Star VBE30 User manual

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.
FOR YOUR SAFETY: Do not store or use
gasoline or other ammable vapors or liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
WARNING: This appliance shall be installed
in accordance with current regulations and
used only in well-ventilated space. Refer to
instructions before installing and using this
appliance.
In addition, there should be posted, in a
prominent location, detailed instructions to
be followed in the event the operator smells
gas. Obtain the instructions from the local
gas supplier.
VERTICAL
BROILER
ELECTRIC: VBE30
GAS: VBG30
Installation and
Operation
Instructions
2M-Z13927 Rev. C 12-2018
VBG30
Retain this manual for future reference.

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These symbols are intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance instructions in the manual
accompanying the appliance.
RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
NOTICE
Using any part other than genuine Star factory supplied parts relieves the
manufacturer of all liability.
notice. Such revisions do not entitle the buyer to corresponding changes,
improvements, additions or replacements for previously purchased
equipment.
Due to periodic changes in designs, methods, procedures, policies and
without notice. While Star International Holdings Inc., Company exercises
good faith efforts to provide information that is accurate, we are not
responsible for errors or omissions in information provided or conclusions
provided, the user assumes all risks in connection with such use.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
Contact your local authorized service agent for service or required maintenance.
Please record the model number, serial number, voltage and purchase date in the area below and have it
ready when you call to ensure a faster service.
SAFETY SYMBOL
Model No.
Serial No.
Voltage
Purchase Date
Business 8:00 am to 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time
Hours:
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail [email protected]
Website: www.star-mfg.com
Service Help Desk
Authorized Service Agent Listing
Reference the listing provided with the unit
or
for an updated listing go to:
Website: www.star-mfg.com
E-mail [email protected]
Mailing Address: Star Manufacturing International Inc.
265 Hobson Street
Smithville, TN 37166
U.S.A

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SPECIFICATIONS
IL2195
WidthDepth
Height
SPECIFICATIONS
Model
No
Width
(cm)
Depth
(cm)
Height
(cm) Voltage Gas Type
Total
Input
BTU’s
KW
Total Amps Plug Type
Aproximate Weight
Shipping Installed
VBE30 16.08” 24.97” 32”
208V - - 4.5 21.6 NEMA 6-30P
60 70
230V - - 4.2 18.2
240V - - 4.5 18.8 NEMA 6-30P
VBG30 (40.79) (63.42) (81.28) 120V NAT* 30,000 - 0.4 NEMA 5-15P
LP* - 0.4
*Natural gas - 5" WC
*Liquid propane - 10" WC
NOT CONVERTABLE BY OPERATOR
 Mustbespeciedwhenordering

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GENERAL INSTALLATION DATA
This equipment is designed and sold for commercial use only by personnel trained and
experienced in its operation and is not sold for consumer use in and around the home nor
for use directly by the general public in food service locations.
The Star series gas vertical broiler is equipped for the type of gas indicated on the
nameplatemountedontheunit.Allgasunitsareshippedfromthefactoryforusewith
natural gas.
-IMPORTANT-
Be sure to remove all paper protection and packing material from unit prior to
lighting.
This appliance should be installed in a non-combustible location only.
The installation of theAppliance must conform to the NATIONAL FUELGAS
CODE "ANSI Z223.1 - LATEST EDITION" AND ALL LOCAL GAS COMPANY
RULES AND REGULATIONS.
IN CANADA INSTALLATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
CURRENT CAN/CGA-B149.1 NATURAL GAS INSTALLATION CODE OR
CAN/CGA-B149.2 PROPANE INSTALLATION CODE AND LOCAL CODES
WHERE APPLICABLE.
NOTICE
For your protection, we recommend a qualied installing agency install this appliance.
They should be familiar with gas installations and your local gas requirements. In any
case, your gas company should be called to approve the nal installation.
This appliance, its pressure regulator 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 PSIG. This appliance and its pressure regulator must be isolated
from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during
anypressuretesting(5"WCNAT,10"WCLP)usingthe1/8"NPTttingonthegassupply
piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 PSIG.
EXHAUST CANOPY
Open broilers inherently create a good deal of heat and smoke and should be installed
underanefcientexhausthoodwithameprooflters.Averticaldistanceofnotlessthan
48"shallbeprovidedbetweenthetopoftheapplianceandltersoranyothercombustible
material. Exhaust installation must conform to local codes.
CAUTION

