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Thor Gas Oven
Installation and Operation Instructions
Model: GL172-P, GL172-N, GL173-P, GL173-N, GL174-P, GL174-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.
Model Number
WARNING: For your safety, do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliances. Keep the area
free and clear of combustible materials.
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause property damage, injury, or death. Read the installation
operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing, or
servicing this equipment.
WARNING: Instructions must be posted in a prominent location. All safety
precautions must be taken in the event the user smells gas. Safety information
can be obtained from your local gas supplier.
Ver. 2 (Rev. 0) 2016-05
Serial Number
Fourth Way, Avonmouth, Bristol, BS11 8TB,
United Kingdom
0359-15
PIN: 359CN1316
BS EN203-1:2014
Gas heated catering equipment (TYPE A)
Date Purchased
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- Page 1 PIN: 359CN1316 BS EN203-1:2014 Gas heated catering equipment (TYPE A) Model: GL172-P, GL172-N, GL173-P, GL173-N, GL174-P, GL174-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.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ................3 ..Specifications ................4 Installation ................. 9 III. Operation Guide ................ 14 Cleaning Instructions ..............21 Gas Conversion ................. 25 VII. Troubleshooting ................. 34 VIII.Exploded View ................35 Spare Parts List ................. 37 Declaration of Conformity ............41... -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Congratulations on your new THOR Gas Oven! You will be pleased with your THOR Gas Oven, and to make sure that you get the most benefit from it, you must first read the Installation and Operation Manual. Please contact your dealer or distributor if you are not sure about any aspect of the installation, instruction or the performance of your equipment. -
Page 4: Specifications
Conversion kit for Propane (for Open Burners) Dimension A - Open B- Griddle L – Total H – Height D – Depth Models Burner Length Length (mm) (mm) Length (mm) (mm) (mm) GL172-P / GL172-N 1175 GL173-P / GL173-N 1175 GL174-P / GL174-N 1175... - Page 5 Gas Specification Table MODEL: GL172 (4-Open Burner & 24” Oven) GL173 (6-Open Burner & 36” Oven) GL174 (4-Open Burner + 12” Griddle & 36” Oven) Gas Type Natural Gas (G20) Propane (G31) GL172- GL173- GL174- GL172- GL173- GL174- Model Single Burner Heat Input (KW) Open Burner...
- Page 6 Gas Type Natural Gas (G20) Propane (G31) GL172- GL173- GL174- GL172- GL173- GL174- Model Default Fully open. Setting Open Burner Air Shutter Set-up Adjust only if necessary. Adjust only if necessary. Adjustment Default Fully open. Fully open. U-Burner Air Setting Shutter Set- up (Griddle and Oven)
- Page 7 Butane (G30) LPG (G30/G31) Items GL172- GL173- GL174- GL172- GL173- GL174- Single Burner Heat Input (KW) Open Burner No. of burners Single Burner Heat Input (KW) Griddle Burner No. of burners Single Burner Heat Input (KW) Oven Burner No. of burners Total Heat Input (KW) 54.4 46.8...
- Page 8 Butane (G30) LPG (G30/G31) Items GL172- GL173- GL174- GL172- GL173- GL174- Default Setting Fully open. Fully open. Top Open Burner Air Shutter Set- Adjust only if necessary. Adjust only if necessary. Adjustment Default Setting Fully open. Fully open. U-Burner Air Shutter Set- up (Griddle Adjust only if necessary.
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Page 9: Installation
Installation III. Installation Requirements Only qualified and/or authorized persons must carry out the installation, gas conversion, and servicing/repair of this equipment. Components having adjustments protected by the manufacturer are not to be adjusted by the installation person. They must only be adjusted by an authorized service person. This equipment must be installed in an area with sufficient ventilation to prevent the occurrence of unacceptable concentrations of substances harmful to health. - Page 10 Any gas burning appliance requires adequate clearance and ventilation for optimum and trouble-free operation. The minimum installation clearances shown are to be adhered to. Do not put the equipment in an area where the equipment’s flue may be obstructed. Also, do not directly connect the equipment’s flue to any ventilation equipment or system.
- Page 11 Install the caster wheels (Optional) A set of four caster wheel is packed with units ordered with casters (Optional choice instead of feet.) A threaded plate is fastened to the base frame at each corner. Each caster has a corresponding mating thread.
- Page 12 Gas Connection Only qualified and/or authorized persons must carry out the gas connection, testing and commissioning of this equipment. After installing all the necessary parts, position the equipment in its final operating position. Before connecting the gas supply line to the equipment, check the following: Check gas type that will be supplied to the equipment.
