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1. 1 400045 1 Knob thermostat 3 400044 1 Thermostat Fryer regulating 200 400 4 400042 1 Combination Valve Nat 4 400146 1 Combination valve LP 5 400070 1 Tubing fryer pilot 10 300031 3 Burner Fryer 11 400043 1 Safety thermopile 18 12 4 3 Orifice 39 Nat 12 5 3 Orifice 52 LP 14 6 1 Thermostat High limit 450F 15 7 1 Pilot 3 way Not shown on drawing www AvantcoEquipment com 21 EQUIPMENT User Manual VANTCO Frypot Parts for 3 burner Fryer Key PartNumber Qty Description 1 400037 1 Screen Tube Fryer 3 burner 2 400036 1 Valve Ball 3 200016 1 Tank 3 Burner 400038 2 Basket Fryer 13 6 X6 Not shown on drawing 22 www AvantcoEquipment com EQUIPMENT VANTCO User Manual Frypot Parts for 5 burner Fryer Key PartNumber Qty Description 1 200036 1 Tank 5 Burner 2 400036 1 Valve Ball 6 1 Screen Tube Fryer 5 burner 7 2 Basket Fryer 17 8 6 Not shown on drawing www AvantcoEquipment com 23 EQUIPMENT User Manual VANTCO Leg Parts Key PartNumber Description 400108 20 Bolt Long 400111 Lock Washer 400000 Leg 6 Not shown on drawing Caster Parts 402. If the unit is to be set on non combustible flooring such as a concrete slab 3 inches minimum toe room must be provided to prevent restriction of the air opening in the bottom of the unit N WARNING There must be adequate clearance between fryer s and construction Clearance must also be provided in front for servicing and for operation Minimum Clearances From Combustible Construction From Non Combustible Construction Sides 6 0 Rear 6 0 ALL ENTREE FRYERS SHALL BE INSTALLED WITH AT LEAST A 16 INCH SPACE BETWEEN THE FRYER AND SURFACE FLAMES FROM ADJACENT EQUIPMENT No additional side and rear clearance is required for service as the fryer is serviceable from the front N WARNING Improper ventilation can result in personal injury or death Ventilation that fails to properly remove flue products can cause headaches drowsiness nausea or could result in death Unit Must be installed under a ventilation Hood All units must be installed in such a manner that the flow of combustion and ventilation air is not obstructed Provisions for adequate air supply must also be provided Do NOT obstruct the bottom front of the unit as combustion air enters through this area Be sure to inspect and clean the ventilation system according to the ventilation equipment manufacturer s instructions Due to the variety of problems that can be caused by outside weather conditions venting by canopies or wall fans is preferred over
3. 0 4 2 8 0 120 000 220 GAS SUPPLY AND BURNER INFORMATION Supply pressure should be minimum of 4 W C for natural gas or 10 W C for propane The fryer has one 3 4 NPT male connector located in the rear Natural 4 W C 30 000 150 000 Manifold Number of Rate Each Total Rate 0 mode Bumers Gas Type Pressure heat tube BTUs Hour BTUs Hour Orifice Size Natural 4 W C 30 000 90 000 39 FF300 Main i Propane 10 W C 30 000 90 000 52 Main Propane 10 W C Minimum supply pressure is 4 W C for natural gas and 10 W C for propane Orifice sizes are for units installed at altitudes between 0 and 2000 feet above sea level 30 000 150 000 www AvantcoEquipment com EQUIPMENT VANTCO User Manual INSTALLATION NOTICE Installation must conform with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI 2223 1 Natural Gas Installation Code CAN CGA B149 1 or the Propane Installation Code CAN CGA B149 2 as applicable NOTICE These installation procedures must be followed by qualified personnel or warranty will be void Local codes regarding installation vary greatly from one area to another The National Fire Protection Association Inc states in its NFPA 96 latest edition that local codes are the authority having jurisdiction when it
4. capacity is described on the serial plate that is located inside the front door on the left side Table of Contents 6616305 cecdvea dd ccessbaav eave TAAA 4 Nn Sta 310 2 50 2252 5 6 3110 9 Cooking Hint 11 021030 0 11 SOIVIC 3 25 25 4 heise edi Ed Minds ist ape ed ee ed R 13 17 Fryer Warranty 25 Read these instructions carefully before attempting installation Installation and initial startup should be performed by a qualified installer Unless the installation instructions for this product are followed by a qualified service technician a person experienced in and knowledgeable with the installation of commercial gas an or electric cooking equipment then the terms and conditions on the Manufacturer s Limited Warranty will be rendered void and no warranty of any kind shall apply www AvantcoEquipment com 3 EQUIPMENT VANTCO User Manual SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS FF500 Model Shown 0 i p J 4 a B lt lt lt Top View l j 1 E Q f Front View Side View Model Width Depth Height Gas Connection Total Crated A B 6 D E F 6 H l BTU hr Weight FF300 15 5 14 0 30 3 14 0 47 2 36 2 6 0 4 2 8 0 90 000 176 FF500 21 0 19 5 30 3 19 5 47 2 36 2 6
