Henny Penny OFG-32X Installation Manual

Model OFE/OFG-321,322,323,324

SECTION 2. INSTALLATION

2-1. INTRODUCTION This section provides the installation instructions for

the Henny Penny Open Fryer.

Installation of the unit should be performed only by a

qualified service technician.

Do not puncture the unit with any objects such as

drills or screws as component damage or electrical
shock could result.

2-2. UNPACKING The Henny Penny Open Fryer has been tested, inspected, and

expertly packed to ensure arrival at its destination in the best
possible condition. The unit is banded to a wooden skid and
then packed inside a heavy cardboard carton with sufficient
padding to withstand normal shipping treatment.

Any shipping damage should be noted in the presence
of the delivery agent and signed prior to his or her
departure.

1. Carefully cut bands from cardboard carton.

2. Lift carton from the unit.

3. Cut and remove the metal bands holding the fryer to the
pallet.

4. Remove the fryer from the pallet.

Take care when moving the fryer to prevent
personal injury. The fryer can weigh between
305 lbs. (138 kg) and 616 lbs. (279 kg).

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2-3. SELECTING THE The proper location of the open fryer is very important for
LOCATION the duration, speed, and convenience. The location of the

open fryer should allow clearances for servicing and proper
operation. Choose a location which will provide easy
loading and unloading without interfering with the final
assembly of food orders. Operators have found that frying
from raw to finish, and holding the product in warmers
provides fast continuous service. Keep in mind, the best
efficiency will be obtained by a straight line operation, i.e.,
raw in one side and finished out the other side. Order
assembly can be moved away with only a slight loss of
efficiency.

To prevent severe burns from splashing hot
shortening, position and install fryer to prevent
tipping or movement. Restraining ties may be used
for stabilization.

To avoid fire, install the open fryer with minimum
clearance from all combustible and noncombustible
materials, 4 inches (10.16 cm) from the side and 4
inches (10.16 cm) from the back. If installed properly,
the open fryer is designed for operation on combustible
floors and adjacent to combustible walls.

Do not spray aerosols in the vicinity of this appliance
while it is in operation.

2-4. LEVELING THE OPEN For proper operation, the open fryer should be level from
FRYER

side to side and front to back. Using a level placed on the
flat areas around the frypot collar, on the middle well, adjust
the casters until the unit is level.

2-5. VENTILATION OF OPEN The open fryer should be located with provision for venting
FRYER

into an adequate exhaust hood or ventilation system. This is
essential to permit efficient removal of the steam exhaust and
frying odors. Special precaution must be taken in designing
an exhaust canopy to avoid interference with the operation of
the open fryer. We recommend you consult a local
ventilation or heating company to help in designing an
adequate system.

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2-5. VENTILATION OF OPEN
FRYER
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Ventilation must conform to local, state, and national
codes. Consult your local fire department or building
authorities.

When installing the gas open fryer, do not attach an
extension to the gas flue exhaust stack. This may impair
proper operation of the burner, causing malfunctions
and possible negative back draft.

2-6. GAS SUPPLY

cabinet to determine the proper gas supply requirements. The
minimum supply for natural gas is 7 inches water column
(1.7 kPa), and 10 inches water column (2.49 kPa) for propane.

The gas open fryer is factory available for either natural or propane

gas. Check the data plate inside the front door of the

Do not attempt to use any gas other than that specified
on the data plate. Incorrect gas supply could cause a fire
or explosion resulting in severe injuries and/or property
damage.

Please refer below for the recommended hookup of the fryer to
main gas line supply.

To avoid possible serious personal injury:

codes, the American National Standard Z223.1-(the latest
edition) National Fuel Gas Code, and the local
municipal building codes. In Canada, installation must be
in accordance with Standard CAN/CSA B 149.1 &

Installation Codes - Gas Burning Appliances and local codes.

• Installation must conform with local, state, and national

In Australia, in accordance with Australian Gas

Authority rules AS5601.1/2-2010.

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2-6. GAS SUPPLY • The fryer and its manual shutoff valve must be disconnected
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testing of that system at test pressures in excess of

(3.45 kPa) (34.5 mbar).

from the gas supply piping system during any pressure

½ PSIG

• The fryer must be isolated from the gas supply piping
system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve
during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping
system at test pressures equal to or less than ½ PSIG
(3.45 kPa) (34.5 mbar).

• A standard one inch (2.54 cm), black steel pipe and
malleable fittings should be used for gas service connections
for 3 well open fryers, 3/4 inch (1.91 cm) for 2 wells, and 1/2
inch (1.27 cm) for single wells.

• Do not use cast iron fittings.

• Although one inch (2.54 cm) size pipe is recommended for
3 wells, 3/4 inch (1.91 cm) for 2 wells, and 1/2 inch (1.27 cm)
for single wells, piping should be of adequate size and
installed to provide a supply of gas sufficient to meet the
maximum demand without undue loss of pressure between
the meter and the open fryer. The pressure loss in the piping
system should not exceed 0.3 in. water column (0.747 mbar).

Provisions should be made for moving the open fryer for
cleaning and servicing. This may be accomplished by:

1. Installing a manual gas shut off valve and a disconnect
union, or

2. Installing a heavy-duty design A.G.A. certified
connector. In order to be able to service this appliance,
which is provided with casters, a connector complying
with ANSI Z21.69 or CAN 1-6.l0m88 and a
quick-disconnect device, complying with ANSI Z21.41
or CAN 1-6.9m70, must be installed. It must also be
installed with restraining means to guard against
transmission of strain to the connector as specified in
the appliance manufacturer's instruction.

3. See the illustration on the following page for the proper
connection of flexible gas line and cable restraint.

The cable restraint limits the distance the open fryer can be
pulled from the wall. For cleaning and servicing the unit,
the cable must be unsnapped from the open fryer and the
flexible gas line disconnected. This will allow better
access to all sides of the open fryer. The gas line and cable
restraint must
servicing is complete.

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be reconnected once the cleaning or