Pitco E18B User Manual

Electric Fryer

Project

Item No.

QuantityModel E18B

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

CONSTRUCTION

 Welded tank with a super smooth machine peened

finish ensures easy cleaning.

 Immersion type; sealed construction heating elements

with high temperature stainless steel or stainless steel
sheath.

 Swing away elements make cleaning easy. Interlock

safety switch de-energizes elements when they are
raised.

 Residual heat burns off any carbon deposits when

elements are raised, making them virtually self
cleaning.

 Digital solid state thermostat with built-in melt cycle.
 Provision for tie-in with fire protection systems.

(Shown with optional casters)

STANDARD FEATURES

 Fish/Food grid
 Element shield
 Digital solid state thermostat with melt cycle
 One drain line clean-out rod
 One drain extension
 6" (15.24 cm) legs, adjustable
 Cabinet - Stainless steel front and door, galvanized

sides and back

 Tank - Mild steel with stainless steel front

AVAILABLE OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES

 Stainless steel exterior
 Stainless steel tank
 Casters
 Covers

CONTROLS

 Temperature limit automatically shuts off power to the

heating elements if the fryer temperature exceeds
450°F (232°C) ±15°F (±10°C) / 410°F (210°C) for
international units.

 Each digital controller product key is fully field

programmable.

 Digital controller provides a visual display and audible

indication of temperature, high oil temperature, probe
failure, cook times, and product ready.

OPERATIONS

 Digital controller maintains fryer temperature between

250°F (121°C) and 380°F (193°C).

 Front full port 1-1/4 NPT drain, for quick draining.
 Selectable fryer operating modes.

APPROVALS

 CE Approved
 CSA Certified

(AGA and CGA)

 NSF Listed
 MEA Approved
 UL Listed

Pitco Frialator, Inc., P.O. Box 501, Concord, NH 03302-0501 • 509 Route 3A, Bow, NH 03304, USA

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Model E18B - Electric Fryer

WARNING
This unit contains a mercury relay. DO
NOT put mercury relay in the trash. Relay

NO POWER CORD IS SUPPLIED WITH THE UNIT.
ELECTRIC SERVICE MUST BE HARD WIRED BY
A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN!

ELECTRICAL

VOLTS / FREQ / PHASE AMPS / ø VOLTS / FREQ / PHASE AMPS / ø

208 / 60 / 1ø 115.4 208 / 60 / 3ø 66.6
220 / 50 / 1ø 91.7 220 / 50 / 3ø 53.0
240 / 60 / 1ø 100.0 240 / 60 / 3ø 57.7

380/220 "Y" / 50 / 3ø 30.6
415/240 "Y" / 50 / 3ø 33.3

480 / 60 / 3ø 28.9

MUST be recycled or disposed of as
hazardous waste.

ELECTRICAL INPUT

24.0 KW (20.2 KW for 220 and 380/220 units)

OIL CAPACITY

100 - 115 pounds (29.5 - 52.2 KG)

SHIPPING INFORMATION

209 pounds (94.8 KG) / 23 cubic feet (.65 cubic meters)

PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS

Cooks 94 lbs (42.64 KG) of chicken per hour

Frying Area 18" x 18" (45.7 cm x 45.7cm)

SHORT FORM SPECIFICATION

Provide Pitco Model E18B electric fryer. Fryer shall have immersion type heating elements with high
temperature stainless steel or stainless steel sheath. Fryer temperature control shall consist of a
digital solid state thermostat with melt cycle. Fryer shall have a deep cool zone; minimum 20% of total
oil capacity to trap burnt particles, crumbs and black specks. Fryer cooking area shall be 18" x 18"
(45.7 cm x 45.7 cm) with a deep cooking depth of 6-1/2" (16.5 cm). Provide accessories as follows:

TYPICAL APPLICATION

Frying a wide variety of foods in a limited amount of space. Frying that requires a high volume produc­tion rate.

Pitco Frialator, Inc., P.O. Box 501, Concord, NH 03302-0501 • 509 Route 3A, Bow, NH 03304, USA

L10-028 Rev. 07 05/02 Specifications subject to change without notice. Printed in U.S.A

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