Southbend PR36-12 Platinum Backguard/Flue Riser 36" x 12" | Stainless Steel | Streamline Your Kitchen Buildout
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Product Description
Overview
The Southbend PR36-12 Platinum Backguard/Flue Riser is a purpose-built, commercial-grade accessory designed to finish and protect the rear of your cooking line. Measuring 36" H x 12" W with stainless steel front and sides and supplied without shelves, this flue riser provides a clean, durable vertical transition for ventilation flues and backguard applications. For restaurateurs launching a new restaurant, the PR36-12 is an uncomplicated, dependable component that simplifies your kitchen buildout and contributes to a compliant, professional-looking line.
Key Features
- Stainless steel construction — corrosion-resistant front and sides for lasting durability in high-use foodservice environments.
- Compact 36" H x 12" W footprint — fits standard cookline configurations and minimizes on-site modifications during a restaurant opening.
- Platinum finish — provides a professional appearance that complements Southbend ranges and other restaurant equipment.
- Simple, no-frills design — supplied without shelves to keep the unit lightweight and versatile for multiple installation scenarios.
- Commercial-grade reliability — engineered by Southbend (Middleby) to meet the demands of busy kitchens and deliver consistent performance.
- Easy to integrate — designed to pair with backguards, flues and ventilation hoods to streamline utility connections and reduce installation time.
- Low maintenance — smooth stainless surfaces make cleaning straightforward and support compliance with health code expectations.
Built for Commercial Success
The PR36-12 is a low-complexity, high-impact piece of restaurant equipment that contributes to long-term operational reliability. For new restaurant owners, investing in proven commercial kitchen components reduces unexpected downtime and replacement costs. When sourced and installed through Concept Services, the PR36-12 benefits from our thorough inspection process and professional installation, ensuring the unit arrives ready to perform and integrates seamlessly with your hood system and adjacent cooking equipment.
Specifications at a Glance
- Manufacturer: Southbend (Middleby)
- Model: PR36-12
- Product: Platinum Backguard/Flue Riser
- Dimensions: 36" H x 12" W (31–40" height range category)
- Construction: Stainless steel front and sides
- Shelves: Supplied without shelves
- Certifications: No manufacturer certifications included; Concept Services will assist with installation and code compliance
Why Restaurant Owners Choose This
You need components that make your kitchen buildout predictable and fast. The PR36-12 reduces custom fabrication and fits common cookline profiles, which means faster installation windows and fewer surprises during your restaurant opening. Concept Services sources this unit for new restaurants, inspects it for quality, coordinates professional installation (including connections to ventilation systems), and provides ongoing support so you can focus on menu development and service—not equipment headaches. Though not sold as an NSF certified product itself, paired correctly with certified hoods and equipment, the PR36-12 supports a compliant, health-code-ready kitchen.
Keywords: commercial kitchen equipment, restaurant equipment, new restaurant, restaurant opening, kitchen buildout, foodservice equipment, NSF certified
