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Performance Pro Series
Gas Fryers Models 35 & 45
Installation and Operation Manual
Frymaster, a member of the Commercial Food Equipment Service Association, recommends
using CFESA Certified Technicians.
JUNE 2005
24-Hour Service Hotline 1-800-551-8633
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NOTICE IF, DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE CUSTOMER USES A PART FOR THIS ENODIS EQUIPMENT OTHER THAN AN UNMODIFIED NEW OR RECYCLED PART PURCHASED DIRECTLY FROM FRYMASTER/DEAN, OR ANY OF ITS AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTERS, AND/OR THE PART BEING USED IS MODIFIED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONFIGURATION, THIS WARRANTY WILL BE VOID. FURTHER, FRYMASTER/DEAN AND ITS AFFILIATES WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIMS, DAMAGES OR EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE CUSTOMER WHICH ARISE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN WHOLE OR IN
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DANGER No structural material on the fryer should be altered or removed to accommodate placement of the fryer under a hood. Questions? Call the Frymaster/Dean Service Hotline at 1-800-551-8633. DANGER Adequate means must be provided to limit the movement of this appliance without depending upon the gas line connection. Single fryers equipped with legs must be stabilized by installing anchor straps. All fryers equipped with casters must be stabilized by installing restraining chai
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PERFORMANCE PRO SERIES GAS FRYERS MODELS 35 & 45 CHAPTER 1: GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 Applicability and Validity The Pro Series Gas Fryer has been approved by the European Union for sale and installation in all EU countries. This manual is applicable to and valid for all Performance Pro Series Atmospheric Gas Fryers sold in English-speaking countries, including those in the European Union. Where conflicts exist between instructions and information in this manual and local or nationa
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1.3 Safety Information Before attempting to operate your unit, read the instructions in this manual thoroughly. Throughout this manual, you will find notations enclosed in double-bordered boxes similar to the ones that follow. CAUTION CAUTION boxes contain information about actions or conditions that may cause or result in a malfunction of your system. WARNING WARNING boxes contain information about actions or conditions that may cause or result in damage to your system, and wh
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1.5 Equipment Description All Performance Pro Series fryers are of an open-frypot design with no tubes and have a hand-sized opening into the deep cold zone, which makes cleaning the frypot quick and easy. Frypots are constructed of welded, heavy-gauge cold-rolled steel or stainless steel. Heating is supplied by a burner assembly having multiple gas jets that are focused on ceramic targets located around the lower side of the frypot. The burner assembly can be configured for natural
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35 Model Family Built-In Controls Model Filtration (Note: Millivolt controls require no external power.) PMJ*35† No Millivolt. Thermostat knob inside door. PMJ*35G† No Millivolt. Thermostat knob on control panel. No Millivolt. Thermostat knob on control panel with push-button basket lift control. PMJ*35GBL† Electric. Thermostat knob on control panel with ON/OFF switch or Solid State PMJ*35E No Controller or Digital Controller. No Electric. CM III Computer. PMJ*35EC Electric. T
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45 Model Family (continued from previous page) Built-In Controls Model Filtration (Note: Millivolt controls require no external power.) PMJ*45EC No Electric. CM III Computer. Electric. Thermostat knob on control panel with push-button basket lift control PMJ*45EBL No and ON/OFF switch or Basket Lift Timer. PMJ*45EBLC No Electric. CM III Computer. Electric. Thermostat knob on control panel with push-button basket lift control PMJ*45EBLM No plus ON/OFF and melt cycle switches.
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precautions involved, and have complied with all requirements of applicable national and local codes. QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL Qualified service personnel are those who are familiar with Frymaster equipment and who have been authorized by Frymaster, L.L.C. to perform service on the equipment. All authorized service personnel are required to be equipped with a complete set of service and parts manuals, and to stock a minimum amount of parts for Frymaster equipment. A list of Frymas
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PERFORMANCE PRO SERIES GAS FRYERS MODELS 35 & 45 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 General Installation Requirements Qualified, licensed, and/or authorized installation or service personnel, as defined in Section 1.7 of this manual, should perform all installation and service on Frymaster equipment. Conversion of this appliance from one type of gas to another should only be performed by qualified, licensed, and/or authorized installation or service personnel as defined in
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CLEARANCE AND VENTILATION DANGER No structural material on the fryer should be altered or removed to accommodate placement of the fryer under a hood. Questions? Call the Frymaster/Dean Service Hotline at 1-800-551-8633. DANGER This appliance must be installed with sufficient ventilation to prevent the occurrence of unacceptable concentrations of substances harmful to the health of personnel in the room in which it is installed. The fryer(s) must be installed with a 6" (150 mm
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2.3 Pre-Connection Preparations DANGER Do not connect this appliance to the gas supply before completing each step in this section. After the fryer has been positioned under the fry station exhaust hood, ensure the following has been accomplished: 1. Adequate means must be provided to limit the movement of fryers without depending upon the gas line connections. If a flexible gas hose is used, a restraining cable must be connected at all times when the fryer is in use. The restr
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6. Verify the minimum and maximum gas supply pressures for the type of gas to be used in accordance with the accompanying tables: Table 1: CE Standard for Incoming Gas Pressures Model Model 35 Model 45 Gas Type G20 G25 G31 G20 G25 G31 Pressure 20 20-25 37-50 20 20-25 37-50 1 (mbar) Orifice 1,70 1,70 1,05 1,40 0,86 1,40 Size Number of 9 9 9 181818 Orifices Manifold 9 13,5 22,5 7,5 10 20,6 Pressure Air Flow 2,50 3,06 1,51 3,10 3,58 1,80 3 (m /H) 1 (mbar) = 10,2 mm CE Table 2: Non-CE Stand
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Table 3: CE Approved Gas Categories Pressure Country Category Gas (mbar) I2E+(S) G20/G25 20/25 BE I3P G31 37 I2 ELL G20/G25 20 DE 13P G31 50 I2 H G20 20 DK-GR-IT G20/G25 20/25 II2Esi3P FR G31 37 ET 50 LU I2E G20/G25 20/25 G20 20 II2H3P ES G31 37 ET 50 G25 25 II2L3P NL G31 50 G20 20 II2H3P IE-PT-GB G31 37 The size of the gas line used for installation is very important. If the line is too small, the gas pressure at the burner manifold will be low. This may cause slow recovery and delayed i
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2. Open the gas-supply valve to the fryer and check all piping, fittings, and gas connections for leaks. A soap and water solution should be used for this purpose. DANGER All connections must be sealed with a joint compound suitable for the gas being used and all connections must be tested with a solution of soapy water before lighting any pilots. Never use matches, candles, or any other ignition source to check for leaks. If gas odors are detected, shut off the gas supply to the a
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5. Check the thermostat calibration or temperature programmed into the computer. • For units equipped with thermostat controls, refer to the Thermostat Calibration instructions in Chapter 5. • For units equipped with other types of controllers, refer to the appropriate section of the Frymaster Fryer Controllers User’s Manual, provided with your equipment for instructions on programming and operating your controller. 2.5 Converting to Another Gas Type Your fryer is configured at t
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PERFORMANCE PRO SERIES GAS FRYERS MODELS 35 & 45 CHAPTER 3: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 Start-Up Procedure DANGER Never operate this appliance with an empty frypot. The frypot must be filled with water or cooking oil/shortening before lighting the burners. Failure to do so will damage the frypot and may cause a fire. WARNING The on-site supervisor is responsible for ensuring that operators are made aware of the inherent hazards of operating a hot oil filtering system, partic
