Lang 148SB-WB Service Manual

Installation,

Operation, and

Maintenance Instructions

Electric Griddle w/ Dual Gutters

Model:

136SB-WB
148SB-WB
160SB-WB
172SB-WB

Star Manufacturing Inc International
Part Number: 2M-W350
Rev. C

Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

WWW.LANGWORLD.COM

Smithville, TN 37166 265 Hobson Street

03/2018

THIS MANUAL MUST BE RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND
WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE
VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY
OTHER APPLIANCE.

POST IN A PROMINENT LOCATION

INSTRUCTIONS TO BE FOLLOWED IN THE EVENT USER
SMELLS GAS. THIS INFORMATION SHALL BE OBTAINED BY
CONSULTING YOUR LOCAL GAS SUPPLIER. AS A MINIMUM,
TURN OFF THE GAS AND CALL YOUR GAS COMPANY AND
YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE AGENT. EVACUATE ALL
PERSONNEL FROM THE AREA.

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.

Model #: Purchased From:

Serial #: Location:

Date Purchased: Date Installed:

Purchase Order #: For Service, Call:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER PAGE

TABLE OF CONTENTS.......................................................................................3

READ FIRST.........................................................................................................4

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION .............................................................................6

UNPACKING........................................................................................................ 7

INSTALLATION..................................................................................................8

INITIAL START-UP.............................................................................................11

OPERATION.........................................................................................................12

MAINTENANCE & CLEANING PROCEDURES.............................................14

TROUBLE SHOOTING........................................................................................15

PARTS LIST .........................................................................................................17

WIRING DIAGRAM ............................................................................................ 18

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IMPORTANT READ FIRST IMPORTANT

CAUTION: EACH UNIT IS EXTREMLY HEAVY. FOR SAFE

HANDLING, INSTALLER SHOULD OBTAIN HELP AS
NEEDED, OR EMPLOY APPROPRIATE MATERIALS
HANDLING EQUIPMENT (SUCH AS A FORKLIFT,
DOLLY, OR PALLET JACK) TO REMOVE THE UNIT
FROM THE SKID AND MOVE IT TO THE PLACE OF
INSTALLATION.

CAUTION: ANY STAND, COUNTER OR OTHER DEVICE ON

WHICH THE GRIDDLE WILL BE LOCATED MUST BE
DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE
GRIDDLE.

CAUTION: SHIPPING STRAPS ARE UNDER TENSION AND CAN

SNAP BACK WHEN CUT.

DANGER: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED AT THE

TERMINAL PROVIDED. FAILURE TO GROUND THE
APPLIANCE COULD RESULT IN ELECTROCUTION
AND DEATH.

WARNING: INSTALLATION OF THE UNIT MUST BE DONE BY

PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO WORK WITH
ELECTRICITY AND PLUMBING. IMPROPER
INSTALLATION CAN CAUSE INJURY TO
PERSONNEL AND/OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
UNIT MUST BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
ALL APPLICABLE CODES.

NOTICE: The data plate is located behind access panel

between controls and grease drawer. The grill
voltage, wattage, serial number, wire size, and
clearance specifications are on the data plate. This
information should be carefully read and understood
before proceeding with the installation.

NOTICE: The installation of any components such as a vent

hood, grease extractors, fire extinguisher systems,
must conform to their applicable National, State and
locally recognized installation standards.

CAUTION: ALWAYS KEEP THE AREA NEAR THE APPLIANCE

FREE FROM COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.

CAUTION: KEEP FLOOR IN FRONT OF EQUIPMENT CLEAN

AND DRY. IF SPILLS OCCUR, CLEAN IMMEDIATELY,
TO AVOID THE DANGER OF SLIPS OR FALLS.

NOTICE: During the first few hours of operation you may

notice a small amount of smoke coming off the
griddle surface, and a faint odor from the smoke.
This is normal for a new griddle and will disappear
after the first few hours of use.

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IMPORTANT READ FIRST IMPORTANT

WARNING: KEEP WATER AND SOLUTIONS OUT OF CONTROLS.

NEVER SPRAY OR HOSE CONTROL CONSOLE,
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS, ETC.

CAUTION: MOST CLEANERS ARE HARMFUL TO THE SKIN, EYES,

MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND CLOTHING.
PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN TO WEAR RUBBER
GLOVES, GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD AND
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. CAREFULLY READ THE
WARNING AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS ON THE
LABEL OF THE CLEANER TO BE USED.

