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Responsive, Reliable Solutions
5. Operation
5.1 Morning Startup
ALWAYS TURN VENTILATION SYSTEM ON BEFORE STARTING ROTISSERIE. IT
IS REQUIRED TO REMOVE COMBUSTION BY-PRODUCTS AND GREASE-LADEN
AIR.
5.1.1 Starting the Rotisserie
1. Make sure the drain valve is closed as shown in Figure 5-1.
2. Make sure the gas valve to the rotisserie is opened.
3. Turn on the ventilation hoods.
4. Set the thermostat to the desired temperature. Refer to table
below for settings.
Position:
1-4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Temperature:
100˚ F
38˚ C
450˚ F
232˚ C
490˚ F
254˚ C
530˚ F
277˚ C
570˚ F
299˚ C
610˚ F
650˚ F
5. With power connected to the rotisserie, turn on the Blaze by pulling out the red main on/off switch shown in
Figure 4-2, Figure 4-4 and Figure 4-5.
6. Open the water inlet valve (see Figure 5-1) and fill the water pan to the top of the overflow drain. Close the
water inlet valve.
Figure 5-1: Drain Valve & Water Inlet Valve
If the red alarm lamp is flashing, indicating the burner did not light, open the door for 5
minutes and retry. See the safety lockout section of the troubleshooting chapter on page
16 if the problem continues.
The rotisserie cannot be operated during a power failure. In the event of a
prolonged power failure, do not attempt to operate the rotisserie. Turn off the red
main on/off switch and close the gas valve. When power has been restored, open
the gas valve, pull out the red main on/off switch and resume normal operation.
Water Inlet Valve
Drain Valve
