Vulcan 1ER50A Installation Manual

INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL MANUAL

ERA, ERD & ERC SERIES ELECTRIC FRYERS

With KleenScreen PLUS® Filtration Systems

MODELS:

1ER50A 1ER50D 1ER50C 1ER85A 1ER85D 1ER85C 1ER50AF 1ER50DF 1ER50CF 1ER85AF 1ER85DF 1ER85CF 2ER50AF 2ER50DF 2ER50CF 2ER85AF 2ER85DF 2ER85CF 3ER50AF

1ER50A Shown - Solid State Digital Control 3ER50DF

Casters - Accessory 3ER50CF ENERGY STAR® RATED 3ER85AF

3ER85DF 3ER85CF 4ER50AF 4ER50DF 4ER50CF

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IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY

THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO INSTALL ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT, WHO SHOULD PERFORM THE INITIAL FIELD START-UP AND ADJUSTMENTS OF THE EQUIPMENT COVERED BY THIS MANUAL.

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 can cause property damage, injury or death. Read the installation, operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY………………………………………. 2 INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………………… 4

GENERAL…………………………………………………………… 4 ORDERING PARTS………………………………………………… 4 UNPACKING………………………………………………………… 4 FRYER CAPACITIES………………………………………………. 5 INSTALLATION…………………………………………………………...…… 6 CODES AND STANDARDS……………………………………….. 6

ASSEMBLY …………..…………………………………………… 6 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS………………………………….. 7 LEVELING THE FRYER………………………………………..…… 8

OPERATION………………………………………………………… 8 OVER-TEMPERATURE SHUTDOWN……………………………. 8 BEFORE FIRST USE………………………………………………... 8

Cleaning…………………………………………………….... 8

FILLING TANK WITH SHORTENING…………………………… 9 BASIC FRYING INSTRUCTIONS………………………………….. 9

Fry Basket Guidelines………………………………………. 10 EXTENDED SHORTENING LIFE………………………………… 10 SOLID STATE KNOB CONTROL FEATURES………………….. 10 TURNING ON THE FRYER …………………………………… .. 10

QUICK START GUIDE SOLID STATE KNOB CONTROL ….. 11 QUICK START GUIDE SOLID STATE DIGITAL CONTROL ….. 12 QUICK START GUIDE COMPUTER CONTROL ……… 13 TURNING OFF THE FRYER ………………………………….. 14 EXTENDED SHUTDOWN ………………………………….. 14 FILTERING THE OIL…………………………………… ...……. 14 DRAINING THE TANK……………………………….…… 15

BOIL OUT PROCEDURE………………………………………………... 15

CLEANING…………………………………………………………. 16

Daily………………………………………………………… 16 ELECTRIC KLEENSCREEN PLUS® INSTALLATION & OPERATION… 16 FILTERING INSTRUCITONS FOR KLEENSCREEN PLUS® …. 17 GENERAL………………………………………………….….. 17 ASSEMBLY…………………………………………………… 17 INSTRUCTIONS TO REMOVE & REPLACE FILTER ENVELOPE 19 OPERATION ……………………………………………………………….. 20 FILTER PROCEDURE ……………………………………………… 20 FILTERING SOLID STATE KNOB CONTROLS GUIDE…………. 21 FILTERING SOLID STATE DIGITAL CONTROLS GUIDE………. 22 FILTERING SOLID COMPUTER CONTROLS GUIDE…………. 23 FILTERING TIPS …………………………………………………… 24 REMOVING EXCESS DEBRIS FROM THE FILTER ………….. 24 FLUSH AND DISCARD …………………………………………….. 24 BOIL OUT PROCEDURE …………………………………………. 25 THERMAL OVERLOAD PROTECTION RESET BUTTON …….. 25 MAINTENANCE………………………………………………………….. 26

Service in the US and Canada…………………………………... 26

In Australia…………………………………………………………. 26 TROUBLESHOOTING…………………………………………………….. 26 Troubleshooting Chart………………………………………………. 26

INTRODUCTION

GENERAL

Vulcan Fryers are produced with quality workmanship and material. 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. If not known, call Vulcan Customer Service at 800-814-2028.

To speed up your order, provide the model number, serial number, electrical specifications, part needed, item part number (if known) and quantity needed.

UNPACKING

This fryer was carefully inspected before leaving the factory. The carrier assumes full responsibility for the safe delivery upon acceptance of the shipment. Check for possible shipping damage immediately after receipt.

If the fryer is found to be damaged, complete the following steps:

1. Carrier must be notified within 5 business days of receipt.

2. Carrier’s local terminal must be notified immediately upon discovery (note time, date, and who was spoken to), and follow up and confirm with written or electronic communication.

