Pitco SF50A Installation Manual

SUPPLEMENT MANUAL

There's Always Something Cooking!

This supplement manual provides updated filter system operational information. The information contained herein updates and supersedes the information contained in the filtration section of the printed manual. This supplement contains material that was not available at the time of manual printing. This supplement brings the printed manual up to date with the equipment graphics and the training video that was included. For additional assistance, call Pitco Technical Service at 1 (800) 258-3708.

Supplement Manual Covers The Spacefighter Filter

Models SF50A & SF65A

WARNING

WAR

NING

SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY

The filter is equipped with an oil proof, electrical supply cord with a three prong safety plug. This is to protect operators from electrical shock hazard in the event of an equipment malfunction. DO NOT cut or remove the grounding (third) prong from this plug.

It will be easier and safer if the filter assembly has cooled to room temperature before handling any filter parts.

The power supply must be disconnected before servicing or cleaning the appliance.

At operating temperature the shortening temperature will be greater than 300°F. Extreme care should be used when filtering operating temperature shortening to avoid personal injury.

In the event of power failure during the filter process, be sure to tur n the pump switch to "OFF". Failure to turn the pump off may result in unsupervised oil flow when the power is restored.

WARNING

THIS MANUAL MUST BE RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY

Table of Contents

GENERAL FILTER HINTS

OWNER MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS

UFM Filter System

USING THE UFM MODULE AS A PORTABLE FILTER

TROUBLESHOOTING

Pumps Slowly

Filte

r Leaves Oil In The Pan

REPLACEMENT PARTS

2 Filter, Pick

-Up /

Pan Assembly

16 3 Filter, Frame

Electrical Assembly (Portable)

2 UFM Filter Module

7 3

Filter, Pick

-Up /

Pan Assembly

17 4

Filter, Frame

Electrica

l Assembly (Portable)

19 5

Filter, Motor

Return Assembly

Title Page

Safety Notice Table of Contents i

SHORTENING FILTER PROCEDURES 2

FILTER PROCEDURES 4

Filter Media Replacement 6

Early Morning Filtration 11

List of Table and Figures

Table Title Page

1 Filter Tools and Accessories 15

4 Filter, Motor / Return Assembly 20

Figure Title

Fryer Illustrating Filter Components, Tools, and Accessories

Page

Figure 1 Fryer Illustrating Filter Components, Tools, and Accessories

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SHORTENING FILTER PROCEDURES

This section describes the procedures to be used to filter fryers using the UFM filter system. Figure l is provided to show the locations of the components used in the filter process. The callouts in Figure 1 point to the components and accessories discussed in the filter procedure. The components and accessories are described below. The illustrations used with the filter procedures are provided to show where the oil is going and which valves are open. Frequent filtering of your shortening will prolong the shortening's usable life. Daily shortening filtering is strongly recommended.

(1) Return Valve(s) RED - When open, with the filter pump on, allows the shortening to return to the fryer tank.

9) Flush Hose (OPTIONAL) - Attached to the filter piping (4), this hose and nozzle is used to flash out the fryer tank. This hose is an optional item.

(2) Circulation Valve(s) BLUE -When open, with the filter pump, on, circulates the shortening from the filter pan through the drain pipe and back to the filter pan. Circulating the oil polishes the oil and clears the drain piping.

(3) Drain Valve(s) GREEN - Drain the oil from the fryer tanks to the filter pan.

(4) Flush Hose Connection YELLOW - Quick disconnect and valve for optional flush hose.

(5) Oil Return Connection - Quick disconnect for return oil from the filter unit to the fryer. Simply push down on fitting to connect Lift up lower black collar to disconnect

(6) Filter Unit Cord - Provides electrical power to the filter unit

(7) Filter Paper-Package of pre-cut filter paper. (8) Filter Crumb Catch - Mounts in the filter pan and

catches large debris during filtering.

(10) Filter Crumb Scoop - Short handle wide pan design this scoop is used to remove the debris from the filter pan.

(11) Cleaner - Used daring fryer boil-out cleaning. (12) Drain Clean Out Rod - Long handled design. This

tool is used to clean out the drain openings. (13) Precoat Filter Aid- Coarse Diatomaceous earth

used to enhance the filter ability of the filter media. (14) Cleaning Brush - This long handled stiff bristle

brush is used to brush down the crumbs inside the fryer tank during shortening filtering.

(15) Fryer Crumb Scoop - A specially designed long handle scoop for scooping out the fryer. The scoop section is narrow enough to fit down between the fryer burner tubes.

(16) Precoat Measuring Cup - Marked in ounces for correctly measuring precoat to be added to the shortening prior to filtering.

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WARNING

At operating temperature the shortening temperature will be greater than 300°F. Extreme care should be used when filtering operating temperature shortening to avoid personal injury.

