Frymaster BK1814 operation manual Converting to Another Gas Type

Frymaster BK1814 Series Gas Fryers

Chapter 3: Installation

to the first two threads. Doing so may allow some of the compound to enter the gas stream, resulting in clogging of burner orifices and/or the control valve.

2.Open the gas supply to the fryer and check all piping, fittings, and gas connections for leaks with a leak detection fluid.

3.Close the fryer drain valve and fill the frypot with water and boil-out solution to the bottom OIL LEVEL line at the rear of the frypot. Light the fryer and perform the boil-out procedures that are described in the “Lighting Instructions” and “Boiling Out the Frypot” topics found in Chapter 3 of this manual.

DANGER

“Dry-firing” your unit will cause damage to the frypot and can cause a fire. Always ensure that melted shortening, cooking oil, or water is in the frypot before firing your unit.

4.The burner manifold pressure should be checked at this time by the local gas company or an authorized service agent. The tables below and on the following page list the burner manifold gas pressures for the various gas types that can be used with this equipment.

5.Check the programmed temperature or solid-state (analog) controller thermostat setting. (Refer to the separate Frymaster Fryer Controllers User’s Manual furnished with your unit for the setpoint programming instructions for your particular controller.)

3.6Converting to Another Gas Type

DANGER

This appliance was configured at the factory for a specific type of gas. Converting from one type of gas to another requires the installation of specific gas-conversion components.

Switching to a different type of gas without installing the proper conversion components may result in fire or explosion. NEVER ATTACH THIS APPLIANCE TO A GAS SUPPLY FOR WHICH IT IS NOT CONFIGURED!

Conversion of this appliance from one type of gas to another should only be performed by qualified, licensed, and authorized installation or service personnel, as defined in Section 1.7 of this manual.

CE Gas Conversion Kits

826-2937(1814 vats); 826-2939 (HD50 vats) — Natural to Propane 826-2938 (1814 vats); 826-2940 (HD50 vats) — Propane to Natural

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