Frymaster YSCFC2424G Owner’s Manual

*8196352A*

Model YSCFC24 Systems

with Built-In Filtration

Installation & Operation Manual

YSCFC24 Series Flatbottom Gas Fryers

Frymaster/Dean, a member of the Commercial Food Equipment Service Association,
recommends using CFESA Certified Technicians.

PRINTED IN THE USA

24-Hour Service Hotline [phone] NOVEMBER 2011

Please read all sections of this manual and retain for future reference.

This product has been certified as commercial cooking equipment and MUST be installed by

professional personnel as specified. Installation, maintenance and repairs should be performed

by your FRYMASTER FACTORY AUTHORIZED SERVICER.

DANGER

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any

other cooking appliance.

DANGER

Instructions explaining procedures to be followed MUST be posted in a prominent location in

the event the operator detects a gas leak. This information can be obtained from the local gas

company or gas supplier.

WARNING

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property

damage, injury or death. Read the installation, operating and maintenance instructions

thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment.

DANGER

Safe and satisfactory operation of your equipment depends on proper installation. Installation

MUST conform with local codes, or in absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code,

ANSI Z223.1; The Natural Gas Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.1; The Propane Installation

Code, CAN/CGA-B149.2; or The latest edition of the National Electric Code, N.F.P.A. 70.

NOTICE

IF, DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE CUSTOMER USES A PART F OR THIS MANITOWOC

FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT OTHER THAN AN UNMODIFIED NEW OR RECY CLED PART

PURCHASED DIRECTLY FROM FRYMASTER/DEAN, OR ANY OF ITS AUTHORIZED SERVICERS,

AND/OR THE PART BEING USED IS MODIFIED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONFIGURATION, THIS

WARRANTY WILL BE VOID. FURTHER, FRYMASTER/DEAN AND ITS AFFILIAT ES WILL NOT BE

LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIMS, DAMAGES OR EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE CUSTOMER WHICH

ARISE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DUE TO THE INSTALLATION OF

ANY MODIFIED PART AND/OR PART RECEIVED FROM AN UNAUTHORIZED SERVICER.

DANGER

The crumb tray in fryers equipped with a filter system must be emptied into a fireproof container

at the end of frying operations each day. Some food particles can spontaneously combust if left

soaking in certain shortening material. Additional information can be obtained in the filtration

manual included with the system.

NOTICE

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires any and all gas products to be installed by a

licensed plumber or pipe fitter.

DANGER

The front ledge of the fryer is not a step. Do not stand on the fryer. Serious injury can result

from slips or contact with the hot oil.

WARNING

Drawings and photos used in this manual are intended to illustrate operational, cleaning and

technical procedures and may not conform to on-site management operational procedures.

WARNING

No structural material on the fryer should be altered or removed to accommodate placement of

the fryer under a hood. Questions? Call the Frymaster/Dean Service Hotline at 1-800-551-8633.

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 Food and Drug Administration.

COMPUTERS

FCC

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) This device must accept any interfere nce

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. While this device is a verified Class

A device, it has been shown to meet the Class B limits.

CANADA

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A or B limits for radio noise emissions as set out by the

ICES-003 standard of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Cet appareil numerique n’emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassany les limites de classe A et B

prescrites dans la norme NMB-003 edictee par le Ministre des Communcations du Canada.

DANGER

THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE

CANCER AND/OR BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
Operation, installation, and servicing of this product could expose you to airborne particles of
glasswool or ceramic fibers, crystalline silica, and/or carbon monoxide. Inhalation of airborne

particles of glasswool or ceramic fibers is known to the State of California to cause cancer.

Inhalation of carbon monoxide is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other

reproductive harm.

WARNING

Do not bang fry baskets or other utensils on the fryer’s joiner strip. The strip is present to seal

the joint between the fry vessels. Banging fry baskets on the strip to dislodge shortening will

distort the strip, adversely affecting its fit. It is designed for a tight fit and should only be

removed for cleaning.

