ASTM F1919-98

NOTICE: This standard has either been superceded and replaced by a new version or discontinued.
Contact ASTM International (www.astm.org) for the latest information.
Designation: F 1919 – 98 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Griddles, Single and Double Sided, Self-heating, Counter or
Stand Mounted Gas and Electric Fired
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1919; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope ANSI Z21.41 Quick-Disconnect Devices for Use With
ANSI Z21.45 Flexible Connector of Other Than All-Metal
1.1 This specification covers griddles which utilize gas or
Construction for Gas Appliances
electrical heat sources, or both, for cooking food in the
ANSI Z83.11 Gas Food Service Equipment
commercial and institutional food service establishments.
ANSI/NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas Code
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
2.3 Military Standards:
as the standard. The SI values given in parentheses are
MIL-STD-167/1 Mechanical Vibration of Shipboard Equip-
provided for information only.
ment (Type 1—Environmental and Type 2—Internally
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Excited)
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
MIL-STD-461 Electromagnetic Emission and Susceptibil-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
ity Requirements for the Control of Electromagnet Inter-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
ference
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
MIL-STD-462 Electromagnetic Interference Characteris-
2. Referenced Documents tics, Measurement of
MIL-STD-1399/300 Interface Standard for Shipboard Sys-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
tems Section 300A Electric Power, Alternating Current
D 3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
MIL-V-173 Varnish, Moisture and Fungus-Resistant (for
F 760 Specification for Food Service Equipment Manuals
Treatment of Communications, Electronic, and Associated
F 1166 Practice for Human Engineering Design for Marine
Equipment)
Systems, Equipment and Facilities
F 1275 Test Methods for the Performance of Griddles
3. Terminology
2.2 ANSI Standards:
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
ANSI/NSF 4 Commercial Cooking, Rethermalization and
3.1.1 griddle, n—as used in this specification, is a device for
Powered Hot Food Holding and Transport Equipment
cooking food by direct contact with a hot surface.
ANSI Z223/NFPA 70 National Electrical Code
ANSI/UL 197 Commercial Electrical Cooking Appliances
4. Classification
ANSI B1.1 Unified Inch Screw Threads (UN and UNR
8,9 4.1 Griddles covered by this specification are classified by
Thread Form)
type, size, style, and electrical class.
ANSI Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection
8 4.1.1 Type:
by Attributes
4.1.1.1 Type 1, for counter top use.
4.1.1.2 Type 2, stand mounted, including, stand with plain
legs, stand with casters, or stand with bolt-down legs.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-26 on Food
Service Equipment and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F26.02 on .
4.1.1.3 Type 3, for flush installation (drop-in type).
Current edition approved Oct. 10, 1998. Published February 1999.
4.1.2 Size (Cooking Surface):
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.09.
3 4.1.2.1 Nominal 24-in. (610-mm) wide by 18-in. (457-mm)
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.07.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.07. deep.
Available from the NSF International P.O. Box 130140 Ann Arbor, MI
4.1.2.2 Nominal 24-in. (610-mm) wide by 24-in. (610-mm)
48113–0140.
deep.
Available from the National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park
4.1.2.3 Nominal 36-in. (914-mm) wide by 18-in. (457-mm)
Quincy, MA 02269–9101.
Available from the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road,
deep.
Northbrook, IL 60062.
4.1.2.4 Nominal 36-in. (914-mm) wide by 24-in. (610-mm)
Available from the American National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway,
deep.
New York, NY 10018.
Available from the Standardization Documents Order Desk, DOCUMENTS,
700 Robbins Ave., Building No. 4 – Section D, Philadelphia, PA 19222–5094.
Copyright © ASTM, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
NOTICE: This standard has either been superceded and replaced by a new version or discontinued.
Contact ASTM International (www.astm.org) for the latest information.
