WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alternation,
service or maintenance can
cause property damage, injury or death. Read the instllation, operation and maintenance instructions thoroughly
before installing or servicing
this equipment.
INSTRUCTIONS TO BE FOLLOWED IN THE EVENT THE
USER SMELLS GAS MUST BE
POSTED IN A PROMINENT LOCATION. This information may
be obtained by contacting your
local gas supplier.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or
other ammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
The information contained in this
manual is important for the proper installation, use, and maintenance of this oven. Adherence
to these procedures and instructions will result in satisfactory
baking results and long, trouble free service. Please read
this manual carefully and retain
it for future reference.
INSTALLATION
Oven Description and Specications ....................................... 2
Delivery and Inspection ................................................... 3
ERRORS: Descriptive, typographic or pictorial errors are
subject to correction. Specications are subject to change
without notice.
Installation
Oven Description and Specications
Cooking in a convection oven differs from cooking in a
conventional deck or range oven since heated air is constantly recirculated over the product by a fan in an enclosed chamber. The moving air continually strips away
the layer of cool air surrounding the product, quickly allowing the heat to penetrate. The result is a high qual-
ity product, cooked at a lower temperature in a shorter
amount of time.
Blodgett convection ovens represent the latest advancement in energy efciency, reliability, and ease of operation. Heat normally lost, is recirculated within the cooking
chamber before being vented from the oven: resulting in
substantial reductions in energy consumption and enhanced oven performance.
All Blodgett ovens are shipped in containers to prevent
damage. Upon delivery of your new oven:
Installation
Delivery and Inspection
The following clearances must be available for servicing.
• Oven body sides - 12” (30cm)
• Inspect the shipping container for external damage.
Any evidence of damage should be noted on the
delivery receipt which must be signed by the driver.
• Uncrate the oven and check for internal damage.
Carriers will accept claims for concealed damage if
notied within fteen days of delivery and the shipping container is retained for inspection.
The Blodgett Oven Company cannot assume responsibility for loss or damage suffered in transit. The carrier assumed full responsibility for delivery in good order when
the shipment was accepted. We are, however, prepared
to assist you if ling a claim is necessary.
OVEN LOCATION
The well planned and proper placement of your oven will
result in long term operator convenience and satisfactory
performance.
The following clearances must be maintained between
the oven and any combustible or non-combustible construction.
DFG100 XCEL
• Oven body right side - 0” (0cm)
• Oven body left side - 0” (0cm)
• Oven body back - 0” (0cm)
• Oven body bottom - 6” (15cm)
• Oven body back - 12” (30cm)
NOTE: On gas models, routine servicing can usually
be accomplished within the limited movement
provided by the gas hose restraint. If the oven
needs to be moved further from the wall, the
gas must rst be turned off and disconnected
from the oven before removing the restraint.
Reconnect the restraint after the oven has been
returned to its normal position.
It is essential that an adequate air supply to the oven be
maintained to provide a sufcient ow of combustion and
ventilation air.
• Place the oven in an area that is free of drafts.
• Keep the oven area free and clear of all combus-
tibles such as paper, cardboard, and ammable
liquids and solvents.
• A clearance of 6” is required on the bottom and
sides of the unit for cleaning. Do not place the oven
on a curb base or seal to a wall.
• The location must provide adequate clearance for
the air opening into the combustion chamber.
Before making any utility connections to this oven, check
the rating plate to be sure the oven specications are
compatible with the gas and electrical services supplied
for the oven.
1. Pull out control panel. The rating plate attached to the
inside of the control compartment.
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Installation
Oven Assembly
SANITATION BOLTS
These bolts are required to block any exposed hole on the
back of an oven. This includes:
• any unit, single or stacked, without a back panel.
• any holes in stacked units not used for mounting
stacking brackets.
1. Locate the 5/16” bolts that were shipped with the
oven.
