Southbend SX-5G General Manual

GAS COUNTER TOP

A Middleby Company

Model

SX-5G

Compartments

2

Capacity

1-5 Pans (2 1/2”)

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.

- 4” Stainless steel adjustable legs

- Gas fired, stainless steel generator operating at 0 psi (0 kPa)
and rated at 45,000 BTU

CONVECTION STEAMER

Job Item#

CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS

Southbend counter convection steamer with gas fired
steam generator. AGA/CGA Certified and NSF Approved. 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. The 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 which includes 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. 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 SX-5G

A Middleby Company

05/04 Printed in USA

Models:

 SX-5G

UTILITY CONNECTIONS

Gas fired, stainless steel steam generators operating at 0 psi (0kPa) and rated at 45,000 BTU (13.2 kW/hr)

Required minimum inlet pressure:

-Natural Gas 6” W.C.

-Propane Gas 11” W.C.

Controls:

- 120 VAC, 1 Phase, 50/60 Hz

Electrical: Unless otherwise specified, Field Wire Electrical Connection to be 120 VAC, 1 Phase, 50/60 Hz with ground wire. Furnished with
6 foot cord with 3-prong plug. Maximum amps 2.0.

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 SX-5G

INTENDED FOR COMMERCIAL USE ONLY.

NOT FOR HOUSEHOLD USE.

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

www.southbendnc.com