HOBART HGF SERIES GAS FRYERS
WITH OR WITHOUT FILTER
MODELS
HGF35 ML-126994
HGF45 ML-126995
HGF65 ML-126996
HGF85 ML-126997
HG35F ML-135536
HG45F ML-135537
HG65F ML-135538
HG85F ML-135539
701 S. RIDGE AVENUE
TROY, OHIO 45374-0001
937 332-3000
www.hobartcorp.com
FORM 34838 (Nov. 2002)
IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY
THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO INSTALL GAS
EQUIPMENT, WHO SHOULD PERFORM THE INITIAL FIELD START-UP AND
ADJUSTMENTS OF THE EQUIPMENT COVERED BY THIS MANUAL.
POST IN A PROMINENT LOCATION THE INSTRUCTIONS TO BE FOLLOWED IN THE
EVENT THE SMELL OF GAS IS DETECTED. THIS INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED
FROM THE LOCAL GAS SUPPLIER.
IMPORTANT
IN THE EVENT A GAS ODOR IS DETECTED, SHUT
DOWN UNITS AT MAIN SHUTOFF VALVE AND
CONTACT THE LOCAL GAS COMPANY OR GAS
SUPPLIER FOR SERVICE.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPORS OR LIQUIDS IN THE
VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
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.
IN THE EVENT OF A POWER FAILURE, DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS DEVICE.
© HOBART CORPORATION, 2002
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL .............................................................................................................................................4
SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................................................................4
OPTIONS AND FEATURES (Filter Ready Fryers)......................................................................4
OPTIONS AND FEATURES (Non-Filter Ready Fryers) .............................................................5
BATTERY CONFIGURATIONS (Non-Filter Ready Models Only)..............................................5
OPTIONS AND FEATURES (Filter-In-A-Drawer Filtration System)...........................................6
BATTERY CONFIGURATIONS (Filter-In-A-Drawer Interplumbed Filtration
System Models Only) ..................................................................................................................... 6
FIELD-INSTALLED ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................8
FACTORY-INSTALLED ACCESSORIES ....................................................................................8
HGF SERIES FRYMATE (Dump Station Batteries Only)............................................................8
INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................................9
UNPACKING ..................................................................................................................................9
LOCATION (All Models).............................................................................................................. 10
INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS........................................................................... 10
ASSEMBLY .................................................................................................................................. 11
GAS CONNECTIONS ................................................................................................................. 12
GAS PRESSURES (All Models)................................................................................................. 12
TESTING THE GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM ..................................................................... 12
LEVELING FRYER (All Models) ................................................................................................. 13
FLUE CONNECTIONS (All Models) .......................................................................................... 13
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (Filter-Ready and Filter-In-A-Drawer Fryers Only).............. 13
OPERATION...................................................................................................................................... 14
BEFORE FIRST USE (All Models) ............................................................................................. 14
FILLING FRY TANK WITH SHORTENING (All Models) .......................................................... 14
OVER TEMPERATURE DEVICE .............................................................................................. 14
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MANUAL PILOT IGNITION (Non-Filter Ready) .............. 15
TURNING THE FRYER ON (Non-Filter Ready) ....................................................................... 15
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MANUAL PILOT IGNITION (Filter Ready Models) ......... 16
TURNING THE FRYER ON (Filter Ready models) .................................................................. 16
TURNING THE FRYER OFF...................................................................................................... 17
EXTENDED SHUTDOWN .......................................................................................................... 17
FRYING FOODS (All Models) .................................................................................................... 17
SHORTENING LIFE (All Models) ............................................................................................... 18
DAILY FILTERING....................................................................................................................... 18
CLEANING......................................................................................................................................... 20
DAILY ........................................................................................................................................... 20
MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................................. 20
VENT ............................................................................................................................................ 20
SERVICE...................................................................................................................................... 20
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INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND CARE OF HG
SERIES GAS FRYERS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL
Hobart HGF Series Gas Fryers are produced with quality workmanship and material. Proper
installation, usage and maintenance of your fryer will result in many years of satisfactory performance.
It is suggested that you thoroughly read this entire manual and carefully follow all of the instructions
provided.
NOTE: For units equipped with Filter-In-A-Drawer, refer to the Filter-In-A-Drawer Operation manual
and the supplemental Filter-In-A-Drawer instructions supplied with the fryer battery.
SPECIFICATIONS
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OPTIONS AND FEATURES (Filter Ready Fryers)
• Stainless Steel Tank (Standard)
• Tri-, Twin- or Single-Basket (Twin Standard)
• Manual Pilot (Standard)
• Filter-Ready (Stand-alone fryers for use with HMF50 and HMF85 mobile filters only)
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OPTIONS AND FEATURES (Non-Filter Ready Fryers)
• Stainless Steel Tank (Standard)
• Tri-, Twin- or Single-Basket (Twin Standard)
• Manual Pilot (Standard)
BATTERY CONFIGURATIONS (Non-Filter Ready Models Only)
• Batteries can be configured with any non-filter ready HG Series Fryer or Frymate Dump Station;
only one Frymate Dump Station per battery (Fig. 1).
• All HGF Series Fryers can be free-standing or arranged in batteries of 2 to 4 units.
• The number preceding the model number of your HG Series Fryer refers to the number of units
in a battery.
A
A
B
A
BC
A
BCD
= Dump Station = Fryer
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
Fig. 1
D
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OPTIONS AND FEATURES (Filter-In-A-Drawer Filtration System)
• Stainless Steel Tank (Standard)
• Basket Lift with Timer
• Tri-, Twin- or Single-Basket (Twin Standard)
• Manual Pilot (Standard)
• Filter-In-A-Drawer Interplumbed Filtration System (F Models Only)
BATTERY CONFIGURATIONS (Filter-In-A-Drawer Interplumbed Filtration System Models Only)
2 Cabinets in Battery
Fryer Fryer Fryer Dump Dump Fryer
AB
Filter
3 Cabinets in Battery
Fryer Fryer Fryer
AB
Dump Fryer Fryer
A
B
C
Filter
C
Filter
AB A
Filter
Fryer Dump Fryer
AB
C
Filter Filter
Filter
B
Fryer Fryer Dump
A
BC
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