FBR18 & FBRA18 SERIES GAS RETHERMALIZERS
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
2.1General Installation Requirements
PROPER INSTALLATION IS ESSENTIAL FOR EFFICIENT,
Upon arrival, inspect the rethermalizer carefully for visible or concealed damage. (See Shipping Damage Claim Procedure in Chapter 1.)
CLEARANCE AND VENTILATION
This equipment must be installed with a 6” (150mm) clearance at both sides and back when installed adjacent to combustible construction. No clearance is required when installed adjacent to noncom- bustible construction. A minimum of 24” (600mm) clearance should be provided at the front of the unit.
One of the most important considerations of efficient operation is ventilation. Make sure the equip- ment is installed so that products of combustion are removed efficiently, and that the kitchen ventila- tion system does not produce drafts that interfere with proper burner operation.
The equipment flue opening must not be placed close to the intake of the exhaust fan, and the flue must never be extended in a “chimney” fashion. An extended flue will change the combustion char- acteristics of the equipment, causing longer recovery times. It also frequently causes delayed igni- tion. To provide the airflow necessary for good combustion and burner operation, the areas sur- rounding the front, sides, and rear of the unit must be kept clear and unobstructed.
This equipment must be installed in an area with an adequate air supply and adequate ventilation. For U.S installations, information on construction and installation of ventilating hoods can be found in NFPA Standard 96. This document can be ordered from the National Fire Protection Association, Battery March Park, Quincy, MA 02269. For installations in countries other than the U.S., the ap- propriate regulating authority should be contacted for information related to hood construction and installation.
DANGER
Do not attach an apron drain to a single rethermalizer. The rethermalizer may be- come unstable, tip over, and cause injury to personnel.
NATIONAL CODE REQUIREMENTS
This equipment is to be installed in compliance with the Basic Plumbing Code of the Building Offi- cials and Code Administrators International, Inc. (BOCA) and the Food Service Sanitation Manual of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