5. casters supplied a connector complying with either ANSI 221 69 CSA 6 16 and a quick disconnect device complying with ANSI 221 41 CSA 6 9 It must also be installed with restraining means to guard against transmission of strain to the connector as specified in the appliance manufacturers instructions N WARNING If disconnection of the restraint is necessary to move the appliance for cleaning etc reconnect it when the appliance is moved to its original installed position N WARNING When this appliance is installed with casters it must be installed with the casters supplied a connector complying with either ANSI 221 69 or CAN CGA 6 16 and a quick disconnect device complying with either ANSI 221 41 or CAN1 6 9 It must also be installed with restraining means to guard against transmission of strain to the connector as specified in the appliance manufacturer s instructions WARNING All fryers must be restrained to prevent tipping in order to avoid the splashing of hot liquid The means of restraint may be the manner of installation such as connection to a battery of appliances or installing the fryer in an alcove or by separate means such as adequate ties 6 www AvantcoEquipment com EQUIPMENT VANTCO User Manual Step 3 Check Clearances and Ventilation Select a firm level location for your fryer Leave clearance whenever possible so that access from the rear is possible to permit cleaning
6. respond to that procedure calls for a vigorous scouring in the direction of the polish lines using a STAINLESS scouring pad in combination with a pow ered cleanser Heat tint action may be lessened by not applying or by reducing heat to equipment during slack periods 12 www AvantcoEquipment com EQUIPMENT VANTCO User Manual SERVICE NOTICE Warranty will be void and the manufacturer is relieved of all liability if A Service work is performed by other than a qualified technician OR B Other than genuine Avantcoreplacement parts are installed N 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 Avantco Service Representative for reliable service dependable advice or other assistance and for genuine factory parts All units are adjusted at the factory In case of problems in operation at initial installation check type of gas and manifold pressure and compare with information listed on the serial plate A mill voltage circuit diagram is located inside the front door of the fryer and also on page 16 CHECKING AND ADJUSTING MAIN BURNERS The main burners should burn with a steady blue flame and the inner cone of the flame from each port should be about 3 4 long The flame from each main burner should enter each heat tube wit
7. 0106 400107 Part Number Description 400108 20 Bolt Long 400111 4 Lock washer 400106 Caster 4 swivel with brake 400107 Caster 4 rigid gt not shown on drawing 24 www AvantcoEquipment com EQUIPMENT VANTCO User Manual FRYER WARRANTY All new Avantco Fryers are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one 1 year from the date of original installation or 15 months after shipment date from the manufacturer whichever occurs first This is limited to the repair and replacement including labor charges of defective parts and or assemblies Labor travel and mileage covered for the first year include straight time labor charges and travel charges within 100 miles roundtrip 1 This warranty is limited to original installation of new Avantco Fryers for the original user in the United States or Canada This warranty is not transferable 2 This warranty does not apply to any equipment that has not been installed in accordance with the directions published in the appropriate installation and operation manuals 3 Avantco will bear no responsibility or liability for any equipment which has been mishandled abused misapplied misused subjected to harsh chemical action or external causes such as gas fluctuations field modified without the approval of Avantco or by unauthorized personnel i
