Toastmaster TMHP6, THMP2, TMHP4 User Manual

TMHP2

TMHP4

GAS HOT PLATES

Models

TMHP2, TMHP4, TMHP6

Installation and

Operation

Instructions

2M-Z12969 Rev. - March 13, 2013

is a registerd trademark of Toastmaster, A Middleby Company. All rights reserved.

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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

UsinganypartotherthangenuineToastmasterfactorysuppliedpartsrelievesthe
manufacturer of all liability.

Toastmaster reserves the right to change specications and product design

withoutnotice. Suchrevisionsdonotentitlethebuyertocorrespondingchanges,
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 Toastmaster 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.

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.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

Model No.

Serial No.

Voltage

Purchase Date

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

Telephone: [phone] Local [phone]
Fax: [phone] Local [phone]

E-mail [e-mail]

[e-mail]

[e-mail]

Website: www.star-mfg.com

The Service Help Desk

Authorized Service Agent Listing

Reference the listing provided with the unit
or
for an updated listing go to:

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

Mailing Address: Toastmaster

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

CAUTION

WARNING

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GENERAL INSTALLATION DATA

CAUTION

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.

This gas appliance is equipped for the types of gas indicated on the nameplate mounted on the front
panel. It is shipped adjusted for use on natural gas.

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.

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.

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. 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. 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.

LEVELING UNIT

Units are shipped with feet detached. To attach feet, remove the grates, lay unit on it's side and screw
feet into sockets on bottom. Level unit by adjusting the (4) feet which have an adjustment of 1-3/4" for
accurate and perfect line-up with other Star-Max series units.

DO NOT REMOVE FEET.

GAS PIPING

Gas piping shall be new, clean and 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 (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. WARNING: Any loose dirt or metal particles which are allowed to enter the gas
lines on the appliance will damage the automatic valve and affect its operation. When installing this

appliance, all pipe and ttings must be free from all internal loose dirt.

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CLEARANCE

Minimum wall clearances for the sides and back of the models contained in this manual shall be as
follows:

Combustible Non-Combustible

Wall Wall

Hotplates 9" 0"

PRESSURE REGULATOR

A convertible pressure regulator set at 6" water column for use on natural gas is furnished. (For LP
models the regulator is set for 10" water column pressure.) Attach the regulator to the supply pipe,

located at the back of the unit, make sure gas ow arrow on regulator is pointing towards manifold.

The gas supply is then connected to the regulator. A 1/8" tap is furnished on the manifold for checking
pressure. The manifold is accessible by removing the front panel.

MANUAL SHUT OFF VALVE

A manual shut off valve should be installed upstream from the unit and within six feet of the appliance,
and is not provided.

CONNECTING GAS SUPPLY LINE

The gas inlet on this appliance 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.

AIR SUPPLY

Provisions for adequate air supply must be furnished.

AIR INTAKES IN BOTTOM

Make certain the air intake openings in the bottom of the appliance are not obstructed. They are
essential for proper combustion and operation of the appliance.

EXHAUST CANOPY

It is essential that facilities be provided to carry off fumes and gases.

GAS INPUT OF OPEN TOP RANGES

For Natural Gas: Regulator output pressure set at 6" water column.
For Propane Gas: Regulator output pressure set at 10" water column.

Note: The appliance is equipped with natural gas orice hoods. A separate set of hoods will be

provided for use on propane gas. The propane hoods are located on the front panel.
Factory set LP models do not include the natural gas hoods.

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LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

1/4”

Flame

Pilot Valve

Air Shutter

Control

Valve

Pilot

IL2426

The appliance is equipped with standing pilots; each pilot is located in front of the burner on Models TMHP2,
TMHP6. Pilots should be lighted immediately after the gas is turned on by the manual shutoff valve.

1. Turn control knobs to "OFF" position.

2. Light pilot with a lighted taper.
3 The pilot valves are located on the manifold installed

at the front of the unit behind the front panel. For
access to the valves

4. Loosen the set screws securing the knobs in
position, and remove the knobs. Remove the front
panel, which is attached to the frame with 4 sheet
metal screws.

5. Turn the adjustment screws on the front of the
pilot valves. The pilots should be adjusted to blue

short ame (1/4" high) to have good ignition to the

burners. Repeat for remaining pilots.

6. If the pilot(s) is out turn off gas, wait 5 minutes and
repeat steps (1) through (5).

ADJUSTING BURNERS

7. With control valve for the front burner turned to
full "ON" position, close the air shutters to give a

soft blue ame having luminous tips and open to a

point where the yellow tips disappear, then tighten
the locking screws. Repeat this procedure with the
remaining burners.

8. Install the front panel to the front of the frame & reconnect and secure the knobs back into position.

ADJUSTING UNIT FOR USE ON PROPANE GAS

Units are shipped with orices and pressure regulator for operation with natural gas (6" water column). To

convert unit from natural to propane gas follow these instructions

1. Set regulator outlet pressure to 10" water column. A 1/8" pipe plug on the manifold can be removed for
attaching a pressure gauge. Remove the slotted cover from the pressure regulator and invert the plug.
Replace the cover on the regulator and plug on the manifold. Regulator is now set at 10" W.C.

2. Remove natural gas orifices, #46 for all models, and install propane orifices, painted black,
(#54 for all models except) located in a bag on the outside of the front panel. In order to remove natural

gas orices:

a. Remove grates and burners.

b. Remove orices from the manual valves and from ttings on extended gas pipes, replace with the propane

orices.

c. Install burners and grates.

OPERATING PROCEDURE

Each burner will deliver up to 22,000 BTU/HR of heat on all models and is controlled by a manual On/Off valve.
The right control knob controls the front burner and the left control knob controls the rear burner on all models.
After the pilot is once lit and adjusted, the burners will ignite automatically by turning the control knob to any
position between On and Off.

CLEANING THE EXTERIOR (Stainless Steel Only)

The exterior surface can be kept clean and attractive by regularly wiping it with a clean soft cloth. Any
discoloration can be removed with a non-abrasive cleaner. The burner grates and trough tray can be removed
for cleaning.

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

Contact the factory or one of its representatives or a local service company for service or maintenance if
required.

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