V-SERIES HEAVY DUTY
BROILERS, DOUBLE DECK AND
RANGE MATCH MODELS
For a complete listing of models, see the MODELS
section.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL .................................................................................................. 3
V-SERIES HEAVY DUTY BROILERS, DOUBLE DECK AND RANGE MATCH MODELS - GENERAL
GENERAL
INTRODUCTION
This manual is for the Vulcan V-Series Gas Broilers
which include the double deck broiler models and the
single broiler over the Heavy Duty Range (HDR)
models. Procedures in this manual will apply to all
models unless specified. Pictures and illustrations will
be of model VIB2 - Infrared Broiler over CeramicRadiant Broiler unless otherwise noted.
All of the information, illustrations and specifications
contained in this manual are based on the latest
product information available at the time of printing.
MODELS
Range Match Broilers on Base (Ceramic-Radiant
Burner)
•VBB1F - Modular (for refrigerated base mount
only)
•VBB1BF - Cabinet Base
•VBB1SF - Standard Oven Base
•VBB1CF - Convection Oven Base
Range Match Broilers on Base (Infrared Burner)
•VIR1F - Modular (for refrigerated base mount
only)
•VIR1BF - Cabinet Base
•VIR1SF - Standard Oven Base
•VIR1CF - Convection Oven Base
Double Deck Broilers
•VIR2 - Infrared Broiler over Infrared Broiler
RACK POSITION AND GAS
SETTING
NOTE: Infrared burner models must use the full gas
setting (knob fully counterclockwise) to achieve the
best burner performance and highest broiler
temperatures. Lower broiler temperatures can be
achieved by using a lower gas setting (knob in the
range just past off but less than fully
counterclockwise). When using a lower gas setting,
the flame should remain lit and be steady across the
entire burner surface.
For information on rack position and gas setting, refer
to F38215 V-Series Heavy Duty range (HDR) Broilers
Operations manual sent with each unit. The manual is
also available online at www.vulcanequipment.com.
SPECIFICATIONS
GAS PRESSURES
•Manifold/Operating Pressure
Natural - 6" W.C.
Propane - 10" W.C.
•Inlet Supply Pressure
Natural - Recommended 7" - 9" W.C. with a
minimum of 7" W.C.
Propane - Recommended 11" - 12" W.C.
with a minimum of 11" W.C.
Maximum 14" W.C. (0.5 PSI) for Natural or
Propane.
•VBB2 - Ceramic-Radiant Broiler over CeramicRadiant Broiler
•VBI2 - Ceramic-Radiant Broiler over Infrared
Broiler
•VIB2 - Infrared Broiler over Ceramic-Radiant
Broiler
INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE
For detailed installation, operation and cleaning
instructions, refer to F38215 V-Series Heavy Duty
range (HDR) Broilers Operations Manual sent with
each unit. The manual is also available online at
www.vulcanequipment.com.
LUBRICATION
Anderson and Forrester (or comparable) valve grease
for burner valve stems. Apply light coat to valve stems.
Valve grease must be insoluble in propane and natural
gas.
TOOLS
Standard
•Standard set of hand tools.
•Manometer.
•Gas leak detection equipment.
•Pipe thread sealant. Any sealant used must be
resistant to the reaction of propane gases.
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Special
•Pipe tee for checking gas manifold pressure after
the regulator when a pressure tap is not available
in the gas manifold (purchase parts locally).
Assemble the parts and retain for future use on
gas equipment:
•Pipe tee sized for the gas line inlet
connection and pipe fittings (pipe nipples,
reducers etc.) for the connection as
required.
•Hose barb to install in the tee for connecting
manometer hose.
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REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF PARTS
MANIFOLD COVER
1.Remove screws that secure manifold cover and
remove the cover from broiler.
2.Reverse procedure to install.
Fig. 1
CONTROL VALVE COVER
Shut off the gas before servicing the
unit.
3.Remove screws securing the control valve cover
[1] to broiler.
Fig. 3
4.Reverse procedure to install.
