Star 502FZ Operators Manual

Star
Manufacturing
International Inc.

10 Sunnen Drive
St. Louis, MO 63143

Installation

and
Operating
Instructions

Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

2M-Z1436 Rev. C 1/8/03

STAR-MAX

ELECTRIC HOT PLATE

MODELS

502Z and 502FZ

Model 502Z

Model 502FZ

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SAFETY SYMBOL

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance instructions in the manual accompanying
the appliance.

RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

NOTICE

Using any part other than genuine Star factory supplied parts relieves
the manufacturer of all liability.

NOTICE

Star 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.

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

Contact your local authorized service agent for service or required maintenance. Refer to the authorized service
center listing provided with the unit. The Star Service Help Desk (1-800-807-9054) is available during normal
business hours to answer any questions that may arise. Please have your model number and serial number for faster
service.

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GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

LOCATE THE UNIT

Do not install the unit closer than 1 inch from a side
wall and/or closer than 1 inch from a rear wall.

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.

The Star-Max models 502Z and 502FZ Electric Hot
Plates are equipped for the voltage indicated on the
nameplate mounted on the front panel. This unit is
designed to operate on alternating current (A.C.), two
wire single phase service only. DO NOT CONNECT

TO DIRECT CURRENT (D.C.).

Total Connected Load

502FZ - at 240 Volts, Wattage is 5200.

at 208 Volts, Wattage is 3900.

502Z - at 240 Volts, Wattage is 4200.
at 208 Volts, Wattage is 3150.

INSTALLATION

For your protection, we recommend that a qualified
electrician install this appliance. The electrician should
be familiar with electrical installations and your local
electrical requirements. The external wiring should
be in conduit or an approved type of flexible cable and
of suitable size to carry the load. The supply circuit
should be properly fused and equipped with a means
of disconnecting as required by local electrical code.
The body of the hot plate should be grounded (Do not
ground to a gas supply pipe). The connections are
made in this unit at the pigtail leads located in the
junction box on the back of the unit. To gain access to
the pigtail leads remove cover on junction box.

LEVELING UNIT

Level unit by adjusting the (4) feet for accurate and
perfect line up with other Star-Max series units.

CAUTION

DO NOT INSTALL WITHOUT FEET.

CAUTION

USE ONLY FLAT BOTTOM PANS AND
POTS! DO NOT USE RAISED BOTTOM
UTENSILS OR BUCKETS! GOOD HEAT
TRANSFER DEPENDS UPON GOOD
CONTACT BETWEEN THE ELEMENT AND
POT.

Two (2) heating elements are used. For the 502FZ
each element draws 2600 watts on 240 Volts and
1950 watts on 208 Volts. For the 502Z each element
draws 2100 watts on 240 Volts and 1575 watts on 208
Volts. Each element is controlled by an infinite position
switch. The right control knob controls the rear
cooking element and the left control knob controls
the front cooking element. On "HI" the element
delivers uninterrupted full heat. Between "LO" and "5"
any desired amount of heat can be obtained between
6% and 60% of full heat.

Signal lights are provided above the control knobs to
give a visual check if either one or both heating units
are turned on.

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CLEANING

The exterior surfaces can be kept clean and attractive
by regularly wiping with a clean soft cloth. Any
discoloration can be removed with a non-abrasive
cleaner.

For model 502Z, the heating elements may be raised
for access to the drip pans, which may be removed for
cleaning and the bottom pan may be removed by
sliding pan forward.

REPLACEMENT OF INFINITE CONTROL

BE SURE POWER IS DISCONNECTED
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SERVICE UNIT.

1. Pull control knobs on front panel forward to
remove.

2. Remove 4 screws from front panel and tilt front
panel forwards.

3. Remove the nut that mounts the inoperative
control and pull the control to the side.

4. Remove one wire at a time from the inoperative
control and connect at the same terminal on the
new control. Carefully check to see that proper
wires have been connected to the terminals of the
control. See attached wiring diagram.

5. Assemble new control to the front panel.

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

Contact the factory or one of its representatives or a
local service company for service or maintenance if
required.

RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Part No. 2M-Z1436 Rev. C 1/8/03

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THOROUGHLY INSPECT YOUR UNIT ON ARRIVAL

This unit has been tested for proper operation before leaving our plant to insure delivery of your unit in perfect condition. However, there are instances in which
the unit may be damaged in transit. In the event you discover any type of damage to your product upon receipt, you must immediately contact the transportation
company who delivered the item to you and initiate your claim with same. If this procedure is not followed, it may affect the warranty status of the unit.

LIMITED EQUIPMENT WARRANTY

All workmanship and material in Star products have a one (1) year limited warranty on parts & labor in the United States and Canada. Such warranty is limited
to the original purchaser only and shall be effective from the date the equipment is placed in service. Star's obligation under this warranty is limited to the repair
of defects without charge, by the factory authorized service agency or one of its sub-agencies. Models that are considered portable (see below) should be taken
to the closest Star service agency, transportation prepaid.

> Star will not assume any responsibility for loss of revenue.
> On all shipments outside the United States and Canada, see International Warranty.
* The warranty period for the JetStar series six (6) ounce popcorn machines is two (2) years.
* The warranty period for the Chrome-Max Griddles is five (5) years on the griddle surface. See detailed warranty provided with unit.
* The warranty period for Teflon/Dura-Tec coatings is one year under normal use and reasonable care. This warranty does not apply if damage occurs to Teflon/

Dura-Tec coatings from improper cleaning, maintenance, use of metallic utensils, or abrasive cleaners. This warranty does not apply to the “non-stick”
properties of such materials.

> This warranty does not apply to "Special Products" but to regular catalog items only. Star's warranty on "Special Products" is six (6) months on parts and

ninety (90) days on labor.

> This warranty does not apply to any item that is disassembled or tampered with for any purpose other than repair by a Star Authorized Service Center or the

Service Center's sub-agency.

> This warranty does not apply if damage occurs from improper installation, misuse, wrong voltage, wrong gas or operated contrary to the Installation and Operating

instructions.

>This warranty is not valid on Conveyor Ovens unless a "start-up/check-out" has been performed by a Factory Authorized Technician.

PARTS WARRANTY

Parts that are sold to repair out of warranty equipment are warranted for ninety (90) days. The part only is warranted. Labor to replace the part is chargeable
to the customer.

SERVICES NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY

1. Travel time and mileage rendered beyond the 50 mile radius limit

2. Mileage and travel time on portable equipment (see below)

3. Labor to replace such items that can be replaced easily during a daily cleaning
routine, ie; removable kettles on fryers, knobs, grease drawers on griddles, etc.

4. Installation of equipment

5. Damages due to improper installation

6. Damages from abuse or misuse

7. Operated contrary to the Operating and Installation Instructions

8. Cleaning of equipment

9. Seasoning of griddle plates

PORTABLE EQUIPMENT

Star will not honor service bills that include travel time and mileage charges for servicing any products considered "Portable" including items listed below. These
products should be taken to the Service Agency for repair:

* The Model 510F Fryer.
* The Model 526TO Toaster Oven.
* The Model J4R, 4 oz. Popcorn Machine.
* The Model CFS Series Food Steamer.
* The Model 526WO Warming Oven.
* The Model 518CM & 526CM Cheese Melter.
* The Model 12MC & 15MC & 18MCP Hot Food Merchandisers.
* The Model 12NCPW & 15NCPW Nacho Chip/Popcorn Warmer.
* All Hot Dog Equipment except Roller Grills & Drawer Bun Warmers.
* All Nacho Cheese Warmers except Model 11WLA Series Nacho Cheese Warmer.
* All Condiment Dispensers except the Model CSD & HPD Series Dispenser.
* All Specialty Food Warmers except Model 130R, 500, 11RW Series, and 11WSA Series.

10. Voltage conversions

11. Gas conversions

12. Pilot light adjustment

13. Miscellaneous adjustments

14. Thermostat calibration and by-pass adjustment

15. Resetting of circuit breakers or safety controls
16 . Replacement of bulbs

17. Replacement of fuses
18 . Repair of damage created during transit, delivery, &

installation OR created by acts of God

ALL:
* Pop-Up Toasters
* Butter Dispensers
* Pretzel Merchandisers
* Pastry Display Cabinets
* Nacho Chip Merchandisers
* Accessories of any kind
* Sneeze Guards
* Pizza Ovens
* Heat Lamps
* Hot Cups
* Pumps

The foregoing warranty is in lieu of any and all other warranties expressed or implied and constitutes the entire warranty.

