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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS MG SERIES GAS RESTAURANT MODULAR RANGE MODELS…………………… 3 INSTALLATION…………………………………………………………………………….. 5 Uncrating…………………………………………………………………………..Location…………………………………………………………………………….. Installation Codes And Standards……………………..………………………… Assembly…………………………………………………………………………… Leveling……………………………………………………………………………... 11 Gas Connections…………………………………………………………………... 11 Testing The Gas Supply System………………………………………………… Flue Connections………………………………………………………………….. Lighting And Shutting Down The Pilots…………………………………………. OPERATION……………………………………………………………………………….. Controls……………………………………………………………………………... 14 Before First Use…………………………………………………………………….
If the supply and equipment requirements do not agree, do not proceed with the installation. Contact your dealer or Vulcan-Hart Company immediately. LOCATION The equipment area must be kept free and clear of combustible substances.
The range must be installed so that the flow of combustion and ventilation air will not be obstructed. Adequate clearance for air openings into the combustion chamber must be provided. Make sure there is an adequate supply of air in the room to allow for combustion of the gas at the burners.
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CLEANING – GRIDDLE PLATE section of this manual. 3. Remove griddle plate. With one person at either side of the griddle, gently lift griddle straight up. DO NOT pull griddle forward until the third person has checked to ensure that the capillary bulb(s) (thermostatically controlled models only) are freed from the underside of the of the griddle plate.
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b. Two 7" x 4" (17 cm x 10 cm) bricks, one to each side of the rear burner baffle area (see Fig. 1). 7. If the burner has been strapped down, use wire cutters to remove the wire strapping device. 8.
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Check the backsplash component parts against the list below to ensure that all the required parts for the backsplash installation have been obtained. • If any parts are missing, contact your dealer or closest parts depot immediately. MODELS MG12 MG24 MG36 MG48...
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It may be necessary to pull the heat shield bottom out slightly in order to clear the flue box. Be sure the backsplash is resting evenly and the channel holes are lining up with the holes provided in the right- and left-hand body side (see Fig’s. 3 & 4). Fig.
LEVELING Check the leveling of the range. Place a carpenter’s level across the range top plates. Level front to back and side to side. To adjust the leveling, tilt the range to one side and, using channel locks, unscrew the adjustable leg insert as required.
Prior to lighting, check all joints in the gas supply line for leaks. Use a soap and water solution. Do not use an open flame. After piping has been checked for leaks, all piping receiving gas should be fully purged to remove air.
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Nightly Shutdown Turn burner valve OFF; pilot will remain lit. Complete Shutdown Turn burner valve OFF; pilot will remain lit. Turn main gas supply OFF. Open Top Burners Turn main gas supply ON. Turn all top burner valve knobs ON to purge gas line of air. Turn top burner valve knobs OFF.
OPERATION The range and its parts are hot. Be very careful when operating, cleaning or servicing the range. CONTROLS OPEN TOP BURNER KNOB — Regulates gas flow to top burners. To increase heat, turn knob counterclockwise; to decrease, turn knob clockwise. HOT TOP OR GRIDDLE TOP BURNER KNOB —...
CLEANING ® Do not use Dawn dish detergent to clean the exterior or interior components of the range. Do not use scouring powder; it is extremely difficult to remove completely and can build up accumulations that will damage the oven. Vulcan painted surfaces may be cleaned using a soft cloth and mild detergent solution.
Daily Thoroughly clean backsplash, sides and front. Remove grease drip tray and pan, empty and wash out in the same manner as any ordinary cooking utensil. Clean griddle surface thoroughly. If necessary, use a griddle stone, wire brush or steel wool over the surface.
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