Description
A compact 24" Southbend infrared broiler in 316L stainless steel, built for catering and outdoor service.
The Southbend HDB-24-316L is a compact 24" infrared broiler built in 316L stainless steel for caterers, outdoor kitchens and event setups. Infrared burners deliver 52,000 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 16" x 26-1/2" 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
- 24" W × 38.3" D × 48.25" H (43.5" deep including the grid handle)
- Crate
- 37.5" W × 60" H × 55" D, 432 lbs
- Gas
- 3/4" NPT at the rear; minimum 7" W.C. natural gas or 11" W.C. propane
- Heat input
- 52,000 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 HDB Rev 2, 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 16" x 26-1/2" roll-out grid rolls out 17-1/4" and sets at five heights. The front 3" gets less heat for holding.
316L stainless
All exterior panels and the interior are 316L stainless steel, the grade Southbend uses for its catering and outdoor line. Mount it on its legs or on the optional 316L stand.
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 in a crate about 37.5" W x 60" H x 55" D, 432 lbs; plan a liftgate 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 52,000 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. Southbend offers a 316L stand and 4" casters with the front two locking.
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 | HDB-24-316L |
| Series | 24" Upright Infrared Broiler, Catering/Outdoor, 316L Stainless Steel |
| Quantity | 1 Each |
| Shipping Weight | 432 lbs (Crated) |
| Crate Size | 37.5" W x 60" H x 55" D |
| Width | 24 Inches |
| Depth | 38.3 Inches (43.5" Including Grid Handle) |
| Height | 48.25 Inches |
| Legs | 4" Stainless Steel Adjustable LegsCounter-Mount Base for Legs or Stand316L Stand and 4" Casters Optional |
| Decks | 1 |
| Broiler Grid | Roll-Out Grid 16" W x 26-1/2" D (Rolls Out 17-1/4")Five Height PositionsFront 3" Is a Reduced-Heat Holding Area |
| Burners | Infrared Broiler Burners, 52,000 BTU/H (Natural Gas or Propane) |
| Total BTU | 52,000 BTU/H Natural Gas52,000 BTU/H Propane |
| Ignition | Constant-Burning Pilot Lighters |
| Preheat | 90 Seconds, No Waiting Between Loads |
| Blower | 115V 60 Hz Blower for Pressurized 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) |
| Minimum Supply Pressure | 7" W.C. Natural Gas11" W.C. Propane |
| Exterior | 316L Stainless Steel, #3 Polish |
| Interior | 316L Stainless Steel |
| 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 | 316L Stainless Steel Stand4" Casters (Front Two Lock) |
| 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 OnlyCatering and Outdoor Use |
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