Y24G Series Flatbottom Gas Fryers

INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page #

1. DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS 1-1

2. PRE-INSTALLATION 2-1

3. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3-1

4. INITIAL STARTUP 4-1

5. DAILY OPERATION 5-1

6. PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE 6-1

7. TROUBLESHOOTING 7-1

YSCFC24 SERIES FLATBOTTOM GAS FRYERS

CHAPTER 1: DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS

The YSCFC24 Series gas fryers are energy-efficient, gas-fired units, design-certified by the
American Gas Association and the National Sanitation Foundation, and manufactured to their basic
performance and application specifications. All units are shipped completely assembled, with all
accessories packed inside the frypot. All units are adjusted, tested, and inspected at the factory
prior to crating for shipment.

NOTE
After uncrating, immediately inspect the equipment for visible
signs of shipping damage. If such damage has occurred, do not
refuse shipment, but contact the shipper and file the appropriate
freight claims.

1.1 OPERATING CONTROLS

Each unit is shipped with a solid-state electronic thermostat controller. The controller is mounted
inside the cabinet. The controller contains an automatic melt cycle which activates the main burner
"ON" for 4 seconds, then "OFF" for about 18 seconds, and is activated automatically every time the
frypot shortening temperature is less than 150°F (66°C). The melt cycle is used to heat solid
shortening properly.

Each unit is equipped with a control panel with two indicator lights and a power switch and reset
switch located in a control box inside the cabinet.

Note: Not equipped with oil-out switches. Boil-out is not allowed in any
YUM! location.

1.2 AUTOMATIC SAFETY FEATURES

YSCFC24 Series gas fryers come equipped with the following features:

A. High oil-temperature detection to shut off gas to the main burners through the solenoid-

actuated gas valve.
B. Combination gas valve includes built-in pressure regulator.
C. Pressure switch - air prover built into outlet duct shuts off power to the burners in the event

of blower failure.
D. Drain valve safety switch prohibits burner ignition if the valve is not completely

DANGER

ALL FRYERS MUST BE CONNECTED ONLY TO THE TYPE OF GAS IDENTIFIED ON

THE RATING PLATE!

closed.

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1.3 RATING PLATE

The rating plate can be found inside the fryer door. Information on this plate includes the model
and serial numbers, as well as BTU/hr output of the burners, outlet gas pressure in inches W.C.,
and configuration: natural or propane gas. Rating plate data is essential for proper unit
identification, communicating with the factory or requesting special parts and/or information.

1.4 SERVICE PROBLEMS

Call 1-800-551-8633 for the location of your nearest Factory Authorized Servicer. Always have the
model and serial numbers of your filter and fryer ready for when you speak to a representative. A
parts list is included in Chapter 8 of this manual. Customers may order parts directly from their
local Factory Authorized Servicer. Call 1-800-551-8633 for the location of your nearest Factory
Authorized Servicer. Factory address and phone numbers are on the rear cover of this manual.

1.5 AFTER PURCHASE

In order to improve service, have the following chart filled in by the Frymaster Authorized Service
Technician who installed this equipment.

Authorized Service
Technician/FAS
Address

Telephone/Fax
Model Number
Serial Number
Gas Type

1.6 ORDERING PARTS

Customers may order parts directly from their local Factory Authorized Servicer. For this address
and phone number, contact your Factory Authorized Servicer or call the Frymaster Service Hotline
phone number, 1-800-551-8633.

To speed up your order, provide the model number, serial number, gas type, part needed, item part
number (if known), and quantity needed.

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1.7 COMPUTER INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. While this device is a verified Class A device, it has been
shown to meet the Class B limits. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of the equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense.

The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio and television technician
for additional suggestions.

The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission
helpful: "How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems". This booklet is available
from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.

1.8 SAFETY INFORMATION

Before attempting to operate your unit, 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

CAUTION boxes contain information about actions or conditions that may cause or result in a
malfunction of your system.

WARNING

WARNING boxes contain information about actions or conditions that may cause or result in

damage to your system, and which may cause your system to malfunction.

DANGER

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 your system to
malfunction.

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1.9 SERVICE PERSONNEL

1.9.1 Definitions

A. Qualified and/or Authorized Operating Personnel

1. Qualified/authorized operating personnel are those who have carefully read the information
in this manual and have familiarized themselves with the equipment functions, or have had
previous experience with the operation of equipment covered in this manual.

