Southbend R18A-4 - Manual (Page 5)

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL,
ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMER, MODEL R18A-4
MANUAL 1195734 REV0 (11/22/2011) 5 HEAVY DUTY STEAM
2.0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL
The 5$-4 steamer is a single compartment electric pressureless steam cookers with an
internal electric steam generator that maintains water temperature at approximately 205°F. For
voltages 208, 240 and 480 it is rated at 10 kW. For voltages 220 and 380 it is rated at 8.4 kW.
At high altitude locations a lower temperature is required to achieve atmospheric steaming.
Contact your authorized service office to have the thermostat adjusted if the steamer will be
operated at high altitudes.
INSTALLATION
UNPACKING
Immediately after unpacking the steamer, check for possible shipping damage. If the steamer
is found to be damaged, save the packaging material and contact the carrier within 15 days of
delivery.
Prior to installation, verify that the electrical service agrees with the specifications on the
machine data plate which is located on the left side panel.
LOCATION
Allow space for plumbing and electrical connections. Allow adequate access for operating and
servicing the steamer (36" at the front of the steamer and 15" above the steamer).
LEGS (OPTIONAL)
If the optional 4" adjustable legs are used, remove the four levelling feet on the bottom of the
steamer.
LEVELLING FEET (Standard) OR 4" ADJUSTABLE LEGS (Optional)
Thread the four 2" levelling feet shipped in a bag inside the steamer cabinet into the threaded
holes on the bottom corners of the steamer. Or, thread the four optional 4" adjustable legs into
the threaded holes on the bottom corners of the steamer.