Vulcan Hart 948A Owner’s Manual

INSTALLATION &

OPERATION MANUAL

900A SERIES GAS GRIDDLES

MODEL

902A ML-52630
904A ML-52631
924A ML-52592
936A ML-52596
948A ML-52600
960A ML-52604
972A ML-52608

VULCAN-HART COMPANY, P.O. BOX 696, LOUISVILLE, KY 40201-0696, TEL. [phone]

FORM 30529 Rev. B (1-95) (Formerly 990408)

IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY

THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO INSTALL GAS
EQUIPMENT, WHO SHOULD PERFORM THE INITIAL FIELD STARTUP AND
ADJUSTMENTS OF THE EQUIPMENT COVERED BY THIS MANUAL.

POST IN A PROMINENT LOCATION THE INSTRUCTIONS TO BE FOLLOWED IN THE
EVENT THE SMELL OF GAS IS DETECTED. THIS INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED
FROM THE LOCAL GAS SUPPLIER.

IMPORTANT

IN THE EVENT A GAS ODOR IS DETECTED, SHUT
DOWN UNITS AT MAIN SHUTOFF VALVE AND
CONTACT THE LOCAL GAS COMPANY OR GAS
SUPPLIER FOR SERVICE.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPORS OR LIQUIDS IN THE
VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.

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 THIS
EQUIPMENT.

IN THE EVENT OF A POWER FAILURE, DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS DEVICE.

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Installation, Operation and Care of

900A SERIES GAS GRIDDLES

PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Thoroughly read this entire manual and carefully follow all of the instructions provided.

Your Vulcan Model 900A Series Gas Griddle is produced with quality workmanship and material. Proper installation,
usage and maintenance of your griddle will result in many years of satisfactory performance.

INSTALLATION

UNCRATING

CAUTION: Do not use a fork lift to remove the griddle from the skid; it may result in damage to the components
underneath the griddle or to the front panel.

This griddle was inspected before leaving the factory. The transportation company assumes full responsibility for safe
delivery upon acceptance of the shipment. Immediately after unpacking, check for possible shipping damage. If the
griddle is found to be damaged, save the packaging material and contact the carrier within 15 days of the delivery.

Before installing, verify that the electrical service and type of gas supply (natural or propane) agree with the
specifications on the rating plate located behind the griddle control panel. If the supply and equipment requirements
do not agree, do not proceed with the installation. Contact your dealer or Vulcan-Hart immediately.

LOCATION

Keep the griddle free and clear from all combustible substances. For 902A and 904A hot top sections, the minimum
clearance from combustible and non-combustible construction is 7" from the sides and 3" from the back. For the 924A,
936A, 948A, 960A and 972A griddles, the clearance from combustible construction is 7" from the sides and 3" from
the rear. The clearance from non-combustible construction is 0" from the sides and 0" from the rear. A minimum
clearance of 32" is required for proper servicing and operation.

Do not obstruct the air flow into and around the appliance. This air flow is necessary for proper combustion of gases
and for ventilation of the appliance. Provisions for the ventilation of incoming air supply for the equipment in the room
must be in accordance with National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 (latest edition).

Do not obstruct the flow of flue gases from the flue duct located on the rear of the appliance. Flue gases must be
ventilated to the outside of the building through a ventilation system installed by qualified personnel and in accordance
with National Fire Protection Association Standard #96.

Do not permit fans to blow directly at the griddle, and wherever possible, avoid open windows next to the griddle sides
and back. Avoid wall-type fans which create air cross currents within the room.

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ASSEMBLY

Legs

Place the griddle on its back. Screw the legs into the permanently fastened nuts on the four corners of the griddle.
Hand-tighten the legs.

Set the griddle in its installation location. Turn the adjustment screw at the bottom of each leg to level the griddle plate.

Stand (Fig. 1)

1. Start external threaded end of leg extension into griddle frame.

2. On stands 72" or wider, attach undershelf brace to undershelf with 1/4-20 x 1/2 nut.

3. Start threaded end of adjustable leg through undershelf into internal threaded end of leg extension.

4. Tighten both leg extension and adjustable legs.

5. If casters are furnished instead of adjustable legs, the locking swivel casters must be placed in the front.

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PL-40556

Fig. 1

INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS

Your Vulcan griddle should be installed in accordance with state and local codes, or in the absence of local codes,
with National Fuel Gas Code ANSI-Z223.1 (latest edition), available from the American Gas Association, Inc., 1515
Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22209, and National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 (latest edition).

In Canada, installation should be in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with Canadian
Standard CAN/CGA-B149.1 NATURAL GAS (latest edition), or CAN/CGA-B149.2 PROPANE GAS (latest edition)
available from the Canadian Gas Association, 55 Scarsdale Road, Don Mills, Ontario, Canada M3B2R3, and
Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 CSA-C22.1 (latest edition).

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