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Pitco Frialator L20-332 manual

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    Installation & Operation Manual L20-332, rev. 1 (05/11) IMPORTANT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Please complete this information and retain this manual for the life of the equipment: Model #: ___________________________ Serial #: ___________________________ Date Purchased: ____________________ ENGLISH SG6H: Solstice Gas Fryer SFSG6H: Solstice Gas Fryer [...]

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    TO THE PURCHASER, OWNER AND STORE MANAGER Please review these warnings prior to posting th em in a prominent location for reference. ii L20-332, rev.1 (05/11) TO THE PURCHASER Post in a prominent location the ins tructions to be follow ed in the event that an operator smells g as. Obtain this information from your local gas supplier. WARNING DO NOT[...]

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    MODEL SG6H FRYER TABLE OF CONTENTS L20-332, rev. 1 (05/11) iii 1. INSTALLATION...................................................................................... 2 1.1. CHECKING YOUR NE W APPLIA NCE .......................................................................................... 2 1.2. INSTALLATION CLEARANCES ..........................[...]

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS iv L20-332, rev.1 (05/11) 2.5. COOKIN G TIPS............................................................................................................... ............. 16 2.6. APPLIANCE SHUTDOWN ......................................................................................................... .. 17 2.6.1. STA NDBY MO DE .[...]

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    MODEL SG6H FRYER TABLE OF CONTENTS L20-332, rev. 1 (05/11) v 4.4. SELF CLEANING BURNER SYSTEM (NOT ON A LL MODELS ) .............................................. 25 4.5. TROUBLESHOOTI NG CHARTS ................................................................................................. 26 4.5.1. FRYER TROUBL ESHOOTING CH ART .................[...]

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    INSTALLATION 2 L20-332, rev. 1 (05/11) 1. INSTALLATION 1.1. CHECKING YOUR NEW APPLIANCE Your new Pitco appliance has b een carefully packe d into one crate. Every effort has been made to ensure that it is delivered to you in perfect conditi on. As you unpack your new appliance, inspe ct each of the pieces for damage. If something is damaged, DO NO [...]

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    MODEL SG6H FRYER INSTALLATION L20-332, rev. 1 (05/11) 3 WARNING DO NOT install legs or casters, or perform leveling procedure w hen appliance is in operation or full of hot liquids. Serious injury could result. 1.2. INSTALLATION CLEARANCES The clearances shown below are for co mbustible and non-combustible install ations and will allow for safe and[...]

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    INSTALLATION 4 L20-332, rev. 1 (05/11) 1.4. GAS CONNECTION Your appliance will give you peak performance wh en the gas supply line is of sufficient size to provide the correct gas flow. The gas line must be installe d to meet the local building codes or National Fuel Gas Code ANS Z223.1 and NFPA 54 (latest editions). In Ca nada, install the applian[...]

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    MODEL SG6H FRYER INSTALLATION L20-332, rev. 1 (05/11) 5 1.4.3. CE GAS TABLE (NOT APPLICABLE TO ALL MODELS) Refer to the following table for gas specification s for the cou ntry of use. If the country of use is NOT listed, refer to the information stamped on the d ata plate. Country Fuel Type Gas Appliance Category Input (Gross) kW Input (Net) kW Su[...]

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    INSTALLATION 6 L20-332, rev. 1 (05/11) 1.5. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS It is advised that this power supply be plugged into a wall receptacle that is controlled by the ventilation control. This will prevent the appliance from being operated with out the ventilator on. If your appliance require s an electrical connecti on, the power requirements are lis[...]

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    MODEL SG6H FRYER INSTALLATION L20-332, rev. 1 (05/11) 7 1) Probe 2) High Temperature Limit 1.6. VENTILATION AND FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS Your new appliance must have proper ventilation to functi on safely and properly. Exhaust gas temperatures can reach as high as 1100 °F (593 °C). Therefore, it is very important to install a fire safety system. Y our[...]

