Traulsen VPS48S Installation Manual

Quality Refrigeration

OWNER’S MANUAL

Instructions for the proper installation, operation, care

and maintenance of all Traulsen VPS* Pizza Prep Tables

*U.S. Patent No. 6,089,036

Standard 12” Front to Back Rail Models

VPS48S, VPS54S, VPS66S, VPS72S, VPS90S & VPS114S

Jumbo 20” Front to Back Rail Models Models

VPS54J, VPS66J, VPS72J, VPS90J & VPS120J

This Traulsen unit is built to our highest quality standards. We build our refrigerators, freezers, and heated
cabinets this way as a matter of pride. This philosophy has made Traulsen the leader in commercial
refrigeration since 1938. We thank you for your choice and confidence in Traulsen equipment and we know
you will receive many years of utility from this equipment.

All Traulsen units are placed on a permanent record file with the service department. In the event of any
future questions you may have, please refer to the model and serial number found on the name tag affixed
to the unit. Should you need service, however, call us on our toll free number, 800-825-8220 between 7:30
a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CST, Monday thru Friday. It is our pleasure to help and assist you in every possible way.

INSTALLER

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRIOR TO UNIT INSTALLATION

INITIAL START DATE: SERIAL NO.

MODEL TYPE:

COMPANY/INDIVIDUAL NAME:

INSTALLER:

FORM NUMBER TR35747 REVISED 7/05 P/N 375-60178-00

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. The Serial Tag Page 1

II. Receipt Inspection Page 2

III. Installation

a-Location & Clearance Page 2
b-Power Supply Page 2
c-Packaging Page 2-3
d-Installing Supports Page 3
e-Installing The Optional Ticket Rail Page 3
f-Optional LCD Thermometer Page 3
g-Installing The Shelves Page 3
h-Installing Optional Overshelves Page 3

IV. First Time Start-Up

a-Power Switch Page 4
b-Cord & Plug Page 4
c-Defrost Timer & Temperature Control Page 4

V. Daily Operation

a-Pans Page 4
b-Setting Up The Rail Page 4
c-Loading The Unit Base Page 4
d-Closing Down The Rail At Night Page 4

VI. Routine Cleaning

a-Cleaning The Rail Area Page 5
b-Cleaning The Cabinet Page 5
c-Shelves & Shelf Pins Page 5
d-Sliding Shelf Cover Page 5

VII. Service & Maintenance Information

a-Cleaning The Condenser Page 6
b-Light Bulb Replacement Page 6
c-Gasket Replacement Page 6
d-Door & Hinge Removal Page 6
e-Front Work Surface Removal Page 7
f-Defrost Timer Page 7
g-Temperature Control Page 7-8
h-Service Information Page 8
i-Wiring Diagram Page 8

VIII. Trouble Shooting Guide Page 9

IX. Operational Guidelines Page 9

X. Pan Capacities

a-The VPS System Page 10
b-Pans Page 10
c-Interior Arrangements Page 10

XI. Spare/Replacement Parts List

a-Standard Rail VPS Models Page 11
b-Jumbo Rail VPS Models Page 11

XII. Adapter Bar Chart Page 12

XIII. Warranty Information Page 13

XIV. Index Page 14

FORT WORTH, TX.

SERIAL MODEL
VOLTS Hz PH

TOTAL CURRENT AMPS
MINIMUM CIRCUIT AMPS
MAXIMUM OVERCURRENT PROTECTION AMPS
LIGHTS WATTS
HEATERS AMPS

REFRIGERANT TYPE OZ
DESIGN PRESSURE HIGH LOW

REFRIGERANT TYPE OZ
DESIGN PRESSURE HIGH LOW

370-60294-00 REV (A)

I. THE SERIAL TAG

The serial tag is located on the left interior wall
of thecompressor compartment. It contains
vital electrical andrefrigeration data as well as
the model and serial numberof your Traulsen
product.

