Page 2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
S AFETY P RECAUTIONS I NFRARED C HEESE M ELTER P AGE 2 OF 24 O W NER ’ S M ANUAL 1186531 REV 2 (09/11) SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before installing and operating this equipment, be sure everyone involved in its operation is fully trained and aware of precautions. Accidents and problems can be caused by fail...
Page 3 - NTRODUCTION; Location of Serial Plate
I NFRARED C HEESE M ELTER I NTRODUCTION O W NER ’ S M ANUAL 1186531 REV 2 (09/11) P AGE 3 OF 24 I NTRODUCTION Congratulations! You have purchased one of the finest pieces of heavy-duty commercial cooking equipment on the market. You will find that your new equipment, like all Southbend equipment, ha...
Page 4 - PECIFICATIONS; NOTICE; LEARANCES; WARNING
S PECIFICATIONS I NFRARED C HEESE M ELTER P AGE 4 OF 24 O W NER ’ S M ANUAL 1186531 REV 2 (09/11) S PECIFICATIONS NOTICE Local codes regarding installation vary greatly from one area to another. The National Fire Protection Association, Inc., states in its NFPA 96 latest edition that local codes are...
Page 5 - ENTILATION; AS
I NFRARED C HEESE M ELTER S PECIFICATIONS O W NER ’ S M ANUAL 1186531 REV 2 (09/11) P AGE 5 OF 24 V ENTILATION WARNING Improper ventilation can result in personal injury or death. Ventilation which fails to properly remove flue products can cause headaches, drowsiness, nausea, or could result in dea...
Page 7 - IMENSIONS
I NFRARED C HEESE M ELTER S PECIFICATIONS O W NER ’ S M ANUAL 1186531 REV 2 (09/11) P AGE 7 OF 24 D IMENSIONS Figure 2 WIDTH (W) WIDTH (W) Countertop Model Wall Mount Model WIDTH (W) DEPTH (D) HEIGH T (H) DEPTH (D) HEIGH T (H) 16" (406) 2" (51) 19" (483) 36" (914) 24" (610) 40.5&...
Page 8 - PERATION; DANGER
O PERATION I NFRARED C HEESE M ELTER P AGE 8 OF 24 O W NER ’ S M ANUAL 1186531 REV 2 (09/11) O PERATION DANGER EXPLOSION AND ASPHYXIATION HAZARD In the event a gas odor is detected, shut down equipment at the main gas shut-off valve and immediately call the emergency phone number of your gas supplie...
Page 9 - Cheese Melter Operation
I NFRARED C HEESE M ELTER O PERATION O W NER ’ S M ANUAL 1186531 REV 2 (09/11) P AGE 9 OF 24 Figure 3 Cheese Melter Operation Keep the bottom drip pan in place when in use. Without it in place, excessive air is pulled past the burners, reducing temperature and cooking efficiency. O PERATION OF I NFR...
Page 10 - HUTDOWN OF
O PERATION I NFRARED C HEESE M ELTER P AGE 10 OF 24 O W NER ’ S M ANUAL 1186531 REV 2 (09/11) 2. Turn on the gas supply to the cheese melter (if not already on). 3. Light the pilots. To light the pilots on a cheese melter WITH the flame failure option, do the following: 1. Turn the control valves on...
Page 11 - LEANING
I NFRARED C HEESE M ELTER C LEANING & M AINTENANCE O W NER ’ S M ANUAL 1186531 REV 2 (09/11) P AGE 11 OF 24 C LEANING & M AINTENANCE WARNING Shut off the gas supply to the appliance before cleaning or performing maintenance on any gas appliance. The appliance may be equipped with a restraint...
Page 13 - NSTALLATION; TEP; IMMEDIATELY INSPECT FOR SHIPPING DAMAGE
I NFRARED C HEESE M ELTER I NSTALLATION O W NER ’ S M ANUAL 1186531 REV 2 (09/11) P AGE 13 OF 24 I NSTALLATION NOTICE These installation procedures must be followed by qualified personnel or warranty will be void. Local codes regarding installation vary greatly from one area to another. The National...
Page 14 - Mounting of Infrared Cheese Melter on Flue-Riser
I NSTALLATION I NFRARED C HEESE M ELTER P AGE 14 OF 24 O W NER ’ S M ANUAL 1186531 REV 2 (09/11) S TEP 2 A : M OUNT ON F LUE R ISER OF R ANGE If the cheese melter is to be mounted over a range, a special flue riser is shipped with the cheese melter and range. Depending on the shipping requirements, ...
Page 15 - Installation of Wall Bracket for Cheese Melter
I NFRARED C HEESE M ELTER I NSTALLATION O W NER ’ S M ANUAL 1186531 REV 2 (09/11) P AGE 15 OF 24 S TEP 2 B : M OUNT ON W ALL The cheese melter is installed by first attaching a mounting bracket to the wall, then attaching the cheese melter to the bracket. 1. Attach the wall-mount assembly to the wal...
Page 16 - Attaching Legs for Countertop Infrared Cheese Melter
I NSTALLATION I NFRARED C HEESE M ELTER P AGE 16 OF 24 O W NER ’ S M ANUAL 1186531 REV 2 (09/11) S TEP 2 C : A TTACH C OUNTERTOP L EGS 1. Install each leg by screwing them into the threaded holes in the bottom of the base. 2. Stand the cheese melter on its legs and position to minimum clearances spe...
Page 17 - CAUTION; Installation of Sloped Enclosure (If Ordered)
I NFRARED C HEESE M ELTER I NSTALLATION O W NER ’ S M ANUAL 1186531 REV 2 (09/11) P AGE 17 OF 24 CAUTION ALL PIPE JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS MUST BE TESTED THOROUGHLY FOR GAS LEAKS. USE ONLY SOAPY W ATER FOR TESTING ON ALL GASES. NEVER USE AN OPEN FLAME TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS. ALL CONNECTIONS MUST BE CH...
Page 19 - ERVICE; ROUBLESHOOTING
I NFRARED C HEESE M ELTER S ERVICE O W NER ’ S M ANUAL 1186531 REV 2 (09/11) P AGE 19 OF 24 S ERVICE WARNING ADJUSTMENTS AND SERVICE WORK MAY BE PERFORMED ONLY BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN WHO IS EXPERIENCED IN, AND KNOWLEDGEABLE WITH, THE OPERATION OF COMMERCIAL COOKING EQUIPMENT. TO ASSURE YOUR CONFI...
Page 20 - Access to Serviceable Parts
S ERVICE I NFRARED C HEESE M ELTER P AGE 20 OF 24 O W NER ’ S M ANUAL 1186531 REV 2 (09/11) A CCESS TO S ERVICEABLE P ARTS Some serviceable parts are only accessible by removing body side panels and the front panel. The main front panel is fastened with six sheet-metal screws. To remove the front pa...
Page 21 - DJUSTMENT OF
I NFRARED C HEESE M ELTER S ERVICE O W NER ’ S M ANUAL 1186531 REV 2 (09/11) P AGE 21 OF 24 A DJUSTMENT OF G AS P RESSURE R EGULATOR The regulator is preset for 4" W.C. for natural gas, or 10" W.C. for propane gas. If adjustment is necessary, do the following: 1. Turn cheese melter control k...
Page 24 - INFRARED
I NFRARED C HEESE M ELTER P AGE 24 OF 24 O W NER ’ S M ANUAL 1186531 REV 2 (09/11) INFRARED CHEESE MELTER A product with the Southbend name incorporates the best in durability and low maintenance. W e all recognize, however, that replacement parts and occasional professional service may be necessary...