FOR ASSISTANCE

Should you need any assistance regarding the Operation or Maintenance of any Star equipment; write, phone, fax or email our Service Department.

In all correspondence mention the Model number and the Serial number of your unit, and the voltage or type of gas you are using.

Part# 2M-4497-2 10/02 RB

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PARTS LIST EFFECTIVE

1/8/03 Rev. C

MODEL

502Z Star-Max Electric Hot Plate

Number

Key

Number

1 2R-Z1431 2 KNOB-THERMOSTAT
2 2M-Z6324 1 FRONT GRAPHIC
3 I3-Z6315 1 FRONT PANEL
4 2J-Y7114 2 PILOT LIGHT
5 2J-6403 2 CONTROL-INFINITE 240V
6 2C-9938 2 ADAPTER-TERMINAL
7 2A-Z0314 4 FOOT 4" DIE CAST
8 I3-Y7708 1 SLIDE, DRAWER

9 I3-Y7694 1 DRAWER
10 I3-502010 1 BACK WELD ASSEMBLY
11 G3-Y7788 1 COVER, HANDY BOX
12 2C-Y2344 1 TERMINAL-GROUND
13 2K-8043 4 BUSHING - HEYCO #5
14 I3-Y7822 2 COVER-TERMINAL BLOCK
15 2N-Y7779 2 ELEMENT
16 2D-6470 2 PAN-REFLECTOR
17 2P-6468 2 RING-ELEMENT ADAPTER
18 I3-Y7891 4 CHAIN STRAIN RELIEF
19 I3-502020 1 502Z, 502ZS WELD ASSEMBLY
20 I3-602004 1 LINER ASSY RIGHT
21 H3-Z1339 2 SIDE (LEFT/RIGHT)
22 I3-502016 1 LINER ASSY LEFT
23 I3-60 200 5 1 CENTER ANGLE WELD ASSY
24 I3-Y7403 1 ANGLE, FRONT BOTTOM
25 I3-Y7405 1 ANGLE, TOP
26 I3-Y7463 1 COVER CONTROL

Part

Number

Per

Unit

Description

IMPORTANT: WHEN ORDERING, SPECIFY VOLTAGE OR TYPE GAS DESIRED PAGE

INCLUDE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER OF

Some items are included for illustrative purposes only and in certain instances may not be available.

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PARTS LIST EFFECTIVE

1/8/03 Rev. C

MODEL

502FZ Star-Max Electric Hot Plate

Number

Key

Number

1 2R-1431 2 KNOB-THERMOSTAT
2 2M-Z6324 1 FRONT GRAPHIC
3 I3-Z6315 1 FRONT PANEL
4 2J-Y7114 2 PILOT LIGHT
5 2J-6403 2 CONTROL-INFINITE 240V
6 2C-9938 2 ADAPTER-TERMINAL
7 2A-Z0314 4 FOOT 4" DIE CAST
8 I3-502010 1 BACK WELD ASSEMBLY

9 G3-Y7788 1 COVER, HANDY BOX
10 2C-Y2344 1 TERMINAL-GROUND
11 2K-8043 4 BUSHING-HEYCO #5
12 I1-162117 2 CLAMP ASSEMBLY
13 I3-502021 1 502FZ TOP WELD ASSEMBLY
14 2N-Y3301 2 ELEMENT
15 H3-Z1339 2 SIDE (RIGHT/LEFT)
16 I3-502016 1 LINER ASSY LEFT
17 I3-602004 1 LINER ASSY RIGHT
18 I3-602005 1 CENTER ANGLE WELD ASSY
19 I3-Y7403 1 ANGLE FRONT BOTTOM
20 I3-Y7405 1 ANGLE, TOP
21 I3-Y7463 1 COVER CONTROL
22 I3-Y7481 1 BOTTOM

Part

Number

Per

Unit

Description

IMPORTANT: WHEN ORDERING, SPECIFY VOLTAGE OR TYPE GAS DESIRED PAGE

INCLUDE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER OF

Some items are included for illustrative purposes only and in certain instances may not be available.

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