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Frymaster BK1814 Series 
Gas Fryers 
Installation & Operation Manual 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Frymaster, a member of the Commercial Food Equipment Service Association, recommends 
using CFESA Certified Technicians. 
 
MAR 2011
24-Hour Service Hotline 1-800-551-8633 
www.frymaster.com 
*8196557*
E-mail: service@frymaster.com 
 
                                                                                                                                     
                    
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                          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 Factory Authorized Service agency (FAS) or other qualified  professional should perform installation, maintenance, and repairs.  Installation, maintenance,  or repairs by unqualified personnel may void the manufacturer’s warranty.  See Chapter 1 of  this manual for definitions of qualified perso
                    
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                         DANGER  Improper installation, adjustment, maintenance or service, and unauthorized alterations or  modifications can cause property damage, injury, or death.  Read the installation, operating and  service instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment.  Only qualified  service personnel may convert this appliance to use a gas other than that for which it was  originally configured.  See Chapter 1 of this manual for definition of qualified service personnel.     DANGER  A
                    
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                            FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND THE FRYMASTER BK1814 GAS  SERIES                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
                    
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                            BK1814 Series Gas Fryers  Installation & Operation Manual        TABLE OF CONTENTS        Page #  1. INTRODUCTION 1-1  1.1 After Purchase 1-1  1.2 Ordering Parts 1-1  1.3 Service Information 1-1  1.4 Computer Information 1-1  1.5 Safety Information 1-2  1.6 Service Personnel 1-3  2. IMPORTANT INFORMATION 2-1  2.1 Receiving and Unpacking Equipment 2-1  2.2 General 2-2  2.3 Principles of Operation 2-3  2.4 Rating Plate 2-3  2.5 Pre-Installation 2-3  2.6 Air Supply and Ventilation 2-5  2.7 Equi
                    
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                            1814 Series Gas Fryers  Installation & Operation Manual        TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT.)        Page #  5. FILTRATION INSTRUCTIONS 5-1  5.1 Draining and Manual Filtering 5-1  5.2 General Filtration Information 5-2  5.3 Filtration Preparation 5-2  5.4 Daily Filtration Operation 5-6  5.5 Operating the Filter 5-8  6. PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE 6-1  6.1 General 6-1  7. TROUBLESHOOTING 7-1  7.1 General 7-1  7.2 Pilot Burner Malfunction 7-1  7.3 Main Burner Malfunctions 7-2  7.4 Wiring Diagram, Main
                    
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                        BK1814 Series Gas Fryers  Chapter 1:  Introduction      1.1 Applicability and Validity    The Frymaster 1814 Series gas model family (HD models) has been approved by the European  Union for sale and installation in the following EU countries:  AT, BE, DE, DK, ES, FI, FR,  GB, IE, IT, LU, NL, NO, PT and SE.    This manual is applicable to and valid for all Frymaster 1814 gas units sold in English- speaking countries, including those in the European Union. Where conflicts exist between  instructio
                    
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                           BK1814 Series Gas Fryers  Chapter 1:  Introduction        1.4 Service Information    Call the Frymaster Service Hotline, 1-800-551-8633, for the location of your nearest factory  authorized service center.  To assist you more efficiently, always provide the service technician with  the model number, gas type, serial number, and the nature of the problem.    1.5 Computer Information    This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,  pursuant to
                    
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                           BK1814 Series Gas Fryers  Chapter 1:  Introduction      1.7 Service Personnel    A. Qualified and/or Authorized Operating Personnel    1. Qualified/authorized operating personnel are those who have carefully read the information  in this manual and have familiarized themselves with the equipment functions, or have had  previous experience with the operation of equipment covered in this manual.  2. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,  s
                    
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                        Frymaster BK1814 Series Fryer  Chapter 2:  Important Information    2.1 Receiving and Unpacking Equipment    A. Check that the container is upright. Use an outward prying motion - no hammering - to  remove the carton.  Unpack the fryer carefully and remove all accessories from the carton.  Do not discard or misplace these, as they will be needed.    B. After unpacking, immediately check the equipment for visible signs of shipping damage.  If  damage has occurred, contact the carrier and file the
                    
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                        Frymaster BK1814 Series Gas Fryer   Chapter 2:  Important Information      2.2 General (cont.)    Where conflicts exist between instructions and information in this manual and local code or  national codes, or regulations, installation and operation shall comply with the codes or  regulations in force in the country in which the equipment is installed.     DANGER  Building codes prohibit a fryer with its open tank of hot oil/shortening from being  installed beside an open flame of any type, incl
                    
