Installation
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Delivery and Location
DELIVERY AND INSPECTION
All Blodgett ovens are shipped in containers to
prevent damage. Upon delivery ofyour newoven:
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Inspecttheshippingcontainerforexternaldam-
age. Any evidence of damage should be noted
onthe delivery receiptwhich must be signedby
the driver.
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Uncrate the oven and check for internal dam-
age. Carriers will accept claims for concealed
damage if notified within fifteen days of delivery
and the shipping container is retained for in-
spection.
The Blodgett Oven Company cannot assume
responsibility for loss or damage suffered in
transit. The carrier assumed full responsibility
for delivery in good order when the shipment
was accepted. We are, however, prepared to
assist you if filing a claim is necessary.
OVEN LOCATION
The well planned and proper placement of your
oven will result in long term operator convenience
and satisfactory performance.
The following clearances must be maintained be-
tween the oven and anycombustible or non-com-
bustible construction.
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Oven body right side --- 6” (15 cm)
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Oven body left side --- 6” (15 cm)
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Oven body back --- 6” (15 cm)
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Oven body bottom --- 6” (15 cm)
The following clearance must be available for ser-
vicing.
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Oven body left side --- 12” (30.5 cm)
NOTE: Ongasmodels,routineservicingcanusu-
ally be accomplished within the limited
movement provided by the gas hose re-
straint. If the oven needs to be moved fur-
ther from the wall, the gas must first be
turned offanddisconnectedfromtheoven
before removing the restraint. Reconnect
the restraint after the oven has been re-
turned to its normal position.
It is essential that an adequate air supply to the
oven be maintained to provide a sufficient flow of
combustion and ventilation air.
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Place the oven in an area that is free of drafts.
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Keeptheovenareafreeandclearofallcombus-
tiblessuchaspaper,cardboard,andflammable
liquids and solvents.
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Do not place the oven on a curb base or sealto
awall. This willrestricttheflow ofair andprevent
proper ventilation. Pilot outages or yellow, float-
ing flames on the main burners are indicative of
a lack of secondary air.
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The oven must be installed with the legs sup-
plied by the manufacturer.
Beforemakinganyutilityconnectionstothisoven,
check the rating plate to be sure the oven specifi-
cations are compatible with the gas and electrical
services supplied for the oven. The rating plate is
located on the inside of the burner door.
