Pitco E400, E500D Operator’s Manual

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Installation and Operation Manual

Covering Models

E400, E400T and E500D

L20-258-UK Rev.01 8/16/04

THIS MANUAL MUST BE RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

WARNING! FIRE HAZARD

The shortening/oil level should not fall
below the minimum indicated level at
any time. The use of old shortening/oil
can be dangerous as it will have a
reduced flashpoint and be more prone
to surge boiling.

WARNING

Installation and all connections must be
made in accordance with National and
Local regulations and codes in force.

WARNING

A country approved all pole circuit
breaker with a minimum open contact
gap of 3 mm must be used for proper
installation.

NOTICE

Installation of this appliance should only
be performed by a competent service
technician. The model, serial number
and electrical requirements of this
appliance are on the data plate, located
on the inside panel of the door.

WARNING

Shortening/oil, when it is at operating
temperatures, is very hot and
dangerous! Use extreme caution when
handling! Use proper protective gear,
such as insulated gloves, aprons, face
shield and sleeves when handling hot
shortening/oil. DO NOT attempt to move
a machine that contains hot
shortening/oil. Allow the oil to cool to
room temperature or drain the
shortening/oil into a suitable container
before moving the appliance.

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, 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.

WARNING

This appliance is NOT Jet Stream
approved. Do not clean the appliance
with a water jet.

NOTICE

This appliance is intended for pro­fessional use, and as such, should be
operated only by fully trained personnel.

NOTICE

It is recommended that this appliance be
inspected by a qualified technician on a
yearly basis.

WARNING

The power supply to this appliance
MUST be disconnected before servicing
or cleaning the unit.

WARNING

This appliance MUST be installed with
the legs (or casters) supplied by the
manufacturer.

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Table of Contents

Section Page

Installation

Checking your new Pitco Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Assembly and Leveling

Leg and Caster Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Installation Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Ventilation and Fire Safety Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Initial Preparation

Initial Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Operation

Filling the Tank

Filling the Tank with Liquid Shortening/oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Filling the Tank with Solid Shortening/oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Operating Instructions

Appliance Start-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Appliance Shut-Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Filtering Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Filter Paper Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Cleaning and Maintenance

Daily Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Filter Pan and Filter Pickup Assembly Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Weekly Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Weekly Boil Out Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Filter System Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Thermostat Calibration Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Thermostat Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Troubleshooting

Basic Troubleshooting Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Schematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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INSTALLATION

CHECKING YOUR NEW PITCO APPLIANCE

Your new Pitco appliance has been carefully packed into one crate. Every effort has been made to ensure that
it is delivered to you in perfect condition. As you unpack your new appliance, inspect each of the pieces for
damage. If something is damaged, DO NOT sign the bill of lading. Contact the shipper immediately; the shipper
is only responsible for 15 days after delivery. Check the packing list enclosed with your appliance to ensure that
you have received all the parts to the appliance. If you are missing any parts, contact the dealer from whom the
appliance was purchased. As you unpack the appliance and its accessories be careful to keep the weight of the
appliance evenly distributed.

Locate your Pitco model number, serial number of the appliance and the date of purchase and write them on the
cover of this manual for future reference. You will find the model number and serial number on the data plate
located inside the door.

CAUTION

To prevent equipment damage and/or personal injury, do not tilt the appliance onto any

two of its casters or legs, or pull the appliance by the splash back.

ASSEMBLY

When you receive your appliance it is completely assembled with the possible exception of the legs (or casters).

Leg/Caster Installation and Leveling

This appliance must be installed with legs or casters; it can
not be curb mounted. Curb mounting may seriously inhibit
this appliance’s ability to operate properly.

WARNING

This appliance must be installed with the legs or
casters provided by the manufacturer.

WARNING

Do not install legs or casters, or perform leveling procedure when unit is in operation or

fry tank is full. Serious injury could result.

Required tools: 7/16 “ wrench and socket and a large pair of pliers (water pump or plumber’s pliers work best).
The legs/casters must be installed before connecting the appliance to the electrical supply. The legs provide the
necessary height to meet sanitation requirements and assure adequate air supply for component cooling. Use
the following procedure.

a. Lay the appliance on its back, being careful not to damage the splashback area by pulling on it.

Protect the outside of the appliance with cardboard or a drop cloth when laying it down.

b. Attach each leg/caster with the hex head screws and nuts supplied. Each leg/caster requires

four ¼-20 x 5/8” hex head screws and nuts. Insure that all screws are tight.

c. Mount the screws from the inside of the appliance with the nut on the outside (bottom) of the

appliance. The nuts have lock washers attached to them, therefore it is not necessary to use

lock washers

d. When all four legs/casters are securely mounted, stand the unit up, being careful not to put too

much weight on any one leg. Adjust the height and level the appliance by adjusting the leveling

devices (B) with pliers. On casters, loosen 2 screws (A) before leveling, then retighten.

