South Bend 35-Pound Fryer - Manuals

S OUTHBEND F RYERS S PECIFICATIONS O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182026 REV 3 P AGE 5 SPEC IFICATI O NS GAS SUPPLY AND BURNER INFORMATION Supply pressure should be greater than 7" W.C. for natural gas or greater than 11" W.C. for propane. The fryer has an internal, field-convertible gas-pressure re...

I NSTALLATION S OUTHBEND F RYERS P AGE 6 O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182026 REV 3 INSTALLATION I NSTALLATION NOTICE Installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, Natural Gas Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.1, or the Propane Ins...

S OUTHBEND F RYERS I NSTALLATION O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182026 REV 3 P AGE 7 INSTALLATION Step 2: Install Flue Riser The flue riser assembly is packed separately in the fryer shipping crate. Attach the flue riser to the top rear of the fryer (see illustration below).

I NSTALLATION S OUTHBEND F RYERS P AGE 8 O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182026 REV 3 INSTALLATION Step 3: Install the Legs (or Casters) and Restraints A set of legs or casters is packed with the fryer. A threaded pad is fastened to the base frame at each corner (see illustration on page 7). Each leg or cast...

S OUTHBEND F RYERS I NSTALLATION O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182026 REV 3 P AGE 9 INSTALLATION Step 4: Check Clearances and Ventilation Select a firm, level location for your Southbend fryer. Leave clearance, whenever possible, so that access from the rear is possible to permit cleaning. If the unit is t...

I NSTALLATION S OUTHBEND F RYERS P AGE 10 O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182026 REV 3 INSTALLATION Step 5: Gas Connection A 3/4" male NPT line for the gas connection is located near the lower left rear corner of the fryer (see illustration on page 7). The serial plate (located inside the front door of t...

S OUTHBEND F RYERS I NSTALLATION O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182026 REV 3 P AGE 11 INSTALLATION Step 6: Check Installation ! CAUTION IF YOU SMELL GAS DURING THE LIGHTING PROCEDURE, IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF THE GAS SUPPLY UNTIL THE LEAK HAS BEEN CORRECTED. The following items should be checked by a qualified ...

O PERATION S OUTHBEND F RYERS P AGE 12 O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182026 REV 3 OPERATION O PERATION NOTICE These procedures must be followed by qualified personnel or warranty will be voided. Southbend Fryers are immersion tube fryers. This is the most efficient method of transmitting heat into the oil....

S OUTHBEND F RYERS O PERATION O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182026 REV 3 P AGE 13 OPERATION 3. While pressing the knob down, use a lit match to ignite the pilot. Continue to press the knob down for about 30 seconds. If the pilot does not stay ignited when the knob is released, repeat the lighting procedure...

O PERATION S OUTHBEND F RYERS P AGE 14 O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182026 REV 3 OPERATION AUTOMATIC PILOT VALVE The Automatic Pilot Valve provides an automatic safety shutoff for the fryer when the pilot flame is extinguished. When the pilot flame is burning, the valve is held open electromagnetically by...

S OUTHBEND F RYERS C OOKING H INTS O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182026 REV 3 P AGE 15 COOKING HINTS C OOKING H INTS USER TIPS • Smoking oil means that the temperature is too high, or that the oil has broken down. • Gum in frypot denotes a need for thorough cleaning (see “Weekly Cleaning” on page 18) • Use...

C OOKING H INTS S OUTHBEND F RYERS P AGE 16 O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182026 REV 3 COOKING HINTS FRYING DON’TS • Don’t turn on the fryer with no shortening in the frypot. • Don’t fill the frypot above the line on rear of frypot. • Don’t allow oil in frypot to fry down to the point where there is insuff...

S OUTHBEND F RYERS C LEANING O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182026 REV 3 P AGE 17 CLEANING C LEANING Southbend equipment is constructed with the best quality materials and is designed to provide durable service when properly maintained. To expect the best performance, your equipment must be maintained in go...

C LEANING S OUTHBEND F RYERS P AGE 18 O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182026 REV 3 CLEANING 5. Close drain valve and strain the oil back into the frypot through several thicknesses of cheesecloth, or filter it back using a filter machine. 6. Replace the basket support frame. 7. Add oil or solid shortening to...

S ERVICE S OUTHBEND F RYERS P AGE 20 O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182026 REV 3 SERV ICE S ERVICE NOTICE Warranty will be void and the manufacturer is relieved of all liability if: (A) Service work is performed by other than a qualified technician, OR (B) Other than genuine Southbend replacement parts are ...

