GILES GHM Warmer Series Installation and operating instructions

MODELS:
GHM-4 [3 WELL]
GHM-5 [4 WELL]
GHM-6 [5 WELL]
GHM-8 [7 WELL]
Operations & Service Manual
CAUTION: Read inst uctions befo e using this appliance.
GHM Warmer
Series
ISO 9001-2015 Registe ed • Committed to Quality
2750 G nter Park Drive West • Montgomery, AL 36109 USA
Toll Free: 800.554.4537 (USA & Canada Only) Other: 334.272.1457
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Printed in USA, Form 66203 (Rel. Date: Feb.2014, Rev. Date: Jan.2019. Rev. B)
CERAMIC HEATER VERSION

LIMITED WARRANTY
• Subjec o he erms and condi ions of his Limi ed Warran y as herein s a ed, all Giles En erprises Inc. (here-
af er referred o as “Giles”) food service equipmen and par s purchased new from an au horized Giles rep-
resen a ive are warran ed as o defec s in ma erial or workmanship for a period of wen y-four (24) mon hs
from he da e of ins alla ion, provided, however, ha wi h regard o labor cos s in connec ion wi h his war-
ran y, see below. All ins alla ions mus be made by a qualified ins alling agency in accordance wi h all appli-
cable codes and/or regula ions in he jurisdic ion in which ins alled. Limi ed warran y coverage is ex ended
only o he original owner and is void if he uni is resold.
• During he Limi ed Warran y period, Giles will replace or recondi ion, a i s fac ory, any par or par s of his
uni which Giles inspec ors judge defec ive, provided he uni has been properly ins alled, subjec ed o nor-
mal usage, and opera ed and main ained in accordance wi h specified procedures. This Limi ed Warran y
does no cover cosme ic damage, and damage due o ac s of God, acciden , misuse, al era ion, negligence,
abuse, or use of unor hodox repair me hods. All par s replaced under his Limi ed Warran y carry only he
unexpired erm of his Limi ed Warran y. Limi ed Warran y service may be furnished only by an au horized
Giles service represen a ive.
• If Limi ed Warran y service is reques ed, Giles will dispa ch fac ory-au horized service represen a ives o
inspec , repair, recondi ion, or replace uni s of i s manufac ure wi h such labor being rendered wi hou cos
o owner for wen y-four (24) mon hs from he da e of ins alla ion. O herwise, service, including labor and
ranspor a ion charges or o her expenses, in connec ion wi h he removal or ins alla ion of any par or par s
supplied under his Limi ed Warran y, are specified on he original sales con rac be ween he purchaser and
he au horized Giles represen a ive.
•Failure to use Giles OEM replacement parts and Giles OEM filters may void this Warranty.
• Giles reserves he righ o change or improve i s equipmen and/or par s in any way wi hou obliga ion o
al er such equipmen or par s previously manufac ured.
• Giles makes no fur her warran ies, express or implied, including implied warran ies of merchan abili y or fi -
ness for a par icular purpose, and has no o her obliga ion or liabili y no specifically s a ed herein.
• Repair or replacemen as provided under his limi ed warran y is he exclusive remedy. Giles shall no be
liable for any inciden al or consequen ial damages for breach of any express or implied warran y on his
produc , excep o he ex en prohibi ed by applicable law. Any implied warran y of merchan abili y or fi -
ness for a par icular purpose on his produc is limi ed in dura ion o he dura ion of his limi ed warran y.
• Used Giles food service equipmen or par s, or Giles food service equipmen or par s no purchased from an
au horized Giles represen a ive, carry no warran ies, express or implied.

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Model: GHM Warmer SeriesTable Of Contents
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Safety Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Specific Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
1. Introd ction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.01 Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.02 Standard Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.03 Alternative Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.04 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.04.1 Overall Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.04.2 Basic Steam Table Pan Layouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.04.3 Agency Certifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.04.4. Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.04.5 Pan Wells & Heat Control Zones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.01 Appliance Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.02 Unpac ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.03 Counter-Top Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.03.1 Base Counter Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.04 Glass & Lighting Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.04.1 Full Serve Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.04.2 Customer Self-Serve Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.05 Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.06 Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.06.1 Electrical Connection Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.07 Ventilation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3. Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.01 Bac & Side View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.02 Accessory Items Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.03 Accessory Items Not Included. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4. Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.01 Pan Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.02 Setting & Adjusting Warmer Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.03 Removing & Installing Fold-down Wor -Shelf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.03.1 Removing Shelf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.03.2 Reinstalling Shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.04 Normal Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.05 Emergency Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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5. Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6. Tro bleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
6.01. Troubleshooting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
7. Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
7.01 Parts Ordering & Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
7.02 Control Panel Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
7.03 Element Assembly - Lower Heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
7.04 Heater Assembly - Top Heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
7.05 Glass & Wor -Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

