Pitco Frialator SF14 UFM, Installation & Operation Manual

Page 1: ...v ...

Page 2: ...MI S PF28 03 J J Pita Frialator 1 20 086 01 Rev00 Rev Due 12117 93 ...

Page 3: ...edto point out aprocedureor operationwhich may causeequipmentdamage The WARNING notice is themostimportant of thethreebecauseit warnsof anoperationthatmay cause personalinjury Pleasefamiliarize yourself with your new rooter before operatingit andheedthe noticesthroughoutthis manual The WARNINGS arelisted below andon the following pagefor your review prior to operatingthe unit NonCES ...

Page 4: ...edonthedataplate If you needto convert thefryer to anothertype of fuel oontactyour dealer DO NOTuseanopenflametocheckfor gasleaks Wait Sminutes beforeattempting to relight thepilot to allow for any gasin thefryer to dissipate Nevermeltblocksof shortening on afire andvoid yourwarranty WaterandshorteningDO NOT mix Keepliquids awayfrom hot shortening Droppingliquid frozenfoodinto thehot shorteningwil...

Page 5: ... CarbonMonoxideisaclearodorless gasthatcancause III A cookerequippedwith castersandaflexible power cord mustbeconnected to the gas supply with a Quick Disconnect devi This quick disconnect must comply with ANSI Z24 41 To limit the movement of the cooker without dependingon theconnectoror quick disconnect arestraining cable must also be installed The powersupplymustbe applian SAFETY SAFETY S FETY S...

Page 6: ......

Page 7: ...AL ADJUSTMENTS 1 7 VisualChecks 1 7 BurnerIgnition Systems 1 8 lighting Instructions for ManualPilot Lights 1 8 PilotFlameAdjustment 1 9 MainBurnerSystem 1 11 GasLineRequirements 1 12 BurnerAdjustment 1 12 Initial Cleaning 1 13 Thennostat CalibrationCheck 1 14 Thennostat Calibration HighLimit Test 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 3 1 3 1 1 3 2 1 4 1 4 1 1 4 2 1 4 2 1 1 4 2 2 1 4 2 3 1 4 2 4 1 4 3 1 4 4 1 5 1 5 1 1...

Page 8: ... 3 3 PowerFailure 2 3 2 4 SHORTENINGFILTER PROCEDURES 2 4 2 4 1 GeneralFilter Hints 2 5 2 4 2 Filter Procedures 2 6 2 S DAn Y CLEANING 2 7 Fll TERMEDIA REPLACEMENT 3 1 WEEKLY FRYERCLEANING BOIL OUT 3 4 f1 UEINSPEC fION 3 4 TROUBLESHOOTING 3 5 FryerTroubleshooting 3 5 Filter Troubleshooting 3 6 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 4 1 3 4 2 ii ...

Page 9: ...InsideView of Fryer 1 9 Pilot Assembly FlameAdjustment 1 9 GasVaJveShowingLocationof Pressure Regulator andPilot Adjusters 1 10 MainBurnerConditions 1 11 Air Collar 1 12 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 2 1 3 1 FryermustratingFilterComponents FilterModule List of TablesandFigures Title Page iii ...

Page 10: ...iv ...

Page 11: ...nual Containedin this manualarethe generalinstallation operation andmaintenanceproceduresfor theSF14UFM and SFI4RUFM 1 1 WHICH FRYER DO I HAVE Therearetwo modelsavailablewith solofilters andbothcanusethesameoptions To find outwhich model you have look inside the door at the equipmentidentification plate This plate hasa lot of usefulinformation but toidentify which fryer you have look atthemodelnum...

Page 12: ...arranty andfill in theserialnumberof the fryer andthedatereceived Y00 will fmd the serial numberon the plateinsidethedoor Put your warranty cardin asafeplace for future referen DO NOT return thecard to Pitco Frialator 1 2 1 CheckYour Thecratecontainingthefryerunit will alsocontaintheitemslistedbelow importantandMUST be retainedfor futureuse A completedescription contained in theShortening FilterPr...

Page 13: ...lock the flue opening asthis will causethe fryer to overheatand produce dangerous gases Co 1 3 2 Leveling Using an appropriatewrench andlevel ensurethat the unit is level a Placethelevel acrossthefront of the tank androtatetheadjustmenton the front legsto level theunit b Performstepatolevel theunit front tobackby placingthelevel alongthesideof thetank 1 4 INsrAL1 ATION Although it is poSSIble for ...

Page 14: ...ndTable C 16 propane The gasline needsto be large enoughto supply the necessary amount of fuel to all applianceswithout losing pressureto any appliance Other factors thatareusedto determinethe piping requirementsareBTU requirementsof the appliancesbeing oonnectedandthe length of pipe betweenthemeter main shut oft andthe appliances 1 NEVER supply the fryer with a gasthat is Dotindicated on the data...

Page 15: ... disoonnectyou mustalsoinstall ameansfor limiting themovementof the fryer This devicewill preventthegasline or thequick disronnect from being strained The restraining device should be attachedto the cooker on the back panel as shownin theillustration Thequick disconnect hose and restrainingdevice canbe obtainedfrom your dealer 1 4 2 4 Fuel SYR IX Line Leak and PressureTestine The fuel supplysystem...