- Page 13 For GL174 units, take caution when taking off the front panel cover. Ensure to disconnect the griddle’s piezo igniter wire before taking off the front panel cover. Remove the plug from the Manifold Pressure Test Point. Install a portable manometer on the Manifold Pressure Test Point.
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Page 14: Operation Guide
Operation Guide NOTE: This equipment is only for professional use and that it shall be used by qualified persons. Parts or components that have adjustments which are protected by the manufacturer or his agents shall not be adjusted by the user/ operator. Please use woks with a diameter between 240mm to 280mm. - Page 15 Lighting the Pilot Burner of an Open Burner The open burners of this Gas Oven are fitted with individual standing pilots, which allows the main burners to be turned ON or OFF without the need to manually re-light the burner each time that it is turned OFF, as the burner will be automatically lit by the pilot burner.
- Page 16 Lighting the Pilot Burner of the Griddle The Griddle of the GL174 model Gas Oven is fitted with an individual standing pilot, which allows the main burner to be turned ON or OFF without the need to manually re-light the burner each time that it is turned OFF, as the burner will be automatically lit by the pilot burner.
- Page 17 Lighting the Pilot Burner of the Oven The Gas Oven burner is fitted with an individual standing pilot, which allows the main burner to be turned ON or OFF without the need to manually re-light the burner each time that it is turned OFF, as the burner will be automatically lit by the pilot burner.
- Page 18 Seasoning of the griddle plate (only for GL174 models) Turn ON the griddle and heat to low temperature of about 150° C-180° C (or about 300° F- 350° F). Then, pour a small amount of cooking oil, about one ounce or 30cc per square foot of griddle surface.
- Page 19 Safety gas valve low flame adjustment: To adjust the low flame on safety gas valve, turn ON the main burner and set the knob to low flame. Pull out the knob. Turn the low flame bypass screw counterclockwise to increase the flame and clockwise to decrease the flame.
- Page 20 Important reminders Components protected by the manufacturer or his agent shall not be adjusted by the user/operator. The space between the legs at the bottom admits combustion air. DO NOT BLOCK THIS SPACE. All burners are lit from constantly burning pilots. Turning the valve to the desired flame height is all that is required to put the unit in service.
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Page 21: Cleaning Instructions
Cleaning Instructions CAUTION! Always turn the unit OFF, and follow the lock-out/tag-out procedure before performing cleaning and maintenance operation. Allow the unit to cool down first, before starting any cleaning or maintenance operation. General Clean the Gas Oven regularly. A clean Gas Oven looks better, will last longer and will perform better. - Page 22 Flue and other exterior surface: Take off the flue/splashback, and clean the flue, and other exterior surfaces of the Gas Oven with warm water and mild detergent solution using a soft sponge. Rinse with warm water, and ensure that the mild detergent solution was thoroughly rinsed off.
- Page 23 Allow the interior of the burner to drain and dry thoroughly. Thoroughly dry the trivets and burners with dry cloth or clean paper towels. Ensure that the detergent was thoroughly rinsed off to prevent corrosion on the trivets and burners. Caution: When handling hot trivets and burners, always use heat insulated gloves to prevent burns.
- Page 24 Griddle plate: Turn OFF all the burners. Do not start your cleaning process while the griddle plate is still hot. Allow the griddle to cool down first. However, it is best to clean the griddle while it is still a little warm. Be sure to wear heat insulated elbow length gloves, an apron and a closed protective eyeglass before cleaning.
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Page 25: Gas Conversion
Gas Conversion CAUTION! Only qualified/authorized service persons are to carry out gas conversion operations. Before proceeding with the gas conversion procedure, allow the unit to cool down first, and ensure that the main gas supply connected to the equipment is shut-off, and lock-out/tag- out procedure is followed, to prevent injury to persons or damage to properly. - Page 26 For the front burners, slacken the main pipe assembly connection to the safety gas valve. Then, turn the main pipe assembly towards you for easy access to the main burner injector. Slacken the Main Pipe Assembly connection to Safety Gas Valve Main Burner Injector Remove and replace the main burner injector using 13mm spanner.
- Page 27 Replace the Main Burner Injector (Griddle) – only for GL174 models Lift up the griddle plate and remove it. Then, remove the burner. Remove the two screws of the U-burner injector fix plate. Disconnect the main pipe assembly from the safety gas valve. Then, take out the main pipe assembly and remove the main burner injector and replace with the appropriate main burner injector for the gas type that the unit will operate on.
- Page 28 Reconnect the main pipe assembly to the safety gas valve and reinstall the main burner injector fix plate. When reinstalling the U-burner to the main injector, ensure that both are properly aligned with each other. U-Burner Main Burner Injector Replace the Pilot Injector (Griddle) – only for GL174 models Slacken the two screws of the pilot cover and remove it.
