DECATHLON SERIES GAS FRYERS (CE)CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION3-13.1 Installing the FryerA. Initial Installation: If the fryer is installed with legs, do not push the fryer to adjust itsposition. Use a pallet or lift jack to lift the fryer slightly, then place the fryer where it is to beinstalled.B. Relocating the fryer: Remove all weight from each leg before moving a fryer with legsinstalled. Do not slide the fryer on the legs.C. If a leg becomes damaged, contact your service agent for immediate repair/replacement.3.2 Leveling the Fryer (Fryers equipped with legs only)A. All Installations: If the floor is uneven or has a definite slope, place the fryer on an evenplatform.B. Place a carpenter’s spirit level across the top of the fryer and level the unit both front-to-backand side-to-side. If it is not level, the unit may not function efficiently, the oil may not drainproperly for filtering and in a line-up it may not match adjacent units.C. Adjust to the high corner and measure with the spirit level. If floor is uneven, level the unitwith the screw adjustments on each leg (ensure minimum clearances as discussed inChapter 2 are maintained during the leveling procedure).D. Re-leveling: If the fryer is moved, re-level the fryer following the above instructions.E. The install must be reviewed at the time of installation to ensure it meets the intent of theseinstructions.CAUTIONFryers must be at room temperature, empty of oil, and if fitted with legs, lifted duringmovement to avoid damage and possible bodily injury.DANGERHot shortening can cause severe burns. Avoid contact. Under all circumstances, oilmust be removed from the fryer before attempting to move it to avoid oil spills, andthe falls and severe burns that could occur. This fryer may tip and cause personalinjury if not secured in a stationary position.