INSTALLATION &
OPERATION MANUAL
ERD/ERC SERIES ELECTRIC FRYERS
MODEL
ERD40 ML-114614
ERD50 ML-114615
ERD225 ML-114616
ERD85 ML-114617
ERC40 ML-114618
ERC50 ML-114619
ERC225 ML-114620
ERC85 ML-114621
ERO15 ML-114622
ERO21 ML-114623
ERD40
VULCAN-HART COMPANY, P.O. BOX 696, LOUISVILLE, KY 40201-0696, TEL. (502) 778-2791
FORM 30981 Rev. C (Apr. 2003)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installation Codes and Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Before First Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Filling the Fry Tank with Shortening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Adding Solid Shortening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Daily Shortening Addition (All Models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Controls — ERD Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Melting Solid Shortening (Model ERD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Turning the ERD Fryer On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Turning the ERD Fryer Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
High Limit Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Frying (All Models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Daily Filtering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Shortening Life (All Models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Controls — ERC Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Power-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
To Begin Melt Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Manual Cooking Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Cooking Time Remaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Successive Product Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
During Slack Periods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Idle Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Operator Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Using the Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Programming the Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Definitions — Edit Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Overview of Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Edit Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Sel Setback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Calibrate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Boil Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Select Melt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Manual Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Oil Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Oil Tmr/Cntr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Service and Parts Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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Installation, Operation and Care of
MODEL ERD/ERC SERIES ELECTRIC FRYERS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE
GENERAL
Vulcan ERD/ERC Series Electric Fryers are available in 3 sizes with an array of features and options
for a range of commercial fryer applications. While the overall tank width on the ER40 and ER50 are
the same, the ER50 has a deeper tank area than the ER40.
Width Fry Compound
Model KW Inches / cm Lb / kg
ERD/ERC40 14 & 17 151/2 / 39 35-40 / 16-18
ERD/ERC50 14, 17 & 21 151/2 / 39 45-50 / 20-23
ERD/ERC225 14, 17 & 21 151/2 / 39 50 / 23
ERD/ERC85 24 21 / 53 85-100 / 39-45
Voltage ranges are: 208/240, 3 Phase
220/380, 3 Phase, 4 Wire
240/415, 3 Phase, 4 Wire
480, 3 Phase.
Model ER Series Fryers can be freestanding or arranged in batteries of 2 to 5 fryers. The number
preceding the model number of your fryer refers to the number of fryers in a battery. One fryer in a
battery can be a Frymate Dump Station (ERO15 for ER40 and ER50, ERO21 for ER85) (only one per
battery).
ERD Fryers have a solid state thermostat and ERC Fryers have a microprocessor (computer)
thermostat and timer control.
Feature options include Basket Lift(s) with Timer(s); Tri, Twin, or Single Baskets; Filter Ready and
Battery Interplumbing. Finish options include S/S Sides and Casters. S/S Legs are standard.
Your Vulcan fryer is constructed and designed to give long satisfactory service, providing it is properly
installed, adjusted and maintained.
The Mobile Filter is covered under a separate Installation and Operation Manual.
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ER Series Fryer — Features
Model
ERD 225 Std. N/A N/A
ERD40, ERD50 Std. Solid State Opt. Std. Opt. N/A
ERD85 Std. Opt. Opt.
ERC40, ERC50
ERC85 Std. Opt. Opt.
Model Filter Ready
ERD40/ERC40 Opt. (Use MF50) Opt. Opt.
ERD50/ERC50 Opt. (Use MF50) Opt. Opt.
ERD225 Opt. (Use MF50) Opt. Opt.
ERD85/ERC85 Opt. (Use MF85) Opt. Opt.
Fat Melt
Cycle Twin Single Tri
Std. Computer Opt.
ER Series Fryer — Construction Features
Thermostat Basket Lift(s)
Battery Battery
Configuration Interplumbing
Basket(s)
Std. Opt. N/A
BATTERY CONFIGURATIONS
Batteries of up to five fryers wide can be configured with any ER Series Fryer or ERO Frymate Dump
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Station (either 15
/2" [39 cm] or 21" [53 cm ] wide). Possible configurations showing positions A through
E are depicted below:
NOTES:
= Dump Station; = Fryer.
*Indicates filter interplumbing not available.
A filter dump station can be located under any position in a battery if it has been built without an ERO Frymate.
A filter dump station can be located under any position in a battery if the line-up has been built with an ERO
Frymate located at either end of the battery.
When an ERO Frymate is built between two fryers within a battery, the filter dump station is located under the
ERO Frymate.
In two-unit batteries utilizing an ERO Frymate, the filter dump station will always be located under the fryer.
All options and accessories can be used with batteried equipment.
ERO15 is used on Models ER40 or ER50.
ERO21 is used on Model ER85.
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Field Installable Accessories Factory Installed Only
Casters Fat Melt
Twin Baskets Basket Lift
Single Baskets S/S Tank
Tri Baskets (ER85 only) S/S Sides
Heat Lamp Battery Configuration
S/S Vat Cover Battery Interplumbing
Batter Tray
Tank Skimmer
Tank Scoop
ERO SERIES FRYMATE (Dump Station)
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Model ERO Frymate Dump Station can be configured in batteries with fryers in either 15
/2" (39 cm)or
21" (53 cm) width. Frymate provides a final prep area where excess oil drains away and product is
seasoned, packaged, and kept ready for sale.
