Southbend P20-FR65 - Manual (Page 11)

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NSTALLATION
O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182110 REV 1 P AGE 11
INSTALLATION
! CAUTION
ALL PIPE JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS MUST BE TESTED THOROUGHLY FOR GAS LEAKS.
USE ONLY SOAPY WATER FOR TESTING ON ALL GASES. NEVER USE AN OPEN FLAME TO
CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS. ALL CONNECTIONS MUST BE CHECKED FOR LEAKS AFTER THE
UNIT HAS BEEN PUT INTO OPERATION. TEST PRESSURE SHOULD NOT EXCEED 14" W.C.
! CAUTION
THIS APPLIANCE AND ITS INDIVIDUAL COMBINATION GAS VALVE MUST BE DISCONNECTED
FROM THE GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM DURING ANY PRESSURE TESTING OF THAT
SYSTEM AT TEST PRESSURES IN EXCESS OF 1/2 PSIG (3.45 kPa).
The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual
shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or
less than 1/2 psi (3.45 kPa).
NOTE: Although the fryer is equipped with an internal pressure regulator, other sectional units in a battery
may require an external pressure regulator. This pressure regulator must (1) be certified by a recognized
testing agency, (2) be acceptable for total pilot load application, (3) have a maximum regulation capacity for
the total connected load, and (4) have a pressure adjustment range to allow adjustment to the manifold
pressure on the appliance rating plate. Unless the manifold pressure of all connected appliances is the
same, a separate regulator must be supplied for each unit(s) to indicate unit or units having differing manifold
pressures.
If the fryer is to be connected to adjacent units in a battery, do the following:
1. Connect the units together by mating the supply-manifold unions. Just HAND TIGHTEN until all units
have been connected to each other.
2. Starting at the center and working toward the ends of the battery, tighten each union gradually, going
from one to another, until all are finally tight. A special thin wrench, which fits the union nut, is provided
with each battery, or a chain wrench can be used.
3. Connect the gas supply at right, left, or both ends. When a spreader plate with a “Tee” connection is
inserted in a battery, the gas supply may be connected at this point. Units with rear connections may
also be used in this respect. If five or more units are connected in one battery, more than one supply line
should be used. Each supply line should have a readily accessible, approved hand shutoff valve
If the optional rear gas connection is to be used, connect the gas supply directly to the 1" male NPT
connector located near the lower right rear corner of the fryer (see illustration on page 8). When tightening
the supply pipe, be sure to hold the mating connector extending from the unit securely with a wrench. This
will prevent any damage or distortion to the internal piping and controls of the unit.
For all installations, proceed as follows:
1. Check that all unused gas connections are capped.
2. Turn off all burner valves.
3. Turn on gas supply and immediately check all connections for leaks. USE SOAPY WATER ONLY FOR
TESTING ON ALL GASES. NEVER USE AN OPEN FLAME TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS.
4. When the entire gas system has been checked, turn off gas supply during the rest of the installation.
5. After connecting the gas supply, check that the fryer is level. Use a long spirit level four ways; across the
front and rear of the frypot, and along each edge.