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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