Belshaw Brothers SF18, SF24, SF34 General Manual

Shortening Filter

SF18/24/34

Operator’s Manual

and

Technical Supplement

Belshaw Bros., Inc.
814 44th Street NW, Suite 103
Auburn, WA 98001 USA
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Toll Free (US): 1-800-578-2547
E-mail: [e-mail]
www.belshaw.com

Shortening Filter

SF18,SF24 & SF34

Operator’s Manual

Belshaw Bros., Inc.

814 44TH ST NW Suite 103

Auburn, WA 98001 USA

Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail] • http://www.belshaw.com

If you accept the machine from the shipping
company, you are, in effect, saying that the
machine is in good condition, and you must
pay for the machine. Belshaw cannot pay for

shipping damage, because the freight company
has accepted the machine from Belshaw in good
condition, and is responsible for its safe delivery.
For your protection, inspect the machine to see
that no parts are bent, scratched, or otherwise
damaged. If any damage has occurred in
shipping, file a freight claim with the shipping
company immediately.

To unpack the Shortening Filter and transport it
to the workstation:

1. In the kettle is a carton containing the motor.
Remove this carton and take it to the
workstation.

2. Remove the kettle from the frame assembly
and take it to the workstation.

3. Move the rest of the Shortening Filter to the
workstation.

4. Remove and discard all packing materials.

IMPORTANT

Keep this manual for future reference.

EQUIPMENT RECORD

Please provide the information below when you correspond with us about your machine.
Purchased by _____________________________________________________________________
Installed by ______________________________________________________________________
Date of Installation ________________________________________________________________
Model number ___________________________________________________________________
Serial number

052009

MN-1407EN

Belshaw Bros., Inc.

814 44TH ST NW Suite 103

Auburn, WA 98001USA

Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail] • http://www.belshaw.com

Contents

1 Operation 1
2 Cleaning 3

Daily Cleaning 3
Weekly Cleaning 3

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Preface

The Shortening Filter is designed to do the
following things:

• To filter shortening

• To pump filtered shortening into fryer

kettles

• To rinse fryer kettles with shortening

It is not designed to melt shortening or to filter or
pump anything other than shortening.

The machine is available with the following
electrical configurations:

• 115 volts, 1 phase, 50/60 hertz

• 220/240 volts, 1 phase, 50/60 hertz

The Shortening Filter is designed to be used on a
flat, dry floor, underneath the drain of a fryer
kettle. The operator must work safely at all
times and read this manual and follow its
instructions and warnings.

Study the instructions and warnings in this
manual carefully. A thorough understanding of
how to install, maintain, and safely operate the
Shortening Filter will prevent production delays
and injuries.

• Hot shortening can cause serious burns.

Make sure that proper protective gear
(face shield, gloves and apron) are worn
before filtering, disassembly and
cleaning.

• To avoid electrocution or other injury,

unplug the machine before attempting
any adjustment, repair, disassembly, or
cleaning.

• To avoid damaging the machine, never

use force to assemble, disassemble,
operate, clean, or maintain it.

• Be careful never to get shortening,

water, or other materials on the floor. If
anything does get spilled on the floor,
mop it up immediately. Materials on the
floor can cause people to slip or fall,
resulting in serious injury or loss of life.

• To prevent unintentional startup and

possible shortening spillage or fire,
unplug the machine if there is a local
power outage. When the power is
restored, it is safe to plug the machine in
again.

To use the Shortening Filter safely, heed the
following warnings and all other warnings that
appear in this manual:

• Never let water and hot shortening come

in contact with each other. Moisture
causes hot shortening to spatter, which
may cause serious burns.

• Do not overfill the kettle of the

Shortening Filter with shortening. If
shortening overflows the kettle, it could
cause serious burns or could cause
someone to slip on the floor and be
seriously injured.

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• To avoid electrocution, make sure that

all electrical cords are not frayed or
cracked and that they do not pass
through any water or shortening.

• Make sure that all electrical cords are

routed so that no one will trip over them.

1 Operation

To help familiarize yourself with the basic parts
of the Shortening Filter, please study the
photograph below.

Figure 1-1. Shortening Filter, Model SF34.

