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COUNTER GRIDDLE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before installing and operating this equipment, be sure everyone involved in its operation is fully trained and aware of precautions. Accidents and problems can be caused by failure to follow fundamental rules and precautions. The following symbols, found throughout this manual, alert you to potentially dangerous conditions to the operator, service personnel, or to the equipment. This symbol warns of immediate hazards that will result in severe injury or !
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COUNTER GRIDDLE TABLE OF CONTENTS Congratulations! You have purchased one of the finest pieces of commercial cooking equipment on the market. You will find that your new equipment, like all Southbend equipment, has been designed and manufactured to meet the toughest standards in the industry. Each piece of Southbend equipment is carefully engineered and designs are verified through laboratory tests and field installations. With proper care and field maintenance, you will experience years of re
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SPECIFICATIONS COUNTER GRIDDLE SPECIFICATIONS NOTICE Installation must comply with National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, Natural Gas Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.1, or the Propane Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.2, as applicable. Local codes regarding installation vary greatly from one area to another. The National Fire Protection Association, Inc. states in its NFPA 96 latest edition that local codes are the “authority having jurisdiction” when it comes to installation requirements for equip
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SPECIFICATIONS COUNTER GRIDDLE SPECIFICATIONS CLEARANCES ! WARNING There must be adequate clearance between griddles and adjacent construction. Clearance in the front must also be provided for servicing and for operation. Minimum clearances from COMBUSTIBLE construction are 12" on sides, 8" on rear, and 4" on bottom (order the countertop legs or floor stand). Minimum clearances from NON-COMBUSTIBLE construction is 0" on sides, 2" on rear (the 2" deep stand-offs on the rear may be against a wa
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SPECIFICATIONS COUNTER GRIDDLE Figure 2 DIMENSIONS 2.24" 24.00" 29.08" Top View Width (see table below) 31.32" 16.00" 15.10" 11.24" 9.96" 5.34" 2.00" 2.78" 29.42" Side View Front View Model Width Number and Size of Burners Total BTU Crate Size Crated Weight SGS-24 & SGS-24E 24" 2 @ 30,000 60,000 31"W x 39"D x 24"H 305 lbs. SGS-36 & SGS-36E 36" 3 @ 30,000 90,000 55"W x 39"D x 24"H 445 lbs. SGS-48 & SGS-48E 48" 4 @ 30,000 120,000 55"W x 39"D x 24"H 545 lbs. SGS-60 & SGS-60E 60" 5 @ 30,000 150,000
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INSTALLATION COUNTER GRIDDLE INSTALLATION INSTALLATION NOTICE Installation must comply with National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, Natural Gas Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.1, or the Propane Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.2, as applicable. These installation procedures must be followed by qualified personnel or warranty will be void. Local codes regarding installation vary greatly from one area to another. The National Fire Protection Association, Inc. states in its NFPA 96 latest edition that
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INSTALLATION COUNTER GRIDDLE Step 2a: Installation on Countertop Legs To install the griddle using countertop legs, do the following: 1. Locate the box of four legs shipped with the griddle (if countertop legs were ordered). 2. Raise the griddle about 6" so that the legs can be screwed into the bottom near the corners. Lift the griddle only from the ends, never from the middle! Support the lifted griddle so that it will not fall while you are attaching the legs. 3. Screw the four legs into the
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INSTALLATION COUNTER GRIDDLE INSTALLATION Step 2d: Installation on Floor Stand (24", 36", and 48" Models) The 24", 36", and 48" griddles may be installed on top of an optional floor stand (for 60" griddles, go to Step 2e on page 13). The floor stand is shipped in a separate crate and must be assembled, as follows: 1. Position the bottom-brace pieces on a flat surface, as shown in Figure 6 below. There are two bottom- side braces (items “A”), a bottom-front brace (item “B”), and an identical bo
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INSTALLATION COUNTER GRIDDLE Figure 7 J K I I H J L N L O M 7. Check the partially assembled stand to make sure that the legs are straight and that all corners are square. Now tighten all bolts, but do not over tighten. 8. If legs with casters were ordered, lift the stand and screw the caster assemblies into the bottom of the legs. The two casters with wheel-locks go on the front legs. After the stand is assembled, be sure to connect the required restraint to protect the flexible gas connecti
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INSTALLATION COUNTER GRIDDLE Figure 9 J K P K I I H H P J L L N O M 7. Check the partially assembled stand to make sure that the legs are straight and that all corners are square. Now tighten all bolts, but do not over tighten. 8. If legs with casters were ordered, lift the stand and screw the caster assemblies into the bottom of the legs. The two casters with wheel-locks go on the front corner legs. After the stand is assembled, connect the required restraint to protect the flexible gas conn
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INSTALLATION COUNTER GRIDDLE INSTALLATION Step 3: Attach Restraint for Griddles Mounted on Casters NOTICE For an appliance equipped with casters, (1) the installation shall be made with a connector that complies with the Standard for Connectors for Movable Gas Appliances, ANSI Z21.69 or Connectors for Moveable Gas Appliances, CAN/CGA-6.16, and a quick-disconnect device that complies with the Standard for Quick-Disconnect Devices for Use With Gas Fuel, ANSI Z21.41, or Quick Disconnect Devices for
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INSTALLATION COUNTER GRIDDLE Step 4: Connect Gas Supply The serial plate is located interior side of the control panel (see Figure 1 on page 3). It indicates the type of gas the griddle is equipped to burn. All Southbend equipment is adjusted at the factory. Check type of gas on serial plate. This appliance should be connected ONLY to the type of gas for which it is equipped. If the griddle is being installed at over 2,000 feet altitude and that information was not specified when ordered, co
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INSTALLATION COUNTER GRIDDLE Step 8: Check Griddle Temperature Check (and, if necessary, adjust) the thermostatic valves that control the griddle’s surface temperature. Follow the procedure on page 24. PAGE 18 OPERATOR’S MANUAL 1182629 REV 2 INSTALLATION
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OPERATION COUNTER GRIDDLE OPERATION OPERATION ! DANGER EXPLOSION HAZARD Purchaser of equipment must post in a prominent location, detailed instructions to be followed in the event the operator smells gas. Obtain the instructions from the local gas supplier. ! CAUTION To eliminate gas build up which could result in an explosion, in the event of main burner ignition failure a five minute purge period must be observed prior to re-establishing ignition source. ! CAUTION Pilots, when out,
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OPERATION COUNTER GRIDDLE LIGHTING THE PILOTS If one or more of the burners does not ignite, check that the pilot(s) are lit. The controls for the pilots are located on the front of the griddle, behind the lower front panel door (see Figure 12 on page 20). To light the pilot(s), do the following: 1. Turn all griddle-thermostat controls to the “OFF” position. 2. Open the grease/control door at the bottom of the front of the griddle. 3. Turn the main shut-off valve to the “ON” position (if it is
