Bakbar GT18 Installation Manual

400mm Gas Fryer

Model GT18

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL

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MANUFACTURED BY

Moffat Limited

Rolleston 7675
New Zealand

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Contents List

BLUE SEAL GT18 - 400mm GAS FRYER (Single Tank - 18 Ltr)

Part 1 Introduction...................................................................................... 2

Part 2 Specifications .................................................................................. 3

General ........................................................................................................................................ 3

Gas Connection ......................................................................................................................... 3

Gas Supply Requirements ......................................................................................................... 4

Part 3 Installation ........................................................................................ 4

Installation Req uirement s .......................................................................................................... 5

Unpacking ................................................................................................................................... 5

Location ....................................................................................................................................... 5

Clearances .................................................................................................................................. 5

Assembly ...................................................................................................................................... 6

Gas Connection ......................................................................................................................... 6

Commissioning ............................................................................................................................ 7

Part 4 Operation ......................................................................................... 8

Operation Guide ........................................................................................................................ 8

Description of Controls .............................................................................................................. 8

Before Use .................................................................................................................................... 9

Filling the Tank ............................................................................................................................. 9

Lighting the Pilot Burner ............................................................................................................. 9

Lighting the Main Burner ......................................................................................................... 10

Set the Operating Temperatur e ............................................................................................ 10

Turning F ryer to ‘Pilot’ or ‘Off’ Positions ................................................................................ 10

Guide and Care of Fry ing Oils a nd Fats ............................................................................... 10

Part 5 Cleaning and Maintenance ......................................................... 11

General ...................................................................................................................................... 11

Draining and Cleaning ............................................................................................................ 11

Daily Cleaning .......................................................................................................................... 11

Weekly Cleaning ...................................................................................................................... 12

Periodic Maintenance ............................................................................................................ 12

Part 6 Gas Conversion ............................................................................. 13

Gas Conv ersion Procedure .................................................................................................... 13

Gas Specificatio ns ................................................................................................................... 15

Part 7 Replacement Parts List .................................................................. 16

Part 1 Introduction

We are confident that you will be delighted with your Blue Seal 400mm Gas Fryer, and it will become a most
valued appliance in your commercial kitchen.

To ensure you receive the utmost benefit from your new Blue Seal Appliance, there are two important things
you can do.

Firstly:

Please read this instruction book carefully and follow the directions given. The time taken wil l be well
spent.

Secondly:

If you are unsure of any aspect of the installation, instructions or performance of your appliance, contact
your Blue Seal Fryer dealer promptly. In many cases a phone call coul d answer your question.

WARNING:

MPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION, SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY OR DEATH.

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READ THE INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR SERVICING THIS

APPLIANCE.

WARNING:

INSTRUCTIONS TO BE FOLLOWED IN THE EVENT THE USER SMELLS GAS ARE TO BE POSTED IN A PROMINENT LOCATION. THIS INFORMATION
SHALL BE OBTAINED BY CONSULTING THE LOCAL GAS SUPPLIER.

WARNING:

REAT CARE MUST BE TAKEN BY THE OPERATOR TO USE THE EQUIPMENT SAFELY TO GUARD IT AGAINST RISK OF FIRE.

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 THE APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE LEFT ‘ON’, UNATTENDED.
 IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT A REGULAR INSPECTION IS MADE BY A COMPETENT SERVICEMAN TO ENSURE CORRECT AND SAFE

OPERATION OF YOUR APPLIANCE IS MAINTAINED.

 DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPOURS OR LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER

APPLIANCE.

 DO NOT SPRAY AEROSOLS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS APPLIANCE WHILE IT IS IN OPERATION.

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AUTION

This appliance is;



For professional use and is to be used by qualified persons only.



Only qualified service persons are to carry out installation, servicing and gas
conversion operations.

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Components having adjustments protected (e.g. paint sealed) by the manufacturer
should not be adjusted by the user / operator.



DO NOT operate the appliance without the legs supplied fit ted.

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Part 2 Specifications

Model Covered in this Specification -

GT18 400mm GAS FRYER (Single Tank - 18 Ltr).

General

Gas Connection

Gas supply connection point is lo cated 40mm from
the right hand side, 24mm from the rear and 223mm
from the floor.

- Flexible Hose Connection

If a Gas Hose assembly is used to connect this
appliance, the hose and all fittings must hav e a

minimum
diameter to ensure gas flow rate capacity
required by this appliance is achieved.

This must be verified by the operating pressure
testing at the maximum gas supply demand
condition.

The Gas Hose assembly should also be classified
for use in the commercial kitchen conditions, the
appliance will be used in.

Recommended Gas Hose Assembly Specification:

- AS/NZS 1869 Class B or D compliant or equivalent,
that meets the following requirements:-

Class

B

D

¾” (Natural Gas) or ½” (LPG) inside bore

Max Working

Pressure

at 23 ± 2ºC

7.0 kPa

2.6 MPa

Working

Temperature

Range

- 20ºC to + 125ºC

Resistance to Oil

Oil resistant lining
and cover.

A commercial gas fired fryer fitted with a 90MJ/hr,
Multi Jet Target ’U’ Burner and pilot burner,
controlled by a single gas controller which controls
both pilot and main burner. It is available in single
model type only.

This Fryer is fitted with an Over Temperature Safety
Cut Out system with Full Flame Failure Safety
Controls.

An open tank design to make cleaning a si m p le
and easy task.

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Part 2 Specifications

Gas Supply Requirements

- Non UK Models:

Input Rating
(N.H.G.C.)

Supply Pressure

Burner Operating Pressure

Gas Connection

- UK Models:

Appliance Classification:

Category: II

Heat Input (nett)
Gas Rate
Supply Pressure
Burner Operating Pressure
Gas Connection

Gas Natural LP Gas / Butane

90 MJ/hr 90 MJ/hr

(85,300 Btu/hr)

(85,300 Btu/hr)

1.13 - 2.0 kPa 2.75 - 3.0 kPa

(4.5” - 8.0” w.c.) (11” - 12” w.c.)

0.90 kPa (*) 2.5 kPa (*)
(3.6” w.c.) (10.0” w.c.)

¾” BSP Male

(20, 37). Flue Type: A

2H3P

1.

Natural Gas (G20) Propane (G31)

22.5 kW 22.5 kW

2.26 m3/hr 1.75 kg/hr

20 mbar 37 mbar

9.0 mbar (*) 25 mbar (*)

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/4” BSP Male

Town Gas (**)

90 MJ/hr

(85,300 Btu/hr)

0.75 - 1.5 kPa
(3” - 6” w.c.)

0.39 kPa (*)
(1.6” w. c.)

NOTE:

 (*) Measure the Burner Operating Pressure at the Operating Pressure Test Point (Lower - Out) on the Gas

Control Valve, with Main Burner operating.

 (**) TOWN GAS Only - Gas Control Valve - Operating Pressure Adjusting Screw should be replaced with the

Knock Out Plug supplied in Town Gas Kit and the operating pressure adjusted at the External Gas Pressure
Regulator. Both the Knock Out Plug and External Regulator are supplied in the Town Gas Conversion Kit.

 Refer to the ‘Gas Conversion and Specifications’ section of this manual for further details.

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