Saturn Equipment SF70 User Manual

SF

SERIES GAS FRYERS

USER’S MANUAL

MODELS:

SF40
SF40
SF70

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( PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE )

Post in a prominent location. Instructions to be followed in the event the user smells gas.

Saturn Equipment Primoris Inc., 5870 Greenwood Plaza, Suite 501 Greenwood Village, CO, 80111-2409

Phone: [phone]

Model

Dimensions

(mm)

SF40

394×

769×119

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SF50

394×

769×1196

SF70 533×

769

×1196

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY 3
INTRODUCTION 4
ORDERING PARTS 4

FRYER CAPACITIES 4
UNPACKING 4
INSTALLATION 5
CLEARANCE 5
LOCATION 5
CODES AND STANDARDS 6
ASSEMBLY 6
FLUE CONNECTION 7
GAS CONNECTION 8
GAS PRESSURE 9
TEST GAS SUPPLY 9
FRYERS WITH CASTERS 9
LEVELING THE FRYER 10
OPERATION 11
OVER-TEMPERATURE SHUTDOWN 11
BEFORE FIRST USE 11
FILLING TANK WITH SHORTENING 12
LIGHTING THE PILOT 13
TURNING ON THE FRYER 14
TURNING OFF THE FRYER 14
EXTENDED SHUTDOWN 14
BASIC FRYING INSTRUCTIONS 14
FRY BASKET GUIDELINES 15
EXTENDED SHORTENING LIFE 15
DRAINING THE TANK 16
DAILY FILTERING-ALL MODELS 16
CLEANING 17
BOIL OUT PROCEDURE 18
MAINTENANCE 19
FLUE VENT INSPECTION 19
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART 19
EXPLODED VIEW 20
PART LIST 20

IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY

THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO INSTALL
GAS EQUIPMENT, WHO SHOULD PREFORM 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 ORDOR IS DETECTED, SHUT DOWN UNITS AT THE 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.

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance
may cause property damage, injury or death.
Read the installation, operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly
before installing or servicing this equipment.

INTRODUCTION

GENERAL

Saturn Fryers are produced with quality workmanship and materials.

Proper installation, usage and maintenance will result in years of satisfactory performance.

Before installing the fryer, thoroughly read this manual and carefully follow all instruction.

This manual is applicable to model listed on the cover page.

Procedures in this manual will apply to all models unless specified. Pictures and illustrations can be of

any model unless the picture or illustration needs to be model specific.

ORDERING PARTS

Customers may order parts directly from their local authorized service center.

SF40

SF50

SF70

If not known, call Saturn Equipment, Primoris Inc. Customer Service at

1-303-801-0680

5760 Greenwood Plaza Blvd. Suite 501. Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-2409 USA.

To speed up your order, provide the model number, serial number, gas type, item part number

and quantity required.

FRYER CAPACITY

Model

NG 3 39 (2.5) 90,000 15.5 (39) 35-40(16-18)
Propane

NG 4 39 (2.5) 120,000 15.5 (39) 45-50(21-23)
Propane

NG 5 39 (2.5) 150,000 21.0 (53) 65-70(29-32)
Propane

#of Heat

Orifice (mm) BTU/hr. Width Inch (cm) Shortening lbs.

Tubes

3 43 (1.6) 90,000 15.5 (39) 35-40(16-18)

4 43 (1.6) 120,000 15.5 (39) 45-50(21-23)

5 43 (1.6) 150,000 21.0 (53) 65-70(29-32)

(kg)

UNPACKING

This fryer was carefully inspected before leaving the factory. Upon acceptance of the shipment,
the transportation company assumes full responsibility for safe delivery.

Immediately after unpacking the fryer, check for possible shipping damage. If the fryer is
damaged, save the packaging material and contact the carrier within 15 days of delivery.

Check that the following have been included:

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Crumb Rack
Basket Hanger
Adjustable Legs (4)

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Drain Pipe Extension
Twin Fry Baskets (2)

Manual and Warranty

Do not use the door or its handle to lift

INSTALLATION

Before installing the fryer, verify that the type of gas (natural or propane) agrees with the
specifications on the fryer data plate, which is located on the inside of the door panel. Make

sure the fryer is configured for the proper elevation.

Record your fryer model, device, and serial numbers for future reference in the space
provided below. This information can be found on the fryer data plate.

Fryer Model No: ___________________________

Device:___________________________________

Serial No: ________________________________

Clearances

Minimum clearance from combustible construction:

6” (15 cm) from the sides of the fryer
6” (15 cm) from the back of the fryer

The fryer may be installed on combustible floors

Minimum clearance from noncombustible construction:

6” from the sides of the fryer
6” from the back of the fryer

Between the fryer and any open-top flame units:

16” (41 cm)

Allow space for servicing and operation.

Location

Install fryer in an area with sufficient air supply for gas combustion at fryer burners.

Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.

Provide adequate clearance for air openings into the combustion chamber.

Do not permit fans to blow directly onto fryer.

Avoid wall-type fans, which create cross-currents within a room.

Avoid open windows next to sides or back.

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CODES AND STANDARDS

The fryer must be installed in accordance with:

In the United States:

State and local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with:

National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI-Z223.1/NFPA #54 (latest edition).

Copies may be obtained from The American Gas Association Accredited Standards
Committee Z223, @ 400 N. Capital St. NW, Washington, DC 20001

& Secretary Standards Council, NFPA,
1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02169-7471.

NFPA Standard #96 Vapor Removal from Cooking Equipment, latest edition,
available from the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park,

Quincy, MA.

In the commonwealth of Massachusetts all gas appliances vented through a
ventilation hood or exhaust system with a damper or with a power means of

exhaust shall comply with 248 CMR.

In Canada:

Local codes

CAN/CSA-B149.1 Natural Gas Installation (latest edition).

CAN/CSA-B149.2 Propane Installation Code (latest edition), available from the
Canadian Gas Association

178 Rexdale Blvd, Etobicoke, Ontario Canada M9W 1R3.

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