READING THE SERIAL TAG

• Serial = The permanent ID# of your Traulsen product

• Model = The model # of your Traulsen product

• Volts = Voltage required to operate

• Hz = Frequency in Hertz 60 (U.S.) or 50

• PH = Phase 1

• Total Current = Maximum amp draw

• Minimum Circuit = Minimum circuit ampacity

• Maximum Overcurrent Protection = Maximum

recommended breaker or fuse

• Lights = Light wattage

• Heaters = Amperage of heater(s)

• Refrigerant = Refrigerant type & amount used

• Design Pressure = High & low side design pressures

• Agency Labels = Designate agency listing(s)

(most export units)

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II. RECEIPT INSPECTION

II. RECEIPT INSPECTION

III. INSTALLATION (cont’d)

All Traulsen products are factory tested for performance
and are free from defects when shipped. The utmost
care has been taken in crating this product to protect
against damage in transit. Casters or legs are boxed
inside to prevent damage.

Upon delivery carefully inspect your Traulsen unit for
shipping damage. If any is detected, note it on the
carrier’s Bill Of Lading and save all the crating
materials. File a freight claim immediately. If concealed
damage is discovered at installation, contact the
carrier and file a freight claim then. Under no
circumstances may any damaged unit(s) be returned
to Traulsen without proper prior authorization.

III. INSTALLATION

NOTE: If the unit is installed or stored near any
incomplete concrete or tile work see the note at the end
of section VI.b

III. a – LOCATION & CLEARANCE:
Select a location for your Traulsen VPS unit away from
extreme heat or cold. These units are designed to

operate in an environment of 86°F (30°C) or less.

Locate the unit so that air drafts (such as heat, A/C or
ventilation) do not blow on or over the rail area.

The condensing unit of your Traulsen VPS unit MUST
have adequate air circulation. Therefore, do not store
anything within of 31” of the condensing unit louvers
(located on the unit front). Allow enough clearance
between the unit and the side wall so that the doors

may open a minimum of 90°. Standard rail models

require at least 61-3/8” vertical clearance (16-1/2” above
the unit) to allow the rail cover to open completely (see
figures 1 & 2).

III. a – LOCATION & CLEARANCE (cont’d):

Fig. 2 Section View - Jumbo Rail Models

III. b - POWER SUPPLY:

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Do not remove ground prong

Do not use an adapter or extension cord

Plug only into a 3-prong

grounding receptacle

This unit requires a dedicated circuit and 3-prong
grounding receptacle.

Model NEMA Receptacle
Number Required
VPS48 5-15R
VPS54 5-15R
VPS66 5-15R
VPS72 5-15R
VPS90 5-20R
VPS114 5-20R
VPS120 5-20R

Fig. 1 Section View - Standard Rail Models

Verify the supply voltage prior to installation. Do not
plug the unit in before reading this entire manual.

III. c - PACKAGING:
Traulsen VPS units are shipped from the factory on a
wooden pallet and protected by a crate. Remove the
crate but leave the unit secured to the pallet until it
reaches its final location. Remove (4) lag screws that
secure the unit to the pallet. Lift and support the unit

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III. INSTALLATION (cont’d)

III. c - PACKAGING (cont’d):
then slide the pallet out from under it. DO NOT LAY
THE UNIT ON ITS BACK, FRONT OR SIDE.

NOTE: The front work surface of all Jumbo Rail
models can be removed if necessary to facilitate
transport through narrow doorways. See section VII.e
for details.

III. d - INSTALLING SUPPORTS:
Casters are supplied standard with all VPS models.
These are shipped from the factory packed inside a
cardboard box, contained within the unit.

WARNING: THE CABINET MUST BE SUPPORTED ON
BLOCKS AND STABLE BEFORE INSTALLING CASTERS
OR LEGS.

Raise and block the unit a minimum of 9” from the floor.
Slide the casters into the two channels under the front
and back of the cabinet. Casters can be positioned
anywhere along the unit’s entire length to avoid floor
obstructions such as drains and outlet boxes. Secure
all casters in place by tightening the two bolts located
at the base of each caster assembly (see figure 3).

III. e - INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL TICKET RAIL:
Supplied standard with jumbo rail models only. Use of
the ticket rail is optional and not required. Insert the
vertical legs of the ticket rail into the two receptacles
located on the rear of the cabinet (see figure 5).