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Safety Overview:
The inf rmati n c ntained in this manual has been prepared t describe the pr per pr cedures f r safely installing,
perating and maintaining Gi es Food Service Equipment.
This product can expose Users to chemica s inc uding ead, nicke , coba t, a uminum, cadmium, brass,
carbon, copper or BPA which are known in the state of Ca ifornia to cause cancer, birth defects and other
reproductive harm. For more information go to: www.p65warnings.ca.gov.
Indicates an imminently hazard us situati n which, if n t av ided, will result in seri us pers nal injury, even
death.
Indicates a p tentially hazard us situati n which, if n t av ided, c uld result in seri us injury, even death.
Indicates a p tentially hazard us situati n which, if n t av ided, may result in min r t m derate injury. This
n tificati n is als used as an alert t unsafe practices.
If used with ut the safety alert symb l, indicates a p tentially hazard us situati n which, if n t av ided, may
result in equipment and/ r pr perty damage, and may v id the fact ry warranty.
NOTE or IMPORTANT!
Identifies suggested, rec mmended, r ther imp rtant inf rmati n.
Hazard Alert Symbols are used thr ugh ut the Manual in c njuncti n with key w rds, such as DANGER,
WARNING, r CAUTION,t alert Users t p tential pers nal injury hazards and/ r p r perating practices. These
alerts immediately precede precauti nary inf rmati n regarding the av idance f such hazards r practices. Adhere
t all inf rmati n f ll wing these symb ls t av id p ssible injury, r even death. Failure t d s may als v id the
fact ry warranty.
Suggested, rec mmended, r ther n tew rthy inf rmati n is identified as NOTES, r will be n ted as IMPORTANT!.
Additi nally, certain w rds are used t indicate a specific meaning, r t add emphasis as f ll ws:
Shall: underst d t be mandat ry.
Should: underst d t be advis ry.
May: underst d t be permissive.
Will: indicates a future event r c nditi n t ccur.

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Specific Safety Precautions:
F r y ur safety, please bserve the f ll wing precauti ns when perating r servicing this GILES F d Service
Equipment. Adhering t the f ll wing imp rtant safety inf rmati n will help t prevent pers nal injury and/ r
damage t the equipment, r pr perty.
• Bef re cleaning r perf rming maintenance, place p wer switch in the [OFF] p siti n. Unplug p wer c rd r turn
OFF p wer at the electrical panel supplying p wer t rem ve all p wer fr m the appliance.
• DO NOT ADD WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS! The GHM Warmer is NOT a steam table. The pan well is n t designed
t c ntain liquid. Water c uld leak int the heating element c mpartment, r c ntact ther electrical
c mp nents, creating an electrical sh ck hazard.
• DO NOT wash d wn the unit interi r r exteri r with water fr m a spray h se.
• Failure t c mply with DANGER n tices will result in seri us injury, even death; r damage t equipment and/ r
pr perty and may v id the fact ry warranty.
• Pri r t installati n, c nsult a qualified electrician t ensure that installati n will c mply with all electrical and
mechanical c de requirements.
• The unit must be adequately and ro erly grounded. Im ro er grounding can otentially result in electrical
shock to Users.
• Check the rating label on the unit to determine the ro er ower su ly required. Always consult an electrician,
or other qualified service technician, to ensure that circuit breakers and wiring are of sufficient rating and gauge
to ower this equi ment. A Wiring Diagram has been rovided with the unit as an aid for technicians. The unit
must be installed and electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, in
accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.
• Impr per installati n, adjustment, alterati n, service r maintenance c uld result in seri us injury, even death;
equipment and/ r pr perty damage; and will p tentially v id the fact ry warranty.
•DO NOT use r st re flammable liquids, r materials that pr duce flammable vap rs, in the vicinity f this r any
ther appliance!
• F d pr ducts r water spilled n nearby fl r areas can create a p tential slip/fall hazard. Clean up all spills
immediately.
• Failure t c mply with WARNING n tices c uld result in seri us injury, even death; damage t equipment and/ r
pr perty; and will p tentially v id the fact ry warranty.

