CULITEK TEKCB-24-NG/LP User manual

Gas Countertop
Char-Rock Charbroilers
A Professional Line of Commercial Cooking Equipment
Instruction Manual
CHARBROILERS
MODELS: TEKCB-24-NG/LP, TEKCB-36-NG/LP,
TEKCB-48-NG/LP
This manual contains important information regarding your Culitek unit. Please read this manual
thoroughly prior to equipment set-up, operation and maintenance. Failure to comply with regular
maintenance guidelines outlined in this manual may void the warranty.

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Dear customers and users：
Thank you for purchasing our products. In order to be able to better use
this product, please read these instructions carefully before any operation,
and follow the guide, to avoid any unnecessary trouble during using.
Please keep this instruction manual in a safe place for convenient
reference and operation.
This instruction manual is subject to any change without further notice,
and the manufacturer reserves the right of final interpretation.
The appliance is designed for commercial purposes, not for household
use.
A statement instructing the purchaser to post in a prominent location
instructions to be followed in the event the user smells gas. This
information shall be obtained by consulting the local gas supplier.
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Gas Char-Rock Countertop Charbroilers
The Installation, Operation and Maintenance Guide
Contents
1. Safety Protection ……………………………………………………3
2. Brief Introduction……………………………………………………3
3. Manufacturer's Authority and Responsibility …………………3
4. Parameter Specifications……………………………………………4
5. Transport and Storage ………………………………………………6
6. Installation and Debugging…………………………………………6
7. Safety Notices and Precautions……………………………………8
8. Operating Instructions………………………………………………9
9. Cleaning and Maintenance……………………………………………12
10. Troubleshooting ……………………………………………………14
11. Spare Parts……………………………………………………………15
12. Accessories List……………………………………………………18
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1. Safety Protection
Please make sure that the operator is an authorized and licensed technician
before you allow him/her to install and operate the products. Be sure to
strictly follow this instruction guide during installation and using. The
manufacturer is not responsible for any dangers or accidents caused by
improper operation or maintenance.
Do not store flammable or explosive objects around the product. Keep all
flammable and explosive objects at a safe distance away from the product
for normal use.
Place the product in a reasonable position. Regarding related matters of
gas, customer should execute the requirements of local gas supply sector;
If you smell a gas leak, turn off the gas valves immediately and call the
gas company;
The product should not be operated by those under 18 years of age, or those
with physical or mental disorders, or disabilities that lack the necessary
knowledge or experience unless with appropriate instructions and sufficient
safety.
2. Brief Instruction
The product is a series of gas char broilers in our company production,
which is novel designed, reasonable structured, convenient operated, durable
used, and convenient maintained. It's equipped with a high efficiency
stainless steel tubular burner and a pilot light, and convenient to ignite
the main fire burner. This is hotel, supermarket, western restaurant, noshery
and food industry's ideal barbecue product equipment.
3. Manufacture’s Authority and Responsibility
Banning of all or partial transformation to the products without the
manufacturer's explicit authorization.
Manufacturers refused to undertake responsibility to third parties as
the following reasons:
Not follow this instruction guidance and warning in using and testing;
Not in accordance with the requirements of technical parameters using this
product;
Incorrectly or irrationally using the product by untrained personnel;
Not obey the local law using this product;
Be repaired or changed by unauthorized technicians;
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Use the spare parts or accessories provided by non-manufacturers;
Accidents caused by force majeure;
Not strictly comply with related guide of instruction by any reason.
4. Parameter Specifications
4.1、Outline Dimensions(in)*
TEKCB-24-NG/LP
TEKCB-36-NG/LP
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TEKCB-48-NG/LP
4.2、Information of Gas Supply and Burner
The minimum supplied gas pressure regulator is factory set at 4”Natural
Gas W.C, and 10”L.P. Gas W.C. The external thread of product’s intake-tube
is 3/4 inches.
<Table 1>
Model
#of burners
and control
method
Gas
Species
Intake-tube
pressure
（in.W.C.）
Per BTU
B.T.U./h
Total BTU
B.T.U./h
Nozzle
No.
