DECATHLON SERIES GAS FRYERS (NON-CE)
CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION
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3.4 Gas Connections DANGER
Before connecting new pipe to this appliance the pipe must be blown out thoroughly
to remove all foreign material. Foreign material in the burner and gas controls will
cause improper and dangerous operation.
NATIONAL CODE REQUIREMENTS
This equipment is to be installed in compliance with the Basic Plumbing Code of the Building
Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc. (BOCA) and the Food Service Sanitation
Manual of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
This equipment is manufactured to use the type of gas specified on the rating plat e attached to the
door. Connect equipment stamped "NAT" only to natural gas and that stamped "PRO" only to LP
(Propane) gas.
Installation shall be made with a gas connector that complies with national and local codes.
Quick disconnect devices, if used, shall likewise comply with national and local codes.
DANGER
The fryer MUST
MUSTMUST
MUST be connected to the gas supply specified on the rating and serial number
plate located on the back of the fryer door.
DANGER
If gas odors are detected, the gas supply MUST
MUSTMUST
MUST be shut off at the main shut-off valve. The
local gas company or FASC should be contacted immediately to rectify the problem.
A. The gas supply (service) line must be the same size or greater than the fryer inlet line. This
fryer is equipped with a 3/4" (22 mm) male inlet. The gas supply line must be sized to
accommodate all the gas-fired equipment that may be connected to that gas supply. Consult
your contractor, gas company, supplier, or other knowledgeable authorities.
Recommended Gas Supply Line Sizes
Gas Types Number of Fryers
1 2 to 3 4 or more (*)
Natural Gas 3/4" (22 mm) 1" (28 mm) 1-1/4" (35 mm)
Propane Gas 1/2" (15 mm) 3/4" (22 mm) 1" (28 mm)
(*) When exceeding 18 feet for a configuration of more than four fryers, it is necessary to provide
a 1-1/4" (35 mm) rigid gas connection.