Vulcan-Hart 924RE ML-135221-00G24, 936RE ML-135222-00G36, 948RE ML-135223-00G48, 960RE ML-135224-00G60, 972RE ML-135225-00G72 User Manual

INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL FOR

Heavy Duty Gas Griddles

MODEL

924RE ML-135221-00G24
936RE ML-135222-00G36
948RE ML-135223-00G48
960RE ML-135224-00G60
972RE ML-135225-00G72

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MLS

MODELS

AGE24 ML-135226-00G24
AGE36 ML-135227-00G36
AGE48 ML-135228-00G48
AGE60 ML-135229-00G60
AGE72 ML-135230-00G72

MLS

www.wolfrange.com

ITW Food Equipment Group, LLC
An Illinois Tool Works Company
701 South Ridge Avenue, Troy, OH 45374

FORM F-36958 (6-06)

IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY

THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO
INSTALL GAS EQUIPMENT, WHO SHOULD PERFORM THE INITIAL FIELD
START-UP 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

HEAVY DUTY GAS GRIDDLES

GENERAL

Heavy Duty Gas Griddles are produced with quality workmanship and materials. Proper
installation, usage and maintenance of your griddle will result in many years of
satisfactory performance.

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

Model Number of Burners BTU/hr Input Rating

924RE, AGE24 2 60,000
936RE, AGE36 3 90,000
948RE, AGE48 4 120,000
960RE, AGE60 5 150,000
972RE, AGE72 6 180,000

INSTALLATION

Before installing, verify that the electrical servi ce and type of gas supply (natural gas or
propane) agree with the specifications on the rating plate located inside the griddle front
panel. If the supply and equipment requiremen ts do not agree, do not proceed with the
installation. Contact your dealer immedia tely.

UNPACKING

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

Carefully unpack your griddle and make sure that no parts are discarded with packaging
material. A pressure regulator designed to operate with the griddle has been supplied and
must be installed before the griddle is placed into service (Refer to GAS PRESSURE
REGULATOR INSTALLATION in this manual).

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LOCATION

The installation location must be kept free and clear of combustibles. When installing,
never enclose the bottom of the griddle with a raised curb or other constructions that
would obstruct flow of air into or out of the griddle. Adequate clearance for air openings
into the combustion chamber must be provided. Make sure there is an adequate supply of
air in the room to replace air tak en out by the ventilation system.

Do not permit air to blow directly at the griddle. Avoid open windows next to the griddle
wherever possible. Avoid wall-type fans which create ai r cross-currents within the room.

This griddle is Design Certified for installa tion on a non-combustible counter with 4” legs,
or combustible floor with 25” high stand.

INSTALLATION CLEARANCES

COMBUSTIBLE

CONSTRUCTION

CONSTRUCTION

NON-

COMBUSTIBLE

Back: 6” 0”

Right Side: 6” 0”

Left Side 6” 0”

INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS
The griddle must be installe d in accordance with:

In the United States of America:

1. State and local codes.

2. National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI-Z223.1/NFPA #54 (latest edition). This shall incl ude but
not be limited to: NFPA #54 Section 10.3.5.2 for Venting. Copies may be obtained
from The American Gas Association Accredited Standards Committee Z223, @ 400
N. Capital St. NW, Washington, DC 20001 or the Secretary Standards Council, NFPA,
1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02169-7471

3. NFPA Standard # 96 Vapor Removal from Cooking Equipment, latest edition, availabl e
from the National Fire Protection Associa tion, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.

In Canada:

1. Local codes.

2. CAN/CSA-B149.1 Natural Gas Installation (latest edition)

3. CAN/CSA-B149.2 Propane Installation Code (latest edition), available from the
Canadian Gas Association, 178 Rexdale Blvd. , Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3

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