Southbend RS-4E Service Manual

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RAPID STEAM COUNTERTOP

CONVECTION STEAMER

MODEL: RS-4E

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.

1100 Old Honeycutt Road • Fuquay, NC 27526 • [phone] • FAX [phone] • [phone]

Middleby Corp. Service Hot Line [phone]

COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMER

(Manual Section RS)

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

1100

Old Honeycutt Road

You will find that your new equipment, like all Southbend equipment, has been designed and manufactured to some of the toughest
standards in the industry — those of Southbend. Each piece of Southbend equipment has been carefully engineered and designs have
been verified through laboratory tests and field installations in some of the more strenuous commercial cooking applications. With
proper care and field maintenance, you will experience years of reliable, trouble -free operation from your Southbend equipment. To get
the best results, it's important that you read this manual carefully.

RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Warranty 15

LOCATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF NAME PLATE
These instructions should be read thoroughly before attempting installation. Installation and Start Up should be performed by a

qualified service technician. The Manufacturer, Southbend (1100 Old Honeycutt Rd., Fuquay, North Carolina 27526), informs you that
unless, the installation instructions for the above described Southbend product are followed and performed by a qualified service
technician, (a person experienced in and knowledgeable concerning the installation of commercial gas and/or electrical cooking
equipment) then the terms and conditions of the Manufacturer's Limited Warranty will be rendered void and no warranty of any kind
shall apply.

If the equipment has been changed, altered, modified or repaired by other than a qualified service technician during or after the 12­month limited warranty period, then the manufacturer shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages to any person or to
any property which may result from the use of the equipment thereafter. Some States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion thereto may not apply to you.

In the event you have any question concerning the installation, use, care, or service of the product, write Customer Service Department,
Southbend, 1100 Old Honeycutt Rd., Fuquay, North Carolina 27526.

Safety Precautions 1
Specifications 2
Installation 3-7
Operation 7-8
Cooking Times/Hints 9-11
Maintenance 12
Adjustments/Troubleshooting 13
Parts/Accessories 14

All containers should be examined for damage before and during unloading. The freight carrier has assumed responsibility for
its safe transit and delivery. If equipment is received damaged, either apparent or concealed, a claim must be made with the
delivering carrier.

A) Apparent damage or loss must be noted on the freight bill at the time of delivery. It must then be signed by the carrier

representative (Driver). If this is not done, the carrier may refuse the claim. The carrier can supply the necessary forms.

B) Concealed damage or loss if not apparent until after equipment is uncrated, a request for inspection must be made to the

carrier within 15 days. The carrier should arrange an inspection. Be certain to hold all contents plus all packaging
material.

A MIDDLEBY COMPANY

INSPECT FOR SHIPPING DAMAGE

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Fuquay. NC 27526
[phone]
FAX [phone]
[phone]

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Keep area around a

ppliances free and clear from combustibles.

Before operating this equipment be sure everyone involved in its operation are fully trained and are aware of all
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 the eauipment.

This symbol warns of immediate hazards which can result in severe personal injury or
death.

This symbol refers to a hazard or unsafe practice which can result in severe personal
injury or death.

This symbol refers to a hazard or unsafe practice which can result in personal injury
or product or property damage.

NOTICE

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

CAUTION

FIRE HAZARD
For your safety do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

WARNING

SHOCK HAZARD
Do not open any panels that require the use of tools.

WARNING

ON ALL STEAM EQUIPMENT

• Stand back when opening doors - hot steam or hot water may escape
from steamer.

• Watch for clogged drain - can create burn hazard when door is
opened.

• Unit must be cleaned daily and properly maintained to reduce
chances of unsafe operating conditions.

INSTALLATION

Heigh

CRATE SIZE

MODEL

A B C D E F G H J K

Width

Dept

Heigh

Volume

Weight

19

31

281/2"

NOTICE

NOTICE

NOTICE:

Not for Scale

RS-4E

SPECIFICATIONS

For Dimensional Purposes Only.

Electric connection - terminal block
Drain 1" NPT, leave open, do not connect to floor drain

Cold water inlet W, 30 p.s.i. min. - 60 p.s.i. max.

DIMENSIONS ( )=Millimeters

Width

RS-4E 16" 21" 24 3/8" 28 3/8" 8%" 1 1/4" 14 3/8" 1 1/4" 6 3/8" 2"

(406) (533) (625) (727) (216) (32) (365) (32) (162) (51) .29cm 51kg

Internal Dimensions: 13 1/2 w x 22 d x 121/2 h
UTILITY INFORMATION: ELECTRIC: One electric connection required.

