Star Manufacturing 615MF Installation Manual

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GAS

GRIDDLE

MODEL

615TF, 615MF

624TF, 624MF 624TSPF, 624TCHSF
636TF, 636MF, 636TSPF, 636TCHSF
648TF, 648MF, 648TSPF, 648TCHSF

Installation and

Operation

Instructions

2M-Z16008 Rev. A 8/08/12

SAFETY SYMBOL

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

Star reserves the right to change specications and product design without

notice. Such revisions do not entitle the buyer to corresponding changes,
improvements, additions or replacements for previously purchased
equipment.

Due to periodic changes in designs, methods, procedures, policies and

regulations, the specications contained in this sheet are subject to change
without notice. While Star International Holdings Inc., Company exercises
good faith efforts to provide information that is accurate, we are not

responsible for errors or omissions in information provided or conclusions

reached as a result of using the specications. By using the information
provided, the user assumes all risks in connection with such use.

These symbols are 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

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

Contact your local authorized service agent for service or required maintenance.
Please record the model number, serial number, voltage and purchase date in the area below and have it
ready when you call to ensure a faster service.

Authorized Service Agent Listing

Model No.

Serial No.

Voltage

Purchase Date

Reference the listing provided with the unit

or
for an updated listing go to:

Website: www.star-mfg.com
E-mail [e-mail]

Service Help Desk

Business 8:00 am to 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time
Hours:

Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

E-mail [e-mail]

Website: www.star-mfg.com

Mailing Address: Star International Holdings Inc., Company

10 Sunnen Drive
St. Louis, MO 63143
U.S.A

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Model Control BTU Grid Area

615 1 20,000

624 2 56,600

636 3 84,900

648 4 113,200

304 sq. in

(1961 sq. cm)

498 sq in

(3213 sq. cm)

747 sq in

(4820 sq cm)

996 sq in

(6426 sq cm)

MF Manual Control

TF Thermostat Control

TSPF Thermostat & Safety Pilot Control

TCHSF Thermostat & Safety Pilot Control with Chrome Plate

SPECIFICATION

Plate

Thickness

1”

(2.54 cm)

CONTROL TYPE

Weight Dimensions

Installed Shipped Width Depth Height

83 lb

(37.6 kg)

165 lb

(74.8 kg)

247 lb

(112 kg)

330 lb

(144.7 kg)

90 lb

(4.8 kg)

175 lb

(79.4 kg)

262 lb

(118.8 kg)

350 lb

(158.8 kg)

15”

(38.1 cm)

24”

(61 cm)

36”

(91.4 cm)

48”

(122 cm)

27.75”

(70.5 cm)

15.5”

(39.4 cm)

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GENERAL INSTALLATION DATA

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.

The Star-Max™ model griddles are equipped for use with the types of gas specied 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.

CAUTION

-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/CGA-B149.2 PROPANE INSTALLATION CODE AND LOCAL CODES
WHERE APPLICABLE.

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 ammable vapors and liquids in

the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Keep the appliance area clear and free from
combustibles.

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

qualied 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 nal

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.

For your safety, if you smell gas -

1. Do not touch electrical switches.

2. Extinguish any open ame.

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 ow of combustion and ventilation air. Provisions for adequate air

supply must be furnished. The legs supplied with the unit must be installed. 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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CAUTION

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 ue 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.

DO NOT INSTALL WITHOUT ATTACHING FEET - DO NOT REMOVE FEET.

GAS PIPING

Gas piping shall be of such size and so installed as to provide a supply of gas sufcient 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 shall be used sparingly and only
on the male threads of the pipe joints. Such compounds shall be resistant to the action of LP gases.
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 ttings must

be free from loose dirt.

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.

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 CONVERSION

This griddle is equipped with xed orice hoods and is shipped from the factory for use on either
natural or LP gas. To convert to propane gas, install the burner orice hoods, located in the grease
drawer, (NAT orces are not included) as follows:

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

2. Remove the burner(s) from the orice hood(s). This is accomplished by removing the burner

mounting screw(s) and sliding the burner(s) off the hood(s).

3. Remove natural gas orice hood(s) and install the propane hood(s) furnished.

4. Reinstall burner(s).

5. Reinstall front panel.

6. Remove the slotted, or hex-threaded, plug from the pressure regulator. Invert the plug and
re-install. The letters "LP or NAT" should now be visible on the plug. LP units the regulator
is now set for 10" (25.4cm) water column, and NAT units the regulator is now set for 6"
(15.24cm) water column.

7. For LP Gas, 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.

CONNECTING GAS SUPPLY LINE

The gas inlet of the griddle is sealed at the factory to prevent entry of dirt. Do not remove this seal
until the actual connection is made to the gas supply line.

CHECKING FOR GAS LEAKS

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

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CAUTION

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

When griddle is rst lit, it will smoke until the preservation oils and impurities are burned off.

1. Turn off main valve to unit and wait 5 minutes to clear gas.

2. Turn off all knobs and pilot valves.

3. Turn on main valve and light all pilots.

4. Turn burner knobs to desired setting.

5. To turn burners off, turn knobs off.

NOTE: The griddles are equipped with standing pilots and should be lit immediately after
the gas is turned on.

Pilot ames can be lit and observed through the front panel view ports. However, best access for

lighting the pilot is from the bottom of the unit just behind the center wall.

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS (TCHSD and TSPD SERIES)

1. Turn the control knobs to the "OFF" position.

If the gas valves have been on and gas has escaped through the burners, turn the burners
"OFF" and wait 5 minutes to clear the gas.

2. Turn the control knob to the "PILOT" position, depress and hold the knob while lighting
the pilot. Hold the knob in for 60 seconds or until the pilot stays lit. (Repeat for all burner
sections.)

3. Depress and turn the control knob to the desired temperature.

4. To turn the burners off turn the knob to the "PILOT" position.

5. To turn off all gas turn the knob to the "OFF" position. The pilots must be relit to resume
cooking settings.

PILOT LIGHT REGULATION

Adjust pilot light ames as small as possible, but high enough to light burner immediately when burner

valve is turned on high.

ADJUSTING SAFETY PILOTS (SERIES TCHSF and TSPF ONLY)

A manual pilot valve is provided on the left side of the control to adjust the pilot ame. Adjust the pilot
ame so that it is approximately 3/8 to 1/2" tall and a uniform cone shape.

BURNER ADJUSTMENT (MODELS MF ONLY)

1. Remove the front panel.

2. Turn burner valve knob to "HI" position.

3. Close the air shutter on the front of the burner to give a soft blue ame having luminous
tips and open to a point where the yellow tips disappear and a hard blue ame is obtained.

Repeat for all burners.

BURNER ADJUSTMENT (MODELS TF, TCHSF and TSPF ONLY)

1. Remove the front panel.

2. Push dial in and set thermostat of one burner to 450°F (229.9°C).

3. Close the air shutter on the front of the burner to give a soft blue ame having luminous
tips and open to a point where the yellow tips disappear and a hard blue ame is obtained.

Repeat for all burners.

BURNER OPERATION (MODELS MF)

To ignite burners, turn burner valve knob to "HI" position. Each burner is controlled by an individual

high-low, on-off valve. An innite number of temperatures may be obtained by turning the burner valve

knob to any position between high and low. For overnight shutdown, turn the valves to the "OFF"
position.

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