Page 2 - IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY
GBD_GBDF SERIES GAS FRYERS VULCAN-HART F-32934 Rev. D (February 2009) -2- IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO INSTALL GAS EQUIPMENT, WHO SHOULD PERFORM THE INITIAL FIELD START-UP AND ADJUSTMENTS OF THE EQUIPMENT COVERED BY THIS MANUAL. POST IN A PROMINE...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
GBD_GBDF SERIES GAS FRYERS VULCAN-HART F-32934 Rev. D (February 2009) -3- TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY………………………………………. 2 INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………………… 4 GENERAL…………………………………………………………… 4 ORDERING PARTS………………………………………………… 4 FRYER CAPACITIES………………………………………………. 4 UNPACKING…………………………...
Page 4 - INTRODUCTION; GENERAL; ORDERING PARTS; FRYER CAPACITY; UNPACKING
GBD_GBDF SERIES GAS FRYERS VULCAN-HART F-32934 Rev. D (February 2009) -4- INTRODUCTION GENERAL Vulcan Fryers are produced with quality workmanship and material. Proper installation, usage and maintenance will result in years of satisfactory performance. Before installing the fryer, thoroughly read t...
Page 5 - PLUS®; INSTALLATION
GBD_GBDF SERIES GAS FRYERS VULCAN-HART F-32934 Rev. D (February 2009) -5- Check that the following have been included: Crumb Rack(s) Basket Hanger(s) Tank Brush Adjustable Casters (4) two locking, two non-locking for freestanding fryers. Fryer Batteries with the KleenScreen PLUS ® Filtration...
Page 6 - CODES AND STANDARDS; In the United States:
GBD_GBDF SERIES GAS FRYERS VULCAN-HART F-32934 Rev. D (February 2009) -6- Clearances: Minimum clearance from combustible construction: 6” (15 cm) from the sides of the fryer 6” (15 cm) from the back of the fryer The fryer may be installed on combustible floors. Minimum clearance from noncombusti...
Page 7 - ASSEMBLY; Vapor Removal from Cooking Equipment
GBD_GBDF SERIES GAS FRYERS VULCAN-HART F-32934 Rev. D (February 2009) -7- National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA-70 (latest edition). Copies may be obtained from The National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA. 02169-7471. In the commonwealth of Massachusetts all gas applian...
Page 8 - GAS CONNECTION; All gas supply connections and any pipe joint compound must be; Prior to lighting, check all joints in the gas supply line for leaks.
GBD_GBDF SERIES GAS FRYERS VULCAN-HART F-32934 Rev. D (February 2009) -8- GAS CONNECTION All gas supply connections and any pipe joint compound must be resistant to the action of propane gases. The gas inlet is located on the lower rear of the fryer. Codes require that a gas shutoff valve be install...
Page 9 - The fryer must be installed with the casters provided.; ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
GBD_GBDF SERIES GAS FRYERS VULCAN-HART F-32934 Rev. D (February 2009) -9- When installing a quick disconnect you must also install a means for limiting the movement of the fryer. This device will prevent the gas line or quick disconnect from being strained. The restraining device should be attache...
Page 10 - LEVELING THE FRYER; Hot oil and parts can cause burns. Use care when operating,; OVER-TEMPERATURE SHUTDOWN; Do not use chlorine or sulfate/sulfide cleaners.
GBD_GBDF SERIES GAS FRYERS VULCAN-HART F-32934 Rev. D (February 2009) -10- LEVELING THE FRYER Check the level of the fryer by placing a level on top of the fryer after gas connections have been made. Ensure that the fryer is level front-to-back and side-to-side in the final installed position. If us...
Page 11 - FILLING TANK WITH SHORTENING; Close the drain valve.; BASIC FRYING INSTRUCTION; Fry items that are the same size to ensure equal doneness.
GBD_GBDF SERIES GAS FRYERS VULCAN-HART F-32934 Rev. D (February 2009) -11- FILLING TANK WITH SHORTENING Close the drain valve. Fill the fryer tank with shortening. Vulcan recommends using liquid shortening. Shortening level should be between the MIN and MAX lines in the fryer tank. Shortenin...
Page 12 - Fry Basket Capacity:; EXTENDING SHORTENING LIFE
GBD_GBDF SERIES GAS FRYERS VULCAN-HART F-32934 Rev. D (February 2009) -12- Fry Basket Guidelines Do not overfill baskets. (See fry basket capacity below) Carefully lower basket into oil. When frying doughnuts and fritters, turn product only once during frying. When cooking French fries or onio...
Page 13 - TURNING ON THE FRYER; the desired selection.; TURNING OFF THE FRYER
GBD_GBDF SERIES GAS FRYERS VULCAN-HART F-32934 Rev. D (February 2009) -13- Solid State Knob Control Temperature Knob Control Melt Switch Power Switch Filter Switch (For those models with KleenScreen PLUS ® Filter Systems) Start Button TURNING ON THE FRYER Open the door to the fryer. Select Liquid ...
