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LOCATION
The equipment area must be kept free and clear of combustible substances.
Minimum Clearances
Combustible
Construction
Non-Combustible
Construction
Back
2"
0"
Sides
20"
0
Bottom
10"
4"
The installation location must allow adequate clearances for servicing and proper
operation. While another gas-fired cheesemelter can be placed adjacent to this
Cheesemelter, there must be no obstruction to the front of the Cheesemelter. A minimum
front clearance of 36" (91 cm) is required.
It is recommended that the cheesemelter not be installed directly over or directly adjacent
to charbroilers, griddles or fryer banks. Infrared burners can be susceptible to the effects
of grease laden smoke and installation in these locations may shorten burner life. The
cheesemelter must be installed so that it is level side to side and front to back.
Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air. Adequate clearance for air
openings into the combustion chamber must be provided. Make sure there is an adequate
supply of air in the room to replace air taken out by the ventilating system.
Do not permit fans to blow directly at the Cheesemelter. Avoid wall-type fans which
create air cross currents within the room. Avoid open windows next to the Cheesemelter.
Maintain an 18" (46 cm) clearance from the top of the flue vent to the filters of the hood
venting system or any other obstruction.
INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS
The Cheesemelter must be installed in accordance with:
In the United States of America:
1. State and local codes.
2. National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI-Z223.1/NFPA #54 (latest edition). This shall include but
not be limited to: NFPA #54 Section 10.3.5.2 for Venting. Copies may be obtained
from The American Gas Association Accredited Standards Committee Z223, @ 400
N. Capital St. NW, Washington, DC 20001 or the Secretary Standards Council, NFPA,
1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02169-7471
NOTE: In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
All gas appliances vented through a ventilation hood or exhaust system equipped with
a damper or with a power means of exhaust shall comply with 248 CMR.
3. NFPA Standard # 96
Vapor Removal from Cooking Equipment
, latest edition, available
from the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
In Canada:
1. Local codes.
2. CAN/CSA-B149.1 Natural Gas Installation (latest edition)
3. CAN/CSA-B149.2 Propane Installation Code (latest edition), available from the
Canadian Gas Association, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3