8. AVANTCO User Manual Floor Fryers Models FF300 FF500 Please read and keep these instructions Indoor use only www AvantcoEquipment com 1 EQUIPMENT User Manual VANTCO SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before installing and operating this equipment be sure everyone involved in its operation is fully trained and aware of precautions Accidents and problems can be caused by failure to follow fundamental rules and precautions The following symbols found throughout this manual alert you to potentially dangerous conditions to the operator service personnel or to the equipment AN DANGER oe warns of immediate hazards that will result in severe injury or This symbol refers to a potential hazard or unsafe practice that could result in A WARNING injury or death N CAUTION This symbol refers to a potential hazard or unsafe practice that could result in injury product damage or property damage NOTICE This symbol refers to information that needs special attention or must be fully understood even though not dangerous N WARNING FIRE HAZARD FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Keep area around appliances free and clear of combustibles Purchaser of equipment must post in a prominent location detailed instructions to be followed in the event the operator smells gas Obtain the instructions from the loca
9. PROCEDURE IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF THE GAS SUPPLY UNTIL THE LEAK HAS BEEN CORRECTED Open the burner compartment door and do the following 1 Turn thermostat to OFF 2 Press down the knob of the combination gas valve turn it counterclockwise to the PILOT position shown and continue to press the knob down 3 While pressing the knob down use a lit match to ignite the pilot Continue to press the knob down for about 30 seconds If the pilot does not stay lit when the knob is released repeat the lighting procedure and keep the knob down longer Adjustment of pilot flame may be necessary 4 When the pilot stays lit turn the knob counterclockwise to the ON position Do not press down on the knob in this step 5 Do NOT turn the thermostat ON until the frypot is filled with oil or solid shortening Once the frypot is filled with shortening set the thermostat to the desired temperature FILLING THE FRYPOT 1 Close drain valve completely before filling the frypot 2 When the fryer is new fill the frypot with water and clean thoroughly see Weekly Cleaning on page 12 in order to remove protective coatings and any foreign matter 3 The recommended solid shortening capacity ifod beitrgdain the serial plate which is located inside the front door 4 Remove the basket support frame
10. any type of direct venting It is recommended that a canopy extend 6 past the appliance and the bottom edge be located 6 6 from the floor Filters should be installed at an angle of 45 or more from the horizontal This position prevents dripping of grease and facilitates collecting the run off grease in a drip pan unusually installed with a filter A strong exhaust fan tends to create a vacuum in the room and may interfere with burner performance or may extinguish pilot flames Fresh air openings approximately equal to the fan area will relieve such a vacuum In case of unsatisfactory performance on any appliance check the appliance with the exhaust fan in the OFF position Do this only long enough to check equipment performance then turn hood back on and let it run to remove any exhaust that may have accumulated during the test The exhaust fan should be installed at least 2 feet above the vent opening at the top of the fryer This unit is not intended to be connected directly to an outside flue www AvantcoEquipment com 7 EQUIPMENT User Manual VANTCO Step 4 Gas Connection A 3 4 male NPT line for the gas connection is located near the lower right rear corner of the fryer The serial plate located inside the front door of the fryer indicates the type of gas the unit is equipped to burn natural gas or propane The fryer should be connected ONLY to the type of gas for which it is equipped A circuit diagram is located insi
