IFS-40

Imperial IFS-40 40 lb. Gas Tube-Fired Floor Fryer

The Imperial IFS-40 is a gas-fired floor fryer engineered for restaurants, diners, hotels, and institutional kitchens that need reliable output day after day. With a 40-pound oil capacity, 105,000 BTU input, and a 14" x 14" frying area, it handles everything from french fries and chicken tenders to breaded seafood and onion rings without long recovery times between drops.

Key Features

• 105,000 BTU total output from three high-efficiency cast iron burners with a large heat transfer area
• Tube-fired heating system with heavy-gauge tubes and built-in deflectors for even heat distribution
• Snap-action thermostat with a 200°F–400°F (93°C–204°C) range for precise temperature control
• Large cold zone beneath the tubes captures sediment and crumbs, extending oil life and reducing off-flavors
• Millivolt control system — no external electrical hookup required for standard configurations
• Stainless steel front, door, sides, basket hanger, and fry pot
• Two fry baskets included
• Wire mesh crumb screen included
• 6-inch legs standard (casters optional)
• Available in Natural Gas or Liquid Propane

Specifications

• Model: IFS-40
• Frying Area: 14" W x 14" D
• Burners: 3
• Total Input: 105,000 BTU/hr (31 kW)
• Temperature Range: 200°F – 400°F
• Width: 15-1/2"
• Depth: 30-1/2"
• Height: 44-1/8"
• Construction: Stainless steel front, door, sides, and fry pot

Applications

The IFS-40 fits well in kitchens producing steady batches of fried foods throughout service. Typical operations include:

• Quick-service and casual-dining restaurants running fries, wings, and tenders
• Pub and bar kitchens frying appetizers and bar snacks
• Seafood restaurants handling breaded fish, calamari, and shrimp
• Chicken concepts battering and frying bone-in and boneless product
• Cafeterias, schools, and institutional foodservice

Performance & Oil Management

The tube-fired design pushes heat through submerged tubes running through the oil, transferring energy directly into the shortening rather than radiating it through the tank walls. This produces faster recovery after cold-product drops and reduces oil breakdown from hot spots. The large cold zone at the bottom of the fry pot pulls fallen breading, crumbs, and food debris out of the active fry zone, so oil stays cleaner and lasts longer between filtrations.

Serviceability

Standard replacement parts for the IFS-40 — including the combination gas valve, thermopile, pilot assembly, thermostat, hi-limit, burner orifices, and drain valve — are widely stocked. The front panel, door assembly, and side panels are individually replaceable, and the millivolt system simplifies field diagnosis for gas control issues.

What's Included

• Imperial IFS-40 fryer body
• (2) Nickel-plated fry baskets with vinyl-coated handles
• Wire mesh crumb screen
• 6-inch legs