TEKCB-24
2 pieces
Independent
control
Natural
Gas
4
35,000
70,000
#36
L.P. Gas
10
35,000
70,000
#50
TEKCB-36
3 pieces
Independent
control
Natural
Gas
4
35,000
105,000
#36
L.P. Gas
10
35,000
105,000
#50
TEKCB-48
4 pieces
Independent
control
Natural
Gas
4
35,000
140,000
#36
L.P. Gas
10
35,000
140,000
#50
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5. Transport and Storage
In the process of transportation, handle carefully and keep upright to
prevent damage of the product packing. Wrapped equipment should not be in
open air for a long time, and shall be placed in a well-ventilated and
non-corrosive gases warehouse. When equipment needs temporary storage,
rainproof measures should be taken.
6. Installation and Debugging
Any erroneous installation, adjustment, refit, overhaul or maintenance may
cause property damage or personal injury. The work shall be performed by
authorized and licensed technicians, otherwise the manufacturer has the
right not to provide warranty service;
Only be installed in accordance with the local code. If no similar standard,
you should conform to the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, the
National Gas Installation Code, CSA-B149.1, or the L.P. Gas Installation
Code, CSA-B149.2 as applicable;
The appliance 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 1/2psi (3.45kPa).
6.1、Unpacking and Installation
Please dispose of all packaging materials and residues after unpacking;
Check the equipment. If it is damaged, please keep wrappers and receipts which
must be signed by the carrier representative (Driver), and contact the
carriers to pursue a claim within 15 days after receiving;
Check all accessories complete. Refer to P17 table 5;
Be sure to install supporting legs before using, and do not tear up any label
or logo before normal using;
Please read these instructions carefully before installation and operation.
Please contact your local agent if you have any questions;
The charbroiled shall be installed on a level, solid, non-skid and
incombustible surface, and placed in a well-lighted work area with waterproof,
and away from children and customers;
The installation position is a well-ventilated place in accordance with the
local regulations;
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The charbroiled must be installed under the matched cooking fume exhauster
according to the local regulations;
Important: Installation and ventilation laws, and codes are very different,
you should state and comply with all codes of the National Fire Protection
Association Inc when it comes to requirements for installation of equipment;
Screw 4 adjustable stainless steel legs in the tapping hole with four corners
of the charbroiled bottom, ensure sufficient space for ventilation;
Adjustable stainless steel legs to make the equipment level, and get the
same level with other series of the same stove; Please lift the equipment
rather than drag if you need to move it;
Take away grate (Fig.12-18), take out bottom support,
ensure fireshield （Fig12-20&21) under the bottom
frame (Fig.12-17) without moving. Then
symmetrically put vesuvianite (requirement: its
diameter is about 3-5cm) on the bottom frame(Fig.1),
replace grate and deal with the support;
Fig.1
Supplied gas pressure regulator is factory set at
4”Natural Gas W.C, and 10”L.P. Gas W.C;
The equipment can only be placed on the
incombustible counter top, and keep a distance of at least 6 inches(152mm)
to equipment’s both sides and back, and keep a distance of at least 4
inches(102mm) to the bottom;
Do not put anything around the equipment, and on the counter top and bottom,
in order to avoid influencing combustion and air circulation;
Leave enough distance in front of the equipment to take apart the control
panel. All major parts, in addition to the burner remove from the front
intake-tube;
It may be necessary to adjust the balance of air input by authorized and
licensed technicians;
Thread glue must be resistant to the action of liquefied petroleum gases.
Warning! Use soap water or testing instrument to test whether piping joint
leaks before use, and forbid using an open flame to test!
After installing completely, you should check gas supply pressure. Use a
pressure gauge which is equipped with liquid (such as U-type pressure gauge,
the minimum value is 0.1mbar) or a digital pressure gauge to test. Steps are
as following:
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●Remove top panel, and needle type pressure joint screw arbor (Fig.2),
then slip rubber tube of pressure gauge
over needle type pressure joint;
●Start the equipment in accordance with
the instructions, measuring gas supply
pressure (dynamic pressure) in the work
state;
●Access to the equipment if measured data
within the limits of Table 1, otherwise,
you will need to adjust gas pressure
regulating valve or contact gas supplier
to bargain; Fig.2
●Unplug pressure gauge after you accomplish pressure testing, then
install needle type pressure joint screw arbor. Important: make sure
screw up the needle valve to prevent gas escape!
6.2、Debugging
It’s very important to debug the new stove. Through the comprehensive
system test of equipment, we can ensure function and safety performance of
products. Discovering any potential problems before use (such as
equipment’s placement, ventilation, operation, etc), can avoid costly
losses.
7. Safety Notices and Precautions
Warning! For your safety, do not place petrol and other flammables nearby.
