Town MasterRange Smokehouses - Manual (Page 3)

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Proper installation is vital for proper performance. Consult your equipment dealer, utility company or local
“yellow pages” if assistance is needed in locating a qualified installer. When uncrating, locate all components.
Each unit is provided with a baffle, two baffle tracks, water pan, safety grate, lighter rod, and six skewers. Re-
fer to the sketch on the opposite page and verify proper component positioning.
INSTALLATION AREA MUST BE FREE & CLEAR FROM COMBUSTIBLES
1. Set the smokehouse in the position it is to occupy in the cooking area. Check that the unit is level.
The adjustable feet on the legs may be used to level the unit.
2. The gas supply line must be of adequate size to ensure maximum efficiency of the unit and conform
with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI-Z223.1
3. The installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes with the National
Fuel Gas Code ANSI-Z223.1:
a) The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply
piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2
psig.
b) The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual
manual valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures
equal or less than 1/2 psig.
4. This appliance is designed for use with Natural or Propane (bottled) gas only and may be connected
only to the type of gas for which it is equipped as specified on the rating plate secured to the front
of the unit.
5. Smokehouse should be used under a hood with adequate ventilation.
6. Smokehouse installation must have rear clearance of 4” and side clearance of 4” from any
combustible construction. Clearances for non-combustible construction are same as combustible
clearances. Suitable for installation or non-combustible floors.
7. Materials such as wood, compressed paper and plant fibers that will ignite and burn, MUST NOT
BE LEFT NEAR THIS UNIT. Local safety codes should be complied with in respect to fire hazard
avoidance.
8. The front of the unit must be kept clear to avoid restriction of air supply for combustion.
9. The unit must be installed in an area or room with sufficient fresh air supply to ensure proper
combustion.
10. There must be adequate clearance for air openings into the combustion chamber, servicing and
proper operation.
11. If your unit is supplied with casters, the installation shall be made with a connector that complies
with the Standard for Connectors for Movable Gas Appliances, ANZI-Z21.69, and a Quick Dis
connect device that complies with the Standard for Quick Disconnect Devices for Use with Gas
Fuel ANSIZ21.41, and adequate means must be provided to limit the movement of the appliance
without depending on connector and the quick disconnect device or its associated piping to limit
the appliance movement.
12. If your unit is provided with casters on legs, the legs with locking casters must be installed in the
front leg gussets. Restraining devices are required for caster mounted equipment. Such restraining
devices are to be well secured to sides or rear of the unit.