B. Qualified Installation Personnel

1. Qualified installation personnel are individuals, or firms, corporations, or companies, which,
either in person or through a representative are engaged in and are responsible for the
installation of gas-fired appliances. Qualified personnel must be experienced in such work,
be familiar with all gas precautions involved, and have complied with all requirements of
applicable national and local codes.

C. Qualified Service Personnel

1. Qualified service personnel are those who are familiar with Frymaster equipment and have
been authorized by Frymaster to perform service on Frymaster equipment. All authorized
service personnel are required to be equipped with a complete set of service parts manuals
and stock a minimum amount of parts for Frymaster equipment. A list of Frymaster Factory
Authorized Servicers (FAS’s) is located on the Frymaster website at www.frymaster.com

Failure to use qualified service personnel will void the Frymaster warranty on your
equipment.

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YSCFC24 SERIES FLATBOTTOM GAS FRYERS

CHAPTER 2: PRE-INSTALLATION

2.1 GENERAL

A. Installation of any gas-fired equipment should be performed by qualified personnel.
B. A manual gas shut-off valve must be installed in the gas supply line between the

appliance(s) and the main gas supply for safety and ease of future service.

2.2 CLEARANCES

The appliance area must be kept clear of all combustibles. Each unit is design-certified for the
following installations:

1. Commercial use only (not for household use).

2. For installation on a combustible floor when equipped with the factory supplied 5" casters (6"

work height).

3. Areas with a minimum clearance of 6" side, 6" rear and 6" from the floor for combustible

construction. YSCFC24 Series flatbottom gas fryers must be installed with the casters provided.
Locking casters should be installed on the front (cook side) of the fryer.

2.3 STANDARDS

Installation must be accomplished in accordance with all applicable state and local codes, with
special attention to the following standards:

A. The fryer and its individual shut-off valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping

system during any pressure testing of that system at pressures in excess of 1/2 PSI.

B. The fryer must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual

manual shut-off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system as
pressures equal to or less than 1/2 PSI.

C. National Fuel Gas Code

ANSI Z-223.1-1988 (or latest edition)
American Gas Association
1515 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22209

D. National Electrical Code

ANSI/NFPA #70-1984 (or latest edition)
American National Standards Institute
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018

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2.3 STANDARDS (cont.)

E. NFPA Standards #96 and #211 (latest edition)

National Fire Protection Association
470 Atlantic Avenue
Boston, MA 02110

WARNING

Local building codes will usually not permit a deep fat fryer with

an open tank of hot oil to be installed immediately next to an

open flame of any type, whether a broiler or the open burner of a

range. Check local codes before beginning installation.

2.4 AIR SUPPLY & VENTILATION

The area around the appliance must be kept clear to avoid airflow obstruction of
combustion and ventilation air as well as for ease of maintenance and service. Never use
the interior of the fryer cabinet for storage.

A. Means must be provided for any commercial, heavy-duty cooking appliance to exhaust

combustion wastes to the outside of the building. It is essential that a deep fat fryer be
located under an approved exhaust hood or that an exhaust fan be provided in the wall
above the unit, as exhaust gas temperatures are in the vicinity of 450°F-600°F (232-343°C).

Exhaust hoods and air conditioning systems can produce slight air drafts in the room, which
can interfere with pilot or burner performance. Air movement patterns should be defined
during installation. If pilot or burner problems arise or persist, alteration of air movement
patterns will be required.

B. Do not place the flue outlet of the fryer directly into the plenum of the hood; fryer gas

combustion will be affected.

C. Exhaust temperatures, in addition to the open tank of hot oil, make the storage of anything

on shelving over or behind the fryer unsafe.

D. Filters and drip troughs should be part of any industrial hood. Consult local codes before

installing an industrial hood.

2.5 ALTITUDE

The input rating (BTU/hr) of YSCFC24 Series fryers is rated for elevations up to 2,000 feet (610
Meters). For elevations above 2,000 feet (610 Meters), the rating should be reduced four percent
for each additional 1,000 feet (305 Meters) above sea level.

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YSCFC24 SERIES FLATBOTTOM GAS FRYERS

CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

3.1 UNPACKING

Check that the container is upright. Use outward prying - no hammering - to remove the carton.
Inspect the fryer(s) for visible damage. If such damage has occurred, do not refuse shipment, but
contact the carrier and file the appropriate freight claims.

