Frymaster Rethermalizer FGP55 manual

Frymaster, a member of the Co mmercial Food Eq uipment Service Asso ciation, recomm ends using CFESA Certified Tec hnicians. 24-Hour Service Hotline 1-800-551-8633 OCTOBER 2011 *8195845A* Non-CE & FGP55 Rethermalizer Installation and Operation Manual[...]

i Please read all sections of this manual and retain for future reference. NOTICE This appliance is intended for professional use only and is to be operated by qualified personnel only. A Frymaster Dean Factory Authorized Servicer (FAS) or other qualified professional should perform installation, maintenance, and repairs. Installation, maintenance,[...]

ii DANGER The front ledge of the fryer is not a step. Do not stand on the fryer. Serious injury can result from slips or contact with the hot oil. CAUTION Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. CAUTION Instructions to be followed in the event the operator smells gas or othe[...]

iii FGP55 SERIES RETHERMALIZER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Page # 1. INTRODUCTION 1-1 1.1 FGP55 Series Rethermalizer 1-1 1.2 Safety Information 1-1 1.3 Computer Information 1-2 1.4 Shipping Damage Claim Procedure 1-2 1.5 Maintenance/Repair Information 1-2 2. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2-1 2.1 General 2-1 2.2 Service Personnel[...]

iv FGP55 Component Identification FGP 55 U pp er float switch. Cook vessel and lower float switch ( arrow ) . Control box Water by-pass switch, fuses and reset button under control b ox. Gas valve and drain handle on spark-module equipped uni t. Position of standing pilot (arrow) on unit with that feature. Housing for spark module on electronic ign[...]

v FGP55 Rethermalizer Sequence of Operation 1. Ensure the unit is properly installed. Check the following: a. Rethermalizer is level under the vent hood. b. Gas supply is connect ed properly with the proper gas type (natural or propane) with the correct size lines. Have the installer check for proper gas pressure and for gas leaks. c. Water connect[...]

1-1 FGP55 SERIES RETHERMALIZERS CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 FGP55 Series Rethermalizer The Frymaster FGP55 is a hot water ba th unit designed to rethermalize or reconstitute both refrigerated and frozen vacuum-bagged food products . The FGP55 is manuf actured to operate on the type gas specified by the user, i.e., natural or propane gas. The instru[...]

1-2 1.3 Computer Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the lim its for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. While this device is a verified Cl ass A device, it has been shown to meet the Class B limits. These lim its ar e designed to provide reas onable protection against harmful interference[...]

1-3 1.5 Maintenance/Repair Information (cont.) For non-routine maintenance or repairs, or for service inform ation, contact your local Frymaster Authorized Servicer (FAS). Service inform ation may also be obtained by callin g the Frymaster Technical Services Department (1-800-551-86 33). The following information will be need ed in order to assist [...]

2-1 FGP55 SERIES RETHERMALIZERS CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION 2.1 General Proper installation is essential for the safe, effici ent, trouble-free op eration of this appliance. Any unauthorized alteration or improper in stallation of this equipment w ill void the Frymaster warranty. DANGER The electrical power supply for this appliance MUST be the same as[...]

2-2 2.2 Service Personnel 2.2.1 Definitions A. Qualified and/or Authorized Operating Pers onnel 1. Qualified or authorized operating personnel are those who have carefully read the information in th is manual and have fam iliarized them selves with the equip ment functions, or have had previous experience with the operati on of equipm ent covered i[...]

2-3 2.3.1 General Installa tion Requirements (cont.) One of the most important consid erations of efficient operation is ventilation. Make sure the equipment is installed so that products of combus tion are removed efficiently, and that the kitchen ventilation system does not produce drafts th at in terf ere with pr oper burner operation. The equip[...]

2-4 2.3.1 General Installa tion Requirements (cont.) FCC COMPLIANCE The user is cautioned that any changes or modi fications to Frymaster com puters not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance c ould void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Frymaster com puters have been tested and found to comply with the lim its fo[...]

2-5 2.4 Pre-Connection Preparations (cont.) 4. For rethermalizers equipped with cas ters, there are no built-in leveling devices. The floor where the rethermalizer is to be installed must be level. WARNING Inlet water pressure must not exceed 80 PSI. A regulator must be installed between rethermalizer water inle t and water supply when pressure exc[...]

