Southbend RG24-5 User Manual

Gas Counter steamer

auto Fill, auto Drain

Compartment Pan Capacity

Model

RG24-5 10 5 3 2

Gas red, stainless steel, steam generator operating at 0 psi
(0 kPa) rated at 42,000 BTUs.

The generator shall be equipped for operation on:

 Natural Gas
 LP Gas

The controls shall be equipped for operation on:

1” 2-1/2” 4” 6”

PanDepth

Job Item#

Model shown is an RG24-5

SPECIFICATIONS:

Shall be a Southbend model RG24-5, convection steamer with a gas

red stainless steel steam generator. AGA/CGA and NSF Certied.
The cavity shall be 5 pan capacity. The steamer shall be constructed
of a satin nish stainless steel, type 304. The cooking chamber is a
one piece all welded, type 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.

The compartment shall be provided with removable stainless steel pan

supports. A stainless steel drip trough shall be integrally connected
to the drain in order to collect condensate when the door is opened.

The control housing, constructed of stainless steel with a full access
removable panel contains the controls which include an illuminated

three way power switch (On/Off/De-lime), a pilot ready light, a pilot
cooking light, 60 minute electric timer with audible alarm at the end of
the cooking cycle, solid state generator controls, and electronic ignition.
Steam ow to the cooking chamber shall be interrupted when the door
is opened and shall be reactivated when door is closed.

Standard features include automatic generator blow down de-lime mode
power setting and a de-liming port for the generator located on the right

side panel. The unit also comes with split water connections for simple
hook up to a water treatment system. Steamer is mounted on 4” high
stainless steel adjustable legs.

 120 VAC, 1 Phase, 50 Hz.
 120 VAC, 1 Phase, 60 Hz.

STANDARD FEATURES:

- 304 stainless steel exterior.

- 316 stainless steel cooking chamber with coved corners.

- Heavy gauge stainless steel door with full perimeter gasket.

- Positive lock and seal mechanism with spring release door.

- Illuminated power switch.

- Ready indicator light.

- Cooking indicator light.

- 60 minute electromechanical timer with end of cycle audible
alarm.

- Removable stainless steel pan supports.

- 4” legs

- Electromechanical controls.

OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES:

 220 VAC, 1 Phase, 50 Hz.
 220 VAC, 1 Phase, 60 Hz.
 Single faucet spray hose c/w bracket, left side mount
 Double faucet spray hose c/w bracket, left side mount
 Correctional package
 Load Compensating Timer
 28” high single unit stand (UNIT IS NOT STACKABLE)
 Water in “Y” strainer

*SEE REVERSE SIDE OF SPEC SHEET FOR WATER
TREATMENT SYSTEM STATEMENTS*

OPERATION SHALL BE BY:

Form RG24-5 Rev 5 (March/2016)

www.yatesgd.com www.yatesgraphicdesign.com

Models:

RG24-5

SERVICE CONNECTIONS

– ELECTRICAL CONNECTION: Unless otherwise specied, eld wire electrical connection to be 120 V, 60 Hz., single phase with

grounding wire. Furnished with 6 foot cord with 3 prong plug. Maximum amps 2.0.

– DRAIN: 1” IPS piped to open oor drain. No solid connection. Copper only.
24” maximum length before open air gap opening. (No bends or elbows)

– GAS CONNECTION: 3/4” IPS supply line required. A gas shut-off valve must be installed
in supply piping convenient and adjacent to appliance.

– GENERATOR WATER: 3/8” (10 mm) O.D. tubing at 25-50 psi (170-345 kPa).

– CONDENSING WATER: 3/8” (10 mm) O.D. tubing at 25-50 psi (170-345 kPa).

– DELIME PORT: 3/4” IPS

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RG24-5 250 lbs. [113 kg]

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Gas supply MinniMuM ClearanCe

Btu/hr.kW/hr. s

42,000 12.3

6” - 14” (152 - 356 mm)

UTILITY CONNECTIONS

upply pipe pressure

Natural

(W.C.) l

11” - 14” (279 - 356 mm)

Propane

eft

3”

[76 mm]

r

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8”

[203 mm]

[152 mm]

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.

SOUTHBEND WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM MUST BE USED, FOR THIS APPLIANCE TO BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY*

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

Reference www.southbendnc.com for complete warranty details and restrictions.

INTENDED FOR COMMERCIAL USE ONLY.

NOT FOR HOUSEHOLD USE

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Form RG24-5 Rev 5 (March/2016)

1100 Old Honeycutt Road, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526

[phone] www.southbendnc.com