Frymaster BID80 Series 3.4 Gas Connections

BID80 SERIES GAS FRYERS

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 plate 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 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 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" (19 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

12 to 3 4 or more (*)

Natural Gas 3/4" (19 mm) 1" (25 mm) 1 1/4" (33 mm)

Propane Gas 1/2" (13 mm) 3/4" (19 mm) 1" (25 mm)

(*) When exceeding 18 feet (6 meters) for a configuration of more than four fryers, it is necessary

to provide a 1 1/4" (33 mm) rigid gas connection.

Contents

Main BID80 Series Gas Fryers Installation & Operation Manual BID80 Series With Built-In Filtration Please read all sections of this manual and retain for future reference. Page BID80 Series Gas Fryers TABLE OF CONTENTS BID80 Series Gas Fryers Installation & Operation Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT.) CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.4 Computer Information (cont.) 1.5 Safety Information 1.6 Service Personnel Page CHAPTER 2: IMPORTANT INFORMATION 2.1 Product Description 2.2 Principles of Operation 2.3 Rating Plate 2.4 Pre-Installation Page 2.4 Pre-Installation (cont.) 2.5 Air Supply and Ventilation 2.6 Equipment Installed at High Altitudes 2.7 Receiving and Unpacking Equipment CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION 3.1 Installing the Fryer 3.2 Leveling the Fryer (fryers equipped with legs only) 3.3 Installing Casters and Legs 3.4 Gas Connections Page Page 3.5 Electrical Connections CHAPTER 4: FRYER OPERATIONS 4.1 Initial Start-up 4.2 Boil-Out Procedure 4.2 Boil-Out Procedure (cont.) 4.3 Final Preparation 4.3 Final Preparation (cont.) CHAPTER 5: BUILT-IN FILTRATION Page 5.2 Filtration Preparation Page Page 5.3 Daily Filtration Operation 5.4 Operating the Filter 5.4 Operating the Filter (cont.) Page Page Page Page Page CHAPTER 6: COMPUTER OPERATION 6.1 Operating Fryers with Computer Magic III.5 Computers Page Page 6.2 Programming the Computer Magic III.5 Computer 6.2 Programming the Computer Magic III.5 Computer (cont.) Page CHAPTER 7: PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE 7.1 General 7.2 Daily 7.3 Weekly 7.4 Periodic/Annual 7.4 Periodic/Annual (cont.) 7.5 Stainless Steel Care CHAPTER 8: TROUBLESHOOTING 8.1 General 8.2 Pilot Burner Malfunction 8.2 Pilot Burner Malfunction (cont.) 8.3 Main Burner Malfunctions 8.3 Main Burner Malfunctions (cont.) BID 80 SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 8: TROUBLESHOOTING 8-4 8.4 Wiring Diagrams 6C ORG SWITCH NC 11C RED C BID 80 SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 8: TROUBLESHOOTING 8-5 8.4.2 BID80 Series Interface Board (Enlarged View) Dual Operation Only Page 9-2 9.2 Cabinetry and Related Components 9-3 9.2 Cabinetry and Related Components (cont.) 9.3 Computer and Related Components 9-5 9.3 Computer and Related Components (cont.) 9-6 9.4 Drain Valve Components 9-7 9.5 Filter Pan Components 9-8 9.6 Frypot, Burners and Related Components 9-9 9.6 Frypot, Burners and Related Components (cont.) 9-10 9.7 Oil Return Components To Frypot 9-11 9.7 Oil Return Components (cont.)