INSTALLATION - GAS UTILITY CONNECTIONS-STANDARDS AND CODES
Qualified installation personnel, licensed and bonded, must be experienced in such work, familiar with all precautions required and
have complied with all requirements of state or local authorities having jurisdiction.
The ventilation of these units should be in accordance with local codes. In absence of local codes, refer to the national ventilation
code titled, Standard for the Installation of Equipment for the Removal of Smoke and Grease Laden Vapors from Commercial
Cooking Equipment, NFPA-96-Latest Edition.
The appliance is to be installed with a check valve in accordance with applicable federal, province and local codes.
GENERAL EXPORT INSTALLATIONS
Installation must conform to Local and National Standards. Local installation codes
and/or requirements may vary. If you have any questions regarding the proper installation or operation of your American Range
Fryer, please contact your local distributor. If you do not have a local distributor, contact American Range
Corporation at 1.888.753.9898 or visit us at www.americanrange.com
The installation instructions contained here are for the use of qualified
installation and service personnel only. Installation or service by other
than certified / licensed personnel will void the warranty and will result
in damage to the fryer and/or injury to the operator.
WARNING
!
The installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1NFPA54, or the Natural and Propane Gas Installation Code, CSA B149.1, as applicable, including:
1. The appliance and its individual shut-off valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping
system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressure in excess of 1/2 PSI (3.5KPa).
2. The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individually manual shut-off valve during
any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressure equal to or less then 1/2 PSI (3.5KPa).
The gas supply line must be at least 3/4” ID (inside dimensions) size as the gas inlet of the appliance.
Owner’s Manual
Wood Chip Smoker
13592 Desmond St., Pacoima, CA 91331 818.897.0808 tel 888.753.9898 toll free www.americanrange.com
4
INSTRUCTIONS
The area around the appliance must be keep free and clear of combustibles such as solvents, cleaning liquid, broom, rags, etc.
All threaded joints of the appliance piping must be sealed with a compound that is resistant to the action of natural gas or liquefied
petroleum gases and the joint connection checked for gas leaks using a soapy water solution before lighting the pilots.
Proper clearances must be provided at the front of the appliance for servicing and proper operation.
For proper combustion and ventilation provisions shall be incorporated in the design of the kitchen, to ensure adequate supply of
fresh air and adequate clearance for air openings into the combustion chamber.
For proper operation of the appliance, do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
A manual gas shut-off valve shall be installed when the appliance is connected to the gas supply.
The rating plate is located inside of the left side panel.
The connecting wiring diagram is located on the lower inside of the left side panel.
INSTALLATION
