Important Safety Information - Hatco GR2A-24 Installation And Operating Manual

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Read the following important safety information before using this equipment to avoid serious
injury or death and to avoid damage to equipment or property.
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAzARD:
• Units supplied without an electrical plug require a
hardwired connection to on-site electrical system.
Connection must be properly grounded and of correct
voltage, size, and
specifications of unit. Contact a qualified electrician to
determine and perform proper electrical connection.
• Turn OFF power switch, turn off power at circuit
breaker, and allow unit to cool before performing any
cleaning, adjustments, or maintenance.
• DO NOT submerge or saturate with water. Unit is not
waterproof. Do not operate if unit has been submerged
or saturated with water.
• This unit is not "jet-proof" construction. Do not use jet-
clean spray to clean this unit.
• Do not steam clean or use excessive water on unit.
• Use only Genuine Hatco Replacement Parts when
service is required. Failure to use Genuine Hatco
Replacement Parts will void all warranties and may
subject operators of the equipment to hazardous
electrical voltage, resulting in electrical shock or burn.
Genuine Hatco Replacement Parts are specified to
operate safely in the environments in which they are
used. Some aftermarket or generic replacement parts
do not have the characteristics that will allow them to
operate safely in Hatco equipment.
FIRE HAzARD:
• Locate unit the correct distance from combustible walls
and materials. If safe distances are not maintained,
discoloration or combustion could occur. Refer to
specific installation and mounting information in this
manual for proper clearances.
• Make sure to follow the installation information listed
below for specific food warmers. If safe distances are not
maintained, discoloration or combustion could occur.
a. Do not install standard wattage food warmers (GR2A,
and GR2AL Series) less than 17" (432 mm) above
combustible surfaces.
b. Do not install high wattage food warmers (GR2AH
Series) less than 20" (508 mm) above combustible
surfaces.
c. Do not install high wattage food warmers with lights
(GR2AHL Series) less than 22" (559 mm) above
combustible surfaces.
d. Do not install dual food warmers (GR2A-XXD Series)
less than 27" (689 mm) above combustible surfaces.
e. Do not install high wattage, dual food warmers
(GR2AH-XXD and GR2AHL-XXD Series) less than 32"
(813 mm) above combustible surfaces.
f. Install all Designer food warmers with a minimum
distance of 6" (152 mm) from a combustible wall or
adjacent surface.
EXPLOSION HAzARD: Do not store or use gasoline or
other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.
Form No. GR2AM-1116
configuration for electrical
IMPORTANT SAFETy INSTRUCTIONS
Use only light bulbs that meet or exceed (National
Sanitation Foundation (NSF) standards and are specifically
designed for food holding areas. Breakage of light bulbs
not specially coated could result in personal injury and/or
food contamination.
This unit is not intended for use by children or persons
with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities.
Ensure proper supervision of children and keep them away
from the unit.
Make sure all operators have been instructed on the safe
and proper use of the unit.
Make sure food product has been heated to the proper
food-safe temperature before placing in unit. Failure to heat
food product properly may result in serious health risks.
This unit is for holding pre-heated food product only.
This unit has no "user-serviceable" parts. If service is
required on this unit, contact an Authorized Hatco Service
Agent or contact the Hatco Service Department at
800-558-0607 or 414-671-6350.
BURN HAzARD: Some exterior surfaces on the unit will get
hot. Use caution when touching these areas.
Standard and approved manufacturing oils may smoke up to
30 minutes during initial startup. This is a temporary condition.
Operate unit without food product until smoke dissipates.
Strip heaters equipped with incandescent lights that
require a circuit breaker larger than 20 amps for the heat
element must have a separate circuit breaker for the
incandescent lights that is 20 amps or less.
Units are voltage-specific. Refer to specification label for
electrical requirements before beginning installation.
To prevent premature failure of components due to
excessive heat, remote mounted control switches must be
installed outside the heat zone and steam generating
equipment.
Damage to any countertop material caused by heat
generated from Hatco equipment is not covered under the
Hatco warranty. Contact the manufacturer of the
countertop material for application information.
Use non-abrasive cleaners and cloths only. Abrasive cleaners
and cloths could scratch the finish of the unit, marring its
appearance and making it susceptible to soil accumulation.
IMPORTANT—DO NOT use paper towel or glass cleaner to
clean polycarbonate surfaces. Paper towel and glass
cleaner may scratch the material. Wipe off polycarbonate
surfaces using a soft, clean, water-dampened cloth.
Do not locate unit in area with excessive air movement
around unit. Avoid areas that may be subject to active air
movements or currents (i.e., near exhaust fans/hoods, air
conditioning ducts, and exterior doors).
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