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COUNTER GRIDDLE SPECIFICATIONS
OPERATOR’S MANUAL 1182629 REV 2PAGE 5
SPECIFICATIONS
CLEARANCES
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WARNING
There must be adequate clearance between griddles and adjacent construction. Clearance in the
front must also be provided for servicing and for operation.
Minimum clearances from COMBUSTIBLE construction are 12" on sides, 8" on rear, and 4" on
bottom (order the countertop legs or floor stand).
Minimum clearances from NON-COMBUSTIBLE construction is 0" on sides, 2" on rear (the 2" deep
stand-offs on the rear may be against a wall), and 0" on the bottom.
VENTILATION
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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 death.
All griddles must be installed in such a manner that the flow of combustion and ventilation air are not
obstructed. Provisions for adequate air supply must be provided. Do not obstruct the rear of the
griddle at as combustion air enters through this area.
NOTICE
Proper ventilation is the owner’s responsibility. Any problem due to improper ventilation will not be
covered by the warranty.
Air for combustion enters the rear of the griddle. The exhaust flue runs along the top rear edge.
Southbend recommends that a ventilation canopy extend 6" past the edges of the griddle and be located 6'6"
above the floor.
If a wall exhaust fan is installed in the wall behind the griddle, it should be at least two feet above the top of
the flue opening along the back edge of the griddle.
To avoid a negative pressure condition, return air must be brought into the room to replenish the air being
removed by the ventilation exhaust fan. RETURN-AIR FANS MUST NOT BLOW DOWN INTO THE
GRIDDLE FLUE (ALONG THE TOP REAR EDGE OF THE GRIDDLE), NOR DIRECTLY ONTO THE
GRIDDLE SURFACE.
Ventilation filters should be installed at an angle of 45° or more from the horizontal. This prevents dripping
grease and facilitates collecting the run-off grease in a drip pan, usually installed with a filter.
Be sure to inspect and clean the ventilation system according to the ventilation equipment manufacturer’s
instructions.
In case of unsatisfactory performance on any appliance, check the appliance with the ventilation exhaust fan
in the “OFF” position. Do this only long enough to check equipment performance. Then turn the fan back on
and let it run to remove any exhaust that may have accumulated during the test.