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    INSTALLATION 8 L20-332, rev. 1 (05/11) ON OFF Solid State I/0 ON/OFF Switch Solid State Melt Switch 1.8. INITIAL ADJUSTMENTS After your appliance has been prope rly installed as de scri bed in the installation section of this manual, it will need to be adjusted to ensure that it will perform as designed. A qualified person mu st perform these adjus[...]

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    MODEL SG6H FRYER INSTALLATION L20-332, rev. 1 (05/11) 9 OFF ON A ) Burner Pressure Tap B) Pilot Adjustment Screw Cap C) ON/OFF Knob D) Burner Pressure Adjustment Screw Cap E) Inlet Pressure Tap 1.8.3. PILOT FLAME ADJUSTMENT Perform this procedure with the pilot lit. Note: This procedure requires the use o f a DC microammeter. 1. Connect the DC micr[...]

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    INSTALLATION 10 L20-332, rev. 1 (05/11) 1.8.4. MAIN BURNER SYSTEM ADJUSTME NT For the main burners to operate the gas sup ply valve must be ope n and the thermostat must be turned on. The main power switch must be on. The main burners receive gas from the main ga s supply through the thermostatically controlle d valve. When the water temperature dr[...]

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    MODEL SG6H FRYER INSTALLATION L20-332, rev. 1 (05/11) 11 1.9. INITIAL CLEANING When your appliance is shippe d, many of its parts are covered with a thin coat of oil for protection. Before the appliance is ready for cookin g it must be cleaned. This will remove the oil coating an d any foreign matter that may have accumulated during sto rage and sh[...]

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    OPERATION 12 L20-332, rev. 1 (05/11) 2. OPERATION An operator’s manual for your appliance’s spe cific control type should be included with this manual. Refer to that manual prior to operating this ap plian ce. 2.1. OPERATIONAL FEATUR ES The diagram below outlines some of the key operati onal comp one nts of your appliance. Refer to the followin[...]

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    MODEL SG6H FRYER OPERATION L20-332, rev. 1 (05/11) 13 2.1.1. BASIC OPERATIONAL FEATURES 1. Cook Tank 2. Front Panel If the appliance is equipped with a computer or digital controller, it will be located on the front panel. 3. Door ( Shown Open) Provides access to,  the drain valve handle, tank drain outlet and high temperature reset button  S[...]

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    OPERATION 14 L20-332, rev. 1 (05/11) Tank Capacity Model Capacity SG6H 85 lbs. (38 kg) 1. Fill Line 2. Heat Tubes 3. Solid Shortening 4. Excessive Air Ga p s 2.2. FILLING THE COOKER TANK Both liquid and solid shortening ca n be used in th is appliance, but liquid is p referred. If solid shortening is used it is recommended that you melt the shorten[...]

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    MODEL SG6H FRYER OPERATION L20-332, rev. 1 (05/11) 15 Solid State I/0 ON/OFF Switch 2.3. APPLIANCE START UP Refer to the following procedure to st art the applian ce prior to operation. 1. Ensure that the drain valve is closed. 2. Fill the cook tank with oil/shortening. (See section 2.2 “Filling the Cook Tank”) 3. Light the appliance. (See “L[...]

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    OPERATION 16 L20-332, rev. 1 (05/11) Typi cal Timer Buttons* Typical French Fry Cook Times Fry Thickness 350F 360F 370F Thin 2:45 2:30 2:15 medium 3:45 3:30 3:15 Thick 4:15 4:00 3:45 This table is for reference only. Please refer to the product manufacture r’ s specifications to determine exact cook temperatures and times. 2.4. COOKING To ensure [...]

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    MODEL SG6H FRYER OPERATION L20-332, rev. 1 (05/11) 17 2.6. APPLIANCE SHUTDOWN There are two shutdown mode s of appliance operation: STANBY and COMPLETE. The standby mode removes the ability of the appliances main bur ners to operate. Complete shutdown turns off the gas supply to the appliance. Refer to the followi ng procedu re s to enter the a pp [...]