All gas joints disturbed during
servicing must be checked for leaks. Check with a
soap and water solution (bubbles). Do not use an open
flame.
1.Remove MANIFOLD COVER.
NOTE: When servicing the upper broiler on a double
deck unit, the manifold cover on the lower broiler must
also be removed.
2.Loosen set screw and remove knob from control
valve.
CONTROL VALVE
Shut off the gas before servicing the
unit.
All gas joints disturbed during
servicing must be checked for leaks. Check with a
soap and water solution (bubbles). Do not use an open
flame.
Accessing Control Valve
•Upper Broiler (double stack or single unit over
range) - The side panel must be removed as
outlined in the procedure. The rear of panel is
secured to the broiler frame with screws. The
bottom lip of the panel and the top lip of the panel
at the both corners are an interference fit.
•Lower Broiler (double stack or finishing oven on
top) - The side panel can only be pulled away
from broiler at the bottom of panel. The rear of
panel is secured to broiler frame with screws. The
bottom lip of the panel at the front and rear are
an interference fit. The top lip of the panel is
secured to the broiler frame with screws.
Fig. 2
NOTE: When servicing the upper broiler on a double
deck unit, the manifold cover on the lower broiler must
also be removed.
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1.Remove MANIFOLD COVER.
2.Remove CONTROL VALVE COVER.
3.Remove side panel (left or right):
A.Loosen several screws securing brace [1]
Fig. 4 to broiler frame near the side panel to
remove. The upper front right of the broiler
is shown in Fig. 4.
Fig. 6
D.Remove side panel from broiler.
Fig. 4
B.At rear of broiler, loosen screws securing
the flue back panel [1] Fig. 5 to broiler frame
then lift panel off broiler.
NOTE: The mounting holes in the flue back panel Fig.
5 are keyed to allow for easy panel removal without
having to remove all the screws that are also securing
the back panel Fig. 6 to broiler frame.
4.Disconnect compression nut [1] Fig. 7 above the
control valve for the burner gas supply.
5.Disconnect flexible tubing compression nut [2]
Fig. 7 from the pilot valve adjustment fitting.
6.Separate union fitting [3] Fig. 7 at the bottom of
control valve to remove the valve.
Fig. 5
C.For the side panel being removed, remove
screws at the rear that are securing the back
panel [1] Fig. 6 and side panel to broiler
frame. Arrows shown in Fig. 6 are pointing
to the rear screw locations for right side
panel removal.
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7.Note locations then remove pipe fittings from
sealant that is suitable for use with propane gases.
8.Install pipe fittings on replacement valve.
Fig. 7
control valve.
Clean pipe threads and apply thread
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9.Reverse procedure to install replacement valve.
10. Check for proper operation.
PILOT TUBE (CERAMIC-RADIANT
BURNER)
Shut off the gas before servicing the
unit.
All gas joints disturbed during
servicing must be checked for leaks. Check with a
soap and water solution (bubbles). Do not use an open
flame.
1.Remove MANIFOLD COVER.
2.Remove screws securing pilot tube mounting
bracket to broiler.
5.Reverse procedure to install and check for proper
operation.
PILOT (INFRARED BURNER)
Shut off the gas before servicing the
unit.
All gas joints disturbed during
servicing must be checked for leaks. Check with a
soap and water solution (bubbles). Do not use an open
flame.
1.Remove
2.Disconnect compression fitting [1] Fig. 10 for pilot
gas tubing.
3.Remove screw [2] Fig. 10 and lock washer nut [3]
Fig. 11 securing pilot to mounting bracket.
MANIFOLD COVER.
Fig. 8
3.Pull the pilot tube assembly Fig. 9 away from
broiler. There are 3 pilot tubes on each assembly.
4.Disconnect compression nut Fig. 9 from the pilot
tube fitting and remove the tube.
Fig. 9
When disconnecting compression nut
from the pilot tube fitting, support the fitting to prevent
damage to pilot tubing.
Fig. 10
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Fig. 11
4.Reverse procedure to install and check for proper
operation.
