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DEEP FAT FRYER
FRONT MANIFOLD -SECTIONAL RANGE MATCH
MODELS: 1436,1442; l&36,16-42
FREE STANDING - RESTAURANT RANGE MATCH
MODEL: 14-32
These instructions should be read thoroughly before attempting installation. Set up,
installation and Perfo
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Congratulations! You have just purchased one of the finest pieces of heavy-duty, commercial cooking equipment on the market today. You will find that your new equipment, like all Southbend equipment, has been designed and manufactured to some of the toughest standards in the industry - those of Southbend Corporation. Each piece of Southbend equipment has been carefully engineered and designs have been verified through laboratory tests and field installations in some of the more strenuous co
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DEEP FAT FRYER INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS t--a--- --r FRONT VIEW TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW ( ) = Millimeters DIMENSIONS: NOTEI Model 14 Fryers - 14” (356 mm) wide x 14” (356 mm) deep; Model 18 Fryers - 18” (457 mm) wide x 18” (457 mm) deep, ‘Model 14-32 comes standard with a shelf splasher- overall height is 56.5” (1435 mm). *Model 14-32 only has %” gas connection: I = lo” (254 mm), J = 1.75” (44 mm). UTILITY INFORMATION: GAS - 14-32; 14-36; 14-42 -Total BTU 90,000 1836; 18-42-Total BTU 1
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INSTALLATION \ WARNINGz THESE PROCEDURES MUST BE FOLLOWED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL OR WARRANTY WILL BE VOIDED. I GENERAL: The unit, when installed, must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1-Latest Edition. Canadian installation must comply with CAN/CGA-B149.1 Natural Gas Installation Code, Code CAN/CGA-B149.2 Propane Installation Code. INSTILIATION CLEARAN CES. AS APPLICABLE COMBUSTIBLE NONCOMBUSTJBUE CONSTRUCTION CONST
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INSTALLATION t W-G: THESE PROCEDURES MUST BE FOLLOWED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL OR WARRANTY WILL BE VOIDED. SCREW - 1146201 j==, PAD - 1172650 i LEG - 1174260 1174264 - WlTH BRAKE i w 1174265 - Wl-lHOUT BRAKE B LEG INSTALLATION CASTER INSTALLATION LEGS OR OPTIONAL CASTERS: 1. A set of legs or casters are packed in the unit. A threaded receptacle is fastened to the base frame at each corner. Each leg or caster has a similar mating thread. 2. Raise unit sufhciently to allow legs or
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INSTALLATION \ WARNING: THESE PROCEDURES MUST BE FOLLOWED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL OR WARRANTY WILL BE VOfDED. GAS CONNECTIONS: The AGA. serial plate located on the back of the door (upper left corner> indicates the type of gas your unit is equipped to burn. Do Not connect to any other gas type. These models are design certified for operation on Natural or Propane gases. The appliance should be connected ONLY to the type of gas for which it is equipped. All Southbend equipment is adjusted
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INSTALLATION B. MODELS 1442,1436,18-42 and 18-36 INDIVIDUAL UNITS 1. Remove valve panel. 2. Use a long spirit level four ways; across the front top rail and rear collar plate, and along each edge. 3. (a) For units without a rear gas connection connect the gas supply to the right or left side of the manifold. Be sure to cap the unused side. (b) For units with a rear gas connection the supply to the unit will be made at the right rear. Be certain both ends of the manifold are capped. 4.
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INSTALLATION \ WARNING THESE PROCEDURES MUST BE FOLLOWED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL OR WARRANTY WILL BE VOIDED. MOUNTlNG SHELF OR BACKSPLASH (SECTIONAL ONLY) INSTALLATlON INSTRUCTIONS MODELS: 14-36,14-42, l&36,16-42 1. Front panel “A” is fastened with six (6) sheet metal screws. Remove screws and panel is loose. 2. Remove nuts and lock washers from collar plate studs “C” on fryer. 3. Lower the shelf (or backsplash) onto fryer allowing studs “C” to enter holes in the shelf bracket. S
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INSTALLATION t PERFORMANCE CHECH: The following items should be checked before or within the first 30 days of operation by a qualified service technician. 1. Verify correct gas type. 2. Gas pressure. 3. Check gas supply connections. 4. Internal gas connections. 5. Internal electrical connections. 6. Pilots - adjustment and ignition. 7. Burners - adjustment and ignition. 8. Thermostat - check for correct calibration - calibrate if necessary. 9. Check for correct position of flue exte
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USER’S GUIDE LIMITED WARRANTY Southbend warrants that the equipment, as supplied by the factory to the original purchasers, is free from defects in materials and workmanship. Should any part thereof become defective as a result of normal use within the period and limits defined below, then at the option of Southbend such parts will be repaired or replaced by Southbend or its Autho- rized Service Agency. This warranty is subject to the following conditions: If upon inspection by Southbend o
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OPERATION ii WARNING THESE PROCEDURES MUST BE FOLLOWED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL OR WARJMNTY WILL BE VOIDED. THEORY OF OPERATION: All Southbend Fryers are immersion tube fryers. This is the most efficient method of transmitting heat into the frying compound. The tubes are actually large heat exchangers. Each tube is heated by a burner at its front, which 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 tube
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OPERATION 8 C. FtELIGHITINGz 1. Shutoffallgas. 2. wait 5 minutes. 3. Repeat “LIGHTING” instructions in Section “A” CAUTION: IF YOU SMELL GAS DURING THE LIGHTING PROCEDURE, IMMEDLATELY SHUT OFF THE GAS SUPPLY UNTIL TUELEAUHAS BEEN CORRECTED. WARNING In the event of main burner ignition failure, a 5 minute purge period must be observed prior to re-establishing ignition source. FILUNGTHEFRYgETIzE: 1. Close drain valve completely before Ding the f?y kettle. 2. When the fryer is new, fill
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COOKING HINTS PERJTOFtMANCE: TYPICAL PRODUCTION 14"FRYExs 18" FRYERS Potatoes - Raw to finished 70 Lbs. per Hr. 115 Lbs. per Hr. - Blanched to finished 285 Lbs. per Hr. 360 Lbs. per Hr. Chicken -Raw to finished 45 Lbs. per Hr. 60 Lbs. per Hr. -Blanched to finished 85 Lbs. per Hr. 110 Lbs. per Hr. WARING: 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,
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MAINTENANCE FRY KETTLE CLEANING WEEKLY: 1. Follow steps 1, 2, 3 and 4 above. 2. Close drain valve and fill kettle with a solution of warm water and a strong detergent or other strong cleanser. 3. Relight the fryer and bring the solution to a gentle boil for at least five minutes. 4. Turn off main burners and let the solution stand until the gum deposits are softened and the carbon spots and burned grease spots can be rubbed off. 5. Scrub the kettle walls and heat tubes, then drain out ke
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DEEP FAT FRYER SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS ’ / 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 Authorized Service Agency for reliable service, dependable advice or other assistance, and for genuine factory parts. WARNING Appliances equipped with casters have been installed with a restraint to limit their movement
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ADJUSTMENTS PRESSURE REGULATOR: The pressure regulator is factory set at 4 N W.C. for natural gas and 10 N WC. for propane gas. lb check the manifold pressure: 1. Turn thermostat “OFF” (lowest position) and Unitrol knob to “PILOT” setting. 2. Remove pressure tap plug from burner manifold located directly above the Unitrol in the cabinet. 3. Install a fitting appropriate to connect a manometer. 4. Turn Unitrol dial to “ON” position and thermostat “ON.” The burners will ignite. Be certain
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ADJUSTMENTS / / GAS MANIFOLD NUMBER RATE EA. TOTAL RATE ORIFICE - BURNER TYPE PRESSURE PERUNIT BTUSfHR. BTUsiHR. SIZE 14-32 Nat. 4" W.C. 4 22,500 90,000 if44 - .086" dia. Main 90,000 #54 - .0024" dia. 14-42 Prop. 10" W.C. 4 22,500 Nat. 4" WC 1 900 900 #77 - .018" dia. 1436 Pilot r 1 900 900 .Oll" dia. Prop. 10" W.C. Nat. 4" W.C. 5 22,500 112,500 #44 - .086" dia. Main , Prop. 10" W.C. 5 22,500 112,500 #54 - .0024" dia. 18-42 900 #77 - .OlS" dia. 18-36 Nat. 4" W.C. 1 900 Pilot
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DEEP FAT FRYER PARTS WARNING INSTALLATION OF OTHER THAN GENUINE SOUTHBEND PARTS WILL VOID THE WARRANTY ON THIS EQUIPMENT. The serial plate is located on the back of the door - upper left corner. Replacement parts may be ordered either through a Southbend Authorized Parts Depot or a South- bend Authorized Service Agency. When ordering, please supply the Model Number, Serial Number, Part Number, Description, plus Finish, Type of Gas and Electrical Characteristics, as applicable. For part
