Southbend P32-CM, P32-CM-PT, P60-CM-PT, P36-CM-PT, P72-CM-PT User Manual

Installation and Operation Manual

Infrared Cheese Melter

P32-CM / P36-CM / P48-CM / P60-CM / P72-CM

P32-CM-PT / P36-CM-PT / P48-CM-PT / P60-CM-PT / P72-CM-PT

IMPORTANT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Please complete this information and retain
this manual for the life of the equipment:

Model #: __________________________
Serial #: __________________________
Date Purchased: ___________________

WARNING

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance can cause property damage, injury, or death.
Read installation, operation, and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment.

1100 Old Honeycutt Road, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 USA • www.southbendnc.com

MANUAL 1186531 REV 0 (12/05)
$30.00

INFRARED CHEESE MELTER

MANUAL SECTION SR

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS INFRARED CHEESE MELTER

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Before installing and operating this equipment, be sure everyone involved in its operation is fully trained and aware of
precautions. Accidents and problems can be caused by failure to follow fundamental rules and precautions.

The following symbols, found throughout this manual, alert you to potentially dangerous conditions to the operator,
service personnel, or to the equipment.

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

NOTICE

This symbol warns of immediate hazards that will result in severe injury or death.

This symbol refers to a potential hazard or unsafe practice that could result in injury or
death.

This symbol refers to a potential hazard or unsafe practice that could result in injury,
product damage, or property damage.

This symbol refers to information that needs special attention or must be fully understood,
even though not dangerous.

WARNING

FIRE HAZARD

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of cooking appliances.
Keep area around cooking appliances free and clear of combustibles.
Purchaser of equipment must post in a prominent location detailed instructions to be followed in the event the

operator smells gas. Obtain the instructions from the local gas supplier.

WARNING

BURN HAZARD

Contact with hot surfaces will cause severe burns. Always use caution when operating cooking appliances.

WARNING

EXPLOSION AND ASPHYXIATION HAZARD

In the event a gas odor is detected, shut down equipment at the main gas shutoff valve and immediately call the
emergency phone number of your gas supplier.

Improper ventilation can result in headaches, drowsiness, nausea, and could result in death. Do not obstruct the
flow of combustion and ventilation air to and from cooking appliances.

WARNING

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD

For appliances that use electric power, disconnect the power to the appliance before cleaning. Do not remove
panels that require tools to remove.

NOTICE

Southbend appliances are intended for commercial use only. Not for household use.
Warranty will be void if service work is performed by other than a qualified technician, or if other than genuine

Southbend replacement parts are installed.
Give this Owner’s Manual and important papers to the proper authority to retain for future reference.

Copyright © 2005 by Southbend. All rights reserved. Published in the United States of America.

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INFRARED CHEESE MELTER INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION INFRARED SALAMANDER CHEESE MELTER

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations! You have purchased one of the finest pieces of heavy-duty commercial cooking equipment on the
market.

You will find that your new equipment, like all Southbend equipment, has been designed and manufactured to meet
the toughest standards in the industry. Each piece of Southbend equipment is carefully engineered and designs are
verified through laboratory tests and field installations. With proper care and field maintenance, you will experience
years of reliable, trouble-free operation. For best results, read this manual carefully.

RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
This manual is for the Southbend/Platinum Infrared Cheese Melter, which may be mounted over a range or on a wall,

or used as a countertop unit by attaching legs to the base. The serial plate is located under the Cheese Melter bottom
grease drawer at the front, toward the left (see Figure 1 below).

Read these instructions carefully before attempting installation. Installation and initial startup should be performed by
a qualified installer. Unless the installation instructions for this product are followed by a qualified service technician (a
person experienced in and knowledgeable of the installation of commercial gas and/or electric cooking equipment)
then the terms and conditions on the Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty will be rendered void and no wa rranty of any
kind shall apply.

In the event you have questions concerning the installation, use, care, or service of the product, contact:

Southbend Technical Service

1100 Old Honeycutt Road

Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina 27526 USA

919-552-9161

www.southbendnc.com

Figure 1

Location of Serial Plate

Serial Plate (Hidden under grease drawer)

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INFRARED CHEESE MELTER OPERATION

SPECIFICATIONS

NOTICE

Local codes regarding installation vary greatly from one area to another. The National Fire Protection Association,
Inc. states in its NFPA 96 latest edition that local codes are the “authority having jurisdiction” when it comes to
installation requirements for equipment. Therefore, installations must comply with all local codes, or in the absence
of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, Natural Gas Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.1,
or the Propane Installation Code CAN/CGA-B149.2, as applicable, including:

1. The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during
any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psi (3.45 kPa).

2. The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff

valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2
psi (3.45 kPa).

Southbend reserves the right to change specifications and product design without notice. Such revisions do not
entitle the buyer to corresponding changes, additions, or replacements for previously purchased equipment.

This product is intended for commercial use only, not for household use.

CLEARANCES

There must be adequate clearance between the Cheese Melter and adjacent construction due to the heat generated
by the Cheese Melter. Clearance must also be provided for servicing and for operation.

