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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 General
Read the instructions in this manual thoroughly before attempting to service this equipment. This
manual covers all configurations of models MH52 and BIH52 fryers built since December 1995.
Models designated MH52 do not have built-in filtration systems. Models designated BIH52 are
equipped with FootPrint III built-in filtration systems.
H52 Series fryers feature deep cold-zones and easy to clean open frypots. The fryers are controlled by
multi-product cooking computers or optional thermostat controllers. Fryers in this series come in full
or split-pot arrangements, and can be purchased as single units or grouped in batteries of up to five
fryers.
1.2 Safety Information
Before attempting to service this equipment, read the instructions in this manual thoroughly.
Throughout this manual, you will find notations enclosed in double-bordered boxes similar to the ones
below.
CAUTION box es contain information about actions or conditions that may cause or result in a
malfunction of the system.
CAUTION
Example of a CAUTION box.
WARNING boxes contain information about actions or conditions that may cause or result in
damage to the system, and which may cause the system to malfunction.
WARNING
Example of a WARNING box.
DANGER boxes contain information about actions or conditions that may cause or result in injury to
personnel, and which may cause damage to your system and/or cause the system to malfunction.
DANGER
Hot cooking oil causes severe burns. Never attempt to move a fryer containing hot
cooking oil or to transfer hot cooking oil from one container to another.
Fryers in this series are equipped with automatic safety features:
1. A high-limit thermostat causes the gas valve to close should the controlling thermostat fail or
computer temperature probe fail.
2. In BIH52 fryers, a safety switch built into the drain valve prevents the gas valve from opening
with the drain valve even partially open.