Star Manufacturing 502FD, 502DS Operation Manual

Star
Manufacturing
International Inc.

10 Sunnen Drive
St. Louis, MO 63143

Installation

and
Operating
Instructions

Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

2M-Z6062 Rev. -- 4/9/03

STAR-MAX ELECTRIC HOT PLATE

MODELS

502D
502FD
502DS

Model 502D

Model 502FD

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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 502D, 502FD, and 502DS
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:

502FD: at 240 Volts, Wattage is 5,200.

at 208 Volts, Wattage is 3,900.

502D/502DS: at 240 Volts, Wattage is 4,200.

at 208 Volts, Wattage is 3,150.

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.

NOTE: Using a 12" diameter or larger pan/pot may
cause damage to the element or internal wiring. Such
damages are not covered by warranty.

Two (2) heating elements are used. For the 502FD
each element draws 2,600 Watts on 240 Volts and
1,950 Watts on 208 Volts. For the 502D and DS each
element draws 2,100 Watts on 240 Volts and 1,575
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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