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OWNERS MANUAL

INSTALLATION, OPERATION, & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

1128 Sherborn Street ▪ Corona, CA 92879-2089 ▪ (951) 281-1830 ▪ FAX (951) 281-1879

IR SERIES – RANGES & OVENS

All Imperial Mfg. Co. equipment is manufactured for use with the type of gas specified on the rating plate

and for installation in accordance with ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 (latest edition) of the National Fuel Gas Code, the

National Gas Installation Code, CSA/B149.1 or the Propane Installation code, CSA/B149.1, as applicable. Copies

may be obtained from the American Gas Association, 1515 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22209.

Instructions to be followed in case the user smells gas are to be posted in a prominent location in the

kitchen area. This information shall be obtained by contacting the local gas company or gas supplier.

PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

IMPORTANT

Safe and satisfactory operation of your equipment depends to a great extent on its proper installation.

Installation must conform to local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI

Z223.1/NFPA 54, the National Gas Installation Code, CSA/B149.1or the Propane Installation code, CSA/B149.1, as

applicable.

Imperial cooking appliances are restaurant grade. Ranges are free standing and available in widths from

two to six feet. A large number of different range top arrangements are assembled over one or two ovens or a

cabinet base. Installation is the same for any range top regardless of whether it has an oven below or not; in like

manner, installation is the same for all cooking equipment regardless of the top arrangement. This unit may also be

equipped with a salamander broiler. A Cheesemelter may be mounted on the high shelf as long as the Broiler is not

wider than the range.

IMPORTANT

Installing, Operating and Service Personnel:

Installation of the equipment should be performed by qualified, certified, licensed and/or authorized

personnel who are familiar with and experienced in state/local installation codes. Operation of the equipment should

be performed by qualified or authorized personnel who have read this manual and are familiar with the function of

the equipment. Service of the equipment should be performed by qualified personnel who are knowledgeable with

Imperial Ranges

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.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER

FLAMMABLE VAPORS OR LIQUIDS IN THE

VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER

APPLIANCE.

Summary of content (9 pages)

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OWNERS MANUAL INSTALLATION, OPERATION, & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ® 1128 Sherborn Street ▪ Corona, CA 92879-2089 ▪ (951) 281-1830 ▪ FAX (951) 281-1879 IR SERIES – RANGES & OVENS All Imperial Mfg. Co. equipment is manufactured for use with the type of gas specified on the rating plate and for installation in accordance with ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 (latest edition) of the National Fuel Gas Code, the National Gas Installation Code, CSA/B149.1 or the Propane Installation code, CSA/B149.1, as applicable.
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SHIPPING DAMAGE CLAIM PROCEDURE The equipment is inspected & crated carefully by skilled personnel before leaving factory. The transportation company assumes full responsibility for safe delivery upon acceptance of this equipment. If shipment arrives damaged: 1. Visible loss or damage: Note on freight bill or express delivery and have signed by person making delivery. 2. File claim for damages immediately: Regardless of extent of damages. 3.
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CAUTION DO NOT PUSH against the end of the valve cover/landing ledge in an attempt to adjust the ranges position. Although this part is deburred during manufacturing, an accident could occur if the range should move suddenly while being pushed into position by hand. HIGH SHELF ASSEMBLY (1) Mount the blackguard to the range with #10 sheet metal screws.
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NOTE: This appliance is not capable of being operated in the event of power failure. No attempt should be made to operate this appliance during a power failure. GAS CONNECTION NOTE: The gas supply (service) line must be the same size or greater than the inlet line of the appliance. Imperial ranges and ovens use a ¾” NPT inlet. Sealant on all pipe joints must be resistive to LP gas.
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If the unit is to be installed with casters, a flexible connector must be used and the same ANSI standards apply. Locking front casters are provided to limit the movement of the appliance without depending on the connector or associated piping. A suitable strain relief must be installed with the flexible connector. All connections must be sealed with a joint compound suitable for LP gas and all connections must be tested with a soapy water solution before lighting pilots.
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(8) Turn the oven thermostat knob “on” and set to desired temperature setting, watch to make sure the oven burner ignites from the pilot and that there are no yellow flames from the burner. (9) Turn the oven thermostat to “pilot” and replace the lower kick plate. NOTE: It may be necessary to relight the pilot several times until the lines are purged of any trapped air and a constant gas flow is attained. E. CONVECTION OVEN (a) Turn the thermostat dial to the “OFF” position.
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Any piece of equipment works better and lasts longer when maintained properly. Cooking equipment is no exception. Your Imperial range and oven must be kept clean during the working day and thoroughly cleaned at the end of the day. CAUTION NEVER USE AMMONIA IN AN OVEN THAT IS WARMER THAN ROOM TEMPERATURE AND ALWAYS HAVE DIRECT VENTALATION! DAILY: OPEN BURNERS: 1. 2. 3. 4. Lift all the open grates.
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CONVECTION OVEN: 9. To increase the life of the motor follow these instructions: a. Never run oven with motor off. b. After you finish cooking and the oven is not to be used for more than ½ hour, place the toggle switch to the “COOL DOWN” position and open the door. When oven temperature is equal to room temperature turn unit off. PERIODIC CLEANING: Check the ventilation system periodically to see that nothing has fallen down into the stub back, high riser or high shelf exhaust vents.
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