Southbend GFS45 user manual

User manual for the device Southbend GFS45

Device: Southbend GFS45
Category: Fryer
Manufacturer: Southbend
Size: 0.82 MB
Added : 6/22/2013
Number of pages: 38
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IMPORTANT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Please complete this information and retain this
manual for the life of the equipment:
Model #: __________________________
Serial #: __________________________
Date Purchased: ___________________
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Free-Standing, Floor Model
GFS Series Tube Fryers
Model GFS35 Model GFS45 Model GFS65
! WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage,
injury or death. Read the installation, operating and mainte

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SPECIFICATIONS GFS SERIES TUBE FRYERS SPECIFICATIONS Gas Supply Requirements and Burner Information Supply pressure should be greater than 7" W.C. for natural gas or greater than 11" W.C. for propane. One 3/4" NPT male connector located on back (see illustrations on pages 4 and 7). Manifold Number Rate Each Total Rate Model Burners Gas Type Orifice Size Pressure per Unit BTUs/Hour BTUs/Hour Natural 4" W.C. 3 35,000 105,000 #36 - 0.1065" dia. Main Propane 10" W.C. 3 30,000 90,000 #52 - 0.0635" di

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INSTALLATION GFS SERIES TUBE FRYERS INSTALLATION NOTICE Installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, Natural Gas Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.1, or the Propane Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.2, as applicable. NOTICE These installation procedures must be followed by qualified personnel or warranty will be void. Local codes regarding installation vary greatly from one area to another. The National Fire Protection As

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INSTALLATION GFS SERIES TUBE FRYERS INSTALLATION Installation Flue Riser Gas Connection Leg Attachment Pad OPERATOR’S MANUAL 1182026 REV 2PAGE 7

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INSTALLATION GFS SERIES TUBE FRYERS Step 3: Install the Legs (or Casters) and Restraints A set of legs or casters is packed with the fryer. A threaded pad is fastened to the base frame at each corner (see illustration on page 7). Each leg or caster has a similar mating thread. When casters have been ordered, the casters are provided with a Zerk fitting for proper lubrication when required. 1. Raise fryer sufficiently to allow legs or casters to be screwed into the pads. For safety, “shore up”

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INSTALLATION GFS SERIES TUBE FRYERS INSTALLATION Step 4: Check Clearances and Ventilation Select a firm, level location for your Southbend fryer. Leave clearance, whenever possible, so that access from the rear is possible to permit cleaning. If the unit is to be set on non-combustible flooring, such as a concrete slab, 3 inches minimum toe room must be provided to prevent restriction of the air opening in the bottom of the unit. ! WARNING There must be adequate clearance between fryer(s) an

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INSTALLATION GFS SERIES TUBE FRYERS Step 5: Gas Connection A 3/4" male NPT line for the gas connection is located near the lower left rear corner of the fryer (see illustration on page 7). The serial plate (located inside the front door of the fryer) indicates the type of gas the unit is equipped to burn (natural gas or propane). The fryer should be connected ONLY to the type of gas for which it is equipped. A millivoltage circuit diagram is located inside the front door of the fryer. All Southb

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OPERATION GFS SERIES TUBE FRYERS OPERATION NOTICE These procedures must be followed by qualified personnel or warranty will be voided. All Southbend GFS Series Tube Fryers are immersion tube fryers. This is the most efficient method of transmitting heat into the oil. The tubes are actually large heat exchangers. Each tube is heated by a burner at its front that propels its flame and heat into the tube, toward the rear, where it is vented into a flue box. The combined heat transfer area of the tu

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OPERATION GFS SERIES TUBE FRYERS Automatic Pilot Valve The Automatic Pilot Valve provides an automatic safety shutoff for the fryer when the pilot flame is extinguished. When the pilot flame is burning, the valve is held open electromagnetically by the electrical current from a thermopile in the pilot flame. When the pilot flame goes out, generation of current ceases and the valve closes automatically. High Limit Control The GFS Series Tube Fryers are equipped with a secondary heat control that

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COOKING HINTS GFS SERIES TUBE FRYERS COOKING HINTS COOKING HINTS User Tips  Smoking oil means that the temperature is too high, or that the oil has broken down.  Gum in frypot denotes a need for thorough cleaning (see “Weekly Cleaning” on page 18)  Use different oil for oily foods (mackerel, nutmeg, etc.) than for foods with water-soluble flavors (potatoes, onions, etc.).  Taste oil for quality. Replace it regularly.  Poor oil cannot produce good food. Gas Saving Tips Use the following tips

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COOKING HINTS GFS SERIES TUBE FRYERS Frying Don’ts  Don’t turn on the fryer with no shortening in the frypot.  Don’t fill the frypot above the line on rear of frypot.  Don’t allow oil in frypot to fry down to the point where there is insufficient oil in which to fry a full load.  Don’t have heat on tubes when they are not entirely covered with frying oil.  Don’t allow oil in frypot to be heated above 375°F and never turn thermostats to 400°F or over, even when bringing up the temperature. 

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CLEANING GFS SERIES TUBE FRYERS CLEANING CLEANING Southbend equipment is constructed with the best quality materials and is designed to provide durable service when properly maintained. To expect the best performance, your equipment must be maintained in good condition and cleaned daily. Naturally, the frequency and extent of cleaning depends on the amount and degree of usage. Following daily and more extensive periodic maintenance procedures will increase the life of your equipment. Climatic co

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CLEANING GFS SERIES TUBE FRYERS CLEANING Darkened areas, called “heat tint,” sometimes appear on stainless steel surfaces where the area has been subjected to excessive heat. These darkened areas are caused by thickening of the protective surface of the stainless steel and are not harmful. Heat tint can normally be removed by the above cleaning techniques, but tint which does not respond to that procedure calls for a vigorous scouring in the direction of the polish lines, using SCOTCH-BRITE scou

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SERVICE GFS SERIES TUBE FRYERS SERVICE NOTICE Warranty will be void and the manufacturer is relieved of all liability if: (A) Service work is performed by other than a qualified technician, OR (B) Other than genuine Southbend replacement parts are installed. ! WARNING Adjustments and service work may be performed only by a qualified technician who is experienced in, and knowledgeable with, the operation of commercial gas cooking equipment. However, to assure your confidence, contact your Sout


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