radiance TACM-24 Specifications

OWNER & OPERATOR
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
For service contact:
German Knife Inc.
1-800-500-3519
www.turboairinc.com
Model No. TACM-24
TACM-36
TACM-48
TASM-24
TASM-36
www.turboairinc.com
THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO INSTALL GAS EQUIPMENT WHO SHOULD
PERFORM THE INITIAL FIELD START-UP AND ADJUSTMENTS OF THE EQUIPMENT COVERED BY THIS MANUAL.
POST IN A PROMINENT LOCATION: THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO BE FOLLOWED IN THE EVENT WHEN SMELL
OF GAS IS DETECTED. THIS INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE LOCAL GAS SUPPLIER.
IMPORTANT
In the event a gas odor is detected, shut down units at main shuto valve and contact the local gas company or gas supplier for service.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or other appliance.
WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury, or death. Read the installation,
operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INSTALLATION
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MAINTENANCE
WARRANTY
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German Knife, Inc.
4184 E. Conant St., Long Beach, CA 90808
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.turboairinc.com
The equipment is inspected & crated carefully by skilled personnel before leaving factory. The transportation company
assumes full responsibility for safe delivery upon acceptance of this equipment if shipment arrives damaged;
1. VISIBLE LOSS OR DAMAGE: Note on freight bill or express delivery and signed by person making delivery.
2. FILE CLAIM FOR DAMAGES IMMEDIATELY: regardless of extent of damages.
3. CONCEALED LOSS OR DAMAGES: If damages are noticed after unpacking, notify Transportation Company
immediately and file “Concealed Damage” claim with them. This should be done within fifteen (15) days from date
delivery is made to you. Return container for inspection.
SHIPPING DAMAGE CLAIM PROCEDURE
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INSTALLATION
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UNPACKING:
1. Remove appliance from container.
2. Remove all protective packaging material.
3. Retain container and packaging material until the appliance is operated and found
in good condition.
4. Check appliance for any shipping damage. If appliance shows any external or internal
damages, promptly inform dealer/distributor where you bought your appliance.
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
A
ccidents are always tragic especially because so many of them could have been prevented with
little care and judgment. There are some basic good practices; we hope you will follow for safe
use of the equipment as well as your well-being.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION:
● Always maintain proper clearances from combustible materials.
● Ventilation air supply must be maintained at all times when the equipment is operating.
● Never connect equipment to an unregulated gas supply.
● Gas supply connections should be checked utilizing soap solution. Never use a flame
for gas leak checks.
● Service and repair should be done by a qualified service person. Do not service while
hot or operating.
NOTE: Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person. Qualified service person
should read these instructions and should be familiar with the operation and functions of the equipment.

INSTALLATION
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The installation must conform with codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA54, or the Natural Gas and propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1,
as applicable, including:
1. 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 PSI.
2. The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing
its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply
piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 PSI.
SERVICE CLEARANCES:
A manual shutoff valve (to be supplied by user) must be installed in the gas supply line upstream
of the appliance and gas pressure regulator (supplied with your appliance) in the supply gas line
for safety and ease of future service or repair. Your equipment operates at 5” W.C. pressure on
natural gas (regulator supplied with your appliance) and at 10” W.C. on propane gas (regulator
supplied with your appliance).
NOTE: Ensure the gas supply and/or gas type, as shown on rating plate match with (Rating plate
is located on the backside of the front panel of unit) pipe gas supply to unit.
MODEL SERIES COMBUSTIBLE NON-COMBUSTIBLE
TASM
TACM
SIDES
4”
4”
BACK
4”
4”
BACK
0”
0”
SIDES
0”
0”
RATING PLATE:
The Salamander broiler and Cheesemelter are supplied with its own rating plate located on the
unit. Information on this plate includes the model and serial numbers. When communicating with
factory about a unit or requesting special parts or information, this data is essential for proper
identification. Other information on this plate is the BTU/hr. input of the burners, operating gas
pressure in inches WC, and whether the unit has an orifice for natural or propane gas.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS:
 Turn all burner valves to “OFF” position (bottom).
 Turn on the main gas supply to the unit.
 Pilots are located on the top of the salamander and cheesemelters.
 Turn pilot valve(s) adjusting screw counterclockwise, then light standing pilot and adjust
the pilot flame to approximately ¼” to ½” high.
 Turn burner valve on by turning counterclockwise to “ON” position. This should light the
main burner.
 If the main burner does not light, turn burner valve to “OFF” position. Wait five (5) minutes
to clear any gas. Then smell for gas, if you don’t smell gas, go to next step.
 Repeat the lighting procedure.
SHUTDOWN INSTRUCTIONS:
 Turn burner valve clockwise to “OFF” position.
 For complete shutdown, turn pilot(s) pilot adjusting screw clockwise to shutoff gas to the pilot(s).
RECIPE AND GRID ADJUSTMENT:
 Positioning the broiler grid is an important factor in the desired product end results. Position the
grid farther away from the burners for thick meats and for melting cheese or butter to avoid
drying the product.
 Position the grid closer to the burners for bacon, toast, and quick heating, but watch carefully to
avoid burning.
PREHEATING:
 Before initial use, turn salamander burner on high and let it run for 15 minutes. This will burn off
any solvents remaining on the rack.
CARBONIZATION OF CERAMIC:
 If ceramic take on a black sooty accumulation, the burners are receiving an insufficient
amount of air. The air shutter needs to be opened further. If carbonization occurs during
the initial adjustment, it will burn off as soon as adjustment is achieved.
PRIOR TO LIGHTING,
CHECK ALL GAS CONNECTIONS FOR LEAKS!!!!!!