NOTICE: Never leave a chlorine sanitizer in co ntact with stainless

steel surfaces longer than 10 minutes. Longer contact
can cause corrosion.

NOTICE: Service on this, or any other, LANG appliance must be

performed by qualified personnel only. Consult your
authorized service station directory or call the factory at
1-800-438-5264, or WWW.LANGWORLD.COM
service agent nearest you.

WARNING: BOTH HIGH AND LOW VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT

INSIDE THIS APPLIANCE WHEN THE UNIT IS
PLUGGED/WIRED INTO A LIVE RECEPTACLE. BEFORE
REPLACING ANY PARTS, DISCONNECT THE UNIT
FROM THE ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY.

CAUTION: USE OF ANY REPLACEMENT PARTS OTHER THAN

THOSE SUPPLIED BY LANG OR THEIR AUTHO
DISTRIB
OPERA
WILL VOID

UTORS CAN CAUSE BODILY INJU

TOR AND DAMAGE TO THE

ALL WARRANTIES.

for the

RIZED

RY TO THE

EQUIPMENT AND

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LIMITED EQUIPMENT WARRANTY

Lang Manufacturing [as well as its subsidiaries] warranties new products
to be free from defects in material and/or workmanship for a period
of one [1] year from the date of original installation, except as noted
below. Defects that occur as a result of normal use, within the time period
and limitations defined in this warranty, will at Lang’s discretion have the
parts replaced or repaired by Lang or a Lang-authorized service agency.

THIS WARRANTY IS SUBJECT TO ALL LISTED CONDITIONS.

Repairs performed under this warranty are to be performed by a Lang­authorized service agency. Lang will not be responsible for charges
incurred or service performed by non-authorized repair agencies.
In all cases, the nearest Lang-authorized service agency must be used.

Lang will be responsible for normal labor charges incurred in the repair or
replacement of a warrantied product within 50 miles (80.5 km) of
an authorized service agency. Time and expense charges for anything
beyond that distance will be the responsibility of the owner. All labor
will need to be performed during regular service hours. Any overtime
premium will be charged to the owner. For all shipments outside the
U.S.A. and Canada, please see the International Warranty for specific
details.

It is the responsibility of the owner to inspect and report any shipping

damage claims, hidden or otherwise, promptly following delivery.

No mileage or travel charges will be honored on any equipment that is

deemed portable. In general, equipment with a cord and plug weighing

less than 50 lb. (22.7 kg) is considered portable and should be taken or

shipped to the closest authorized service agency, transportation

prepaid .

CONTACT

Should you require any assistance regarding the operation or

maintenance of any Lang equipment; write, phone, fax or email

our service department. In all correspondence mention the

model number and the serial number of your unit, as well as the

voltage or type of gas you are using.

Business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time

Telephone [phone]

Fax [phone]

Email [e-mail]

www.langworld.com

WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS

THE FOLLOWING WILL NOT BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.

• Any product which has not been used, cleaned, maintained,

or installed in accordance with the directions published in the
appropriate installation sheet and/or owner's manual as well
as national and local codes, including incorrect gas, electrical,
or water connection. Lang is not liable for any unit which has been
mishandled, abused, misapplied, subjected to chlorides, harsh
chemicals, or caustic cleaners, damaged from exposure
to hard water, modified by unauthorized personnel, damaged
by flood, fire, or other acts of nature [or God], or which have
an altered or missing serial number.

• Installation, labor, and job checkouts, calibration of heat controls,
air and gas burner/bypass/pilot adjustments, gas or electrical
system checks, voltage and phase conversions, cleaning
of equipment, or seasoning of griddle surface.

• Replacement of fuses or resetting of circuit breakers, safety
controls, or reset buttons.

• Replacement of broken or damaged glass components, quartz

heating elements, and light bulbs.

• Labor charges for all removable parts in gas charbroilers and
hotplates, including but not limited to burners, grates, and radiants.

• Any labor charges incurred by delays, waiting time, or operating
restrictions that hinder a service technician’s ability to perform
service.

