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It will give you a penetrating heat quickly, for maximum efficiency in any restaurant environment.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Energy-efficient gas infrared burners<\/li>\n<li>3-position heavy duty rack guides and wire chrome grid rack<\/li>\n<li>21&#8243; x 19&#8243; (HD) with all stainless steel interior<\/li>\n<li>Removable full-width stainless steel spillage pan for easy cleaning a]nd maintenance<\/li>\n<li>Supervised gas pilot and burner safety valve option available<\/li>\n<li>Wall mount bracket (factory installed) included standard &#8212; can be installed on range shelf or legs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>SPECS<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Model<\/strong> VICM48<br \/><strong>Total BTUs<\/strong> 40,000<br \/><strong>Number of Burners<\/strong> 2<br \/><strong>Power Source<\/strong> Gas<br \/><strong>Mounting<\/strong> Wall<br \/><strong>Size<\/strong> 48&#8243;<\/p>\n<h4>WARRANTY<\/h4>\n<p>One year limited parts and labour warranty.<\/p>\n<h4>FREE SHIPPING<\/h4>\n<p>*This item has free shipping in Canada! 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