UltraMax 824TA - Grill plate STAR - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL UltraMax 824TA STAR

2M-Z16558 Rev. C 06/2019

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.

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NOTICE Using any part other than genuine Star factory supplied parts relieves the manufacturer of all liability. notice. Such revisions do not entitle the buyer to corresponding changes, improvements, additions or replacements for previously purchased equipment. Due to periodic changes in designs, methods, procedures, policies and without notice. While Star International Holdings Inc., Company exercises good faith efforts to provide information that is accurate, we are not responsible for errors or omissions in information provided or conclusions provided, the user assumes all risks in connection with such use.

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

Contact your local authorized service agent for service or required maintenance. Please record the model number, serial number, voltage and purchase date in the area below and have it ready when you call to ensure a faster service. SAFETY SYMBOL Model No.Serial No.VoltagePurchase DateBusiness 8:00 am to 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time Hours: Telephone: [phone]Fax: [phone]E-mail [e-mail]: www.star-mfg.com Service Help Desk Authorized Service Agent Listing Reference the listing provided with the unit

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. Ultra-Max series griddles are equipped for use on either natural or propane gas. All units are shipped for natural gas and can easily be converted to propane. See Propane Gas - Conversion. -IMPORTANT- Be sure to remove all paper protection and packing material from unit prior to lighting. Remove the protective plastic from the griddle plate and thoroughly clean the unit's exterior surfaces. KEEP THE APPLIANCE AREA FREE AND CLEAR FROM COMBUSTIBLES! For use on non-combustible countertops only. Combustible and non-combustible material must be at least 48" (120cm) from the top of the appliance and at least 6" (16cm) from the sides and back. Adequate clearance should also be provided for proper operation and servicing. The installation of the Appliance must conform to the NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE "ANSI Z223.1 - LATEST EDITION" AND ALL LOCAL GAS COMPANY RULES AND REGULATIONS. IN CANADA INSTALLATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT CAN/CGA-B149.1 NATURAL GAS INSTALLATION CODE OR CAN/CGA-B149.2 PROPANE INSTALLATION CODE AND LOCAL CODES WHERE APPLICABLE. NOTICE When this appliance is installed with casters, it must be installed with the casters supplied, a connector complying with either ANSI Z21.69 or CAN/CGA-6.16 and a quick-disconnect device complying with either ANSI Z21.41 or CAN1-6.9. It must also be installed with restraining means to guard against transmission of strain to the connector. For your protection, we recommend a qualied installing agency install this appliance. They should be familiar with gas installations and your local gas requirements. In any case, your gas company should be called to approve the nal installation. This appliance, its pressure regulator and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 PSIG. This appliance and its pressure regulator must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 PSIG. EXHAUST CANOPY Griddles inherently create a good deal of heat and smoke and should be installed under an efcient exhaust hood with ame proof lters. A vertical distance of not less than 48" shall be provided between the top of the appliance and lters or any other combustible material. Exhaust installation must conform to local codes. AIR SUPPLY: Provisions for adequate air supply must be provided.

AIR INTAKES IN BOTTOM

Air for combustion enters from the bottom of the unit. Do not obstruct this area. CAUTION CAUTION55 LEVELING UNIT This griddle is supplied with 4 feet or oor stand legs which must be screwed into the body. After the griddle is in its nal position, adjust the legs to create 1/8 inch slant from back to front. This will allow the grease to run into the grease gutter and provide the proper combustion air for the burners. Adjusting the (4) feet which have an adjustment of 1-3/4" for accurate and perfect line-up with other units. DO NOT INSTALL WITHOUT ATTACHING FEET OR SUPPLIED STAND LEGS AND SHELF - DO NOT REMOVE FEET. Caster Kits: Casters can be used with oor stand models or optional equipment stand. For installation, carefully mark and cut off from the bottom of each leg using a straight cutting saw and de-burr the inside tube wall prior to installing the caster. Cut leg should measure 19" tube length, not overall length. Casters add about 6-1/4" of height to the unit. Be sure to use approved strain relief means for protecting gas line connection. If an appliance is equipped with casters and is gas connected with a quick connect coupling, all personnel must be aware that there is a restraint on the appliance and if disconnected for service or cleaning it must be reconnected as originally installed prior to use.

