Henny Penny 580 Operation Manual

Henny Penny Model 580

SECTION 3. OPERATION

3-1. OPERATING CONTROLS

1 Power/Pump Switch The Power/Pump Switch is a three way switch with center
"OFF" position. Move the switch to the position marked
"POWER" to operate the fryer. Move the switch to the
position marked "PUMP" to operate the optional portable
filter pump. These conditions are covered later in this section.

2 Frypot This reservoir holds the cooking shortening.

3 Cooking Rack This stainless steel rack consists of five shelves which
contain the food product during and after frying.

4 Lid Gasket The lid gasket provides the pressure seal for the frypot
chamber.

5 Deadweight Valve The dead weight style operating pressure relief valve is used
to maintain a constant level of steam pressure within the
frypot. Any excess steam pressure is vented through the
exhaust stack.

6 Safety Relief Valve The safety relief valve is an ASME approved spring loaded
valve set at 14.5 psi. In the event the operation valve
becomes obstructed, this safety valve will release excess
pressure, keeping the frypot chamber at 14.5 psi. If this
occurs, turn the Power/Pump switch to the "OFF" position to
release all pressure from the frypot.

7 Safety Relief Valve THE RING IS NOT TO BE PULLED.
Ring

Severe burns from the steam will result.

8 Pressure Gauge The pressure gauge indicates the pressure inside the cookpot.

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9 Solenoid Valve The solenoid valve is an electro-mechanical device that
causes pressure to be held in the frypot.

The solenoid valve closes at the beginning of the frying cycle
and is opened automatically at the end of the frying cycle. If
this valve should become dirty or the teflon seat nicked,
pressure will not build up and it must be repaired per the
maintenance section.

10 Drain Valve The drain valve is a two-way ball valve. It is normally in the
closed position. Pull the knob out to drain the shortening
from the frypot into the filter drain pan.

DO NOT OPEN THE DRAIN VALVE WHILE
FRY POT IS UNDER PRESSURE. Hot shortening
will exhaust from this valve. Severe burns will result.

11 Drain Interlock The drain interlock switch is a microswitch that provides
Switch protection for the frypot in the event an operator
inadvertently drains the shortening from the frypot while the
main switch is in the POWER position. The switch is
designed to automatically shut off the heat when the drain
valve is opened.

12 Condensation The condensation drain pan is the collection point for the
Drain Pan condensation formed within the steam exhaust
system. It must be removed and emptied periodically.

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3-2. LID OPERATION

To close lid:

1. Lower the lid until lid latches into place.

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2. Pull lid handle forward until it stops.

2 3. Lift up on the lid handle until it stops.

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4. Bring lid handle out towards

you until it stops.

5. Push lid handle down, locking lid in place.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN LID UNTIL THE
PRESSURE DROPS TO ZERO. Lid is locked when fryer
is under pressure. Do not attempt to force the lid latch or
open the lid while under pressure. Opening the lid when
the cookpot is pressurized will allow hot shortening and
moisture to escape from the cookpot, resulting in severe
burns.

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3-2. LID OPERATION (Continued) To open lid:

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN LID UNTIL THE

1 PRESSURE DROPS TO ZERO. Lid is locked when fryer

is under pressure. Do not attempt to force the lid latch or
open the lid while under pressure. Opening the lid when
the cookpot is pressurized will allow hot shortening and
moisture to escape from the cookpot, resulting in severe
burns.

1. Gently raise handle until it stops.

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2. Push handle back until it stops.

3. Lower handle.

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DO NOT raise the lid with the handle in the up position.
Lower the handle before attempting to raise the lid, or
damage to the lid could result.

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4. Push handle back.

5. Unlatch the front lid latch and raise lid with handle.

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