Please keep clean and free of flammables surroundings. (Read ANSI Z83.14B,
1991 for reference)
Warning! Any erroneous installation, adjustment and refit may cause property
damage or personal injury and maintenance failure. Read the instructions
carefully before installation and using.
Warning! Operation instruction must be placed in a conspicuous location.
When customers smell gas in the process of using, should take safety
precautions immediately. Immediately turn off the main gas valve, extinguish
all heat and flames, and call 911. Safety information can be obtained from
your local gas suppliers.
When using this equipment, safety precautions should always
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be followed, including the following:
The char broilers burners, grates and outside surfaces may become hot after
use, so you must be careful to touch;
During operation, do not directly touch burners and grates;
Turn off the equipment as repairing, maintaining and cleaning;
If the equipment has any problems of equipment damage, gas piping leaks,
igniter or valves damage, or lose product accessories, do not operate, and
call for the service immediately;
The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may cause
fire, personal injury or even death;
Do not use out of doors;
The equipment is used for barbecue, not available for any other use;
The equipment does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Dealers or
technicians will repair it. Do not take apart any spare parts without
authorization;
Never change any other parts without authorization to this equipment,
otherwise, may cause hazards, and the manufacturer has the right not to
provide warranty service;
Steel cutting producers used to manufacture with sharp edges. The
manufacturer has dealt with these sharp edges during production, however,
we insist the operator take care when in contact with this piece of equipment;
Always keep hands, hair and clothing away from heating source.
Wait the unit cools down before cleaning. Because the unit is too hot to handle
after using.
8. Operating Instructions
Before operating, make sure to place the unit horizontally by adjusting
bottom adjustable legs, and place the catch tray properly.
The pilot light has been set at the factory. Each burner has a pilot light.
8.1、Lighting the pilot light
Turn the control valve at the position of “0”(Fig.3), make sure all
knobs are in the close state. Light and hold an ignition source at the pilots.
The pilot light may not be lighted immediately, for existing gas in the pipe.
Wait a minute, the pilot light will be lighted after the gas extinguished.
Tips: You can use a screwdriver to adjust the height of the flame (Fig.4).
8.2、Igniting the main burner
Revolve the main fire control valve knob anticlockwise after lighting
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the pilot light, then the main fire burner is lighted by the pilot light.
The power of burner increases as revolving angel increases. When knob reaches
to " ", burner is in the maximum power(Fig.5).
Fig.3 Fig.4 Fig.5
Make sure air circulation at the bottom of equipment;
Do not use fan or air-conditioning blowing at the flame, in order to avoid
extinguishing flame and cause safety accidents;
Install the matched cooking fume exhauster according as the local regulations
over the char broiler;
Make sure to keep the air natural circulation in the kitchen.
8.3、Turn off the valve
Revolve the control valve knob clockwise to "0" (Fig.2), so that
extinguish flame of the main burner, but the pilot light still works.
After turn off the equipment, the main fire should be stop more than 5
minutes before next using.
8.4、Stove Operation
Before using the stove for the first time, please use a mild detergent
to wipe it clean. Do not use corrosive or abrasives detergent.
Turn the burners on about 15-20 minutes before broiling for preheating,
according to the cooking requirement to adjust the flame size.
Notice: When first preheating, the furnace will smoke above. This is
caused by protective lipids on the grates and other parts are heated, it
is normal, and it will be eliminated after the power up to the maximum for
burning an hour.
One side of grate with grease trough (Fig.6), and on the other side of
grate is flat (Fig.7), users can choose a side according to demand. And users
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also can adjust grate’s gradient according to demand (Fig.8). The side of
grate with grease trough up if roasting food with more oil, and oil will drop
into grease trough, then flow to catch tray.
Fig.6 Fig.7 Fig.8
8.5、 Exchange main fire nozzle to switch gas source
Remove control panel, grate, vesuvianite, the barbecue frame and fire
shield, remove the pilot light head, and bottom tightening screw of the end
of burner (arc), then remove main fire nozzle with proper open spanner,
exchange nozzle of another gas source, then screw it (Fig.9). Reinstall
burner, the pilot light head, fire shield, the barbecue frame, vesuvianite,
grate and control panel in proper place.
Caution: Each main fire orifice of the burner has been installed before
delivery, normal use without adjustment but only switching gas. Adjust only
by authorized and licensed technicians. When you converse the gas source,
exchange the corresponding pressure maintaining valve which installed on
air intake. See 2 in P19.
