MP5032-2104
XLR8 HEATED PLATEN
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3.8 START UP PROCEDURE
1. Ensure both arms are square with the griddle.
Use the griddle sides as a reference.
2. If adjustment is needed, loosen the nuts that
hold the lift assembly to the base lift bracket.
3. Resecure the nuts once the arm assembly has
been squared.
3.8.1 (OPTIONAL) UNLOCK PLATEN FLOAT
Should the customer wish it is possible to
unlock the platen:
1. Loosen the two #10-24 X 1” Truss head
cover mounting screws enough to lift the
controller cover up but don’t attempt to
remove the screws.
2. Lift off the controller cover and allow to
hang to one side.
3. Use a 5/16” wrench, socket wrench or
nut driver to loosen the four #6-32 nyloc
nuts retaining the float locks.
4. Remove completely or adjust the float
locks to achieve the desired amount of
float.
5. If the float locks are retained, tighten the
four #6-32 nyloc nuts retaining the float
locks to hold them in in the new position.
6. If the float locks are not retained, tighten
the four #6-32 nyloc nuts on the studs
to prevent them from coming loose or
remove the nuts and flat washers entirely.
7. Reinstall cover and tighten the cover
mounting screws.
TEST INSTALL
1. Plug in lift power cord to correct NEMA
receptacle.
2. Power the XLR8 on using control buttons
located on top of the arm.
3. Keep arm elevated an allow to heat to
temperature displayed on control digital
display.
4. Monitor temperature using a fluke wand
meter.
5. Once unit has reached temperature allow
15 minutes for it to stabilize, then take
three temperature readings from the
front, middle and back of the arm cooking
surface.
6. The temperatures should be with 5+/-F of
the temperature displayed.
3.8.1 INSTALL TEFLON SHEET
1. Raise the two teflon retaining handles off the
arm.
2. Secure one side of the teflon sheet using one
handle, keeping the handle at the central point
of the arm (“Figure 11”).
3. Stretch the teflon across the underside of the
platen and secure with the other retaining
handle.
