INSTALLATION AND
OPERATION MANUAL
GARLAND GF SENTRY SERIES
GAS RESTAURANT RANGES
All 24, 36, 48, & 60-inch wide models.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE
OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS OR
LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF
THIS OR ANY OTHER
APPLIANCE
WARNING:
IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT,
ALTERATION, SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE
CAN CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY,
OR DEATH. READ THE INSTALLATION,
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY
BEFORE INSTALLING OR
SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT
Users are cautioned that maintenance and repairs must be performed by a Garland authorized service agent using
genuine Garland replacement parts. Garland will have no obligation with respect to any product that has been
improperly installed, adjusted, operated or not maintained in accordance with national and local codes or installation
instructions provided with the product, or any product that has its serial number defaced, obliterated or removed, or
which has been modified or repaired using unauthorized parts or by unauthorized service agents. For a list of authorized
service agents, please refer to the Garland web site at http://www.garland-group.com. The information contained
herein, (including design and parts specifications), may be superseded and is subject to change without notice.
PLEASE READ ALL SECTIONS OF THIS MANUAL
AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN CERTIFIED AS
COMMERCIAL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND
MUST BE INSTALLED BY PROFESSIONAL
PERSONNEL AS SPECIFIED.
IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
THIS PRODUCT MUST BE INSTALLED BY A
LICENSED PLUMBER OR GAS FITTER.
For Your Safety:
Post in a prominent location, instructions to be
followed in the event the user smells gas. This
information shall be obtained by consulting
your local gas supplier.
Garland Commercial Ranges, Ltd.
1177 Kamato Road, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 1X4 CANADA
Phone: 905-624-0260
Fax: 905-624-5669
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General Inquires 1-95-624-0260
USA Sales, Parts and Service 1-800-424-2411
Canadian Sales 1-888-442-4526
Canada or USA Parts/Service 1-800-427-6668
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
WARNING:
This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects or other reproductive harm. Installation and servicing of this product could expose you to airborne particles of glass wool/ceramic fibers. Inhalation of airborne particles of glass wool/ceramic
fibers is known to the State of California to cause cancer. Operation of this product could expose
you to carbon monoxide if not adjusted properly. Inhalation of carbon monoxide is known to the
State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Keep appliance area free and clear of combustibles.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . 4
Base Model Designations & Total Input Rates . . 5
Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Gas Pressure & Individual Burner Input Rates . . 6
North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
CE & General Export . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Reduced Input Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Note: Manifold pressure is to measured at the
test spigot located on the 3/4” gas manifold
pipe.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Australia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Gas Inlet Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
CE Approved Gas Categories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Final Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Optional Interconnect Gas Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
TESTING AND ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Flame Failure Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
How Flame Failure Technology Works . . . . . . . .14
Burner Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Open Top burners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Hot Tops and Front-Fired Target Tops . . . . . . . . 15
Ovens (Standard) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Convection Ovens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Thermostat Controlled Griddles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Griddle/Broiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Rating Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Siting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Appliances Equipped With Casters . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Appliances Equipped With Legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installing Shelf To Backguard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Backguard With High Shelf Or Salamander
Mounting Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Ventilation Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Statutory Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Australia Speci c Clause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Electrical Connection Settings
(Where Applicable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Gas Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Range Shut down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
PRODUCT APPLICATION INFORMATION 18
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Open Burners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Hot Tops. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING . . . . . . . . 19
Seasoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Griddle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Cast Iron top Grates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Stainless Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Oven Interior (Porcelain Enamel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Open Top Burners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Cast Iron Top & Grates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Hot Tops and Front-Fired Target Hot Tops . . . .20
Griddle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
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DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Top View
Model widths vary depending on model series.
(See Chart on left)
ELECTRICAL PLUG
(WHERE APPICALBE)
3-1/2"
[89mm]
27-1/4"
[692mm] 34-1/2"
[876mm]
2-1/4"
[57mm]
5"
[127mm]
Series Width
GF24 600mm (23-5/8”)*
GF36 900mm (35-2/2”)* Shown
GF48 1200mm (47-1/4”)
GF60 1500mm (59-1/2”)
*Range base or modular top
Modular Top Models GF24-_T or GF36-_T Side View
9-3/8" [238mm]
15-5/8"
[396mm]
GF Series Side View
(Showing convection base where applicable).