F 1919
4.1.2.5 Nominal 72-in. (1829-mm) wide by 24-in. (610- documents listed in Section 2. Materials used shall be free from
mm) deep. defects, which would affect the performance or maintainability
4.1.2.6 Nominal 48-in. (1219-mm) wide by 24-in. (610- of individual components or of the overall assembly. Materials
mm) deep. not specified herein shall be of the same quality used for the
4.1.2.7 This specification does not purport to address all of intended purpose in commercial practice. Unless otherwise
the sizes, which may be available, but it is an overview of the specified herein, all equipment, material, and articles incorpo-
most common sizes used in the industry today. rated in the work covered by this specification are to be new or
4.1.3 Styles: fabricated using materials produced from recovered materials
4.1.3.1 Style 1—Gas-fired griddle. to the maximum extent possible without jeopardizing the
4.1.3.2 Style 2—Electric griddle. intended use. None of the above shall be interpreted to mean
4.1.3.3 Style 3—Combination gas-fired/electric griddle. that the use of used or rebuilt products are allowed under this
4.1.4 Electrical Classes: specification unless otherwise specified.
4.1.4.1 Class 1—208 V, 60 Hz, 1 phase. 6.2 Hardware and Fittings—Unless otherwise specified
4.1.4.2 Class 2—208 V, 60 Hz, 3 phase. (see Section 5), all hardware and fittings shall be corrosion-
4.1.4.3 Class 3—240 V, 60 Hz, 1 phase. resistant or suitably processed to resist corrosion in accordance
4.1.4.4 Class 4—240 V, 60 Hz, 3 phase. with the manufacturer’s standard practice.
4.1.4.5 Class 5—480 V, 60 Hz, 3 phase. 6.3 Threaded Parts— All threaded parts shall conform to
ANSI B1.1.
5. Ordering Information
7. Design and Construction
5.1 An order for a griddle(s) under this specification shall
7.1 General—Griddles and accessories shall conform to
specify the following:
ANSI/UL No. 197 or ANSI Z83.11, as applicable, and ANSI/
5.1.1 ASTM specification number and date of issue.
NSF 4, ANSI/NFPA 54 and ANSI Z223/NFPA 70, as appli-
5.1.2 Quantity to be furnished.
cable. Griddles shall be delivered assembled, ready for con-
5.1.3 Type.
nection to electricity or gas piping, or both, as applicable.
5.1.4 Size.
7.2 Service Connections—Provisions for service shall be
5.1.5 Style.
provided in the back or bottom of the griddle. Types 1 and 2
5.1.6 Electrical Class.
5.2 The following options should be reviewed, and if any shall be capable of being banked side by side.
7.3 Electrical Characteristics—All electric griddles shall be
are desired, they also should be included in the order.
5.2.1 When Federal/military procurement(s) is involved, designed for operation on nominal voltage ratings, Hz, and
phases as specified by electrical class.
refer to the Supplementary Requirements section at the end of
this specification. 7.4 Griddle Surface— The griddle surface shall not be
porous, pitted, cracked, or distorted.
5.2.2 Type of gas, if applicable, that is, natural, propane, or
7.5 Controls—The temperature of each griddle section shall
other (specify BTU/ft ).
be controlled by a temperature regulating device or thermostat.
5.2.3 Electrical power supply characteristics, including con-
If switches and thermostats are located on the front panel, they
trols if applicable, such as voltage, frequency, phase, kw input,
shall be recessed or otherwise protected from inadvertent
or amp load, as applicable.
changes or damage. The temperature controlling device or
5.2.4 When other than manufacturer’s standard, commer-
thermostat shall be calibrated to maintain the surface tempera-
cial, domestic packaging is required, specify packaging re-
ture tolerance on each section not more than 25°F (13.9°C)
quirements (13.1).
except for those areas adjacent to the splash guards, the surface
5.2.5 When special or supplement requirements, such as
temperature tolerance shall not vary more than 30°F (16.7°C).
inspections, accessories, mounting patterns, utility connec-
7.6 Heating Elements— The electric griddles shall have
tions, etc., or combination thereof, are required.
heating elements arranged so that different areas of the griddle
5.2.6 When specified, a certification to ensure that samples
may be controlled independently. A minimum of one heating
representing each lot have been either tested or inspected as
element shall be furnished for each linear foot (305 mm) of the
directed and the requirements have been met. When specified,
griddle plate. The elements shall be the enclosed coil type and
a copy of the certification or test results, or both, shall be
shall be attached securely to the bottom of the griddle plate.
furnished to the purchaser.
