Page 2 - Safety Precautions
4FR-45 R ESTAURANT R ANGE F RYER P AGE 2 O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182128 Safety Precautions Before installing and operating this equipment, be sure everyone involved in its operation is fully trained andaware of precautions. Accidents and problems can be caused by failure to follow fundamental rules a...
Page 3 - ABLE OF; Model Number; Table of Contents
4FR-45 R ESTAURANT R ANGE F RYER T ABLE OF C ONTENTS O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182128 P AGE 3 Congratulations! You have purchased one of the finest pieces of heavy-duty commercial cooking equipmenton the market. You will find that your new equipment, like all Southbend equipment, has been designed and ...
Page 4 - PECIFICATIONS; P E C I F I C A T I O N S; Dimensions
S PECIFICATIONS 4FR-45 R ESTAURANT R ANGE F RYER P AGE 4 O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182128 S P E C IFIC ATIO N S S P E C I F I C A T I O N S Dimensions A E F I G Front View Side View B C D H Top View
Page 5 - Gas Supply Requirements and Burner Information; Clearances
4FR-45 R ESTAURANT R ANGE F RYER S PECIFICATIONS O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182128 P AGE 5 S P E C IFIC ATIO N S Gas Supply Requirements and Burner Information Supply pressure should be greater than 7" W.C. for natural gas or greater than 11" W.C. for propane. One3/4" NPT male connector is l...
Page 6 - NSTALLATION; N S T A L L A T I O N; NOTICE; Step 2: Install Flue Riser
I NSTALLATION 4FR-45 R ESTAURANT R ANGE F RYER P AGE 6 O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182128 IN S TA LLA TI ON I N S T A L L A T I O N 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-B14...
Page 7 - Installation
4FR-45 R ESTAURANT R ANGE F RYER I NSTALLATION O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182128 P AGE 7 IN S TA LLA TI ON Installation Flue Riser Gas Connection Leg Attachment Pad
Page 8 - WARNING
I NSTALLATION 4FR-45 R ESTAURANT R ANGE F RYER P AGE 8 O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182128 IN S TA LLA TI ON 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...
Page 9 - Step 4: Check Clearances and Ventilation
4FR-45 R ESTAURANT R ANGE F RYER I NSTALLATION O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182128 P AGE 9 IN S TA LLA TI ON Step 4: Check Clearances and Ventilation Select a firm, level location for your Southbend fryer. Leave clearance, whenever possible, so that accessfrom the rear is possible to permit cleaning. If t...
Page 10 - Step 5: Gas Connection; CAUTION
I NSTALLATION 4FR-45 R ESTAURANT R ANGE F RYER P AGE 10 O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182128 IN S TA LLA TI ON 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 (seeillustration on page 7). The serial plate (located inside the fro...
Page 12 - PERATION; P E R A T I O N; Lighting
O PERATION 4FR-45 R ESTAURANT R ANGE F RYER P AGE 12 O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182128 OP E R ATIO N O P E R A T I O N NOTICE These procedures must be followed by qualified personnel or warranty will be voided. The Southbend 4FR-45 Restaurant Range Fryer is an immersion tube fryer. This is the most effi...
Page 13 - Shutdown Procedure; Filling the Frypot
4FR-45 R ESTAURANT R ANGE F RYER O PERATION O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182128 P AGE 13 OPE R ATIO N 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 lightin...
Page 14 - Automatic Pilot Valve
O PERATION 4FR-45 R ESTAURANT R ANGE F RYER P AGE 14 O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182128 OP E R ATIO N Automatic Pilot Valve The Automatic Pilot Valve provides an automatic safety shutoff for the fryer when the pilot flame isextinguished. When the pilot flame is burning, the valve is held open electromagn...
Page 15 - OOKING; O O K I N G; User Tips
4FR-45 R ESTAURANT R ANGE F RYER C OOKING H INTS O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182128 P AGE 15 COO K IN G HINTS C O O K I N G H I N T S 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 “W eekly Cleanin...
Page 16 - Frying Don’ts
C OOKING H INTS 4FR-45 R ESTAURANT R ANGE F RYER P AGE 16 O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182128 COO K IN G H INT S 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 th...