3. All original packing materials must be kept for inspection purposes.

4. The fryer cannot have been moved, installed, or modified.

5. Notify Vulcan Customer Service immediately at 800-814-2028. Check that the following have been included:

 Basket Rack  Tank Brush  Adjustable (4) Legs. Fryer Batteries with the KleenScreen PLUS® Filtration System

have legs installed from the factory.

 Drain Pipe Extension for freestanding fryers only.  Twin Fry Baskets (2) per fry tank  Cleanout Rod  Fryer Batteries with the KleenScreen PLUS® Filtration System

 Filter Pan  Suction Tube  Screen Assembly  Boil Out ByPass™ Extension

MODEL - GMO Kw per Fry Tank

Width Inch (cm)

Total System

Shortening lbs.

(kg) Each Fry Tank

1ER50BD 17 15.5" (39) 50 (23) 1ER50D 17 15.5" (39) 50 (23) 1ER85BD 24 21.0" (53) 85 (39) 1ER85D 24 21.0" (53) 85 (39) 1ER50C 17 15.5" (39) 50 (23) 1ER85C 24 21.0" (53) 85 (39) 1ER50AF 17 15.5" (39) 50 (23) 1ER50DF 17 15.5" (39) 50 (23) 1ER85AF 24 21.0" (53) 85 (39) 1ER85DF 24 21.0" (53) 85 (39) 1ER50CF 17 15.5" (39) 50 (23) 1ER85CF 24 21.0" (53) 85 (39) 2ER50AF 17 31.0" (79) 50 (23) 2ER50DF 17 31.0" (79) 50 (23) 2ER50CF 17 31.0" (79) 50 (23) 3RE50AF 17 46.5" (118) 50 (23) 3ER50DF 17 46.5" (118) 50 (23) 3ER50CF 17 46.5" (118) 50 (23) 4ER50AF 17 62.0" (158) 50 (23) 4ER50DF 17 62.0" (158) 50 (23) 4ER50CF 17 62.0" (158) 50 (23) 2ER85AF 24 42.0" (107) 85 (39) 2ER85DF 24 42.0" (107) 85 (39) 2ER85CF 24 42.0" (107) 85 (39) 3RE85AF 24 63.0" (160) 85 (39) 3ER85DF 24 63.0" (160) 85 (39) 3ER85CF 24 63.0" (160) 85 (39)

 6’ high temperature discard hose

 Manual and Warranty

Do not use the door or its handle to lift the fryer.

FRYER CAPACITY

Voltage ranges are: 208, 3 Phase - 50 – 60 Hz 240, 3 Phase - 50 – 60 Hz 480, 3 Phase - 50 – 60 Hz

Model ERA, ERD and ERC Series Fryers can be freestanding or arranged in batteries of 2 to 4 fryers. The number preceding the model number of the fryer refers to the number of fryers in a battery.

INSTALLATION

Before installing the fryer, verify that the electrical requirements agree with the specifications on the fryer data plate, which is located on the inside of the door panel.

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: ________________________________

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 Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA-70 (latest edition). Copies may be obtained

from The National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy,

MA. 02169-7471.

In Canada:

 Local codes  CSA C22.1 Canadian Electric Code L4W 5N6.

ASSEMBLY

The fryer must be restrained to prevent tipping and the splashing of hot liquid. The means of restraint may be the manner of installation, such as connection to a battery of appliances, installing the fryer in an alcove, or by separate means such as adequate ties.

Fryers with Casters: (Optional)

Separate instructions for installing casters are included with the casters:  The restraining device should be attached to the cutout on the back panel. See

illustration for location.

 Australia, use only the caster supplied by the manufacturer for the fryer

device. The fryer must be installed using a hose assembly restraining device to limit the movement of the appliance in accordance with AS1869.

 The fryer must be installed with a connector (not supplied by Vulcan)

complying with the above codes.

 The fryer must be installed with restraining means to guard against

transmission of strain to the connector. See illustration.

 The fryer must be installed with the casters provided.  If the restraint is ever to be disconnected, turn off electric supply to the fryer.  If the fryer is installed on casters without a supply cord it must be hard wired using

flexible conduit when making connection to the power supply.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Electrical and Grounding connections must comply with the National Electrical Code

and/or other local codes. Disconnect the electrical power supply to the machine and follow lockout / tag out

procedures. Appliances equipped with a 120V flexible electric supply cord are provided with a three-

prong grounding plug. It is imperative that this plug be connected into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle. If the receptacle is not the proper grounding type, contact an electrician. Do not remove the grounding prong from this plug.