S OUTHBEND F RYERS S ERVICE O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182026 REV 3 P AGE 21 SERV ICE CHECKING AND ADJUSTING PRESSURE REGULATOR The combination gas valve and pressure regulator is factory set at 4" W.C. for natural gas and 10" W.C. for propane gas. To check the manifold pressure, do the followin...

S ERVICE S OUTHBEND F RYERS P AGE 22 O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182026 REV 3 SERV ICE CHECKING AND ADJUSTING AUTO SAFETY PILOT The pilot flame should surround the thermopile for 1/2". It must be large and sharp enough to cause the thermopile to glow a dull red, or sufficient to hold the safety valve...

S OUTHBEND F RYERS S ERVICE O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182026 REV 3 P AGE 23 SERV ICE TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Likely Cause Burners do not come on Gas supply to unit off. Combination gas valve is in “OFF” or “PILOT” position. Pilot not ignited. Thermostat not “ON.” Pilot will not stay ignited Combination...

S ERVICE S OUTHBEND F RYERS P AGE 24 O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182026 REV 3 SERV ICE Wiring Diagram

S OUTHBEND F RYERS P ARTS O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182026 REV 3 P AGE 25 PARTS P ARTS NOTICE INSTALLATION OF OTHER THAN GENUINE SOUTHBEND PARTS WILL VOID THE WARRANTY ON THIS EQUIPMENT. The serial plate is located inside the front door on the left side. Replacement parts may be ordered either through ...

P ARTS S OUTHBEND F RYERS P AGE 26 O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182026 REV 3 PARTS Cabinet Parts for 35-Pound and 45-Pound Fryers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Key Part Number Qty Description 1 1 - 2 8 4 9 1 Knob, door 2 1 1 8 2 2 0 5 1 Door 3 1 1 8 2 0 1 6 1 Panel, inner door 4 1 1 6 4 1 3 2 1 Door striker 5 1...

S OUTHBEND F RYERS P ARTS O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182026 REV 3 P AGE 27 PARTS Cabinet Parts for 65-Pound Fryer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Key Part Number Qty Description 1 1 - 2 8 4 9 1 Knob, door 2 1 1 8 2 2 2 8 1 Door 3 1 1 8 2 0 3 1 1 Panel inner door 4 1 1 6 4 1 3 2 1 Door striker 5 1 1 6 4 1 3 3 1 ...

P ARTS S OUTHBEND F RYERS P AGE 28 O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182026 REV 3 PARTS Gas Train Parts for 35-Pound Fryer See drawing on following page. Key Part Number Qty Description 1 1 1 8 2 0 7 6 1 Support w/a, supply 2 1 1 4 6 9 1 3 1 Elbow, red., blk. 3/4 x 1/2, 90 deg 3 1 1 4 6 8 0 6 2 Nipple, pipe, c...

P ARTS S OUTHBEND F RYERS P AGE 30 O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182026 REV 3 PARTS Gas Train Parts for 45-Pound Fryer See drawing on following page. Key Part Number Qty Description 1 1 1 8 2 0 7 6 1 Support w/a, supply 2 1 1 4 6 9 1 3 1 Elbow, red., blk. 3/4 x 1/2, 90 deg 3 1 1 4 6 8 0 6 2 Nipple, pipe, c...

P ARTS S OUTHBEND F RYERS P AGE 32 O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182026 REV 3 PARTS Gas Train Parts for 65-Pound Fryer See drawing on following page. Key Part Number Qty Description 1 1 1 8 2 0 8 0 1 Support w/a, supply 2 1 1 4 6 9 1 3 1 Elbow, red., blk. 3/4 x 1/2, 90 deg 3 1 1 4 6 8 0 6 2 Nipple, pipe, c...

P ARTS S OUTHBEND F RYERS P AGE 34 O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182026 REV 3 PARTS Frypot Parts for 35-Pound Fryer 1 2 3 Key Part Number Qty Description 1 1 1 8 2 2 5 8 1 Frypot weld assembly 2 1 1 8 2 2 6 2 3 Baffle weld assembly 3 1 1 8 2 2 3 8 1 Valve, ball, 1-1/4 in * 1 0 3 6 6 1 8 1 Thermostat bulb c...

S OUTHBEND F RYERS P ARTS O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182026 REV 3 P AGE 35 PARTS Frypot Parts for 45-Pound Fryer

P ARTS S OUTHBEND F RYERS P AGE 36 O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182026 REV 3 PARTS Frypot Parts for 65-Pound Fryer

S OUTHBEND F RYERS P AGE 40 O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182026 REV 3 SOUTHBEND FRYERS A product with the Southbend name incorporates the best in durability and low maintenance. We all recognize, however, that replacement parts and occasional professional service may be necessary to extend the useful life...