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Vollrath Somerville Buffet Service User Manual

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Carefully remove crating or packaging materials from the unit. When no longer

needed, dispose of all packaging materials in an environmentally responsible

manner.

For new installations:

Cutout dimensions are for reference only. Vollrath recommends that actual

cutouts be made when the chafer is received. Small variances in chafer

dimensions can happen and it is best to mate the chafer with the counter-top

before cutting.
1. Cut out counter opening using chafer and Figure 6.

19” (48.25

cm

)

Figure 6. Cutout Dimensions.
2. Remove the food and water pan from the chafer.
3. Remove two (2) nuts from beneath spacer on underside rim of chafer.
4. Gently place chafer into the opening.
5. Decide which mounting clips are appropriate for your application (short clips

for thin counters and long clips for thicker counters).

6. Using the hole that is already threaded start threading the thumbscrew

into the clip approximately 1/2”. Do not thread too far or you may not have

enough room to insert the clip under the chafer in the next step.

7. From below, slide the clips over the studs where you removed the two nuts

in step 3, so that the clip hangs down and points out from the chafer rim.

Reattach nuts to the studs and tighten. Finish threading thumbscrews to

tighten the chafer to the bottom side of the counter. This will work with either

composite or stainless steel countertops.

8. Attach the heater tray assembly to the inside band of the chafer. Remove

Phillips head screw from each side of band by hinge. Attach tray bracket so

the tray is under the counter with the tray facing. Reattach screws.

9. Follow the steps in the OPERATION, DROP-IN CHAFER Section of this

manual.

For Retrofit Installations:

NOTE:

Always size the hole and make sure it meets min/max cut out

dimensions below. Always receive the chafer and retrofit kits prior

to cutting any countertops. Due to changes in manufacturer’s

specifications, and to different installation requirements, Vollrath’s

retrofit kits will fit a majority of installations. Extreme care must be made

to measure cut out holes prior to ordering and installation.

Identify the model that you are replacing and measure the opening.
Round Adaptor Ring: Part# 46281 - Sized to replace Many round chafers of

approximately 6 quart capacities.
Minimum Cutout Dimension: 18 5/8” diameter.
Maximum Cutout Dimension: 19-1/2” diameter.
NOTE:

6 qt. Chafers are far less standardized in size than rectangle chafers.

Measure everything carefully and confirm measurements with actual

chafer before making final cut.
10. Place adaptor ring over opening. Remove cover, food and water pans

from chafer and then place the chafer body into the adapter opening and

center both over the existing opening in the counter top.

11. Remove the two (2) nuts from beneath spacer on rim of chafer.
12. Decide which mounting clips are appropriate for your application (short

clips for thin counters and long clips for thicker counters).

13. Using the hole that is already threaded start threading the thumbscrew

into the clip approximately 1/2”. Do not thread too far or you may not have

enough room to insert the clip under the chafer in the next step.

14. From below, slide the clips over the studs where you removed the two

nuts in step 3, so that the clip hangs down and points out from the chafer

rim. Reattach nuts to the studs and tighten. Finish threading thumbscrews

to tighten the chafer to the bottom side of the counter. This will work with

either composite or stainless steel countertops.

15. Follow the steps in the OPERATION, DROP-IN CHAFER Section of this

manual.