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INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS
Hobart fryers should be installed in accordance with:
In the United States
1. State and local codes.
2. National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI-Z223.1 (latest edition), available from American Gas Association,
Inc. 1515 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22209.
3. NFPA Standard #96 (latest edition), available from National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch
Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
In Canada
1. Local codes.
2. CAN/CGA-B149.1 Installation for Natural Gas Burning Appliances and Equipment (latest edition).
3.
CAN/CGA-B149.2 Installation for Propane Burning Appliances and Equipment (latest edition), available
from the Canadian Gas Association, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3.
ASSEMBLY
The fryer must be restrained with adequate ties to prevent tipping when installed in order to avoid the
splashing of hot liquid.
Legs
Tilt fryer on its side, being careful to avoid scratching the finish. Thread legs into holes provided on
bottom of fryer. Carefully raise fryer to its normal position and place it in the installing location.
Casters
If casters are assembled to the fryer, the installation must be made using a connector (not supplied by
Hobart) that complies with the Standard for Connectors for Movable Gas Appliances, ANSI-Z21.69
(latest edition), and a quick-disconnect device that complies with the Standard for Quick-Disconnect
Devices for Use With Gas Fuel, ANSI-Z21.41 (latest edition).
Separate instructions for installing casters to the fryer are included with the casters.