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    Frymaster, a member of the Co mmercial Food Eq uipment Service Asso ciation, recomm ends using CFESA Certified Tec hnicians. www.frymaster.com 24-Hour Service Hotline 1-800-551-8633 MAR 2011 E-mail: service@frymaster.com *819 6557 * Frymaster BK1814 Series Gas Fryers Installation & Operation Manual[...]

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    Please read all sections of this manual and retain for future reference. NOTICE This appliance is intended for professional use only and is to be operated by qualified personnel only. A Frymaster Factory Authorized Service agency (FAS) or other qualified professional should perform installation, maintenance, and repairs. Installation, maintenance, [...]

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    DANGER Improper installation, adjustment, maintenance or service, and unauthorized alterations or modifications can cause property damage, injury, or death. Read the installation, operating and service instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment. Only qualified service personnel may convert this appliance to use a gas othe[...]

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    FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND THE FRYMASTER BK1814 GAS SERIES[...]

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    BK1814 Series Gas Fryers Installation & Operation Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Page # 1. INTRODUCTION 1-1 1.1 After Purchase 1-1 1.2 Ordering Parts 1-1 1.3 Service Information 1-1 1.4 Computer Information 1-1 1.5 Safety Information 1-2 1.6 Service Personnel 1-3 2. IMPORTANT INFORMATION 2-1 2.1 Receiving and Unpacking Equipment 2-1 2.2 General 2-2 2[...]

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    1814 Series Gas Fryers Installation & Operation Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT.) Page # 5. FILTRATION INSTRUCTIONS 5-1 5.1 Draining and Manual Filtering 5-1 5.2 General Filtration Information 5-2 5.3 Filtration Preparation 5-2 5.4 Daily Filtration Operation 5-6 5.5 Operating the Filter 5-8 6. PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE 6-1 6.1 General 6-1 7. TROU[...]

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    BK1814 Series Gas Fryers Chapter 1: Introduction 1-1 1.1 Applicability and Validity The Frymaster 1814 Series gas model family (HD models) has been approved by the European Union for sale and installation in th e follow ing EU countries: AT, BE, DE, DK, ES, FI, FR, GB, IE, IT, LU, NL, NO, PT and SE. This manual is applicable to and valid for all Fr[...]

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    BK1814 Series Gas Fryers Chapter 1: Introduction 1-2 1.4 Service Information Call the Frymaster Service Hotline, 1-800-551-8633, for the location of your nearest factory authorized service center. To assist you more efficiently, always provide the service technician with the model number, gas type, serial num b er, and the nature of the problem. 1.[...]

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    BK1814 Series Gas Fryers Chapter 1: Introduction 1-3 1.7 Service Personnel A. Qualified and/or Authorized Operating Pers onnel 1. Qualified/authorized operating pe rsonnel are those who have car efully read the info rmation in this manual and have familiarized them selves with the equipm ent functions, or have had previous experience with the opera[...]

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    Frymaster BK1814 Series Fryer Chapter 2: Important Information 2-1 2.1 Receiving and Unpacking Equipment A. Check that the container is uprigh t. Use an outward prying m otion - no hammering - to remove the carton. Unpack the fryer carefully and rem ove all accessories from the carton. Do not discard or misplace these, as they will be needed. B. Af[...]

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    Frymaster BK1814 Se ries Gas Fryer Chapter 2: Important Information 2-2 2.2 General (cont.) Where conflicts exist between instructions and in formation in this manual and local code or national codes, or regulations , installation and operation sh all comply w ith the codes or regulations in force in the country in which the equipment is installed.[...]

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    Frymaster BK1814 Se ries Gas Fryer Chapter 2: Important Information 2-3 DANGER Fryers MUST be connected ONLY to the gas type identified on the attached rating plate. 2.6 Pre-installation DANGER No structural material on the fryer shoul d be altered or removed to accommodate placement of the fryer under a hood. Questi ons? Call the Frymaster Service[...]

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    Frymaster BK1814 Se ries Gas Fryer Chapter 2: Important Information 2-4 2.6 Pre-installation (cont.) C. Installation Standards 1. U.S. installations must meet : 2. Canadian inst allations m ust meet : American National Standard Instit ute CAN 1-B149 Installation Codes ANSI Z83.11 Canadian Gas Association American Gas Association 55 Scarsdale Road 8[...]