Fig. 5

Ticket Rail Bracket

III. f - OPTIONAL LCD THERMOMETER:
Activate the optional LCD thermometer (if necessary)
by removing the paper insulator from the battery
contacts. One AA size battery is included. Open or
remove the louvered door to access the back of the
thermometer.

Fig. 3

NOTE: Casters or legs must be installed towards the
four corners of the unit as well as under the
compressor compartment for proper support.

Optional legs are installed in the same manner as
casters (see figure 4).

Fig. 4

Optional Legs

III. g – INSTALLING THE SHELVES:
Shelves are shipped in the bottom of the unit. Remove
the packaging from the shelves and place them on the
pins provided.

III. h – INSTALLING OPTIONAL OVERSHELVES:
Optional overshelves are installed in the same manner
as with the ticket rail. Insert the vertical legs of the
overshelf into the two receptacles located on the rear
of the cabinet (see figure 6).

Fig. 6

Overshelf Bracket

Use a pallet jack or forklift to prevent damage when
moving a unit on legs.

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IV. FIRST TIME START-UP V. DAILY OPERATION

If this equipment has been stored or shipped in an
ambient colder than room temperature, YOU MUST
ALLOW THE COMPRESSOR TO WARM UP TO ROOM
TEMPERATURE PRIOR TO CONNECTING TO THE
POWER SUPPLY. This could take several hours.

IV. a - POWER SWITCH:
The power switch is located at main electrical box
behind the louver panel and is shipped from the
factory in the OFF position.

IV. b - CORD & PLUG:
All self-contained VPS models are supplied with a cord
& NEMA three-prong grounding plug attached. It is
shipped coiled at the bottom of the compressor
compartment, secured by a nylon strip. Plug the power
cord into the proper NEMA receptacle then turn the
power switch ON.

IV. c - DEFROST TIMER & TEMPERATURE CONTROL:
After the unit is plugged in and turned on, set the
defrost timer by turning the small knob (near the outer
edge of the large dial) clockwise until the correct time
of day on the large dial lines up with the TIME pointer.
Defrost times are set from the factory at 10am, 2pm,
8pm, 2am and 6am. Refer to section “VII. f” for more
info (see figure 7).

V. a - PANS:
Standard rail VPS models are designed to operate with
full, half or third size pans without the use of adapter
bars. Other fractional size pans can be used with
optional adapter bars available from Traulsen. (see
section “X. b” for more info).

Jumbo rail VPS models are designed to operate with
full size pans without the use of adapter bars. Other
fractional size pans can be used with optional adapter
bars available from Traulsen. (see section “X. b” for
more info).

Use only stainless steel or aluminum food pans no more
than 4” deep in order to maintain product temperatures
within the current NSF Standard 7 guidelines

SETTING UP THE RAIL:

V. b ­Install pans in all pan spaces in the rail. Rest each pan
evenly on the front and back support ledges. Do not
use uneven or bent pans, as these will allow
circulating cold air to escape.

Allow the unit to reach operating temperature before
loading any food product. Load only refrigerated
product @ 36

o

F or below.

All pan spaces should be filled, even if some pans are
empty (even during nighttime storage).

When not in constant use, the VPS rail covers should
be kept closed over the pans.

Fig. 7

Defrost Time Clock

NOTE: The defrost time clock will have to be reset to
the current time if the unit loses power or the Power
switch is turned off for any significant amount of time.

Temperature is controlled electronically and needs no
adjustment in normal use. Reprogramming is not
necessary even if the power is interrupted.

V. c - LOADING THE UNIT BASE:
When loading product into the base take care that the
evaporator fans, located at the top of the compartment,
are not obstructed. Secure all paper and plastic wrap
to prevent it being drawn into the fans. Keep the doors
closed except when loading or removing product.

V. d - CLOSING DOWN THE RAIL AT NIGHT:
Food product may be stored in the rail overnight if
needed. Cover the entire rail with plastic wrap prior to
closing the rail covers over the pans.

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