APW Wyott EG-24S, Owner'S Manual

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APW Wyott EG Series Electric Griddles
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GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
This equipment is designed and sold for commercial use only, and is intended for use by personnel
trained and experienced in its operation. This is not sold for consumer use in and around the home nor
for use directly by the general public in food service locations.
Before using your new equipment, read and understand all the instructions and labels associated with
the unit prior to putting it into operation. Make sure all people associated with its use understand the
units operation and safety before they use the unit.
GENERAL INSTALLATION INFORMATION
The unit is shipped fully assembled and ready to plug into a standard outlet specified for its voltage
and amp draw. If improper electrical supply can be determined through troubleshooting, contact a
qualified electrician prior to using the unit. Removal or replacement of the power cord or plug will void
the warranty. Should you require assistance, contact your local authorized service agent for any service
or required maintenance.
Set the unit so that the rear is 0.25 inches (6 mm) higher than the front using the adjustable feet. Make
certain the griddle has at least the minimum clearance on the sides and back as called out on the
nameplate of the unit.
Before using the unit for the first time, ensure to clean the unit properly. Refer to the Cleaning Procedure
document for cleaning instructions.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
For your protection we recommend that a qualified electrician work on connecting 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 for your
unit, 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.
Before making any electrical connection to this unit, check that the power supply is adequate for the
voltage, amperage, and requirements stated on the nameplate. This unit will be shipped ready to
hard wire. Make certain to disconnect the unit from the power source before installing or removing
any parts. Be absolutely sure that the ground connection for the receptacle is properly wired. Do not
connect equipment to power without proper ground connections. Improper grounding may result in
personal injury or fatality.
WIRING
Models 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 located at the rear of the unit as described on the phase diagram.
EG-36S and EG-48S models are recommended to be wired for 3-phase operation. EG-48S models are
supplied with two junction boxes and can be wire to two (2) 8 kW lines or a single 16 kW line.
CONNECT/PLUG UNIT INTO DEDICATED AC LINE WITH APPROPRIATE AMPERAGE/VOLTAGE AS
SPECIFIED ON THE NAMEPLATE OF THE UNIT.
DO NOT IMMERSE OR LET THE UNIT STAND IN WATER.
DO NOT HOSE DOWN THE UNIT OR THE TABLE/COUNTER IF THE UNIT IS ON THE TABLE/COUNTER.
KEEP AWAY FROM RUNNING WATER.