11. comes to installation requirements for equipment Step 1 Unpack Great care has been taken during the packing and shipment of your Avantco Floor Fryer However if you notice any signs of damage when unpacking the unit please call 570 497 5477 e Do not remove any tags or labels until unit is installed and working properly www AvantcoEquipment com 5 EQUIPMENT User Manual VANTCO Step 2 Install the Legs or optional casters and Restraints A set of legs is packed with the fryer Casters are available separately Mounting fasteners are pre mounted on the base 1 Raise fryer sufficiently to allow legs or casters to be screwed into the baseplate For safety shore up and support the fryer with an adequate blocking arrangement strong enough to support the load 2 Screw the four legs or casters to the plate on the bottom of the fryer When casters have been ordered the casters having a locking brake should be attached under the front of the fryer Lower the fryer gently Never drop or allow the fryer to fall Use a level to make sure that the fryer is level Each caster or the tubular end of each leg can be screwed in or out to lower or raise each corner of the fryer 5 Attach restraints as required by local codes NOTICE Unit must be level to assure maximum performance Improper leveling may void warranty NOTICE When this appliance is installed with casters it must be installed with the
12. d affect burner operating characteristics A 1 8 tap to measure the manifold pressure is located on the combination gas valve which is on the burner manifold located directly below the burners inside the cabinet Purge the supply line to clean out dust dirt or other foreign matter before connecting the line to the unit It is recommended that an individual manual shutoff valve be installed in the gas supply line to the unit Use pipe joint compound that is suitable for use with both natural and LP gas on all threaded connections A CAUTION ALL PIPE JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS MUST BE TESTED THOROUGHLY FOR GAS LEAKS USE ONLY SOAPY WATER FOR TESTING ON ALL GASES NEVER USE AN OPEN FLAME TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS ALL CONNECTIONS MUST BE CHECKED FOR LEAKS AFTER THE UNIT HAS BEEN PUT INTO OPERATION TEST PRESSURE SHOULD NOT EXCEED 14 W C JN CAUTION THIS APPLIANCE AND ITS INDIVIDUAL COMBINATION GAS VALVE MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM DURING ANY PRESSURE TESTING OF THAT SYSTEM AT TEST PRESSURES IN EXCESS OF 1 2 PSIG 3 45 kPa The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1 2 psi 3 45 kPa 8 www AvantcoEquipment com EQUIPMENT VANTCO OLY am VETTEL OPERATION LIGHTING AN CAUTION IF YOU SMELL GAS DURING THE LIGHTING
13. de the front door of the fryer All Avantco equipment is adjusted at the factory however pilot height should be checked at installation and adjusted if necessary For orifice sizes and pressure regulator settings see the chart on page 4 If the fryer is being installed at over 2 000 feet altitude and that information was not specified when ordered contact the appropriate authorized Avantco Service Representative Failure to install with proper orifice sizing will result in poor performance and may void the warranty If applicable the vent line from the gas appliance pressure regulator shall be installed to the outdoors in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI 2223 1 Natural Gas Installation Code CAN CGA B149 1 or the Propane Installation Code CAN CGA B149 2 as applicable An adequate gas supply is imperative Undersized or low pressure lines will restrict the volume of gas necessary for satisfactory performance A combination gas valve and pressure regulator which is provided with each unit is set to maintain a 4 W C manifold pressure for natural gas or 10 0 W C manifold pressure for propane gas However to maintain these conditions the pressure on the supply line when all units are operating simultaneously should not drop below 7 W C for natural gas or 11 W C for propane gas Fluctuations of more than 25 on natural gas or 10 on propane gas will create problems an
