IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO INSTALL GAS EQUIPMENT, WHO SHOULD PERFORM THE INITIAL FIELD START-UP AND ADJUSTMENTS OF THE EQUIPMENT COVERED BY THIS MANUAL. POST IN A PROMINENT LOCATION THE INSTRUCTIONS TO BE FOLLOWED IN THE EVENT THE SMELL OF GAS IS DETECTED.
INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND CARE OF Cheesemelters are produced with quality workmanship and material. Proper installation, usage and maintenance of your Cheesemelter will result in many years of satisfactory performance. Model VCM24, CMJ24 VCM34, CMJ34 VCM36, CMJ36 VCM48, CMJ48 VCM60, CMJ60 VCM72, CMJ72 Before installing, verify that the type of gas supply (natural or propane) agrees with the specifications on the rating plate located underneath the grease drip pan.
The installation location must allow adequate clearances for servicing and proper operation. While another gas-fired cheesemelter can be placed adjacent to this Cheesemelter, there must be no obstruction to the front of the Cheesemelter. A minimum front clearance of 36" (91 cm) is required. Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
Fig. 1 1. Remove existing rear shelf and install the reinforced high shelf. 2. Install mounting brackets on both top corners of reinforced shelf, using the four bolts provided. 3. Place and align Cheesemelter on top of brackets; place the back of the unit flush with the rear of the shelf.
GAS PRESSURE REGULATOR INSTALLATION Gas regulator pressure is preset at 5” Water Column (W.C.) for natural gas, and 10” W.C. for propane gas. No further adjustment should be required. Install the regulator as close to the cheesemelter on the gas supply line as possible. Make sure that the arrow on the underside of the regulator is oriented in the direction of gas flow to the cheesemelter (Fig.
WARNING: THE CHEESEMELTER AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. BE CAREFUL WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING OR SERVICING THE CHEESEMELTER. CONTROLS Burner Valve — the burner valve regulates the flow of gas throughout the Sliding Shelves (Rack) — Grease Pan (Drip Tray) — Pilot Adjustment Valve —...
LOADING AND UNLOADING Place the rack in the desired position. Pull the rack out for loading. Load as quickly as possible and avoid spillage. Push the rack into place and cook for the appropriate time. Lower and pull the rack out for unloading. CLEANING Interior When the Cheesemelter is cool, remove rack.
PROBLEM Uneven heating Side burning Too much top heat Uneven heat, side to side Uneven heat, front to back Dried-out products Pilot outage Poor ignition TROUBLESHOOTING POSSIBLE CAUSES 1. Temperature too low 2. Improper operation of Cheesemelter 3. Fluctuating gas pressure 1.