GAS Appliance Code Compliance

M163 2M-306981 Owners Manual for HDCB-Series Gas Char-Broilers

INSTALLATION (continued)

The installation of gas piping from the outlet side of the gas meter or service regulator to the charbroiler must be performed by a technician qualified and certified or licensed to install gas-fired equipment.

A licensed and qualified technician must perform the initial startup and adjustment of this appliance.

The installation of this gas-fired appliance must conform to local codes, or in the absence of such codes, with the current edition of

National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1.

For use in the State of Massachusetts, this appliance must be installed in compliance with Massachusetts Fuel Gas and Plumbing Code

CMR 248.

The installation of this gas-fired appliance must comply with applicable portions of NFPA 96 for ventilation. The current edition of NFPA 96 (Standard for the Installation of Equipment for the Removal of Smoke and Grease Laden Vapors from Commercial Cooking Equipment) specifies ventilation requirements to ensure the removal of exhaust gasses and products of combustion.

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INSTALLER TO ENSURE THAT THIS GAS GRIDDLE INSTALLATION CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE CODES AND ORDINANCES.

The venting of this appliance must not be obstructed, nor may such venting interfere with the flow of combustion air required for proper operation of the gas burners.

Additionally:

1.The gas supply line used to connect the appliance to the gas supply system must be black iron pipe, or other material as approved by local ordinance for gas piping.

2.Gas supply piping must be 3/4” inside diameter or greater.

3.Use pipe sealant made specifically for gas piping on all pipe joints.

Apply sealant sparingly to the male threads only. Sealant must be resistant to the action of LP gas.

4.Verify that all supply piping is clean and free of obstructions, dirt, chips and pipe sealant compound prior to installation.

5.All pipe joints must be checked for leaks before lighting. Leak checks should be performed with a soap and water solution.

NEVER CHECK FOR LEAKS WITH AN OPEN FLAME.

6. This appliance must be installed so that there is adequate and proper clearance for operation and servicing.

DANGER:

Fire and

Explosion

Hazard

NEVER use an open flame to check for gas leaks. Fire and explosion may result.

WARNING:

Risk of injury

Installation procedures must be performed by a qualified technician with full knowledge of all applicable gas-fired appliance codes. Failure can result in personal injury and property damage.

IMPORTANT:

All pipe joints must be checked for leaks before lighting. Leak checks should be performed with a soap and water solution.

IMPORTANT:

Information on the construction and installation of ventilating hoods may be obtained from the current edition of NFPA 96 Standard for the Installation of Equipment for the Removal of Smoke and Grease Laden Vapors from Commercial Cooking Equipment.

Copies of this standard are available from the Nation Fire Protection Assn.:

NFPA

1 Batterymarch Park

P.O. Box 9101

Quincy, MA 02269-9101