Installation Codes and Standards

The installation location must allow adequate clearances for servicing and proper operation. While another gas-fired cheesemelter can be placed adjacent to this Cheesemelter, there must be no obstruction to the front of the Cheesemelter. A minimum front clearance of 36" (91 cm) is required.

Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air. 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 taken out by the ventilating system.

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

The Cheesemelter must be installed 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 include 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, available from the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.

In Canada:

1.Local codes.

2.CAN/CSA-B149.1 Natural Gas Installation Code (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.

ASSEMBLY

Cheesemelters Mounted on a Counter (Fig. 1)

Cheesemelters mounted on a counter must be equipped with 4" (10 cm) legs. The countertop must be of noncombustible construction. Place Cheesemelter in position, then

level. Unscrew the front legs from the chassis about 1/4" (6 mm) and remove the lower control panel for servicing.

Cheesemelters Mounted on a Wall (Fig. 2)

Secure brackets to the wall by means of lag screws or bolts. Make sure Cheesemelter is level and lag screws or bolts engage wall studs.

Cheesemelter Mounted on Special Hi-Shelf (Fig. 3)

If the Cheesemelter is to be mounted over a Gas Range, a reinforced hi-shelf and special mounting brackets are required. These are furnished when ordered as an elevated Cheesemelter.

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