Crown SCDA-2 “Do-All” Dual-Pressure Steamer
36" cabinet base • 2 compartments • Top compartment switchable from pressure to pressure-lessBoost batch speed, cut ticket times and keep delicate foods perfectly moist with Crown’s steam-coil heated “Do-All” compartment cooker. The SCDA-2 gives you true dual-mode versatility—pressure cooking for rapid production and pressure-less steaming for gentle, large-volume holding—in one compact 36-inch footprint, all while meeting CSD-1, cCSAus and NSF standards right out of the box.
Why You’ll Love It
- Dual-mode top compartment: toggle between 6 psi pressure cooking and free-venting pressure-less steaming at the turn of a switch.
- High-efficiency steam-coil boiler operates at 9-11 psi and needs only an external steam supply (25-45 psi, 200 lb/hr).
- Manual 60-minute control per compartment with loud buzzer for “walk-away” reliability.
- Automatic boiler blowdown extends component life and simplifies maintenance.
- Factory-supplied water treatment system protects against scale and preserves warranty.
- All-welded 304 stainless-steel interior & exterior—built for the punishment of busy commercial kitchens.
- Doors swing a full 180° and use a wheel-and-screw latch for a positive gasket seal.
- End-of-cycle auto-vent and condensate drain allows safe door opening and rapid reloads.
- Six-inch stainless legs with four adjustable flanged feet for easy, code-compliant floor bolting.
- CSD-1 code package, ASME-stamped boiler, National Board registered, cCSAus & NSF listed.
At-a-Glance Specifications
| Model | SCDA-2 (Steam Coil Do-All, 2-compartment) |
|---|---|
| Compartment capacity | 8 – 16 full-size (1/1 GN) pans total |
| Boiler operating pressure | 9 – 11 psi (62 – 76 kPa) |
| Compartment pressure | Max 6 psi (41 kPa); top compartment selectable pressure/pressure-less |
| Steam supply (external) | 3/4" FNPT, 25 – 45 psi (170 – 310 kPa) @ 200 lb/hr Pressure-reducing valve required above 50 psi. |
| Electrical | 115 VAC, 1-phase, 60 Hz; 2 A per compartment (1/2" conduit) |
| Cold water | 3/8" O.D. tubing, 25 – 50 psi (170 – 345 kPa) |
| Drain | 2" IPS to open floor drain (no solid connection) |
| Exterior dimensions | 36" W × 41" D × 68 ⅞" H (914 × 1 041 × 1 750 mm) |
| Construction | All-welded 304 stainless; #4 sanitary finish |
| Included accessories | Universal pan supports, water filter system, adjustable flanged feet |
| Certifications | cCSAus, NSF, ASME, National Board, CSD-1 compliant |
Protect Your Investment – Water Quality
Warranty coverage requires incoming water to meet these limits: <60 ppm TDS, <1.5 ppm chlorine, <20 ppm total alkalinity, pH 6.8 – 7.3, <13 ppm silica. The supplied Middleby water treatment system makes compliance simple.
Warranty
One-year parts & labor coverage (additional 2-year prorated warranty on the boiler shell). See full Crown Steam Group limited warranty for details.
Quick Installation Checklist
- Anchored to floor through flanged feet.
- 3/4" steam supply line connected and regulated.
- Cold-water feed and 2" open drain installed.
- 115 VAC electrical run in ½" conduit.
- Water filter system activated and flushed (purge 2-3 gal at cartridge change).
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