Star 502 User manual

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Star
Manufacturing
International Inc.
10 Sunnen Drive
St. Louis, MO 63143
Phone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Installation
and
Operating
Instructions
STAR-MAX
ELECTRIC HOT PLATE
MODELS
502 AND 502F
Model 502F
2M-Y7466 Rev. B 7/18/95

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CAUTION
CAUTION
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. For equipment to be used by the
general public, please contact the factory.
The Star-Max models 502 and 502F Electric Hot
Plates are equipped for the voltage indicated on
the nameplate mounted on the front panel. This
unit is designed to operate on alternating current
(A.C.), two wire single phase service only. DO
NOT CONNECT TO DIRECT CURRENT
(D.C.).
TotalConnectedLoad
502F - at 240 Volts, Wattage is 5200.
at 208 Volts, Wattage is 3900.
502 - at 240 Volts, Wattage is 4200.
at 208 Volts, Wattage is 3150.
INSTALLATION
For your protection, we recommend that a
qualified electrician install this appliance. The
electrician should be familiar with electrical
installations and your local electrical
requirements. The external wiring should be in
conduit or an approved type of flexible cable and
of suitable size to carry the load. The supply
circuit should be properly fused and equipped
with a means of disconnecting as required by
local electrical code. The body of the hot plate
should be grounded (Do not ground to a gas
supply pipe). The connections are made in this
unit at the pigtail leads located in the junction box
on the back of the unit. To gain access to the
pigtail leads remove cover on junction box.
LEVELINGUNIT
Level unit by adjusting the (4) feet for accurate
and perfect line up with other Star-Max series
units.
CAUTION
INSTALLATIONANDOPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
USEONLYFLAT BOTTOMPANSAND
POTS! DONOT USERAISED BOTTOM
UTENSILSORBUCKETS! GOOD HEAT
TRANSFERDEPENDSUPONGOOD
CONTACT BETWEENTHE ELEMENT
ANDPOT.
Two (2) heating elements are used. For the 502F
each element draws 2600 watts on 240 Volts and
1950 watts on 208 Volts. For the 502 each
element draws 2100 watts on 240 Volts and 1575
watts on 208 Volts. Each element is controlled
by an infinite position switch. The right control
knob controls the rear cooking element and the
left control knob controls the front cooking
element. On "HI" the element delivers
uninterrupted full heat. Between "LO" and "5"
any desired amount of heat can be obtained
between 6% and 60% of full heat.
Signal lights are provided above the control knobs
to give a visual check if either one or both heating
units are turned on.
OPERATINGPROCEDURE
DONOT INSTALL WITHOUTFEET.

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CLEANING
The exterior surfaces can be kept clean and
attractive by regularly wiping with a clean soft
cloth. Any discoloration can be removed with a
non-abrasive cleaner.
For model 502, the heating elements may be
raised for access to the drip pans, which may be
removed for cleaning and the bottom pan may be
removed by sliding pan forward.
REPLACEMENTOFINFINITECONTROL
BESUREPOWERISDISCONNECTED
BEFOREATTEMPTINGTOSERVICEUNIT.
RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Part No. 2M-Y7466 Rev. B 7/18/95
1) Pull control knobs on front panel forward to
remove.
2) Remove 4 screws from front panel and tilt
front panel forwards.
3) Remove the nut that mounts the inoperative
control and pull the control to the side.
4) Remove one wire at a time from the
inoperative control and connect at the same
terminal on the new control. Carefully check
to see that proper wires have been connected
to the terminals of the control. See attached
wiring diagram.
5) Assemble new control to the front panel.
MAINTENANCEANDREPAIRS
Contact the factory or one of its representatives
or a local service company for service or
maintenance if required.