MOUNTING NUTS ON BOTTOM

IL2586 CAUTION66 GAS PIPING Gas piping shall be of such size and so installed as to provide a supply of gas sufcient to meet the full gas input of the appliance. If the appliance is to be connected to existing piping, it shall be checked to determine if it has adequate capacity. Joint compound shall be used sparingly and only on the male threads of the pipe joints. Such compounds shall be resistant to the action of L.P. gases. WARNING: Any loose dirt or metal particles which are allowed to enter the gas lines on this appliance will damage the valve and affect its operation. When installing this appliance, all pipe and ttings must be free from all internal loose dirt.

GAS PRESSURE REGULATOR

A convertible pressure regulator is provided with each griddle. It should be connected to the inlet pipe at the rear of the unit. The gas supply is then connected to it. The supply pressure to the regulator is not to exceed 1/2 psig. If the gas pressure going to the regulator on the griddle exceeds 1/2 PSIG then another regulator must be installed to lower the pressure going to it. This second regulator is not supplied with the griddle and is the customers responsibility. All units are shipped for use with natural gas. MA and TA Series Models are shipped set for 5" water column manifold pressure. TSA and TSCHSA Series Models are shipped set for 5" water column manifold pressure.

MANUAL SHUT OFF VALVE

A manual shut off valve should be installed upstream from the manifold and within six feet of the griddle. The shut-off valve is not supplied with the griddle and is the customers responsibility.

CONNECTING GAS SUPPLY LINE

The gas inlet of the griddle is sealed at the factory to prevent entry of dirt. Do not remove this seal until the actual connection is made to the gas supply line.

PROPANE GAS - CONVERSION

This griddle is equipped with xed orice hoods and is shipped from the factory for use with natural gas. To convert to propane gas install the orice hoods located behind the front panel as follows:1. Remove the front panel by removing the screws located on the front and bottom.2. Remove the burner mounting screws in the center of the combustion chamber access covers.3. Slide the burners back off the orice hoods.4. Remove the natural gas orice hoods and install the propane orice hoods.5. Slide the burners back over the orice hoods and reinstall the burner mounting screws.6. Reinstall the front panel.7. Set the pressure regulator to 10" (25.4cm) water column by removing the slotted or hex cap from the center of the regulator. Invert the plug and reinstall. The letters "LP" will now be visible on the plug. Reinstall the cap. An 1/8" pipe plug is located on the manifold for attaching a pressure gauge.

CHECKING FOR GAS LEAKS

Check entire piping system for leaks. Soap and water solution or other material acceptable for the purpose, shall be used in locating gas leakage. Matches, candle ame or other sources of ignition shall not be used for locating gas leaks. PLUG IL1199 Natural Regulator Propane / LP CAUTION77

PILOT FLAME ADJUSTMENT

The griddles are equipped with standing pilots and should be lit immediately after the gas is turned on.

MANUAL VALVE AND THROTTLING CONTROL MODELS

Adjust the ame as low as possible while still providing immediate burner ignition when the control knob is turned to high. LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS When the griddle is rst lit, it will smoke until the preservative oils and impurities are burned off. The griddles are equipped with standing pilots and should be lit immediately after the gas is turned on. Snap Action giddles do not have a standing pilot and do not require lighting. The Unit should be properly leveled prior to lighting, with the rear of the griddle slightly higher than the front to allow grease to roll off and ue gasses to escape out the rear.. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT YOUR PILOT BURNER IF YOU EXPERIENCE A STRONG GAS ODOR.

MANUAL VALVE AND THROTTLING CONTROL MODELS

1. Turn off the main valve to the unit and wait 5 minutes to clear gas.

2. Turn off all knobs and pilot valves.

3. Turn on main valve to unit and light all pilots.

4. Turn burner knobs to desired position.

5. To turn burners off, turn knobs to off.

The burner air shutter has a locking screw on the bottom side of the venturi. Loosen this screw to make any adjustment and tighten the screw to lock the air shutter in place after adjustment is complete. Any adjustment must be made when the burner is at full input before the control temperature setting has been satised.

1. Turn the control knob to the highest position and observe the burner ame.

2. Slowly decrease the air shutter opening until the ame is a soft blue with yellow tips, then increase

the opening until the yellow tips disappear and the ame is a hard blue.