14. er fryer 3 100107 1 Panel Fryer Front 3 burner 4 400035 1 Nameplate Entree 6 100104 1 Panel flue cover 3 burner 300032 1 Magnet Door Not shown on drawing 18 www AvantcoEquipment com EQUIPMENT VANTCO Cabinet Parts for 5 burner Fryer Part Number Qty 100137 Description Door 5 burner fryer 1 100138 1 Panel Fryer Front 5 burner 400035 1 Nameplate Entree 100135 1 Panel flue cover 5 burner 300032 1 Magnet Door Not shown on drawing www AvantcoEquipment com 19 EQUIPMENT VANTCO Gas Train Parts for 3 burner Fryer k Key PartNumber Qty Description 1 5 1 Knob thermostat 3 400044 1 Thermostat Fryer regulating 200 400 4 400042 1 Combination Valve Nat 4 400146 1 Combination valve LP 5 400070 1 Tubing fryer pilot 10 1 3 Burner Fryer 11 400043 1 Safety thermopile 18 12 4 3 Orifice 39 Nat 12 5 3 Orifice 52 LP 14 6 1 Thermostat High limit 450F 15 7 1 Pilot 3 way Not shown on drawing 20 www AvantcoEquipment com EQUIPMENT VANTCO User Manual Gas Train Parts for 5 burner Fryer Key PartNumber Qty Description
15. hout touching the front of the frypot or the sides top or bottom of each tube Normal Flame Blowing or Lifting Flames too much air Yellow Tips too little air or too much gas www AvantcoEquipment com 13 EQUIPMENT User Manual VANTCO CHECKING AND ADJUSTING PRESSURE REGULATOR NOT PROVIDED The combination gas valve and pressure regulator not provided is factory set at 4 W C 3 5 GFS18 for natural gas and 10 W C for propane gas To check the manifold pressure do the following 1 Turn thermostat OFF and combination gas valve knob to the PILOT setting 2 Remove pressure tap plug from burner manifold located directly below the burners in the cabinet 3 Install a fitting appropriate to connect a manometer 4 Turn combination gas valve to ON position and thermostat to ON The burners will ignite Be certain that sufficient oil is covering the tubes a With burners on read manometer 6 If the manometer does not read 4 W C 3 5 on GFS18 for natural gas or 10 W C for propane gas adjust regulator 7 Remove regulator adjustment screw cap see diagram on page 15 With small screwdriver rotate adjustment screw CLOCKWISE to increase or COUNTERCLOCKWISE to decrease pressure Be sure to adjust with burners ON 9 Turn thermostat OFF and set combination gas valve knob to PILOT position 10 Remove manometer and replace pressure tap
16. ilure a five minute purge period must be observed prior to re establishing the ignition source 1 Shut off all gas 2 Wait five minutes 3 Follow the Lighting procedure described on page 9 AUTOMATIC PILOT VALVE The Automatic Pilot Valve provides an automatic safety shutoff for the fryer when the pilot flame is extinguished When the pilot flame is burning the valve is held open electromagnetically by the electrical current from a thermopile in the pilot flame When the pilot flame goes out generation of current ceases and the valve closes automatically HIGH LIMIT CONTROL Avantco Floor Fryers are equipped with a secondary heat control that prevents the oil temperature from rising above 450 F Because of the accuracy tolerance of the sensor the oil temperature may reach as high as 475 F In the event the fryer shuts down due to this condition the oil must be cooled to below 400 F before the pilot burner can be re ignited When the oil has cooled use the Lighting procedure on page 9 to place the fryer back in operation 10 www AvantcoEquipment com EQUIPMENT VANTCO User Manual COOKING HINTS USER TIPS Smoking oil means that the temperature is too high or that the oil has broken down e Gum in frypot denotes a need for thorough cleaning see Weekly Cleaning on page 12 Taste oil for quality Replace it regularly Poor oil cannot produce good food CLEANING Avantco equipment i
17. l gas supplier N WARNING BURN HAZARD Contact with hot oil will cause severe burns Always use caution Oil at 200 F is more dangerous than boiling water N WARNING In the event a gas odor is detected shut down equipment at the combination gas valve and contact the local gas company or gas supplier for service NOTICE Avantco Floor Fryers are intended for commercial use only Not for household use Warranty will be void if service work is performed by other than a qualified technician or if other than genuine Avantco replacement parts are installed Be sure this Operator s Manual and important papers are given to the proper authority to retain for future reference 2 www AvantcoEquipment com EQUIPMENT VANTCO OLY am VETOED Congratulations You have purchased one of the finest pieces of commercial cooking equipment on the market You will find that your new equipment like all Avantco equipments has been designed and manufactured to meet the toughest standards in the industry Each piece of Avantco equipment is carefully engineered and designs are verified through laboratory tests and field installations With proper care and field maintenance you will experience years of reliable trouble free operation For best results read this manual carefully RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE MODELS This manual is for Avantco FF300 40 pound and FF500 70 100 pound tube style fryers The
