Gas Fryer Installation & Operation Manual

24G SERIES FLATBOTTOM GAS FRYERS
CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
3-5
3.4 Gas Connections (cont.)
NATIONAL CODE REQUIREMENTS: NON-CE
This equipment is to be installed in compliance with the Basic Plumbing Code of the Building
Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc. (BOCA) and the Food Service Sanitation
Manual of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
This equipment is manufactured to use the type of gas specified on the rating plate attached to the
door. Connect equipment stamped "NAT" only to natural gas and that stamped "PRO" only to LP
(Propane) gas.
Australia Only: Installation is to be in accordance with the requirements of AS5601/AG601, local
regulatory authority requirements and other statutory regulations.
DANGER
Before connecting new pipe to this appliance, the pipe must be blown out thoroughly to
remove all foreign material. Foreign material in the burner and gas controls will cause
improper and dangerous operation.
Installation shall be made with a gas connector that complies with national and local codes.
Quick disconnect devices, if used, shall likewise comply with national and local codes.
DANGER
The fryer MUST
MUSTMUST
MUST be connected to the gas supply specified on the rating and serial number
plate located on the back of the fryer door.
The gas supply (service) line must be the same size or greater than the fryer inlet line. Dean 24G
Series gas fryers are equipped with a 3/4" (22 mm) male ISO 7.1 inlet. The gas supply line must be
sized to accommodate all gas-fired equipment connected to that gas supply. Consult local gas
companies or suppliers, or your local contractor for minimum supply line requirements.
Supply Line Specifications
The gas supply lines must be sized as indicated in the chart below, based on the total number of
fryers connected to the main gas supply.
Recommended Gas Supply Line Sizes
Gas Types Number of Fryers
1 2 to 3 4 or more (*)
Natural Gas 3/4" (22 mm) 1" (28 mm) 1-1/4" (35 mm)
Propane Gas 1/2" (15 mm) 3/4" (22 mm) 1" (28 mm)
(*) When exceeding 18 feet (6 meters) for a configuration of more than four fryers, it is necessary
to provide a 1 1/4" (35 mm) rigid gas connection.