Blodgett SBC-E Series - Manual (Page 7)

OM-SBC-E 5
Minimum Clearances: Boilerless steamer requires the following minimum clearances
to any surface, combustible or noncombustible.
Right Side 2 inches
Left Side 2 inches
Rear 6 inches
Steam Free Zone: The boilerless steamer can be damaged by steam from external
sources. Do not install the steamer over a steam venting drain. Ensure that steam is
not present in an area bounded by the footprint of the steamer and a circle 18 inches
in radius about the right rear corner of the steamer (see figure at left).
1. Electrical Supply Connection
Current and power demands for each unit are as shown above.
A. Panel Removal - Right Side
Open the wiring and control panel by removing screws from the right side
panel. Slide the panel forward and set it aside.
B. Supply Voltage
The unit must be operated at the rated name plate voltage. The name plate
can be found on the rear of the unit.
C. Phase Selection
Refer to steamer wiring diagram and element wiring on pages 19 and 20
for wiring information.
D. Terminal Block
The terminal block for incoming power is located at the back of the control
compartment. The ground terminal is located in the wiring compartment
near the terminal block.
E. Supply Wire
The equipment grounding wire must comply with the National Electrical
Code (NEC) requirements. The wiring diagram on the inside of the unit’s
right side cover gives directions for proper connection of the terminal block
jumpers. The wire must be used or the unit will not meet Underwriters
Laboratories and NEC requirements. The electric hole is sized for a one-
inch conduit fitting.
F. Branch Circuit Protection
Each boilerless steamer, including individual units of stacked models,
should have its own branch circuit protection and ground wire.
CAUTION
DO NOT INSTALL THE UNIT WITH THE REAR
VENTS BLOCKED OR WITHIN 2 INCHES
OF A HEAT SOURCE SUCH AS A BRAISING
PAN, DEEP FAT FRYER, CHARBROILER OR
KETTLE. TO AVOID DRAINAGE PROBLEMS,
LEVEL THE UNIT FRONT TO BACK, AND
PITCH SLIGHTLY TO THE FRONT.
Installation
WARNING
THE UNIT MUST BE INSTALLED BY
PERSONNEL WHO ARE QUALIFIED TO
WORK WITH ELECTRICITY AND PLUMBING.
IMPROPER INSTALLATION CAN CAUSE
INJURY TO PERSONNEL AND/OR DAMAGE TO
THE EQUIPMENT. THE UNIT MUST BE
INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
APPLICABLE CODES.
CAUTION
EACH UNIT MUST HAVE A SEPARATE
GROUND WIRE FOR SAFE OPERATION.
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY CONNECTION
Model
kW
Rating
Rated Current Demand Per Cavity (Amperes)
208V, 1-Ph 208V, 3-Ph 240V, 1-Ph 240V, 3-Ph 480V, 3-Ph
3-Pan 9 44 25 38 22 11
5-Pan 12 58 34 50 29 15
10-Pan 21 NR 59 NR 51 26
WARNING
TO AVOID DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY,
FOLLOW THE WIRING DIAGRAM EXACTLY.