18. mproperly installed or maintained equipment damaged by flood fire or other acts of God or which have altered or missing serial numbers 4 This warranty applies only to defects in parts and workmanship in equipment and not damage incurred in shipping or handling 5 Ifthe equipment has been changed altered modified or repaired with parts not authorized or by a nonqualified Avantco Service Technician then Avantco shall not be responsible for warranty claim 6 Adjustments such as calibrations leveling tightening of fasteners or utility connections normally associated with original installation are the responsibility of installer and not that of Avantco Regular maintenance and cleaning shall be the responsibility of the customer 7 Avantco will bear normal labor charges incurred in the repair or replacement of a warranted piece of equipment within 50 miles of an authorized service agent Overtime premium labor charges and travel charges in excess of 100 miles round trip will not be covered by Avantco and will be the responsibility of the person or firm requesting the service 8 Original purchased replacement parts will be warranted for 90 days from the parts invoice date This warranty is for parts cost only does not include freight or labor charges 9 This warranty provides the exclusive remedy against Avantco relating to all Avantco whether in contract or in tort or under any other legal theory and whether arising out of warrantie
19. n deposits NOTE Vibrations or shock caused by shaking or pounding baskets on top surface or by slamming door may cause Hi Limit Control Switch to open If this condition persists additional cushioning may be added to the rubber grommets supporting this control to absorb these shocks www AvantcoEquipment com 15 EQUIPMENT User Manual VANTCO Wiring Diagram Thermopile Thermostat 16 www AvantcoEquipment com EQUIPMENT VANTCO User Manual PARTS NOTICE INSTALLATION OF OTHER THAN GENUINE AVANTCO PARTS WILL VOID THE WARRANTY ON THIS EQUIPMENT The serial plate is located inside the front door on the left side Replacement parts may be ordered either through a avantco Authorized Parts Distributor or a AVANTCO Authorized Service Agency When ordering parts please supply the Model Number Serial Number Part Number and Description Index of Parts Diagrams Page Number Description 18 Cabinet Parts for 3 burner 19 Cabinet Parts for 5 burner 20 Gas Train Parts for 3 burner 21 Gas Train Parts for 5 burner 22 Frypot Parts for 3 bumer 23 Frypot Parts for 5 bumer 24 Legs and Casters www AvantcoEquipment com 17 EQUIPMENT VEEL VANTCO 050 Cabinet Parts for 3 burner fryer 8 PartNumber Qty Description 1 2 100106 1 Door 3 burn
20. ntco neither assumes nor authorizes any other person purporting to act on its behalf to modify or to change this warranty or any other warranty or liability concerning the goods Customer Service 570 497 5477 Fax 888 388 6017 SANITATION SANITATION SF ANSI 2 NSF ANSI 4 26 www AvantcoEquipment com
21. plug 11 Replace adjustment screw cap CHECKING AND ADJUSTING CALIBRATION OF THERMOSTAT All thermostat controls are carefully calibrated at the factory i e the dial is properly set to control appliance temperatures accurately Only a qualified service technician should perform this adjustment 1 To check temperatures use a thermocouple type temperature test instrument or reliable thermometer Place the thermocouple of test instrument or thermometer in the center of the frypot 2 Turn the control dial to the temperature setting requiring the greatest accuracy Allow enough time for temperature to stabilize or until several temperature readings are identical 3 Recalibrate if setting and actual temperature differ by more than 10 F 4 Remove dial from dial shaft B Be careful that dial shaft does not rotate in either direction at cREASI which would change the dial setting 4 Se DIAL SHAFT p 5 Hold dial shaft B steady and with a screwdriver turn calibration screw A clockwise to decrease the temperature or counterclockwise to increase the temperature CALIBRATION SCREW A 6 Replace dial Let the appliance operate until the temperature has stabilized before a final check is made to determine whether or not the calibration has been corrected 1 4 TURN CHANGES TEMPERATURE 18 INCRE 5 14 www AvantcoEquipment com 7 Once correct seal the calibration screw
