SAFETY PRECAUTIONS INFRARED/RADIANT COMPACT BROILER
PAGE 2 OF 24 INSTALLATION & OPERATIONS MANUAL 1186527 REV 3 (12/06)
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before installing and operating this equipment, be sure everyone involved in its operation is fully trained and aware of
precautions. Accidents and problems can be caused by failure to follow fundamental rules and precautions.
The following symbols, found throughout this manual, alert you to potentially dangerous conditions to the operator,
service personnel, or to the equipment.
DANGER This symbol warns of immediate hazards that will result in severe injury or death.
WARNING This symbol refers to a potential hazard or unsafe practice that could result in injury or
death.
CAUTION This symbol refers to a potential hazard or unsafe practice that could result in injury,
product damage, or property damage.
NOTICE This symbol refers to information that needs special attention or must be fully understood,
even though not dangerous.
WARNING
FIRE HAZARD
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of cooking appliances.
Keep area around cooking appliances free and clear of combustibles.
Purchaser of equipment must post in a prominent location detailed instructions to be followed in the event the
operator smells gas. Obtain the instructions from the local gas supplier.
WARNING
BURN HAZARD
Contact with hot surfaces will cause severe burns. Always use caution when operating cooking appliances.
WARNING
EXPLOSION AND ASPHYXIATION HAZARD
In the event a gas odor is detected, shut down equipment at the main gas shutoff valve and immediately call the
emergency phone number of your gas supplier.
Improper ventilation can result in headaches, drowsiness, nausea, and could result in death. Do not obstruct the
flow of combustion and ventilation air to and from cooking appliances.
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
For appliances that use electric power, disconnect the power to the appliance before cleaning. Do not remove
panels that require tools to remove.
NOTICE
Southbend appliances are intended for commercial use only. Not for household use.
Warranty will be void if service work is performed by other than a qualified technician, or if other than genuine
Southbend replacement parts are installed.
Give this Owner’s Manual and important papers to the proper authority to retain for future reference.
Copyright © 2006 by Southbend. All rights reserved. Published in the United States of America.