Sierra Thermostat griddle OPERATOR’S MANUAL SRTG Series Thermostat Griddle For Service on Your Gas Griddle: Please call the SIERRA Service Department and ask for contact information for your local service company. This manual contains important safety instructions which must be strictly followed when using this equipment. Please retain this manual for future reference. Instructions must be posted in a prominent location. All safety precautions must be taken in the event the user smells gas.
Sierra Thermostat griddle INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND CARE OF MEDIUM DUTY GAS GRIDDLES GENERAL Medium Duty Gas Griddles are produced with quality workmanship and materials. Proper installation, usage and maintenance of your griddle will result in many years of satisfactory performance. Thoroughly read this entire manual and carefully follow all of the instructions provided.
Sierra Thermostat griddle INSTALLATION CLEARANCES COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION Back: Sides: NON-COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION 6” 6” 0” 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.
Sierra Thermostat griddle 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 18” must be maintained.
Sierra Thermostat griddle Fig. 2 Fig. 3 The supply pressure (upstream of the regulator) should be 7-9” W.C. for natural gas and 11-12” W.C. for propane gas. At no time should the griddle be connected to supply pressure greater than ½ psig (3.45 kPa) or 14” W.C. PROPANE GAS CONVERSION This griddle is shipped from the factory equipped with fixed burner and pilot orifices for natural gas operation.
Sierra Thermostat griddle OPERATION The griddle and its parts are hot. Use care when operating, cleaning or servicing the griddle. BEFORE FIRST USE Remove all packing material and protective plastic from surfaces of the unit. Before leaving the factory, the griddle plate is coated with protective coating as a rust inhibitor. Remove this film when the griddle plate is being cleaned prior to its first cooking use.
Sierra Thermostat griddle SRTG PILOT LIGHTING PROCEDURE 1. Turn the main gas shut-off valve and all thermostats to the OFF position. Wait 5 minutes to allow any gas that may have accumulated in the burner compartment to escape. 2. Turn the main gas shut-off valve ON. 3. Depress and hold the safety valve button while lighting the corresponding pilot. You will have to reach under the front of the unit to light with an outside ignition source(such as a lit taper, etc.) while viewing thru the pilot sight hole.
Sierra Thermostat griddle USING THE GRIDDLE To preheat, turn the burners on about 20-25 minutes before cooking. A uniform and systematic approach to loading the griddle will produce the most consistent product results. The griddle plate is steel, but the surface can be scored or dented by careless use of a spatula or scraper. Be careful not to dent, scratch, or gouge the plate surface.
Sierra Thermostat griddle CLEANING THE GRIDDLE Empty the grease drawer as needed throughout the day and regularly clean at least once daily. Clean the griddle regularly. A clean griddle always looks better, lasts longer and performs better. To produce evenly cooked, perfectly browned griddle products keep the griddle plate clean and free of carbonized grease.
Sierra Thermostat griddle ADJUSTMENTS CALIBRATION 1. Each thermostat controls a 12” zone of the griddle. Using a Surface Probe temperature measurement device, observe the temperatures at the center points of the cooking zones. These points are located by starting 6” from the side splash (left or right) and every 12” across the width of the griddle, with all points located 12” back from the front edge of the griddle plate. NOTE: Use of infrared thermometers is not recommended.
Sierra Thermostat griddle LEVELING griddle must be level (side-to-side and front-to-back) during operation to ensure proper performance. Improper leveling can result in uneven temperature distribution, cold spots, and possibly damaged components. 1 Place a level on the griddle. 2 Adjust legs by turning the bullet feet at the bottom of each leg. Using pliers or a crescent wrench, turn the feet counter-clockwise to increase height, and clockwise to decrease height until leveling is achieved.
