Pitco Frialator RP-14, RP-18 Operation Manual

There's Always Something Cooking!

Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual

For Reversible Pump Filter Systems

Covering Models

RP-14 & RP-18

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

[phone] • [phone] • FAX [phone]

A BLODGETT Company

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MTS # PF28-04 Pitco Frialator #L20-090-01 Original Rev. Date 12/27/93

NOTICES

There are three different types of notices that you should be familiar with, a NOTICE, CAUTION,
and WARNING. A NOTICE is a special note used to call attention to a particularly important point.
CAUTION is used to point out a procedure or operation which may cause equipment damage. The
WARNING notice is the most important of the three because it warns of an operation that may cause
personal injury. Please familiarize yourself with your new cooker before operating it and heed the
notices throughout this manual. The WARNINGS are listed below and on the following page for
your review prior to operating the unit.

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.

TO THE PURCHASER

POST IN A PROMINENT LOCATION INSTRUCTIONS TO
BE FOLLOWED IN THE EVENT THAT AN OPERATOR
SMELLS GAS. OBTAIN THIS INFORMATION FROM YOUR
LOCAL GAS SUPPLIER.

THIS MANUAL MUST BE RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY

WARNING

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.

WARNING

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

WARNING

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

WARNING

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

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Table of Contents

Section Title Page

Safety Notice

Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................... i

List of Tables and Figures .............................................................................................................. ii

Chapter 1: General Information and Installation .................................................................1-1

1.1 WHICH FILTER SYSTEM DO I HAVE? ............................................................... 1-1

1.2 CHECKING YOUR NEW FILTER SYSTEM.........................................................1-1

1.2.1 Check Your Order ...............................................................................................1-1

1.3 INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................... 1-2

1.3.1 Electrical Connection ..........................................................................................1-2

1.4 INITIAL ADJUSTMENTS ....................................................................................... 1-2

1.5 INITIAL CLEANING ............................................................................................... 1-2

Chapter 2: Operating Instructions ......................................................................................... 2-1

2.1 GENERAL FILTER HINTS.....................................................................................2-1

2.2 FILTER PROCEDURES .......................................................................................... 2-2

2.3 USING THE REVERSIBLE FILTER SYSTEM TO VACUUM DRAIN A

FRYER ......................................................................................................................2-4

2.4 DAILY CLEANING .................................................................................................2-4

CHAPTER 3: Owner Maintenance and Adjustments..........................................................3-1

3.1 FILTER MEDIA REPLACEMENT .........................................................................3-1

3.2 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................3-4

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List of Tables and Figures

Table Title Page

1-1 Filter System Model Information .............................................................................. 1-1

Figure Title Page

2-1 Mobile Filter Unit...................................................................................................... 2-1

3-1 Filter System..............................................................................................................3-2

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