Southbend SX-55GC General Manual

A Middleby Company

GAS TWO COMPARTMENT

CONVECTION STEAMER ON

CABINET BASE

Job Item#

Model

SX-34GC

SX-55GC

Compartments

2

2

Capacity

1-7 Pans

1-10 Pans

Standard Features

- Automatic generator blow down

- Delime mode power setting

- Deliming port for the generators which is located on the
right side panel.

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

- Mounted on stainless steel cabinet base
SX-34GC cabinet is 23” high
SX-55GC cabinet is 18” high

- Two gas fired, stainless steel generators operating at 0 psi

(0 kPa) and rated at 45,000 BTU each.

CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS

Southbend Convection Steamer with individual steam
generator for each cavity. AGA/CGA Certified and NSF
Approved. Model SX-34GC shall have 3 pan capacity on top
and 4 pan capacity on bottom. Model SX-55GC shall have 5
pan capacity on top and bottom. The steamer shall be
constructed of a satin finish stainless steel #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

SX-34GC

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 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 SXGC

A Middleby Company

05/04 Printed in USA

Models:

 SX-34GC  SX-55GC

UTILITY CONNECTIONS

Two gas fired, stainless steel steam generators operating at 0psi (0kPa) and rated at 45,000 BTU each / 26.4kW.

Required minimum inlet pressure:

-Natural Gas 6” W.C.

-Propane Gas 11” W.C.

Controls: 120 VAC, 1 Phase, 50/60 Hz

Unless otherwise specified, Field Wire Electrical Connection to be 120 Volts, 60 Hertz single phase with grounding wire. Furnished with 6 foot
cord and 3 prong plug. Maximum amps. 4.0

Drain: 1” IPS piped to open floor 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 SXGC

INTENDED FOR COMMERCIAL USE ONLY.

NOT FOR HOUSEHOLD USE.

1100 Old Honeycutt Rd., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526

www.southbendnc.com