Therma-Tek TF2525 Installation Manual

TF75 - 75lb Fryer

TF50 - 50lb Fryer

TF40 - 40lb Fryer (shown)

TF2525 - 50lb Split Fryer

TF25 - 25lb Fryer

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OWNERS MANUAL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION/ SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Thank you for choosing your new THERMA-TEK Equipment. Our Products are designed to be safe and
reliable when properly cared for and used reasonably. Your service agency or dealer recommends periodic
inspections. Installation, maintenance, and repairs should be performed by your local authorized service
agency. This equipment is not intended for home use.

This equipment is for commercial use by trained professionals familiar with commercial cooking
equipment. It is the responsibility of the Supervisor or equivalent person to ensure that users wear
suitable protective clothing and safety gear. Caution: some of the parts of the equipment become very hot
and will cause burns if accidentally touched.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS OR LIQUIDS IN THE
VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1.Shut off gas to appliance.

2. Extinguish any open flame.

3. If odor continues, immediately call your gas
supplier.

Consult your local gas supplier for instructions to be followed in the event you smell gas.

Post these instructions in a prominent location.

WARNING: IMPROPER INTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT ALTERATION, SERVICE OR

MAINTENACE CAN CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY OR DEATH. READ THE
OWNERS/INTALLERS MANUAL THOUROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR SERVICING
THIS EQUIPMENT.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITON 65 – WARNING

The burning of gas cooking fuel generates some by products, which are on the list of substances, which are known by the State
of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm. California law requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure
to such substances. To minimize exposure to these substances, always operate this unit according to the owners/installers
manual, ensuring you provide good ventilation when cooking with gas.

PLEASE RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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INSTALLATION AND SAFETY GUIDELINES

IMPORTANT

Safe and satisfactory operation of your equipment depends on its proper installation. Installation must
conform to local codes, or in the absence of local codes. With the National Fuel Code ANSI Z223.1 (latest
addition).
All THERMA-TEK appliances are shipped with a gas pressure regulator packed with the unit. All units are
adjusted, tested, and inspected at the factory prior to shipment.
After uncrating, immediately check the equipment for visible signs of shipping damage. If such damage has
occurred, do not refuse shipment, but contact the shipper and file appropriate freight claims.

GENERAL

• Installation of this equipment should be made by licensed and authorized personnel.

• A manual gas shut-off valve must be installed in the gas supply (service) line ahead of the appliance

and gas pressure regulator installed in the gas stream for safety and ease of future service.

• The gas pressure regulator is built into the gas control.

• The appliance and its individual shut off vale must be disconnected from the gas supply system

during any pressure testing of that system in excess of ½ PSI.

• The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply system by closing it individual shut off valve

during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than ½
PSI.

• Please contact the factory, the factory representative, or a local authorized service company to

perform maintenance and repairs.

RATING PLATE

Information on this plate includes the model and serial number. When communicating with the factory
about a unit or requesting special parts or information, this information is required for proper identification.
Other information on the plate is the BTU/hr input of the burners, gas pressure in inches WC, and whether
the unit is orificed for natural or propane gas.

IMPORTANT: The appliance must be connected only to the type of gas identified on the rating plate.

GAS CONVERSION

We recommend that the appliance be ordered from the factory for the type of gas at the installation site.
When gas conversion is necessary contact the factory for a proper gas conversion kit.

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INSTALLATION AND SAFETY GUIDELINES

CLEARANCES

• The unit must be kept clear of all combustibles.

• The units must be installed with the 6” legs or casters supplied for proper operation.

• Minimum clearance from combustible construction:

Side Back

6” 6”

• Minimum clearance from non-combustible construction: 0” Side, 0” Back

LEVELING

A carpenter’s spirit level should be placed on the cooking surface and the unit leveled side-to-side, and front
to back. If it is not level, burner combustion may be erratic or the unit may not function efficiently.

AIR SUPPLY AND VENTILATION

The area around the appliance must be kept clear to avoid any obstructions of the flow of combustion and
ventilation air as well as for ease of maintenance, service, and proper appliance operation. Keep clearance
for openings into the combustion chamber and adequate air supply. Means must be provided for any
commercial, heavy duty-cooking appliance to exhaust combustion wastes to the outside of the building.

Air movement should be checked during installation. Strong exhaust fans in the hood or in the
overall air conditioning system can produce a slight draft in the room, which can interfere with pilot or
burner performance. If pilot or burner problem persists, make up air openings or baffles may have to be
provided in the room.

Filters and drip troughs should be part of any industrial hood, but consult local codes before
constructing and installing any hood. The duct system, the exhaust hood, and the filter bank must be
cleaned on a regular basis and kept free of grease.

ALTITUDE

The appliance input rating (BTU/hr) is for elevations up to 2,000 feet. For elevations above 2000 feet, the
rate should be reduced 4% for each 1000 feet above sea level. The correct orifices are installed at the
factory if the operating altitude is known at the time of sale.

WARNING

Safety labels are a required component of this unit, if missing, or not legible, they must be replaced. Inspect
periodically and replace if necessary.

AUTOMATIC SAFETY FEATURES

Pilot Safety: if the pilot would go out, gas to the main burner is interrupted.
High oil temperature detection to shut off gas to main burners should the controlling thermostat fail.

CAUTION

Local building codes will usually not permit a deep fat fryer with its open hot oil to be installed beside an
open flame of any type whether a broiler or an open top burner. Check local codes before beginning
installation.

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