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    Frymaster BK1814 Se ries Gas Fryer Chapter 2: Important Information 2-5 2.7 Air Supply and Ventilation (cont.) D. Do not place the fryer’s flue outlet directly into the plenum of the hood, as it will affect the gas combustion of the fryer. E. Never use the interior of the fr yer cabinet for storage or st ore items on shelving over or behind the f[...]

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    Frymaster BK1814 Series Gas Fryers Chapter 3: Installation 3-1 3.1 Installing the Fryer This appliance shall be installed in conformity with th e cu rrent regulation s and used on ly in a well-ventilated location. A. Initial Installation: If the fryer is installed with legs, do not push the fryer to adjust its position. Use a pallet or lift jack to[...]

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    Frymaster BK1814 Series Gas Fryers Chapter 3: Installation 3-2 3.3 Gas Connections DANGER Before connecting new pipe to this appliance the pipe must be blown out thoroughly to remove all foreign material. Foreign mate rial in the burner a nd gas controls will cause improper and dangerous operation. U.S. NATIONAL CODE REQUIREMENTS This equipment is [...]

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    Frymaster BK1814 Series Gas Fryers Chapter 3: Installation 3-3 3.4 Gas Connections (cont.) Gas Supply Type and Pressure Gas Supply Type Gas Supply Pressure Natural Gas 6-10" W.C. (Dynamic) Propane (LP) Gas 11-13" W.C. (Dynamic) DANGER When pressure-testing incoming gas supply lines, disconnect the fryer from the gas line if the test press[...]

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    Frymaster BK1814 Series Gas Fryers Chapter 3: Installation 3-4 3.4 Gas Connections (cont.) DANGER When pressure-testing incoming gas supply lines, disconnect the fryer from the gas line if the test pressure is ½" PSI [3.45 kPa (14 inches W.C.)] or greater to avoid damage to the fryer’s gas piping and gas valve(s). D. Manifold Pressure : You[...]

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    Frymaster BK1814 Series Gas Fryers Chapter 3: Installation 3-5 3.4 Gas Connections (cont.) WARNING Do not attach accessories to this fryer unl ess fry er is secured from tipping. Personal injury may result. 2. The fryer must be restrained by means independent of the flexible coupling or connector in order to limit the movem ent of the fryer. Rest r[...]

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    Frymaster BK1814 Series Gas Fryers Chapter 3: Installation 3-6 The 1814 Series gas fryer has received the CE mark for the countries and gas categories indicated in the table below. NOTE: The nominal heat input (QN) is 21kW except for AT, DE, LU and category 3P/B, which is 23kW. COUNTRIES CATEGORIES GAS PRESSURE (MBAR) AUSTRIA (AT) II2H3B/P G20 20 G[...]

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    Frymaster BK1814 Series Gas Fryers Chapter 3: Installation 3-7 to the first two threads. Doing so may allow some of the compound to enter the gas stream, resulting in cl ogging of burner orifices and/or the control valve. 2. Open the gas supply to the fryer and check all piping, fittings, and gas connections for leaks with a leak detection fluid. 3[...]

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    Frymaster BK1814 Series Gas Fryers Chapter 3: Installation 3-8 CE GAS CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Between G20- and G25-type Natural Gas, adjust the gas pressure at the regulator. (Refer to the CE Standard Burner Manifold Gas Pressure Chart.) Do not change the orifice. 2. Between a 2 nd family (G20 or G25) and a 3 rd family gas (G30 Butane or G31 Pro[...]

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    Frymaster BK1814 Series Gas Fryers Chapter 3: Installation 3-9 3.7 Electrical Connections The fryer when installed must be electrically gr ounded in accordan ce with lo cal codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/N FPA 70-(lates t edition). DANGER This fryer is equipped with a three-pr ong (grounding) plug f[...]

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    Frymaster BK1814 Series Gas Fryers Chapter 4: Fryer Operations 4-1 4.1 Initial Start-up WARNING The on-site supervisor is responsible for ensuring that operators are made a ware of the inherent hazards of operating a hot oil fry ing system, particularly the aspects of system operation, oil filtration, draining and cleaning procedures. Cleaning : Ne[...]

