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M

ANUAL 

1178822 

REV 

3

$18.00

MEDIUM DUTY COUNTERLINE

MANUAL SECTION MD

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Medium Duty Counterline

Griddle Models MDG-24, MDG-36

(shown), and MDG-48

Thermostatic Griddle Models

MDGT-24, MDGT-36, and MDGT-48

Open Top Models MDO-12,

MDO-24, and MDO-36 (shown)

Charbroiler Models MDC-24,

MDC-36, and MDG-48

Lava-Rock Models MDCL-24,

MDCL-36 (shown), and MDCL-48

!

   WARNING

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage,

injury or death. Read the installation, operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before

installing or servicing this equipment.

1100 Old Honeycutt Road, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526

(800) 348-2558 or (919) 552-9161 

 FAX (800) 348-2558 or (919) 552-9798

IMPORTANT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Please complete this information and retain this
manual for the life of the equipment:

Model #: __________________________
Serial #: __________________________
Date Purchased: ___________________

Summary of Contents for HDO-12

Page 1: ...ING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause property damage injury or death Read the installation operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installi...

Page 2: ...ential hazard or unsafe practice that could result in injury product damage or property damage NOTICE This symbol refers to information that needs special attention or must be fully understood even th...

Page 3: ...9 Operation 12 Cleaning 14 Adjustments 16 Troubleshooting 18 Parts 21 Read these instructions carefully before attempting installation Installation and initial startup should be performed by a qualifi...

Page 4: ...to using propane gas is included see instructions in kit or page 9 of this manual This appliance should be connected ONLY to the type of gas for which it is configured An adequate gas supply is imper...

Page 5: ...ion air are not obstructed Provisions for adequate air supply must be provided Do not obstruct the front of the unit at the top by the control panel as combustion air enters through these areas NOTICE...

Page 6: ...27 2 FRONT VIEW TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW Width see table below 4 Adjustable Legs 2 8 13 7 9 8 14 0 7 4 2 2 3 9 DIMENSIONS OF GRIDDLE THERMOSTATIC GRIDDLE MODELS Model Width Number and Size of Burners Total...

Page 7: ...S Figure 3 25 7 FRONT VIEW TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW Width see table below 4 Adjustable Legs 2 8 17 5 9 7 2 2 7 8 DIMENSIONS OF CHARBROILER MODELS Model Width Number and Size of Burners Total BTU MDC 24 MDCL...

Page 8: ...3 SPECIFICATIONS Figure 4 FRONT VIEW 27 3 TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW Width see table below 4 Adjustable Legs 2 2 12 2 6 3 10 1 DIMENSIONS OF OPEN TOP MODELS Model Width Number and Size of Burners Total BTU MD...

Page 9: ...request for inspection must be made to the carrier within 15 days if there is concealed damage or loss that is not apparent until after the equipment is uncrated The carrier should arrange an inspecti...

Page 10: ...utdoors in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 Natural Gas Installation Code CAN CGA B149 1 or the Propane Installation Code CAN CG...

Page 11: ...should be checked at installation and adjusted if necessary On new installations start with the burner of the unit s furthest from the gas input to the manifold This will purge the system of air 4 Tur...

Page 12: ...pply on after the gas supply has been shut off do the following 1 Make sure all of the control valves are in the OFF position 2 Turn on the gas supply 3 Light the pilots as described below GRIDDLE THE...

Page 13: ...on the front panel that directly control the flow of gas to the section s two burners and so control the heat Turn a knob clockwise to increase the heat turn it counterclockwise to reduce the heat At...

Page 14: ...RCULAR MOTION Soil and burnt deposits which do not respond to the above procedure can usually be removed by rubbing the surface with SCOTCH BRITE scouring pads or STAINLESS scouring pads DO NOT USE OR...

Page 15: ...quick heat may cause costly damage Griddle plates cannot be guaranteed against damage due to carelessness Never place utensils on griddle Do not overheat griddle above 550 F as this will cause warpage...

Page 16: ...lots 6 Turn all burners and ovens to full ON position and read manometer 7 If manometer does not read 4 W C for natural gas or 10 W C for propane gas check the incoming gas line for proper pressure 8...

Page 17: ...urners The unburned gas will ignite at the rear and burn in this section and even up inside the backguard or shelf venting system causing structural members in this area to deteriorate Also some of th...

Page 18: ...supply pressure Only some burners in a unit produce excessive carbon deposits Incorrect orifices Primary air not adjusted properly Only some pilots produce excessive carbon deposits Pilot gas not adj...

Page 19: ...all a pressure tap in the main gas line before the range pressure regulator and install a manometer Shut off the main gas supply With each burner removed check that the orifice size is correct and cle...

Page 20: ...from Previous Page Test each burner If the flame is rising up off of the ports adjust the burner shutter closed Propane burners may have a small amount of yellow tipping This is normal If the flame is...

Page 21: ...l Number Part Number and Description For parts not listed consult a Southbend Authorized Parts Distributor or Southbend Authorized Service Agency Consult the Southbend Authorized Parts Service Distrib...

Page 22: ...lue riser 36 for Model MDG 36 1178892 1 Flue riser 48 for Model MDG 48 8 1038099 Pilot 9 1178816 Pilot extension 10 1178821 Pilot adjustment valve 11 1008745 Orifice natural 45 1008755 Orifice propane...

Page 23: ...DIUM DUTY COUNTERLINE PARTS OPERATOR S MANUAL 1178822 REV 3 PAGE 23 PARTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Medium Duty Counterline Griddle Parts See parts list on previous page Model MDG 36 is show...

Page 24: ...rifice natural 45 1008755 Orifice propane 55 12 1182553 Valve 13 1178986 1 Manifold weld assembly 24 for Model MDGT 24 1178998 1 Manifold weld assembly 36 for Model MDGT 36 1181406 1 Manifold weld ass...

Page 25: ...LINE PARTS OPERATOR S MANUAL 1178822 REV 3 PAGE 25 PARTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Medium Duty Counterline Thermostatic Griddle Parts See parts list on previous page Mod...

Page 26: ...2 Valve 13 1178845 1 Manifold weld assembly 24 for Models MDC 24 and MDCL 24 1178895 1 Manifold weld assembly 36 for Models MDC 36 and MDCL 36 1178896 1 Manifold weld assembly 48 for Models MDC 48 and...

Page 27: ...DUTY COUNTERLINE PARTS OPERATOR S MANUAL 1178822 REV 3 PAGE 27 PARTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Medium Duty Counterline Charbroiler Parts See parts list on previous page Model MDCL 36 i...

Page 28: ...ld assembly 12 for Model MDO 12 1178936 1 Manifold weld assembly 24 for Model MDO 24 1178959 1 Manifold weld assembly 36 for Model MDO 36 14 1178966 1 Grease drawer 12 for Model MDO 12 1178973 1 Greas...

Page 29: ...UM DUTY COUNTERLINE PARTS OPERATOR S MANUAL 1178822 REV 3 PAGE 29 PARTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Medium Duty Counterline Open Top Parts See parts list on previous page Model MDO 36 is sh...

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Page 32: ...hat replacement parts and occasional professional service may be necessary to extend the useful life of this unit When service is needed contact a Southbend Authorized Service Agency or your dealer To...

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