Vulcan 1VK45A Gas Fryer - (1) 50 Lb Vat, Floor Model, Natural Gas

The Vulcan 1VK45A PowerFry5® high-efficiency gas fryer can hold 50 pounds of cooking oil in its 14-inch-wide by 14-inch-deep frypot. Great for demanding environments, it's built with the FivePass® heat transfer system that evenly distributes heat throughout the oil to reduce cooking times and minimize the lag associated with recovery. The solid-state analog control knob located behind the front door can be used to adjust its temperature from 200 to 390 degrees Fahrenheit, and to make use of solid shortening, staff can activate one of the fat-melt modes. The SoftStart® mechanism gradually warms oil while outputting 35,000 BTUs per hour to extend the oil's life. Once the set temperature is reached, the idle temperature setting only outputs 4,251 BTUs per hour to maintain this temperature. If temperatures increase above the set range, the hi-limit shut-off mechanism will turn off the gas that supplies the burners and pilot light for safety.
To streamline frying, the Vulcan 1VK45A freestanding commercial fryer includes twin fry baskets with plastic-coated handles to simplify lowering products into the vat and lifting them from the pot; these handles also protect staffs' hands from burns. A V-shaped cold zone built beneath the burners collects sediment, reducing the risk of it burning in the hotter upper-vat area. This 15 1/2-inch-wide by 30 1/8-inch-deep by 47 1/8-inch-tall unit is ideally sized for compact kitchens, and it establishes an ergonomic 36 1/4-inch working height. Its cabinet and frypot are made of durable stainless steel to withstand high-volume use and resist corrosion. Because it's mounted on four 6-inch casters, it's simple to move; two of the casters can be locked to secure the unit in place.

Product Details





Part of the PowerFry5 line
Single frypot accommodates 50 lbs. of oil
Freestanding unit
36 1/4-in. working height
Rugged, corrosion-resistant stainless steel cabinet and frypot
Twin fryer baskets with plastic-coated handles for user safety
Includes tank brush and clean-out rod for cleaning
1 1/4-in. port ball-type drain valve
Equipped with (4) 6-in. casters (2 locking)
Electronic matchless ignition
Operating temperature range: 200-390 degrees F
Solid-state analog control knob behind the front door
Different fat-melt modes for solid shortening
SoftStart ignition system gradually warms oil to save energy
FivePass mechanism evenly distributes heat throughout cooking oil
Idle temperature setting maintains set temperatures while outputting only 4,521 BTUs per hour
Flue temperature doesn't exceed 500 degrees Fahrenheit at the unit's maximum production rate
Hi-limit shutoff
6-in. clearance required at sides and rear when placed near combustible construction
16-in. minimum clearance to adjacent open-top burner units
70,000 BTU

Dimensions & Utilities





Tank: 14 in. W x 14 in. D
Overall: 15 1/2 in. W x 30 1/8 in. D x 47 1/8 in. H
Powered by natural gas
3/4-in. OD rear gas connection

Product Features
Specifications
Manufacturer
Vulcan

Baskets
2

BTU per Fryer
70000

Capacity (lbs)
50

Food Type
Breaded

Frypot Style
Tube Type

Gas Type
NG

Heat
Gas

NEMA
5-15P

Number of Fry Pots
1

Oil Capacity (lb)
50

Oil Capacity/Fryer (lb)
50

Product
Gas Fryers

Product Type
Cooking Equipment

Rating
Best

Series
PowerFry5®

Special Features
Casters Included - Uninstalled

Type
Floor Model

Warranty
1-year Limited Parts & Labor; 10-year Fry Tank

Width (in)
15.5

Weight
201.00

Manufacturer: Vulcan
Baskets: 2
BTU per Fryer: 70000
Capacity (lbs): 50
Food Type: Breaded
Frypot Style: Tube Type
Gas Type: NG
Heat: Gas
NEMA: 5-15P
Number of Fry Pots: 1
Oil Capacity (lb): 50
Oil Capacity/Fryer (lb): 50
Product: Gas Fryers
Product Type: Cooking Equipment
Rating: Best
Series: PowerFry5®
Special Features: Casters Included - Uninstalled
Type: Floor Model
Warranty: 1-year Limited Parts & Labor; 10-year Fry Tank
Width (in): 15.5
Weight: 201.00