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INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL
HEAVY DUTY GAS GRIDDLES
MODELS
924RX
936RX
948RX
960RX
972RX
948RX
MSA24 ASA24
MSA36 ASA36
MSA48 ASA48
MSA60 ASA60
MSA72 ASA72
MSA48
AGM24
AGM36
AGM48
AGM60
AGM72
AGM48
ITW Food Equipment Group, LLC RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE
3600 North Point Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21222 FORM F-38315 (rev. 08-10)
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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 LOCA
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TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL…………………………………………………………………………………………...…...… 4 Specifications……………………………………………………………………………………......... 4 INSTALLATION……………………………………………………………………………………………. 4 Unpacking………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4 Location…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4 Installation Codes and Standards……………………………………………………………………. 5 Griddle Mounted On Stands with Casters…………………………………………………………… 5 Flue Connections………………………………………………………………………………………. 6
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INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND CARE OF HEAVY DUTY GAS GRIDDLES GENERAL Heavy Duty Gas Griddles are produced with quality workmanship and materials. Proper installation, usage and maintenance of your griddle will result in many years of satisfactory performance. Thoroughly read this entire manual and carefully follow all of the instructions provided BTU/hr Input Model Number of Burners Rating 924RX/MSA24/ASA24/AGM24 2 54,000 936RX/MSA36/ASA36/AGM36 3 81,000 948RX/MSA48/A
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Do not permit air to blow directly at the griddle. Avoid open windows next to the griddle wherever possible. Avoid wall-type fans which create air cross-currents within the room. This griddle is Design Certified for installation on a non-combustible counter with 4” legs, or combustible floor with 25” high stand. INSTALLATION CLEARANCES COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION NON-COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION Back: 6” 0” Right 6” 0” Left Side 6” 0” INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS The griddle must be in
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If disconnection of the restraint is necessary, turn off the gas supply before disconnecting. Reconnect the restraint prior to turning the gas supply on and returning the griddle to its installation position. Casters are only supplied on a griddle stand. If the griddle is moved for any reason the griddle should be re-leveled (see LEVELING in this manual). FLUE CONNECTIONS Do not obstruct the flow of flue gases from the flue, located at the rear of the griddle. It is recommended that flu
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GAS PRESSURE REGULATOR INSTALLATION A gas pressure regulator is supplied with the griddle and must be installed. Install the regulator as close to the griddle on the gas supply line as possible. Make sure that the arrow on the underside of the regulator is oriented in the direction of gas flow to the griddle (Fig. 2) and the regulator is positioned with the vent plug and adjustment screw upright (Fig. 3). Check and set the gas pressure after the regulator is installed. The pressure sh
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OPERATION The griddle and its parts are hot. Use care when operating, cleaning or servicing the griddle. BEFORE FIRST USE Remove all packing material and protective plastic from the surfaces of the unit. Before leaving the factory the griddle is coated with vegetable oil as a rust inhibitor. Remove this film when the griddle plate is being cleaned prior to its first cooking use. Heat the griddle to 200-300°F to loosen and melt the coating, then clean the surface by adding water or
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This model features an electric ignition system that is controlled by a momentary power switch. The power switch turns the electric ignition system off and on only and will only supply power to the igniters when held down in the ON position. The burners and pilots will continue to work with power switch in the OFF position until the gas supply to the unit is cut off or the griddle gas shut-off valve is turned to the OFF position (Fig. 6). In the event of a failure of the electronic ignitio
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CONTROLS – MSA AND ASA MODELS pilot adjustment screw pilot and burner sight holes thermostat knob Fig. 7 pilot safety valve push button This model features a standing pilot that must be manually lit with an outside ignition source (such as a lit taper, etc). The pilot is monitored by a thermocouple and pilot safety valve. If the pilot goes out, the safety valve will shut-off the gas supply to the pilot and main burners. There is
