Vulcan 4VK45AF Gas Fryer - (4) 50 lb Vats, Floor Model, Liquid Propane

Designed to increase production by 25 percent and reduce energy consumption by 50 percent, the Vulcan 4VK45AF commercial gas fryer is part of the PowerFry5™ VK45 collection. This series features a FivePass™ heat transfer system that evenly distributes high temperatures throughout the oil to yield 66 percent cooking efficiency and 78 percent thermal efficiency. When initially heating oil, its SoftStart™ ignition system outputs 35,000 BTUs per hour for each vat, or half of each frypot's maximum hourly BTU output. The idle temperature setting maintains the desired temperature by outputting only 4,251 BTUs per hour to further save energy. Overall, this LP-gas-powered unit can output 210,000 BTUs per hour—70,000 BTUs per hour for each individual frypot.

To streamline frying products with different cooking requirements, all four of the 50-pound-capacity frypots in this commercial fryer have independent analog solid-state knob controls. Users can set each vat's temperature from 200 to 390 degrees Fahrenheit and choose from a fat-melt mode to properly heat solid shortening. Each vat comes with twin fryer baskets equipped with plastic-coated handles that enhance employee safety when submerging the baskets into hot oil and retrieving them from the vat. This 62-inch-wide by 30¹⁄₈-inch-deep by 47¹⁄₄-inch-tall unit is made of rugged, rust-resistant stainless steel and rests on four 6-inch-diameter casters for smooth mobility when cleaning or maintenance is required.

The KleenScreen PLUS® filtration system's 18-gauge stainless steel filtration pan is mounted on a pull-out drawer assembly in the Vulcan 4VK45AF high-efficiency gas fryer's cabinet base for accessibility. As much as 70 pounds of oil can be drained into this pan, and when it needs to be emptied, users can raise its corresponding handles. The pump and motor can be activated with the simple push of a button. Oil circulates at 8 gallons per minute, while the stainless steel mesh filter screen removes debris from two sides to establish an efficient filtration area between 270 and 350 square inches. Because the oil-return tube automatically adds filtered oil back to the fry tanks when the filter drawer is closed, it eliminates time-consuming hands-on tasks.

Product Details

• Part of Vulcan's PowerFry5 VK45 collection
• 4-battery freestanding configuration
• 36¹⁄₄-in. working height
• (4) 50-lb.-capacity frypots
• FivePass heat transfer system yields 78 percent thermal efficiency and 66 percent cooking efficiency
• SoftStart ignition system outputs 35,000 BTUs per hour per vat
• Idle temperature mode only outputs 4,251 BTUs per hour to maintain set temperature
• Flue temperature doesn't exceed 500 degrees F at maximum production rate
• Hi-limit shutoff feature
• Frypots and cabinet made of stainless steel
• Includes 8 stainless steel fryer baskets with plastic-coated handles (2 baskets per vat)
• Fitted with (4) 6-in. adjustable casters (2 with locks)
• Includes tank brushes and clean-out rods
• 1¹⁄₄-in. full-port ball-type drain valve
• 6-in. clearance required at sides and rear when placed near combustible construction
• 16-in. minimum clearance to adjacent open-top burner units
• (4) 70,000 BTU

Solid-state Analog Knob Controls

• Electronic ignition doesn't require match
• Operating temperature range: 200-390 degrees F
• Selectable fat-melt modes

Filtration System Details

• 70-lb.-capacity 18-ga. stainless steel filter pan fitted with heavy-duty drawer assembly
• Stainless steel mesh filter screen removes debris from 2 sides
• 1-touch push-button activates pump and motor
• Motor and pump circulate 8 gal. of oil per minute
• Drain valve interlock switch
• Self-sealing oil-return tube

Dimensions & Utilities

• 62 in. W x 30¹⁄₈ in. D x 47¹⁄₄ in. H
• 7 A, ¹⁄₃ HP
• 115 V/60 Hz/1 ph, cord with NEMA 5-15P plug
• Powered by LP gas
• 1¹⁄₄-in. NPT common rear gas connection

Product Features

*Free shipping on Vulcan 4VK45AF within the 48 contiguous states.

From The Manufacturer

PowerFry5™ Fryer, LP gas, high efficiency, 62" W, (4) battery, 45-50 lbs. capacity per vat, solid state analog knob control with melt cycles, FivePass™ heat transfer system, electronic ignition, KleenScreen PLUS® filtration system, twin baskets, stainless steel cabinet & fry tank, adjustable casters (2 swivel locking & 2 non-locking), 280,000 BTU, CSA, NSF, ENERGY STAR®

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

Vulcan 4VK45AF Specifications

Vulcan started producing equipment in Louisville Ky., more than 150 years ago. Today, the brand produces state-of-the-art cooking appliances, including fryers, ovens, and everything in between. The brand is owned by Illinois Tool Works, a global manufacturing leader.

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