2M-Z16009 Star
-Max Electric Griddle
GENERAL INFORMATION
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.
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 external wiring should be in conduit or an approved type of flexible cable suitable for operation
at the temperature indicated on the wiring diagram, and of a proper size to carry the load. 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 Chrome-Max and Star-Max series electric griddles may be wired for operation in the field for either
-phase or 3-phase power supplies by making line connections at the junction box(es) located at the rear of
the unit. Model 536TGF should be wired for 3-phase power supply only. Two junction boxes are provided
on the 548TGF for making line connections. These may be connected in parallel to one 6KW 3-phase line
or on two separate 8KW lines.
CONNECTING POWER SUPPLY
Detach cover on junction box at rear of unit. There are pigtail leads for the supply connection in the junction box.
LOCATING AND LEVELING THE UNIT
Do not install the unit closer than -inch from a side wall and/or closer than -inch from a rear wall. Level
unit by adjusting the (4) feet which have an adjustment of -3/4” (43.75mm) for accurate leveling and perfect
line-up with other Star-Max series units.
CAUTION
WARNING
