Imperial ICVDG Installation Manual

OWNERS MANUAL

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] ▪ FAX [phone]

ICVG, ICVG-2, ICVG-2, ICVDG-2

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. Ranges are free standing and available in widths from
two to six feet. A large number of different range top arrangements are assembled over one or two ovens or a
cabinet base. Installation is the same for any range top regardless of whether it has an oven below or not; in like
manner, installation is the same for all cooking equipment regardless of the top arrangement. This unit may also be
equipped with a salamander broiler, on a high shelf. A Cheesemelter may be mounted on the high shelf as long as
the Cheesemelter is not wider than the range.

IMPORTANT

Installing, Operating and Service Personnel:

Installation of the equipment should be performed by qualified, certified, licensed and/or authorized
personnel who are familiar with and experienced in state/local installation codes. Operation of the equipment should
be performed by qualified or authorized personnel who have read this manual and are familiar with the function of
the equipment. Service of the equipment should be performed by qualified personnel who are knowledgeable with
Imperial Ranges

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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.

GENERAL

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Please contact the factory, the factory representative, or a local service company to perform maintenance

and repairs.

INSTALLATION

UNPACKING

Immediately after unpacking the oven, check for possible shipping damage. If the oven is found to be
damaged, follow the shipping damage claim procedure.

Prior to installation, verify that the electrical service agrees with the specifications on the oven data plate,
located in the front of the oven below the oven section.

LOCATION

The installation location must allow adequate clearances for servicing and proper operation. For solid state

and digitally controlled models, there must be 18” (45cm) of clearance on the right side of the oven from any open

flame.

INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS

In the United States, install the oven in accordance with: 1) State and local codes; 2) National Electrical
code, NFPA-70 (latest edition); 3) NFPA Standard #96, Vapor Removal from Cooking Equipment (latest edition),
available from National Fire Protection Association, Bartterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.

In Canada, install the oven in accordance with: 1) Local codes; 2) Canadian Electrical code, CSA Standard
C22.2 No. 1 (latest edition) and 3) Canadian Standard for Commercial Cooking Equipment, CSA Standard C22.2
No. 109 (latest edition)

INSTALLING BASIC OVEN

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The basic oven must be installed on legs or mounted on a modular stand. Installations on concrete bases or
other supports restricting air circulation underneath the oven is not advisable and may void the warranty. If using
the modular stand, set the oven on the stand after unpacking.

RATING PLATE

The rating plate is located in front of the oven below the oven section. Information on this plate includes
the model and serial numbers. When communicating with 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 W.C., and whether the unit is orificed for natural or propane gas. Pilot
lighting instructions are also located in the same area.

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:

The clearances from combustible and noncombustible construction are as follows:

Combustible Noncombustible

Back 6” 0
Sides 6” 0

DO NOT MOUNT oven on a curb base. Use legs/casters provided. Adequate air space at the bottom and rear of
the unit must be provided for proper venting of the blower motor.

ASSEMBLY

DO NOT USE door to lift or move oven. All ovens must be installed on leg assembly or casters shipped with the
unit. The leg/stand assembly pans or casters are shipped separately.

SINGLE OVEN ICVG-1, ICVDG-1

Assemble the leg/stand assembly as follows:

1. Remove legs from the package.

2. Bolt legs directly to bottom of oven.

If provided with optional bottom shelf and rack support check instructions included in the shipment.

DOUBLE OVEN ICVG-2, ICVDG-2

6” leg assembly is provided.

1. Match holes on the legs with oven bottom base and screw with bolts provided.

2. Set top oven on bottom oven.

3. Bolt down at rear and front. Remove top kick plate to access screwing the front bolts.

CASTER INSTALLATION

If casters are provided, match holes on the caster with holes on the oven bottom base and fasten with bolts
provided. NOTE: Front casters are locking type.

LEVELING

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