gas supply line on the fryer itself is 1/2”/1.3 cm I.P.S.)
b.Connect the fryer to the building’s gas supply.
c.Seal all threaded joints between gas pipes with pipe joint compound. You must use a compound that resists the action of liquefied petroleum (LP) gases.
d.Bleed the gas lines of all air.
e.Check all gas connections and fittings for leaks using a gas leak detector, a soap solution, or a similar substance. When such a substance is applied to connections and fittings, bubbles indicate gas leaks.
WARNING
To avoid a fire or an explosion which
would cause serious burns or death, never use an open flame to check connections for gas leaks.
8.If you want to perform pressure testing on the building’s gas supply system at pressures at or below 0.5 psig/3.45 kPa, you may do so now. Before testing, make sure the fryer’s individual manual shutoff valve is closed.
9.Connect the fryer to a properly grounded power source.
WARNING
This appliance is equipped with a three- prong (grounding) plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded
Moving the Fryer
If you ever want to move the fryer to a different workstation, follow this procedure:
1.Turn off the fryer and disconnect it from the power source.
2.Disconnect the machine from the gas supply.
3.Allow the machine and the shortening to cool.
WARNING
Do not touch hot shortening. It can cause
serious burns.
4.Remove the shortening from the fryer as explained in “Removing the Shortening” in Section 3.
WARNING
To avoid burns, falls, other injury, or death, never attempt to move the fryer when it has shortening or other liquid in it.
WARNING
Thoroughly clean and dry the floor if
shortening is spilled. Materials on the floor can cause people to slip or fall, resulting in serious injury or loss of life.
5.Remove the bolts that secure the fryer to the floor.
6.Using a fork lift, transport the machine to the new workstation.
7.Level the fryer, bolt it to the floor, connect it to the gas line, and connect it to the power source, as explained in “Installing the Fryer” above.
Belshaw Bros., Inc. • 1750 22nd Ave. S. • Seattle, WA 98144 • Phone
4 | 718LCG, 724CG, and 734CG Gas Fryers |
