Southbend PR36-32 Platinum Backguard/Flue Riser 36" x 32" | Stainless Steel | Streamline Your Kitchen Buildout
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Product Description
Overview
The Southbend (Middleby) PR36-32 Platinum Backguard/Flue Riser is a purpose-built stainless steel backguard and flue riser measuring 36" high by 32" wide. Intended for commercial kitchens, this unit provides a clean, durable finish behind ranges, fryers, and other cooking equipment while routing flue and ventilation connections neatly above equipment. For new restaurant owners and contractors tackling a kitchen buildout, the PR36-32 is a straightforward, reliable component that reduces installation complexity and helps you reach opening day sooner.
Key Features
- 36" H x 32" W stainless steel construction — corrosion-resistant front and sides provide a hygienic, long-lasting surface that stands up to heavy daily use.
- Platinum backguard finish — professional appearance that eases inspection and delivers a consistent look across your cookline.
- Flue riser integration — neatly channels venting and exhaust hookups above the cookline, simplifying ductwork routing during installation.
- Without shelves — clean open design where required by local code or when shelf space is provided elsewhere on the line.
- Commercial-grade build — engineered by Southbend (Middleby) for foodservice environments with dependable performance.
- Low-maintenance surface — smooth stainless steel is easy to clean and maintain for health-code compliance.
- Field-friendly installation — designed to align with common cooking equipment dimensions to speed install and reduce field modifications.
- Compatible with common ventilation systems — integrates with hoods and ducting to create a cohesive exhaust solution.
Built for Commercial Success
For a new restaurant, every detail that speeds your kitchen to operational status and reduces risk matters. The PR36-32 is built to provide years of reliable service with minimal upkeep. Its stainless steel construction resists the wear and tear of a busy kitchen, helping protect your investment and lowering total cost of ownership. Pair this unit with Concept Services' inspection and installation offerings and you get a verified, code-ready component that supports a faster, smoother restaurant opening.
Specifications at a Glance
Manufacturer: Southbend (Middleby)
Model: PR36-32
Type: Platinum Backguard / Flue Riser (without shelves)
Dimensions: 36" H x 32" W
Construction: Stainless steel front & sides
Shelves: Without shelves
Certifications: Manufacturer provided (refer to local code for required certifications such as NSF certified where applicable)
Typical applications: Ranges, fryers, charbroilers, griddles, cookline buildouts
Why Restaurant Owners Choose This
When you're opening a new restaurant, you need components that are simple to source, straightforward to install, and robust in daily operation. The PR36-32 reduces variables during your kitchen buildout by aligning with standard cookline dimensions and venting practices. Concept Services not only sources this product for you, we inspect it before delivery, coordinate the installation with utilities and hood contractors, and stand behind the result. That means fewer surprises at inspection, faster path to a health department sign-off, and more predictable timing to start serving customers.
Keywords: commercial kitchen equipment, restaurant equipment, new restaurant, restaurant opening, kitchen buildout, foodservice equipment, NSF certified
