Southbend GMTS-40 Installation Manual

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

MANUAL

GAS SKILLETS

MODELS: GMTS-30

GMTS-40

CROWN FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT LTD.

70 OAKDALE ROAD, DOWNSVIEW (TORONTO), ONTARIO, CANADA, M3N 1V9

TELEPHONE: [phone], FAX: [phone]

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PRINTED IN CANADA

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS SKILLETS, MODELS GMTS-30, GMTS-40

1.0 IMPORTANT NOTES FOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

It is recommended that this manual be read thoroughly and that all instructions be followed
carefully. This manual should be retained for future reference.

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.

FOR YOUR SAFETY: Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors or 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.

Do not attempt to operate this unit in the event of power failure.

The appliance area must be kept free and clear of combustibles.

Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
Adequate clearances must be maintained for safe and proper operation.

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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DESCRIPTION PAGE

1.0 Important Notes for Installation and Operation .................................2

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

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

4.0 Operating Instructions ...................................................9

5.0 Cleaning Instructions ...................................................12

6.0 Cooking Guidelines ....................................................13

7.0 Maintenance ..........................................................18

8.0 Troubleshooting .......................................................21

Material Safety Data Sheet ..................................................24

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2.0

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3.0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

UNPACKING

Immediately after unpacking, check for possible shipping damage. If the tilting braising pan is
found to be damaged, save the packaging material and contact the carrier within 15 days of
delivery.

Before installing, verify that the electrical service agrees with the specifications on the rating
plate located on the left side panel as you face the front of the braising pan. If the supply and
equipment requirements do not agree, contact your dealer or Crown Food Service Equipment
Ltd.

LOCATION

The installation location must allow adequate clearances for servicing and proper operation.
An exhaust system and ventilation hood should be located directly above the appliance to

exhaust combustion gases generated by the unit.
Appliance is intended for use on noncombustible floors. Minimum clearance from combustible

and noncombustible floor construction, 3" (76 mm) on sides and 6" (152 mm) from back.

INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS

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 ½ psi (3.5 kPa).

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 ½ psi (3.5 kPa).

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

ANSI/NFPA 96 - (latest edition), “Standard for Ventilation and Fire Protection of Commercial
Cooking Operations,” available from the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch
Park, Quincy, MA, USA, 02269.

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3.0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)

LEVELLING AND ANCHORING TILTING BRAISING PAN

1. Place tilting braising pan in the installation position.

2. Place a carpenter’s level on top of the braising pan and turn the adjustable feet to level
braising pan side-to-side and front-to-back.

3. Mark hole locations on the floor through the anchoring holes provided in the rear flanged
adjustable feet.

4. Remove tilting braising pan from installation position and drill holes in locations marked on
the floor. (See installation diagram on page 4.) Insert proper anchoring devices (not
supplied).

5. Place tilting braising pan back in the installation position.

6. Place carpenter’s level on top of braising pan and re-level side-to-side and front to back.

7. Bolt and anchor tilting braising pan securely to the floor.

8. Seal bolts and flanged feet with silastic or equivalent compound.

GAS CONNECTIONS

All gas supply connections and any pipe joint compound used must be resistant to the action of
propane gases.

Connect gas supply to the appliance. The gas supply line must be at least equivalent of 3/4"
iron pipe with an incoming pressure of 7" - 14" W.C. (Water Column) for natural gas or 11" - 14"
W.C. (Water Column) for propane gas. Make sure the pipes are clean and free of obstructions,
dirt and piping compound.

Codes require that a gas shutoff valve be installed in the gas line ahead of the tilting braising
pan.
Natural gas and propane gas skillets are equipped with fixed orifices and no adjustment is
necessary. Gas burner manifold is set at 3.5" W.C. (Water Column) for natural gas, and 10"
W.C. (Water Column) for propane gas.

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GAS CONNECTIONS (Continued)

After piping has been checked for leaks, all piping receiving gas should be fully purged to
remove air.

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

NOTICE: If this equipment is being installed at over 2,000 feet altitude and was
not so specified on order, contact service department. Failure to install with
proper orifice sizing may void the warranty.

CAUTION: The pipe thread compound used when installing pipes
must be a type that is resistant to the action of liquified petroleum or
propane gases.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

WARNING: Do not connect the appliance to the electrical supply
until after the gas connection has been made.

WARNING: ELECTRICAL GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance is 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. (120V units only).

The wiring compartment is located behind the control panel. For units operated on electrical
supply other than 120 volts, remove the wiring compartment cover and make electrical
connections per the wiring diagram located inside the control housing cover panel. The
braising pan must be grounded in accordance with requirements of the National Electrical Code
or applicable local code.

Replace wiring compartment cover.

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4.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: The tilting braising pan and its parts are hot. Use care
when operating, cleaning and servicing the tilting braising pan.

BEFORE FIRST USE

Using a non-corrosive, grease-dissolving commercial cleaner, clean the protective metal oils
from all surface parts and the interior of the tilting braising pan. Follow the cleaner
manufacturer’s directions. Rinse thoroughly and drain the pan. Wipe dry with a soft clean
cloth.

CONTROLS:

POWER SWITCH (ON/OFF) Turn ON to supply power to the braising

pan burner ignition system.

TILT SWITCH (UP/DOWN) Push up to raise tilting braising pan; push

down to lower tilting braising pan.

MOTOR SWITCH - Push up to turn power on to the lift motor;

push down to turn power off. Note: It is not
necessary to have the power on when using
the braising pan. Turn power on only when
you intend to operate the tilt feature. This
will save energy as well as prevent the

motor from overheating.
GREEN IGNITION LIGHT - Will light when ignition has occurred.
RED TEMPERATURE LIGHT - Will light when heating elements are

supplying heat to the tilting braising pan.
THERMOSTAT - When turned on, will initiate electronic

ignition system. Temperature settings

range from 1 to 10. (See COOKING

GUIDELINES in this manual for

temperature ranges for settings 1-10.)

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