Star 255B Operators Manual

Star

Manufacturing

International Inc.

10 Sunnen Drive

St. Louis, MO 63143

Phone: [phone]

FAX: [phone]

DESIGNER SERIES

GAS CHARBROILER

MODELS 255B and 257

Installation

and

Operating

Instructions

2M-Y3213 Rev. G 10/2/95

Model 255B

GENERAL INSTALLATION DATA

CAUTION

This equipment is designed and sold for
commercial use only by personnel
trained and experienced in its operation
and is not sold for consumer use in and
around the home nor for use directly by
the general public in food service
locations. For equipment to be used by
the general public, please contact the
factory.

This Star Designer Series Gas Broiler is
equipped for the type of gas indicated on
the nameplate mounted on the inside of
the door.

-IMPORTANT-

INSTALLATION: INSTALL IN NON­COMBUSTIBLE LOCATIONS ONLY!
Clearance from non-combustible
construction must be 6" from back and
sides.

WARNING: 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.

This appliance, its pressure regulator
and its individual shutoff valve must be
disconnected from the gas supply piping
system during any pressure testing of
that system at test pressures in excess of
1/2 PSIG. This appliance and its
pressure regulator must be isolated from
the gas supply piping system by closing
its individual manual shutoff valve
during any pressure testing of the gas
supply piping system at test pressures
equal to or less than 1/2 PSIG. For your
protection, we recommend a qualified
installing agency install this appliance.
They should be familiar with gas
installations and your local gas
requirements. In any case, your gas
company should be called to approve the
final installation. In addition, there
should be posted, in a prominent
location, detailed instructions to be
followed in the event the operator smells
gas. Obtain the instructions from the
local gas supplier.

LEVELING UNIT

This broiler is supplied with 4 feet which
must be screwed into the legs attached
to the body. Level unit by adjusting the
4 feet which must have an adjustment of
1" for accurate and perfect line-up with
other Designer Series Units.

The installation of the appliance must
conform with the local codes, NATIONAL
FUEL GAS CODES "ANSI Z223.1 ­LATEST EDITION" AND ALL LOCAL GAS
COMPANY RULES AND REGULATIONS.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR

OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND

LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR

ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. KEEP THE

APPLIANCE AREA CLEAR AND FREE

FROM COMBUSTIBLES.

CAUTION

DO NOT INSTALL WITHOUT
ATTACHING THE FEET - DO NOT
REMOVE FEET.

GAS INPUT TO BROILER

90,000 BTU/HR total, or 15,000 BTU/
HR for one burner for Model 257. 60,000
BTU/HR total, or 15,000 BTU/HR for
one burner for Model 255B.

GAS PIPING

Gas piping shall be of such size and so
installed as to provide a supply of gas
sufficient to meet the full gas input of
the appliance. If the appliance is to be
connected to existing piping, it shall be
checked to determine if it has adequate
capacity. Joint compound (pipe dope)
shall be used sparingly and only on the
male threads of the pipe joints. Such
compounds shall be resistant to the
action of L.P. gases. WARNING: Any
loose dirt or metal particles which are
allowed to enter the gas lines on the
appliance will damage the automatic
valve and affect its operation. When
installing this appliance, all pipe and
fittings must be free from all internal
loose dirt.

PRESSURE REGULATOR

A convertible pressure regulator is
provided with each broiler. It should be
connected to the inlet pipe at the rear of
the unit. The gas supply line is then
connected to it. It is shipped set for 6"
W.C. manifold pressure for use on
natural gas. Allow 6" clearance from
back of unit to wall for servicing and
installation.

CONNECTING GAS SUPPLY LINE

The gas inlet of the broiler is sealed at
the factory to prevent entry of dirt. Do
not remove this seal until actual
connection is made to the gas supply
line.

MANUAL SHUT OFF VALVE

A manual shut off valve should be
installed upstream from the manifold
and within six feet of the broiler.

NATURAL/LP GAS

This broiler is equipped with fixed orifice
hoods and is shipped from the factory for
use on Natural Gas. To convert to LP gas,
install the black burner orifice hoods

supplied in cloth bag attached on or near
the front panel (See directions below).
"For natural gas when equipped with no.

52 drill size orifice."

"For LP gas when equipped with no. 56

drill size orifice."
"For your safety refer to installation
instructions for conversion procedure."

1.Remove grill, radiants and burners.

2.Remove the burner orifice hoods and

install the black orifice hoods supplied.

3.Replace the burners, radiants and grill.

4.Set manifold pressure to (10) inch water

column. A 1/8" pipe plug on the burner

manifold can be removed for attaching a

pressure gauge. Remove the slotted

cover from the pressure regulator and

invert the plug. Replace the cover on

the regulator andthe manifold plug.

Regulator is now set at 10" W.C.

CHECKING FOR GAS LEAKS

Soap and water solution, or other material
acceptable for the purpose of locating gas
leaks shall be used. MATCHES,
CANDLES, FLAME OR OTHER SOURCES
OF IGNITION SHALL NOT BE USED FOR
THIS PURPOSE. Check entire piping
system for leaks.

PILOT LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

The broiler is equipped with (6) standing
pilots Model 257 and (4) on Model 255B
and should be lighted immediately after
the gas is turned on.

1.Turn the burner valve knobs to "OFF"

position. CAUTION: If gas valves have

been on and gas has escaped through

the burners, turn unit off and wait 5

minutes to clear gas.

2.Remove valve knobs by pulling off.

3.Open front door panel.

4.Light pilots with match, using match

holder furnished with unit.

SHUTTING DOWN INSTRUCTIONS

Turn the burner valve knobs to the off

position to turn burners off.