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
UNCRATING AND INSPECTING
Unpack the unit and components from the shipping container. Remove all visible packing
materialandthosefrominsidethecookingchamber.Ifdamageisdiscovered,leaclaim
immediatelywiththecarrierthathandledtheshipment.Donotoperatetheunitifitwas
damaged during shipping.
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
Theunitwasshippedfullyassembledandreadytoplugintoastandardoutletspeciedfor
itsvoltageandampdraw.Ifimproperelectricalsupplyisdetermined,contactaqualied
electricianpriortousingtheunit.Removalandreplacementofthepowercordandplugwill
voidthewarranty.Forassistance,contactyourlocalauthorizedserviceagentforserviceor
required maintenance.
Place unit on a level surface.
Thisbroilercanbeveryhotduringoperation.Usecarewhencarvingthemeadduringuse.
Allowenoughspacearoundtheunitforadequateventilation.Readalllabelsontheunitand
followtheirinstructions.
VENTILATION & CLEARANCES
Localcodesprevail.Thesearethe“authorityhavingjurisdiction”asstatedbytheNationalFire
ProtectionAssociation,Inc.inNFPA96-LatestEdition.Forfurtherventilationinformationsee
below.
A ventilation hood should be used to remove heat and cooking odors. The hood and HVAC
installation must meet local codes to gain approval by the authority having jurisdiction.
Requirements may vary throughout the country depending on the location by city, county, and
state. Obtain information from the authority having jurisdiction to determine the requirements
foryourinstallation.Obtaininformationandreviewcopiesofcodesordocumentsthatwill
be used to inspect and approve your installation. Your ventilation hood supplier and HVAC
contractor should be contacted to provide guidance.
ELECTRIC MODEL
The broilers are equipped for the voltage indicated on the nameplate mounted on the unit.
Theywilloperateonalternatingcurrent(AC)only.Beforemakinganyelectricalconnectionto
thisunit,checkthatthepowersupplyisadequateforthevoltage,amperageandrequirements
stated on the nameplate.
Disconnecttheunitfromthepowersourcebeforeinstallingorremovinganyparts.
Beabsolutelysurethatthegroundconnectionforthereceptacleisproperlywired.Donot
connectequipmenttopowerwithoutpropergroundconnections.Impropergroundingmay
result in personal injury or fatality.
Before making any electrical connection be sure to read the data plate located on
the unit.
CONNECT/PLUG UNIT INTO DEDICATED A.C. LINE ONLY SPECIFIED ON THE DATA
PLATE OF THE UNIT.
WARNING
WARNING
CLEARANCES
Combustible
Construction
Non-Combustible
Construction
Floor 0”
0”Sides 12”
Back 3”

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS continued
GAS MODEL
Check unit nameplate for correct gas supply to the appliance. Be sure to remove all paper
protection and packing material from the unit prior to lighting. Provide adequate air supply
and ventilation to the appliance.
Amanualshut-offvalve(notsupplied)shouldbeinstalledupstreamfromtheunit&within6ft
of the appliance.
-IMPORTANT-
The installation of theAppliance should conform to the NATIONAL
FUEL GAS CODE "ANSI Z223.1 - LATEST EDITION" AND ALL
LOCAL GAS COMPANY RULES AND REGULATIONS.
IN CANADA INSTALLATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE CURRENT CAN/CGA-B149.1 NATURAL GAS INSTALLATION
CODE OR CAN/CGA-B149.2 PROPANE INSTALLATION CODE
AND LOCAL CODES WHERE APPLICABLE.
Foryourprotection,werecommendaqualiedinstallingagencyinstallthisappliance.They
shouldbefamiliarwithgasinstallationsandyourlocalgasrequirements.Inanycase,your
gascompanyshouldbecalledtoapprovethenalinstallation.
This appliance, its pressure regulator and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected
from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressure
in excess of ½ PSIG. This appliance and its individual manual shutoff valve during any
pressuretesting(5"WCNAT,10"WCLP)usingthe1/8"NPTttingonthegassupplypiping
system at test pressure equal to or less that ½ PSIG.
AIR SUPPLY
Provisions for adequate air supply must be furnished.
AIR INTAKES IN BOTTOM
Make certain the air intake openings in the bottom & back of the appliance are not obstructed.
They are essential for proper combustion and operation of the appliance.
EXHAUST CANOPY
It is essential that facilities be provided to carry off fumes and gases.
CHECKING FOR GAS LEAKS
Beforelighting,checkalljointsinthegassupplylineforleaks.DONOTUSEOPENFLAME
TOCHECKFORLEAKS.Usesoapandwatersolution.
LIGHTING AND SHUT DOWN
1. Turnallvalvesto“OFF”position
2. Wait 5 minutes
3. Turnpilotlightingvalveadjustmentscrewcounterclockwise¼turnandthenlight
standingpilot,andadjustameheightto1/4”inch
4. Turn “ON” gas valves to light main burner
5. Forcompleteshutdown,shutoffgasvalvesandthenturndownpilotvalve
adjustingscrewtoshutoffpilotgas.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS continued
BURNER OPERATION
Eachburneriscontrolledbyanindividualhigh-low,on-offvalve.Avarietyofbroiling
temperaturesmaybeobtainedbyturningtheburnervalveknobtoanypositionbetween
ON and LO. It is possible through this arrangement to have a high heat or searing section,
whilehavingalowheatnishingorholdingsection.Forthesearingoperation,turnthevalve
counterclockwiseforthesectiontoapositionof“ON”orclosetoit.Forholdingornishing,
turn the valves closer to the “LO” position on the dial. You select the heat pattern you like, and
setthevalvesaccordingly.Besureburnersarestayingfullylitwhensetinlowpositions.
CLEANING
An oven type cleaner can be used to clean all stainless steel surfaces. DO NOT spray
cleanerintoburners.Coverburnerswithfoiltoprotectthemwhilecleaning,beingcertainto
removethefoilwhennished.
Be sure to clean the unit daily after each use.
DO NOT USE STEEL WOOL OR ABRASIVE CLEANERS TO CLEAN THE STAINLESS
STEEL SURFACES.
WARNING