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CONTROLS – AGM MODELS burner and pilot sight holes burner control knob Fig. 8 pilot adjustment screw The model is equipped with standing pilots. Gas will flow from the pilots as soon as the main gas supply to the unit is turned on. The pilots are lit with the use of an outside ignition source (such as a lit taper, etc). There is one pilot for every two burners except on the 36” and 60” models. The 36” and 60” models have an odd number of main bu
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PILOT LIGHTING PROCEDURE – 900RX MODELS 1. Turn the griddle shut-off valve to the OFF position (See Fig.6 on page 9). Wait 5 minutes to allow any gas that may have accumulated in the burner compartment to escape. 2. Turn the griddle shut-off valve to the ON position (See Fig. 5 on page 9). 3. Push and hold the power switch in the ON position. The switch will illuminate and you will hear a “clicking” sound. 4. While continuing to hold the power s
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PILOT LIGHTING PROCEDURE- MSA AND ASA MODELS 1. Turn the main gas shut-off valve to the OFF position. Wait 5 minutes to allow any gas that may have accumulated in the burner compartment to escape. 2. Turn the main gas shut-off valve ON. 3. Depress and hold the safety valve button while lighting the corresponding pilot. You will have to reach under the front of the unit to light with an outside ignition source(such as a lit taper, etc.) while viewing
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PILOT LIGHTING PROCEDURE – AGM MODELS 1. Turn the main gas shut-off valve and all burner control knobs to the OFF position. Wait 5 minutes to allow any gas that may have accumulated in the burner compartment to escape. 2. Turn the main gas shut-off valve ON. 3. While viewing through the pilot sight hole, you will have to reach under the front of the unit and through the pilot cutout to ignite the pilots with an outside ignition source(such as a lit taper, et
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USING THE GRIDDLE To preheat, turn the burners on about 20-25 minutes before cooking. A uniform and systematic approach to loading the griddle will produce the most consistent product results. The griddle plate is steel, but the surface is relatively soft and can be scored or dented by careless use of a spatula or scraper. Be careful not to dent, scratch, or gouge the plate surface. Do not try to knock off loose food that may be on the spatula by tapping the corner or the edge of the
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CLEANING THE GRIDDLE Empty the grease drawer as needed throughout the day and regularly clean at least once daily. Clean the griddle regularly. A clean griddle always looks better, lasts longer and performs better. To produce evenly cooked, perfectly browned griddle products keep the griddle plate clean and free of carbonized grease. Carbonized grease on the surface hinders the transfer of heat from the griddle surface to the food, resulting in spotty browning and loss of cooking effici
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ADJUSTMENTS CALIBRATION-900RX AND MSA MODELS 1. Each thermostat controls a 12” zone of the griddle. Using a Surface Probe temperature measurement device, observe the temperatures at the center points of the cooking zones. These points are located by starting 6” from the side splash (left or right) and every 12” across the width of the griddle, with all points located 12” back from the front edge of the griddle plate. NOTE: Use of infrared thermometers is not recommended. These de
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LEVELING The griddle must be level (side-to-side and front-to-back) during operation to ensure proper performance. Improper leveling can result in uneven temperature distribution, cold spots, and possibly damage electrical components. 1. Place a level on the griddle. 2. Adjust legs by turning the bullet feet at the bottom of each leg. Using pliers or a crescent wrench, turn the feet counter-clockwise to increase height, and clockwise to decrease height until leveling is achieved. Do not e
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SHUTDOWN OF GRIDDLE – MSA AND ASA MODELS 1. Turn thermostats to the OFF position to cut off burners. 2. The pilots will remain lit and monitored by the safety valve as long as the main gas supply is on. SHUTDOWN OF GRIDDLE WITH STANDING PILOT SYSTEM – AGM MODELS 1. Turn burner control knobs to the OFF position to cut off burners. 2. The pilots will remain lit as long as the main gas supply is on. EXTENDED SHUTDOWN – ALL MODELS 1. Turn the gri
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MAINTENANCE The griddle and its parts are hot. Use care when operating, cleaning or servicing the griddle. LUBRICATION All valves must be checked and lubricated periodically. Check with your service agency for details. VENT Daily, when the griddle is cool, check the flue and clear any obstructions. SERVICE AND PARTS INFORMATION Contact the Service Agency in your area to obtain service and parts information. For a complete listing of Service