8.6、Adjust air input
Remove control panel, unscrew damper solid screw (Fig.10), revolve
damper left to right (Fig.11), meanwhile, observe flame and adjust an
appropriate opening degree. Then screw damper solid screw, make sure the
equipment will not get loose in the process of moving and translation.
Reinstall control panel.
Caution: Each burner damper has been adjusted before delivery (once air
input), normal use without adjustment but only switching gas. Adjust only
by authorized and licensed technicians.
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Fig.9 Fig.10 Fig.11
9. Cleaning and Maintenance
Do not use any abrasive or flammable detergent to wipe;
Do not hose down, immerse or pressure wash any part of the char broiler,
excluding the catch tray;
Do not use abrasive cleaning matters to wash, even not use corrosive
detergent!
Warning: Before cleaning, all control valves must be turned off.
Strictly follow the lighting instructions to work again after
cleaning!
Warning: Wait for the equipment to cool down after the unit has
been turned off before you clean!
Cut off the gas source as not in using;
If the equipment is not used for a long time, clean the surface by wiping
it with a soft cloth and place it in a well-ventilated area;
Comprehensively check the equipment at least once every year by authorized
and licensed technicians;
The product is made of 90% metals, and can not be discarded everywhere. Deal
with it in accordance with the local codes.
Instructions to clean appliance regularly with recommended cleaning agents,
if necessary
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Recommended cleaning methods
<Table 2>
Items
Methods
Times
Body
Wipe it with a soft cloth and mild detergent;
daily
Control panel
Turn off valves when not in use;
Wipe panel and control valve knob with mild
detergent.
daily
Grates
Caution: Wear insulated gloves when handling
grates, in order to prevent possible burns!
1.Take out grates;
2.Clean up grease and other impurity on grates
with a wire brush;
3.Clean grid slot with a scraper;
4.Spread cooking oil on the grates, open char
broiler to evaporate for 45 minutes, then
close it.
Warning: Do not cover grates in the process
of evaporation!
Daily/as need
Char
Grate
Back
Support
Brace
Remove grate until the equipment cools down.
Take off char grate back support brace, clean
grease and other crumbs. Spread cooking oil.
Reinstall after cleaning.
Daily/as need
Catch
tray
Pull out catch tray from front body until the
equipment cools down. Clean grease and other
crumbs. Reinstall after cleaning and spread
cooking oil.
Warning: if the catch tray is permitted to
fill too high, should be cleaned!
Per use
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10. Troubleshooting
<Table 3>
Problems
Possible causes
Problem solving
Not lighting
1.Insufficient gas
pressure in pipe
1.Contact the local
gas supply dept.
2.Nozzle occlusion
2.Dredge nozzle
Ignite the pilot
light but not the
main fire
1.Insufficient gas
pressure in pipe
1.Contact the local
gas supply dept.
2.The main fire nozzle
occlusion
2.Dredge nozzle
3.Gas control valves
have problems
3.Change gas
control valves
4.The pilot light and the
main fire’s distance is too
far
4.Adjust the
distance of them
5.Flame is too low
5.Adjust the height
of the pilot light
Close gas and
heard a sound of
fire
1.Insufficient gas
pressure in pipe
1.Contact the local
gas supply dept.
2.Not match nozzle aperture
with gas resources
2.Adjust nozzle
diameter
3.Flow of connection
pipe is not enough
3.Increase pipe’s
allowable flow
4.Damper opening
degree is too large
4.Adjust damper
Yellow flame and
black smoke
1.Use bottom gas
1.Change gas
2.Not match nozzle aperture
with gas resources
2.Adjust nozzle
diameter
3.Not enough air to ignite
3.Increase damper
opening degree
4.In the peak of using
gas, sources of gas
float heavy
4.Turn down valves
flow. Turn it up
after the peak
The problems mentioned above are only for reference. If any fault occurs,
please stop using, and contact technicians to check and repair. Safety first,
turn off the power and gas supply before maintenance.
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11. Spare Parts
The use of parts provided by other companies, our company has the right not
to provide warranty service;
Order replacement parts from authorized representatives and after-sale
service agency.
Provide the model no., serial no. and description when you order components.
Fig.12
<Table 4>
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No.