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WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS
THE FOLLOWING WILL NOT BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.
•Any product which has not been used, cleaned, maintained,
or installed in accordance with the directions published in the
appropriate installation sheet and/or owner's manual as well
as national and local codes, including incorrect gas, electrical,
or water connection. Star is not liable for any unit which has
been mishandled, abused, misapplied, subjected to chlorides, harsh
chemicals, or caustic cleaners, damaged from exposure
to hard water, modified by unauthorized personnel, damaged
by flood, fire, or other acts of nature [or God], or which have
an altered or missing serial number.
• Installation, labor, and job checkouts, calibration of heat controls,
air and gas burner/bypass/pilot adjustments, gas or electrical
system checks, voltage and phase conversions, cleaning
of equipment, or seasoning of griddle surface.
• Replacement of fuses or resetting of circuit breakers, safety
controls, or reset buttons.
• Replacement of broken or damaged glass components, quartz
heating elements, and light bulbs.
• Labor charges for all removable parts in gas charbroilers and
hotplates, including but not limited to burners, grates, and
radiants.
• Any labor charges incurred by delays, waiting time, or operating
restrictions that hinder a service technician’s ability to perform
service.
•Parts that fail or are damaged due to normal wear or labor for
replacement of Items that can easily be replaced during a daily
cleaning routine. such as but not limited to silicone belts, PTFE
non-stick sheets, knobs, control labels, bulbs, fuses, quartz heating
elements, baskets, racks, and grease drawers.
•Components that should be replaced when damaged or worn,
but have been field-repaired instead [eg. field-welded fry pots]
• Any loss of business or profits.
ADDITIONAL WARRANTIES
Specialty/chain specific versions may also have additional
and/or extended warranties.
LIMITED EQUIPMENT WARRANTY
Star Manufacturing [as well as its subsidiaries] warranties new products
to be free from defects in material and/or workmanship for a period
of one [1] year from the date of original installation, except as noted
below. Defects that occur as a result of normal use, within the time
period and limitations defined in this warranty, will at Star’s discretion
have the parts replaced or repaired by Star or a Star-authorized service
agency.
THIS WARRANTY IS SUBJECT TO ALL LISTED CONDITIONS.
Repairs performed under this warranty are to be performed by a Star-
authorized service agency. Star will not be responsible for charges
incurred or service performed by non-authorized repair agencies.
In all cases, the nearest Star-authorized service agency must be used.
Star will be responsible for normal labor charges incurred in the repair
or replacement of a warrantied product within 50 miles (80.5 km) of
an authorized service agency. Time and expense charges for anything
beyond that distance will be the responsibility of the owner. All labor
will need to be performed during regular service hours. Any overtime
premium will be charged to the owner. For all shipments outside the
U.S.A. and Canada, please see the International Warranty for specific
details.
It is the responsibility of the owner to inspect and report any shipping
damage claims, hidden or otherwise, promptly following delivery.
No mileage or travel charges will be honored on any equipment that is
deemed portable. In general, equipment with a cord and plug weighing
less than 50 lb. (22.7 kg) is considered portable and should be taken or
shipped to the closest authorized service agency, transportation prepaid .
PORTABLE EQUIPMENT EXAMPLES
• J4R popcorn machine
•12NCPW and 15NCPW nacho
merchandisers
• nacho cheese warmers except
11WLA-series models
•specialty food warmers except
130R, 11RW, and 11WSA models
• all butter dispensers
• all nacho chip merchandisers
• 514LL fryer
• 15MC and 18MCP hot food
merchandisers
• QCS1, QCS2, and RCS2 toasters
• 16PD-A pretzel merchandisers
• condiment dispensers except
HPD- and SPD-series models
• all pop-up toasters
• all pastry display cabinets
• all heat lamps • all accessories
CONTACT
Should you require any assistance regarding the operation or
maintenance of any Star equipment; write, phone, fax or email
our service department. In all correspondence mention the
model number and the serial number of your unit, as well as
the voltage or type of gas you are using.
Business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time
Telephone Star/Toasmaster 314.678.6306
Fax [phone]
Email c[email protected]
www.star-mfg.com • www.toastmastercorp.com
PRODUCTS PARTS LABOR
Star Ultra-Max® griddles,
charbroilers, and hotplates 2 years 2 years
Star-Max® fryers, griddles,
charbroilers, and hotplates 2 years 2 years
Jetstar® popcorn poppers 2 years 2 years
Staltek™ roller grill coatings 5 years
chrome griddle surfaces [against
peeling] 5 years
cast iron grates, burners,
and burner shields 180 days
original Star or Toastmaster parts
sold to repair Star or Toastmaster
equipment
90 days
The foregoing warranty is in lieu of any and all other warranties expressed or implied and constitutes the entire warranty. 2M-Z21647 • Rev D • 06.2018
Service First 1 year