2-6 2.4.1 Connecting to the Gas Supply (cont.) When configured for natural gas, this equipm ent requires a standard gas pipe size of ¾ inch (22 mm) ID for connections within 20 feet (6 m) of the supply line, provi ded no m ore than 4 fittings or elbows are used in the run. For a pipe run over 20 feet (6 m), incr ease the pipe size to 1 inch (28 mm[...]

2-7 2.5 Converting to Another Gas Type This equipment is configured at the factory for either natura l gas or LP (propane) gas. If you desire to switch from one type of gas to the other, a gas conversion kit must be installed by a Factory Authorized Service Center technician. DANGER Switching to a different type of gas with out installing the prope[...]

2-8 2.6 Boil-Out Instructions (cont.) 4. Boil the solution for no less th an one hour. To remove deposits , scrub the sides of the vat with a long-handle, natural bristle brush, being careful not to damage the temperature- sensing probe. Do not allow the water level to drop below the level line in the vessel during boil-out operation (although Auto[...]

3-1 FGP55 SERIES RETHERMALIZERS CHAPTER 3: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 Introduction The FGP55 rethermalizer is off ered with a standi ng pilot with Piezo ignito r or electronic ignition. The unit is equipped with a low-leve l float switch, which allows igniti on of the burners only af ter the proper water level is reached. An auto-ref ill float swit[...]

3-2 3.2 Lighting Instructions (cont.) Follow these instructions to light a unit w ith electronic ignition: 1. Turn the gas valve knob to the ON position. 2. Press the switch to turn the computer ON. If the vessel is not filled to the proper level with water, the AutoFill featu re will add water to the proper level. 3. An illuminated dot between dig[...]

3-3 3.3 Daily Checks and Services (cont.) Clean the temperature probe and high-limit, locate d on the burner tube in the cook vessel. Using a Scotchbrite™ or similar mildly abrasive pad and a solution of detergent and water, clean the inside of the cookpot. Clean all food-contact surfaces with a proper dilution of a sa nitizing detergent. Rinse t[...]

3–4 3.5 Computer Operation ITEM DESCRIPTION 1 Lighted Displays— display of va rious functions and operations. 2 Power Switches— either sw itch turns power ON or OFF 3 Program Lock and Temperature Check Switch — locks program in computer and/or displays vesse l temperatu re wh en depressed. 4 Programming Switch— used when reprogramming the[...]

3–5 3.5 Computer Operation (cont.) The FGP55 CM-III.5 computer has 10 programmable product buttons, a Simmer Mode switch, and a Boil Mode switch. The computer also has two Powe r switches. Either switch may be pressed to turn the unit ON or OFF. The product buttons are multi-functional. In the programm ing mode, each button can be programmed for [...]

3–6 3.6 Programming the FGP55 CM-III.5 Computer (cont.) NOTE 2: The unit comes from the factory configured to display in degrees Fahrenheit. To toggle back and forth between Fahrenheit and Celsius, press the switch, then enter the code 1 6 5 8 by pressing the corresponding pr oduct buttons. Next, press the switch to lock in the new display option[...]

3–7 3.6 Programming the FGP55 CM-III.5 Computer (cont.) SH2 will appear. Program the length of the second stir time as a bove being sure that the time entered is greater than that for stir tim e "1" or else is "0". SH3 will appear. Program the length of the third stir tim e in the same m anner as for stir times "1" a[...]

3–8 3.7 Operating the FGP55 Rethermalizer (cont.) If no stir times have been programmed, Stir will not appear du ring the rethermalizing cycle. To cancel the alarm, press the indicated product button. CAUTION Pressing the product button t wice while the alarm is active will cancel the rethermalizing cycle as well as the alarm. c. At the end of th[...]

3–9 3.9 FGP55 Computer Display Messages (cont.) e (four dashes) – Indicates that the wa ter temperature is within the proper rethermalizing range (i.e., within ±11 ° F of setpoint). e – Indicates that there is a heating probl em. Call your local Factory Authorized Service Center or the 24-H our Hotline (1-800-551-8633). e – Indicates that[...]

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