2. Install the bolts as shown in Figure 2.
Double Stacked UnitsUnits without Back Panels
Figure 2
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Installation
Oven Assembly
LEG ATTACHMENT
1. Push the oven onto a lift with the bottom of the oven
down.
2. Align the threaded stud in each leg with the nut located inside each bottom corner of the oven frame. Turn
the legs clockwise and tighten to the nearest full turn.
3. Align the two leg plate holes in each leg with those
in the oven bottom. Secure each leg using two 1/2”
bolts.
NOTE: If using casters see CASTER ASSEMBLY
before proceeding.
4. Level the oven by screwing the adjustable leg feet in
or out as necessary.
CASTER ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Install the locking casters on the front of the
oven. Install the non-locking casters on the back
of the oven.
NOTE: Use a gas hose restraint on all units with casters.
Casters for Single and Double Stacked Ovens:
1. Attach the legs as described.
2. Pry the adjustable feet out of the legs.
3. Insert one caster into each leg as shown. Tighten the
lock nuts to secure the casters.
Adjustable
Leg Foot
Gas Hose
Restraint Bracket
Caster Assembly
6” (15 cm) Legs Shown
Figure 3
Figure 4
Low Prole Casters for Double Stacked Ovens:
1. Align the three holes in each caster assembly plate
with those in the oven bottom. Secure each caster
using three 1/2” bolts.
Gas Hose Restraint Bracket
Figure 5
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Installation
Oven Assembly
DOUBLE SECTION ASSEMBLY
1. Secure the short legs to the bottom sections as described.
2. Attach lower ue box to lower oven.
3. Place the upper section in position on top of the lower
oven.
4. Attach the stacking brackets using the remaining
5/16” bolts shipped with the ovens.
5. Install ue riser and attach upper ue box to upper
oven.
WARNING!!
When stacking ovens be sure to remove the
single oven ue boxes prior to attaching upper and lower boxes and riser.
OVEN LEVELING
After assembly, the oven should be leveled and moved to
the operating location.
1. The oven can be leveled by adjusting the feet or casters located on the bottom of each leg.
Figure 6
Flue
Boxes
Flue Riser
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Installation
Ventilation
On gas models the installation of a proper ventilation sys-
tem cannot be over emphasized. This system removes
unwanted vapors and products of combustion from the
operating area.
This oven may be vented using either:
• A mechanically driven, canopy type, exhaust hood,
or
• A direct ue arrangement.
U.S. and Canadian installations
Refer to your local ventilation codes. In the absence of
local codes, refer to the National ventilation code titled,
“Standard for the Installation of Equipment for the Removal of Smoke and Grease Laden Vapors from Com-
Installation must conform with Local and National instal-
lation standards. Local installation codes and/or requirements may vary. If you have any questions regarding the
proper installation and/or operation of your Blodgett oven,
please contact your local distributor. If you do not have a
local distributor, please call the Blodgett Oven Company
at 0011-802-658-6600.
Canopy Type Exhaust Hood
A mechanically driven, canopy type exhaust hood is the
preferred method of ventilation.
The hood should be sized to completely cover the equipment plus an overhang of at least 6” (15 cm) on all sides
not adjacent to a wall. The distance from the oor to the
lower edge of the hood should not exceed 7’ (2.1m).
The total makeup and exhaust air requirements for hood
capacity should be approximately 30 CFM (.85 m3) for
each oven section.
Installing the canopy hood draft diverter
Ovens ordered for hood venting are supplied with a draft
diverter. Install the draft diverter as follows:
1. Place the diverter over the ue connector with the
open area facing the front of the oven. See Figure 7.
2. Secure both ends with the sheet metal screws provided.
Draft
Diverter
WARNING:
Failure to properly vent the oven can be hazardous to the health of the operator and may
result in operational problems, unsatisfactory
baking and possible damage to the equipment.
Damage sustained as a direct result of improper ventilation will not be
Front of Oven
Figure 7
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Installation
Ventilation
DIRECT FLUE ARRANGEMENT
When the installation of a mechanically driven exhaust
hood is impractical the oven may be vented by a direct
ue arrangement.