3. Do not open the shutter to a point where the ame is unstable or lifting from the burner surface.

The ame must be steady and even across the entire burner. The following was set at the factory and the adjustment should only be made by an authorized installer and only if you are experiencing this specic problem. BYPASS ADJUSTMENT ON THROTTLING CONTROL MODELS ONLY Throttling control models have a minimum ame setting that provides a steady uniform ame across the burner when the control heat setting has been satised.

1. Set the control at the maximum setting and wait for the burner ame to throttle back.

2. Turn the dial to the 200 degree setting. A small steady ame should be visible on all the burner

ports. This ame should be approximately 1/8" high.

3. An adjustment screw is located either on the front or side of the control housing.

4. Turn clockwise to decrease the ame height; turn counterclockwise to increase the ame

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FOR SNAP ACTION AND CHROME SURFACE MODELS ONLY Snap action and chrome surface griddles are equipped with a three-prong grounding plug. The unit is designed for use on a 120 volt 15 amp 50/60 cycle AC single-phase circuit only. For protection against electrical shock, the unit must be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug. Do not connect to any other type of current or serious damage will occur. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SEASONING THE GRIDDLE HEATING SURFACE (NON-CHROME SURFACES) Clean the griddle surface thoroughly. After the griddle has been thoroughly cleaned, it should be seasoned to prevent food from sticking. Before using and after each thorough scouring, season the griddle heating surface in the following manner:

1. Turn the temperature control dial to 350°F (174.0°C).

2. Using a clean cloth, not a spatula, spread a thin lm of cooking oil or shortening over the griddle

cooking surface. This lm should remain on the hot griddle surface 1/2 hour.

3. Remove excess shortening and wipe clean.

4. Apply another lm of cooking oil over the hot cooking area for another 1/2 hour, and again remove

excess shortening and wipe clean. The griddle surface should now be ready for use. Even with careful seasoning food may, to some extent, stick to the griddle cooking surface until griddle plate is "broken in." COOKING Set the dial knob to the setting desired. After a 30 minute (minimum) preheating period, the griddle will automatically maintain the selected temperature. CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION99 GRIDDLE CARE (NON-CHROME SURFACES) It takes very little time and effort to keep the griddle attractive and performing at top efciency. If grease is permitted to accumulate, it will form a gummy cake and then carbonize into a hard substance which is extremely difcult to remove. To prevent this condition, the following suggestions for cleanliness should be followed:

1. After each use, scrape the griddle with a scraper or exible spatula to remove excess grease and

food. A waste drawer is provided for the scrapings. If there is an accumulation of burned-on grease and food, the griddle should be thoroughly scoured and reseasoned. Use pumice or griddle stone while the griddle is warm. Do not use steel wool because of the danger of steel slivers getting into the food.

2. Use a clean cloth and good non-abrasive cleaner to clean the stainless steel body of the griddle.

Wipe the control panel front with a soft cloth.

3. At least once a day, remove the waste drawer and wash in the same way as an ordinary cooking

utensil. The drawer is removed by pulling forward and out. GRIDDLE CARE (CHROME SURFACES) (Chrome surface griddles are marked with "CHS" at the end of the model number designation on the nameplate.) It takes very little time and effort to keep this Industrial Chrome griddle surface sparkling clean and performing at top efciency. DO NOT allow grease to accumulate as it will carbonize and become difcult to remove. To prevent this condition, the following cleaning suggestions should be followed:

1. Remove excess oil and food regularly with a 4" (100mm) wide razor sharp type scraper and wipe

surface with a damp cloth if desired.

2. Following the scraping, for end of the day cleaning, a damp cloth and a non-silicated, non-abrasive,

non-chlorinated cleaner such as Bon-Ami may be used to wipe surface clean, followed by wiping with clean wet cloth.

3. Follow steps 2 and 3 from Griddle Care (Non-Chrome Surfaces).

1. Never use pumice, griddle stones, or abrasives on the surface.

2. Never strike the griddle surface with a sharp instrument or spatula edge.

3. Never use steel wool.

4. Never use commercial liquid grill cleaner on the griddle surface.

5. Abusing the surface voids the warranty.

WASTE DRAWER A waste drawer is located at the front and can be removed from the front for cleaning by pulling drawer forward. This drawer should be checked and emptied when necessary or at least once per day. EXERCISE EXTREME CARE IN HANDLING THE WASTE DRAWER CONTAINING HOT GREASE. OVERNIGHT SHUTDOWN

MANUAL VALVE AND THROTTLING CONTROL MODELS

Turn knobs to the off position to turn burners off.

