Southbend GSX-16HE User Manual

Gas ConveCtion steamer

HiGH effiCienCy/PerformanCe

5, 7, 10

Model Compartments Capacity

GSX-5HE 1 1-5 Pans (2-1/2”)

GSX-7HE 2 1-7 Pans (2-1/2”)

GSX-10HE 2 1-10 Pans (2-1/2”)

GSX-16HE 2 1-16 Pans (2-1/2”)

Standard Features

- Stainless steel construction -including cabinet and generators

- Electronic ignition

- Coved interior corners

- Automatic generator blow down

- Delime mode power setting

- Deliming port is located at the front of the generator for easy access
to allow cleaning of the tank

- Split water connections for simple hook up for a treated water
system.

- Left side access panel

- Thermostatically controlled drain

- Single drain connection

- Safety relief valve

- Separate controls and generator for each compartment

and 16 Pan CaPaCity

Job Item#

GSX-10HE

CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS

Southbend convection steamer with individual gas steam
generators for each cavity. The GSX-5HE has a single cavity
with a 5 pan capacity; GSX-7HE has two compartments: (1)
3-pan and (1) 4-pan; GSX-10HE has two compartments: (2)
5-pans; GCX-16HE has two compartments: (2) 8-pans. The

steamer shall be constructed of satin nish stainless steel type

#304. The cooking chamber is a one piece all welded, #316
stainless steel with coved corners. The heavy duty door shall
have an inner liner of stainless steel with a full perimeter gasket
seal, an outer liner of one piece all welded stainless steel, and
a positive lock and seal mechanism with spring release. Each
compartment shall be provided with removable stainless steel
pan supports. A stainless steel drip trough shall be integrally
connected to drain to collect condensate when the doors are
opened.

The control housing shall be constructed of stainless steel with
a full access removable panel. Each compartment shall have
individual controls which include an illuminated three way power
switch (ON/OFF/Delime), a pilot ready light, a pilot cooking light,
an ignition light, a 60-minute electric timer which sounds an
audible signal at the end of the cooking cycle, solid state genera­tor controls and electronic ignition for each generator. Steam

ow to the cooking chamber shall be cut off when the door is

opened and reactivated when the door is closed. Steamers are
mounted on a 24” stainless steel cabinet base (GCX-16HE is
mounted on a 36” cabinet base) with exterior hinged door and

6” stainless steel adjustable legs -bullet feet on front and anged

on rear. The cabinet houses the generator(s), automatic blow
down and drain box.

AGA/CGA Certied and NSF Approved.

WATER QUALITY STATEMENT

Water quality is the major factor affecting the performance of your appliance. If you are unsure of water quality, consult a local
water treatment specialist and have the water analyzed. Your water supply must be within these general guidelines:
Total dissolved solids - less than 60 PPM
Total alkalinity - less than 20 PPM
Silica - less than 13 PPM
Chlorine -less than 1.5 PPM
pH Factor -7.0-8.5
Water which fails to meet these standards should be treated by installation of water conditioner.

FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS APPLIANCE DUE TO POOR WATER QUALITY IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY

Form GSX-HE Rev 1 (March/2013)

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Models:

 GSX-5HE  GSX-7HE  GSX-10HE  GSX-16HE

UTILITY CONNECTIONS

Gas red, stainless steel steam generators operating at 0 psi (0kPa) and rated at:

TOTAL: GSX-5HE 95,000 BTU; GSX-7HE 140,000 BTU; GSX-10HE 190,000 BTU; GSX-16HE 190,000 BTU

Required minimum inlet pressure:

-Natural Gas 6” W.C.

-Propane Gas 12” W.C.

Controls:

- 120 VAC, 1 Phase, 50/60 Hz

Electrical: Unless otherwise specied, Field Wire Electrical Connection to be 120 VAC, 1 Phase, 50/60 Hz with ground wire. Furnished with 4

1/2 foot cord with 3-prong plug. Maximum amps 4.0.

Drain: 2” IPS piped to open oor drain. No Solid Connection. 24” length before open air gap opening (no bends or elbows)

Gas: 3/4” IPS supply line required

Generator Water: 3/8” O.D. tubing at 25-50 PSI (170-345 kPa)

Condensing Water: 3/8” O.D. tubing at 25-50 PSI (170-345 kPa)

OPTIONS/ACCESSORIES

 220 VAC, 1 Phase, 50/60 Hz Controls  120 Minute Timer  Correctional Package

Form GSX-HE Rev 1 (March/2013)

INTENDED FOR COMMERCIAL USE ONLY.

NOT FOR HOUSEHOLD USE

1100 Old Honeycutt Road, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526

[phone] www.southbendnc.com

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