Pitco SG14RS-5FD Solstice 5-Fryer Gas Battery with Filter Drawer, 40-50 lb Vats, Natural Gas

The Pitco SG14RS-5FD is a 5-fryer Solstice gas battery with built-in filter drawer filtration, configured for natural gas. Each fryer holds 40-50 lb of oil over a 14" x 14" frying area at 122,000 BTU/hr, for 250 lb of total oil capacity and 610,000 BTU/hr of combined input. It is a complete, high-production fry station for operations where the fry line runs from open to close.

Solstice Burner Technology

Solstice gas fryers use Pitco's blower-free atmospheric burner with alloy heat baffles that scrub heat out of the flame for fast recovery, lower flue temperatures and more product per BTU. These filter-ready models are built for batteries, with a rear "T" gas manifold and 9" legs standard.

A millivolt thermostat is standard. Upgrading to solid state, digital or computer controls adds matchless ignition, drain valve interlock, melt cycle and boil-out, and the patented self-cleaning burner with downdraft protection that keeps the fryer tuned for peak daily performance.

Why Operators Choose It

• Fast recovery: Solstice burner and baffle design for high production per BTU
• Battery ready: rear gas manifold, filter drawer and mix-and-match cabinets
• Longer oil life: tube rack lets crumbs fall into the cool zone away from the frying area
• Safety: high-temperature limit switch; drain valve interlock with upgraded controls
• Built to last: peened stainless steel tank with 10-year fry pot warranty; stainless front, door and sides
• Easy service and cleaning: separate front gas shutoffs, 1-1/4" full-port drain and heavy-duty 3/16" door hinge

Built-In Filtration That Protects Your Oil Investment

Built-in filter drawer filtration is one of the most effective ways to control frying cost. The stainless filter pan rolls out from under the fryer cabinet, and filtering is a simple two-step process: open the drain valve to send oil into the pan, then open the return valve to pump clean oil back. A 1/3 HP pump and large return lines refill the frypot quickly, a 3" curved drain line drains without clogging, and the large filter envelope handles heavily breaded menus between media changes. Filtering every day keeps food tasting fresh and extends the life of every oil fill, without staff carrying hot oil across the kitchen. One filter serves the entire battery.

Controls

Millivolt thermostat is standard. Optional solid state thermostat (melt cycle and boil-out), digital controller or Intellifry 12-button computer add matchless ignition and drain valve interlock, and allow automatic basket lifts and a back-up thermostat.

Ideal For

• Quick-service and casual dining fry lines
• Chicken, seafood and wing concepts
• Operators who want built-in filtration at a value price point
• Multi-fryer batteries with a dump station

Specifications

Installation & Utility Requirements

• Gas connection: 3/4" NPT rear gas inlet with factory rear manifold for a single connection to the battery
• Gas pressure: maximum 1/2 PSI supply to the combination gas valve; natural gas and LP (propane) models are not interchangeable without a factory conversion
• Electrical: none required; the standing pilot and millivolt valve are self-powered, so the fryer keeps working during a power outage
• Clearances: 6" from combustible construction at sides and rear (0" from non-combustible); 30" minimum clear aisle in front; do not curb mount
• Ventilation: install under a commercial exhaust hood; do not restrict flue gases or place hood drains over the flue
• Mobile installs: fryers on casters (and any fryer with basket lifts) must use a flexible gas hose with restraining cable per CSA/AGA requirements

What's Included

• Two twin fry baskets per fryer
• Tube rack
• Removable basket hanger
• Drain line clean-out rod
• Drain extension
• Fryer cleaner sample packet
• Stainless steel filter pan on rigid casters with self-storing lid
• 1/3 HP filter pump and self-aligning filter piping
• Filter paper envelope starter pack and filter powder sample
• Crumb scoop, filter shovel scoop and cleaning brush

Factory Options (Additional Cost)

• Solid state, digital or 12-button computer controls
• Automatic basket lifts (digital or computer control required)
• Back-up thermostat
• Stainless steel back
• 9" adjustable casters
• Flexible gas hose with disconnect and restraining cable
• Tank covers, fish grids and splash guards
• Bread & batter dump station (BNB)
• Filter options: flush hose, filter heater, paperless filter

Warranty

Pitco warranty: 1-year Limited Parts & Labor; 10-year fry pot. Use a qualified installer and register the fryer with Pitco after installation to keep coverage in force.

Specifications per Pitco data; subject to change by the manufacturer. Contact us for configuration help and control upgrades.