2. Wait for the shortening to cool to the right

WARNING

Be careful with hot shortening. Always

wear proper protective gear (face shield,

apron and gloves) when filtering,

disassembling and cleaning

Read each step completely before doing what it

tells you to do.

1. Turn off the fryer (heat/thermostat).

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temperature for filtering, as indicated by the
fryer’s thermometer.

Shortening should be cooled to 250°F/121°C.

WARNING

Maximum filtering temperature is

325°F/163°C

Because hot shortening is dangerous,
FILTER SHORTENING AT THE LOWEST
TEMPERATURE THAT WORKS. Hot
shortening may also trip the pump motor.

WARNING

Be careful with hot shortening. It can cause

serious burns.

3. When the shortening has cooled to the right

temperature for filtering, position the
Shortening Filter so its filter bag is directly
underneath the drain of the fryer.

4. Place the outlet nozzle of the hose into the

fryer kettle.

5. Connect the Shortening Filter to an

appropriate power source, as specified on the
data plate.

9. When you are done rinsing the fryer kettle,

turn off the filter pump and allow the fryer
kettle to drain into the Shortening Filter.

10. When all the shortening has drained into the

Shortening Filter, close the fryer’s drain
valve.

11. Being sure that the nozzle of the hose is in the

fryer’s kettle, turn on the filter pump and
depress the footswitch to transfer the filtered
shortening to the fryer.

12. When you are done transferring shortening,

turn off the filter pump.

13. Unplug the machine.

WARNING

Make sure the filter is directly under the

fryer’s drain valve before you open the

valve. If it is not, shortening will get on the

floor, possibly resulting in slips, falls, injury,

or even death. If the shortening is hot,

someone could be seriously burned.

6. Slowly open the fryer’s drain valve. The

shortening will drain into the Shortening
Filter. Note: Do not open the valve
completely, as shortening may splash.

7. To rinse the fryer kettle with shortening, grasp

the hose by the black handle, direct the nozzle
into the fryer kettle, and turn on the filter
pump.

8. After the power has been turned on, the

footswitch (see Figure 2-1) must be depressed
in order to start the pump.

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2 Cleaning

5. Back wash the filter bag with hot soapy water

WARNING

to remove food particles trapped in filter.

Be careful with hot shortening. Always

wear proper protective gear (face shield,

apron and gloves) when filtering,

disassembling and cleaning

When preparing to clean the shortening filter,
always follow these steps before cleaning.

1. Turn off the filter pump, unplug the machine.

2. Slide the Shortening Filter out from under the

fryer.

CAUTION

If debris are picked up by the Shortening

Filter’s pump, the pump or motor might

fail or be seriously damaged. To keep this

from happening, clean the Shortening

Filter at least once a week.

6. Wash filter bag using commercial dishwasher

(water temperature 150°F/65°C minimum)

7. Dry the filter bag completely before

reinstalling over the kettle.

Weekly Cleaning

Clean the Shortening Filter unit once a week, as
follows:

WARNING

Turn off the filter pump before you

disconnect the hose. If you fail to do so,

you may be splattered with hot shortening.

1. Perform daily cleaning as previously
described.

WARNING

Daily Cleaning

1. Disconnect the filter hose assembly while

still hot and drain any remaining shortening
back into the filter kettle to prevent
shortening from hardening in the hose.

2. Store the hose hanging vertically with the

lower end of the hose in a metal container to
catch any shortening that may drip.

3. Remove the filter frame assembly, with the

filter bag attached, from the kettle.

4. Turn the filter bag upside down and empty

the sediment from the bag into a waste
container.

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Thoroughly clean and dry the floor if

shortening, water, or other materials are

spilled. Materials spilled on the floor may

cause serious injury and loss of life.

2. Remove any remaining shortening from the

kettle.

3. Remove the pump/motor housing assembly:

b) Remove the footswitch from the

bracket (See Figure 2-1).

c) Detach the cord from the plastic

retainer clips (See Figure 2-1).

d) Remove the hex bolt (See Figure 2-2).
e) Lift the pump/motor housing off of the

locating pins (See Figure 2-2).