The minimum clearance from non-combustible construction is 1” on the sides and 3.75" on rear (to permit combustion
air to enter the rear of the Cheese Melter). To service the Cheese Melter components -all models require at least 6”
accessibility-clearance on the right and left side.

Adequate clearance must be provided in front of the Cheese Melter for operation and cleaning.
The high-temperature flue products from the Cheese Melter burners flow out through a vented cover on top of the

Cheese Melter. Installation under a vented hood is recommended.

WARNING

MINIMUM CLEARANCES FROM COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION

The countertop model requires a minimum clearance from combustible surfaces of 1" on the sides and 3.75” on
rear.

The wall-mount model requires a minimum clearance from combustible surfaces of 1" on the sides and 3.75" on
the rear (which is provided by the wall-mounting bracket).

The range-mount model, to follow range minimum clearance from combustible surfaces of 6" on the sides and
rear.

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OPERATION INFRARED CHEESE MELTER

DIMENSIONS

Figure 2

MODEL WIDTH HEIGHT DEPTH WEIGHT

P32-CM/
P32-CM-PT

P36-CM/
P36-CM-PT

P48-CM/
P48-CM-PT

P60-CM/
P60-CM-PT

P72-CM/
P72-CM-PT

32”

(813)

36”

(915)

48”

(1220)

60”

(1524)

72”

(1829)

21.5”
(546)

21.5”
(546)

21.5”
(546)

21.5”
(546)

21.5”
(546)

15.5”
(394)

15.5”
(394)

15.5”
(394)

15.5”
(394)

15.5”
(394)

120 lb
(54 lg)

135 lb

(61 kg)

175 lb

(79 kg)

220 lb

(100 kg)

265 lb

(120 kg)

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INFRARED CHEESE MELTER OPERATION

VENTILATION

WARNING

Improper ventilation can result in personal injury or death. Ventilation, which fails to properly remove flue products,
can cause headaches, drowsiness, nausea, or could result in death.

The flue vent, located at the top of the unit, must not be blocked or covered at any time.
All gas appliances must be installed in such a manner that the flow of combustion and ventilation air is not

obstructed. Provisions for adequate air supply must be provided.

NOTICE

Proper ventilation is the owner’s responsibility. Any problem due to improper ventilation will not be covered by the
warranty.

Do not obstruct the front of the Cheese Melter since combustion air enters through this area. Be sure to inspect
and clean the ventilation system according to the ventilation equipment manufacturer’s instructions.

If a ventilation canopy is used, it is recommended that the canopy extend 6" past the Cheese Melter and that the
bottom edge be located 6'6" from the floor. Filters should be installed at an angle of 45° or more from the horizontal.
This position prevents dripping grease and facilitates collecting the run-off grease in a drip pan under the filter.

A strong exhaust fan tends to create a vacuum in the room and may interfere with burner performance or may
extinguish pilot flames. Fresh air openings approximately equal to the fan area will relieve such a vacuum. The
exhaust fan should be installed at least 2" above the vent opening on the top of the Cheese Melter.

If the Cheese Melter is connected directly to an outside flue, a CSA design-certified down draft diverter must be
installed.

In case of unsatisfactory performance by any gas appliance, check the appliance with the exhaust fan turned OFF. Do
this only long enough to check whether doing so corrects any problems with equipment performance. Then turn the
exhaust fan back on and let it run to remove any exhaust that may have accumulated during the test.

GAS SUPPLY

The Cheese Melter is design-certified for operation on natural or propane gases. The Cheese Melter is shipped
configured and adjusted for the type of gas specified by the purchaser, which is indicated on the serial plate (see
Figure 1 on page 4). Connect the Cheese Melter ONLY to the type of gas for which it is configured and adjusted.

Gas Type Total BTU/hour Burner Orifice Pilot Orifice Min. Supply Pressure Manifold Pressure

Natural Gas 40,000 No. 54 (P/N 1008754) 0.055 (P/N 1008754) 7" W.C. 4" W.C.

Propane 40,000 No. 64 (P/N 1008764) 0.036 (P/N 1008764) 11" W.C. 10" W.C.

A model that mounts on the flue riser of a range will have a 3/8" rear gas connection (with a 3/8" male NPT connector)
extending through the rear of the flue riser (see Figure 2 on page 6).

Wall-mount and countertop models will have a 3/8” rear gas connection (with a 3/8” male NPT connector). The gas
connection can extend directly out the rear of the Cheese Melter (near the bottom right-rear corner).

Minimum supply pressure is 7" W.C. for natural gas, 11" W.C. for propane. An internal pressure regulator and shutoff
valve are provided. If using a flexible-hose gas connection, the I.D. of the hose must not be smaller than the
connector on the Cheese Melter, and must comply with ANSI Z21.69. Provide an adequate means of restraint to
prevent undue strain on the gas connection. Test pressure should not exceed 14" W.C.

If applicable, the vent line from the gas appliance pressure regulator must be installed to the outdoors in accordance
with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, Natural Gas
Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.1, or the Propane Installation Code CAN/CGA-B149.2, as applicable.