Page 16: ...ppower suppliedto thefilter line heattape 1 4 4 VentilatioD and Fire Safety Systems Your new fryer must have proper ventilation to function safely and properly Exhaust gas temperaturescan reach as high as 1200 F Therefore it is very important to install a fire safety system Your ventilation systemshouldbe designedto allow for easycleaning Frequentcleaning of theventilation systemandthefryer will r...

Page 17: ...or ignition inefficient operation of thefryer andcould extinguish the pilot 1 5 INI11AL ADJUSTMENTS After your fryer hasbeeninstalledasdescribedin section 1 4 it needsto beadjustedto ensurethat it will perform asdesigned Theseadjustmentsmust be performed by a qualified person To perform theseadjustmentthe following tools will be needed Manometer low pressuregauge Digital Thermometer Temperaturepro...

Page 18: ...to dissipate a Openthegassupplyvalvesto thefryer b Openthefryer s doortogainaccessto thecontrols Turn thethermostatcontrol knob counterclockwiseto theoff position Turn theUnitrol gasvalveknob tan knob 2 to thePll OT position and pushin on the knob Hold the knob in for approximately oneminute to purgethe air out of theline Hold aflame to thepilot light until thepilot 3 ignites This may tate a littl...

Page 19: ...e r millivolt outputfrom thepilot sensingdevi Millivolt outputfor thethermopileshouldbebetween 300 and500 millivolts Figure 1 2 shows the pilot assemblywith examplesof the incorrect and correct pilot size Example A illustrates a pilot flame sizethat is too small to produ sufficient millivolt output Example B is the correct sizefor propermillivolt output TME ll PILOT IUDU M B A Figure1 2 Pilot Asse...

Page 20: ...nearthegasvalve connections Connect thenegative testprobeto pilot bracket Connect thepositive testprobeto oneof theHighLimit terminal Remove thepilot flameadjustment cover PRESSURE REGULATOR UNDER CAP SCREW Co d e PILOT ADJUSTER LOCATION UNDER CAP SCREW g Rotatethescrewin thedirectionto achieve areadingof 400rlO mv for thermopiles h Replace thepilot flameadjusting screwcover LOCATION NonCE 1 10 ...

Page 21: ...ite the burners After the burner system is operating perfOrDlthe burner adjustmentsin the following procedure Figure 1 5illustrates thedifferent oonditions possiblefor the main burner incoming gas pressure Adjust manifold pressureas describedin 1 53 2 INsumCIENT GAS PRESSURE Theflame liftofr The flame seemsto wli thefaa of theburner To correct adjust burner as describc 1 5 3 2 adjust main describe...

Page 22: ...for theunit beingtestedandadjustthethermostattolight themain burners c Theinstalledpresswegaugereadingshouldbetbesame 1 asthatmarkedOD thedata plate inside the door If thepressureis correct go to stepe if DOt adjust the pressure d Toadjustthepressure removetberegu1atoradjustmentsaewcover Figure1 3 Use aflat tip screwdriver to adjustthescrewuntil theproperpressureis reached Turning the w clockwise ...

Page 23: ...o not leavethefryer unattendedduring cleaning Never let thewater level go below the OIL LEVEL mark on theback of the tank Using thefryer cleaningbrush scrubtheinsideof thefryer to removeprotectivecoating Whencleaningis complete turnoff thefryer mainburnersandturn gasvalve knobtothe PILOT position If thefryer haselectronicignition turn thegascontrol valve to theOFF position Drain thewater into acon...

Page 24: ...temperaturereaches350oPandthe burnersDO NOT turn off turn the thermostatdown Keep lowering thethermostatsetting until the burnersgo out X uld be defective d Let the fryer cycle 4 to 6 times before checking the temperature Compare the thermometertemperatureagainstthethermostatsetting If thevaluesaremore than5 F apart calibratethethermostatusingtheappropriatecalibration procedurein this manual 1 5 6...

Page 25: ...eraturesettingandcounterclock wise to raisethetemperature Onequarterturn changesthetemperatureapproximately 25 F h Turn the adjustmentuntil theburnersturn on at32S F Repla the knob andallow the fryer to cycle 4 to 6 times Check the temperatureof the thermometer against the thermostatdial if it is greaterthan5 F differen repeatthe calibration procedure i Whenthecalibrationis correct removethethermo...

Page 26: ...1 16 ...

Page 27: ... b Fill thefryer with oil tothe Oil Level line marked on thebackof thetank 2 1 2 FllllDgthe Fryer With SoUdShortening I Nevermeltblocksof solidshortening ontopof theburner tubes Thiswill cause afire andwill voidyourwarranty Pa Make sure the drain valve is completely closed b Removethe screenooveringthetubes c Cut the shortening into cubesDOlarger than I AL WAYS pack theshorteningbelow between ando...

