Pitco FBG18 Flat Bottom Gas Fryer with 42-65 lb. Capacity

The Pitco FBG18 Flat Bottom Fryer features a versatile cooking design and is ideal for wet batter products like fish & chips, tempura, funnel cakes, and more. The FBG18 is simple to operate and reliable.

The Pitco FBG18 has a 42-65 lb oil capacity and a stainless steel construction. The tank is constructed of heavy duty gauge mild steel for stickless wet batter frying. The cabinet has a stainless steel front, door, side, and back splash.

Standard Features:

Construction

• Fry tank constructed of heavy gauge mild steel for stickless wet batter frying.
• Welded tank with an extra smooth peened finish ensures easy cleaning.
• Stainless steel cabinet front, door, side and splash back
• Heavy duty 3/16” (.48 cm) door hinges
• Marine front edge to hold wet batter trays
• Front 1 ¼” (3.2 cm) full port drain for quick draining
• 9” (22.9 cm) bottom clearance allows for ease of cleaning

Controls

• Blower Free Burner Technology provides dependable heat transfer without the need for complex power blowers
• Integrated gas control valve acts as a manual valve, pilot valve, main valve, gas filter and pressure regulator
• Gas control valve prevents gas flow to the main burner until pilot is established and shuts off all gas flow automatically if the pilot flame goes out
• Temperature limit switch safely shuts off all gas flow if the fryer temperature exceeds the upper limit
• Solid State Thermostat mounted behind the front door. A compact temperature controller incorporating automatic melt cycle, system indicator lights and power switch
• Matchless ignition ignites a standing pilot once a day when the power is turned on. Less wear and tear on components and faster recovery when the controller calls for heat
• Drain valve interlock switch is hermetically sealed switch that automatically shuts down the heating system if the drain valve is opened

Standard Accessories

• Tank - heavy duty gauge mild steel
• Cabinet-stainless steel front, door, sides & splash back
• Blower Free Burner Technology
• Solid State Temperature Controller with matchless ignition, melt cycle, and drain valve interlock switch
• 1 ¼” (3.2 cm) Full port drain valve
• Manual gas shutoffs and Rear gas manifold connection
• Built-in integrated flue deflector
• 9” (22.9 cm) Legs
• Drain plug
• Removable flue splash guard
• Drain Line Clean out rod
• Cleaning brush

Specifications:

• Model: FBG18
• Oil Capacity: 42-65 lbs.
• Frying Area: 18" x 24"
• Cook Depth: 3-1/4" - 5"
• Gas Input Rate / Hr: 100,000 BTUs
• Natural or Propane Gas
• Dimensions: 20" W x 34-7/16" D x 43-3/16" H
• Weight: 355 lbs.