Southbend R18-4 User manual

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Electric Counter Convection Steamer
R18-4
!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.
1100 Old Honeycutt Road, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
www.southbendnc.com
MANUAL 1195735 REV0 (11/22/2011)
HEAVY DUTY STEAM

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, PAN STEAMERS, MODEL R18-4
MANUAL 1195735 REV0 (11/22/2011) 2 HEAVY DUTY STEAM
IMPORTANT NOTES FOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
WARNING: This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to
potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
WARNING: Improper installation adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death. Read the
installation, operation instructions thoroughly before installing or
servicing this equipment.
WARNING: Never spray water in electrical components.
Intended for commercial use only. Not for household use.
It is recommended that this manual be read thoroughly and that all instructions be followed
carefully.
NOTICE: Unit must be level to assure proper performance.
This manual should be retained for future reference.

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, PAN STEAMERS, MODEL R18-4
MANUAL 1195735 REV0 (11/22/2011) 3 HEAVY DUTY STEAM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION PAGE
1.0 SERVICE CONNECTIONS ................................................4
2.0 INTRODUCTION ........................................................5
3.0 INSTALLATION .........................................................6
4.0 PERFORMANCE CHECK .................................................8
5.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .............................................9
6.0 COOKING GUIDELINES .................................................13
7.0 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ............................................15
8.0 TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................18
9.0 WIRE DIAGRAMS ......................................................23

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, PAN STEAMERS, MODEL R18-4
MANUAL 1195735 REV0 (11/22/2011) 4 HEAVY DUTY STEAM
1.0 SERVICE CONNECTIONS

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, PAN STEAMERS, MODEL R18-4
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2.0 INTRODUCTION
DESCRIPTION
The model R18-4 steamer comes equipped with a standard 9 kW heating block that can be
reduced to 6 kW on single phase supplies.
Your new steamer has been designed and manufactured to meet the toughest industry
standards. The best possible workmanship and materials along with laboratory tests have been
utilized in its design.
Proper installation, care and maintenance will give you years of reliable, trouble free operation.
The R18-4 is anelectric fired pressureless steam cooker. The cooking compartment is
equipped with a three-piece door with inner gasket plate isolated from the exterior surface.
Door latch operates by slam action for positive sealing of the door. Operating controls are
displayed on a front-mounted panel and include indicator lights for ready and cooking modes, a
timer to set cook times and an illuminated rocker power switch.
BASIC FUNCTIONING
The cooker is ready for operation when the READY light comes on.
At the end of the set interval, timer contacts switch to shut off the cooking operation and sounds
a signal buzzer and will maintain a safe food holding temperature at or above 150°F. The
buzzer is silenced by returning the timer dial to the OFF position. The READY light will be
illuminated.