- Page 29 Remove and replace the Pilot Injector/FDS Injector from the pilot assembly. Use 10mm spanner to remove the Pilot Injector. Ensure to install the correct Pilot Injector. Refer to the Gas Specification Table on page 5 of this manual for the corresponding Pilot Injector size for the specific gas type that the unit will operate on.
- Page 30 Replace the pilot injector (Oven): Remove the oven’s pilot assembly from the bracket. Disconnect the pilot tube from the oven’s pilot assembly, remove and replace the Pilot Injector/FDS Injector from the pilot assembly. Ensure to install the correct Pilot Injector. Refer to the Gas Specification Table on page 5 of this manual for the corresponding Pilot Injector size for the specific gas type that the unit will operate on.
- Page 31 Replace and set the Low Flame Adjustment Screw of all safety gas valve. Remove the Low Flame Adjustment Screw from the safety gas valve. Use a screw driver and rotate counter-clockwise to loosen. Then, pull it out with long nose pliers. Low Flame Adjustment Screw Install the Low Flame Adjustment Screw.
- Page 32 Adjust the open burner’s air shutter. If Natural Gas will be used, the air shutter must be opened by about 13.8mm. If Propane, Butane or LPG will be used, the air shutter must be “FULLY OPEN”. Refer also the Gas Specification Table on page 5 of this manual for the correct air shutter setting.
- Page 33 Turn ON the pilot and main burners and check the flame for any abnormalities. Adjust the burner’s air shutter, as necessary, to eliminate yellow flame and lifting of flames, and other burner flame abnormalities. Refit the pilot covers, radiants, cast grates, front panel cover, and knobs. After converting the unit, ensure to post the new rating label and gas conversion label with the appropriate gas type used.
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Page 34: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting VII. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION TO TAKE Check the gas tank. Ensure that it is not empty. Check the gas pressure. Ensure that Not enough gas or gas pressure. you have sufficient gas pressure. Call your gas provider. ... -
Page 35: Viii.exploded View
VIII. Exploded View Model: GL172-N, GL172-P, GL173-N, GL173-P, GL174-N, GL174-P... - Page 36 Exploded View Model: GL172-N, GL172-P, GL173-N, GL173-P, GL174-N, GL174-P...
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Page 37: Spare Parts List
Spare Parts List MODEL DESCRIPTION Part No. GL172 GL172 GL173 GL173 GL174 GL174 06.05.1472004 Door assembly 06.05.1471850 01.01.1000030 Door Spring 01.01.1000026 Door Hinge 06.05.1471140 Dial (Oven) 01.22.1069534 Open Burner 01.03.1015066 Trivet 01.11.1062047 06.05.1471837 Flue Assembly 06.05.1471865 Griddle Plate Assembly 06.05.1471882 01.05.1029032 Open burner Drip Tray 01.05.1028968... - Page 38 MODEL DESCRIPTION Part No. GL172 GL172 GL173 GL173 GL174 GL174 For Propane/ Open Butane/LPG- 66.04.1820117 burner Low #70 (Ø 0.7mm) Flame bypass For Natural Gas 66.04.1820118 screw #160 (Ø 1.6mm) For Propane/ Butane/LPG 01.20.1068528 (Includes Ø 0.7mm Safety Valve bypass screw) (Open Burner) For Natural Gas...
- Page 39 MODEL DESCRIPTION Part No. GL172 GL172 GL173 GL173 GL174 GL174 Open burner Main Pipe Assembly 01.24.1070901 (Rear) For Butane/LPG 01.20.1068654 (#54) Main burner injector /Orifice - For Propane (#53) 01.20.1068653 (Open burner) For Natural Gas 01.20.1068644 (#44) Pilot Pipe Assembly (Rear) 01.24.1070904 For Propane/ Pilot...
- Page 40 MODEL DESCRIPTION Part No. GL172 GL172 GL173 GL173 GL174 GL174 Pilot Assembly/ Flame Device System – (Oven) 01.22.1069543 NOTE: No Pilot Injector Pilot Ø 0.01” (LPG) 01.20.1068567 Injector/ Ø 0.18” (Natural Injector 01.20.1068569 Gas) (Oven) - Piezo Igniter 03.99.1290085 Pilot Pipe Assembly (Oven) 06.05.1472080 Propane/ 01.20.1068654...
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Page 41: Declaration Of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity... - Page 42 Fourth Way, Avonmouth, Bristol, BS11 8TB, United Kingdom Ver. 2 (Rev. 0) 2016-05...
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