Atosa Stainless Steel Gas Floor Fryer Energy Star 50 lb - ATFS-50ES

The Atosa ATFS-50ES is a 50 lb floor model gas deep fryer for restaurants, bars and quick-service kitchens that run a steady fry station. It is 15.6" wide, 30-1/8" deep and 44-1/4" high. Four independently controlled burners deliver 88,000 BTU/hr on natural gas or 80,000 BTU/hr on liquid propane. A millivolt thermostat holds the oil between 200°F and 400°F. The cabinet, interior and welded tank are all stainless steel, and the fryer is ENERGY STAR certified. East Bay Restaurant Supply ships this model with free shipping.

Key features

• 50 lb oil capacity in a welded stainless steel tank
• 4 burners with independent manual control: 22,000 BTU/hr each on natural gas, 20,000 BTU/hr each on propane
• Millivolt thermostat sets the oil from 200°F to 400°F with no electrical connection needed
• Heavy duty burners with a standing flame and standby pilots
• Cool zone in the bottom of the tank traps food particles and extends oil life
• Safety valve with automatic voltage stabilizing function and a self-reset high temperature limit
• Comes with 2 nickel plated baskets with coated handles, a wire mesh crumb screen and a basket hanger
• 3/4" NPT rear gas connection with regulator included
• 4 casters standard. A leg kit is sold separately
• ENERGY STAR certified with an idle energy rate of 7,779 Btu/hr

Atosa ATFS-50ES specifications

Brand	Atosa (CookRite line)
Model number	ATFS-50ES
Product type	Floor model gas deep fryer, standard vat
Oil capacity	50 lb
Number of fry pots	1
Exterior width	15.6"
Exterior depth	30-1/8"
Exterior height	44-1/4"
Frypot width	14"
Temperature range	200°F to 400°F
Controls	Millivolt thermostat, independent manual control
Burners	4
Gas type	Natural gas or liquid propane
Total input, natural gas	88,000 BTU/hr (22,000 BTU/hr per burner)
Total input, propane	80,000 BTU/hr (20,000 BTU/hr per burner)
Gas pressure	Natural gas 4" w.c., propane 10" w.c.
Gas connection	3/4" NPT, rear, regulator included
Idle energy rate	7,779 Btu/hr
Baskets	2, nickel plated with coated handles
Basket size, length x width x height	13.3" x 6.5" x 5.9"
Construction	Stainless steel exterior and interior, welded stainless steel tank
Casters	4, standard
Net weight	143 lb
Shipping weight	171 lb
Certifications	cETLus, ETL Sanitation (NSF/ANSI 4), ENERGY STAR
Warranty	1 year parts and labor

Frequently asked questions

What gas connection does the Atosa ATFS-50ES need?

It connects through a 3/4" NPT fitting at the rear and comes with a regulator. The natural gas setting runs at 4" w.c. and the propane setting at 10" w.c. Specify natural gas or propane when you order. The millivolt thermostat does not need an electrical outlet.

Is the ATFS-50ES available in propane?

Yes. The ATFS-50ES comes in natural gas (88,000 BTU/hr total) or liquid propane (80,000 BTU/hr total). A licensed gas technician should install it and do any gas conversion.

Will it fit through a standard doorway?

Yes. At 30-1/8" deep and 15.6" wide it passes through a 36" doorway. At 44-1/4" high it is well under an 80" door opening.

What temperature range does it hold?

The millivolt thermostat holds the oil at any setting from 200°F to 400°F. A self-reset high temperature limit and an automatic safety valve protect against overheating.

What certifications does it have?

It is cETLus listed for gas safety in the US and Canada, ETL Sanitation listed to NSF/ANSI 4 for commercial food equipment, and ENERGY STAR certified. Health inspectors and many utility rebate programs look for these listings.

What warranty comes with it?

Atosa covers defects in materials and workmanship for 1 year, parts and labor, starting on the date the unit ships from Atosa. Labor covers standard straight-time charges and reasonable travel time. Claims go directly to Atosa and need the model number, serial number and proof of purchase. Only the original purchaser is covered. The warranty excludes damage from alteration, neglect, abuse, misuse, accident, transit or installation, fire, flood and acts of God. It also excludes consequential losses such as food spoilage.

What accessories are available?

Atosa offers a leg kit (part 301110006), a fryer splash guard (21101001047), a fryer cover (21201001019, which also fits the ATFS-40ES) and a joiner strip (21101001046) for joining it to the next unit in a line.

How does the ATFS-50ES compare to the ATFS-40ES and ATFS-75ES?

The ATFS-40ES uses the same cabinet size but has 3 burners rated 66,000 BTU/hr on natural gas and holds 40 lb of oil. The ATFS-75ES moves up to 5 burners and 75 lb of oil in a wider cabinet. The ATFS-50ES sits between them with 4 burners and 50 lb of oil.

Does it ship free, and how is it delivered?

Yes, this model ships free. It ships on a pallet by freight truck. A lift gate fee applies to large items like this one if you don't have a loading dock and is calculated at checkout.