Connerton CHP-A User Manual

Installation,
Operation &
Maintenance

Fine Cooking Equipment For Over 70 Years

Instructions

CHP-A HOT PLATES

For Your Safety

Do NOT store or use gasoline or
other flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this, or any other
equipment.

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death.
Read the installation, operation and maintenance
instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this
equipment.

To Purchaser

After installation of your hot plate, immediately contact your local gas supplier to obtain
information in the event the user of your equipment smells gas. This information must be posted
in a prominent location.

To User

RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE

Upon receipt of this hot plate, inspect it thoroughly for any damage which may have occurred
during shipment. If damage is observed, contact the delivery agency immediately.

Warning!

1. Preparation For Installation:

upon it’s proper installation. It should be installed in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code

Z223.1

Installation must be made by a licensed plumber.

Initial setup must be made by a licensed service company.

A gas pressure regulator is supplied with your hot plate. The regulator must be installed before
connecting hot plate to gas supply line.

gas supply off. Install regulator in a drip-free area.

The hot plate and it’s individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system
during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.45 kPa).

The hot plate must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing it’s individual manual
shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or
less than 1/2 psig (3.45 kPa).

2. Clearances And Ventilation:

0 inch clearance from sides and back; combustible locations with 8” clearance sides and back.

, these instructions, and applicable State and Local Codes.

Safe and satisfactory operation of the hot plate depends, to a great extent,

Please note: air vent can plug with grease, thereby shutting

This hot plate is designed for installation in non-combustible locations with

The Connerton Company

1131 E. Wakeham Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705-4145

Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

www.connertoncompany.com

Keep equipment area free and clear from combustibles.

The area in front of, and above the hot plate must be clear to avoid obstruction of flow of combustion
and ventilation air. Means must be provided for adequate air supply and adequate clearance for air
openings into the combustion chamber.

Adequate clearances must be provided in front and sides of the hot plate for servicing and proper
operation.

It is important that the hot plate be installed under an exhaust hood which is adequate to remove the
products of combustion and cooking vapors. Sufficient make-up air must also be provided to the
space where the hot plate is located to replace that removed through the exhaust hood.

3. Gas Piping:

Connect outlet side of regulator to hot plate. The regulator is set at 4 inches w.c. on natural gas and 11
inches w.c. on propane gas. A 1/8” pressure tap is provided on the gas manifold at the front of the hot
plate for checking the gas pressure.

thereby shutting gas supply off. Install regulator in drip-free area.

Connect hot plate to the gas supply line. Under no circumstances should the gas supply line be
smaller than the inlet pipe on the hot plate. A gas shutoff valve must be installed in the gas supply line
upstream of the hot plate for complete shutdown and service. Use pipe sealant on all pipe joints.
Sealant must be resistant to the action of L.P. gasses.

For proper performance, the hot plate must be level. If legs are provided, adjust feet at bottom of legs
to level hot plate. If legs are not provided, seal the base of the hot plate to the countertop with silicone.

If the hot plate is supplied with casters, the installation must be made with a connector that complies
with the Standard for Connectors for Movable Gas Appliances , and a quick-disconnect
device that complies with the Standard for Quick-Disconnect Devices for Use With Gas Fuel,

Z21.41

on the connector and the quick-disconnect device or it’s associated piping to limit the hot plate
movement. Restraining device should be connected to legs or back of body.

IMPORTANT: Check all gas connections for leaks, using a soap and water solution.

DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME FOR CHECKING PURPOSES

4. Lighting And Relighting Of Hot Plate:

Turn all burner valves and lighter valves to “OFF”. Wait 5 minutes.

A.

Make sure the gas pressure regulator supplied with the hot plate is installed correctly.

Please note: air vent on regulator can plug with grease,

ANSI Z21.69

. Adequate means must be provided to limit the movement of the hot plate without depending

ANSI

Turn on lighter valves and light pilots. Adjust flame height to approximately 1/2”.

B.

Turn on burner valves to operate your hot plate.

C.

For complete shutdown, turn off all valves and the gas shutoff valve located upstream of the hot

D.

plate.

To relight, repeat above procedures.

E.

5. Care And Maintenance:

Contact factory, factory representative, or a local service company to perform maintenance and
repairs.

A.

B.

C.

Please Note: Contact factory before any warranty repairs are made.

To clean top grates, use warm water and a mild cleanser.

At least once per day, clean and empty drip pan.

Periodically, but not less than once every 3 months, clean burner orifices using warm water and wire

brush. Make sure equipment is cold before removing burners and orifices.