Description
Two electric 50 lb. fryers banked with a built-in filter, for high-volume kitchens without gas.
The REF-1417-2-CM banks 2 electric fryers, each with a 50 lb. stainless steel tank and 17 kW flat bar elements, in one 31" wide cabinet on casters with a built-in filter system. Every tank has its own CM control, an 8-product computer control with individual programming for temperature and compensating time. The elements tilt up by hand for cleaning. It suits cafeterias, restaurants and kitchens that cannot run gas.
Will it fit · Will it plug in
- Outside size
- 31" W × 39" D × 45 1/2" H to the top of the flue on Royal's drawing (front view marks 51" overall); the 2026 catalog lists 37.5" D
- Dump station
- Optional; adds 15 1/2" to the width
- Work height
- 36" to the top of the fry tanks
- Aisle space
- 30" in front of the fryer to pull out the filter pan
- Installation
- Non-combustible surroundings and floor only; the fryer must be secured to the building structure
- Electrical, 17 kW per fryer
- 208V: 90 A single phase or 56 A three phase. 240V: 79 A single phase or 49 A three phase (max amps per fryer, filter pump included)
- Connection
- Hard-wired through conduit to a single-point terminal block; no cord and plug supplied. Ships wired for 1 or 3 phase and can be changed in the field
- Shipping weight
- 520 lbs.
Royal lists amps per fryer; with 2 fryers, have your electrician size the service for all of them and confirm the connection layout with us before ordering.
Built-in filtration
An 8 gpm filter pump returns oil through the wash-down hose; Royal says a normal filter cycle takes about 5 minutes. Royal Plus and Ultra-Plus versions return oil through the bottom of the tank.
Tilt-up elements
Heavy duty flat bar elements lift up by hand for cleaning the tank; spring-assisted counter-balanced elements are an option.
CM controls
Each tank has an 8-product computer control with individual programming for temperature and compensating time; every fryer is controlled separately.
Built for daily use
50 lb. stainless steel tanks with a 13 5/8" x 14" frying area, twin fry baskets, fine mesh crumb screen and a 1 1/4" full port drain valve, on a fully welded frame.
Banked together
2 fryers share one 31" wide cabinet on casters with one built-in filter system.
Delivery and setup
- Ships by freight carrier; the shipping cost depends on your location. See our shipping policy for details.
- Call (201) 467-8222 for the current lead time before you schedule installation.
- Choose the filtration type, voltage and phase when you order.
- A licensed electrician must hard-wire it to a circuit sized for its rated amps, following the National Electrical Code and local codes. Royal calls for 75°C field wire on circuits above 80 amps.
- Boil out each new tank with a non-chlorine boil-out product before the first fill.
- Inspect the shipment before signing and note any visible damage on the freight bill.
Questions buyers ask
What power does it need?
208V or 240V, single or three phase, hard-wired. For the 17 kW REF-1417, Royal lists max amps per fryer of 90 (208V, 1-phase), 56 (208V, 3-phase), 79 (240V, 1-phase) and 49 (240V, 3-phase), filter pump included. This battery has 2 fryers.
Why are there 21 kW choices?
Royal builds the same fryer as the REF-1421 with 21 kW elements: 109 or 67 A at 208V and 96 or 48 A at 240V (1 or 3 phase). If you pick a 21 kW option, call us to confirm the model before ordering.
Does it come with a plug?
No. Royal supplies no cord and plug for the fryer; it connects at a single-point terminal block through conduit.
How much oil does it hold?
Each of the 2 stainless steel tanks holds 50 lbs. of oil, with a 13 5/8" x 14" frying area and twin fry baskets.
What is the difference between the filtration options?
Standard filtration returns the filtered oil through the wash-down hose. Royal Plus returns it through the bottom of the tank, and Royal Ultra-Plus through the bottom of the tank or the wash hose. Pick one when you order.
Where can it be installed?
Only in non-combustible surroundings on a non-combustible floor, with 30" of aisle in front to remove the filter pan. Royal also requires the fryer to be secured to the building structure.
What does the warranty cover?
Royal covers fryer filter systems for 2 years parts and labor from installation (up to 30 months from manufacture), and the stainless steel tanks for 5 years prorated. Labor is covered when an authorized Royal service agency does the work. The welded frame has a lifetime warranty (Royal sheet).
How do I clean it?
Filter the oil at the end of each day and wash the baskets, crumb screen and filter pan. Once a week, drain the tank, tilt the elements up and run a boil-out with a non-chlorine commercial boil-out product.
Specs
| Manufacturer | Royal Range of California |
|---|---|
| Model Number | REF-1417-2-CM |
| Quantity | 1 Each |
| Shipping Weight | 520 lbs. |
| Width | 31 Inches |
| Depth | 39 Inches (drawing)37.5 Inches (2026 catalog) |
| Height | 45.5 Inches (to top of flue)51 Inches overall (front-view drawing) |
| Work Height | 36 Inches |
| Aisle Space to Remove Filter Pan | 30 Inches |
| Dump Station (Optional) | Adds 15 1/2 Inches to width |
| Number of Tanks | 2 |
| Oil Capacity | 50 lbs. per tank |
| Frying Area | 13 5/8" x 14" per tank |
| Power | 17 kW per fryer (REF-1417)21 kW options = Royal REF-1421 |
| Voltage | 208 or 240 Volts |
| Phase | 1 or 3 (field convertible) |
| Max Amps 17 kW (per fryer) | 208V 90 A (1-ph), 56 A (3-ph)240V 79 A (1-ph), 49 A (3-ph)Includes filter pump |
| Max Amps 21 kW (per fryer) | 208V 109 A (1-ph), 67 A (3-ph)240V 96 A (1-ph), 48 A (3-ph)Includes filter pump |
| Electrical Connection | Hard-wired, single-point terminal blockNo cord and plug supplied |
| Heating Elements | Heavy duty flat barManual tilt-up |
| Controls | CM 8-product computer controlOne control per tank |
| Filter System | Built-in8 gpm pump with 6' cordShortening return through the wash-down hose (standard)Royal Plus or Ultra-Plus optional |
| Drain Valve | 1 1/4" full port |
| Baskets | Twin fry baskets with plastic coated handles |
| Construction | Stainless steel tankFully welded frameFine mesh crumb screen with handle |
| Casters | Standard |
| Included | 25 sheets of filter paper |
| Filter Options | Royal Plus or Ultra-Plus filtrationSDS rear oil disposal portTriple filtrationPermafil screen100 pack of filter paper |
| Options | Spring-assisted tilt-up elementsStainless steel tank coverSide splash guardDump station with heat lamp5" swivel casters48" quick disconnect and restraining cable |
| Installation | Non-combustible surroundings and floor onlySecure to building structure |
| Certifications | CSA C/USCSA SanitationENERGY STAR |
| Warranty | 2 years parts and labor (fryer filter system)Stainless steel tanks 5 years proratedFrame lifetime (Royal sheet) |
| Usage | Commercial use only |
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