• Parts that fail or are damaged due to normal wear or labor for

replacement of Items that can easily be replaced during a daily
cleaning routine. such as but not limited to silicone belts, PTFE
non-stick sheets, knobs, control labels, bulbs, fuses, quartz
heating elements, baskets, racks, and grease drawers.

• Components that should be replaced when damaged or worn,
but have been field-repaired instead [eg. field-welded fry pots]

• Any loss of business or profits.

ADDITIONAL WARRANTIES

Specialty/chain specific versions may also have additional

and/or extended warranties.

PRODUCTS PARTS LABOR

Lang Chef-Series™

convection ovens

Lang Strato-Series™

convection ovens

Lang convection oven doors

[excluding hardware]

2 years 2 years

2 years 2 years

lifetime

2 years

Lang griddles and charbroilers

chrome griddle surfaces [against

original Lang parts sold to repair

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The fore going warrant y is in lieu of any and a ll other warranti es expresse d or implied and c onstitutes the e ntire warranty.

peeling]

cast iron grates, burners,

and burner shields

Lang equipment

Service First 1 year

2M-Z22519 • Rev - • 02.2018

2 years 2 years

5 years

180 days

90 days

Receiving the Griddle

Upon receipt, check for freight damage, both visible and concealed. Visible
damage should be noted on the freight bill at the time of delivery and signed by the
carrier's agent. Concealed loss or damage means loss or damage, which does not
become apparent until the merchandise has been unpacked. If concealed loss or
damage is discovered upon unpacking, make a written request for inspection by the
carrier's agent within 15 days of delivery. All packi ng material should be kept for
inspection. Do not return damaged merchandise to Star Manufacturing
International. File your claim with the carrier.

Location

Prior to un-crating, move the griddle as near to its intended location as practical.
The crating will help protect the unit from the physical damage normally associated
with moving it through hallways and doorways.

Un-crating

The griddle will arrive completely assembled inside a wood frame and strapped to a
skid. Cut the straps and remove the wood frame.

UNPACKING

CAUTION: THE UNIT IS EXTEMLY HEAVY. FOR SAFE HANDLING,

INSTALLER SHOULD OBTAIN HELP AS NEEDED, OR
EMPLOY APPROPRIATE MATERIALS HANDLING
EQUIPMENT (SUCH AS A FORKLIFT, DOLLY, OR
PALLET JACK) TO REMOVE THE UNIT FROM THE
SKID AND MOVE IT TO THE PLACE OF
INSTALLATION.

CAUTION: ANY STAND, COUNTER OR OTHER DEVICE ON WHICH

THE GRIDDLE WILL BE LOCATED MUST BE
DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE
GRIDDLE.

CAUTION: SHIPPING STRAPS ARE UNDER TENSION AND CAN

SNAP BACK WHEN CUT.

Remove griddle from skid and place in intended location.

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DANGER: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED AT THE

TERMINAL PROVIDED. FAILURE TO GROUND THE
APPLIANCE COULD RESULT IN ELECTROCUTION
AND DEATH.

WARNING: INSTALLATION OF THE UNIT MUST BE DONE BY

PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO WORK WITH
ELECTRICITY AND PLUMBING. IMPROPER
INSTALLATION CAN CAUSE INJURY TO PERSONNEL
AND/OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT. UNIT MUST BE
INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
CODES.

NOTICE: The data plate is located behind access panel between

controls and grease drawer. The grill voltage, wattage,
serial number, wire size, and clearance specifications
are on the data plate. This information should be
carefully read and understood before proceeding with
the installation.

Leg Installation

There are four, 4” legs provided for 2, 3 and 4 foot gri d dl es.
There are eight 4” legs provided for 5 and 6 foot griddles.

The legs are shipped in the grease drawers of the griddle. Install them into the
threaded holes on the underside of the griddle body.

Leveling adjustment may be done by screwing the bottom portion of the leg in and
out.

INSTALLATION

NOTICE: The installation of any components such as a vent hood,

grease extractors, fire extinguisher systems, must conform
to their applicable National, State and locally recognized
installation standards.

CAUTION: ALWAYS KEEP THE AREA NEAR THE APPLIANCE FREE

FROM COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.

CAUTION: KEEP FLOOR IN FRONT OF EQUIPMENT CLEAN AND DRY.

IF SPILLS OCCUR, CLEAN IMMEDIATELY, TO AVOID THE
DANGER OF SLIPS OR FALLS.

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