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

Sized to conserve space in crowded kitchens, the Vulcan 1VK45A PowerFry5® gas fryer measures 15 1/2 inches wide by 30 1/8 inches deep by 47 1/8 inches tall. Its cabinet and frypot are made of durable, rust-resistant stainless steel to endure high-volume use and match other back-of-house equipment. Because it's positioned on four 6-inch casters, it's simple to move as needed; two of the casters can be locked to secure the fryer in place during use. Able to support 50 pounds of oil, its fry tank measures 14 inches wide by 14 inches deep. Twin fryer baskets secure contents in place during frying, and staff can grip the plastic-coated handles to lift the baskets from hot oil. To minimize the risk of sediment and debris burning, a V-shaped cold zone is built beneath the unit's burners. This fryer is built with a 1 1/4-inch full-port ball-type drain valve and includes a clean-out rod and tank brush.
To accommodate various cooking requirements, operators can set the Vulcan 1VK45A commercial fryer's temperature between 200 and 390 degrees Fahrenheit with the solid-state analog knob located behind the door. To cook solid shortening properly, the controls feature various fat-melt modes. While its SoftStart® ignition system outputs 35,000 BTUs per hour to warm oil gradually, the FivePass® heat transfer system uniformly distributes heat throughout the cooking oil to reduce cook and recovery times. This system yields 66 percent cooking efficiency and 78 percent thermal efficiency. When the unit reaches the desired temperature, its idle temperature mode only outputs 4,251 BTUs per hour to conserve energy. Even at the unit's maximum production rate, the flue is designed to not exceed 500 degrees Fahrenheit to minimize kitchen air conditioning costs.

Product Details





Part of the PowerFry5 series
50-lb. oil capacity
Freestanding model with 1 vat
Stainless steel cabinet and frypot
Twin fryer baskets with plastic-coated handles to reduce heat transfer
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)
36 1/4-in. working height
Electronic matchless ignition
Operating temperature range: 200-390 degrees F
Solid-state analog control knob behind the front door
Multiple fat-melt modes
Energy-saving SoftStart ignition system gradually warms oil upon startup
FivePass mechanism yields 78 percent thermal efficiency and 66 percent cooking efficiency
Idle temperature setting maintains set temperatures
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 LP 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
LP

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: LP
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