For 480 volt fryers a separate cord and NEMA 15-5P plug is required (not supplied with the fryer). Plug in the wire connection into an approved outlet.

Place fryer as near to its final position as possible. Connect 3 phase line to X, Y and Z on terminal block. To reach terminal block, remove electric cover plate from fryer.

For each 15½” (39 cm) and 21” (53 cm) section, a 3 phase supply line capable of handling the required KW at the fryer’s rated voltage (208, 240, and 480) is needed. Refer to the fryer data plate for this electrical information.

To shield electric connection supply wiring, a permanently connected or direct wired device must be installed using flexible conduit sleeve with the appropriate connectors.

LEVELING THE FRYER

Check the level of the fryer by placing a level on top of the fryer after electrical connections have been made.

Ensure that the fryer is level front-to-back and side-to-side in the final installed position. If using casters, lock the wheels after unit is level.

OPERATION

Hot oil and parts can cause burns. Use care when operating, cleaning and servicing the fryer.

Spilling hot frying compound can cause severe burns. Do not move fryer without draining all frying compound from the tank.

OVER-TEMPERATURE SHUTDOWN

If the shortening becomes overheated, a high-temperature shutoff device will turn the heating elements off shutting down the fryer.

If the fryer shuts down due to overheating, do not turn fryer on until the shortening temperature is below 300°F (149°C).

If an overheating situation persists, contact your local Vulcan-Hart authorized service office.

BEFORE FIRST USE

Cleaning

New units are wiped down at the factory to remove any visible signs of dirt, oil, grease, etc. remaining from the manufacturing process.

Before any food preparation, thoroughly wash the protective oil from all surface parts and the tank interior with hot soapy water to remove any film residue and dust or debris.

Do not use chlorine or sulfate/sulfide cleaners.  Wash any accessories shipped with unit.

 Rinse fryer and accessories thoroughly and drain the fryer.  Wipe tank completely dry with a soft, clean cloth.

FILLING TANK WITH SHORTENING

 Close the drain valve.  Fill the fryer tank with shortening. Vulcan recommends using liquid shortening.  Shortening level should be between the MIN and MAX lines in the fryer tank.  Shortening will expand when heated. Do not fill the fryer tank past the MAX line.  Press the melt switch to liquid or solid shortening.  Add fresh shortening as needed to maintain oil level.

Solid Shortening: Do not set a complete block of solid shortening on top of an electric fryer’s heating elements. Doing this may damage the elements and increase the potential for shortening flash fire. If solid shortening is to be used in an electric fryer, remove the baskets and crumb screen (s), and raise the elements from the tank. Pack the bottom of the tank completely with solid shortening, lower the elements and then pack the shortening completely around and over top of the elements. Lay basket rack(s) in the tank on top of the packed shortening. Follow the melt instructions in this manual. Once all shortening has been melted and the fryer has met the set temperature, fill baskets and resume frying.

BASIC FRYING INSTRUCTION

 Set the desired temperature and allow shortening to heat up to that temperature.  Fry items that are the same size to ensure equal doneness.  Drain or wipe dry raw or wet foods to minimize splatter when lowering into hot

shortening.

 Add fresh shortening as needed.

Fry Basket Guidelines

 Do not overfill baskets. (See fry basket capacity below) Carefully lower basket into

oil.

 When frying doughnuts and fritters, turn product only once during frying.  When cooking French fries or onion rings, shake the basket several times.

 Batter covered foods should be dropped carefully, one by one, into shortening or

basket. If you use the basket, first dip the basket into the shortening to

reduce batter-build up on basket surfaces.

 When frying is completed, remove basket or product. Hang basket on rear

hanger.

Fry Basket Capacity:

ER50: Recommended pounds per basket are 2.5 lbs. (1.1 kg). ER85: Recommended pounds per basket are 3.5 lbs. (1.6 kg).

EXTENDING SHORTENING LIFE

Shortening life can be extended by the following guidelines:

 Do not salt foods over the fryer.  Use good-quality shortening.  Filter shortening daily (at a minimum).  Replace shortening if it becomes poorly flavored.  Keep equipment and surrounding clean.  Set thermostat correctly.  Remove excess moisture and particles from food products before placing

on fryer.

TURNING ON THE FRYER

 Open the door to the fryer. Turn the power switch to the on position.  Set temperature by turning the knob to the desired temperatures. The heating

elements will begin to heat automatically.

 The heating elements will cycle on and off, maintaining the set temperature.

Programming the Solid State Control

Programming the Computer Control

TURNING OFF THE FRYER

 Open the door to the fryer. Press the power switch to the OFF position.

