Fryer User Manual
Part # P156 Rev 1 (12/03/09)Page 6
Rating Plate
For proper operation, the information on the data plate of 
the new equipment must match the electrical supply. The 
data plate is readily accessible, located on the inside of the 
cabinet door. It contains all of the pertinent information 
required by the installer. 
INTRODUCTION continued
When corresponding with the factory or equipment dealer 
regarding service problems or replacement parts, be sure 
to refer to the particular unit by the correct model number, 
including prex and sux letters and numbers and serial 
number. The rating plate axed to the unit contains this 
information.
INSTALLATION
The Garland S18 series deep fat fryer complies with the 
standards CSA C22.2 No. 109 – latest edition, the UL197 – 
latest edition and the NSF#4 – latest edition. The installation 
& connection of this appliance must comply with current 
codes. In Canada – the Canadian Electric Code Part 1 and in 
the USA – The National Electrical Code. 
This equipment must be installed and adjusted by a 
competent person as required by the local electrical 
authorities. Failure to install appliances correctly could lead 
to prosecution. It is in your own interests and that of safety to 
ensure that the law is complied with.
Unpacking
1.  Carefully remove the unit from the crate. All packing 
material must be removed from the unit. The protective 
material covering the stainless steel must be removed 
immediately after the unit is installed.
2.  Do not remove permanently axed labels, warnings 
or data plates from the appliance, for this may void 
approvals and creates a safety hazard.
Clearances
The space in which the appliance is to be sited must include 
the minimum installation clearances to combustible surfaces 
as indicated in the following table.
CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
Location All Models
Top *
Left Hand Side 1” (25mm)
Right Hand Side 1” (25mm)
Rear 1.5” (38mm)
Type of Floor or Base Combustible
*  NOTE  Equipment  must  be  installed  under  a 
ventilation canopy
Adequate clearance must be provided for servicing, 
ventilation & proper operation. The product must be kept 
free from combustible material. 
Siting
The fryer should be installed on a rm smooth and level oor 
designed to withstand the weight of the appliance and any 
ancillary equipment. (Refer to dimensions and specications 
section for weights). Once in position check that the 
equipment is level, the fryer must be level front to back, side 
to side and diagonally. This leveling must be done with the 
unit under the hood and in it’s normal operational position. 
Adjust if necessary. 
If the fryer is to be dais or cove mounted, the base on which 
it is to be set should be level. If it is not, the fryer must be 
shimmed to level.










