Owners Manual
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OPERATIONS MANUAL
REFRIGERATED GRIDDLE STANDS
FLOOR LOADS
The floor at the final location site must be level, free of vibration
and strong enough to support the total combined weights of
your new model plus the maximum product load which might
be placed into it. Keep in mind that all the weight is concentrated
at the caster or leg locations. To estimate the possible product
weight, assume that each cubic foot of storage space weighs
approximately 35 pounds. Multiply 35 pounds by the amount
of cubic feet in the cabinet to obtain the product load weight.
For example, a 20 cubic foot refrigerator can hold approximately
700 pounds of product (35 x 20). Assuming the cabinet itself
weighs 300 pounds, the total combined weight of cabinet and
product is approximately 1000 pounds. Therefore, the floor in
this example must be able to support up to 1000 pounds.
NOTE: Any equipment placed on your cabinet must be
included in the floor load calculation. Do NOT overload
the top of your cabinet by placing extremely heavy equip-
ment on it, or damage can occur, which is NOT covered
under Warranty. Griddle Stand models are designed to
support equipment such as griddles or broilers. Consult
the factory for information on the weight load capacity
for your specific cabinet.
CASTER SUPPORT PLATES
For maximum weight capacity, all Griddle Stand models are
shipped with caster support plates, packed inside the accessory
carton of your cabinet.
Each caster support plate assembly is made of heavy gauge
galvanized steel, with casters permanently attached to it for
maximum rigidity. The plate has a series of holes that will allow
you to fasten the plate assembly to the bottom of the cabinet
with sheet metal screws and bolts (see Figure 3). Contact the
factory to obtain the correct parts for your model.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Always wear proper work gloves and
use appropriate safety equipment. You may CAREFULLY
lay the cabinet on it’s back, but only FOR A BRIEF
PERIOD OF TIME. Caution must be taken to ensure you
DO NOT DAMAGE the cabinet, refrigeration system com-
ponents or copper tubing. The cabinet must be properly
blocked, to allow room to get your hands in to lift without
damaging the cabinet. DO NOT PLUG-IN OR OPERATE
THE REFRIGERATION SYSTEM FOR AT LEAST THREE
(3) HOURS AFTER THE UNIT HAS BEEN RETURNING IT
TO AN UPRIGHT POSITION, AS THIS CAN DAMAGE THE
COMPRESSOR.
To install caster support plate assemblies, you will need a 3/4”
open end wrench (or a large adjustable wrench), a drill with a
1/8” bit and a Phillips bit (or a Phillips-Head screwdriver). A
1/2-13 thread tap is also recommended, to repair any damage
to the threaded inserts in the cabinet from the shipping bolts. If
a caster or threaded insert has been stripped or cross-threaded,
it may be necessary to use a wrench to loosen the caster.
Place wooden blocks behind the cabinet and carefully tilt the
cabinet back, using the wood blocks to help hold the cabinet
in its tilted position. Hold one of the support plate assemblies
under the cabinet as shown (see Figure 3). Position it so the
holes at the end of the plate line up with the threaded inserts
in the bottom of the cabinet. Attach the plate assembly to the
cabinet by putting a 1/2” x 1-3/4” long bolts and flat washer
through the hole in the support plate and screwing into each of
the threaded inserts in the bottom of the cabinet. If one of the
threaded inserts is stripped or damaged, a thread tap should be
used to clean the threads.
Tighten the 1/2” bolts. Repeat these steps to attach the addi-
tional caster support plate(s) to the cabinet.
Check that all caster support plates are secure and the casters
turn and swivel freely. Carefully return the cabinet to upright
position and double check that the support plates are secure
and the cabinet is stable. Wait at least 2 hours before turning
the refrigeration system back on, and another 30 minutes for
the cabinet to come down to temperature and stabilize, before
reloading product.
FIGURE 3: Caster Support Plates
CASTER
SUPPORT PLATE
FLAT WASHER
(2 PER PLATE)
1/2-13 BOLT
(2 PER PLATE)