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INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION

If you have completed the above steps that are applicable to the appliance you purchased, the appliance is now
ready to be installed. Although it may be possible for you to install and set up your new appliance, it is
STRONGLY recommended that you have this done by qualified professionals. A qualified professional will
ensure that the installation is safe and meets local building and fire codes.

Installation Clearances

The clearances shown below are for combustible and non-combustible installations and will allow for safe and
proper operation of your appliance.

Combustible
Construction

Back 0 0
Sides 0 0
Floor 4 ¾ (12 cm) 4 ¾ (12 cm)

In addition to the above clearances there must also be at least 28 inches of aisle space in front of the unit for the
removal/installation of the filter pan.

Non­Combustible
Construction

Electrical Connection

Your Pitco appliance is manufactured to operate on a particular electrical supply. DO NOT attempt to connect
the appliance to an electrical supply other than that indicated on the data plate. Electrical connection should be
performed by qualified personnel.

The electrical connection used by this appliance must comply with local codes. If there are no local codes that
apply, refer to the National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70 for installation in the US. In Canada, refer to
CSA Standard C22.1 and local codes. In all other cases, refer to local and national codes and regulations.

The appliance must be grounded in accordance with local code; if there is no local code, comply with NEC
ANSI/NFPA No. 70 latest edition (for US and Canadian installations). In all other cases, refer to local and
national codes and regulations. To comply with European requirements, European models are equipped with an
equalization-bonding clamp. An equalization bonding lead must be connected to this clamp to provide sufficient
protection against potential difference. This clamp, located on the rear of the appliance is marked with the
following universal symbol.

Ventilation and Fire Safety Systems

Your new appliance must have proper ventilation to function safely and properly. It is very important to install a
fire safety system. Your ventilation system should be designed to allow for easy cleaning. Frequent cleaning
and proper maintenance of the ventilation system and the appliance will reduce the chances of fire. The
following tables contain a list of reference documents that will provide guidance on ventilation and fire safety
systems. It is not necessarily complete. For US and Canada, additional information can be obtained from CSA
International, 8501 East Pleasant Valley Road, Cleveland, OH, 44131 or visit their website at
www.csa-international.org.

Hoods and Ventilation Systems

TOPIC UL Document

Exhaust Hoods ANSI/UL 70 ANSI/NFPA 96

Power Ventilators ANSI/UL 705 ANSI/NFPA 96

Filter Units ANSI/UL 900 ANSI/NFPA 96

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National Fuel Gas

Code Document

INSTALLATION

Types of Fire Extinguishers and Detection Equipment

Topic UL Document

CO2 Type Extinguishers ANSI/UL 154 ANSI/NFPA 12
Dry Chemical Type Extinguishers ANSI/UL 299 ANSI/NFPA 17
Water Type Extinguishers ANSI/UL 626 ANSI/NFPA 13
Foam Type Extinguishers ANSI/UL 8 ANSI/NFPA 11
Sprinklers ANSI/UL 199 ANSI/NFPA 13
Smoke Detectors ANSI/UL 268 ANSI/NFPA 72
Fire Detection Thermostats ANSI/UL 521 ANSI/NFPA 72

It is essential that the appliance be operated only when adequate ventilation is provided. Your ventilation hood
should be properly maintained. A qualified installation professional should ensure that the hood is operating
properly in conjunction with the appliance. Inadequate ventilation may not properly evacuate all appliance
emissions.

Initial Cleaning

When your appliance is shipped, many of its parts are covered with a thin coat of oil for protection. Before the
appliance is ready for cooking it must be cleaned. This will remove the oil coating and any foreign matter that
may have accumulated during storage and shipment. Refer to the following procedure to clean the appliance.

National Fuel Gas

Code Document

a. Fill the tank with water. Turn the appliance on and set the thermostat to 200°F (93°C) Refer to

the APPLIANCE START UP section of this manual for instructions.

b. Allow the appliance to heat for 15 minutes. Add Pitco cleaner to the water, stirring with the

cleaning brush to ensure that the cleaner dissolves thoroughly.

CAUTION

DO NOT leave the appliance unattended during cleaning. Never let the water level go below the

“Oil Level” mark stamped on the tank.

c. Using the cleaning brush, scrub the inside of the tank to remove the protective coating.

d. When cleaning is complete turn the appliance off and drain the water into a container suitable

for hot water and dispose of it.

WARNING

Wear protective gloves and clothing when cleaning and draining the appliance and when

disposing of water. The water is extremely hot and can cause severe injuries.

e. When the tank has cooled, rinse thoroughly with cool water. Continue to rinse the tank

until the cleaner has been completely and thoroughly rinsed from the tank.

f. Using a clean dry cloth, wipe out all of the water. Be very thorough when removing the

water, as any residual water will cause hot shortening/oil to splatter out of the appliance.

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