WARNING

You must dry all parts thoroughly. Failure

to dry the kettle completely will cause an

eruption. Shortening will overflow the

sides of the filter and may result in fire,

injury or death.

Figure 2-1. Footswitch.

Figure 2-2. Pump motor housing.

2. Wash the kettle with household dishwashing

detergent, rinse, and dry thoroughly.

3. Wipe the pump/motor housing and

footswitch with a damp cloth. Never wash
down the pump/motor housing or the
footswitch. Dry thoroughly.

4. Reassemble the footswitch and housing.

CAUTION

Never allow water, steam, or any other

liquid to enter the pump motor.

5. Dry all parts thoroughly.

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Shortening Filter

SF18,SF24 & SF34

Technical Supplement

Belshaw Bros., Inc.

814 44TH ST NW Suite 103

Auburn, WA 98001 USA

Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail] • http://www.belshaw.com

If you accept the machine from the shipping
company, you are, in effect, saying that the
machine is in good condition, and you must
pay for the machine. Belshaw cannot pay for

shipping damage, because the freight company
has accepted the machine from Belshaw in good
condition, and is responsible for its safe delivery.
For your protection, inspect the machine to see
that no parts are bent, scratched, or otherwise
damaged. If any damage has occurred in
shipping, file a freight claim with the shipping
company immediately.

To unpack the Shortening Filter and transport it
to the workstation:

1. In the kettle is a carton containing the motor.
Remove this carton and take it to the
workstation.

2. Remove the kettle from the frame assembly
and take it to the workstation.

3. Move the rest of the Shortening Filter to the
workstation.

4. Remove and discard all packing materials.

IMPORTANT

Keep this manual for future reference.

EQUIPMENT RECORD

Please provide the information below when you correspond with us about your machine.
Purchased by _____________________________________________________________________
Installed by ______________________________________________________________________
Date of Installation ________________________________________________________________
Model number ___________________________________________________________________
Serial number

011108

MN-1408EN

Belshaw Bros., Inc.

814 44TH ST NW Suite 103

Auburn, WA 98001USA

Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail] • http://www.belshaw.com

Contents

1 Installation 1

Initial Cleaning 2
Assembling the Shortening Filter 3

2 Troubleshooting 4
3 Appendix 7

Parts List Drawing Insert Page Insert

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Preface

The Shortening Filter is designed to do the
following things:

• To filter shortening

• To pump filtered shortening into fryer

kettles

• To rinse fryer kettles with shortening

It is not designed to melt shortening or to filter or
pump anything other than shortening.

The machine is available with the following
electrical configurations:

• 115 volts, 1 phase, 50/60 hertz

• 220/240 volts, 1 phase, 50/60 hertz

The Shortening Filter is designed to be used on a
flat, dry floor, underneath the drain of a fryer
kettle. The operator must work safely at all
times and read this manual and follow its
instructions and warnings.

Study the instructions and warnings in this
manual carefully. A thorough understanding of
how to install, maintain, and safely operate the
Shortening Filter will prevent production delays
and injuries.

• Hot shortening can cause serious burns.

Make sure that proper protective gear
(face shield, gloves and apron) are worn
before filtering, disassembly and
cleaning.

• To avoid electrocution or other injury,

unplug the machine before attempting
any adjustment, repair, disassembly, or
cleaning.

• To avoid damaging the machine, never

use force to assemble, disassemble,
operate, clean, or maintain it.

• Be careful never to get shortening,

water, or other materials on the floor. If
anything does get spilled on the floor,
mop it up immediately. Materials on the
floor can cause people to slip or fall,
resulting in serious injury or loss of life.

• To prevent unintentional startup and

possible shortening spillage or fire,
unplug the machine if there is a local
power outage. When the power is
restored, it is safe to plug the machine in
again.

To use the Shortening Filter safely, heed the
following warnings and all other warnings that
appear in this manual:

• Never let water and hot shortening come

in contact with each other. Moisture
causes hot shortening to spatter, which
may cause serious burns.

• Do not overfill the kettle of the

Shortening Filter with shortening. If
shortening overflows the kettle, it could
cause serious burns or could cause
someone to slip on the floor and be
seriously injured.

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• To avoid electrocution, make sure that

all electrical cords are not frayed or
cracked and that they do not pass
through any water or shortening.

