Star 624TA Parts List

Star
Manufacturing
International Inc.

10 Sunnen Drive
St. Louis, MO 63143

Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

2M-Z1351 Rev. B 4/23/04

Installation

and

Operating

Instructions

STAR-MAX GAS GRIDDLES

MODELS
615MA 624MA 636MA 648MA
615TA 624TA 636TA 648TA

624TSPA 636TSPA 648TSPA

CHROME-MAX GAS GRIDDLES

MODELS

624TCHSA 636TCHSA 648TCHSA

636MA

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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 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.

The Star-Max™ model griddles are equipped for use
with the types of gas specified on the nameplate.

All units are shipped from the factory for use with
natural gas. The unit can easily be converted for use on
propane gas: see propane gas.

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
(3.45KPA). 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 (3.45KPA).
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.

-IMPORTANT-

The installation of the Appliance should conform
to the NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE "ANSI
Z223.1 - LATEST EDITION" AND ALL LOCAL
GAS COMPANY RULES AND
REGULATIONS.

IN CANADA INSTALLATION SHALL BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT
CAN/CGA-B149.1 NATURAL GAS
INSTALLATION CODE OR CAN/CGA­B149.2 PROPANE INSTALLATION CODE
AND LOCAL CODES WHERE APPLICABLE.

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 the equipment.

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.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

IF YOU SMELL GAS:

1. DO NOT TOUCH ELECTRICAL
SWITCHES.

2. EXTINGUISH ANY OPEN FLAME.

3. IMMEDIATELY CALL YOUR GAS
COMPANY.

KEEP THE APPLIANCE AREA FREE AND CLEAR
FROM COMBUSTIBLES.

CLEARANCE
For use on non-combustible countertops only.

Combustible and non-combustible material must be
at least 48" (120cm) from the top of the appliance and
6" (150mm) from the sides and back. Adequate
clearance should also be provided for proper operation
and servicing.

AIR SUPPLY

Make certain not to obstruct the flow of combustion
and ventilation air. Provisions for adequate air supply
must be furnished. Make certain that air intake openings
in the bottom of the appliance are not obstructed.
They are essential for proper combustion and operation
of the appliance.

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EXHAUST CANOPY

It is essential that facilities be provided over the griddle
to carry off fumes and gases. However, the unit should
not be directly connected to a flue or stack.

LEVELING UNIT

This griddle is supplied with (4) feet which must be
screwed into the legs attached to the body. Level unit
by adjusting the (4) feet which have an adjustment of
1-3/4" (43.75mm) for accurate and perfect lineup with
other units. CAUTION: DO NOT INSTALL
WITHOUT ATTACHING FEET - DO NOT
REMOVE FEET.

MANUAL SHUT OFF VALVE

A manual shut off valve should be installed upstream
from the union and within 6 feet (1.829m) of this
appliance.

GAS PRESSURE REGULATOR

A convertible pressure regulator is provided with each
griddle. 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" (15.24cm) water column
manifold pressure for use with natural gas.

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. To connect to gas supply,
attach pipe nipple provided with unit, attach pressure
regulator to nipple, and gas supply to regulator.
WARNING: Any loose dirt or metal particles which
are allowed to enter the gas lines on this appliance will
damage the valve and affect its operation. When
installing this appliance, all pipe and fittings must be free
from loose dirt.

CHECKING FOR GAS LEAKS

Soap and water solution or other material acceptable
for the purpose, shall be used in locating gas leakage.
Matches, candle flame or other sources of ignition
shall not be used for this purpose. Check entire piping
system for leaks.

PROPANE GAS

This griddle is equipped with fixed orifice hoods and is
shipped from the factory for use on natural gas. To
convert to propane gas, install the #55* burner orifice
hoods supplied, behind the control panel as follows:

1. Remove the front panel by removing the screws
located on the front and the bottom.

2. Remove firewall shield and screws from the burner
bracket.

3. Remove the burner(s) from orifice of hood(s).
This is accomplished by lifting up on the rear of the
burner(s) and sliding the burner(s) off of the hood(s).

4. Remove the natural gas orifice hood(s) and install
the propane hood(s) furnished.

5. Reinstall the burner(s).

NOTE: Steps 2, 3, and 4 apply to MA models only.

* TCHSA & TSPA Series (w/safety pilots) use a #41
drill orifice for natural gas and a #52 drill orifice for
propane gas.

6. Reinstall front panel.

7. Set manifold pressure to 10" (25.4cm) water
column. A 1/8" pipe plug on the supply pipe can be
removed for attaching a pressure gauge. Remove
the slotted, or hex-threaded, plug from the
pressure regulator. Invert the plug and re-install.
The letters "LP" should now be visible on the plug.
The regulator is now set for 10" (25.4 cm) water
column.

PILOT LIGHT REGULATION

The pilot lights on this griddle have been turned off at
the factory. Adjust pilot light flames as small as possible,
but high enough to light burner immediately when
burner valve is turned on high.

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