CAUTION
This equipment is designed and sold for commercial use only by personnel trained and
experienced in its operation and is not sold for consumer use in and around the home nor
for use directly by the general public in food service locations.
Before using your new equipment, read and understand all the instructions & labels
associated with the unit prior to putting it into operation. Make sure all people associated
with its use understand the units operation & safety before they use the unit.
All shipping containers should be checked for freight damage both visible and concealed.
This unit has been tested and carefully packaged to insure delivery of your unit in perfect
condition. If equipment is received in damaged condition, either apparent or concealed, a
claim must be made with the delivering carrier.
Concealed damage or loss - if damage or loss is not apparent until after equipment is
unpacked, a request for inspection of concealed damage must be made with carrier within
5 days. Be certain to retain all contents plus external and internal packaging materials for
inspection. The carrier will make an inspection and will supply necessary claim forms.
INSTALLATION
The griddles are equipped for the voltage indicated on the nameplate mounted under the
bullnose on the front panel. They will operate on alternating current (AC) only.
WARNING
DO NOT CONNECT TO DIRECT CURRENT (DC).
The installation of the electric griddle should conform to the:
NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE AND ALL LOCAL ELECTRIC CODES AND
ORDINANCES AND THE LOCAL ELECTRIC COMPANY RULES AND
REGULATIONS
For your protection we recommend that a qualified electrician install this griddle. He should
be familiar with electrical installations and all electric codes. Proper connections and power
supply are essential for efficient performance. The supply circuit should be properly fused and
equipped with a means of disconnecting, as required by local electrical code.
THE BODY OF
THE GRIDDLE SHOULD BE GROUNDED (DO NOT GROUND TO A GAS SUPPLY LINE).
GENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURES
The Star-Max series electric griddles may be wired for operation in the field for 1-phase power
supplies by making line connections with the power cord located at the rear of the unit. Be
certain the unit is supplied with the proper voltage listed on the nameplate.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Disconnect the unit from the power source before installing or removing any parts.
WARNING
DO NOT CUT OR REMOVE THE PLUG OR GROUNDING PRONG FROM THE PLUG.
CONNECT/PLUG UNIT INTO DEDICATED A.C. LINE ONLY SPECIFIED ON THE
DATA PLATE OF THE UNIT.
LOCATING AND LEVELING THE UNIT
Do not install the unit closer than one inch from a side wall and/or closer than one inch from a
rear wall. Level unit by adjusting the four (4) feet which have an adjustment of -/4” (4.75mm)
for accurate leveling and perfect line-up with other Star-Max series units.