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Thor Gas Hot Plate Installation and Operation Instructions Model: GE756-P, GE756-N, GE757-P, GE757-N IMPORTANT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Please complete this information and retain this manual for the life of the equipment. For Warranty Service and/or parts, this information is required.
Contents Introduction ....................1 Specifications ....................2 General Pack Contents Gas Supply Requirements Dimensions ....................3 Installation ....................5 Installation Requirements Unpacking Location Clearances Assembly Gas Connection Operation ......................7 Operation Guide Description of Controls Open Burners Cleaning and Maintenance ................10 General After Each Use Daily Cleaning Weekly Cleaning Periodic Maintenance...
Introduction We are confident that you will be delighted with your Thor Gas Hot Plate, and it will become a most valued appliance for you. To ensure you receive the utmost benefit from your new Gas Hot Plate, there are two important things you can do.
SPECIFICATION General Commercial heavy duty hot plate with cast iron trivets and burners, and fitted with full pilot and flame failure protection. Pack Contents The following is included: Thor Gas Hot Plate Feet Instruction Manual Gas Supply Requirements...
Installation Installation Requirements NOTE: • It is most important that this appliance is installed correctly and that operation is correct before use. Installation shall comply with local gas, health and safety requirements. • This appliance shall be installed with sufficient ventilation to prevent the occurrence of unacceptable concentrations of substances harmful to health.
Installation Clearances NOTE: Only non-combustible materials can be used in close proximity to this appliance. Combustible Surface Non Combustible Surface Left / Right Hand Side 250mm Rear 250mm Assembly NOTE: • This appliance is assembled before delivery except feet. • This appliance is fitted with adjustable feet to enable the appliance to be positioned securely and level. This should be carried out on completion of the gas connection.
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Installation Check that the gas operating pressure. NOTE: The operating pressure to be measured at the manifold test point and with 2 burners operating at the ‘High Flame’ setting. Turn off the mains gas supply and bleed the gas out of the appliance gas lines. Turn on the gas supply and the appliance.
Operation Operation Guide CA UTION: • This appliance is for professional use and is only to be used by qualified persons. • Only authorized service persons are to carry out installation, servicing or gas conversion operation operations. • Components having adjustments protected by the manufacturer should not be adjusted by the user/operator.
Operation 1. Lighting the Main Burners The hot plates are fitted with individual standing pilots for each open burner which allows the main burners to be turned ON- OFF without the need to manually re-light the burner each time that it is turned ON, as the burner will be automatically lit itself by the pilot burner.
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Operation Main burner air supply: 1. For efficient burner operation, a proper balance of gas volume and primary air supply must be maintained which will result in complete combustion. Insufficient air supply results in a yellow streaming flame. Primary air supply is controlled by an air shutter on the front of the burner. 2.
Cleaning and Maintenance CA UTION: Always turn off the gas supply before cleaning. This appliance is not water proof. Do not use water jet spray to clean this appliance. GENERAL Clean the Gas Hot Plate regularly. A clean Gas Hot Plate looks better, will last longer and will perform better.
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Cleaning and Maintenance Trivets and Burners Pic1 a. Remove the trivets from the top of the appliance (Refer to pic1). b. Remove the burner from the top of the bracket of appliance (Refer to Pic2). c. The trivets and burners should be cleaned with a mild detergent and hot water solution using a soft bristled brush.
Trouble Shooting This section provides an easy reference guide to the more common problems that may occur during the operation of your equipment. The fault finding guide in this section is intended to help you correct, or at least accurately diagnose problems with your equipment. Although this section covers the most common problems reported, you may encounter a problem not covered in this section.
Replacement Parts List IMPORTANT: Only genuine authorized replacement parts should be used for the servicing and repair of this appliance. The instructions supplied with the parts should be followed when replacing components. For further information and servicing instructions, contact your nearest authorized service branch. When ordering replacement parts, please quote the part number and the description listing below.
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