1. Paul Chapple Manager Technical & Sales SupportE:
T: , ext. 201 M:

2. Solstice Gas Fired Fryer
Performance, Efficiency, Easy to Own

3. Pitco History 1918 Founded by John C. Pitman in Boston, MA
1950 moved from Massachusetts to New Hampshire
1981 Blodgett Corp purchases J.C. Pitman and named it Pitco Frialator
Pitco manufacturers more than 135 models of both gas and electric frying equipment

4. What hasn’t changed Heat Transfer Area
Pitco has up to 30% more heat transfer area compared to Brand 'X'
By heating the oil from the bottom up, Brand 'X' has a smaller, less dispersed heat transfer area

5. The Cool Zone
Pitco's cool zone is larger. The tube fired design creates a substantially larger cool zone for trapping particles thus prolonging oil life and reducing taste transfer
Brand 'X' bottom-fired fryers have a cool zone limited in size by the shape of the tank design and the burner placement

6. Smart Simple Design Solstice Model SG14 3-burner 35C
(4 burner 45C shown)
Solstice Model SG14
Smart Simple Design

7. 35C Economy Fryer 3 tubes – Nat gas or LP
Cast iron burners (Heritage style)
Stainless steel tank as standard, with 5 year parts warranty
Manufactured to highest standard
Easy to supply – only a ¾” gas line req’d, no electrics

8. 35C Control Components Robertshaw Unitrol Mv Gas Valve
Robertshaw GS Thermostat
Robertshaw Hi-Limit
Thermocouple
Note:
The GS thermostat is relatively trouble free but will run away if the gas tubing leaks.
We are consolidating part numbers may be different. (high limits, relays)

9. 35C Burners

10. Smart Simple Design Solstice Model SG14 3-burner 35C
(4 burner 45C shown)
Solstice Model SG14
Smart Simple Design

11. Robotic Welding Consistent and uniform welding process
Unsurpassed accuracy
World Class Quality (some competitors manufacture a new tank for EVERY fryer they manufacture!)
Solstice tanks, in accelerated conditions, have never been replaced

12. Pressure Blasted Tanks
Pitco tanks aren’t ground, they’re pressure blasted for a smoother surface and easier cleaning
High tolerances at pressure points
No welding scorch marks
All tanks are pressure tested 3 times during manufacture to ensure 100% reliability
Hand-finishing Pressure blasting Finished Tank

13. Solstice Gas Fryers Fry tanks are completely pressure
blasted to clean and relieve stress at weld
points, while smoothing surfaces for
easier cleaning
Special heating tubes feature high
temperature, alloy stainless steel baffles
for long life.
Extremely large cool zone
minimizes costly oil
breakdowns, carbonization,
and taste transfer
Tube fired fryers require
no extra insulation on the
outside of the tank,
making the fryer easier to
service and eliminating the
chance of capturing
grease
Pitco's 1 1/4" full port (I.D.)
drains quickly and without
clogging

14. Solstice Fryer Benefits
Improved Efficiency
Common Cabinet Design
Stainless steel side panels
Universal Control Harness
Smart Layout
More User Friendly

15. Solid Cabinet Design New, stainless cabinet sides ~ standard
Easy to clean, rust resistant, preferred appearance
Common front to back dimensions and drain height
Easy to spec, mix & match any SG fryer in any configuration
with or without integrated or portable filtration
Asked for by consultants and customers
Robust boxed-steel reinforced design
Long life in tough restaurant environment
Heavy-duty, double-skinned wide swing door
Easy access, long lasting, insulated to reduce surface temp

16. New Solstice Burner Exclusive baffle design now squeezes out more heat
More primary
air is drawn in
Exclusive baffle design now squeezes out more heat
Flame has a longer path
Baffle gets "radiant" faster

17. Exclusive Solstice Burner
New, efficient inverted burner design
Air is drawn high inside the cabinet
Since hot air rises, inlet air is pre-heated
Dust is less likely to be drawn into the burner
Unique air flow cools front panel area
Creates open space in cabinet for easy cleaning and service access

18. Burner

19. Baffled? How can you squeeze out more heat? Here’s how:
Inside the heat tubes is a new stainless steel baffle design that slows down the flame so tubes heat evenly and efficiently transfer more heat to the oil
Since more heat is squeezed out of the flame, flue temperature is reduced
Old fryers 1100 to 1200 F°
New fryers 800 to 900 F°

20. The Baffle

21. Behind the Computer

22. When you open the door

23. Ease of Service Front panel mounted controls
Easy Access
Individual fryer shut off valves
Service one unit while adjacent fryer continues to work
Large fitting reduces chance of clogging
Dual "union" gas valve connectors
Speed and ease of component replacement
Common wire harness

24. Shut off Valves

25. Gas Valve Connectors

26. Quality Enhancements Exclusive new burner design
Better in-stock service
Enhanced tank design
Sculptured sides for added strength
Extensive field testing

27. Pitco Gas Fryer Options
Mild steel tank (No longer available in UK)
Stainless tank (Standard on all fryers in UK)
All stainless steel
(Front/door & sides are always stainless)???
SS back panel optional
Gas manifold --- Rear
Drain valve interlock switch
(Not on MI/volt fryers)
Back up Thermostat (Computer option only)

28. SG Safety Controls (CE Millivolt)
High limit
Thermocouple
Pilot Coil

29. Safety Control Explanation Overview
Pilot heats the Thermocouple generating DC voltage ( mVolt)
DC Current flows through the High Limit to:
Pilot Coil The energized coil generates magnetism. The magnetism holds the pilot valve open, allowing gas to flow to the main valve.

30. SG Operating Controls (CE Millivolt)
Thermostat
Thermopile
Main Coil

31. Operating Control Explanation Overview
Pilot heats the Thermopile generating DC voltage ( mVolt open circuit)
DC Current flows through the Thermostat to Main Coil which energizes the main valve.
TH,TP TH TP

32. Wiring Diagram (Door) Hi Limit , Thermocouple, “Radex” Wire Ass’y
-- same as existing
Thermopile, Thermostat,
Gas valve -- new parts.
Gas valve -- similar to
CE Heritage standing pilot
but has Millivolt actuator
in place of 24VAC.

33. Control Adjustments & Checks
Thermocouple
Pilot should be adjusted to give 25-35mvolt
Adjustment
Check supply gas pressure is between 15 & 24mbar for Nat.
Light pilot
Attach volt meter across ground & a Hi-Limit connection
Remove screw, adjust to mv & replace screw

34. Control Adjustments & Checks
Pilot Assembly Gas Valve, Pressure Regulator

35. Control Adjustments & Checks
Combination Gas Control Check out
Turn on shut off valve
Check incoming gas pressure is between 15 & 24mbar for Nat.
Light pilot
Check burner manifold pressure is 10mbar.

36. Smart Simple Filtration Design
Easy to service
Easy to operate
Easy to clean