• Make sure that all electrical cords are

routed so that no one will trip over them.

1 Installation

To help familiarize yourself with the basic parts
of the Shortening Filter, please study the
photograph below.

Figure 1-1. Shortening Filter, Model SF34.

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Initial Cleaning

Before using your new Shortening Filter, clean it
as follows:

1. Remove all packing materials.

2. Remove the pump/motor housing assembly:
a. Remove the footswitch from the bracket

(See Figure 1-2).

b. Detach the cord from the plastic retainer

clips (See Figure 1-2).

c. Remove the hex bolt (See Figure 1-3).
d. Lift the pump/motor housing off of the

locating pins (See Figure 1-3).

CAUTION

Never allow water, steam, or any other

liquid to come into contact with the pump

motor.

3. Wash the kettle with household dishwashing

detergent, rinse, and dry thoroughly.

4. Wipe the pump/motor housing and

footswitch with a damp cloth. Never wash
down the pump/motor housing or the
footswitch. Dry thoroughly.

5. Reassemble the footswitch and housing.

WARNING

You must dry all parts thoroughly.

Moisture causes hot shortening to splatter,

which could cause serious burns.

Figure 1-2. Footswitch.

Figure 1-3. Pump motor housing.

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Assembling the Shortening
Filter

1. Install the filter bag as follows:

2. With the filter frame in hand, take the filter

bag and attach it to the frame using the snaps.
See Figure 1-4.

Figure 1-5. Installing the filter frame.

4. Install the filter hose assembly. Thread the

coupling nut onto the end of the hose
assembly as shown in Figure 1-6.

Figure 1-4. Installing the filter bag.

3. Install the filter assembly (the frame with the

filter bag attached) onto the kettle. See
Figure 1-5.

Figure 1-6. Installing the filter hose.

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2 Troubleshooting

If you have problems with your Shortening
Filter, call your dealer or another qualified
technician.

If your dealer cannot help you, please call
Belshaw at 206-322-5474. When you call,
please specify the following:

• The model number of the machine.

• The serial number of the machine.

• The voltage, phase, and cycle of the

machine.

CAUTION

If you perform repairs yourself or have

them performed by anyone other than a

service technician authorized by Belshaw

Bros., you do so at your own risk.

If your dealer or another local, qualified
technician cannot provide service for your
machine, Belshaw can provide factory service.
First call us for a return goods authorization.
Then send your machine to us, freight prepaid,

with your instructions for service, your phone
number, and the name of the person for us to
contact when we have made a cost estimate. In
most cases, the machine can be shipped back,
freight collect, within five days.

To avoid down time, call us to see whether we
have a machine we can loan to you while your
machine is being serviced.

Ship machines in need of servicing to:
Belshaw Bros., Inc.

814 44th Street NW, Suite 103
Auburn, WA 98001 USA

On the following page is a troubleshooting chart
to help you identify and solve some basic
problems.

WARNING

Disconnect the machine from the power

source before disassembling, repairing, or

wiring.

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THE PUMP MOTOR WILL NOT OPERATE.

Possible Causes What To Do

The power cord is not connected to the power
supply.

The power supply does not match the power
requirements of the machine as specified on the
data plate.

The circuit breaker has been tripped. Push the reset button.

The wiring is faulty. Correct the wiring. Call Belshaw for help.

The power switch is defective. Repair or replace the power switch.

The motor is defective. Repair or replace the motor.

Connect the power cord to the power supply.

Connect the machine to a proper power supply.

WARNING

Before doing the following, turn off the
machine, allow it to cool, and disconnect it
from the power source.

THE SHORTENING FLOW THROUGH THE SYSTEM IS SLOW OR
RESTRICTED.

Possible Causes What To Do

The hose is crimped. Straighten the hose.

Solid shortening is building up inside the hose and
pump

Filter shortening at a higher temperature.

WARNING

The hose is plugged. Clean the hose.

The pickup tube is plugged. Clean the pickup tube.

The bleeder tube is plugged. Clean the bleeder tube.

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Before doing any of the following, turn off the
machine and allow it to cool.

3 Appendix

Parts List Drawing Insert Page

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