Blodgett 5E-SBC General Manual

Project

Item No.

Quantity

 Model 3E-SBC (3 pan electric boiler free steamer with plumbing connec-

tions)

 Model 5E-SBC (5 pan electric boiler free steamer with plumbing connec-

tions)

CONSTRUCTION

 Stainless steel construction
 Stainless steel doors with strong continuous hinge and are field

reversible for left or right swing

 Insulated doors have a one piece, replaceable seal
 Easy open handle and latch provide positive lock and seal when the door

is pushed or slammed shut

 Hidden magnetic door switch cuts power to blower and steam flow to that

cavity, when the door is opened

 Pan support racks shall be polished stainless steel and removable for

easy cleaning

 Electric connectionless steam reservoir is easy to clean through the cavi-

ty door.

OPERATION

 ON-OFF rocker switch
 Electronic timer with continuous steam setting
 Timed steam and stop buttons
 Ready light indicates when cavity is ready for steaming
 Unit shall come ready to steam in 15 - 20 minutes from a cold start, and

provide warm cavity-instant steam capacity. Cavity is kept warm and
ready for instant steam between loads.

 Each steamer cavity shall have a powerful side mounted blower, which

increases steam velocity and provides efficient steam distribution
throughout cavity and between loaded pans and no side vents for
increased water/spray resistance.

 Electric-heated steam generating reservoir provides atmospheric steam

to the cavity at approximately 212F. The high-efficiency steam generating
reservoir shall have water level sensors.

 Steam reservoir does not require a pressure gauge or switches
 Automatic drain in steam reservoir

CAPACITY

BLODGETT

44 Lakeside Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401 • Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES

(AT ADDITIONAL CHARGE)

 Stainless steel support stand
 Pan racks for support stand
 Flanged foot kit for support stand
 Caster kit for support stand
 Heat shield kit
 4” adjustable legs

E-SBC

Electric Boiler Free

Tabletop Convection Steamers

E-SBC BOILER FREE CONVECTION STEAMERS

Pan Size 3E-SBC 5E-SBC

12” x 20” x 1” 6 pans 10 pans

12” x 20” x 2.5” 3 pans 5 pans

12” x 20” x 4” 2 pans 3 pans

STANDARD FEATURES

 Front and rear legs shall have adjustable bullet feet
 One year parts and labor warranty*

* For all international markets, contact your local distributor.

5E-SBC

BLODGETT

44 Lakeside Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401 • Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

E-SBC BOILER FREE STEAMERS

SHORT FORM SPECIFICATIONS

Provide Blodgett model 3E-SBC (3 pan) or 5E-SBC (5 pan) boilerfree steamer with aself-contained, atmospheric, electric-heated steam gen­erating reservoir. Construction shall be all stainless steel. Cavity shall have a powerful sidemounted blower to circulate steam. Standard oper­ating controls shall include: an onoff rocker switch; electronic timer, with continuous steam, timed steam and stop buttons; READY light. Door
shall be field-reversible and shall be equipped with an easy-open latch and hidden magnetic door switch. The atmospheric steam generating
reservoir shall not require a pressure gauge or switches; shall have an automatic drain and shall have 12 KW of dry element heating capaci­ty. Steamer shall come up to READY in 15 minutes from a cold start and shall provide warm cavity, instant steam capability.. Provide options
and accessories as indicated.

Printed in U.S.A. NOTE: FOR COMMERCIAL USE ONLY

NOTE: The company reserves the right to make substitutions of components
without prior notice.

1

1 (25)

32.75
(832)

7.69 (195)

17.5 (445)

1.38 (35)

17.38
(441)

1.03 (26)

Steam exhaust

17

(432)

Mounting holes in base
use 3/8”-16 bolts which
must not extend into
steamer by more than
3/8 (10)

2

3

1.38 (35)

1.25 (32)

TOP VIEW

Electrical

Supply

Water Supply

Drain

Element
Access
Panel

Steam
Exhaust

REAR VIEW

DRAIN

Unit

5

18 (457)

4

STEAM FREE

ZONE

DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES (MM)

A

B

FRONT VIEW

2

1

3

0.81
(21)

7.81

(198)

10.69
(271)

29.88 (759)

Tabletop unit with

optional 4” legs

SIDE VIEW

0.75 (44)

SIDE VIEW

Optional racks

1

2

3

39

(990)

32

(813)

Align rear of unit

to table if

counter mounted

Optional Support Stand

FRONT VIEW

21.56
(548)

31.06
(791)

min.

6 (152)

1.5 (38) min.

2.63 (87) max.

41.81

(1063)

NOTES:

Drain connection:

Water supply:

Electrical connection:

1. 1.5 (38) hose type (drain free venting). DO
NOT connect directly to drain, allow 2” air gap.

2. 3/4” male hose connection. 30 to 60 PSIG with a
flow rate of 0.75-1.50 GPM.

3. see chart, conduit hose size = 1.25”
hole.

4. If the floor drain only services this steamer, then the drain may
be located within the steam free zone. Steam free zone must be
observed if other appliances cause steam at the floor drain.

5. Do not install steamer directly above steam venting floor drains.

APPROVAL/STAMP

P/N S00138 Rev A (4/11)

MAXIMUM INPUT:

3E-SBC 9 kW
5E-SBC 12 kW

MININUM REQUIRED CLEARANCES:

Left and right side 2” (51mm)
Rear 6” (152mm)

SHIPPING INFORMATION:

3E-SBC 220 lbs. (100 kg)
5E-SBC 275 lbs. (125 kg)

VAC Phase Hz

Amps

3E-SBC 5E-SBC

208V

1 60 44 58

3 60 25 34

240V

1 60 28 50

3 60 22 29

480V 3 60 11 15

POWER SUPPLY AND CONNECTION

3E-SBF 5E-SBF

A

21.06 (535) 27.56 (700)

B

21.75 (552) 21.63 (549)