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THIS MANUAL MUST BE RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL. DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. POST IN A PROMINENT LOCATION INSTRUCTIONS TO BE FOLLOWED IN THE EVENT USER SMELLS GAS.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: If the Clamshell® is to be attached to a griddle/ charbroiler in the field – it is recommended to complete the installation of mounting adapter before un-crating the Clamshell®. CAUTION: UNIT IS EXTREMELY HEAVY. FOR SAFE HANDLING, INSTALLER SHOULD...
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CLOTHING. CAREFULLY READ THE WARNING AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS ON THE LABEL OF THE CLEANER TO BE USED. CAUTION: A COMMERCIAL LIQUID GRIDDLE CLEANER IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CLEANING THE GRIDDLE OR CHARBROILER UNDER THE CLAMSHELL® AS MOST CONTAIN POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE OR SODIUM HYDROXIDE WHICH IS HARMFUL TO THE CLAMSHELL®...
Cook different products at the same time with no height adjustments needed. 2.3 Technical • Griddle operates on either Natural Gas or Propane. This must be specified when ordering. It is shipped with a Power Cord and Plug attached. •...
The griddle will arrive completely assembled inside a wood frame covered by a cardboard box and strapped to a skid. Remove the cardboard cover, cut the straps and remove the wood frame. Remove griddle from skid and place in intended location. The legs and gas regulator are located in the grease drawer. 3. UNPACKING...
1/2 an inch. NOTE: If this Clamshell® is received already mounted on a Lang griddle no further installation is required. If this Clamshell® is a separate unit proceed to section 4.3 below.
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Regulator 4. INSTALLATION CONT’D Figure 1 Legend: ACV = Automatic Cut-off Valve A = 1” Pipe B = Reduction to 3/4” Pipe C = Reduction to 1/2” Pipe D = Increase to 3/4” Pipe O = Optional second AGC Parts...
Clamshell®, the base unit must be cooled below 200°F first. • The Clamshell® has two positions, the lowered position for cooking and the raised position for griddle loading, cleaning, or griddle only use. •...
Raising the Clamshell® turns the gas burner off. • Place food on griddle/charbroiler and immediately lower the Clamshell®. The tiles will glow reddish-orange in approximately 30-45 seconds. The radiant heat from the Clamshell® will cook from the top while the griddle/charbroiler cooks the product from the bottom.
The transformer then supplies 24 VAC to the tilt switch, and to the automatic cutoff valve. • The 24 VAC to the automatic cutoff valve opens the gas valve to the griddle/charbroiler, thus allowing the base unit to operate. •...
• To clean the Clamshell®, start with a clean griddle plate. • Turn off the griddle/charbroiler thermostats and wait until the griddle/charbroiler is cool. CAUTION: DO NOT USE YOUR HAND TO CHECK GRIDDLE/CHARBROILER TEMPERATURE.
TROUBLESHOOTING 9.1 Symptoms What follows is a chart of Symptoms and Possible Causes to aid in diagnosing faults with the Clamshell®. Refer to the Symptoms column to locate the type of failure then to the Possible Cause for the items to be checked.
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9.2 TESTS NOTICE: Service on this, or any other, LANG appliance must be performed by qualified personnel only. Consult your authorized service station directory or call the factory at 1-800-224-LANG (5264), or WWW.LANGWORLD.COM For the service station nearest you. WARNING: BOTH HIGH AND LOW VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THIS APPLIANCE WHEN THE UNIT IS PLUGGED/WIRED INTO A LIVE RECEPTACLE.
(time & mileage) for the first (12) twelve months from the date of installation or eighteen (18) months from date of shipment from Lang Manufacturing, which ever comes first. IV. This warranty does not cover routine general...
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