SNAP ACTION AND CHROME SURFACE MODELS

Turn knobs to the lowest setting and turn power switch off. CAUTION CAUTION1010

CHROME GRIDDLE SURFACE LIMITED WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS

Your chrome griddle has been designed to give you many years of cooking reliability and requires minimum maintenance to keep the chrome surface in its original condition. All chrome griddle surfaces are warranted for a period of 5 years against manufacturing defects to the original owner from the date of installation. This limited warranty is void if it is determined by Star Manufacturing International Incorporated or one of its authorized representatives that the chrome surface has been misused or abused or subjected to the following situations:

1. Improperly installed.

2. By-pass adjustments not set properly on gas units allowing the appliance to overheat and discolor

the chrome surface. (See by-pass adjustment section.)

3. The misuse of any instrument or tool which scratches or makes indentations in the surface which

could cause the surface to peel, ake, or chip off.

4. The use of any chemical or abrasive cleaning solution, griddle brick, stone, screen or other

cleaning products which could damage and affect the performance of the chome surface.

5. The neglect of daily routine maintenance to the chrome surface.1111

Ultra-Max Gas Griddle SK2623, Rev. A 12/11/12

2M-Z16558; Ultra-Max Gas GriddlePARTS LIST December 26, 2013, Rev B Star International Holdings Inc. Company Model: 824MA, 836MA, 848MA, 860MA, 872MA Gas Griddle, Manual Control Fig No Part No. Qty Description Application

Star Manufacturing [as well as its subsidiaries, Toastmaster and Holman] warranties new products to be free from defects in material and/or workmanship for a period of one [1] year from the date of original installation, except as noted below. Defects that occur as a result of normal use, within the time period and limitations defined in this warranty, will at Star’s discretion have the parts replaced or repaired by Star or a Star-authorized service agency. THIS WARRANTY IS SUBJECT TO ALL LISTED CONDITIONS. Repairs performed under this warranty are to be performed by a Star authorized service agency. Star will not be responsible for charges incurred or service performed by non-authorized repair agencies. In all cases, the nearest Star-authorized service agency must be used. Star will be responsible for normal labor charges incurred in the repair or replacement of a warrantied product within 50 miles (80.5 km) of an authorized service agency. Time and expense charges for anything beyond that distance will be the responsibility of the owner. All labor will need to be performed during regular service hours. Any overtime premium will be charged to the owner. For all shipments outside the U.S.A. and Canada, please see the International Warranty for specific details. It is the responsibility of the owner to inspect and report any shipping damage claims, hidden or otherwise, promptly following delivery. No mileage or travel charges will be honored on any equipment that is deemed portable. In general, equipment with a cord and plug weighing less than 50 lb. (22.7 kg) is considered portable and should be taken or shipped to the closest authorized service agency, transportation prepaid.

• Any product which has not been used, cleaned, maintained, or installed in accordance with the directions published in the appropriate installation sheet and/ or owner’s manual as well as national and local codes, including incorrect gas, electrical, or water connection. Star is not liable for any unit which has been mishandled, abused, misapplied, subjected to chlorides, harsh chemicals, or caustic cleaners, damaged from exposure to hard water, modified by unauthorized personnel, damaged by flood, fire, or other acts of nature [or God], or which have an altered or missing serial number.

• Installation, labor, and job checkouts, calibration of heat controls, air and gas burner/bypass/pilot adjustments, gas or electrical system checks, voltage and phase conversions, cleaning of equipment, or seasoning of griddle surface.

• Replacement of fuses or resetting of circuit breakers, safety controls, or reset buttons.

• Replacement of broken or damaged glass components, quartz heating elements, and light bulbs.

• Labor charges for all removable parts in gas charbroilers and hotplates, including but not limited to burners, grates, and radiants.

• Any labor charges incurred by delays, waiting time, or operating restrictions that hinder a service technician’s ability to perform service.

• Replacement of items subject to normal wear or items that can easily be replaced during a daily cleaning routine, such as but not limited to knobs, bulbs, fuses, quartz heating elements, baskets, racks, and grease drawers.

• Components that should be replaced when damaged or worn, but have been field-repaired instead [eg. field- welded fry pots]

• Any loss of business or profits.

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