GRDF / GRCF SERIES GAS FRYERS
VULCAN-HART F-31214 Rev. D (March 2008)
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In the commonwealth of Massachusetts all gas appliances vented through a
ventilation hood or exhaust system with a damper or with a power means of
exhaust shall comply with 248 CMR.
In Canada:
Local codes
CAN/CSA-B149.1 Natural Gas Installation (latest edition).
CAN/CSA-B149.2 Propane Installation Code (latest edition), available from the
Canadian Gas Association 178 Rexdale Blvd., Etobicoke, Ontario Canada
M9W 1R3.
CSA C22.1 Canadian Electric Code L4W 5N6.
ASSEMBLY
The fryer must be restrained to prevent tipping and the splashing of hot liquid. The means
of restraint may be the manner of installation, such as connection to a battery of
appliances, installing the fryer in an alcove, or by separate means such as adequate ties.
FLUE CONNECTION
Make the flue connection as follows:
Comply with Vapor Removal from Cooking Equipment, ANSI-NFPA
Standard #96 (latest edition), available from the National Fire Protection
Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
Locate the fryer under a hood with adequate connection to an exhaust
duct. The hood must extend 6” (15 cm) beyond fryer on both sides.
Clearance above the fryer should be adequate for combustion byproducts
to be removed efficiently.
An 18” (46 cm) minimum clearance should be maintained between the flue
vent and the filters of the hood venting system.
Never make flue connections directly to the fryer.
Do not obstruct the flow of the gases from the appliance. Proper air
balance should be maintained in the room.