Hobart HPGF15 - Manual

– 7 – Exhaust Pipe Thread the 1 1 / 4 " diameter exhaust pipe (supplied) to the top of the exhaust tank (Fig. 3) located at the rear of the fryer. Fig. 3 GAS CONNECTIONS All gas supply connections and any pipe joint compound used must be resistant to the action of liquified petroleumgases. Recom...

– 8 – TESTING THE GAS SUPPLY SYSTEM When test pressures exceed 1 / 2 psig (3.45 kPa), the fryer and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system. When test pressures are 1 / 2 psig (3.45 kPa) or less, the fryer must be isolated from the gas supply piping system...

– 10 – 0 30 25 20 15 10 5 P L - 5 2 6 8 6 PRESSUREGAUGE OPERATION WARNING: HOT OIL AND PARTS CAN CAUSE BURNS. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING ANDSERVICING THE FRYER. WARNING: SPILLING HOT FRYING COMPOUND CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS. DO NOT MOVE FRYERWITHOUT DRAINING ALL FRYING COMPOUND FROM THE TANK. W...

– 11 – FILLING THE KETTLE WITH LIQUID SHORTENING Oil Capacity: 40 lb/5 gal (18 kg/19 L). Use only a pure vegetable hydrogenated oil prescribed for use in pressure fryers, such as Mel Fry, Crystal,FryMax or Gold Label. Never add suet. Close drain valve (Fig. 7). Fill kettle with liquid shortening. • ...

– 12 – FRYING PROCEDURE FOR ALL FOODS Pressure is created by the containment of moisture escaping from the product being fried. Dry products thatproduce little or no moisture will not create sufficient pressure to fry that product. Pressure will not build withoutproduct in the kettle. 1. For the fir...

– 13 – 9. When pressure gauge reads 0, turn the handle counterclockwise until it stops before opening the lid. CAUTION: Seal damage can occur if handle is not completely unscrewed. Do not force the lid toopen. ALWAYS swing the lid to the side. DO NOT raise the lid. 10. Using insulated mitts or tongs...

– 16 – PL-40901 5. When clean, close drain valve and return oil to kettle. 6. Remove drain elbow. 7. Check oil level and turn fryer on. Cooking can resume when the white cooking light goes out. Filtering Oil at the End of the Production Day This procedure must be done while the kettle is still warm....

– 17 – Fig. 13 PL-41468-1 DIAPHRAGM Fig. 12 11. Continue with the cleaning instructions described in the CLEANING section of this manual. 12. Close drain valve and return oil to kettle. 13. Remove drain elbow. 14. Check oil level. The fryer is ready for the next production period. CLEANING WARNING: ...

– 18 – Cleaning After Every Production Period Exhaust Tank Drain the exhaust tank at the end of every production period while the liquid is hot. The exhaust tank drain valveis located behind the front access door at the lower right. 1. Attach drain pipe extension (supplied) and drain exhaust tank by...

– 19 – Fig. 16 SOLENOID HEX NUT PRESSURE RELIEF PRESSURE REGLATORHOUSING O-RING CLEAN-OUTPORT O-RING THUMBSCREW TEFLON GASKET(IINSIDE FITTING) PL-53523-E Fig. 17 9. Replace the thumb screw and O-Ring into the cleaning port. If the head of the thumb screw fails to seat against the O-Ring, check and c...

– 20 – 5. The flexible diaphragm of the lid-locking device is visible when viewing the underside of the kettle lid.Make certain diaphragm material is not torn or punctured. If it is, contact your local Hobart service officefor immediate replacement. 6. Dip O-Ring in cooking oil for lubrication, and ...

– 21 – Fig. 21 PL-40939-2 REMOVE BOLT Fig. 22 5. Remove 4 screws holding exhaust tank in place (see Fig. 21) and remove exhaust tank. 6. Flush exhaust tank with hot water. 7. Reverse procedure to reinstall exhaust tank. EXHAUST VENT 1-1/4" DIA. EXHAUST PIPE DRAIN PIPE EXHAUST TANK

– 22 – MAINTENANCE WARNING: HOT OIL AND PARTS CAN CAUSE BURNS. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING ANDSERVICING THE FRYER. WARNING: SPILLING HOT FRYING COMPOUND CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS. DO NOT MOVE FRYERWITHOUT DRAINING ALL FRYING COMPOUND FROM THE TANK. WARNING: UNPLUG ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY BEFORE P...

– 24 – POSSIBLE CAUSES 1. No product or very dry product loaded. 2. Power switch is in the OFF or FILTER position. 3. Lid not tightened. 4. Lid O-Ring not sealing. Replace O-Ring. 1. Dirty exhaust line to solenoid. 2. Dirty line from kettle pressure regulator to exhausttank. 3. Exhaust tank vent plu...