12-1/8"
[307mm]
18-3/8"
[466mm]
39-3/8"
[1000mm]
LOW PROFILE
BACKGUARD
13-7/8"
[352mm]
ADD WHEN
DOOR OPEN
31-1/8"
[791mm]
3-7/8" [98mm]
CONVECTION OVEN
[1290mm]
STD BACKGUARD
W/HIGH SHELF
(OPTIONAL)
ADD FOR
51"
GF Series 60” Raised Griddle/Broiler Side View
12-1/8"
[307mm]
CLEARANCE FROM TOP OF GRIDDLE PLATE
TO OPTIONAL HIGH SHELF 14-3/4" [374mm]
CLEARANCE FROM TOP OF GRATE
TO OPTIONAL HIGH SHELF 18-3/8" [466mm]
1"
[25mm]
GAS
INLET
[1041mm]
LOW PROFILE
BACKGUARD
13-7/8"
[352mm]
ADD WHEN
DOOR OPEN
31-1/8"
[791mm]
3-7/8" [98mm]
CONVECTION OVEN
51"
[1296mm]
STD BACKGUARD
W/HIGH SHELF
41"
ADD FOR
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DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS continued
Base Model Designations & Total Input Rates
Input
Natural Gas Propane Gas
Model #* Description
BTU/Hr
GF/GFE24-4L 24” (600mm) nominal size unit, 4 open burners, space saver oven 136,000 41.50 132,000 39.70
GF24-T 24” (600mm) nominal size unit, 4 open burners, modular top 104,000 30.40 104,000 30.40
GF/GFE36-6R 36” (900mm) nominal size unit, 6 open burners, standard oven 194,000 56.70 188,000 54.90
GFE36-6C 36” (900mm) nominal size unit, 6 open burners, convection oven 194,000 56.70 188,000 54.90
GF36-T 36” (900mm) nominal size unit, 6 open burners, modular top 156,000 45.60 156.000 45.60
GF/GFE36-TTR
GFE36-TTC
GF/GFE48-LL
GF/GFE60-10RR
GFE60-10RC
GFE60-10CC
GF/GFE60-6R24RR
GFE60-6R24RC
GFE60-6R24CC
GF/GFE60-6R24RS
GFE60-6R24CS
*Models beginning with GFE pre x have electric spark ignition systems for pilots.
Rates are for installations up to 2000’ (610m) above sea level
Each 12”(305mm) Hot Top section is 5.3kW, replacing 2 Open Burners (7.6kW each)
36” (900mm) nominal size unit, 2 Front- red Target Hot Top
sections, standard oven
36” (900mm) nominal size unit, 2 Front- red Target Hot Top
sections, convection oven
48” (1200mm) nominal size unit, 8 open burners,
2 space saver ovens
60” (1500mm) nominal size unit, 10 open burners,
2 standard ovens
60” (1500mm) nominal size unit, 10 open burners, 1 standard &
1 convection oven
60” (1500mm) nominal size unit, 10 open burners,
2 convection ovens
60” (1500mm) nominal size unit, 6 open burner, 24” (610mm),
raised griddle/broiler, 2 standard ovens
60” (1500mm) nominal size unit, 6 open burner, 24” (610mm),
raised griddle/broiler, 1 standard & 1 convection oven
60” (1500mm) nominal size unit, 6 open burner, 24” (610mm),
raised griddle/broiler, 2 convection ovens
60” (1500mm) nominal size unit, 6 open burner, 24” (610mm),
raised griddle/broiler, 1 standard oven & 1 storage section
60” (1500mm) nominal size unit, 6 open burner, 24” (610mm),
raised griddle/broiler, 1 convection oven & 1 storage section
100,000 29.10 94,000 25.50
100,000 29.10 94,000 25.50
272,000 79.60 264,000 77.20
336,000 98.20 324,000 94.60
336,000 98.20 324,000 94.60
336,000 98.20 324,000 94.60
265,000 76.80 253,000 73.20
265,000 76.80 253,000 73.20
265,000 76.80 253,000 73.20
227,000 65.70 221,000 63.90
227,000 65.70 221,000 63.90
CE
Rating kWBTU/Hr
CE
Rating
kW
Clearances
Clearances Applicable For All Models Except Where Noted