22. rt grease and product residue from stainless steel use ordinary soap and water with or without deter gent applied with a sponge or cloth Dry thoroughly with a clean cloth Never use vinegar or any corrosive cleaner To remove grease and food splatter or condensed vapors that have baked on the equipment apply cleanser to a damp cloth or sponge and rub cleanser on the metal in the direction of the polishing lines on the metal Rubbing cleanser as gently as possible in the direction of the polished lines will not mar the finish of the stainless steel NEVER RUB WITH A CIRCULAR MOTION Soil and burnt deposits that do not respond to the above procedure can usually be removed by rubbing the surface with scouring pads DO NOT USE ORDINARY STEEL WOOL as any particles left on the surface will rust and further spoil the appearance of the finish NEVER USE A WIRE BRUSH STEEL SCOURING PADS EXCEPT STAINLESS SCRAPER FILE OR OTHER STEEL TOOLS Surfaces that are marred collect dirt more rapidly and become more difficult to clean Marring also increases the possibility of corrosive attack Refinishing may then be required Darkened areas called heat tint sometimes appear on stainless steel surfaces where the area has been subjected to exces sive heat These darkened areas are caused by thickening of the protective surface of the stainless steel and are not harmful Heat tint can normally be removed by the above cleaning techniques but tint which does no
23. s representations instructions installations or defects from any cause Avantco shall not be liable under any legal theory for loss of use revenue or profit or for substitute use or performance or for incidental indirect or special or consequential damages or for any other loss of cost of similar type The laws of some jurisdictions limit or do not allow the disclaimer of consequential damages If the laws of such a jurisdiction apply to any claim by or against Avantco NO limitations and disclaimers contained here shall be the greatest extent permitted by law 10 The liability of Avantco is limited to the repair or replacement of any part found to be defective 11 THIS WARRANTY AND THE LIABILITIES SET FORTH HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OF THEIR LIABILITIES AND WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND CONSTITUTES THE ONLY WARRANTY OF ENTREE WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT S ENTREE LIABILITY ON ANY CLAIM www AvantcoEquipment com 25 EQUIPMENT User Manual VANTCO INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO NEGLIGENCE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PRICE OF THE EQUIPMENT THAT GIVES RISE TO THE CLAIM 12 If required by Avantco customer shall return to Avantco for examination any failed product or part to confirm that the part has failed as a result of material or workmanship 13 The foregoing warranty is the Avantco Fryer warranty of Avantco Ava
24. s constructed with the best quality materials and is designed to provide durable service when properly maintained To acheive the best performance your equipment must be maintained in good condition and cleaned daily Naturally the frequency and extent of cleaning depends on the amount and degree of usage Following daily and more extensive periodic maintenance procedures will increase the life of your equipment Climatic conditions e g salt air may result in the need for more thorough and more frequent cleaning in order to keep equipment performing at optimal levels N WARNING BURN HAZARD If necessary to move the fryer for cleaning etc drain oil first to avoid death or serious injury N WARNING If disconnection of the restraint is necessary to move the appliance for cleaning etc reconnect it when the appliance is moved toitsoriginally installed position DAILY CLEANING 1 Turn combination gas valve knob to PILOT position 2 Place suitable container under the drain and drain the frypot completely 3 Remove the basket support frame and flush out any sediment remaining in the frypot with a little hot oil 4 Wipe off the basket support frame and the inside of the frypot with a clean cloth CAUTION SOME AREAS OF THE FRYPOT MAY BE HOT www AvantcoEquipment com 11 EQUIPMENT OLY am VEEL VANTCO 5 Close drain valve and strain the oil back into the frypot through several thicknes