Page 28: ...e fryer is now operatingnormally andreadyto use 2 3 OPERATING IN UCl10NS To ensurethefood always comesout thevery best follow thepreparationinsttuctions for thefood you arecooking Using thebestshorteningmakesthebestfried foods The bestshorteningwill last longer thanlower gradeshorteningandsaveyou money Whennot in usetheshorteningshouldbe cooled andcoveredto prevent contamination CAU110N Thefryerha...

Page 29: ...ve clockwise to thePILOT position if fryer hasanelectronic ignition turn thegas valve totheOff position Thefryer is now in Standbyandcanremain this way for only brief periodsof time NEVER leavethe cooker in standbyovernight COMPlEI E To oompletelyshutdownthecooker turn thegasvalve counterclock wise to theOFFposition andturnthepower switchoff if used The fryer is now completely shutdown andcan becl...

Page 30: ...rm normal filtering operationsaredescribedon page2 5 Frequentfiltering of your shortening will prolong the shortening s usable life Daily shortening filtering is strongly recommended Return Valve DrainValve Handle NOTE SeeMaintenance Sectionfor Filter Operational Information CLOSED VALVE HandleAcross Body Figure2 1 FryermustratingFilterComponents HushHose Valve optional ValveHandle ValveBody VALVE...

Page 31: ...ltering operatingtemperature shortening to avoidpersonal injury 2 4 1 GeneralFDterHints Ensurethatall oil in thefilter panis returned importantif you areusingsolidshortening Always usePitcoPrecoad for fastest filtrations maximumlaborsaving andcleanest clearest shortening possible Impairedfilter performance will resultwithouttheuseof afilter aid Thelongevityof youroil is relatedto howcleanyoukeepit...

Page 32: ...fryer tank at atime Empty the oil from the fryer beforeturning OFF thefryer burners Store the UFM Filter Unit anywhereotherthanin thefryer filter cavity Disconnect die filter pan slide it out andempty the crumb basket Scrapepreviously filtered residueoff thefilter paper Examinethefilter bagfor dark scuffed or tom areas Referto 3 1 1 for filter bagreplacementinstructions Re install thepan Turndiefr...

Page 33: ...e screen Openthe redhandledreturn valve andturn on the pump to refill thefryer with the filtered oil Continueto run the filter pump until bubbles oome out the oil return opening Turn thepumpoff andclosetheredhandledreturnvalve If necessary addmore shorteningtothetanktoreturntheshorteningleveltothefill mark Thefryer isnow ready for use g 2 5 DAILY CLEANING Your fryer shouldbecleanedeverydaytomainta...

Page 34: ...2 8 ...

Page 35: ...ryer The unit is very easyto useandallows for quick installation andfiltration evenunder die busiestconditions The filter moduleis shownin Figure 3 1widl specific componentsandfeaturespointed out andbriefly described Followtheprocedures belowto I It will beeasierandsaferif thefilter assembly hascooledtoroomtemperature before handling any filter parts a To removethefilter pan disconnect thefilter t...

Page 36: ...bl y connection This connection separatesthe filter pick up as sembly from the filter piping for removing the filter pan for cleaning 4 FOter Media Connector Connectsthefilter pick up tubeto thefilter mediarack An internal screenkeepsdebris out of thefilter pump c Figure3 1 FilterModule 5 Flexible Coupling Flexiblecoupling allows for easymovementwhenconnectinganddiscon nectingthe pickup tubefrom t...

Page 37: ...ssemblingthefilter pick up assembly by sliding the new filter paper on to the filter paper support rack Ensurethattheholein thefilter paper goesover the pick up tube as sembly threadedconnector f Fold theopenendof thebagin two folds ThefIrSt fold shouldbe approximately 1inch from theend andthesecondshouldbeover theedgeof therack assembly g Slidetheclip screenoverthefolded endof thefilter paper Ens...

Page 38: ...er Cleaner b Restart yourfryerasdescribed in 2 3andsetthethermostat to aslow boil DO NOT allow water toboil becauseexcessiveJ thewateris ataslowboil turnoff thefryer c Allow thefryer tosoakfor 20minutestosoftenshorteningdepositsandcarbon Usefryer brushto remove anyresiduefrom tank beatingtubes andsidewalls Perform thedaily cleaning proceduredescribedin section2 5 d e Removethefilter unit from unde...

Page 39: ...oubles If thesetroubleshooting procedures do not correct your problem contact a qualified technician or the factory The troubleshooting procedures arein aflowchartformat 3 4 1 Fryer Troubleshooting Referto this sectionto correctcommon problemsthatmay be encountered in equipmentoperation 3 5 ...

Page 40: ...3 4 2 Filter Troubleshooting Refer to this sectionto correct commonproblemsthatmay be encounteredduring filter operation 3 6 ...

Page 41: ... be YES lie dI8dWg8 10 12 b 8 PI8I1 MIdI ON I8Iv I n e t 8 8 1 JIDe bI 8 8 Sold 8tut81 be oW tie di8dwge 10 12 YES b 8 mq 1118 8WId1 ON Iftie hMbeen tyer b 45 b8b8 de8ed v8V8 _1d8d b 8 ra aJI va YES tC 7 ...

Page 42: ...3 8 ...

Page 43: ...v I ...