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INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL FOR
GAS HOTPLATES
MODELS
VHP212
VHP424
VHP636
VHP848
VHP636
AHP212
AHP424
AHP636
AHP848
AHP636
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Baltimore, MA 21222 FORM F-38334 (03-12)
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IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO INSTALL GAS EQUIPMENT, WHO SHOULD PERFORM THE INITIAL FIELD START-UP AND ADJUSTMENTS OF THE EQUIPMENT COVERED BY THIS MANUAL. POST IN A PROMINENT LOCATION THE INSTRUCTIONS TO BE FOLLOWED IN THE EVENT THE SMELL OF GAS IS DETECTED. THIS INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE LOCAL GAS SUPPLIER. IMPORTANT IN THE EVENT A GAS ODOR IS DETECTED, SHUT DOWN UNITS AT MAIN SHUTOFF VALVE AND CONTACT THE
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INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND CARE OF GAS HOTPLATES GENERAL Gas Countertop Hotplates are designed for commercial use only and feature fast, efficient gas heat. Each burner is controlled by an adjustable gas valve. Cast grates and burners are easily removed for cleaning when cool. BTU/hr Input Rating Model Number Of Burners Natural Gas Propane VHP212/AHP212 2 60,000 55,000 VHP424/AHP424 4 120,000 110,000 VHP636/AHP212 6 180,000 165,000 VHP848/AHP848 8 240,000 22
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INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS The hotplate must be installed in accordance with: In the United States of America: 1. State and local codes. 2. National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI-Z223.1/NFPA #54 (latest edition). This shall include but not be limited to: NFPA #54 Section 10.3.5.2 for Venting. Copies may be obtained from The American Gas Association Accredited Standards Committee Z223, @ 400 N. Capital St. NW, Washington, DC 20001 or the Secretary Standards Council, NFPA, 1 Batterymarch Par
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GAS CONNECTIONS Gas supply connections and any pipe joint compound must be resistant to the action of propane gases. Purge the supply line to clean out any dust, dirt, or any foreign matter before connecting the line to the unit. Codes require that a gas shut-off valve be installed in the gas line ahead of the appliance. The gas supply line must be at least the equivalent of ¾” iron pipe. An adequate gas supply is necessary. Undersized or low pressure lines will restrict the volume o
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OPERATION The hotplate and its parts are hot. Use care when operating, cleaning or servicing the hotplate. CONTROLS There is one pilot for every two burners. The hotplate is equipped with standing, unmonitored pilots. Gas will flow from the pilots as soon as the main gas supply to the unit is turned on. See pilot lighting procedure below. Each burner is independently controlled by an infinite heat control valve. Once the pilots are lit, turning the control knob to the ON posit
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PILOT ADJUSTMENT Using a flathead screwdriver, turn the slotted hex-head pilot adjustment screw clockwise to decrease the flame, and counterclockwise to increase the flame. See Fig. 6. Fig. 6 PILOT ADJUSTMENT SCREWS CLEANING The hotplate and its parts are hot. Use care when operating, cleaning or servicing the hotplate. Grates may be immersed in commercial cleaning compound overnight. In the morning, rinse with hot water to
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MAINTENANCE The hotplate and its parts are hot. Use care when operating, cleaning or servicing the hotplate. LUBRICATION All valves must be checked and lubricated periodically. Check with your service agency for details. VENT SYSTEM At least twice a year the exhaust hood (venting system) should be examined and cleaned. SERVICE Contact your local Service Agency for any repairs or adjustments needed on this equipment. For a complete listing of Service and P
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TROUBLESHOOTING Burner does not come on A. Problem with gas valve. (Call for service). when the control knob is B. Pilot burner not lit. turned on C. Low gas pressure. (Call for service) Too much heat A. Burner valves adjusted too high B. Faulty ventilation C. Overrated gas pressure D. Improperly adjusted burner Uneven heat side to side A. Burner valves improperly ad
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ACCESSORY INSTALLATION The hotplate and its parts are hot. Use care when operating, cleaning or servicing the hotplate. 1 2 - 10 -
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INSTALLATION DE COMPLICE La plaque de cuisson et ses pièces sont chaudes. Faites attention lorsque vous employez, nettoyez ou entretenez la plaque de cuisson. 1 2 - 10 -
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DÉPANNAGE A. C’est un problème avec la soupape à gaz (Contactez le Le brûleur ne s’ouvre pas lorsque service à la clientèle). le bouton de De commande est B. La veilleuse du brûleur n’est pas allumée ouvert C. La pression du gaz est basse.(Contactez le service à la clientèle). A. Les soupapes des brûleurs sont réglées trop haut B. La ventilation est défectueuse Trop de chaleur C. La pression du gaz est
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ENTRETIEN La plaque de cuisson et ses pièces sont chaudes. Faites attention lorsque vous employez, nettoyez ou entretenez la plaque de cuisson. LUBRIFICATION On doit vérifier et lubrifier toutes les soupapes régulièrement. Contactez votre service à la clientèle pour de plus amples détails. SYSTÈME DE VENTILATION La hotte à évacuation (système de ventilation) devrait être examinée et nettoyée au moins deux fois par année. SERVICE Contactez votre service à la
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RÉGLAGE DE LA VEILLEUSE D’ALLUMAGE À l’aide d’un tournevis à tête plate, tournez la vis à tête hexagonale fendue de réglage de la veilleuse d’allumage dans le sens des aiguilles d'une montre pour diminuer la flamme et dans le sens contraire des aiguilles d'une montre pour augmenter la flamme. Voir Fig. 6. Vis de réglage de la veilleuse d’allumage Fig. 6 NETTOYAGE Les grilles peuvent tremper dans un détersif commercial toute la nuit. Au matin, r
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EMPLOI La plaque de cuisson et ses pièces sont chaudes. Faites attention lorsque vous employez, nettoyez ou entretenez la plaque de cuisson. COMMANDES Il y a une veilleuse d’allumage pour deux brûleurs. La plaque de cuisson est munie de veilleuses d’allumage permanentes non contrôlées. Le gaz circulera à partir des veilleuses dès que l’alimentation principale en gaz de l’appareil est ouverte. Voir la procédure d’allumage de la veilleuse ci-dessous. Chaque brûleur est contrô
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CONNEXIONS DU GAZ Toutes les connexions et toute pâte à joints doivent résister à l’action du gaz propane. Vider la conduite d’alimentation pour la nettoyer de toute poussière, saleté ou tout autre corps étranger avant de la connecter à l’appareil. Les codes exigent qu’un robinet d’arrêt du gaz soit installé dans la conduite de gaz à l’avant de l’appareil. La conduite d’alimentation en gaz doit être au moins l’équivalent d’un tuyau en fer de 2 cm. Une alimentation adéquate en gaz e