CERAMIC-RADIANT BURNER
Shut off the gas before servicing the
unit.
1.Remove
2.Remove CONTROL VALVE COVER next to rack
lift assembly handle.
3.Adjust rack assembly to the lowest position to
access the burners.
Use care when handling.
4.Lift ceramic bricks [1] Fig. 12 off the support rails
[2] Fig. 12 for each burner [3] Fig. 12. There are
6 ceramic bricks for each of the 3 burners (18
bricks total).
MANIFOLD COVER.
Ceramic bricks can easily be damaged.
Fig. 12
5.Remove screws securing pilot tube mounting
brackets [1]
13. Position pilot tube assemblies out of the way
to the sides.
6.Remove screws securing manifold bracket [1]
Fig. 14 to burner support [2] Fig. 14. Allow
bracket to drop down out of the way.
Fig. 13 to burner support [2] Fig.
Fig. 13
7.Loosen screws [1] Fig. 15 (qty 6) by several turns
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Fig. 14
that secure the burner support [2] and brace [3]
Fig. 15 to broiler frame.
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NOTE: Leave the burner support screws installed.
The burner support is necessary to hold the burners
in place during removal procedure.
Fig. 15
8.Remove screws [1] Fig. 16 (qty 6) securing
burner support [2] Fig. 16 to broiler frame.
11. Adjust rack assembly to the middle position.
12. Remove cotter pin from all three burners.
Fig. 18
Fig. 16
9.Reach underneath burner support to access the
support rails [1] Fig. 17 (qty 6) that hold the
ceramic bricks in place. Remove screws (qty 2)
Fig. 17 securing each support rail to the rear of
burner support. Top view shown in Fig. 17.
Fig. 17
Fig. 19
13. Grasp the bottom of burner support in between
the burners and pull out on the burner support to
disengage burners. The front of burners will drop
down onto the 2 x 4's. Ensure the burner air
shutters are not catching in the burner support
opening to prevent removal.
10. Provide support for burners from inside the
cooking area by stacking two 2 x 4's
approximately 24" long onto the broiler grid.
Position 2 x 4's underneath the burners near the
front.
Fig. 20
14. Lift the burner being replaced off the rear pin and
pull toward the front to remove from broiler.
15. Remove burner support rails [1] Fig. 21 from
each side of burner [2] Fig. 21 being replaced.
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6.Check for proper operation.
GAS PRESSURE REGULATOR
Shut off the gas before servicing the
unit.
All gas joints disturbed during
servicing must be checked for leaks. Check with a
soap and water solution (bubbles). Do not use an open
flame.
Clean pipe threads and apply thread
sealant that is suitable for use with propane gases.
NOTE: Gas pressure regulator should be installed as
close to the broiler inlet gas connection as possible.
Fig. 21
16. Install burner support rails on replacement
burner.
17. Reverse procedure to install.
18. Perform CERAMIC-RADIANT BURNER AIR
SHUTTER ADJUSTMENT.
INFRARED BURNER
Shut off the gas before servicing the
unit.
1.Remove
2.Adjust rack assembly to the lowest position.
3.From inside the broiler cooking area, remove
wire Fig. 22 securing burner to mounting bracket.
MANIFOLD COVER.
1.Thread regulator [1] Fig. 23 onto pipe hand tight
with arrow on regulator pointing in direction of
gas flow to the broiler.
Fig. 23
2.Tighten regulator securely in horizontal position
with the regulator adjustment upward [2] Fig.
23. Regulator adjustment is below the closing
nut.
NOTE: Regulator will not function properly without
adjustment screw pointing upward.
3.Connect main gas supply line to gas pressure
4.Adjust regulator as outlined in REGULATOR
Fig. 22
4.Lift burner up at the rear and slide it away from
gas orifice to remove from broiler.
5.Reverse procedure to install replacement burner.
NOTE: When installing, secure the burner with wire.
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NOTE: Springs should be replaced in pairs for proper
operation of the rack lift assembly.
1.Raise the rack lift assembly to its highest position
regulator inlet.
ADJUSTMENT.
