Southbend R18-4 User Manual
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, PAN STEAMERS, MODEL R18-4
MANUAL 1195735 REV0 (11/22/2011) 7 HEAVY DUTY STEAM
3.0 INSTALLATION (Continued)
PLUMBING CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Plumbing connections must comply with applicable
sanitary, safety and plumbing codes.
Connect the water supply line to the 3/8" compression tube inlet. The 3/8" water line supplies
water to the cavity to generate steam or the user can manually supply water by filling thr
ough the
cavity door. A manual shutoff valve must be provided convenient to the steamer.
DRAIN CONNECTIONS
The drain connection is a 3/8-NPT female connection. Do not make any solid connections to
drains or others.
CAUTION: In order to avoid any back pressure in the steamer, do
not connect solidly to any drain connection.
WATER CONDITION
For best results Crown recommends that the water supply meet the following specification:
Hardness:
Less than 2 grains or 35 ppm.
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): Less than 60 ppm.
PH Factor:
7.0 to 7.5
This degree of hardness can easily be obtained with the use of a properly maintained water
softener.
VENT HOOD
Some local codes may require the steamer to be located under an exhaust hood. It is
recommended that this steamer be located under an exhaust hood to remove excess steam
during cooking operations.
Information on the construction and installation of ventilating hood may be obtained from the
standard for “Vapor Removal for Cooking Equipment”, NFPA No. 96 (Latest Edition).