Matters
Code
Component
name
Qty
Dimensions
(mm)/Model
Remark
1
301110001
Adjustable
steel legs
4
φ41.5*100
TEKCB-24\36\48
2
21105001001
Catch tray
1
507*620*26.5
TEKCB-24
21105002001
807*620*26.5
TEKCB-36
21105003001
1117*620*26.5
TEKCB-48
3
301080002
Galvanized
flange face nut
6
M6
TEKCB-24
9
TEKCB-36
11
TEKCB-48
4
301082001
Galvanized flat
grommet
4
φ6*φ10
TEKCB-24
6
TEKCB-36
7
TEKCB-48
5
301081006
Galvanized
American
outside six
corner with pad
tapping
4
ST4.8*12.5
TEKCB-24\36\48
6
21105001002
Control panel
1
605*185
TEKCB-24
21105002002
905*185
TEKCB-36
21105002002
1215*185
TEKCB-48
7
301140001
Kirsite knob
2
TEKCB-24
3
TEKCB-36
4
TEKCB-48
8
301060001
Needle type
pressure joint
1
1/8"-27NPT
TEKCB-24\36\48
9
301060002
Needle type
pressure joint
screw arbor
1
M5*23
TEKCB-24\36\48
10
301030002
A18 stopcock
2
A18-318
TEKCB-24
3
TEKCB-36
4
TEKCB-48
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11
301040006(NG)
301040007(LP)
A18 nozzle (NG)
A18 nozzle(LP)
2
NG36
LP50
TEKCB-24
3
TEKCB-36
4
TEKCB-48
12
301030001
Pilot light
valve-single
unit
2
AP7-1
TEKCB-24
3
TEKCB-36
4
TEKCB-48
13
301070013
Air input pipe
2
TEKCB-24
3
TEKCB-36
4
TEKCB-48
14
301170015
Pilot light
head stator
2
TEKCB-24
3
TEKCB-36
4
TEKCB-48
15
301060003
Pilot light
head
2
A73007/TiPφ
4.7
TEKCB-24
3
TEKCB-36
4
TEKCB-48
16
21205001001
Countertop
1
610*700*218
TEKCB-24
21205002001
910*700*218
TEKCB-36
21205003001
1220*700*218
TEKCB-48
17
301020002
Bottom frame
4
ATOSA-0005
TEKCB-24
6
TEKCB-36
8
TEKCB-48
18
301020003
Grates
4
150*525*22
TEKCB-24
6
TEKCB-36
8
TEKCB-48
19
21205001003
Char grate back
support brace
1
L=600
TEKCB-24
21205002003
L=900
TEKCB-36
21205003003
L=1210
TEKCB-48
20
301170004
Short covering
fire board
2
92*103
TEKCB-24
3
TEKCB-36
4
TEKCB-48
21
301170003
Long covering
fire board
4
L=451
TEKCB-24
6
TEKCB-36
8
TEKCB-48
22
301010007
U-type burner
2
TEKCB-24
3
TEKCB-36
4
TEKCB-48
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23
301030014
pressure
maintaining
valve
1
4”-10”
TEKCB-24\36\48
24
301070001
24”countertop
char broiler
intake-tube
1
Φ26-503*648
TEKCB-24
301070002
36”countertop
char broiler
intake-tube
Φ26-803*648
TEKCB-36
301070003
48”countertop
char broiler
intake-tube
Φ26-1113*648
TEKCB-48
25
21205001002
surround
1
610*640*203
TEKCB-24
21205002002
910*640*203
TEKCB-36
21205003002
1220*640*203
TEKCB-48
12. Accessories List
<Table 5>
TEKCB-24 TEKCB-36 TEKCB-48
Adjustable
counter top
steel legs
4 pieces
4 pieces
4 pieces
Catch tray
1 piece
1 piece
1 piece
pressure
maintaining
valve
1 piece
1 piece
1 piece
A18 Orifice
2 pieces
3 pieces
4 pieces
instructions
1 piece
1 piece
1 piece
Notice：
1、Pressure maintaining valve connects with air intake, must be installed by
authorized and licensed technicians, to ensure interface tightness.
Model
Qty
Name
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2、Screw the hex nut (Fig.13) before connect air intake, ensure gas mark (Fig.14)
on the plastic core whether match with connected gas source, if not, then pull
out the plastic core and change another head, insert it again. The same as
exchanging gas source.
3、When exchange gas source, use the A18 orifice (Fig.15) in the accessories.
Follow rules of 8.5.
Fig.13 Fig.14 Fig.15
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