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    Frymaster BK1814 Se ries Gas Fryers Chapter 4: Fryer Operations 4-2 4.2 Final Preparation WARNING NEVER set a complete block of solid shorteni ng on top of heating tubes. To do s o will damage the heating tubes and frypot, and void the warranty. 4.2.1 Filling Fryer with Oil A. When using oil, fill the f ryer to the bottom OIL LEVEL line scribed int[...]

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    Frymaster BK1814 Series Gas Fryers Chapter 4: Fryer Operations 4-3 WARNING Never use a match or ta per to light pilot on this ignition system. 1. Ensure the frypot is filled to the ap propriate line with oil or water. 2. Turn gas "ON". 3. Turn electric power "ON" with the power button on the computer. 4. The ignition module will[...]

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    Frymaster BK1814 Series Gas Fryers Chapter 5: Filtration Instructions 5-1 WARNING Drawings and photos used in this manual are intended to illustrate operational, cleaning and technical pr ocedures and may not conform to on- site management operational procedures. WARNING The on-site supervisor is responsible for ensuring that operators are made awa[...]

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    Frymaster BK1814 Se ries Gas Fryers Chapter 5: Filtration Operation 5-2 3. Open the drain valve slowly to avoid splatter ing. If the drain valv e becomes clogged with food particles, use the Fr yer’s Friend (poker-like tool ) to clear the blockage. DANGER NEVER attempt to clear a clogged drain val ve from the front of the valve! Hot oil will rush[...]

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    Frymaster BK1814 Se ries Gas Fryers Chapter 5: Filtration Operation 5-3 5.3.1 Filter Components Filter paper is held in place by a hold-down ring. Oil m oves through the paper, leaving behind impurities. 1. Filter pan. 2. Filter support grid. 3. Filter paper. 4. Hold-down ring. 5. Crumb screen. A filter unit which utilizes disposable filter paper t[...]

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    Frymaster BK1814 Se ries Gas Fryers Chapter 5: Filtration Operation 5-4 5.3.2 Assembling the Filter 1. Place the support grid in the bottom of filter pan. 2. Put one filter paper sheet on top of the support grid. Be sure the paper covers the filter pan bottom and laps two inches onto the pan wall. 3. Position the hold-down ring on top of the filter[...]

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    Frymaster BK1814 Series Gas Fryers Chapter 5: Filtration Operation 5-5 5.3.2 Assembling the Filter (cont.) 4. Sprinkle 8 ounces (227g) of filter powder on the filter sheet. Ensure the powder covers the filter paper evenly. 5. Place the crumb screen in the filte r pan. Allow the crumb screen to rest on the top edges of the hold-down ring. 6. Return [...]

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    Frymaster BK1814 Se ries Gas Fryers Chapter 5: Filtration Operation 5-6 5.3.3 Installing the Filter 1. Slide the filter inside the frye r cabinet. Ensure the male-femal e pickup tubes are fully engaged. Ensure the filter pan opening is di rectly under the center dump tube. 5.4 Daily Filter Operation WARNING Use caution and wear proper protect ive c[...]

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    Frymaster BK1814 Series Gas Fryers Chapter 5: Filtration Operation 5-7 5.4.2 Filtering Tools Assemble tools to be used for filtering. These ar e supplied with the filter starter kit included with the fryer/filter system: • Frypot/Filter Brush - used to cl ean frypot and filter pan sides and bottom, heating elements, and to dislodge sediment dur i[...]

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    Frymaster BK1814 Se ries Gas Fryers Chapter 5: Filtration Operation 5-8 5.5 Operating the Filter 5.5.1 Pan Preparation and Operation See Section 5.3.2, Assembling the Filter , and Section 5.3.3, Installing the Filter , for the appropriate filter preparation p rocedure. CAUTION NEVER operate the filter unit unless cooking oil is at operating tempera[...]

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    Frymaster BK1814 Series Gas Fryers Chapter 5: Filtration Operation 5-9 5.5.1 Pan Preparati on and Operation (cont.) 4. After ensuring the filter pan is correctly positioned under the drain tubes, move the red handle to the ope n position (right) to drain the frypot into the filter pan. Drain ONLY ONE frypot at a time. The filter pan is designed to [...]

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    Frymaster BK1814 Se ries Gas Fryers Chapter 5: Filtration Operation 5-10 5.5.2 Filter Operation 6. Oil will begin to pump from the f ilter pan into the frypot. If the frypot tubes, sides and bottom have sediment deposits, clean the frypot with the cleaning brush included with the fryer. Clean beneath and under the burner tubes, using care not to di[...]

