Dean D Installation & Operation Manual

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HIGH EFFICIENCY DECATHLON (HD) SERIES GAS FRYERSCHAPTER 2: IMPORTANT INFORMATION2-22.2 General (cont.)Where conflicts exist between instructions and information in this manual and local code ornational codes, or regulations, installation and operation shall comply with the codes orregulations in force in the country in which the equipment is installed.DANGERBuilding codes prohibit a fryer with its open tank of hot oil/shortening from beinginstalled beside an open flame of any type, including those of broilers and ranges.Upon arrival, inspect the fryer carefully for visible or concealed damage. (See Receiving andUnpacking Equipment in Section 2.1.)CAUTIONDean appliances equipped with legs are for stationary installations. Appliancesfitted with legs must be lifted during movement to avoid damage to the applianceand bodily injury. For moveable installations, optional equipment casters must beused. Questions? Call 1-800-551-8633.2.3 Product DescriptionDecathlon Series gas fryers are energy efficient, tube-style, gas-fired units. All units are shippedcompletely assembled with accessories packed inside the frypot. All units are adjusted, tested andinspected at the factory before shipment. Sizes, weights and input rates of all models are listed inthis manual.WARNINGThe on-site supervisor is responsible for ensuring that operators are made aware ofthe inherent hazards of operating a hot oil frying system, particularly the aspects ofsystem operation, oil filtration, draining and cleaning procedures.2.4 Principles of OperationThe incoming gas flows through orifices and is mixed with air in the burners to create the correctratio for proper combustion. The mixture is ignited at the front end of each heat tube by the pilotlight. Internal diffusers slow the flame as it goes through the burner tube. This slow, turbulent flameincreases heat transfer to the walls of the tubes to heat the oil more efficiently.