GENERAL FILTER HINTS

1. Ensure that all oil in the filter pan is returned to the fryer before it cools and hardens. This is very important if you are using solid shortening.

2. Always use a Pitco Precoat ® for fastest filtrations, maximum labor saving, and cleanest/ clearest possible shortening. Impaired filter performance will result without the use of a filter aid.

3. The longevity of your oil is related to how clean you keep it With a Pitco built in system, it is easy to do a quick drain/refill anytime. By removing suspended particles often it prevents mem from burning.

4. When the time it takes to refill the fryer after filtering exceeds the time shown below, scrape me filter bag. If scraping does not bring the refill time back down change the filter paper as described in this supplement.

Model Refill Time 7 2:00 Minutes 14 (all models) 3:00 Minutes 18 5:00 Minutes

4a. Your filter pump is protected from clogging by a special

screen in the pickup tub. Clean this screen each time a new filter is installed (see illustration on page 8 step f.

5. If you have filter system problems, refer to the troubleshooting procedures later in this manual.

6. Always check to ensure that the black quick disconnect (oil return line) is completely engaged before filtering. When connecting the quick disconnect, you will feel a definite snap and hear a click when the connection is made. After connecting the hose gently pull on the connection to make sure that it is connected.

7. The filter power MUST be plugged into the fryer at all times.

8. Purge the filter lines by allowing the filter pump to run for 15 seconds after air bubbles are seen inside the fryer tank.

9. Rush Hose (Optional) - If your fryer has a flush hose allow it to drain completely before storing.

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FILTER PROCEDURES (Numbers in parenthesis refer to Figure 1 unless otherwise noted)

NEVER

• Run the filter system without a filter bag/paper.

• Attempt to filter more than one fryer tank at a time.

• Empty the oil from the fryer before turning OFF the frye r burners.

• Store the UFM Filter Unit anywhere other than in the fryer filter cavity.

a. Disconnect the filter pan, slide it out and empty the

crumb basket. Scrape previously filtered residue off the filter paper. Examine the filter bag for dark, scuffed, or torn areas. Refer to Filter Media Replacement for filter bag replacement. Re-install the pan.

b. Turn the fryer OFF (See Standby Shutdown). Re move the baskets from the fryer tank(s). Use the clean

out rod (12) to lift out the tube screens. If there are excess crumbs in the fryer tank, remove them with the fryer crumb scoop (15).

c. If you have replaced or scraped the filter paper, stir in Precoat Filter Aid (13) to the shortening in

fryer (if you are using a filter aid other than Pitco, follow that products instructions for proper amounts). After cleaning out the excess debris with the fryer scoop (15) sprinkle the powder into the first fryer to be filtered and stir the powder into the oil.

d. Check the drain spout to ensure that it is aimed into the filter pan.

NOTICE

Always open a system valve before starting the filter pump.

e. Slowly open the green handled drain valve

(3) for the tank being filtered. If necessary use the clean-out rod (12) to clear the crumbs from the drain. Use the long handled brush (14) to clean the sides of the tank as the oil drains. If you have the optional flush hose (9) go to step i.

CAUTION

The filter tank can only hold the oil from one fryer. DO NOT try to filter more than one tank at a time.

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NEVER turn on the filter pump unless the PREHEAT FINISHED light (Figure 2, item 3) is on.

f. Open the red handled return valve (1) to the

tank you are filtering. When the tank is empty close the green drain valve (3) and turn on the filter pump. As the tank fills brush the inside of the tank to remove crumbs.

g. When bubbles are seen coming out of the

oil return spout turn off the pump. Open the green handled drain valve (3) and allow the tank to drain again. Repeat steps b through d until the tank is clean.

h. When the tank is clean, drain the shortening

by opening the green handled drain valve (3). Ensure the red handled return valve (1) is shut and open the blue circulating valve (2). Start the pump and allow the shortening to circulate for approximately 2 minutes. This will polish the shortening and clean out the filter lines.

CAUTION

i. OPTIONAL FLUSH HOSE (9) - Connect

the flush hose to the quick disconnect (4). Direct the flush hose nozzle into

the tank being filtered. Open the green handled drain valve (3), the yellow handled flush hose valve, and start the pump. Continue to rinse until all the debris has been removed from the tank. Turn off the pump and allow the tank to drain to the filter. Close the yellow handled flush valve and disconnect the flush hose.

j. Turn the pump off, close the blue handled circulating valve (2), and replace the tube screen.

Open the red handled return valve (1) and turn on the pump to refill the fryer with the filtered oil. Continue to run the filter pump until bubbles come out the oil return opening. Turn the pump off and close the red handled return valve (1). If necessary add more shortening to the tank to return the shortening level to the fill mark. The fryer is ready for use.

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