Page 17 - LEANING; L E A N I N G; WARNING: BURN HAZARD; Daily Cleaning
4FR-45 R ESTAURANT R ANGE F RYER C LEANING O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182128 P AGE 17 CLE ANING C L E A N I N G Southbend equipment is constructed with the best quality materials and is designed to provide durableservice when properly maintained. To expect the best performance, your equipment must be ma...
Page 18 - Weekly Cleaning
C LEANING 4FR-45 R ESTAURANT R ANGE F RYER P AGE 18 O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182128 CL E ANI NG 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 sh...
Page 20 - ERVICE; E R V I C E; Adjustments; Checking and Adjusting Main Burners
S ERVICE 4FR-45 R ESTAURANT R ANGE F RYER P AGE 20 O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182128 SE R V IC E S E R V I C E 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 replac...
Page 21 - Checking and Adjusting Pressure Regulator
4FR-45 R ESTAURANT R ANGE F RYER S ERVICE O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182128 P AGE 21 SER V IC E 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. forpropane gas. To check the manifold pressure, do th...
Page 22 - Checking and Adjusting Auto Safety Pilot
S ERVICE 4FR-45 R ESTAURANT R ANGE F RYER P AGE 22 O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182128 SE R V IC E 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 thethermopile to glow a dull red, or sufficient to hold the sa...
Page 23 - Troubleshooting
4FR-45 R ESTAURANT R ANGE F RYER S ERVICE O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182128 P AGE 23 SER V IC E 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 Comb...
Page 24 - Wiring Diagram
S ERVICE 4FR-45 R ESTAURANT R ANGE F RYER P AGE 24 O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182128 SE R V IC E Wiring Diagram Notes: 1. High limit switch is set to 450 ° F. 2. Voltage measured across TH/PP and TP with main burner on should be greater than 100 mV. REGULATOR ADJUSTMENT MAIN GA S THERMOPILE COMPONENT LE...
Page 25 - ARTS; A R T S; Index of Parts Diagrams
4FR-45 R ESTAURANT R ANGE F RYER P ARTS O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182128 P AGE 25 PARTS P A R T S NOTICE INSTALLATION OF OTHER THAN GENUINE SOUTHBEND PARTS WILL VOID THE W ARRANTYON THIS EQUIPMENT. The serial plate is located inside the front door on the left side. Replacement parts may be ordered eith...
Page 26 - Cabinet Parts
P ARTS 4FR-45 R ESTAURANT R ANGE F RYER P AGE 26 O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182128 PA RT S Cabinet Parts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Key Part Number Qty Description 1 1 1 8 2 2 0 5 1 Door 2 1 1 8 2 0 1 6 1 Panel, Inner Door 3 1 1 7 2 7 1 6 1 Nameplate, large 4 1 1 8 2 1 2 2 1 Front Rail, 4FR-45 5 1 1 8 2...
Page 27 - Frypot Parts
4FR-45 R ESTAURANT R ANGE F RYER P ARTS O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182128 P AGE 27 PARTS Frypot Parts 1 2 3 Key Part Number Qty Description 1 1 1 8 2 2 6 2 4 Baffle Weld Assembly 2 1 1 8 2 2 3 8 1 Valve, Ball, 1-1/4 in 3 1 1 8 2 2 2 1 1 Frypot Weld Assembly * 1 0 3 6 6 1 8 1 Thermostat Bulb Clamp * 1 1 ...
Page 28 - Gas Train Parts
P ARTS 4FR-45 R ESTAURANT R ANGE F RYER P AGE 28 O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182128 PA RT S Gas Train Parts See drawing on following page. Key Part Number Qty Description 1 1 1 4 7 0 0 7 1 Plug, Pipe Black, 1/8 2 1 1 8 2 2 3 7 1 Manifold, 4 Burner 3 1 1 7 5 2 1 6 1 Nipple, 1/2 x 4-1/2, Black 4 1 1 8 2 0 ...
Page 32 - FR-45 RESTAURANT RANGE FRYER
4FR-45 R ESTAURANT R ANGE F RYER P AGE 32 O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182128 FREE-STANDING, FLOOR MODEL 4FR-45 RESTAURANT RANGE FRYER A product with the Southbend name incorporates the best in durability and low maintenance. Weall recognize, however, that replacement parts and occasional professional ser...
