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2M-Z16009 Star-Max Electric Griddle
GENERAL INFORMATION
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.
Before using your new equipment, read and understand all the instructions & labels associated with the
unit prior to putting it into operation. Make sure all people associated with its use understand the units
operation & safety before they use the unit.
All shipping containers should be checked for freight damage both visible and concealed. This unit has
been tested and carefully packaged to insure delivery of your unit in perfect condition. If equipment is
received in damaged condition, either apparent or concealed, a claim must be made with the delivering
carrier.
Concealed damage or loss - if damage or loss is not apparent until after equipment is unpacked, a
request for inspection of concealed damage must be made with carrier within 15 days. Be certain to
retain all contents plus external and internal packaging materials for inspection. The carrier will make an
inspection and will supply necessary claim forms.
INSTALLATION
The griddles are equipped for the voltage indicated on the nameplate mounted under the bullnose on the
front panel. They will operate on alternating current (AC) only.
DO NOT CONNECT TO DIRECT CURRENT (DC).
The installation of the electric griddle should conform to the:
NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE AND ALL LOCAL ELECTRIC CODES AND
ORDINANCES AND THE LOCAL ELECTRIC COMPANY RULES AND
REGULATIONS
For your protection we recommend that a qualied electrician install this griddle. He should be familiar with
electrical installations and all electric codes. Proper connections and power supply are essential for efcient
performance. The external wiring should be in conduit or an approved type of exible cable suitable for operation
at the temperature indicated on the wiring diagram, and of a proper size to carry the load. The supply circuit
should be properly fused and equipped with a means of disconnecting, as required by local electrical code.
THE BODY OF THE GRIDDLE SHOULD BE GROUNDED (DO NOT GROUND TO A GAS SUPPLY
LINE).
GENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURES
The Chrome-Max and Star-Max series electric griddles may be wired for operation in the eld for either
1-phase or 3-phase power supplies by making line connections at the junction box(es) located at the rear
of the unit. Two junction boxes are provided on the 548TGF for making line connections. These may be
connected in parallel to one 16KW 3-phase line or on two separate 8KW lines.
CONNECTING POWER SUPPLY
Detach cover on junction box at rear of unit. There are pigtail leads for the supply connection in the junction box.
LOCATING AND LEVELING THE UNIT
Do not install the unit closer than 1-inch from a side wall and/or closer than 1-inch from a rear wall. Level
unit by adjusting the (4) feet which have an adjustment of 1-3/4” (43.75mm) for accurate leveling and perfect
line-up with other Star-Max series units. After the griddle is in its nal position, adjust the legs to create 1/8
inch slant from back to front on the griddle plate. This will allow grease to run into the grease gutter and
provide the proper air ow.
EXHAUST CANOPY
Griddles inherently create a good deal of heat and smoke and should be installed under an efcient
exhaust hood with ame proof lters. A vertical distance of not less than 48” shall be provided between
the top of the appliance and lters or any other combustible material. Exhaust installation must conform
to local codes.
AIR SUPPLY: Provisions for adequate air supply must be provided.
CAUTION
WARNING
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