Surface Sides Range Sides Modular Top Rear
Combustible Wall Minimum 14” (356mm) 6” (152mm) 6” (152mm)
Non-Combustible Wall Minimum 0” 0” 0”
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DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS continued
Gas Pressure & Individual Burner Input Rates
North America
Nat.,
Garland GF Series
Open Top (Flame Failure) 26,000 26,000
Target Top 36” models only, per section 3@10,333 3@10,333
Hot Top FF (in lieu of 2 Open Top Burners) 18,000 18,000
Griddle (in lieu of 2 Open Top Burners)(Tstat) 18,000 18,000
Raised Griddle Broiler (3 burners) 3 @11,000 3 @11,000
26” Oven Burner (H-Cast)(Standard or Convection) 38,000 32,000
Space Saver Oven (H-Cast) 32,000 28,000
4.5” wc Manifold
BTU/h BTU/h
LPG,
10” wc Manifold
CE & General Export
Nat. (G20),
Garland GF Series
Open Top (Flame Failure) 7.6 7.6
Hot Top FF (in lieu of 2 Open Top Burners) 5.3 5.0
Target Top “36” models, only per section 3@3.0 3@2.7
Griddle (in lieu of 2 Open Top Burners)(Tstat) 5.3 5.3
Raised Griddle Broiler (3 burners) 3 @ 3.0 3 @ 3.0
26” Oven Burner (H-Cast)(Standard or Convection) 11.1 9.3
Space Saver Oven (H-Cast) 9.4 8.2
11.2 mbar Manifold
kW kW
LPG (G31),
24.9 mbar Manifold
Reduced Input Rates
Approximate input ratings for adjustable top burners set at LOW:
Garland GF Series
Open Top Burner (Flame Failure) 2.0 0.21 4.2 0.17
Hot Top (Flame Failure) 2.75 0.29 4.9 0.20
Griddle (Tstat) 3.0 0.32 2.0 0.08
Raised Griddle Broiler (Total Of 3 Burners) 3.0 0.32 5.9 0.24
Target Top 2.7 0.28 4.0 0.16
NAT(G20) LPG(G31)
kW m
3
/h kW m3/h
Note: Manifold pressure is to measured at the test spigot located on the /” gas manifold pipe.
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DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS continued
Australia
Garland GF Series
Nat., 1.0kPa Manifold LPG, 2.49 kPa Manifold
MJ/H Injector MJ/H Injector
Open Top (Flame Failure) 30.6 37 (2.64mm) 28.49 53 (1.51mm)
Hot Top FF (in lieu of 2 Open Top Burners) 19.0 47 (1.99mm) 18.15 1.2mm
Front Fired Hot Top (Target Top) 36.5 52(1.61mm) 36.5 1.0mm
Griddle (in lieu of 2 Open Top Burners)(Tstat) 19.0 47 (1.99mm) 18.15 1.2mm
Raised Griddle Broiler (3 burners) 30.0 47 (1.99mm) 34.82 61 (0.99 mm)
26” Oven Burner (H-Cast)(Standard) 40.09 30 (3.26mm) 33.76 50 (1.78mm)
26” Oven Burner (H-Cast) (Convection) 40.09 30 (3.26mm) 32.18 51 (1.7mm)
Space Saver Oven (H-Cast) 33.7 33 (2.87mm) 27.96 52 (1.61mm)
Gas Inlet Size
Model Width Connection
23-5/8” (600mm) &
35-1/2” (900mm)
47-1/4” (1200mm) &
59-1/2” (1500mm)
3/4” NPT
Rear Gas Connection
1” NPT
Rear Gas Connection
Connection CE Models
(ISO7-1)
3/4” (19.1mm) BSPT
1” (25.4 mm) BSPT
CE Approved Gas Categories
Country Gas Category Gas Type Pressure (mbar)
AT, CH, CY, CZ, DK, EE, ES, FI, GB, GR, HR, IE, IT,
LT, LV, NO, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, TR
BE, CH, CZ, ES, FR, GB, GR, HR, IE, IT, LU, PL, PT I
AT, BE, CH, CZ, DE, ES, FR, GB, HU, NL I
CH, CZ, ES, GB, GR, HR, IE, IT, PT II
CH, CZ, ES, GB, II
I
2H
3P
3P
2H3P
2H3P
G20 20
G31 37
G31 50
G20 20
G31 37
G20 20
G31 50
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