Description
A Southbend single-deck infrared broiler that reaches broiling heat in 90 seconds, for steakhouse-grade searing.
The Southbend 170 is a single-deck infrared broiler for steakhouses, hotels and high-volume grills. Infrared burners deliver 104,000 BTU on natural gas or propane and reach broiling heat in about 90 seconds, with no waiting between loads. A 120V blower feeds filtered primary air, so it plugs into a standard outlet as well as the gas line. The deck has a 24-1/2" x 28" roll-out grid with five height positions; the front 3" stays cooler for holding finished food.
Will it fit · Will it hook up
- Outside size
- 34" W × 37" D × 63.5" H
- Crate
- 45.5" W × 83" H × 55" D, 618 lbs
- Gas
- 3/4" NPT at the rear, 12" above the floor; minimum 7" W.C. natural gas or 11" W.C. propane
- Heat input
- 104,000 BTU on natural gas or propane
- Electrical
- 120V, 1.0 A for the blower, 7-foot cord with grounded plug
- Clearances
- 10" at the sides and 6" at the rear from combustible construction per the spec sheet (the older manual lists 6"), 0" from noncombustible; install under a vented hood
Dimensions and utility data are from Southbend's spec sheet (Form 170 Rev 8, Oct 2021). Allow room in front to roll out the grids, and measure the delivery path before ordering.
Infrared speed
Infrared burners reach broiling heat in about 90 seconds and recover between loads, so there is no waiting at the pass.
Adjustable roll-out grids
The 24-1/2" x 28" roll-out grid rolls out 17-1/4" and sets at five heights. The front 3" gets less heat for holding.
Filtered air
A blower pushes fresh air through a washable 9-1/2" x 19-1/2" metal mesh filter so smoke and vapor do not slow broiling.
Made in the USA
Built by Southbend in Fuquay-Varina, NC, CSA design certified and NSF, with a 1-year parts and labor warranty.
Delivery and setup
- Ships by freight carrier. See our shipping policy for delivery details, and call us for the current lead time.
- Tell us natural gas or propane when you order; the gas type is set at the factory and shown on the data plate.
- The broiler ships upright in a crate about 45.5" W x 83" H x 55" D and weighs 618 lbs; plan a liftgate, pallet jack and a clear path.
- Inspect the shipment before signing for it and note any damage on the bill. Report concealed damage to the carrier within 15 days.
- Have a licensed installer connect it and check it under a vented hood before the first service.
Questions buyers ask
Does it need electricity?
Yes, a little. The blower runs on 120V and draws 1.0 A through a 7-foot cord with a grounded plug. The burners run on gas.
Natural gas or propane?
Both are rated 104,000 BTU. The gas type is set at the factory; tell us yours when ordering. Minimum supply pressure is 7" W.C. natural gas, 11" W.C. propane.
How fast does it heat up?
About 90 seconds, per Southbend, with no waiting between loads.
How close can it go to a wall?
10" at the sides and 6" at the rear from combustible construction per the spec sheet (the older manual lists 6"), 0" from noncombustible. Install it under a vented hood and leave room in front to roll out the grids.
Can it go on casters?
Yes. Casters are an option; if you use a flexible gas hose, add the cable restraint kit so the hose is not strained.
What does the warranty cover?
Southbend covers defects in parts and labor for 1 year from purchase, up to 18 months from the factory sale, serviced by a Southbend Authorized Service Agency. Ceramic burner tiles, spark igniters and similar wear parts are limited to 90 days, and damage from improper installation or misuse is not covered.
Specs
| Manufacturer | Southbend |
|---|---|
| Model Number | 170 |
| Series | Infrared Upright Broiler (Free Standing) |
| Quantity | 1 Each |
| Shipping Weight | 618 lbs (Crated) |
| Crate Size | 45.5" W x 83" H x 55" D |
| Width | 34 Inches |
| Depth | 37 Inches |
| Height | 63.5 Inches |
| Legs | 6" Stainless Steel Adjustable LegsCasters Optional (Front Two Lock) |
| Decks | 1 |
| Broiler Grid | Roll-Out Grid 24-1/2" W x 28" D (Rolls Out 17-1/4")Five Height PositionsFront 3" Is a Reduced-Heat Holding Area |
| Burners | Infrared Broiler Burners, 104,000 BTU/H per Deck (Natural Gas or Propane)Separate Controls per Deck |
| Total BTU | 104,000 BTU/H Natural Gas104,000 BTU/H Propane |
| Ignition | Constant-Burning Pilot Lighters |
| Preheat | 90 Seconds, No Waiting Between Loads |
| Blower | 115V 60 Hz Blower Supplies Filtered Primary AirElectrical: 120V, 1 Phase, 1.0 A, 7-Foot Cord with Grounded Plug |
| Gas Type | Natural Gas or Propane (Set at the Factory; Specify When Ordering) |
| Gas Connection | 3/4" NPT at Rear (Male), 12" Above the Floor |
| Minimum Supply Pressure | 7" W.C. Natural Gas11" W.C. Propane |
| Air Filter | Washable Metal Mesh, 9-1/2" x 19-1/2" |
| Exterior | 430 Stainless Steel, #3 Polish |
| Interior | 430 Stainless SteelFully Insulated Lining and Burner Boxes |
| Clearances | 10" Sides and 6" Rear from Combustible Construction0" from Noncombustible (Spec Sheet; the 2017 Manual Lists 6" Sides, Back and Floor) |
| Ventilation | Install Under a Vented Hood |
| Options | Casters (Front Two Lock)Cable Restraint Kit |
| Certifications | CSA Design Certified (C/US)NSFMade in USA |
| Warranty | 1 Year Parts and Labor (Southbend Limited Warranty)Ceramic Burner Tiles 90 Days |
| Usage | Commercial Use Only |
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