INSTALLATION COUNTER GRIDDLE
PAGE 16 OPERATOR’S MANUAL 1182629 REV 2
INSTALLATION
Step 4: Connect Gas Supply
The serial plate is located interior side of the contro l panel (s ee Figur e 1 on pag e 3). It indica tes the t ype of
gas the griddle is equipped to burn. All Southbend equipm ent is adjus ted at the fac tory. Check type of gas
on serial plate. This appliance should be connected ON LY to the type of gas for which it is equipped.
If the griddle is being installed at over 2,000 feet altitude and that information was not specified when
ordered, contact the appropriate authorized Southbend Service Representative or the Southbend Service
Department. Failure to install with proper orifice s izing will result in poor perform ance and may void the
warranty.
These models are design-certified for operation on natural or propane gases. For natural gas, the
convertible regulator shipped with the griddle is set to deliver a 4” W .C. pressure to the manifold. For
propane gas, it is set to deliver 10” W.C.
An adequate gas supply is imperative. Undersized or lo w pressure lines will restrict th e volume of gas
required for satisfactory performance. Fluctuations of m or e than 25 % on nat ur al gas or 10% on propa ne gas
will create problems and affect burner operating character istics. A 1/8” pressure tap is locate d on the
manifold to measure pressure.
Purge the supply line to clean out dust, dirt, or other foreig n matter before connecting the line to the griddle.
Use pipe joint compound that is suitable for use with LP gas on all threaded connections.
! CAUTION
ALL PIPE JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS MUST BE TESTED THORO UGHLY FOR GAS LEAKS.
USE ONLY SOAPY WATER FOR TESTING ON ALL GASES. NEVER USE AN OPE N FLAME T O
CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS. ALL CONNECTIONS MUST BE CHECKED FOR LEAK S AFTER THE
GRIDDLE HAS BEEN PUT INTO OPERATION. TEST PRESSURE SHOU LD NOT EXCEED 14”
W.C.
To connect the gas supply, do the following:
1. Check that the gas supply to the piping that will be connected t o the griddle is shut off.
2. Check that the manual shut-off valve inside the front panel door of the griddle is c l osed ( 6 0" m odels have
two shut-off valves).
3. Check that all control knobs on the griddle are turned “OFF. ”
4. Attach the pressure regulator shipped with the griddle to the 3/4" NPT gas inlet connector located on t he
rear of the griddle (see Figure 11 below). Be sure that the regulat or is con nected s o that the g as flo w is
in the same direction as the arrow on the bottom of the regu lator.
5. Connect the vent line from the pressure regulator to the outdoor s in accordance with local codes or, in
the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, AN SI Z223.1, Natural Gas Installation
Code, CAN/CGA-B149.1, or the Propane Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149. 2, as applicable.
6. Connect the gas inlet of the pressure regulator to the build ing’s supply s ystem. No segm ent of the gas
supply connection to the griddle should be smaller than 3 /4" NPT. Standard pipe fittings are required.
7. Turn on gas supply.
8. Check for leaks using soapy water.