Southbend SX-3, SX-5 General Manual

ELECTRIC COUNTER

CONVECTION STEAMER

3 AND 5 PAN

Compartment Pan Capacity

Pan Depth

Model

SX-3

SX-5

1” 2 1/2” 4” 6”

6

10

3

5

2

3

1

2

Standard Features

- Stainless steel construction

- Coved interior corners

- Automatic generator blow down valve

- Delime mode power setting

- Deliming port for the generators which is located at the rear of
the unit for easy access to allow cleaning of the generator tank

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

- Removable stainless steel pans supports and drip trough
connected to drain to collect condensate when door is opened

- Electric, stainless steel generator operating at 0 psi (0 kPa)
with field replaceable element rated at:

SX-3 - 7.5 kW
SX-5 - 15 kW

Job Item#

(SX-3 shown on

optional stand)

CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS

Southbend counter convection steamer with electric steam
generator. C-CSA-US Certified and NSF Approved. The
steamer shall be constructed of #4 finish 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. The compartment shall include
an illuminated three way power switch (ON/OFF/Delime), a pi­lot ready light, a pilot cooking light, and a 60-minute electric
timer which sounds an audible signal at the end of the cooking
cycle. Steam flow to the cooking chamber shall be cut off when
the door is opened and reactivated when the door is closed.

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 SX3-5 Rev 0 (01/07)

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Models:

 SX-3  SX-5

UTILITY CONNECTIONS

Electrically heated, stainless steel steam generator operating at 0 psi (0kPa)
and rated at:

SX-3 - 7.5 kW
SX-5 - 15 kW

Controls:

- 208 VAC, 3 Phase, 50/60 Hz

- 240 VAC, 3 Phase, 50/60 Hz

* Unit shall be field convertible to single phase

Electrical: 1 1/8” hole for electrical connection. Rating to be as specified
on data plate.

Drain: 1 1/8” O.D. tubing to open floor drain. No Solid Connection. 24” length before open air gap opening (no bends or elbows)

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)

MODEL KW

SX-3

SX-5 15726342 3618

S

ING LE PHAS E THREE PHAS E

208V 240V 208V 240V 480V

7.536312118 9

10 48 42 28 24 12

OPTIONS/ACCESSORIES

❑ 220 VAC, 1 Phase, 50/60 Hz Controls

❑ 220 VAC, 3 Phase, 50/60 Hz Controls

❑ 240 VAC, 1 Phase, 50/60 Hz Controls

❑ 240 VAC, 3 Phase, 50/60 Hz Controls

❑ 220/380 VAC, 3 Phase, 50/60 Hz 4 wire Controls

❑ 240/415 VAC, 3 Phase, 50/60 Hz 4 wire Controls

❑ 480 VAC, 3 Phase, 50/60 Hz Controls

❑ 10.0kW element (SX-3 Only)

❑ 120 Minute Timer

❑ Continuous steam feature

❑ 4” adjustable legs

❑ Stacking kit

❑ Stainless steel stand (RL-34)

❑ Stainless steel stand (RL-28)

❑ Stainless steel stand (RL-18)

❑ Correctional Package

Form SX3-5 Rev 0 (01/07)

INTENDED FOR COMMERCIAL USE ONLY.

NOT FOR HOUSEHOLD USE.

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