StarMax 501FF User manual

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ELECTRIC HOT PLATE
MODELS
501FF, 502CF, 502FF
Installation and
Operation
Instructions
2M-Z16005 Rev. - 5/05/12
501FF

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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.
Star reserves the right to change specications and product design without
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
regulations, the specications contained in this sheet are subject to change
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
reached as a result of using the specications. By using the information
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]
[email protected]
W[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 International Holdings Inc., Company
10 Sunnen Drive
St. Louis, MO 63143
U.S.A

GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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 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.).
Total Connected Load:
502FF: at 240 Volts, Wattage is 5,200.
at 208 Volts, Wattage is 3,900.
502CF: at 240 Volts, Wattage is 4,200.
at 208 Volts, Wattage is 3,150.
INSTALLATION
For your protection, we recommend that a qualied 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 exible 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.
LOCATE THE UNIT
Do not install the unit closer than 1 inch from a side wall and/or closer than 1 inch from a rear wall.
LEVELING UNIT
Level unit by adjusting the (4) feet for accurate and perfect line up with other Star-Max series units.
DO NOT INSTALL WITHOUT FEET.
USE ONLY FLAT BOTTOM PANS AND POTS! DO NOT USE RAISED BOTTOM UTENSILS
OR BUCKETS! GOOD HEAT TRANSFER DEPENDS UPON GOOD CONTACT BETWEEN
THE ELEMENT AND POT.
NOTE: Using a 12” diameter or larger pan/pot may cause damage to the element or internal wiring.
Such damages are not covered by warranty.
Two (2) heating elements are used. For the 502FF each element draws 2,600 Watts on 240 Volts and
1,950 Watts on 208 Volts. For the 502CF element draws 2,100 Watts on 240 Volts and 1,575 Watts on
208 Volts. Each element is controlled by an innite 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.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
Specications
Electrical Specications Dimensions
Model Voltage kW Width Depth Height
501FF 208/240 1.95/2.6 12” (30.4cm) 17.25”
(43.8cm) 10.7” (27.2cm)
501FF-208V 208V 2.6
502CF 208/240 3.1/4.2 12” (30.5cm) 28 (71.1cm) 11 5/8”
(29.5cm)
502FF 3.9/5.2
WARNING

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 models 502D and 502DS, 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.
REPLACEMENT OF INFINITE CONTROL
BE SURE POWER IS DISCONNECTED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SERVICE UNIT.
1. Pull control knobs on front panel forward to remove.
2. Remove 8 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.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
Contact the factory or one of its representatives or a local service company for service or maintenance
if required.

NO REPRODUCTION OR DISCLOSURE OF ITS CONTENTS IS PERMITTED.
THIS DRAWING CONTAINS CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
#10 SUNNEN DRIVE, ST. LOUIS, MO. 63143, USA
STAR MANUFACTURING INTERNATIONAL INC.
FRACTIONS ± 1/64 DECIMALS ± .005 ANGLES ± 1°
TOLERANCES UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
DR. CK. DATE
FINISH
MATERIAL
DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE
PART NO.
REVISIONS
MODEL NO.
TITLE
DATELTR DR
FRONT CONTROL
BACK CONTROL
FRONT ELEMENT
BACK ELEMENT
LIGHT
PILOT
PILOT
LIGHT
LEFT
RIGHT
X
Y
4
3
6
5
1
2
1
2
H1
H2L2
L1
P
H2
P
1
1
HL
2
L
502D/502FD
SK1986
WIRING DIAGRAM
4-9-03
TH
#10
AWG
17.5
240 V (1 PH)
NOMINALAMPS PER LINE
USE GA. SHOWN (OR LARGER)
FOR SUPPLY CONNECTI0NS
3150 (208V)
4200 (240V)
RATED WATTAGERATED WATTAGE
3900 (208V)
5200 (240V)
502FD 502D
#10
AWG
21.66
240 V (1 PH)
NOMINALAMPS PER LINE
18.77
208 V (1 PH)
#10
AWG
502FD
208 V (1 PH)
15.14
AWG
#12
502D
NOTE: FOR SUPPLY CONNECTIONS
USE COPPER WIRE ONLY, SUITABLE
FOR AT LEAST 90 DEG. C (194 DEG. F)

STAR MANUFACTURING INTERNATIONAL, INC.
MODEL 502CF, 502FF
501FD NOT ILLUSTRATED SK2593 06-05-12
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16
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27
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8
7
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12
5
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PARTS LIST June 6, 2012, Rev. -
IMPORTANT: WHEN ORDERING, SPECIFY VOLTAGE OR TYPE GAS DESIRED PAGE 1
INCLUDE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER OF 1
Some items are included for illustrative purposes only and in certain instances may not be available.
Star Manufacturing International, Inc.
Model: Star-Max Electric Hot Plate
Fig No Part No Qty Description Application
1 I3-Y7822 2 COVER 502CF
2 I3-Y7891 4 STRAIN RELIEF CHAIN 502CF
32N-11120-12 1ELEMNT TK 208V 2600W 501FF (208/240V) 2N-Y3301 ELEMENT 2600 WATTS 240V 501FF-208V
2N-Y7779 2 ELEMENT 502CF
4 2D-6470 2 PAN 502CF
5 2P-6468 2 RING 502CF
6 I2-Z6175 1 TOP 502CF
72N-Y3301 1ELEMENT 2600 WATTS 240V 501FF
2 502FF
8 I3-Z6169 2 ELEMENT CLAMP 502FF
9I2-Z14946 1 TOP 501 SERIES
I3-Z6176 502FF
10 I2-Z6064 1 WIRE COVER 502CF
11 2K-Z6183 3BUSHING 1.125-S-MAX 501 SERIES
4 502 SERIES
12 2E-Y7327 1 ELECTRICAL BOX ALL
13 G3-Y7788 1 BOX COVER ALL
14 2C-Y2344 1 GROUND LUG ALL
15 I2-Z6170 1 REAR PANEL ALL
16 G3-624303 1 SIDE LINER ASSEMBLY RIGHT ALL
17 I3-Z6174 1 BOTTOM PANEL 502FF
18 I2-Z6177 1 DRAWER 502CF
19 2R-200716 4 LEG 2.5 IN METAL 501 SERIES
2A-Z5942 FOOT 502 SERIES
20 I2-Z6172 1 CENTER WALL ALL
21 2J-6403 1CONTROL-INFINITE 240V 501 SERIES
2 502 SEIES
22 I4-Z15489 1 FRONT PANEL ALL
23 2M-Z15452 1LABEL ELECT INF LG 501 SERIES
2 502 SERIES
24 I4-Z15487 1KNOB S/M LG 501 SERIES
2 502 SERIES
25 2M-Z15804 1 STAR-MAX LOGO ALL
26 2J-Y6690 1PILOT LIGHT 240V 501 SERIES
2 502 SERIES
27 2C-8477 3 CLIP .125 PO STL PHOS ALL
28 I2-Z6178 1 DRAWER SLIDE 502CF
29 I2-502023 1 SIDE LINER ASSEMBLY LEFT ALL
30 G3-Z5945 2 SIDE PANEL ALL
NA 2E-Z6168 1 WIRE SET 502FF
NA 2E-Z6167 1 WIRE SET 502CF

2M-4497-2 6/1312
The foregoing warranty is in lieu of any and all other warranties expressed or implied and constitutes the entire warranty.
FOR ASSISTANCE
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
(Model 16PD-A Only)
*Pastry Display Cabinets
*Nacho Chip Merchandisers
*Accessories of any kind
*Sneeze Guards
*Pizza Ovens
(Model PO12 Only)
*Heat Lamps
*Pumps-Manual
Visit our Website at: www.star-mfg.com Email: [email protected]
THOROUGHLY INSPECT YOUR UNIT ON ARRIVAL
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.
LIMITED EQUIPMENT WARRANTY
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 Ultra-Max, Hot Plates, Griddles, Charbroilers is (3) years parts & labor.
*The warranty period for the Star-Max, Charbroilers, Griddles, Hot Plates, Fryers & Finishing Oven is (2) years parts & labor.
*The warranty period for the JetStar six (6) ounce & Super JetStar eight (8) ounce series popcorn machines is two (2) years.
*The warranty period for the Chrome-Max Griddles is ve (5) years on the griddle surface. See detailed warranty provided with unit.
*The warranty period for Teon/Dura-Tec coatings is one year under normal use and reasonable care. This warranty does not apply if damage occurs to
Teon/Dura-Tec coatings from improper cleaning, maintenance, use of metallic utensils, or abrasive cleaners, abrasive pads, product identiers and
point-of-sale attachments, or any other non-food object tha comes in continuous contact with the roller coating. 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.
PARTS WARRANTY
Parts that are sold to repair out of warranty equipment are warranted for ninety (90) days. The part only is warranted, the labor to replace the part is NOT warranted.
SERVICES NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY
PORTABLE EQUIPMENT
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 or reset buttons
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 510FD, 510FF Fryer.
*The Model 526TOAToaster Oven.
*The Model J4R, 4 oz. Popcorn Machine.
*The Model 518CMA & 526CMA 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 11WLASeries Nacho Cheese Warmer.
*All Condiment Dispensers except the Model HPD & SPD Series Dispenser.
*All Specialty Food Warmers except Model 130R, 11RW Series, and 11WSA Series.
*All QCS/RCS Series Toasters except Model QCS3 & RCS3 Series.
*All Fast Steamer Models except Direct Connect Series.