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    Frymaster BK1814 Series Gas Fryers Chapter 5: Filtration Operation 5-11 5.5.2 Filter Operation (cont.) 9. After all oil is pumped back into the frypot, bubbles will form, indica ting air in the oil return lines. Allow the oil to bubble for 10- 15 seconds to ensure all oil is evacuated from the return line s. Turn the yellow handle to close the oil [...]

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    FRYMASTER 1814 SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 5: FILTRATION INSTRUCITONS 5-12 5.5.2 Filter Operation (cont.) 12. Do not allow crumbs to accum ulate in the crumb tray. The crumb tray MUST be emptied into a fireproof container at the end of frying operations EACH DAY (see DANGER statement below). DANGER The crumb tray in fryers equipped with a filter sy s[...]

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    Frymaster BK1814 Series Gas Fryers Chapter 6: Preventive Maintenance 6-1 6.1 General DANGER Never attempt to clean the fryer during th e cooking process or when the frypot is filled with hot oil. If wate r comes in contact with oil heat ed to cooking temperature, it will cause spattering of the oil, which can r esult in severe burns to nearby perso[...]

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    Frymaster BK1814 Se ries Gas Fryers Chapter 6: Preventive Maintenance 6-2 6.1.3 Periodic/ Annual The fryer should be inspected and adjusted peri odically by qualified service personnel as par t of a regular kitchen maintenance program. Frymaster recommends that the fryer be inspected at least annually by a Factory Authorized Service technician as f[...]

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    Frymaster BK1814 Series Gas Fryers Chapter 6: Preventive Maintenance 6-3 6.1.3 Periodic/ Annual (cont.) • Check filtration system integr ity as follows: − With the filter pan empty, place each oil retu rn handle, one at a time, in the "O N" position. Verify that the pump activates and that bubbles appear in the oil of the associated f[...]

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    Frymaster BK1814 Series Gas Fryers Chapter 7: Troubleshooting 7-1 7.1 General DANGER Hot oil will cause severe burns. Never atte mpt to move this app liance when filled with hot oil or to transfer hot o il from one container to another. DANGER This equipment should be unplugged when ser vicing, except when electrical circuit tests are required. U s[...]

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    Frymaster BK1814 Se ries Gas Fryers Chapter 7: Troubleshooting 7-2 7.2 Pilot Burner Malfunction (cont.) 3. Check all connections for cleanliness and security. C. Pilot flame of proper size, but is unstable. Flame wavers and does not envelop the thermopile comp letely a t all times. 1. Check for drafts that might be caused by air conditioning equipm[...]

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    Frymaster BK1814 Series Gas Fryers Chapter 7: Troubleshooting 7-3 7.3 Main Burner Malfunctions (cont.) D. Fryer will not reach the temperature setting and/or runs erratically. 1. Incorrect location of sensor probe or defective temperature sensor. 2. Loose wiring/wire connection E. Fryer oil temperature cannot be controlled ; fryer runs at high-limi[...]

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    Frymaster BK1814 Se ries Gas Fryers Chapter 7: Troubleshooting 7-4 7.4 Wiring Diagrams, 7.4.1 Main for all models after Sep. 2010[...]

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    Frymaster BK1814 Series Gas Fryers Chapter 7: Troubleshooting 7-5 7.4.2 Main for all models prior to Sep. 2010[...]

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    Frymaster BK1814 Se ries Gas Fryers Chapter 7: Troubleshooting 7-6 7.4.3 CE Wiring Diagram[...]

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    Frymaster BK1814 Series Gas Fryers Chapter 7: Troubleshooting 7-7 7.5 Wiring Diagram, Filter[...]

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    Frymaster BK1814 Se ries Gas Fryers Chapter 7: Troubleshooting 7-8 7.6 Wiring Diagram, RAM Units Only[...]

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    Frymaster, L.L.C., 8700 Line Av enue, Shrev eport, Louisiana 71106 TEL 1-318-865-1711 FAX (Parts) 1-31 8-688-2200 FAX (Tech Support) 1-31 8-21 9-7135 PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES SERVICE HOTLINE 1-800-551-8633 819-6557 MAR 2011[...]