General Information; Installation; Exhaust Canopy; General Operating Procedures - Star Ultra Max 724TA Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION

This equipment is designed and sold for commercial use only by personnel trained and experienced
CAUTION
in its operation and is not sold for consumer use in and around the home nor for use directly by the
general public in food service locations. For equipment to be used by the general public, please
contact the factory.

INSTALLATION

The griddles are equipped for the voltage indicated on the nameplate mounted on the front panel.
They will operate on alternating current (AC) only.
DO NOT CONNECT TO DIRECT CURRENT (DC).
WARNING
The installation of the electric griddle should conform to the:
NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE AND ALL LOCAL ELECTRIC CODES AND
ORDINANCES AND THE LOCAL ELECTRIC COMPANY RULES AND
REGULATIONS
For your protection we recommend that a qualified electrician install this griddle. He should be
familiar with electrical installations and all electric codes. Proper connections and power supply are
essential for efficient performance. The external wiring should be in conduit or an approved type
of flexible cable suitable for operation at the temperature indicated on the wiring diagram, and of a
proper size to carry the load. The supply circuit should be properly fused and equipped with a means
of disconnecting, as required by local electrical code. THE BODY OF THE GRIDDLE SHOULD BE
GROUNDED (DO NOT GROUND TO A GAS SUPPLY LINE).

EXHAUST CANOPY

Griddles inherently create a good deal of heat and smoke and should be installed under an efficient
exhaust hood with flame proof filters. A vertical distance of not less than 48" shall be provided
between the top of the appliance and filters or any other combustible material. Exhaust installation
must conform to local codes.
AIR SUPPLY:

GENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURES

The Ultra-Max series electric griddles may be wired for operation in the field for either 1-phase or
3-phase power supplies by making line connections at the junction box(es) located at the rear of the
unit. Models 724T-230/400V, 736T-230/400V & 748T-230/400V, should be wired for 3-phase power
supply only. Two junction boxes are provided on the 760T & 772T for making line connections.
CONNECTING POWER SUPPLY
Detach cover on junction box at rear of unit. There is a terminal block for the supply connection in the
junction box. Wires can be rerouted in the terminal block for 3phase hook-up. See wiring diagrams
and model voltage on unit panel
LOCATING AND LEVELING THE UNIT
Do not install the unit closer than 1-inch from a side wall and/or closer than 1-inch from a rear
wall. Make sure the unit is properly ventilated. Level unit by adjusting the (4) feet which have an
adjustment of 1-3/4" (43.75mm) for accurate leveling and perfect line-up with other Ultra-Max series
units.
Provisions for adequate air supply must be provided.
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