25. ses of cheesecloth or filter it back using a filter machine 6 Replace the basket support frame 7 Add oil or solid shortening to raise oil level to mark on rear of frypot 8 resume cooking turn the combination gas valve knob to ON position WEEKLY CLEANING 1 Follow steps 1 through 4 of the Daily Cleaning procedure see previous section 2 Close drain valve and fill frypot with a solution of warm water and a strong detergent or other strong cleanser empest__ Tough on grease Tough on carbon Tempest deep fat fryer cleaner pow Deep Far Fryer Cleaner der offers thorough boil out of encrusted grease and grime Relight the fryer and bring the solution to a gentle boil for at least five minutes gt 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 Scrub the frypot walls and heat tubes then drain out frypot and rinse it with clean water Refill the frypot with clean water and boil again Turn off gas and drain and rinse well until clean Wipe dry with a clean cloth O Refill as specified in the Filling the Frypot section see page 10 MONTHLY CLEANING 1 Perform the Weekly Cleaning procedure see previous section 2 Clean around burner and orifices if lint has accumulated 3 Visually check that burner carry over ports are unobstructed CLEANING STAINLESS STEEL SURFACES To remove normal di
26. when filling the frypot with solid shortening When solid shortening is used be careful not to bend break or twist the thin capillary wires of the sensing elements located in the frypot 6 Pack solid shortening into the zone below the tubes all spaces between the tubes and at least an inch above the top of the tubes before lighting the fryer If any air spaces are left around the heat tube surfaces when the heat is turned on the tube surfaces will become red hot burn the solid shortening weaken the frypot and could result in a fire www AvantcoEquipment com 9 EQUIPMENT User Manual VANTCO A CAUTION NEVER ATTEMPT TO MELT A SOLID BLOCK OF SHORTENING ON TOP OF THE HEAT TUBES NEVER START THE BURNERS WHEN THE FRYPOT IS EMPTY 7 To prevent burning or scorching the solid shortening keep the thermostat set at the lowest temperature until all the solid shortening between and above the tubes has been melted Additional solid shortening can then be added until the desired frying depth has been reached 8 Replace the basket support frame over the frypot heat tubes SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE Standby Turn knob on the combination gas valve to the PILOT position At this setting only the pilot burner will remain ignited Complete Shutdown Turn knob on the combination gas valve then press down on the knob and continue to turn to the OFF position RELIGHTING N WARNING In the event of a main burner ignition fa
27. with glyptol EQUIPMENT VANTCO User Manual CHECKING AND ADJUSTING AUTO SAFETY PILOT The pilot flame should surround the thermopile for 1 2 It must be large and sharp enough to cause the thermopile to glow a dull red or sufficient to hold the safety valve open 1 Remove pilot adjustment cap Pressure Adjustment Under this Cap Pilot Adjustment re Under this Screw 2 Adjust pilot key to provide properly sized flame shown in diagram B Diagram A shows an improperly adjusted pilot 3 Replace pilot adjustment cap TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Likely Cause Gas supply to unit off Combination gas valve is in OFF or PILOT position Pilot not ignited Thermostat not ON Combination gas valve is in OFF position Pilot gas not adjusted properly Gas supply to unit off Bad thermopile Dirty thermopile connections at combination gas valve or high limit Clogged orifice Draft condition Air in gas line Improper ventilation system Unit connected to wrong gas supply Pressure not adjusted correctly Pilot gas not adjusted correctly Wrong size orifices Connected to wrong gas supply Pressure not adjusted correctly Flue obstructed Burners do not come on Pilot will not stay ignited Pilot produces carbon deposits Burners produce carbo
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