Imperial IAB-72 Installation Manual

OWNERS MANUAL

IABR

IRB RADIANT CHAR BROILER SERIES

ICB CHICKEN BROILER SERIES

ICMA CHEESEMELTER
SERIES

ISB-36 SALAMANDER BROILER

IMGA MANUALLY CONTOLLED GRIDDLE SERIES

ITG THERMOSTATICALLY CONTROLLED GRIDDLE
SERIES

ITG GRIDDLE/OPEN BURNER COMBINATION SERIES

IMGA GRIDDLE/OPEN BURNER COMBINATION SERIES

ISPA STOCK POT RANGE SERIES AND ISP-J-W SERIES

IHPA HOT PLATE SERIES

ITY GRIDDLE

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.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER

FLAMMABLE VAPORS OR LIQUIDS IN THE

VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER

APPLIANCE.

INSTALLATION, OPERATION, & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

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1128 Sherborn Street ▪ Corona, CA 92879-2089 ▪ [phone] ▪ [phone]

All Imperial Mfg. Co. equipment is manufactured for use with the type of gas specified on the

rating plate and for installation in accordance with ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 (latest edition) of the National
Fuel Gas Code, the National Gas Installation Code, CSA/B149.1 or the Propane Installation code,
CSA/B149.1, as applicable. Copies may be obtained from the American Gas Association, 1515 Wilson
Blvd, Arlington, VA 22209.

Instructions to be followed in case the user smells gas are to be posted in a prominent location in the
kitchen area. This information shall be obtained by contacting the local gas company or gas supplier.

PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

IMPORTANT

Safe and satisfactory operation of your equipment depends to a great extent on its proper installation.
Installation must conform to local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54, the National Gas Installation Code, CSA/B149.1or the Propane Installation code, CSA/B149.1, as
applicable.

Imperial cooking appliances are restaurant grade. Units covered by this manual include counter mounted
hot plates, griddle, stock pot ranges, Salamander broilers and unit broilers. All Imperial appliances are shipped with
a gas pressure regulator packed with the unit. All units are adjusted, tested, and inspected at the factory prior to
shipment. After uncrating, immediately check the equipment for visible signs of shipping damage. If such damage
has occurred, do not refuse shipment, but, contact the shipper and file the appropriate freight claims.

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GENERAL

COMBUSTIBLE

NONCOMBUSTIBLE

MODEL

BACK

SIDES

BACK SIDES

IRB & ICB SERIES

N/A

N/A

0 0

ISB & ICMA SERIES

4 4 0 0

ISPA & ISP-J-W SERIES

17

15

0 0

IMGA, ITG & IHPA SERIES

7 8 0 0

SHIPPING DAMAGE CLAIM PROCEDURE

The equipment is inspected & crated carefully by skilled personnel before leaving factory. The transportation company
assumes full responsibility for safe delivery upon acceptance of this equipment. If shipment arrives damaged:

1. Visible loss or damage: Note on freight bill or express delivery and have signed by person making delivery.

2. File claim for damages immediately: Regardless of extent of damages.

3. Concealed loss or damage: If damage is noticed after unpacking, notify transportation company immediately and file

“Concealed Damage” claim with them. This should be done within fifteen (15) days from date delivery is made to
you. Retain container for inspection.

(1) Installation of this equipment should be made by a licensed plumber.
(2) A manual gas shut-off valve must be installed in the gas supply (service) line ahead of the appliance and

gas pressure regulator in the gas stream for safety and ease of future service.

(3) The gas pressure regulator supplied must be installed on the appliance prior to connecting the equipment to

the gas line. Failure to install a regulator will void the equipment warranty and result in a potentially
hazardous condition.

(4) The appliance and its individual shut-off valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system

during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of ½ PSI.

(5) The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shut off

valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than ½
PSI.

(6) Please contact the factory, the factory representative, or a local service company to perform maintenance

and repairs.

RATING PLATE

Information on this plate includes the model and serial numbers. When communicating with the factory
about a unit or requesting special parts or information, this data is essential for proper identification. Other
information on this plate is the BTU/hr input of the burners, operating gas pressure in inches WC, and whether the
unit is orificed for natural or propane gas.

IMPERIAL COOKING APPLIANCES MUST BE CONNECTED

ONLY TO THE TYPE OF GAS IDENTIFIED ON THE RATING PLATE

CLEARANCES

The appliance area must be kept free and clear of all combustibles. This unit is design-certified for the

following installations only.

EB, IRB,ICB & GD SERIES ARE FOR INSTALLATION IN NON-COMBUSTIBLE LOCATION ONLY.

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