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    PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE 18 L20-332, rev. 1 (05/11) 3. PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE 3.1. DAILY PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE Performing the preventative mainte nance steps belo w on a daily ba sis will keep your equipment safe and at peak performance. Du ring th e cooking proc ess, oil/shortening may spill and splatter a nd requires immediate attention. Fur[...]

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    MODEL SG6H FRYER PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE L20-332, rev. 1 (05/11) 19 1. Filter Pan 2. Filter Pickup Assembly 3. Filter Strainer Cap 4. Filter Paper 5. Filter Screen 3.1.3. REPLACING THE FILTE R MEDIA (IF EQUIPPED) Refer to the following procedure to replace the filter media if the applia nce is eq uipped with a filter drawer . 1. Detach the pickup [...]

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    PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE 20 L20-332, rev. 1 (05/11) WARNING DO NOT leave the appliance unattended during clea ning. WARNING Read the operation section of this manual prior to filling or operating the appliance. 3.1.5. CLEANI NG THE COOK TANK 1. Turn the appliance off. Drain all the oil/shortening from the t ank and allow the tank to cool. 2. Remove[...]

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    MODEL SG6H FRYER PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE L20-332, rev. 1 (05/11) 21 6. Clean the fryer sides, back and the flue area, it may be necessary to use a non-abrasi ve pad to scour and a putty knife to scrape the oil/short ening buildup. With a cle an d amp cloth and food grade detergent wipe the area clea n. 7. Wipe up any excessive oil/sh ortening on t[...]

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    PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE 22 L20-332, rev. 1 (05/11) WARNING The power supply must be disconnected before cleaning and servicing this appliance! 12. Once the tank has cooled, rinse with clean potabl e wate r thoroughly. 13. Remove all remaining water and resi due with a clean dry cloth. 14. Clean and dry baskets, tube rack and basket hanger before r[...]

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    MODEL SG6H FRYER PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE L20-332, rev. 1 (05/11) 23 3.4.4. FILTER SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)  Check electrical conne ctions and harnesses.  Check IEC power cords a re fully eng aged a nd secure.  Check for any air or shorten ing leaks and for excessive oil build-up.  Check O-Ring on filter pickup tube and replace as needed. ?[...]

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    TROUBLESHOOTING 24 L20-332, rev. 1 (05/11) High Temperature Reset Button 4. TROUBLESHOOTING 4.1. POWER FAILURE If electric power is removed for any re ason, the appliance will shut down. Wait five minutes after the power is restored before attempting to restart the appliance. This will allow time for any gas that may have accumulated in the burner [...]

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    MODEL SG6H FRYER TROUBLESHOOTING L20-332, rev. 1 (05/11) 25 4.4. SELF CLEANING BURNER SYSTEM (NOT ON ALL MODE LS) If your appliance is equipped with the self cl eaning burne r system, the appliance should behave as outlined in the table below. A cleaning cycle will execute every time the appliance is tu rne d “ON” from an “OFF” state. The t[...]

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    TROUBLESHOOTING 26 L20-332, rev. 1 (05/11) 4.5. TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTS 4.5.1. FRYER TROU BLESHOOTING CHART 4.5.2. FILTER TROUBLESHOO TING CHART (IF EQUIPPED) Problem Probable Causes Corrective Actions No power to appliance. Check main building power supply. Controller not turned on. Turn on controller. Power Cord loose or not connec ted. Connec t p[...]

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    MODEL SG6H FRYER TROUBLESHOOTING L20-332, rev. 1 (05/11) 27 4.6. COMPUTER & DIGITAL CO NTROLLER DISPLAYS (IF EQUIPPED) If your appliance is equipped with a com pute r or digital controller it may display the following messages on its display. Display Explanation Action Appliance is in melt cycle Continue with melt cycle or exit melt cycle to re[...]

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    L20-332, rev. 1 (05/11) In the event of problems with or questions about your order, please contact the Pitco Frialator factory at: (603) 225-6684 World Wide Website Address: www.pitc o.com In the event of proble ms with or questions ab o ut your equipment, please contact the Pi t co F ri a la t or Authorized Serv ice and Part s r ep r e s e nt a t[...]