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Installation
INSTALLATION CLEARANCES
COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION NON-COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION:
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Back - 6” 0”.
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Sides - 6” 0”.
INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS
The griddle must be installed in accordance with:
In the United States of America:
1. State and local codes.
2.
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI-Z223.1/NFPA #54 (latest edition). This shall include but not be limited to:
NFPA #54 Section 10.3.5.2 for Venting. Copies may be obtained from The American Gas Association
Accredited Standards Committee Z223, @ 400 N. Capital St. NW, Washington, DC 20001 or the Secretary
Standards Council, NFPA, 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02169-7471.
NOTE: In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts All gas appliances vented through a ventilation
hood or exhaust system equipped with a damper or with a power means of exhaust shall comply
with 248 CMR.
3.
NFPA Standard # 96 Vapor Removal from Cooking Equipment, latest edition, available from the National
Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
In Canada:
1.
Local codes.
2.
CAN/CSA-B149.1 Natural Gas Installation (latest edition).
3.
CAN/CSA-B149.2 Propane Installation Code (latest edition), available from the Canadian Gas Association,
178 Rexdale Blvd., Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3.
GRIDDLES MOUNTED ON STANDS WITH CASTERS
Griddles mounted on stands with casters must use a flexible connector (not supplied) that complies with
the Standard for Connectors for Movable Gas Appliances ANSI Z21.69•CSA6.16, and a quick-disconnect
device that complies with Gas Fuel, ANSI Z21.3•CSA6.9. In addition, adequate means must be provided to
limit movement of the appliance without depending on the connector and the quick-disconnect device (or
its associated piping) to limit appliance movement. Attach the restraining device at the rear of the griddle as
shown in Fig. 1. If disconnection of the restraint is necessary, turn off the gas supply before disconnecting.
Reconnect the restraint prior to turning the gas supply on and returning the griddle to its installation position.
Casters are only supplied on a griddle stand. If the griddle is moved for any reason the griddle should be re-
leveled (see LEVELING in this manual).
FLUE CONNECTIONS
Do not obstruct the flow of flue gases from the flue, located at the rear of the griddle. It is recommended
that flue gases be ventilated to the outside of the building through a ventilation system installed by qualified
personnel. From the termination of the flue to the filters of the hood venting system, a minimum clearance of