RACK SPRINGS
on stop bracket to relieve spring tension.
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2.Loosen spring tension adjusting nuts to remove
any remaining tension on springs.
Fig. 24
3.Remove springs from the lifting arm mechanism
and eye bolt.
4.Reverse procedure to install.
5.Perform RACK SPRING TENSION
ADJUSTMENT.
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SERVICE PROCEDURES AND ADJUSTMENTS
PILOT FLAME HEIGHT
1.Locate the pilot adjustment screws below the
burner control knobs (one on each side) on the
front of broiler. It is not necessary to remove the
control valve cover as the adjustment access
holes are provided in the panel.
Fig. 25
2.Locate the pilots at the top of the broiler heating
area.
To correct this condition, loosen the shutter screw Fig.
26 and rotate the air shutter Fig. 27 open until the
flame begins to lift from the burner, then close the
shutter slightly and tighten the shutter screw. A proper
flame should be blue in color, well-defined and seated
on the burner port. A white-blue flame is a result of
excessive primary air.
NOTE: The factory default air shutter positions are
half open natural; full open propane.
Fig. 26
3.Monitor the pilots flame and burner lighting. Pilot
is in adjustment when it will stay on continually
and lights the burners without delayed ignition.
Approximate pilot flame height:
A.Ceramic-Radiant Burner - 1/2" bubble
extending from the end of pilot tube.
B.Infrared Burner - 3/4" from each side of the
pilot tee.
4.If adjustment is necessary, rotate the screw
clockwise to decrease and counterclockwise to
increase flame height.
CERAMIC-RADIANT BURNER AIR
SHUTTER ADJUSTMENT
The efficiency of the burner depends on a delicate
balance between the air supply and volume of gas.
Whenever this balance is disturbed, poor operating
characteristics and excessive gas consumption may
occur. An air shutter on the front of the burner controls
the gas mixer balance. A yellow streaming flame on
the burner is an indication of insufficient primary air.
Fig. 27
REGULATOR ADJUSTMENT
Shut off the gas before servicing the
unit.
NOTE: Regulators come preset, but should be
checked anytime one is installed. Before adjusting
regulator, check incoming gas line pressure. Incoming
pressure must be 7-14" W.C. for natural gas and
11-14" W.C. for propane gas. If incoming pressure is
not correct, have the gas source checked and
adjusted as necessary. Make sure the regulator is
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mounted in the horizontal position with the arrow
pointing in the direction of gas flow. See GAS
PRESSURE REGULATOR under REMOVAL AND
REPLACEMENT OF PARTS.
See data plate for manifold pressure setting
information. Clean vent cap [1] Fig. 28 before
adjusting.
Fig. 29
B.Insert a flat edge screwdriver through the
top of the regulator. While watching the
manometer, turn the adjusting screw
clockwise to increase pressure and
counterclockwise to decrease pressure until
the proper gas pressure is achieved.
Fig. 28
1.Connect manometer to measure gas manifold
pressure.
A.Install a tee with hose barb connection on
the outlet side of the regulator. See
TOOLS. Connect the opposite end of tee to
the incoming gas supply for the machine.
2.Turn gas supply on and light all pilots on the
machine.
3.Open all valves to the full on position to light
burners and check manometer reading. The
reading should be 6" W.C. for natural gas and 10"
W.C. for propane gas. Tolerance is ±0.3" W.C.
4.If manifold pressure is not correct, adjust the
regulator as follows.
A.Remove the regulator closing nut [1] Fig.
29.
C.Install the regulator closing nut.
D.Turn gas supply off.
E.Remove manometer and tee from gas line.
Clean pipe threads and apply thread
sealant that is suitable for use with propane gases.
F.Apply thread sealant to gas line pipe threads
and re-install regulator.
INFRARED BURNER ADJUSTMENT
The only adjustment for the Infrared burner is the gas
manifold pressure. Verify the pressure is set correctly
as outlined under REGULATOR ADJUSTMENT.
