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INSTALLATION
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Congratulations on purchasing the Market Forge Altair II.
The Altair II is a single compartment countertop or two-
compartment floor model steamer featuring pressure
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less steam cooking, a circulating fan inside the cooking
chamber to speed cooking and an automatic preheated
waterfill mechanism. Altair II also features a clean water
reservoir system. The cooking chamber of the Altair II is
treated with a scratch resistant, non-stick surface.
CAUTION: Do not use utensils, steel wool, or other
harsh abrasives to clean your steamer. Scratching of
the non-stick surface and stainless steel casing may
occur.
SAFETY FEATURES
As with any cooking process, or with any piece of com-
mercial cooking equipment, there are potential hazards
to both the operator and the piece of equipment if care
is not taken. In designing the Altair II steamer, safety fea-
tures have been built in to protect against many of these
potential hazards, but TRAINING OF EACH OPERATOR
AND CAREFUL ADHERENCE TO ALL WARNINGS ARE
NECESSARY TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF USERS.
1.
Diagnostic sensor shut-off:
The thermostat control-
ler has a built in diagnostic feature that will automati-
cally shut down all heaters if the sensor probe fails,
which will avoid overheating.
2.
High Limit shutoff:
If the steamer runs dry the heat-
ers will shut down.
3.
Overflow:
An overflow standpipe incorporated into
the reservoir drain allows water to flow out the back
drain of the steamer in case of a waterfill malfunction.
WARNING
Failure to keep the overflow outlets clear and
unobstructed may result in hot water flowing
out the door of the steamer. A blocked over-
flow and drain could allow water to flow to the
countertop or floor, which can cause slippery
conditions. Modifying the steamer to operate
without the overflow standpipe could cause
dangerous situations and will void the war-
ranty.
4.
High water sensor:
Two water level sensors are
located on the lower backside of the steamer. The
lower sensor activates the waterfill mechanism. The
upper sensor will shut off water flow if an overflow
situation occurs. It is important that both sensors are
kept clean so that the stainless part is shiny.
WARNING
Failure to keep both water level sensors clean
may result in hot water flowing out the over-
flow or the front door of the steamer.
5.
Door open safety switch:
There is a safety switch
built into the door frame that shuts down heaters, fan
and lights when the door is opened. Once the door
is closed, all functions return. THE DOOR MUST BE
FIRMLY CLOSED IN ORDER FOR THE STEAMER
TO FUNCTION. IF STEAM IS ESCAPING, DOOR IS
NOT PROPERLY SHUT AND MAY AFFECT COOK
TIMES, PRODUCT QUALITY AND WATER CON-
SUMPTION.
6.
Time delay relay:
The steamer has two timers built
into the electrical system to shut down should the wa-
ter level system fail. When the steamer is first turned
on and the reservoir is empty two countdown timers
will begin to count. If it takes longer than 60 seconds
for the level of the water to come into contact with the
lower water sensor probe, the heaters and the heat-
ing light will turn off. After the water comes in contact
with the lower probe the heat and heating light will
come back on.
DIMENSIONS
•
4-pan:
External dimensions are 24” wide x 26¼” high
(plus 4”-6” adjustable legs) x 28¾“ deep (plus vent
pipe).
•
6-pan:
External dimensions are 24” wide x 33¼” high
(plus 4”-6” adjustable legs) x 28¾” deep (plus vent
pipe).
•
8-pan:
External dimensions are 24” wide x 52½” high
(plus 6”-9” adjustable legs) x 28¾” deep (plus vent
pipe).
•
10-pan:
External dimensions are 24” wide x 59½”
high (plus 6”-9” adjustable legs) x 28¾” deep (plus
vent pipe).
•
12-pan:
External dimensions are 24” wide x 66½”
high (plus 6”-9” adjustable legs) x 28¾” deep (plus
vent pipe).
SERVICE CONTACTS
Should repairs be required, a network of authorized agen
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cies is available to assist with prompt service. A current
Directory of Authorized Service Agencies may be ob
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tained by contacting the factory.