An adequate gas supply is imperative. Undersized or low-pressure lines will restrict the volume of gas required for
satisfactory performance. Fluctuations of more than 25% on natural gas or 10% on propane gas will create problems
and affect burner-operating characteristics. A 1/8" pressure tap is located on the manifold to measure the manifold
pressure. The supply line to the Cheese Melter should be no smaller than the inside diameter of the pipe on the
Cheese Melter to which it is connected.

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OPERATION INFRARED CHEESE MELTER

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OPERATION

DANGER

EXPLOSION HAZARD

In the event a gas odor is detected, shut down equipment at the main shutoff valve. Immediately call the
emergency phone number of your gas supplier.

CAUTION

If the Cheese Melter pilots should go out the flow of gas to the Cheese Melter burners is NOT interrupted.
Consequently, it is the responsibility of the operator to check the ignition of the burners immediately EVERY TIME
the Cheese Melter is turned on. Should ignition fail after 10 seconds, turn off burners, wait 5 minutes, and then try
again.

NOTICE

Southbend infrared Cheese Melters cook food in about half the time of conventional Cheese Melters, so adjust
cooking times.

Southbend infrared Cheese Melters are unique in design. They incorporate our exclusive ceramic tile burners, which
generate infrared rays that provide better quality products in about one-half the usual broiling time, and with less gas
input than ordinary Cheese Melters. Very little energy is wasted in heating secondary surfaces, which is necessary for
conventional-type Cheese Melters.

Since the surface of the ceramic tiles becomes red hot in less than one-half minute, the Cheese Melter is ready to
start broiling with a very short preheat time, thereby saving time, labor and energy. These glowing surfaces emit
intense infrared rays, which are transmitted directly onto the product, thereby yielding better tasting broiled food in
less time.

The Cheese Melter design supplies 100% clean primary air to the burners, ensuring efficient combustion and
maintaining full production capacity and maximum recovery, even in the most severe conditions of grease vapors and
smoke atmospheres, which are created during any broiling process.

Southbend infrared Cheese Melters provide such rapid speed and recovery that broiling techniques may
require some modification in order to take full advantage of their productive capabilities.

The location of the Cheese Melter controls and other components are shown in Figure 3 below.

Figure 3

Cheese Melter Operation

Variable Adjust HI-OFF
Independent Temperature
Control Knobs

Rear Gas Supply

3/8” NPT Male

Chrome Rack

Removable

Grease
Drawer

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Optional 4” Legs

Pilot Locations

INFRARED CHEESE MELTER OPERATION

LIGHTING AFTER GAS HAS BEEN SHUT OFF

When turning on the main gas supply to an appliance or a group of appliances, do the following:

1. Make sure that all the control valves and power switches of all the appliances are in the OFF position.

2. Turn on the main gas supply valve.

3. Light the standing pilots of each connected appliance.

OPERATION OF INFRARED CHEESE MELTER

Southbend infrared Cheese Melters finish product in half the time of ordinary Cheese Melters. The burners reach
operating temperature in just 90 seconds, and their intense infrared energy quickly heats the food, not the surrounding
air. The rack adjusts to five heights on rack guides.

The cooking area has removable racks and drip trays for cleani ng. As food cooks, drippings drain into a collection tray
on the bottom of the Cheese Melter cavity. To operate the Cheese Melter, do the following:

1. Light the constant-burning pilots located near the front of the Cheese Melter burners (unle ss the pilots are already
lit).

2. If necessary, pull out and empty the bottom grease drawer.

3. Turn the burner control to HIGH and visually check that the burners have ignited. When the burners ignite, a blue
haze-type flame will cover the surface of the ceramics, but will gradually disappear within two minutes. When the
burner control is set to HIGH, the ceramics will glow red and the flame on the surface of the ceramics should be
barely visible, with little or no blue haze. When the burner control is set to LOW, the surface of the ceramics will
glow very dull red and the flame will have a blue-haze color. (If the flame flutters or “pops, increase the
temperature setting.)

4. Turn the burner control to HIGH or LOW (as appropriate for the food to be finished).

5. Raise or lower the Cheese Melter rack to the height appropriate for the food to be finished.

6. Finish the food for the desired appearance. Periodically check the Cheese Melter grease drawer a nd empty it
when necessary.

7. When done broiling, turn the burner control to OFF

LIGHTING CHEESE MELTER PILOTS

The pilots should burn continuously unless the Cheese Melter is to be completely shut down. The Cheese Melte r
cavity has two or three pilots, each near the front of a pair of burners. If the pilots are extinguished, the pilot gas
supply is NOT automatically interrupted. To light the pilots, do the following:

1. Turn the control valves on the front of the Cheese Melter to OFF.

2. Turn on the gas supply to the Cheese Melter (if not already on).

3. Light the pilots.

SHUTDOWN OF CHEESE MELTER

To place the Cheese Melter in a standby state (ready for use), turn the burner control valves to OFF. The pilots will
remain lit.

To completely shut down the Cheese Melter for an extended period (or prior to disconnecting the gas supply), turn
OFF the manual shutoff valves of all gas supply connections. (This will extinguish all pilots.)

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