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• Prepared f d pr ducts, held f r sale, must be maintained at a minimum temperature f 150°F (65.5°C) r in
acc rdance with state and l cal health regulati ns.
• The unit must remain in a h riz ntal p siti n during perati ns.
• Exercise care when rem ving w den crate framew rk and when lifting and m ving the unit fr m shipping pallet.
• DO NOT perate the appliance, unless its c mp nents and their intended functi ns are fully underst d (see
Section 3). Once y u have read and fully understand Section 3, cl sely f ll w the instructi ns presented in this
Manual in rder t prevent equipment damage, r malfuncti n.
• Certain parts f the unit, including f d pans and f d pr ducts, will bec me very HOT!
Temperatures inside the unit can exceed 150°F (65.5°C). Surface temperature f the upper ceramic Infrared Heaters can be
in excess f 400°F (204.5°C). Exercise cauti n when handling f d pans, cleaning, r servicing the unit.
Wear pers nal pr tective equipment (PPE), such as thermal ven mitts r gl ves, while attending the unit.
• This appliance is n t intended f r use by pers ns (including children) with reduced physical, sens ry, r mental
capabilities, r lack f experience and kn wledge, unless they have been given adequate instructi n and/ r
supervisi n c ncerning its use by a pers n resp nsible f r their safety. Children sh uld n t be all wed t play
with, r in the area ar und, the appliance.
• Any required tr ublesh ting and repair f this equipment is t be perf rmed by a qualified and fact ry-
auth rized service c mpany.
• All w the unit t c l f r a minimum f 15 minutes bef re cleaning r servicing.
• Failure t c mply with CAUTION n tices may result in min r t m derate pers nal injury, damage t equipment
r pr perty, and p tentially v id the warranty.
Specific Safety Precautions:
• C mp nents exp sed al ng the C ntr l Panel are s mewhat impact-sensitive. Exercise due care when using carts
r r lling tables near the unit t av id damage and maintain pr per perati n, .
• Alway maintain safe clearances between the unit and c mbustible walls r materials.
• When cleaning the appliance:
-DO NOT steam clean.
-DO NOTuse pr ducts c ntaining chl rine, r ther c rr sive chemicals.
-DO NOT use abrasive pr ducts, steel w l r sc uring pads.
- DO NOT use ven cleaners.
- DO NOT p ur water int the main pan well.
• DO NOT alter, add attachments, r therwise m dify this equipment!
• Failure t c mply with CAUTION n tices may result in damage t equipment r pr perty, and v id the fact ry
warranty.

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NOTE:
▪Up n receipt, if damage t the shipping pallet is evident, immediately and th r ughly inspect the equipment and
access ries. N tify the freight c mpany f any damages. Generally, neg tiating freight damage claims shall be
the resp nsibility f the Cust mer.
▪C mply with all appr priate state and/ r l cal heath regulati ns regarding cleaning and sanitati n f any
f dservice equipment.
▪T clean difficult surface areas, having excessive build-up f grease residue, GILES rec mmends using a mild, bi -
degradable, n n-t xic degreasing cleaner such as Simp e Green® HD Pro.
▪GILES assumes n resp nsibility in regard t c de c mpliance f r installati n and use f this equipment. The
cust mer is resp nsible f r btaining all f the necessary appr vals fr m Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
c ncerning use f this equipment.

