Market Forge R-1600G Operators Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

ROUND GAS COUNTER TILTING SKILLET

MODEL: □ R-1600G

Market Forge Industries Inc.

35 Garvey Street, Everett, MA 02149-4403
Telephone: [phone], Toll Free: [phone]
Fax: [phone], Outside MA Fax: [phone]

[e-mail], www.mfii.com

12/12 REV. B Form Number S-6001

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Table of Contents

Important Notes for Installation and Operating .......................................................................................... 3

Installation Instructions ............................................................................................................................ 4-5

Service Connections ...................................................................................................................................... 4

Installation Instructions ............................................................................................................................... 5

Operating Instructions .................................................................................................................................. 6

To Tilt Skillet .................................................................................................................................................. 6

Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................ 7

Periodic Maintenance .................................................................................................................................. 7

Cleaning ........................................................................................................................................................ 7

Adjustments ................................................................................................................................................ 7

Trouble-Shooting ......................................................................................................................................... 8

Parts List ................................................................................................................................................. 9-14

New Exploded View, After 11/2012 ............................................................................................................. 9

Old Exploded View, Before 11/2012 .......................................................................................................... 13

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IMPORTANT NOTES FOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

WARNING: Improper installation, operation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance
can cause property damage, injury or death.

Read the installation, operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing,
operating or servicing this equipment.

Keep the appliance area free and clear from combustibles.

Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.

Adequate clearances must be maintained for servicing and proper operation.

This manual should be retained for future reference.

WARNING: For your safety do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

PURCHASER: Instructions to be followed in the event that the operator of this appliance
smells gas must be posted in a prominent location. This information shall be obtained by
consulting the local gas supplier.

Contact the factory, the factory representative or a local service company to perform
maintenance and repairs should the appliance malfunction. Refer to warranty terms.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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Installation

Installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code,
CSA B149.1, as applicable.

1. 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 pressures in excess of 1/2
psi (0.035 kg/cm2).

2. 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 1/2 psi (0.035 kg/cm2).

Electrical grounding must be provided in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local
codes, with the National Electric Code ANS1/NFPA 70, or the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA
C22.2, as applicable.

Ventilation must be provided in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes,
with ANSI/SFPA 96 Standard for Ventilation and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooker
Operations.

WARNING: Electrical grounding instructions - units equipped with a three-prong (grounding)
plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly
grounded three-prong receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.
(120 volt units only).

WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for gas leaks. Check all connections for leaks
using soapy water before use.

1. Ideally an exhaust system should be located directly above the appliance to remove combustion

gases and steam generated by the unit.

2. Appliance is intended for use on noncombustible floors but may be installed on combustible

floors provided it is installed on the optional 18" stand, model SD-30-16. Minimum clearance
from combustible and noncombustible wall construction, 3" (76 mm) on sides and 6" (152 mm)
from back.

3. Set the appliance in place and level using spirit level.

4. Appliance location must allow air supply to unit and obstruction free clearance for air opening

into the combustion chamber.

5. Make service connections as indicated.

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