5.2.7 When specified, with a quick-disconnect gas supply. The bottom of the heating elements shall be enclosed by a heat
insulating pad or by a system of heat-reflecting baffles. Both
When specified an approved quick disconnect (socket and
plug) conforming to ANSI Z21.41, and a flexible metal con- methods shall be designed to isolate the heating elements by
reducing the amount of heat radiated downwards. When an
nector conforming to ANSI Z21.45 and consisting of a male
insulating pad is used, it shall be fire resistant and suitable for
pipe thread fitting on one end and a union with female thread
the temperatures generated in this area. Heating elements shall
on the opposite end shall be provided with the griddle.
be accessible readily for repair or replacement. The terminals
5.2.8 Specify the location of the grease trough(s), type of
of the heating elements shall project a sufficient distance to
drainage and splash guards.
permit easy access to the connections. All internal wiring shall
6. Materials
be free of stress or tension and, where required, shall be coated
6.1 General—Griddles shall conform to the applicable with high-heat resistant insulation to resist water or grease.
NOTICE: This standard has either been superceded and replaced by a new version or discontinued.
Contact ASTM International (www.astm.org) for the latest information.
F 1919
7.7 Fuel System for Gas Griddles—The gas griddles shall 10.1.1 Significance and Use—This test method determines
be designed to operate on natural gas or propane. When compliance with 7.5 and 8.1 surface temperature variances
specified (see 5.2.2) a separately furnished conversion kit shall from the thermostat setting requirements.
be supplied. 10.1.2 The griddle shall be connected to the specified power
7.8 Griddle Stand-Design and Construction—Griddle source. The thermostat shall be set at 300°F (149°C) and the
stands for Type 2 griddles shall be of open type design, so griddle allowed to operate until the temperature control has
constructed that they can be banked together in battery cycled “on” and “off” through at least three cycles at this
alignment without space between the tops. Means shall be setting. The griddle surface then shall have five temperature
included to secure the griddle to the stand to allow removal of readings taken per heating section. The readings shall be taken
the griddle. Stands shall be as specified in 4.1.1.2, with plain 4 in. (102 mm) in from each corner and at the center of the
legs, casters or bolt-down legs. Type 2B griddle stands shall be heating section, that is, at the intersection of the diagonals from
provided with four casters, two rear casters shall be rigid type corner to corner of each heating section. The heating section
and two front casters shall be swivel type; or, when specified surface temperature shall be measured at each of the five
(see 5.2), four rigid or swivel casters. The swivel type front points. The high temperature at each point and the low
casters shall be provided with brakes. temperature at each point shall be calculated. These tempera-
7.9 Proof of Compliance—Evidence of complying with tures shall conform to the tolerances specified in 7.5. This
ANSI/UL 197 or ANSI Z83.11, and ANSI/NSF 4 shall be a procedure shall be repeated at 325°F (163°C) and 350°F
listing in a third party certification agency listing book, or a (177°C).
certified test report from a nationally recognized testing labo-
11. Product Marking
ratory acceptable to the purchaser or appropriate labels at-
tached. 11.1 Each griddle shall be provided with an identification
plate in compliance with ANSI/Z83.11 or ANSI/UL 197.
8. Performance Requirements
12. Manuals
8.1 Performance Testing—When specified in the contract or
purchase order, performance testing shall be performed in 12.1 Format and content of applicable manuals shall be as
accordance with Test Methods F 1275. indicated in Specification F 760.
9. Sampling and Quality Assurance 13. Packing and Package Marking
9.1 Sampling—When specified in the contract or purchase 13.1 The complete griddle shall be packaged and packed in
order, sampling for the inspection and tests contained in the accordance with the manufacturer’s standard commercial do-
main body of this specification shall be performed in accor- mestic packaging. The package shall be marked showing the
dance with ANSI Z1.4. name of the product, model number, serial number and
manufacturer’s name. When specified, packaging shall be in
9.2 The griddles prepared for shipment shall be measured
and inspected by the manufacturer for compliance with this accordance with the requirements of Specification D 3951.
specification.
14. Keywords
10. Testing Methods
14.1 cooking device; counter top mounted; drop-in type;
10.1 Thermostat Test— food service equipment; griddle; stand mounted
NOTICE: This standard has either been superceded and replaced by a new version or discontinued.
Contact ASTM International (www.astm.org) for the latest information.
F 1919
SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
S1.1 Where provisions of this supplement conflict with the S6.1.3.1 Electrical Class 1—208 V, 60 Hz, 1 phase.
main body, this supplement shall prevail. S6.1.3.2 Electrical Class 2—208 V, 60 Hz, 3 phase.
S2.1 Manual—A manual complying with Specification S6.1.3.3 Electrical Class 3—220 V, 60 Hz, 3 phase.
F 760 and these Supplementary Requirements shall be pro- S6.1.3.4 Electrical Class 4—220 V, 50 Hz, 1 phase.
vided.
S6.1.3.5 Electrical Class 5—220 V, 5
...