Vulcan E-30-C Installation Manual

INSTALLATION &

OPERATION MANUAL

GAS & ELECTRIC TILTING BRAISING PANS

MODEL

G30O ML-52701
G30C ML-52702
G40O ML-52705
G40C ML-52706
E30O ML-52703
E30C ML-52704
E40O ML-52707
E40C ML-52708

VULCAN-HART COMPANY, P.O. BOX 696, LOUISVILLE, KY 40201-0696, TEL. [phone]

FORM 30959 (3-96) (Formerly 30763 & 30764)

IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY

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

POST IN A PROMINENT LOCATION THE INSTRUCTIONS TO BE FOLLOWED IN THE
EVENT THE SMELL OF GAS IS DETECTED. THIS INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED
FROM THE LOCAL GAS SUPPLIER.

IMPORTANT

IN THE EVENT A GAS ODOR IS DETECTED, SHUT
DOWN UNITS AT MAIN SHUTOFF VALVE AND
CONTACT THE LOCAL GAS COMPANY OR GAS
SUPPLIER FOR SERVICE.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

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

WARNING

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
ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS DEVICE.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Unpacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Installation Codes and Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Leveling and Anchoring Tilting Braising Pan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Service Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Gas Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Testing the Gas Supply System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Flue Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Installation Diagram — Gas Heat Braising Pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Control Circuit Powr Connection (All Braising Pans) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Installation Diagram — Electric Heat Braising Pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Before First Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Gas Heat Braising Pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Lighting and Shutdown of Pilot — Standard Gas Braising Pan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Lighting and Shutdown of Pilot — Gas Braising Pan with Electronic Ignition . . . 12

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Electric Heat Braising Pans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Operation of Lifting System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Braising Pans with Manual Lift (Standard) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Braising Pans with Automatic Power Lift (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Unloading Prepared Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Steaming Inserts (Optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Cooking Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Cooking Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Lid Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Manual Lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Automatic Power Lift (Optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Door Hinges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Vent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Service and Parts Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

TROUBLESHOOTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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Installation, Operation and Care of

TILTING BRAISING PANS

MODELS G30O, G40O, G30C , G40C,

E30O, E40O, E30C, & E40C

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE

GENERAL

Vulcan-Hart Tilting Braising Pans are available in two sizes. Models G30 and E30 have a 30-gallon
capacity and Models G40 and E40 have a 40-gallon capacity. Models with a suffix of "O" have an open
base and models with a suffix of "C" have a closed base.

The tilting braising pan is a versatile piece of equipment. It allows you to stew, simmer, pan fry, braise,
grill or saute, and all with a very uniform heat pattern.

Standard features on all models include a thermostat, manual timer, manual lift, stationary food pan
support, and 6" legs (2 "bullet" feet and 2 flanged feet).

Optional features include a solid state thermostat, an electric timer, automatic power lift, hinged food
pan support, casters or 6" legs with 4 flanged feet, and swivel faucet. Gas powered models may be
ordered with an optional electronic ignition.

Your Vulcan braising pan is produced with quality workmanship and material. Proper installation,
usage and maintenance will result in many years of satisfactory performance.

Vulcan-Hart Company suggests that you thoroughly read this entire manual and carefully follow all of
the instructions provided.

INSTALLATION

Before installing, verify that the electrical service and gas supply (natural or propane) agree with the
specifications on the rating plate located on the back of one of the front doors.

UNPACKING

This braising pan was carefully inspected before leaving the factory. The transportation company
assumes full responsibility for safe delivery upon acceptance of this shipment.

Immediately after unpacking, check for possible shipping damage. If the tilting braising pan is found
to be damaged, save the packaging material and contact the carrier within 15 days of delivery.

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LOCATION

For Gas Powered Braising Pans Only

The braising pan must be kept free and clear of combustible substances. The braising pan, when
installed, must have minimum clearance from combustible and non-combustible construction of 6"
from the sides and 6" from the rear.

The installation location must allow adequate clearances for servicing and proper operation.
Recommended clearances are 24" on the sides and back (for servicing), and 36" on the front. The
ceiling should be at least 72" from the floor.

The braising pan must be installed so that the flow of combustion and ventilation air will not be
obstructed. Adequate clearance for air openings into the combustion chamber must be provided.
Make sure there is an adequate supply of air in the room suitable for the amount of combustion gas
feeding the braising pan burners.

Do not permit fans to blow directly at the braising pan. Wherever possible, avoid open windows next
to the braising pan. Avoid wall-type fans which create air cross currents within the room.

