Vulcan VMG48 48" Heavy Duty Gas Griddle, 48" x 24" 1" Steel Plate, 4 Burners, Manual Controls, 108,000 BTU
Description
A 48" heavy duty griddle with a 1" steel plate and simple manual valves.
The Vulcan VMG48 is a 48" countertop gas griddle from the VMG heavy duty series with a 48" x 24", 1" thick polished steel plate. 4 U-shaped burners at 27,000 BTU/hr each give 108,000 BTU/hr, with one manual high range valve per burner. It lights with a standing pilot and stands on 4" adjustable legs.
Will it fit · Will it hook up
- Outside size
- 48" W x 31-1/2" D x 15-1/4" H, 11-1/8" working height on 4" legs
- Gas
- 108,000 BTU/hr; 3/4" rear connection; regulator supplied
- Power
- Not needed: standing pilot ignition
- Clearances
- Combustible: 6" sides and rear; non-combustible: 0"; 4" bottom
- Shipping weight
- 480 lb.
Check the counter, stand or base: the unit needs 48" of width and 31-1/2" of depth, plus 6" from combustible walls.
1" polished steel plate
A 48" x 24" polished steel plate, 1" thick, with 12 gauge 4" stainless back and tapered side splashes.
Manual heat control
One high range infinite heat control valve per burner gives each 12" zone its own flame setting.
27,000 BTU per zone
4 U-shaped aluminized steel burners, one per 12", for 108,000 BTU/hr in total.
Welded grease chute
A spatula wide 3-1/2" gutter and fully welded chute feed a 6 quart grease drawer and stop grease migration.
Cool Bullnose front
The stainless front top ledge stays cooler for cooks leaning in, on a fully welded chassis.
Delivery and setup
- Free shipping on this item. See our shipping policy for delivery details.
- Have a licensed gas installer connect the 3/4" rear inlet and install the supplied regulator.
- Vulcan requires an adequate ventilation system for commercial cooking equipment (NFPA 96); plan the hood with your installer.
- Tell us your altitude if you are above 2,000 ft.; Vulcan asks for it when ordering.
- Inspect the crate for damage before you sign, and note any damage on the delivery receipt.
Questions buyers ask
Is it natural gas or propane?
Vulcan builds it for the gas type you specify when ordering, natural gas or propane. Tell us which gas you have before you order.
How thick is the griddle plate?
1" thick polished steel, 48" wide and 24" deep.
Does it need electricity?
No. It uses a standing pilot ignition system.
What clearances does it need?
6" at the sides and rear from combustible construction, 0" from non-combustible construction, and 4" at the bottom on minimum 4" legs.
Is there a stand for it?
Vulcan offers the STAND/C-48 universal stand, 24" high with 5" casters, and the ISTAND/C-48 integrated stand for a 37" working height.
What warranty does it have?
Vulcan lists a one year limited parts and labor warranty on the spec sheet.
Specs
| Manufacturer | Vulcan |
|---|---|
| Model Number | VMG48 |
| Series | VMG Series Heavy Duty Manual Gas Griddle |
| Shipping Weight | 480 lb. |
| Width | 48 Inches |
| Depth | 31-1/2 Inches |
| Height | 15-1/4 Inches |
| Working Height | 11-1/8 Inches |
| Cooking Surface | 48" W x 24" D |
| Griddle Plate | 1" Thick Polished Steel |
| Splashes | 4" Stainless Steel Back and Tapered Side Splashes, 12 Gauge |
| Control Type | Manual, High Range Infinite Heat Control Valve per Burner |
| Fuel Type | Natural Gas or Propane, Specify When Ordering |
| Total BTU | 108,000 BTU/hr |
| Burners | 4 U-Shaped Aluminized Steel Burners, 27,000 BTU/hr Each, One per 12" |
| Gas Connection | 3/4" Rear |
| Gas Pressure | Regulator SuppliedNatural Gas 4.0" W.C.Propane 10.0" W.C. |
| Ignition | Standing Pilot |
| Exterior | Stainless Steel Front, Sides and Front Top Ledge with Cool Bullnose |
| Chassis | Fully Welded Stainless and Aluminized SteelBottom Heat Shields |
| Grease Collection | 3-1/2" Wide Welded Grease Gutter and Chute1 Stainless Steel 6 Quart Grease Drawer |
| Legs | 4" Adjustable |
| Clearances | Combustible: Sides and Rear 6"Non-Combustible: 0"Bottom 4", Minimum 4" Legs |
| Vulcan Accessories | PLTRAIL-48 Plate RailCONRAIL-48 Condiment RailCUTBD-48 Cutting BoardSTAND/C-48 StandISTAND/C-48 Integrated Stand3/4QD-HOSE-4 Gas HoseBANKING-STRIP |
| Certifications | CSA, NSF |
| Warranty | 1 Year Limited Parts and Labor |
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