Vollrath FC-4SH Operator's Manual

Low-Profile Heat Strips
Fire, Injury, Death Hazard.
Correct precautions, procedures and
regulations for usage must be followed.
Operation and safety training is necessary for
all users of this equipment
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
To help ensure safe use, please read and fully understand this
manual and all safety messages before operation!
WARNING
Warning indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Caution indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE: addresses practices not related to physical injury.
To reduce risk of injury or damage to the unit
• Use only grounded electrical circuits matching the nameplate-
rated voltage.
• Use equipment in a flat, level position.
• Do not spray equipment with liquids or foams.
• Keep equipment and wiring away from open flames, electric
burners, and excessive heat.
• Do not operate unattended.
• Do not operate if equipment is damaged or malfunctioning.
FUNCTION AND PURPOSE
Strips are designed to maintain preheated food at proper
serving temperatures between 104 °F (40 °C) and 165 °F (74 °C).
They are not intended or designed to cook raw food or reheat
prepared food — nor are they intended for household, industrial
or laboratory use.
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WARNING
Operator's Manual
Item Description
FC-4SH Low-Profile Heat Strip
120V or 208V, 18" – 84"
Accessories Description
353028-2 1" Mounting Bracket
353029-2 2" Mounting Bracket
CLEARANCE, CODES, AND REQUIREMENTS
• This unit must be installed where heat will not damage surfaces
or other surrounding materials. Damages that occur in the heat
zone of this product are not covered under warranty.
• Refer to the following Clearance Table for safe spacing.
• Heat strips have been evaluated for use above steam tables.
• Each unit must be hard-wired into a dedicated circuit that
matches the label rating found on the front of the heat strip.
• Stock-wire leads are rated 450 °C minimum and must not be
replaced with lower-temperature wire.
• All wiring between food warmer and control box must be
enclosed immediately in conduit or other material that meets or
exceeds state and local codes.
Non-
Clearance Combustible
Minimum Surface
(Uncoated Strip)
Top of strip 1" (2.5 cm)
to surface
above
Side of strip 1" (2.5 cm)
to adjacent
surface
End of strip 1" (2.5 cm)
to adjacent
surface
Bottom
of strip to
11" (27.9 cm)
surface
below
Non-
Combustible Combustible
Surface Surface
(Coated Strip)
2" (5.1 cm) 2" (5.1 cm)
4" (10.2 cm) 5" (12.7 cm)
1" (2.5 cm) 4" (10.2 cm)
16" (40.6 cm) 18" (45.7 cm)
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