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MOTOR
SWITCH
FUSE- 3A.
FUSE- 3A.
SWITCH
ELEMENT
SWITCH
ELEMENT
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910
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ELECTRIC BROILER WIRING DIAGRAM
Z13920
PILOT
LAMP
TERMINAL
BLOCK
SEE NAMEPLATE FOR VOLTAGE
SUPPLY WIRES
FOR SUPPLY USE COPPER CONDUCTORS
RATED FOR 75°C. MINIMUM.
POWER
CORD
WHT
BLK
GRN
TERMINAL
BLOCK
M
MOTOR
SWITCH
PILOT
LAMP
1
2
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4
6
5
Z13922
120V.
VERTICAL BROILER-GAS

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SK2523 Rev.- 6-28-2011
Model: VBE Vertical Broiler
This drawing contains information confidential
to Star Manufacturing International, Inc.
No reproduction or disclosure of it's
CERTAIN INSTANCES MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE
ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY AND IN
SOME ITEMS ARE INCLUDED FOR
contents is permitted.
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PARTS LIST February27,2014,RevB
IMPORTANT: WHEN ORDERING, SPECIFY VOLTAGE OR TYPE DESIRED PAGE 1
INCLUDE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER OF1
Star International Holding, Inc.
VERTICAL ELECTRIC BROILER - VBE30
FigNo Part Number Description Qty Application
1 K8-Z13909 BACK PANEL 1
22R-Z9686 KNOB,DAVIES 2860AP 1/4-20 2
3K8-VB0002 V.B. TOP ROD HOLDER BRKT 1
4K8-VB0012 V.B. MEAT SUPPRT PLATE 1
52V-VB0006 V.B. MEAT ROD ASSY. 1
62C-Z13914 HAIRPIN COTTER PIN 1
72D-Z13935 DRIP PAN TOP 1
82V-VB0001 V.B.GREASE PAN-COLLAR 1
92N-Z13882 HEATER ELEMENT - 208V 2VBE30-208V
2N-Z13883 HEATER ELEMENT - 240V VBE30-240V, VBE30-230V
10 2A-Z13899 DRIVE COLLAR-MOTOR 1
11 K8-Z13908 MOTOR SUPPORT BRACKET 1
12 2P-Z13918 RETURN SPRING 1
13 K8-Z13912 SLIDE SUPPORT BRACKET 2
14 2U-Z13886 MOTOR - 208/240V 1
16 2E-30900-15 FUSE3AMPAGC 2
17 2E-30901-02 FUSHLDRFOR15AMPFUSE 2
18 2E-31200-01 BOX CONNECTOR 3/8” 1
19 2E-30500-08 TRM BLOCK 2 POLE SMALL 95 1
20 2A-Z11501 FOOT1”SOLIDRUBBER 4
21 2M-Z13920 WIRING DIAGRAM-ELECTRIC 1
22 2I-Z14377 ENDCAP-FLATGRIP3/4” 1
23 K8-Z13910 MOTOR PULL BAR 1
24 2I-05-07-0013 BOOT SWITCH 3
25 2M-12-07-0038 LABELON&OFF 3
26 Z1-70-07-0343 SWITCH GUARD 3
27 2M-Z13925 FRONTLABEL-ELECTRIC 1
28 2J-31601-01 PILOT LT 250V 6LEAD BLK 1
29 2E-Z12020 SWITCH-TOGGLE 2P ST 1
30 2E-30330 SWITCHONOFFTOGGLE20A 2
NI 2D-Z13928 MEAT CATCH PAN 1
NI 2E-Z10181 CORD SET 12/3, 6-30P 80IN 1
NI K8-VB0010 V.B. HEAT SHIELD ASSY 1
NI K8-VB0011 V.B. HEAT SHIELD ASSY 1