TOTAL CONNECTED AMPS
208 V 60 Hz 47 28

220 V 50/60 Hz 44 27
240 V 60 Hz 40 24
380/220 V 50 Hz 26 15
415/240 V 50 Hz 24 14
480 V 60 Hz 20 12

DEPTH DRAIN WATER ELECTRIC CONN

MAX. AMPS PER LINE

1 PHASE 3 PHASE

WATER USAGE AT TIMED OR MANUAL COOKING: 0.08
gallons per minute at 45 p.s.i. water pressure in cavity. 0.34
gallons per minute at 45 p.s.i. water pressure in condenser. 0.42
total gallons per minute at 45 p.s.i.

IMPORTANT: UNIT MUST BE LEVEL FOR PROPER
OPERATION. WARRANTY WILL BE VOIDED FOR IMPROPER
INSTALLATION.

"All units shipped 3 Phase. Field convertible to 1 Phase.

Collie Crated

10.13cf 112#

Circuit must be wired for maximum amps at required voltage.

WATER SPECIFICATIONS:
To meet warranty requirements, supply water must be as

follows:
Connection: 1/4" cold water

Pressure: 30 to 60 PSI
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): 60PPM
Hardness: 2 grains or 35 PPM
PH Factor: 7.0 to 7.5

Southbend reserves the right to change
specifications and product design without notice.

Such revisions do not entitle the buyer to
corresponding changes, improvements,
additions or replacements for previously
purchased equipment.

Floor drain must be located outside the confines of the
equipment base.

INTENDED FOR COMMERCIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR HOUSEHOLD USE.

INSTALLATION

NOTICE
THESE PROCEDURES MUST BE FOLLOWED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL OR
WARRANTY WILL BE VOIDED.

GENERAL:

NOTICE

THE UNIT, WHEN INSTALLED, MUST BE ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED AND COMPLY
WITH LOCAL CODES, OR IN THE ABSENCE OF LOCAL CODES, WITH THE NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI/NFPA 70-LATEST EDITION.
CANADIAN INSTALLATION MUST COMPLY WITH CSA-STANDARD C22.2 No. 0-M1982 ­General Requirements - Canadian Electrical Code, Part II. 109-M1981 - Commercial Cooking
Appliances.

NOTE: Electrical diagrams are located inside right hand compartment on back side of right hand side cover.

ELECTRICAL:

A Field Connection Terminal Block is located at the rear of the unit, lower left hand side, behind a small rectangular
cover which is secured with (1) screw. Adjacent to the cover, a hole is provided for a 3/4" conduit fitting (solid or flex).
Refer to Figure 1.

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INSTALLATION

NOTE: This unit has one power supply for controls and elements, as well as one (1) ground wire. A POSITIVE

GROUND CONNECTION IS ESSENTIAL DO NOT ALLOW ANY TAMPERING OR ADJUSTMENT
OF ANY CONTROL OR WIRING. THE UNIT IS FACTORY SET. ADJUSTMENT OF ANY INTERNAL
COMPONENT OTHER THAN THE FIELD TERMINAL BLOCK CAN VOID THE WARRANTY.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION NOTE:

All 208-220-240 and 480 volt units will have three (3) terminal block sections. "L1-L2-L3." For use with either 3 wire 3
phase or 2 wire single phase, 50 or 60 Hz.

All 380V and 415V units will have four (4) terminal block sections. "L1-L2-L3-N" for use with European style 4-wire 3
phase with neutral.

THREE PHASE TO SINGLE PHASE CONNECTION:

Be sure that input voltage matches requirement on serial plate. Unit is factory wired for 3-phase, to change to single­phase. Remove right side panel and re-arrange element lead wires 2 and 3 as shown on sticker inside panel. (Refer to
Figure 2.)

WATER CONNECTION:
Connect cold water line, 1/4" (6mm) NPT into female side of strainer located at right hand lower side of unit as you face
the back of the steamer. Water line pressure should be 30 psi (205 kpa) minimum to 60 psi (410 kpa) maximum.

NOTE: To facilitate cleaning, plus allow access to rear of unit, flexible connections are recommended.
WATER SPECIFICATION:

To meet warranty requirements supply water must meet the following specification:

Pressure: 30 to 60 psi
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): 60 PPM
Hardness: 2 Grains or 35 PPM
pH Factor: 7.0 to 7.5

DRAIN LINE:
The drain line connection size from the unit is 1" NPT (32 mm). Position the unit near, but not on top of, an open floor
drain. DO NOT directly plumb to the unit unless you also install an "open funnel" downstream of this connection in the
drain system. Make the drain line from the unit to the air gap above the "open runnel" as short as possible. There should
be no horizontal piping between the unit and the air gap above the "open runnel." The "open funnel" is intended to
eliminate any water from entering