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2. IMPORTANT INFORMATION
2.1 DESCRIPTION: The Dean Super
Runner Series 38 electric fryers are
energy-efficient, electrically heated units,
listed by the Underwriter’s Laboratory and
manufactured to their basic performance
and application specifications.
Units are shipped completely assembled
with any accessories packed inside the
fryer vessel. They are adjusted, tested,
and inspected at the factory prior to crating
for shipment. Sizes, weights and input
rates are listed in this manual.
2.2 DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS:
a. VESSEL CONSTRUCTION: Welded,
heavy gauge steel with three heater
elements fixed inside the vessel with a
protective, chromed wire mesh crumb
screen over the elements. Drain
tapped into front right corner of vessel
with front-controlled manual drain
valve.
b. BODY CONSTRUCTION: An
aluminized steel base with stainless
steel front and enamel sides. The
frame is supported by 6” adjustable
legs or optional 6” rigid rear casters.
c. OPERATING CONTROLS: Unit is
shipped standard with a liquid filled
bulb thermostat. The temperature
control is mounted in the cabinet
behind the front door on the bottom
left side of the cabinet.
d. AUTOMATIC SAFETY FEATURE:
High temperature detection to shut-off
electric heater elements should the
controlling thermostat fail.
e. RATING PLATE: This is attached to
the inside front door panel.
Information provided includes the
kilowatt (KW) output of the heater
elements and electrical requirements.
2.3 PRE-INSTALLATION:
a. GENERAL: A licensed electrician
should install any electrically heated
equipment.
b. CLEARANCES: The fryer area must
be kept free and clear of all
combustibles. This unit is design-
certified for the following installations:
1. Other than household use;
2. Non-combustible floor installation
equipped with factory-supplied 6”
(15 cm) adjustable legs or optional
6” (15 cm) rigid rear casters;
3. Combustible construction with a
minimum clearance of 6” (15 cm)
side and 6” (15 cm) rear, and
equipped with factory-supplied 6”
(15 cm) adjustable legs or 6” (15
cm) casters.
DANGER
THE FRYER MUST BE CONNECTED ONLY
TO THE TYPE OF ELECTRICAL SERVICE
IDENTIFIED ON THE ATTACHED RATING
PLATE.
CAUTION
LOCAL BUILDING CODES USUALLY
PROHIBIT A FRYER WITH ITS OPEN
TANK OF HOT OIL FROM BEING
INSTALLED BESIDE AN OPEN FLAME
OF ANY TYPE, WHETHER A BROILER
OR THE OPEN BURNER OF A RANGE.