Star
Manufacturing
International Inc.
10 Sunnen Drive
St. Louis, MO 63143
Phone: (314) 781-2777
Fax: (314) 781-3636
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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