Vulcan-Hart TK65 manual

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    INST ALLA TION & OPERA TION MANUAL VULCAN-HART COMPANY, P.O. BOX 696, LOUISVILLE, KY 40201-0696, TEL. (502) 778-2791 FORM 30608 (Rev. A, 8-95) TK SERIES ST ANDARD AND FIL TER-READY GAS FR YERS STANDARD FILTER-READY MODEL FRYER FRYER TK35 ML-52096 ML-52062 TK45 ML-52097 ML-52063 TK65 ML-52098 ML-52064 MODEL TK35[...]

  • Page 2

    — 2 — IMPORT ANT FOR YOUR SAFETY THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO INSTALL GAS EQUIPMENT, WHO SHOULD PERFORM THE INITIAL FIELD START-UP AND ADJUSTMENTS OF THE EQUIPMENT COVERED BY THIS MANUAL. POST IN A PROMINENT LOCATION THE INSTRUCTIONS TO BE FOLLOWED IN THE EVENT THE SMELL OF GAS IS DETECTED. THIS INFORMATION CAN BE OB[...]

  • Page 3

    — 3 — Installation, Operation and Care of TK SERIES ST ANDARD & FIL TER-READY GAS FR YERS KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE GENERAL Vulcan-Hart TK Series Fryers are available in three different models with varying capacities: Product Lb Total Lb Model Per Basket of Product TK35 1 1 / 2 3 TK45 2 1 / 2 5 TK65 3 6 Your Vulcan-Hart Gas Frye[...]

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    — 4 — LOCATION The equipment area must be kept free and clear of combustible substances. Minimum clearance from combustible and non-combustible construction is 6" from the sides and 6" from the back of the fryer. There must be at least 16" clearance between the fryer and any open top flame units. Adequate clearances for servicing[...]

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    — 5 — Fig. 1 If it is necessary to disconnect the restraint, turn off the gas supply before disconnection. Reconnect the restraint before turning the gas supply on and returning the fryer to its installation position. Instructions for installing casters to the fryer are included with the casters. GAS CONNECTIONS CAUTION: All gas supply connecti[...]

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    — 6 — TESTING THE GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM When test pressures exceed 1 / 2 psig (3.45 kPa), the fryer and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system. When test pressures are 1 / 2 psig (3.45 kPa) or less, the fryer must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual shutoff valv[...]

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    — 7 — OPERA TION WARNING: HOT OIL AND PARTS CAN CAUSE BURNS. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING AND SERVICING THE FRYER. WARNING: SPILLING HOT FRYING COMPOUND CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS. DO NOT MOVE FRYER WITHOUT DRAINING ALL FRYING COMPOUND FROM THE TANK. PRIOR TO FIRST USE Cleaning the Fryer Using a non-corrosive, grease-dissolving commercial clea[...]

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    — 8 — Melting solid shortening in the fry tank is not recommended. The fry tank will be damaged and the shortening will be scorched. Do not overfill fry tank. Keep level of shortening at "oil level" line in fry tank. Add fresh shortening as needed. USING THE FRYER A high limit device will shut the fryer down should the shortening over[...]

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    — 9 — Turning the Fryer On CAUTION: Before turning burners on, fry tank must be filled with liquid shortening. If this is not done, the tank walls can be damaged. Warpage can cause leaks. To turn the fryer ON, set the thermostat knob to the desired temperature. When the set temperature is reached, the gas control shuts off gas flow into the bur[...]

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    — 10 — When frying is completed, remove baskets or product. Hang baskets on rear basket hangers. Remove food and season it. Do not salt food over the shortening because salt could cause a chemical change in the oil. Add approximately 15% new oil daily. Keep level of shortening at oil level line in fry tank. Add fresh shortening as needed. DAILY[...]

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    — 11 — 10. Pour the strained shortening back into the fry tank. 11. Add shortening to bring the oil level to the "oil level" line. Filter-Ready TK Fryers Only For filtering instructions of the filter-ready TK Fryers, refer to the MOBILE FILTER SYSTEM OPERATING MANUAL. This manual is supplied with each mobile filter system. Check tank [...]

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    — 12 — 5. Close the drain valve and refill the tank with water. Add 1 cup of vinegar to neutralize alkaline left by the cleaner. Bring the solution to a boil and allow it to stand for a few minutes. 6. Drain the tank and rinse thoroughly with clear, hot water. All traces of cleaner must be removed. Dry the tank thoroughly. 7. Close the drain va[...]