Thank you for choosing the GILES GHM Heated Merchandiser manufactured by Giles Enter rises, Inc., Montgomery,
Alabama (USA), hereafter referred to as "GILES". The unit is either a model GHM-4 GHM-5 GHM-6 or GHM-8 with
any one of three different service configurations: a). Full O erator Serve, b). Combination - O erator Full-Serve Main
Section with 2-Foot Customer Self-Serve Section, c). Full Customer Self-Serve [only GHM-4 or 5]. Warmer can have
either clear or mirror-tinted doors and side glasses.
Unit can be installed into a base counter or stand alone for a counter-to a lication, utilizing the rovided adjustable
legs. Develo ed with flexibility in mind, designed to maximize the number of menu selections dis layed while kee ing
roducts fresh at the ro er holding and serving tem erature awaiting your customers’ enjoyment.
To hel rotect your investment in this equi ment, we recommend taking a few moments to familiarize yourself with
the installation, cleaning and maintenance rocedures contained in this manual. Please read these instructions rior to
installing and using Warmer. Adherence to these recommended rocedures minimizes the otential for costly "down-
time" and equi ment re airs. With ro er care and maintenance this unit will rovide years of de endable, trouble-
free service.
Please retain this manual for future reference
In roduc ion Model: GHM Warmer Series
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Temperature Control - Each well has variable lower and u er heater tem erature control. Controls are easy to use
and indicator lights show status. GHM4 = 3 wells, GHM5 = 4 wells, GHM6 = 5 wells, GHM8 = 7 wells.
Lighting - Two (2) economical, coated, fluorescent tubes illuminate dis layed roducts.
European-Style Glass - Allows maximum visibility of roducts. Pneumatic struts hold glass in the o en osition for
easy cleaning.
Fold-Down Shelf - HDPE (high-density olyethylene) fold-down work shelf along o erator-side of the unit. Easily
removable for cleaning.
Unit constructed rimarily of Series 430 Stainless Steel. Features a tem ered Euro ean-style hinged front glass cover
and rear sliding doors.
Self-Serve - GHM-5,6 & 8 are available with a 24” section (either right or left) o en to the customer-side of the unit,
allowing customers to serve themselves. The GHM-4 & 5 is available with the full width o en to the customer-side for
self service.
Glass Style - Side glass and rear glass doors are available in either clear glass or mirror tinted.
1. Introduction
1.01 Construction
1.02 Standard Features
1.03 A ternative Design

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DECIMALS/FRACTIONS ±1/32
OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
TOLERANCES UNLESS
SHEET METAL DEPT.
WELDING/ASSEMBLY DEPT.
DECIMALS
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DECIMALS
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MACHINE SHOP
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ENTERPRISES, INC.
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2444.7
70 5/16
1786.34
57 3/8
1457.15
44 7/16
1128.02
7 1/8
181.46
INCHES [mm]
1.04 Specifications
1.04.1 Overa Dimensions

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INCHES [mm]
Pan Depth 2-1/2 [63.5] to 4 [101.6]
1.04.2 Basic Steam Tab e Pan Layouts
The diagrams below show exam les of ty ical Pan layouts. The GILES Warmer can accommodate an de ths from 2-
1/2” [64 mm] to 4” [102 mm]. Units are shi ed with enough Pan Su ort Dividers for the layout Configuration #2
shown below. Actual layout ossibilities are ractically limitless with urchase of additional Dividers.
PANS ARE NOT INCLUDED

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Model Cra ed - Lbs [kg] Uncra ed - Lbs [kg] w/o Pans or Produc
GHM-4 372 [169] 282 [128]
GHM-5 525 [238] 413 [187]
GHM-6 625 [283] 489 [222]
GHM-8 734 [333] 584 [265]
Model Pan Wells Hea ed Zone Ligh ing Zone
GHM-4 3 3 1
GHM-5 4 4 1
GHM-6 5 5 1
GHM-8 7 7 1
1.04.3 Agency Certifications
1.04.4 Weights
1.04.5 Pan We s & Heat Contro Zones

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This section exp ains the procedures necessary to proper y insta the GILES Heated Merchandiser. To he p avoid
persona injury or equipment damage, p ease ensure the fo owing steps are fo owed.
Whi e se ection of ocation is typica y dependent on operationa needs and site-specific factors, the fo owing shou d
be considered before fina izing insta ation p ans.
• The app iance and surrounding area shou d be kept free and c ear of combustib e materia s. Maintain a minimum
6” [154.2 mm] c earance to combustib es.
• The app iance must be e ectrica y grounded in accordance with oca e ectrica code, or in the absence of oca code,
with the current National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70. Failure t pr perly gr und the appliance c uld present
electrical sh ck hazard t Users.
• Be sure that sufficient space is avai ab e for proper operation of the app iance, and that consideration is given to
provided space required to perform future service, maintenance, or repair.
• Be sure that adequate venti ation is provided in the operating area, as necessary.
• Consu t a qua ified e ectrician, or other service technician, prior to insta ation to ensure that the power supp y
avai ab e at the intended ocation meets the e ectrica specifications stated on the unit’s rating abe , and that wiring
and circuit breakers are sufficient y rated to power the app iance.
• Make certain unit is insta ed on a counter-top, or suitab e base, that is stab e and substantia enough to support the
unit p us weight of food it is to contain.
• Be sure that the unit is secure in its ocation and cannot be inadvertent y moved.
The above considerations wi he p to ensure safe and proper insta ation. If you have any questions concerning these
procedures, p ease contact a Gi es Manufacturer’s Representative or equipment Dea er, or ca Giles Services at
800.554.4537.
2. Installation
DO NOT MODIFY, ADD ATTACHMENTS OR OTHERWISE ALTER THIS EQUIPMENT
2.01 Appliance Location