Part# 2M-4497-2 02/03 RB
The foregoing warranty is in lieu of any and all other warranties expressed or implied and constitutes the entire warranty.
FORASSISTANCE
Should you need 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, and the voltage or type of gas you are using.
ALL:
*Pop-Up Toasters
*Butter Dispensers
*Pretzel Merchandisers
*Pastry Display Cabinets
*Nacho Chip Merchandisers
*Accessories of any kind
*Sneeze Guards
*Pizza Ovens
*Heat Lamps
* Hot Cups
*Pumps
Visit our Website at: www.star-mfg.com Email: [email protected] For Fax-On-Demand Literature: [phone]
THOROUGHLYINSPECTYOURUNITONARRIVAL
This unit has been tested for proper operation before leaving our plant to insure delivery of your unit in perfect condition. However, there are instances in
which the unit may be damaged in transit. In the event you discover any type of damage to your product upon receipt, you must immediately contact the
transportation company who delivered the item to you and initiate your claim with same. If this procedure is not followed, it may affect the warranty
status of the unit.
LIMITEDEQUIPMENTWARRANTY
All workmanship and material in Star products have a one (1) year limited warranty on parts & labor in the United States and Canada. Such warranty is
limited to the original purchaser only and shall be effective from the date the equipment is placed in service. Star's obligation under this warranty is limited
to the repair of defects without charge, by the factory authorized service agency or one of its sub-agencies. Models that are considered portable (see below)
should be taken to the closest Star service agency, transportation prepaid.
>Star will not assume any responsibility for loss of revenue.
>On all shipments outside the United States and Canada, see International Warranty.
*The warranty period for the JetStar series six (6) ounce popcorn machines is two (2) years.
*The warranty period for the Chrome-Max Griddles is five (5) years on the griddle surface. See detailed warranty provided with unit.
*The warranty period for Teflon/Dura-Tec coatings is one year under normal use and reasonable care. This warranty does not apply if damage occurs to
Teflon/Dura-Tec coatings from improper cleaning, maintenance, use of metallic utensils, or abrasive cleaners. This warranty does not apply to the
“non-stick” properties of such materials.
>This warranty does not apply to "Special Products" but to regular catalog items only. Star's warranty on "Special Products" is six (6) months on parts
and ninety (90) days on labor.
>This warranty does not apply to any item that is disassembled or tampered with for any purpose other than repair by a Star Authorized Service Center or
the Service Center's sub-agency.
>This warranty does not apply if damage occurs from improper installation, misuse, wrong voltage, wrong gas or operated contrary to the Installation and
Operating instructions.
>This warranty is not valid on Conveyor Ovens unless a "start-up/check-out" has been performed by a Factory Authorized Technician.
PARTSWARRANTY
Parts that are sold to repair out of warranty equipment are warranted for ninety (90) days. The part only is warranted. Labor to replace the part is
chargeable to the customer.
SERVICESNOTCOVEREDBYWARRANTY
PORTABLEEQUIPMENT
Star will not honor service bills that include travel time and mileage charges for servicing any products considered "Portable" including items listed below.
These products should be taken to the Service Agency for repair:
1. Travel time and mileage rendered beyond the 50 mile radius limit
2. Mileage and travel time on portable equipment (see below)
3. Labor to replace such items that can be replaced easily during a daily cleaning
routine, ie; removable kettles on fryers, knobs, grease drawers on griddles, etc.
4. Installation of equipment
5. Damages due to improper installation
6. Damages from abuse or misuse
7. Operated contrary to the Operating and Installation Instructions
8. Cleaning of equipment
9. Seasoning of griddle plates
10. Voltage conversions
11. Gas conversions
12. Pilot light adjustment
13. Miscellaneous adjustments
14. Thermostat calibration and by-pass adjustment
15. Resetting of circuit breakers or safety controls
16. Replacement of bulbs
17. Replacement of fuses
18. Repair of damage created during transit, delivery, &
installation OR created by acts of God
* The Model 510F Fryer.
*The Model 526TO Toaster Oven.
* The Model J4R, 4 oz. Popcorn Machine.
* The Model CFS Series Food Steamer.
*The Model 526WO Warming Oven.
*The Model 518CM & 526CM Cheese Melter.
* The Model 12MC & 15MC & 18MCP Hot Food Merchandisers.
* The Model 12NCPW & 15NCPW Nacho Chip/Popcorn Warmer.
* All Hot Dog Equipment except Roller Grills & Drawer Bun Warmers.
* All Nacho Cheese Warmers except Model 11WLA Series Nacho Cheese Warmer.
* All Condiment Dispensers except the Model CSD & HPD Series Dispenser.
* All Specialty Food Warmers except Model 130R, 500, 11RW Series, and 11WSA Series.

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