Rankin Delux 3223-C Installation Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL

LAVA ROCK TYPE CHAR-BROILER / 23 SERIES

INSTALLATION, OPERATING, MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS, PARTS LIST

NOTE

UPON RECEIPT, CAREFULLY CHECK YOUR APPLIANCE FOR FREIGHT DAMAGE. MAKE A NOTATION
OF ANY VISIBLE DAMAGE TO THE CARTON OR CRATE ON THE CARRIER'S WAY BILL. IF YOU
DISCOVER ANY DAMAGE AFTER YOU UNPACK YOUR APPLIANCE, IMMEDIATELY CALL THE
CARRIER AND REQUEST AN INSPECTION. KEEP ALL CRATES AND CARTONS UNTIL THE DAMAGE
HAS BEEN INSPECTED.

CHECK APPLIANCE RATING PLATE ON STAINLESS STEEL FRONT PANEL FOR TYPE OF GAS. IF THE
PLATE DOES NOT CORRESPOND TO YOUR GAS TYPE, CONTACT YOUR DEALER UPON RECEIPT.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS OR LIQUIDS IN

THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE

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.

KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE

After installation of your appliance, immediately contact your local gas supplier to obtain information as to

what action to take in the event that the user smells gas.

This information must be posted in a prominent location.

IMPORTANT

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL VOID WARRANTY

Safe and satisfactory operation of your appliance depends to a great extent upon its installation. Installation must
conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z 223.1 (Latest
Edition).

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INSTALLATION MUST BE MADE BY A LICENSED/QUALIFIED COMMERCIAL GAS EQUIPMENT

SERVICE AGENCY/COMPANY

The input rating on your appliance is for elevations up to 2,000 feet. For elevations above 2,000 feet the rating must
be reduced to 4% for each 1,000 feet above sea level.

INSTALLATION, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE

(1) PRE-INSTALLATION - SPACE AND GAS CONNECTIONS

and above the appliance must be clear to avoid any obstruction to the flow of combustion and ventilation air. Means
must be provided for adequate air supply and adequate clearance from air openings into the combustion chamber.
(b) Adequate clearance must be provided in front and sides of appliance for servicing and proper
operation.
(c) A mechanical exhaust hood must be installed above the broiler. Refer to NFPA 00 and all local
codes.
(d) The lava rock supplied with your broiler must be spread evenly and loosely on the cast iron grates
located above the burners (one layer only). BROILER MUST BE COOL BEFORE SPREADING LAVA ROCKS.

(a) The area around the appliance must be kept free and clear from combustibles. The area in front of

(2) INSTALLATION

(a) The gas pressure regulator supplied with the appliance must be installed on the appliance prior to
connection to the gas supply lines. The outlet pressure setting is 5" water column on natural gas and 10" water column
on propane gas (LP Gas).
(b) Connect the appliance to a gas supply line having a 3/4" iron pipe size or larger. If a flexible
connector is used it must be a commercial type GA Approved 3/4" I.D or larger. (1/2" for Model 1223 and 2123)
(Domestic range connector will not permit proper operation). A gas shutoff valve must be installed in the gas supply
line ahead of the appliance for future service. Use pipe sealant on all joints. Sealant must be resistant to the action of
LP gas. A 1/8" pressure tap is provided on the gas manifold for checking the gas pressure. Always check pressure
with all burners on and adjacent equipment operating.
(c) Level the appliance by adjusting feet at the bottom of the legs. Leveling is important for proper
operation and combustion. If a level is not available, use pan of water.
(d) Your appliance is designed for installation in a non-combustible location only
(e) To check for leaks, use a soap and water solution. DO NOT USE OPEN FLAME.
(f) The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping
system during any pressure testing of the system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.45kPa).
(g) The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual
shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig (3.45kPa).

(3) OPERATION
(A) LIGHTING THE BROILER

(2) Remove front panel. Turn on lighter valves and light all pilots then replace front panel.
(3) Adjust pilot flame by turning the pilot valve screw clockwise or counterclockwise.
(4) Turn on burner valves to operate broiler.
(5) For complete shutdown, turn off burner valves and gas shut off valve located ahead of the
appliance inlet.

(1) Turn off all burners and pilot valves. Wait 5 minutes.

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