Hobart VHMD13 Installation Manual

INSTALLATION &

OPERA TION MANUAL

HumidiHeat

TM

HOLDING & TRANSPORT
CABINETS

MODELS
VHMD 5

VHMD 13
VHMD 15

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VULCAN-HART
DIVISION OF ITW FOOD EQUIPMENT GROUP, LLC

WWW.VULCANHART.COM

3600 NORTH POINT BLVD.

BALTIMORE, MD 21222

(04-08)

HUMIDIHEATTM HOLDING & TRANSPORT CABINETS

IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY

THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO
INSTALL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, WHO SHOULD PERFORM THE INITIAL
FIELD ST ART-UP AND ADJUSTMENTS OF THE EQUIPMENT COVERED BY THIS
MANUAL.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPORS OR LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY
OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.

Improper installation, adjustment,
alteration, service or maintenance can cause
property damage, injury or death. Read the
INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS thoroughly before installing or servic­ing this equipment.

IN THE EVENT OF A POWER FAILURE,

DO NOT A TTEMPT TO OPERA TE THIS DEVICE.

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INSTALLATION

Before installing, verify that the electrical
service agrees with the specifications on the
data plate located on the lower rear of the
cabinet (Figure 1). If the electrical service
does not agree with the data plate, do not
proceed with installation. Contact your dealer
or local Authorized Vulcan-Hart Servicer
immediately.

RAH

DEVICE

52-1000143

VHMD15-1 VHMD15-1

ML MD

COMMERCIAL COOKING

APPLIANCE

VULCAN-HART, BALTIMORE, MD

Figure 1: Data Plate

3. Remove cardboard element cover
protector from cabinet bottom.

4. Remove adjustable tray slides from box.

5. Remove the tray slide supports and install
them in the cabinet.

6. Hook the openings in the flat flange of the
support over two vertical carriage bolts on
the interior of the cabinet.

7. Make sure all flanges on the four supports
face the door opening.

8. Install tray slides in the cabinet.

9. Ensure that the hook on the end of the tray
slide is up.

LOCATION

For efficient cabinet operation, choose a
location that will provide easy access for
loading and unloading without interfering with
the final assembly of food orders.

UNPACKING

This unit was inspected before leaving the
factory. The transportation company assumes
full responsibility for safe delivery upon
acceptance of the shipment. Immediately after
unpacking, check for possible shipping
damage. If the unit is damaged, save packing
material and contact the carrier within 15
days of delivery. Check the delivery
documentation for damage reporting contacts
and time limits.

Carefully unpack and place in a work­accessible area as near the installation
position as possible.

1. Open the door and carefully remove any
packaging materials and the retaining
straps that hold the tray slides and tray
slide upright side supports (VBP/VHP).

2. Remove all scratch-protective film from
the cabinet.

Figure 2: Allow Adequate Clearances

The installation location must allow adequate
clearances for servicing and proper operation
(Figure 2).

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INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS

This unit must be installed in accordance
with:

In the United States of America:

1. State and local codes.

2. National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA-70
(latest edition). Copies may be obtained
from The National Fire Protection
Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy,
MA 02269.

In Canada:

1. Local codes.

2. Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1
(latest edition). Copies may be obtained
from The Canadian Standard Association,
178 Rexdale Blvd., Etobicoke, Ontario,
Canada M9W 1R3.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

Disconnect
electrical power to the
machine and follow Lockout/
Tagout procedures before
cleaning.

Do not store or use gasoline
or other flammable vapors or liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.

All cabinets are equipped with a durable,
suitable, 8-ft. (2.4 m) cord and NEMA 5-15
plug as standard equipment. The cord and
plug come with a proper strain relief to prevent
unit from moving away from electrical
connection.

Refer to wiring diagram in this manual for
proper connection.

Do not store flammables near unit (Figure 3).

Electrical and grounding
connections must comply with the
applicable portions of the National
Electrical code and/or other local electrical
codes.

This cabinet is equipped
with a flexible electric supply cord
provided with a three-prong grounding
plug. It is imperative that this plug be
connected into a properly grounded three­prong receptacle. If the receptacle is not
the proper grounding type, contact an
electrician. DO NOT remove the grounding
prong from this plug.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model Voltage Amp Phase Hz NEMA Plug

Figure 3: Do Not Store Flammables

Near Unit

VHMD 5 110/120 10 1 60 5-15
VHMD 13 110/120 10 1 60 5-15
VHMD 15 110/120 10 1 60 5-15

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