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                        Frymaster BK1814 Series Gas Fryer   Chapter 2:  Important Information       DANGER  Fryers MUST be connected ONLY to the gas type identified on the attached rating  plate.    2.6 Pre-installation   DANGER  No structural material on the fryer should be altered or removed to accommodate  placement of the fryer under a hood.  Questions?  Call the Frymaster Service Hotline  at 1-800-551-8633.     DANGER  Do not connect this appliance to the gas supply before reviewing all information in  this chapte
                    
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                        Frymaster BK1814 Series Gas Fryer   Chapter 2:  Important Information      2.6 Pre-installation (cont.)    C. Installation Standards    1.  U.S. installations must meet: 2.  Canadian installations must meet:  American National Standard Institute CAN 1-B149 Installation Codes  ANSI Z83.11 Canadian Gas Association  American Gas Association 55 Scarsdale Road  8501 E. Pleasant Valley Road Don Mills, ONT, M3B  2R3  Cleveland, OH  44131       National Electrical Code Canadian Electric Code c22.1, part
                    
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                        Frymaster BK1814 Series Gas Fryer   Chapter 2:  Important Information      2.7 Air Supply and Ventilation (cont.)  D. Do not place the fryer’s flue outlet directly into the plenum of the hood, as it will affect the  gas combustion of the fryer.     E. Never use the interior of the fryer cabinet for storage or store items on shelving over or  behind the fryer.  Exhaust temperatures can exceed 800°F (427°C) and may damage or melt  items stored in or near the fryer.    F. Adequate distance must be 
                    
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                        Frymaster BK1814 Series Gas Fryers   Chapter 3:  Installation      3.1 Installing the Fryer  This appliance shall be installed in conformity with the current regulations and used only in a well-ventilated location.       A. Initial Installation: If the fryer is installed with legs, do not push the fryer to adjust its  position.  Use a pallet or lift jack to lift the fryer slightly, and then place the fryer where it  is to be installed.  B. Relocating the fryer: Remove all weight from each leg be
                    
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                          Frymaster BK1814 Series Gas Fryers  Chapter 3:  Installation      3.3  Gas Connections     DANGER  Before connecting new pipe to this appliance the pipe must be blown out thoroughly  to remove all foreign material.  Foreign material in the burner and gas controls will  cause improper and dangerous operation.    U.S. NATIONAL CODE REQUIREMENTS    This equipment is to be installed in compliance with the Basic Plumbing Code of the Building  Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc. (B
                    
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                          Frymaster BK1814 Series Gas Fryers  Chapter 3:  Installation      3.4 Gas Connections (cont.)    Gas Supply Type and Pressure  Gas Supply Type Gas Supply Pressure  Natural Gas 6-10" W.C. (Dynamic)  Propane (LP) Gas 11-13" W.C. (Dynamic)     DANGER  When pressure-testing incoming gas supply lines, disconnect the fryer from the gas  line if the test pressure is ½" PSI [3.45 kPa (14 inches W.C.)] or greater to avoid  damage to the fryer’s gas piping and gas valve(s).     DANGER  All connections m
                    
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                          Frymaster BK1814 Series Gas Fryers  Chapter 3:  Installation      3.4 Gas Connections (cont.)     DANGER  When pressure-testing incoming gas supply lines, disconnect the fryer from the gas  line if the test pressure is ½" PSI [3.45 kPa (14 inches W.C.)] or greater to avoid  damage to the fryer’s gas piping and gas valve(s).      D. Manifold Pressure: Your local service technician should check the manifold pressure with a  manometer.      1. Check the rating plate for specific manifold gas pres
                    
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                          Frymaster BK1814 Series Gas Fryers  Chapter 3:  Installation      3.4 Gas Connections (cont.)     WARNING   Do not attach accessories to this fryer unless fryer is secured from tipping. Personal  injury may result.    2. The fryer must be restrained by means independent of the flexible coupling or  connector in order to limit the movement of the fryer.  Restraining brackets are  located on the back panel of the fryer for the attachment of restraints.    3. If disconnection of the restraint is 
                    
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                          Frymaster BK1814 Series Gas Fryers  Chapter 3:  Installation      The 1814 Series gas fryer has received the CE mark for the countries and gas categories indicated in the table  below.  NOTE:  The nominal heat input (QN) is 21kW except for AT, DE, LU and category 3P/B, which is  23kW.        CE Approved Gas Categories by Country    COUNTRIES CATEGORIES GAS PRESSURE (MBAR)  G20 20  AUSTRIA (AT) II2H3B/P  G30, G31 50  I2E(R)B G20, G25 20, 25  BELGIUM (BE)  I3+ G30, G31 28-30, 37  G20 20  DENMARK