Description
A 32" infrared upright broiler with a flue-heated warming oven, on a convection oven base.
The Southbend P32A-171 is a 32" Platinum sectional-match upright broiler for steakhouses and high-volume grills. The infrared broiler is rated 104,000 BTU on natural gas, its 24-1/2" x 28" grid rolls out for loading, and a 25" x 25" warming oven above it runs on the broiler's flue heat. It sits on a 45,000 BTU convection oven.
Will it fit · Will it hook up
- Width
- 32"; call us for the full height and depth (the spec sheet drawing does not give them in text)
- Crate size
- 45.5" W × 55" D × 83" H, 995 lbs
- Gas
- 1" male NPT rear connection plus 1-1/4" front manifold; minimum 7" W.C. natural gas or 11" W.C. propane; regulator ordered separately
- Electrical
- 120V cord (4.8 A) or 208/240V single-phase terminal block (2.6 A)
- Clearances
- 6" sides and 6" rear from combustible construction, 0" from noncombustible
Data from Southbend's spec sheet (Form P32-171 Rev 8, October 2021). Measure doorways for the 83" tall crate before ordering.
Infrared broiler
104,000 BTU infrared burners preheat in 90 seconds with no waiting between loads.
Roll-out grid
The 24-1/2" x 28" broiler grid rolls out 17-1/4" and sets at 4 heights.
Warming oven
A 25" x 25" warming oven on top uses the broiler's flue heat to hold plates and finished food. A 3,000 W electric element is optional.
Oven base
A 45,000 BTU convection oven with electronic pilot ignition and a 175°F to 550°F thermostat.
Delivery and setup
- Ships by freight carrier. See our shipping policy for delivery details, and call us for the current lead time.
- Ships in a 45.5" x 55" x 83" crate, 995 lbs.
- Tell us natural gas or propane and 120V or 208/240V when you order.
- Order the external pressure regulator with the broiler unless your gas line already has one sized for it.
- 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 qualified gas installer connect it and follow local codes.
Questions buyers ask
Does it need electricity?
Yes: Southbend lists 120V with a 7-foot cord (4.8 A) or a 208/240V terminal block (2.6 A). The optional warming oven element needs its own 208/236V, 20 A single-phase supply.
Do I need a pressure regulator?
Yes. Southbend requires a regulated gas supply for all sectional units, and the regulator is ordered separately.
Natural gas or propane?
Tell us your gas type when ordering. Natural gas total is 149,000 BTU; propane is 149,000 BTU.
How close can it go to a wall?
Allow 6" at the sides and rear from combustible construction, 0" from noncombustible construction.
What does the warranty cover?
Southbend covers defects in parts and labor for 1 year from purchase, serviced by a Southbend Authorized Service Agency, and no longer than 18 months from the factory. Spark igniters, seals and similar wear parts are limited to 90 days, and damage from improper installation, ventilation or misuse is not covered.
Specs
| Manufacturer | Southbend |
|---|---|
| Model Number | P32A-171 |
| Series | Platinum Sectional Match Upright Broiler |
| Quantity | 1 Each |
| Shipping Weight | 995 lbs (Crated) |
| Width | 32 Inches |
| Crate Size | 45.5" W x 55" D x 83" H |
| Broiler | Infrared, 104,000 BTU/H Natural Gas (104,000 Propane) |
| Broiler Grid | 24-1/2" W x 28" D, Rolls Out 17-1/4"4 Height Positions |
| Warming Oven | 25" W x 25" D, Heated by Broiler Flue GasesOptional 3,000 W Electric Element (208/236V 1-Phase, 20 A Separate Supply) |
| Convection Oven | 45,000 BTU/H, Electronic Pilot Ignition175 - 550 Degrees FInterior 26" W x 24" D x 14" H3 Racks1/2 HP Two-Speed Blower |
| Total BTU | 149,000 BTU/H Natural Gas149,000 BTU/H Propane |
| Electrical | 120V with 7-Foot Cord and Ground Plug, 4.8 Aor 208/240V Single-Phase Terminal Block, 2.6 A (Specify When Ordering) |
| Gas Type | Natural Gas or Propane (Specify When Ordering) |
| Gas Connection | 1" Male NPT at Rear1-1/4" Front Gas Manifold |
| Minimum Supply Pressure | 7" W.C. Natural Gas11" W.C. Propane |
| Pressure Regulator | External Regulator Required (Ordered Separately) |
| Legs | 6" Stainless Steel Adjustable |
| Exterior | 430 Stainless Steel #3 Polish Top, Front, Sides and BackFully Insulated Lining and Burner Boxes |
| Clearances | 6" Sides and 6" Rear from Combustible Construction0" from Noncombustible Construction |
| Certifications | CSA Design Certified (C/US)NSFMade in USA |
| Warranty | 1 Year Parts and Labor (Southbend Limited Warranty) |
| Usage | Commercial Use Only |
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