ERO Series Frymate — Finish Options
Model ERO15, ERO21 Front Door Sides Legs
Standard Stainless Steel Painted Steel Stainless Steel Legs
Optional Not Applicable Stainless Steel Casters
*Model ERO15 is for use with all ER40, ER50 and ER225 Series Fryers.
Model ERO21 is for use with the ER85 Series Fryers.
ERO Series Frymate — Features
Heat Lamp
Opt. Std. Opt. Opt. Opt. Opt.
Drain Solid Pan Solid Pan Perforated
*Side liners are not available in batteries with ERO interplumbed Frymates.
Tops
Side Liners*
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INSTALLATION
Before installing the fryer, verify that the electrical service agrees with the specifications on the fryer
data plate which is located on the inside of the door panel. If the supply and equipment requirements
do not agree, do not proceed with the installation. Contact your dealer or Vulcan-Hart Company
immediately.
UNPACKING
Immediately after unpacking the fryer, check for possible shipping damage. If the fryer is found to be
damaged, save the packaging material and contact the carrier within 15 days of delivery.
Do not use the door or its handle to lift or move the fryer.
LOCATION
The fryer may be installed at 0" clearance from the back or side walls. A 16" (40.6 cm) clearance is
required to any open top flame burner. Position the fryer for easy accessibility for service.
INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS
Your Vulcan fryer must be installed in accordance with:
1. State and local codes.
2. The National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70 (latest edition). Copies may be obtained from The
National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
3. NFPA Standard #96.
ASSEMBLY
The fryer must be restrained with adequate ties to prevent tipping when installed in order to avoid the
splashing of hot liquid.
Legs
Position fryer in an open space near the final installation area. Tilt fryer on its side, being careful to
avoid scratching the finish. Thread legs into mounting holes provided on bottom of fryer by screwing
in a clockwise rotation until tight.
Carefully raise fryer to its normal position and place it in the installing location.
Casters (Optional)
It is recommended that casters be installed on all batteried appliances. A strain relief (Fig. 1) is supplied
to protect the electrical supply line.
If it is necessary to disconnect the restraint, unplug electrical supply before disconnection. Reconnect
the restraint before plugging the electrical supply in and returning the fryer to its installation position.
Instructions for installing casters to the fryer are included with the casters.
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STRAIN RELIEF
FITTING
THIS SIDE ONLY.
(Strain relief fitting
supplied by Vulcan-Hart.
Chain to be supplied by
others.)
PL-53583
Fig. 1
LEVELING
Place a carpenter's level on top of the fryer and level the fryer front-to-back and side-to-side by turning
the adjustable legs.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
WARNING: ELECTRICAL AND GROUNDING CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY WITH THE NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE AND/OR OTHER LOCAL CODES.
WARNING: DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY AND PLACE A TAG AT THE
DISCONNECT SWITCH TO INDICATE THAT YOU ARE WORKING ON THE CIRCUIT.
WARNING: APPLIANCES EQUIPPED WITH A 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.
Place fryer as near to its final position as possible. Connect 3 phase line to X, Y and Z of terminal block.
To reach terminal block, remove electric cover plate from fryer.
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For each 15
/2" (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, 480) is needed. Refer to the fryer data plate for this electrical
information.
If a fan interlock is needed, it should be connected to 1 and 2 on the 4 pole barrier strip. 1 and 2 go
to a set of dry contacts on the power switch.
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OPERATION
WARNING: HOT OIL AND PARTS CAN CAUSE BURNS. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING,
CLEANING AND SERVICING THE FRYER.
WARNING: SPILLING HOT FRYING COMPOUND CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS. DO NOT MOVE
FRYER WITHOUT DRAINING ALL FRYING COMPOUND FROM THE TANK.
BEFORE FIRST USE
Clean the Fryer and Heating Elements
Do not dry fire elements.
Using a non-corrosive, grease-dissolving commercial cleaner, clean the protective metal oils from all
surface parts and the tank interior. Follow the cleaner manufacturer's directions. Rinse thoroughly and
drain by opening the drain valve (accessible when the door is opened). After cooling, wipe tank and
heating elements completely dry with a soft clean cloth. (See also CLEANING — WEEKLY in this
manual.)
Clean all fryer accessories. Rinse all parts thoroughly after cleaning and wipe dry.
FILLING THE FRY TANK WITH SHORTENING
Liquid shortening may be used in all ERD/ERC Series Fryers.
Melting solid shortening without using the melt cycle will damage the fry tank and scorch the shortening.
Only fryers equipped with the MELT cycle may use solid shortening. Solid shortening must be gently
warmed to the liquid state before heating to frying temperatures. On ERC fryers, the computer must
be programmed for MELT ENABLE, page 21.
Fill fryer tank to the fill level line on back wall (Fig. 2). Keep shortening at the fill level line in the fry
tank. Add fresh shortening as needed. Do not overfill tank.
HEATING
ELEMENTS
- -
- FILL LEVEL -
COLD ZONE
PL-53129
Fig. 2
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