Page 15 - EXTENDED SHUTDOWN; Thoroughly drain the fryer. Refer to DRAINING THE FRYER.; FILTERING THE OIL; Hot oil and hot parts can cause burns. Use care when operating,
GBD_GBDF SERIES GAS FRYERS VULCAN-HART F-32934 Rev. D (February 2009) -15- EXTENDED SHUTDOWN 1. Open the door to the fryer. Press the power switch to the OFF position. 2. Thoroughly drain the fryer. Refer to DRAINING THE FRYER. 3. Clean the fryer according to CLEANING. 4. Turn off the main gas shuto...
Page 16 - DRAINING THE TANK
GBD_GBDF SERIES GAS FRYERS VULCAN-HART F-32934 Rev. D (February 2009) -16- DRAINING THE TANK 1. Open the door to the fryer. The power must remain ON for the fryer to filter correctly. 2. Insert the drain extension into the drain valve. Tighten only hand tight. 3. Direct the drain spout into the cont...
Page 17 - CLEANING
GBD_GBDF SERIES GAS FRYERS VULCAN-HART F-32934 Rev. D (February 2009) -17- 9. Drain the tank according to DRAINING THE TANK. Rinse thoroughly with clear, hot water. All traces of cleaner must be removed. Dry the tank thoroughly. 10. Close the drain valve and add shortening. Follow the FILLING TANK W...
Page 18 - KleenScreen; Plus; ® Filtration System
GBD_GBDF SERIES GAS FRYERS VULCAN-HART F-32934 Rev. D (February 2009) -18- KleenScreen Plus ® Filtration System Installation and Operational Manual for “BDF” Models 2G4BDF Shown GAS KleenScreen PLUS® Models: 1G4BDF ML-136798 1G6BDF ML-136795 1G8BDF ML-136796 2G4BDF ML-136650 3G4BDF ML-136653 4G4BDF ...
Page 19 - Filtering Instructions for KleenScreen; ® Fryers; General; The KleenScreen; Assembly; Filter Insert
GBD_GBDF SERIES GAS FRYERS VULCAN-HART F-32934 Rev. D (February 2009) -19- Filtering Instructions for KleenScreen PLUS ® Fryers General The KleenScreen PLUS ® filtration system filters the oil as it is pumped back into its’ respective tank(s). Only one tank can be drained and filtered at a time. Und...
Page 20 - Filter Screen Lays
GBD_GBDF SERIES GAS FRYERS VULCAN-HART F-32934 Rev. D (February 2009) -20- Fully assembled filter screen assembly: Fig. 2 Secure Tube with Suction Tube Clip Filter Screen Lays Flat On Bottom of Filter Pan Fig. 3 Micro-Filtration Fabric Envelope Assembly: Same Suction Tube Fabric Envelope Insert (Dif...
Page 21 - INSTRUCTIONS TO REMOVE & REPLACE KLEENSCREEN; ® FILTER ENVELOPE
GBD_GBDF SERIES GAS FRYERS VULCAN-HART F-32934 Rev. D (February 2009) -21- INSTRUCTIONS TO REMOVE & REPLACE KLEENSCREEN PLUS ® FILTER ENVELOPE FOR ABSOLUTE FILTRATION & MAXIMUM FLOW RATE WE RECOMMEND YOU CHANGE YOUR FILTER ENVELOPES AT EVERY OIL CHANGE (10-14 DAYS DEPENDING ON OIL USAGE). St...
Page 22 - Operation; will void your fryer warranty.
GBD_GBDF SERIES GAS FRYERS VULCAN-HART F-32934 Rev. D (February 2009) -22- Operation Hot oil and parts can cause burns. Use care when operating, cleaning and servicing the fryer. Spilling hot frying compound can cause severe burns. Do not move fryer without draining all frying compound from the tank...
Page 24 - REMOVING EXCESS DEBRIS FROM THE SCREEN FILTER:; Reassemble all filter components after being dried thoroughly.
GBD_GBDF SERIES GAS FRYERS VULCAN-HART F-32934 Rev. D (February 2009) -24- FILTERING TIP: Open the filtering drawer approximately 1” to allow any oil in the return line to run back into the filter pan. This will take about 30 seconds to complete. Then open the drawer completely to clean filter compo...
Page 25 - Do not allow water to run through the motor / pump.; Boil Out By-PassTM Extension Tube
GBD_GBDF SERIES GAS FRYERS VULCAN-HART F-32934 Rev. D (February 2009) -25- BOIL OUT PROCEDURE: Use the Boil Out By-Pass™ drain extension allowing the boil out solution to exit the fry tank without using the filtering system. Do not allow water to run through the motor / pump. Drain the boil out solu...
Page 26 - MAINTENANCE; FLUE VENT INSPECTION; Probable
GBD_GBDF SERIES GAS FRYERS VULCAN-HART F-32934 Rev. D (February 2009) -26- MAINTENANCE Hot oil and hot parts can cause burns. Use care when operating, cleaning, and servicing the fryer. Spilling hot fryer compound can cause severe burns. Do not move fryer without draining all frying compound from th...