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Commercial hotel kitchen equipment reinstall

CES Wellington removed, serviced and reinstalled a Wellington hotel kitchen after earthquake strengthening and a floor refurbishment. New equipment was supplied by others; CES installed and commissioned it.

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Finished Blue Seal cookline with salamander, burners and fryer, and stacked Turbofan ovens, in a Wellington hotel kitchen after reinstall by CES Wellington
The finished line: a Blue Seal salamander, burners and fryer, with Turbofan ovens at the end.

When a Wellington hotel carried out earthquake strengthening and a kitchen floor refurbishment, CES Wellington was selected to remove the existing equipment, service it, then reinstall the serviced gear. New equipment was supplied by others. CES Wellington installed and commissioned it.

Our factory-trained technicians took the cookline out so the floor work could go ahead. We serviced the existing appliances and reinstalled them on the new floor. At the same time we installed and commissioned new equipment supplied by others.

The mix included Rational combi ovens, a Blue Seal cookline, Turbofan ovens and a Synergy grill.

The job

First we removed the commercial kitchen equipment. That got the cookline out of the way for the floor refurbishment. Next we serviced the appliances that were coming back. Once the new floor was down, we reinstalled the serviced equipment. We also installed and commissioned the new equipment, which was supplied by others.

CES Wellington are Rational trained and approved, and we're service agents for Blue Seal, Turbofan and Moffat.

Blue Seal gas equipment and salamanders being installed under the canopy, with tool cases out and some units still in protective film
The install underway, with some units still in film and our tools on the line.
Blue Seal fryer and griddle mid-install, with gas fittings laid out and salamanders in place
Blue Seal fryers and salamanders going in, with gas fittings ready to connect.

Brands on this job

The equipment on this job included:

  • Rational combi ovens, including an iCombi Pro.
  • A Blue Seal cookline, including burners, a griddle, fryer and salamander.
  • Turbofan ovens.
  • A Synergy grill.

Gas reconnection and leak testing

The cookline had to be reconnected to gas and made safe. Behind the line we ran new copper pipe and fitted yellow flexible gas hoses with restraint chains. The hoses and chains let the appliances be pulled forward for cleaning without straining the gas connection.

We leak-tested the gas work, including the griddle's gas controls, before anything was lit.

New copper gas pipe, yellow flexible gas hoses and restraint chains behind a commercial cookline
New copper pipe, flexible gas hoses and restraint chains behind the line.
Gas leak detection spray on the gas controls of a commercial griddle
Leak testing the griddle's gas controls before restart.

Commissioning and a safe restart

Each appliance was commissioned and restarted safely, including the combis.

The Synergy grill was installed and running.

Synergy grill in a commercial hotel kitchen after install
The Synergy grill, installed and running.

The finished Blue Seal cookline sits under the canopy on the new floor, with a salamander, burners, fryer and Turbofan ovens in place.

Finished Blue Seal commercial cookline under the extraction canopy on a newly refurbished kitchen floor
The Blue Seal cookline back in place under the canopy, on the new floor.

What you get

Every job gets an electronic service report, with gas or electrical certification as required. Our work is covered by a 90-day parts and labour warranty. We offer 7-day cover with after-hours emergency cover, and same-day response across Greater Wellington (extra or out-of-hours charges may apply). We aim to respond to emergencies within 2 hours, depending on workload. This is a target, not a guarantee.

CES Wellington brings 46+ years' combined experience, led by Mark Edwards (36 years) and Nathan Bean (10+).

Planning a kitchen upgrade?

If your kitchen needs equipment removed, serviced and reinstalled around building work, or equipment installed and commissioned, we can help. Call 0800 90 60 30 or book a job. Calls are answered 24 hours, 7 days.

For related service pages, see combi oven repairs, commercial gas appliance repairs, Blue Seal, Rational and Moffat Turbofan ovens. See the areas we cover and other case studies.

FAQ

Can you remove and reinstall kitchen equipment for a floor or building upgrade?

Yes. CES Wellington can remove commercial kitchen equipment, service it, then reinstall the serviced gear once the building work is done. We can also install and commission new equipment supplied by others. Call 0800 90 60 30 or email service@cesw.co.nz.

Do you work on Rational, Blue Seal and Turbofan equipment?

Yes. CES Wellington are Rational trained and approved, and we're service agents for Blue Seal, Turbofan and Moffat. We also work on other commercial brands, including Synergy.

What do I get after a reinstall or commissioning job?

Every job gets an electronic service report, with gas or electrical certification as required. Our work is covered by a 90-day parts and labour warranty.

Planning a kitchen floor, strengthening job or cookline upgrade?

Call 0800 90 60 30 or book a job.

Electronic service report on every job. 7-day cover with after-hours emergency cover. Extra or out-of-hours charges may apply.

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