EXTENDED SHUTDOWN

1. Open the door to the fryer. Press the power switch to the OFF position.

2. Thoroughly drain the fryer. Refer to DRAINING THE FRYER.

3. Clean the fryer according to CLEANING.

4. Turn off the main electric circuit breaker to fryer.

FILTERING THE OIL

Hot oil and hot parts can cause burns. Use care when operating, cleaning, and servicing the fryer.

Filter shortening at least once a day.

1. A cold fryer will not drain properly. Always filter shortening between 250°F and 350°F. The shortening in the cold zone area will remain hard if not heated properly. If necessary, use the clean-out rod to carefully stir the hard shortening to an area above the cold zone where it will melt.

2. Open the door to the fryer. The power must remain ON for the fryer to filter correctly.

3. Insert the drain extension into the drain valve. Tighten only hand tight.

4. Direct the drain extension into Vulcan’s MF-1 mobile filter or equivalent mobile filtering device.

5. Use the provided crumb scoop to remove the heavy debris lying on the bottom of the tank.

6. Slowly open the drain valve to allow oil to flow from the fry tank to the filter pan or discard container. The heating elements will turn off automatically.

7. When fry tank is empty use the tank brush to remove any additional debris.

8. Close the drain valve.

9. Fill tank with new shortening. Fill to a minimum of the MIN level but no high that halfway between MIN and MAX. Oil will expand as it is heated.

10. Press the start button only after step 9 is fully completed. The fryer will begin to heat the shortening.

DRAINING THE TANK

1. Open the door to the fryer. The power must remain ON for the fryer to filter correctly.

2. Insert the drain extension into the drain valve. Tighten only hand tight.

3. Direct the drain spout into the container that you want to drain the shortening into.

4. Open the drain valve slowly allowing the oil to drain into the container. When the container is full or the fryer tank is empty, close the drain valve. Repeat this step until the fryer is empty. Remove the drain extension and place it back in holder.

5. It is recommended to now boil out your fry tank. Follow the BOIL OUT PROCEDURE. Then clean-out as described under CLEANING.

BOIL OUT PROCEDURE

Weekly or when oil is replaced:

1. Drain the tank as described under FILTERING THE OIL.

2. Close the drain valve and fill tank with water Use a boil out solid degreaser which can be ordered from your local dealer. Follow the instructions on the side of the package.

Do not use chlorine or sulfate/sulfide cleaners.

3. Solution level must be between the MIN and MAX levels on the fryer tank.

4. Press the power switch to the on position. Set the temperature knob to 200°F. Water boils at 212°F. Do not bring water temperature to an overly active boil.

5. Press the start button to begin heating the boil out solution.

6. Use the tank brush; clean the sides, bottom and heat exchanger tubes.

7. Place the drain extension in the drain valve and hand tighten only. Drain the cleaning solution from the tank into a container.

8. Close the drain valve and refill the tank with water. Add 1 cup (1/4 L) of vinegar to neutralize alkaline left by the cleaner. Solution level must be between the MIN and

MAX level on the fryer tank. Press the start button to allow the solution to heat up.

Allow solution to stand for a few minutes.

9. Drain the tank according to DRAINING THE TANK. Rinse thoroughly with clear, hot water. All traces of cleaner must be removed. Dry the tank thoroughly.

10. Close the drain valve and add shortening. Follow the FILLING TANK WITH SHORTENING procedure in this manual. The fryer is now ready for use. Press the start button to begin heating the shortening.

CLEANING

Hot oil and hot parts can cause burns. Use care when operating, cleaning, and servicing the fryer. Daily

Clean your fryer regularly with the tank brush along with a damp cloth, and polish with a soft dry cloth. If regular cleaning is neglected, grease will be burned on and discolorations may form.

Fingerprints are sometimes a problem on highly polished surfaces of stainless steel. They can be minimized by applying a cleaner that will leave a thin oily or waxy film.

 Clean all exterior surfaces of your fryer at least once daily.  Use a damp cloth with warm water and a mild soap or detergent.

Do not use chlorine or sulfate/sulfide cleaners.

 Rinse thoroughly, and then polish with a soft dry cloth.  Keep the fryer exterior clean and free of accumulated grease to prevent stubborn stains

from forming. If regular cleaning is neglected, grease will be burned on and discolorations may form.

 Remove discolorations by washing with any detergent or soap and water.  Use a self-soaping, non-metallic scouring pad for particularly stubborn discolorations.  Always rub with the grain of the stainless steel.  Do not use a metallic scoring pad or harsh cleaners.

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