Connerton CHP Series Guide

Fine Cooking Equipment For Over 70 Years
Installation,
Operation &
Maintenance
Instructions
For Your Safety
Do NOT store or use gasoline or
other flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this, or any other
equipment.
Warning!
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death.
Read the installation, operation and maintenance instructions
thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment.
1. Preparation For Installation:
Z223.1
Installation must be made by a licensed plumber.
2. Clearances And Ventilation:
Safe and satisfactory operation of the hot plate depends, to a great extent, upon
it’s proper installation. It should be installed in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code , these
instructions, and applicable State and Local Codes.
A gas pressure regulator is supplied with your hot plate. The regulator must be installed before connecting
hot plate to gas supply line.
The hot plate and it’s 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 (3.45 kPa).
The hot plate must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing it’s individual manual shutoff
valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2
psig (3.45 kPa).
This hot plate is designed for installation in non-combustible locations with 0
inch clearance from sides and back; combustible locations with 8” clearance sides and back.
Initial setup must be made by a licensed service company.
Please note: air vent can plug with grease, thereby shutting gas supply off.
Install regulator in a drip-free area.
CHP SERIES HOT PLATES
To Purchaser
After installation of your hot plate, immediately contact your local gas supplier to obtain information
in the event the user of your equipment smells gas. This information must be posted in a prominent
location.
To User
RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE
Upon receipt of this hot plate, inspect it thoroughly for any damage which may have occurred during
shipment. If damage is observed, contact the delivery agency immediately.
The Connerton Company
1131 E. Wakeham Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705- 1 5
Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.connertoncompany.com

Keep equipment area free and clear from combustibles.
3. Gas Piping:
Please note: air vent on regulator can plug with grease, thereby shutting gas
supply off. Install regulator in drip-free area.
ANSI Z21.69
ANSI Z21.41
IMPORTANT: Check all gas connections for leaks, using a soap and water solution.
DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME FOR CHECKING PURPOSES
4. Lighting And Relighting Of Hot Plate:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
5. Care And Maintenance:
Please Note: Contact factory before any warranty repairs are made.
A.
B.
C.
The area in front of, and above the hot plate must be clear to avoid obstruction of flow of combustion and
ventilation air. Means must be provided for adequate air supply and adequate clearance for air openings into
the combustion chamber.
Adequate clearances must be provided in front and sides of the hot plate for servicing and proper operation.
It is important that the hot plate be installed under an exhaust hood which is adequate to remove the
products of combustion and cooking vapors. Sufficient make-up air must also be provided to the space
where the hot plate is located to replace that removed through the exhaust hood.
Make sure the gas pressure regulator supplied with the hot plate is installed correctly. Connect
outlet side of regulator to hot plate. The regulator is set at 4 inches w.c. on natural gas and 11 inches w.c.
on propane gas. A 1/8” pressure tap is provided on the gas manifold at the front of the hot plate for
checking the gas pressure.
Connect hot plate to the gas supply line. Under no circumstances should the gas supply line be smaller
than the inlet pipe on the hot plate. A gas shutoff valve must be installed in the gas supply line upstream of
the hot plate for complete shutdown and service. Use pipe sealant on all pipe joints. Sealant must be
resistant to the action of L.P. gasses.
For proper performance, the hot plate must be level. If legs are provided, adjust feet at bottom of legs to
level hot plate. If legs are not provided, seal the base of the hot plate to the countertop with silicone.
If the hot plate is supplied with casters, the installation must be made with a connector that complies with
the Standard for Connectors for Movable Gas Appliances , and a quick-disconnect device that
complies with the Standard for Quick-Disconnect Devices for Use With Gas Fuel, . Adequate
means must be provided to limit the movement of the hot plate without depending on the connector and
the quick-disconnect device or it’s associated piping to limit the hot plate movement. Restraining device
should be connected to legs or back of body.
Turn all burner valves and lighter valves to “OFF”. Wait 5 minutes.
Turn on lighter valves and light pilots. Adjust flame height to approximately 1/2”.
Turn on burner valves to operate your hot plate.
For complete shutdown, turn off all valves and the gas shutoff valve located upstream of the hot plate.
To relight, repeat above procedures.
Contact factory, factory representative, or a local service company to perform maintenance and repairs.
To clean top grates, use warm water and a mild cleanser.
At least once per day, clean and empty drip pan.
Periodically, but not less than once every 3 months, clean burner orifices using warm water and wire
brush. Make sure equipment is cold before removing burners and orifices.

CHP HOT PLATES
1. 20-100-01 Grate
2. 20-400-xxx Body
3. 20-425-xxx Front Panel
4. 20-450-xxx Grease Pan
5. 20-325-01 Short Venturi
6. 20-325-02 Long Venturi
7. 20-150-00 Burner 16. 00-275-01 Regulator - Natural
8. 20-600-00 Burner Gasket 00-275-02 Regulator - Propane
9. 20-200-01 Orifice Hood - Natural 17. 00-675-00 Air Shutter
*** For part numbers ending in xxx, specify model size (ie: 20-400-212 for a CHP-212)
10. 20-625-00 Burner Screws
11. 20-350-01 Pilot w/tubing
12. 00-225-00 Pilot Valve
13. 00-250-00 Manual Control Valve
14. 00-500-00 Chrome Knob
15. 20-300-xxx Gas Manifold
20-200-02 Orifice Hood - Propane
2
1
14
11
10
7
16
9
5
12 13
3
4
15
17
6
8

The Connerton Company warrants to the original user for a period of one year from date of installation, not to
exceed 18 months from date of shipment by Connerton, that the equipment manufactured is free from defects
in material or workmanship.
Our obligation under this warranty shall be limited to furnishing without charge any part of said product which,
upon examination by The Connerton Company shall prove to be defective. Parts wear is not considered a defect.
The Connerton Company will not be responsible for labor or transportation charges incidental to the replacement
of same.
The Connerton Company assumes no responsibility for failure of the equipment to operate properly due to
improper installation or operation. This warranty applies to all equipment that has been unaltered, properly
installed and maintained in accordance with national and local codes and in accordance with the installation
and operating instructions included with this equipment.
This warranty does not extend to normal maintenance items, including but not limited to, air and gas
adjustments and adjustments to pilot flames. Proper installation, adjustments and initial checkout is the
responsibility of the dealer, the owner-user or installer and not that of The Connerton Company.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Small/no burner flame Regulator failure Unplug regulator vent hole or
replace regulator.
Plugged orifice hood Unplug hole or replace orifice.
Plugged burner port Unplug burner port(s).
Small/no pilot flame Pilot valve setting Adjust flame height.
Plugged pilot tip Unplug pilot ports.
Yellow burner flame Improper air shutter setting Increase air shutter setting until
flame is blue.
Enlarged orifice hood Replace w/correct orifice.
Flame lifts off burner Improper air shutter setting Decrease air shutter setting
until flame sits on burner.
Plugged orifice hood Unplug orifice hole or replace orifice.
Improper level setting Adjust level w/feet or shims.
Too hot/cold Improper control setting Adjust control setting or replace
Control.
Improper level setting Adjust level w/feet or shims.
Condition Probable Cause Solution
LIMITED WARRANTY
Please fill out and refer to the following when contacting the factory:
Model # CHP- Serial# Gas Type: Purchase Date: