Service manual

SERVICE MANUAL WG-xxG Series Gas Griddles Introduction PAGE 1-1
INTRODUCTION
Wells Heavy Duty, High Performance WG Series Gas
Griddles are designed to cook a full range of food
items, from eggs to steaks. Grills effectively at both
low and high temperatures for maximum versatility.
Fully controllable from 200" F. to 450' F. These Gas
Griddles are available in Natural Gas and Propane
versions.
Chrome Plated and Grooved surface tops are options.
Four basic countertop griddles are available as,
WG2424G, a 24" x 25%'* Cooking Surface, 50,000
BTU per hour rated.
WG2436G, a 36" x 25%" Cooking Surface, 75,000
BTU per hour rated. WG3036G. a 36" x 30" Cooking
Surface, 75,000 BTU per hour rated. WG3048G. a
48" x 30" Cooking Surface, 100,000 BTU per hour
rated.
These new Gas Griddles utilize a snap action control.
thermostat. No flame modulation is employed and no
bypass flame adjustments are required like former
models of Wells Gas Griddles used.
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
WG Series Griddles are design certified for
installation only on a non-combustible counter
top. Formica or other non-metallic laminate over
a combustible material is not considered non-
combustible.
Caution: Do not operate griddle without legs
installed. Four inch high sanitary legs are
provided with each Griddle and must be installed
prior to operating the appKance.
INSTALLATION CLEARANCES
A minimum of 3" between the rear and side panels of
the griddle and non-combustible walls adjacent to the
griddle. A minimum of 3 feet of open space in front of
the Griddle must be maintained for space to service
the Griddle.
The area surrounding the Griddle must be kept free
and clear of loose combustible materials. A partial list
would include: Rags, Paper items. Mops or electrical
cords.
VENTILATING REQUIREMENTS
Venting for the Griddle must comply with the
applicable portion of the Standard for the Installation
of Equipment for the Removal of Smoke and Grease
Laden Vapors from Commercial Cooking Equipment,
N.F.P.A. # 96. The venting of the Griddle must
not in any way be obstructed or obstruct the flow
of combustion air for proper combustion.
GAS PIPING REQUIREMENTS
PRESSURE REGULATOR
Each Griddle is shipped with a pressure regulator
matching the fuel type that the griddle and its gas
valves, pilots, and burner orifices are designed to
operate on.
The Regulator must be installed with the outlet
connection connected to the inlet pipe of the
Griddle. Failure to install or reversing the
connections of the Regulator will void the
warranty and may result in a hazardous condition
and or damage the gas valves.
GAS PIPING REQUIREMENTS Continued on next page.
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