Braising Pans Equipped with Casters

If casters are assembled to the braising pan, the installation must be made using a connector (not
supplied by Vulcan) that complies with the Standard for Connectors for Movable Gas Appliances,
ANSI-Z21.69 (latest edition), and a quick-disconnect device that complies with the Standard for Quick­Disconnect Devices for Use With Gas Fuel, ANSI-Z21.41 (latest edition). Provide a restraining device
for the gas line to limit movement of the braising pan without depending on the connector and/or any
quick-disconnect device or its associated piping to limit braising pan movement. Attach the restraint
at the rear of the braising pan (Fig. 1).

1/2 IN. DIA. HOLE
PROVIDED FOR
STRAIN RELIEF

PL-51218

Fig. 1

If disconnection of the restraint is necessary, turn off the gas supply before disconnection. Reconnect
this restraint prior to turning the gas supply on and returning the braising pan to its originally installed
position.

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INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS

Your Vulcan Tilting Braising Pan must be installed in accordance with:

In the United States:

1. State and local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with:

2. National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI-Z223.1 (latest edition), available from the American Gas Association,
Inc., 1515 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22209.

3. National Electrical code ANSI/NFPA-70 (latest edition).

4. ANSI NFPA Standard #96, "Vapor Removal from Cooking Equipment," (latest edition), available
from the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.

In Canada:

1. Local codes.

2. CAN/CGA-B149.1 Installation for Natural Gas Burning Appliances and Equipment.

3. CAN/CGA-B149.2 Installation for Propane Burning Appliances and Equipment, available from the
Canadian Gas Association, 55 Scarsdale Road, Don Mills, Ontario, Canada M3B2R3.

4. Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 CSA-C22.1 (latest edition).

LEVELING AND ANCHORING TILTING BRAISING PAN

1. Place braising pan in the installation position.

2. Place a carpenter's level on top of the braising pan and turn the adjustable feet to level braising pan
table top side-to-side and front-to-back. Do not attempt to level the braising pan clad plate.

3. Mark hole locations on the floor through the anchoring holes provided in the rear flanged adjustable
feet.

4. Remove tilting braising pan from installation position and drill holes in locations marked on the floor.
Insert proper anchoring devices (not supplied).

5. Place tilting braising pan back in the installation position.

6. Place carpenter's level on top of braising pan and re-level side-to-side and front-to-back.

7. Bolt and anchor tilting braising pan securely to the floor.

8. Seal bolts and flanged feet with silastic or equivalent compound.

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SERVICE CONNECTIONS

To reach service and utility connections, remove the left side panel. To remove, hold the panel from
underneath and lift it up. While holding the panel up, swing out the lower part of the panel until it clears
the top flange and remove. If required, the rear panel and inner side panels (open base models only)
can also be removed using the same procedure.

GAS CONNECTIONS (see Fig. 2)

All gas supply connections and any pipe joint compound used must be resistant to the action of propane
gases.

Connect a

1

/2" (nominal) gas supply to the braising pan. Recommended incoming gas line pressure
is 7" W.C. (Water Column) for natural gas or 12" W.C. for propane gas. Make sure the pipes are clean
and free of obstructions, dirt, and piping compound.

Codes require that a gas shutoff valve be installed in the gas line ahead of the tilting braising pan.
Natural gas and propane gas braising pans are equipped with fixed orifices and no adjustment is

necessary. The orifices are set at 3.5" W.C. (Water Column) for natural gas, and 10" W.C. for propane
gas.

WARNING: PRIOR TO LIGHTING, CHECK ALL JOINTS IN THE GAS SUPPLY LINE FOR LEAKS.
USE SOAP AND WATER SOLUTION. DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME.

After piping has been checked for leaks, all piping receiving gas should be fully purged to remove air.
The electrical control circuit must be connected (see CONTROL CIRCUIT POWER CONNECTION) in

this manual).

Testing the Gas Supply System

When test pressures exceed

1

/2 psig (3.45 kPA), the tilting braising pan and its individual shutoff valve

must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system.
When test pressures are

1

/2 psig (3.45 kPa) or less, the tilting braising pan must be isolated from the

gas supply system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve.

Flue Connections

DO NOT obstruct the flow of flue gases from the flue duct located on the rear of the tilting braising pan.
It is recommended that the flue gases be ventilated to the outside of the building through a ventilation
system installed by qualified personnel.

From the termination of the braising pan flue vent to the filters of the hood venting system, an 18"
minimum clearance must be maintained.

Information on the construction and installation of ventilating hoods may be obtained from the standard
for "Vapor Removal from Cooking Equipment," NFPA No. 96 (latest edition) available from the National
Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.

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INSTALLATION DIAGRAM — GAS HEAT BRAISING PANS

Fig. 2

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