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MODEL: VBG Gas Vertical Broiler
SK2567, Rev. A 12/17/2014
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PARTS LIST February27,2014,RevB
Star International Holding, Inc.
VERTICAL BROILER GAS: VBG30
Fig No Part No Qty Description Application
1K8-VB0003 1V.B. TOP ASSY
22C-Z6925 70 SCREW #8X1/2 HEXW B SS
32R-Z9686 2 KNOB, 1/4-20
4K8-VB0002 1 V.B. TOP ROD HOLDER BRKT
5 K8-Z13909 1 BACK PANEL
6K8-VB0011 1 V.B. HEAT SHIELD ASSY
7K8-VB0010 1 V.B. HEAT SHIELD ASSY
82N-Z13929 2 GAS INFRARED BURNER W/
92V-Z6939 2 VALVE HI-LO
10 2V-6671 2 VALVE-LINCOLN BRASS#3817
11 2F-Z13900 2 PILOT TUBE & ORIFICE
12 2K-Z18292 1 MANIFOLD, VBG
13 2E-30500-08 1 TRM BLOCK 2 POLE SMALL 95
14 2J-Z9207 1 PRESSURE REGULATOR RV47
15 K8-VB0004 1 V.B. BOTTOM ASSY. GAS
16 2A-Z11501 4 FOOT 1” SOLID RUBBER
17 2U-Z13885 1 MOTOR-120V
18 K8-Z13911 2 MOTOR RAIL BRACKET
19 K8-Z13908 1 MOTOR SUPPORT BRACKET
20 2A-Z13899 1 DRIVE COLLAR-MOTOR
21 2C-Z13887 1 SHOULDER SCREW 8X32 TH.
22 K8-Z13910 1 MOTOR PULL BAR
23 2I-Z14377 1 END CAP-FLAT GRIP 3/4”
24 2P-Z13918 1 RETURN SPRING
25 2C-08-07-0207 7 NUT 10-24 HEX STL NP
26 K8-Z13912 2 SLIDE SUPPORT BRACKET
27 2E-Z12020 1 SWITCH-TOGGLE 2P ST
28 Z1-70-07-0343 1 SWITCH GUARD
29 2M-12-07-0038 1 LABEL ON & OFF
30 2I-05-07-0013 1 BOOT SWITCH
31 2J-31601-09 1 PILOT LAMP 120V BLACK
32 2R-Z0934 2 KNOB
33 2V-VB0001 1 V.B.GREASE PAN-COLLAR
34 2D-Z13935 1DRIP PAN TOP
35 2V-VB0006 1 V.B. MEAT ROD ASSY.
36 2C-Z13914 1 HAIRPIN COTTER PIN
37 K8-VB0012 1 V.B. MEAT SUPPRT PLATE
38 2K-Z13933 2 PILOT TUBE, 1/4”
39 2K-70101-122 2 BRASS COUPLING 1/4” COMP
40 2A-Z0790 2 FITTING STRAIGHT
41 2K-Z13936 2BURNER TUBE 3/8”
NI 2A-Z13931 2 LP ORFICE LP ONLY
NI 2M-Z13926 1 FRONT LABEL-GAS
NI 2M-Z13922 1 WIRING DIAGRAM-GAS
NI K8-VB0013 1 V.B. POWER CORD ASSY

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STAR MANUFACTURING INTERNATIONAL INC.
Star - Holman - Lang - Wells - Toastmaster
265 HOBSON ST. SMITHVILLE, TN 37166
[phone]
www.star-mfg.com