Thor GL166-N, GL165-P, GL165-N, GL166-P User Manual

Thor Gas Fryer

Installation and Operation Instructions

Model: GL165-P, GL165-N, GL166-P, GL166-N

IMPORTANT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Please complete this information and retain this manual for the life of the equipment. For
Warranty Service and/or parts, this information is required.

Model Number Serial Number Date Purchased

WARNING: For your safety, do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliances. Keep the area free and clear of

combustible materials.

WARNING：Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, servic e or maintenance can
cause property damage, injury, or death. Read the installation operating and
maintenance instructions thoroug hl y before installing, or servicing this equipment.

WARNING ： Instructions must be posted in a prominent location. All safety
precautions must be taken in the event the user smells gas. Safety information can be

obtained from your local gas supplier.

Fourth Way, Avonm outh, Bristol, BS11 8TB

Contents

Introduction

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Specifications

General
Pack Contents

Gas Sup ply Requirements

Dimensions

Installation

Installation Requireme nts
Unpacking
Location
Clearances
Assembly
Gas Connection
Commissioning

Operation

Operation Guide

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Filling the Fryer Pot
Shutdown Procedure

Relighting
Automatic Pilot Valve
High Limit Control

Cleaning and Maintenance

Routine Maintenance
Daily Cleaning
Weekly Cleaning

Service & Adjustments

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Trouble shooting…..

Explosion Drawing.

Wiring Diagram..

Spare Parts List

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Introduction

We are confident that you will be delighted with your Thor Gas Fryer, and it will become a most valued
appliance in your commercial kitchen.

To ensure you receive the utmost benefit from your new Gas Fryer, there are two important things you
can do.

Firstly:

Please read the instruction book carefully and follow the directions given.

Secondly:

If you are unsure of any aspect of the installation, instructions or performance of your appliance,
contact your dealer promptly. In many cases a phone call could answer your question.

CE Only:

These instructions are only valid if the country code appears on the appliance. If the code does not
appear on the appliance, refer to the supplier of this appliance to obtain the technical instructions for
adapting the appliance to the conditions for use in that country.

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 APPLIANCE.

WARNING:

INSTRUCTIONS TO BE FOLLOWED INTHE EVENT THE USER SMELLS GAS ARE TO BE POSTED IN A PROMINENT
LOCATION. THIS INFORMATION SHALL BE OBTAINED BY CONSULTING THE LOCAL GAS SUPPLIER.

WARNING:

GREAT CARE MUST BE TAKEN BY THE OPERATOR TO USE THE EQUIPMENT SAFELY TO GUARD IT AGAINST RISK OF
FIRE.

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THE APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE LEFT ON UNATTENDED.

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IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT A REGULAR INSPECTION IS MADE BY A COMPETENT SERVICE PERSON TO

ENSURE CORRECT AND SAFE OPERATION OF YOUR APPLIANCE IS MAINTAINED.

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DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPOURS OR LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS

OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.

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DO NOT SPRAY AEROSOLS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS APPLIANCE WHILE IT IS IN OPERATION.

CAUTION

THIS APPLIANCE IS;

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FOR PROFESSIONAL USE AND IS TO BE USED BY QUALIFIED PERSONS ONLY.

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ONLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONS ARE TO CARRY OUT INSTALLATION, SERVICING AND GAS CONVERSION

OPERATIONS.

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COMPONENTS HAVING ADJUSTMENTS PROTECTED BY THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD NOT BE ADJUSTED BY

THE USER/OPERATOR.

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DO NOT OPERATE THE APPLIANCE WITHOUT THE CASTORS SUPPLIED FITTED.

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Specifications

General

 Stainless steel enclosure
 All burners have flame safeguard
 The valve is the modulating thermostat with on/off function with temperature selec ting knob
 Cast iron burner
 Thermostat with manual reset limit switch
 Three/four burner; Three/four combustion tube

 Oil Tank size14"*14"

Pack Contents

The following is included:

 Gas Fryer
 Castors
 Instruction
 Fryer Restraint Chain

Gas Supply

Requirements

Natural Gas(G20) Propane(G31)

Butane(G30)

GL165-N GL166-N GL165-P GL166-P GL165-P GL166-P

Single burner Heat Input

Heat Total 26.4KW 35.2 KW 26.4KW 26.4KW 35.2 KW 26.4KW

Burner Operating

Supply Pressure

Gas Connection

8.8 KW 8.8 KW 8.8 KW 8.8 KW 8.8 KW 8.8 KW

17 mbar 14 mbar 36 mbar 34 mbar 27-29 mbar

20 mbar 37 mbar 28-30 mbar

¾” BSP Male ¾” BSP Male ¾” BSP Male

The burner operating pressure is to be measured at the gas control valve outlet test point with one burne r
operating at ‘Hig h’ se tt ing. The operating pressure is ex-factor y set, t hroug h the appliance r egul at or and not
to be adjusted.

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Dimensions

GL165-P, GL165-N, GL166-P, GL166-N

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Installation

Installation Requirements
NOTE:

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It is most important that this appliance is installed correctly and that operation is correct

before use. Installation shall comply with local gas, health and safety requirements.

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This appliance shall be installed with sufficient ventilation to prevent the occurrence of

unacceptable concentrations of substances harmful to health.

Our Gas Fryers are designed to provide yea r s of satisfactory service and correct installation is essential to
achieve the best performance, efficiency and trouble-free operation.

This appliance must be installed in accordance with National installation codes and in addition, in
accordance with relevant National / Local codes covering gas and fire safety.

Australia:

AS 5601/AG 601 (to be AS 5601) - Gas Installations

New Zealand:

NZS 5261-Gas Installation.
United Kingdom:
Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998
BS 6173-Installation of Catering Appliances.
BS 5440-1&2 Installation Flueing & Ventilation.

Ireland:

IS 820-Non Domestic Gas Installations.

Installations must be carried out by qualifie d pers ons only. Failur e to ins tall equ ipm en t to
the relevant codes and manufacturer’s specifications shown in this section will void the
warranty. Components having adjustments protected by the manufacturer are only to be
adjusted by an authorized service agent. They are not to be adjusted by the installation
person.

Unpacking

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Remove all packaging and transit protection from the appliance including all protective plastic
coating from the exterior stainless steel panels.

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Check equipment and parts for damage. Report any damage immediately to the carrier and
distributor.

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Ensure that the 4 adjustable cast ors are fitted with the protruding centre screw.

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Report any deficiencies to the distributor who supplied the appliance.

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Check that the available gas supply is correct to that shown on the rating plate located on the
right hand panel.

Location

1. Installation must allow for a sufficient flow of fresh air for the combustion air supply.

2. Installation must include adequate ventilation means, to prevent dangerous build-up of
combustion products.

3. Any gas burning appliance requires adequate clearance and ventilation for optimum and
trouble-free operation. The minimum installation cle arances shown below are to be adhered to.

4. Position the appliance in its approximate working position.

5. All air for burner combustion is supplied from underneath the unit. The legs must always be

fitted and no obstructions placed o n the underside or around the base of the unit, as
obstructions will cause incorrect operation and / or failure of the appliance.

6. Components having adjustments protected by manufacturer are only allowed to be adjusted by

an authorized service agent. They are not to be adjust ed by the installation person.

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