WARNING!!
It is essential that the direct ue be installed
as follows. Incorrect installation will result in
unsatisfactory baking and oven damage.
The ue must be class B or better with a diameter of 6”
(15 cm) for single ovens and 8” (20 cm) for double stacked
ovens. The height of the ue should rise 6-8 ft (2-2.5 m)
above the roof of the building or any proximate structure.
Never direct vent the oven into a hood. The ue should be
capped with a UL Listed type vent cap to isolate the unit
from external environmental conditions.
The direct vent cannot replace air consumed and vented
by the oven. Provisions must be made to supply the room
with sufcient make-up air. Total make-up air requirements for each oven section should be approximately 30
CFM (.85 m3) per section. To increase the supply air entering the room, a ventilation expert should be consulted.
Installing the draft hood
Ovens ordered for direct venting are supplied with a draft
hood. Install the draft hood as follows:
1. Place the draft hood over the ue connector.
2. Secure both ends with the sheet metal screws provided.
Flue
Drafthood
Front of
Oven
Figure 8
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Installation
Utility Connections - Standards and Codes
THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED
HEREIN ARE FOR THE USE OF QUALIFIED INSTALLATION AND SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. INSTALLATION OR SERVICE BY OTHER THAN QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE OVEN
AND/OR INJURY TO THE OPERATOR.
Qualied installation personnel are individuals, a rm,
a corporation, or a company which either in person or
through a representative are engaged in, and responsible
for:
• the installation or replacement of gas piping and the
connection, installation, repair or servicing of equip-
ment.
• the installation of electrical wiring from the electric
meter, main control box or service outlet to the electric appliance.
Qualied installation personnel must be experienced in
such work, familiar with all precautions required, and have
complied with all requirements of state or local authorities
having jurisdiction.
U.S. and Canadian installations
The installation must conform with local codes, or in the
absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or the Natural Gas and Propane
Installation Code, CSA B149.1, as applicable.
Installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70-Latest Edition and/or Canadian National
Electric Code C22.1 as applicable.
Appliance is to be installed with backow prevention in
accordance with applicable federal, province and local
codes.
Australia and general export installations
Instllation must conform with Local and National instal-
lation standards. Local installation codes and/or requirements may vary. If you have any questions regarding the
proper installation and/or operation of your Blodgett oven,
please contact your local distributor. If you do not have a
local distributor, please call the Blodgett Oven Company
at 0011-802-658-6600.
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Installation
Gas Connection
GAS PIPING
A properly sized gas supply system is essential for maximum oven performance. Piping should be sized to provide a supply of gas sufcient to meet the maximum de-
mand of all appliances on the line without loss of pressure
at the equipment.
Example:
NOTE: BTU values in the following example are for
natural gas.
You purchase a DFG-100 XCEL convection oven to add
to your existing cook line.
1. Add the BTU rating of your current appliances.
Pitco Fryer 120,000 BTU
6 Burner Range 60,000 BTU
Deck Oven 50,000 BTU
Total 230,000 BTU
2. Add the BTU rating of the new oven to the total.
Previous Total 230,000 BTU
DFG-100 XCEL (high rate) 80,000 BTU
New Total 310,000 BTU
3. Measure the distance from the gas meter to the cook
line. This is the pipe length. Let’s say the pipe length
is 40’ (12.2 m) and the pipe size is 1” (2.54 cm).
4. Use the appropriate table to determine the total capacity of your current gas piping.
The total capacity for this example is 320,000 BTU. Since
the total required gas pressure, 310,000 BTU is less than
320,000 BTU, the current gas piping will not have to be
increased.
NOTE: The BTU capacities given in the tables are for
straight pipe lengths only. Any elbows or other
ttings will decrease pipe capacities. Contact
your local gas supplier if you have any questions.