FRYMASTER FRYERS EQUIPPED WITH LEGS ARE FOR PERMANENT

INSTALLATION. FOR MOVEABLE OR PORTABLE INSTALLATION, FRYMASTER

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT CASTERS MUST BE USED.

QUESTIONS? CALL 1-800-551-8633.

3.2 CASTERS

Casters should be installed near where the appliance is to be used. After unpacking, raise the unit
approximately 12 inches to attach casters to the couplings. Lower the fryer gently to prevent
damaging the casters and internal mounting hardware. Use a pallet lift jack if available, when
installing casters. Systems ordered with optional casters come with casters installed.

3.3 POSITIONING

Do not push against any of the edges of the unit to adjust its position. Lift fryer slightly and place it
where it is to be installed. Although all metal parts are deburred during manufacture, accidents
could occur if the fryer (or a lineup) should move suddenly when being pushed into position by
hand. Pushing a unit (rather than using a lift jack) also increases the probability of bending the leg
spindles or the internal coupling connectors.

3.4 LEVELING

A. A spirit level should be placed across the top of the fryer and the unit leveled both front-to-

back and side-to-side (side-to-side adjustment is not possible on units equipped with
casters). Erratic burner combustion, inefficient unit operation and oil-drainage problems are
some of the problems caused by unleveled fryers. In addition, units may not match up
properly in a multi-unit battery.

B. If the floor is smooth and level, minor height adjustments can be made with the screw

adjustment on each leg. Adjust to the high corner and measure with the spirit level. Fryers
equipped with casters have no level adjustment options. The floor area where caster­equipped units are installed must be level.

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3.5 GAS CONNECTION

The gas supply (service) line must be the same size or greater than the inlet line of the appliance.
YSCFC24 Series gas fryers use a 3/4" NPT (Schedule 40) inlet; however, the gas supply lines must
be sized to accommodate all the gas-fired equipment that may be connected to that supply.

Consult your contractor, gas company or supplier, or other authorized agent for inspection and
installation. Sealant on all pipe joints must be resistant to LP gas.

3.5.1 Manual Shut-off Valve

The manual shut-off valve must be installed in the gas service line ahead of the appliance in the
gas stream and in a position where it can be reached quickly in the event of an emergency.

3.5.2 Gas Pressure Regulation

All commercial cooking equipment must have a pressure regulator on the incoming service line for
safe and efficient operation, since service pressure may fluctuate with local demand. External
regulators are not required on YSCFC24 Series gas fryers as the pilot safety control valve regulates
gas pressure. If the incoming pressure is in excess of 1/2" PSI (3.45 kPa), a step-down regulator
will be required.

Check burner manifold pressure with a manometer. Natural gas units require 4" W.C. gas pressure
and propane (LP) units require 11" W.C. gas pressure. If a pressure regulator vent line is installed,
it should be vented to the outside of the building in accordance with local codes, or ANSI Z223.1 (or
current revision).

Disconnect the fryer/individual shut-off valve from the main gas supply when pressure testing
systems in excess of 1/2" PSI (3.45 kPa). When pressure-testing systems equal to or less than 1/2"
PSI (3.45 kPa), isolate the fryer by closing the manual control valve prior to testing.

3.5.3 Gas Valve/Orifice Configuration

YSCFC24 Series gas fryers can be connected to either natural or propane gas, depending on the
configuration. The safety control valve and orifices are installed at the factory for the appropriate
gas. If the gas valve and/or orifices require adjustment or conversion in the field, only authorized
service personnel with proper test equipment should make the adjustments or conversion.

3.5.4 Rigid Connections

YSCFC24 Series gas fryers come as single units or in multi-unit batteries. Inspect all installer­supplied gas-intake pipe(s) for dirt, metal dust and other foreign material. Use compressed air to
clear foreign material from supply piping before installing into a service line. Failure to do this can
result in clogged orifices and gas valve damage when gas pressure is applied.

All connections must be sealed with a joint compound suitable for LP gas, and all connections must
be tested with a soapy solution before lighting any pilots. DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME TO
CHECK FOR LEAKS! Detecting gas leaks with an open flame is not only dangerous, but will often
miss small leaks that a soapy solution would detect.

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