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Recautions
To ensure safe operation, read the following statements and understand
their meaning. This manual contains safety precautions which are
explained below. Please read carefully.
WARNING
Warning is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that
can
cause
severe
personal injury, death, or substantial property damage if the
warning is ignored.
CAUTION
Caution is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that
will
or
can
cause
minor
personal injury or property damage if the caution is
ignored.
NOTE
Note is used to notify people of installation, operation, or maintenance
information that is important but not hazard-related.
For Your Safety!
These precautions should be followed at all times. Failure to follow
these precautions could result in injury to yourself and others or damage
the equipment.
To reduce risk of injury or damage to the unit:
Use only grounded electrical outlets or circuits matching the nameplate
rated voltage.
Unit should only be used in a flat, level position.
Turn off unit and let it cool before cleaning or moving.
Do not operate unattended.
Do not use extension cords, power strips or surge protectors with this
unit.
Install with distances specified in the
Unit Installation
section of this
manual. Minimum distance to the following surfaces.
Combustible surroundings
5” Sides 2” Top
Non Combustible surroundings
1” Sides 1” Top
Setback from edge of pass-through 8” from any edge
Units that require wiring for installation must follow National Electrical
Code (NEC) standards and local ordinances.
Only use coated light bulbs that meet NSF standards and are
specifically designed for foodservice areas. Breakage of bulbs that are
not coated could cause injury or contaminate food.
Do not place materials on or allow combustible materials to come in
contact with unit.
There are no serviceable parts in this unit. Contact a Vollrath
Authorized Service Agent for service.
Authorized service agent must use genuine Vollrath replacement parts.
Failure to do so will void warranty and may cause a safety hazard.
Do not spray controls or outside of unit with liquids or cleaning agents.
Units that require a circuit breaker larger than 20 amps must have
separate circuit for the lighting circuit that is less than 20 amps.
f
unction
and
p
uRpose
Heat Strips = These units are intended to be used as a heat source to help
maintain food at safe temperatures until served. They are not intended
or designed to cook raw food or to reheat prepared food. Food must be
prepared and placed in food stations at proper temperatures.
Light Strips = These units are intended to illuminate food serving display
areas or food preparation areas.
u
npacking
the
e
quipment
and
i
nitial
s
etup
Carefully remove crating or packaging materials from the unit. Dispose of all
packaging ,materials in an environmentally responsible manner.
WARNING
Fire Hazard.
Do not install unit near combustible material. Do not
place combustible material under or on top of unit.
Discoloration or combustion could occur.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard.
Keep water and other liquids from entering the
inside of the unit. Liquid inside the unit could cause
an electrical shock. Unit must be installed by
qualified personal in accordance with all local and
national ordinances.
Do not use a power cord that
has been modified or damaged
.
This unit must be installed by qualified personal in compliance with electrical
codes. The following distances must be kept between the unit and the
surrounding surfaces for safe operation. It is recommended that two (2) or
more people assist with the installation of this unit.
A
B
C
Heat Strip
Minimum Clearances
Single
Non-Combustible
Surface
Single
Combustible
Surface
Dual
Non-Combustible
Surface
Dual
Combustible
Surface
A
Top of strip to surface above (minimum)
1" (2.5 cm)
2" (5.1 cm)
1" (2.5 cm)
2" (5.1 cm)
B
Bottom of strip to surface
below
Medium Wattage
11" (27.9 cm)
13" (33.0 cm)
18" (45.7 cm)
20" (50.8 cm)
High Wattage
16" (40.6 cm)
16" (40.6 cm)
24" (60.9 cm)
25" (63.5 cm)
C
Side of strip to adjacent surface (minimum)
1" (2.5 cm)
5" (12.7 cm)
1" (2.5 cm)
5" (12.7 cm)
Setback from front opening on pass through application: maximum of 8" (20.3 cm)