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Unit is shipped on a wooden skid with a protective wooden framework; secured to the skid by means of high strength
strapping. The entire skid is wrapped with machine-app ied stretch wrap. Auxi ary items, such as Side G asses, Pan
Dividers, Legs and F uorescent Lights, are packed separate y, contained in cartons packed in the pan we . Be certain
to remove and retain.
• App iance is heavy ... Exercise care when ifting or moving ... Use adequate manpower or appropriate hand ing
equipment.
• Exercise care when removing and disposing of the wooden crate materia .
• Fai ure to comp y with CAUTION notices may resu t in minor to moderate injury, equipment or property damage,
and cou d void the factory warranty.
IMPORTANT!
If the crate sh ws evidence f damage, immediately inspect the entire unit and the access ry items. N tify the
freight c mpany f any and all damages bserved. Typically, it will be the purchaser’s resp nsibility t neg tiate
freight damage claims with carriers.
1. Carefu y cut and remove p astic wrap and strapping, then use appropriate too s to remove wooden crate
framework from the pa et.
2. Remove items packed in the pan we , examine for damage and set aside.
3. Carefu y remove the unit from the shipping pa et. Units are extreme y heavy, see Secti n 1.04.4, Weights. Use
appropriate ifting equipment, or adequate manpower. Due care shou d be taken when ifting and moving the unit
to prevent persona injury or equipment damage. Gi es sha not be iab e for persona injury or damage caused by
improper hand ing, or use of poor work practices.
1. For free-standing, counter-top app ications, four (4) Adjustab e Legs are supp ied ... two (2) Regu ar and two (2)
F oor P ate.
2. Insta and secure the Adjustab e Legs at each corner. Each sty e Leg shou d be insta ed on the opposite diagona
corners from one another. Take care t n t cr ss-thread studs.
3. P ace unit onto a suitab e counter-top that is substantia enough to safe y support the app iance.
4. Leve unit by rotating the ower portion of the Legs to adjust the ength as needed ... c ockwise shortens eg,
counter-c ockwise engthens egs. Unit shou d be stab e and eve ; side-to-side, front-to-back and corner-to-corner.
Regu ar Leg F oor P ate Leg
2.02 Unpackin
2.03 Counter-Top Installation

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• Exercise care when lifting and moving unit onto counter.
• Ensure that the counter base and/or counter-top is capable of supporting the weight of the unit and the food
products to be displayed. See Section1-4.4, Unit Weights.
5. Secure unit by fastening P ate Mount Legs to counter-top with appropriate screws (not supplied).
Front F oor P ate Leg
Rear F oor P ate Leg (2) Screws (supp ied
by customer) for each
F oor P ate Leg.
1. The GHM Warmer may a so be insta ed on an appropriate y sized custom or pre-
fabricated base counter (GILES ffers several different styles f stainless steel Bases,
specifically designed f r GHM Series Warmers). Prior to insta ing the unit ensure that
the base counter is eve and stab e.
2. The unit must be attached to the counter in accordance with oca bui ding code and/or
app icab e hea th and sanitation code. Some hea th codes require that cracks and
space between app iance and base, and base and f oor must be sea ed to e iminate
potentia harborage for pests. It is the responsibi ity of the purchaser and their
contracted insta er to ensure that a app icab e code and regu ation requirements are
met.
IMPORTANT!
GILES assumes n resp nsibility f r c de c mpliance with respect t installati n and use f this equipment.
2.03 Counter-Top Installation - continued
2.03.1 Base Counter Installation

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①Remove shipping tape for S iding Doors. Ensure doors are
proper y seated and s ide easi y.
②Unpack and insta Side G ass at each end; s ide into track.
③Insta (2) F uorescent B ubs (under Shroud).
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2.04 Glass & Li htin Installation
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2.04.1 Full-Serve Models