INFRARED BURNER FLAME
APPEARANCE
When the Infrared burner first lights you should see a
small rolling blue flame, which will clear up after the
burner warms. Once warm, a low profile orange flame
is the best description of the Infrared burner flame. In
some cases, if the burner is operating correctly, you
may not be able to see the actual flame. Instead you
will see the glow of the ceramic bricks in the burner.
GAS ORIFICE CHECK
If burner operation seems poor and other systems
have been checked, remove MANIFOLD COVER to
access the gas and air inlet for the Ceramic-Radiant
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burner Fig. 30 or Infrared burner Fig. 31. Inspect the
following:
•Gas orifice alignment - orifice should be centered
in the venturi opening and perpendicular to the
burner.
•Check gas orifice for blockage or damage. If dirty,
clean with air or water only.
•Verify gas orifice is correct for the altitude.
Ceramic-Radiant Burner Orifice
the valve is being closed. When inspecting valve,
always apply a light amount of valve grease at the
base of the valve stem. See LUBRICATION. If valve
grease does not improve rotation of the valve, or
damage is found, replace the CONTROL VALVE as
outlined under REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF
PARTS.
RACK SPRING TENSION
ADJUSTMENT
1.Raise the rack lift assembly to its highest position
on stop bracket to relieve spring tension.
2.Access spring tension adjusting nuts from the
front of broiler.
Fig. 30
Infrared Burner Orifice
Fig. 31
CONTROL VALVE
Shut off the gas before servicing the
unit.
Inspect the control valve for smooth rotation,
noticeable wear and any possible damage. The
burner flame should increase smoothly as the valve is
opened (highest setting) and decrease smoothly as
Fig. 32
3.Tighten nut [1] to adjust rack spring tension.
Adjust both springs equally so there is
approximately 5/8" of thread above the nut.
Spring tension is properly adjusted when the rack
assembly can be comfortably raised and lowered
by the operator using one hand.
Fig. 33
4.If additional rack spring tension is required,
tighten each nut an additional 2-3 turns and recheck.
5.Check for proper operation.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
GENERAL (ALL MODELS)
GENERAL
SYMPTOMPOSSIBLE CAUSE
1.Incorrect gas type.
Pilot does not remain lit.
Slow to heat or not hot enough.
Broiler temperature too hot.
SYMPTOMPOSSIBLE CAUSE
2.Incorrect gas pressure.
3.Pilot burner not adjusted properly.
4.Pilot burner blocked or Incorrect pilot orifice.
1.Incorrect gas type.
2.Low gas pressure.
3.Regulator adjustment or malfunction.
4.Control valve malfunction.
1.Incorrect gas type.
2.Regulator adjustment or malfunction due to high gas
pressure.
V-SERIES HEAVY DUTY BROILERS, DOUBLE DECK AND RANGE MATCH MODELS - TROUBLESHOOTING
INFRARED BURNER
NOTE: Grease laden air is detrimental to the life of the Infrared burner. If a technician sees a broiler with Infrared
burner mounted in a location close to a fryer or charbroiler, please recommend to the customer to move the broiler
away from the grease laden air source to prolong the life of the Infrared burner.
INFRARED BURNER
SYMPTOMPOSSIBLE CAUSE
1.Orifice incorrect size or dirty.
2.Incorrect gas pressure.
3.Incorrect gas type.
Flame not orange.
Burner not lighting properly or incorrect burner flame
appearance due to clogged ports.
Tiles falling out of the burner.
4.Orifice not aligned properly in venturi.
5.Appliance not venting properly.
6.Clogged burner ports.
7.Burner malfunction.
1.Broiler with Infrared burner is located too close to a
fryer or charbroiler and the grease laden air is
causing burner ports to clog. If burner ports are
found to be clogged, install a replacement burner.
See NOTE at top of page.
1.Burner ports are clogged from the broiler operating
too close to a fryer or charbroiler that is creating
grease laden air. Clogged burner ports create poor
burner performance and cause the burner housing
to overheat and warp allowing the tiles to fall out of
burner. If tiles are missing, install a replacement
burner. See NOTE at top of page.
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