INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL FOR
Cheesemelters
MODELS
VCM24
VCM34
VCM36
VCM48
VCM60
VCM72
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MLS
ML-135124
ML-135123
ML-135126
ML-135127
ML-135128
ML-135129
MODELS
CMJ24
CMJ34
CMJ36
CMJ48
CMJ60
CMJ72
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MLS
ML-135124
ML-135123
ML-135126
ML-135127
ML-135128
ML-135129
ITW Food Equipment Group, LLC
3600 North Point Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21222
CMJ36
RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE
FORM F-36954 (04-07)
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
CHEESEMELTERS
GENERAL
Cheesemelters are produced with quality workmanship and material. Proper installation,
usage and maintenance of your Cheesemelter will result in many years of satisfactory
performance.
Model # of Burners BTU/hr Input Rating
VCM24 / CMJ24 1 18,000
VCM34 / CMJ34 1 24,000
VCM36 / CMJ36 1 24,000
VCM48 / CMJ48 2 36,000 (2 @ 18,000)
VCM60 / CMJ60 2 42,000 (1 @ 18,000 + 1 @ 24,000)
VCM72 / CMJ72 2 48,000 (2 @ 24,000)
INSTALLATION
Before installing, verify that the type of gas supply (natural or propane) agrees with the
specifications on the rating plate located underneath the grease drip pan. If the supply
and equipment requirements do not agree, do not proceed with the installation. Contact
your dealer immediately.
UNPACKING
Immediately after unpacking, check for possible shipping damage. If the cheesemelter is
found to be damaged, save the packaging material and contact the carrier within 15 days
of delivery.
Before installing, verify that the type of gas (natural or propane) and the clearance
dimensions (see page 4) agree with the specifications on the rating plate which is located
under the crumb tray on the right side.
LOCATION
The equipment area must be kept free and clear of combustible substances.
Minimum Clearances
Combustible Construction Non-Combustible Construction
Back 2" 0"
Sides 20" 0
Bottom 10" 4"
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