Southbend (Middleby) P18N-C Platinum Gas Ranges
Southbend (Middleby) P18N-C Platinum Gas Ranges is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Description
Southbend Platinum 18" Modular Gas Charbroiler Range
Model P18N-C | 48,000 BTU Natural Gas (LP orifice kit optional)Build a powerful battery or upgrade an existing cookline with Southbend’s Platinum Series 18 inch heavy-duty charbroiler. Two high-performance burners, full stainless construction, and reversible cast-iron grates give chefs the intense heat and rugged durability they demand service after service.
Performance & Design Highlights
- 48,000 BTU total from two 24,000 BTU cast-iron burners.
- Adjustable, reversible cast-iron grates (1/8" or 1/4" grid) with front-to-back slope control.
- Stainless-steel radiants deliver even heat—surface reaches ≈ 600 °F on the high setting.
- Manual high/low gas valve for precise charring of steaks, seafood, vegetables and more.
- 9-1/4" deep stay-cool front rail doubles as plating shelf.
- Full stainless steel front, sides, rear & bottom plus fully insulated liner for long life on the line.
- 5" stainless flue riser channels smoke and heat into your hood system.
- Removable drip tray and grate design speed nightly clean-up.
- Modular body (8-1/2" high) mounts on refrigerated bases, countertops, chef stands or a Platinum battery.
Safety & Certifications
- CSA Flame
- CSA Star
- cCSAus
- NSF listed for sanitation
Technical Specifications
Model | P18N-C (modular mount) |
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Gas Type / Rating | Natural Gas – 48,000 BTU h Propane – 42,000 BTU h* |
Burners | (2) cast-iron – manual high/low control |
Cooking Surface | 18" W × 24" D reversible cast-iron grates |
Temperature Range | Up to ≈ 600 °F on high setting |
Gas Connections | 1-1/4" front manifold (battery ready) 1" NPT rear connection |
Overall Dimensions** | 18" W × 37-1/2" D × 13-1/2" H (incl. 5" flue) |
Shipping Weight | ≈ 240 lb / 109 kg |
Warranty | 1-year limited parts & labor |
*LP rating requires optional conversion kit.
**Dimension data per manufacturer drawing; verify clearances with local code.
Factory Options & Accessories
- External gas pressure regulator
- 24" or 36" flue riser (standard 5" included)
- Plated fish grids
- Cable restraint kit for mobile installations
- Open-frame or cabinet bases with locking casters
- Alternate front rail styles • removable cabinet shelf • battery end caps
• Never block the grates with a sheet pan while burners are on; reflected heat can damage the unit and void the warranty.
• Oversized cookware (12" Ø or larger) should be kept to the rear portion of the grate to avoid overheating the front rail.