Vulcan VPX5 Installation Manual

OPERATION MANUAL

VPX SERIES STEAMERS

MODELS

VPX3 ML- 126586 VPX5 ML- 126588

INSTALLATION &

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Model VPX3

P.O. BOX 696, LOUISVILLE, KY 40201-0696

TEL. (502) 778-2791

FORM 31136 Rev. A (08-04)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Installation Codes and Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Service Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Water Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Vent Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Before First Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Testing Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Operating the Steamer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Steam Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Acceptable Pan Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Cooking Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Service and Parts Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND CARE OF

MODEL VPX SERIES STEAMERS

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE

GENERAL

The Vulcan-Hart steamer cooks vegetables, frankfurters, eggs, chicken, sausage, fish, corned beef, and many other meats and food items. These steamers are produced with quality materials and workmanship.

The VPX3 Steamer is rated at 9.0 kW and the VPX5 Steamer is rated at 15.0 kW.

Proper installation, usage and maintenance of your steamer will result in many years of satisfactory performance.

Thoroughly read this entire manual and carefully follow all of the instructions provided.

INSTALLATION

Before installing, verify that the electrical service agrees with the specifications on the machine data plate located on the left side panel. If the supply and equipment requirements do not agree, do not proceed with the installation. Contact your dealer or Vulcan-Hart immediately.

UNPACKING

This steamer 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 steamer is found to be damaged, save the packaging material and contact the carrier within 15 days of delivery. Carefully unpack the steamer and place in a work-accessible area as near to its final installed position as possible.

LOCATION

The installation location must allow adequate clearances for servicing and proper operation. Minimum clearances for proper air circulation is 2" (5.1 cm) on the sides and 6" (15.2 cm) on the back.

ASSEMBLY

This steamer comes with four 4 steamer on its left side, being careful to avoid scratching the finish. Place one flat washer on the bolt side of each leg. Thread the four legs into the provided mounting holes. Do not mount steamer directly to a counter top unless the support legs are in place.

/2" (11.4 cm) support legs and four large flat washers. Place the

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INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS

The steamer 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 Electric Code, CSA C22.2 (latest edition). Copies may be obtained from The Canadian Standard Association, 5060 Spectrum Way, Suite 100, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W 5N6.

LEVELING

The steamer must be level for proper operation. Place a carpenter's level on top of the steamer. Level the steamer front to back and side to side by turning the adjustable feet.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

WARNING: ELECTRICAL AND GROUNDING CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY WITH THE

APPLICABLE PORTIONS OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND/OR OTHER LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES.

When making electrical connections, use copper wire suitable for at least 200°F (90°C). The steamer must be grounded. The wiring diagram is located on the inside of the right panel.

Steamers wired for 1 phase can be changed to 3 phase or vice versa by relocating the jumper wires on the terminal block as shown on the wiring diagram.

ELECTRICAL DATA

Model Volts KW Amp @ 1 PH Amp @ 3 PH

208

VPX3 240

480

208

VPX5 240

480

6 28.9 NA 9 43.3 25 625 NA 9 37.5 21.7 6 12.5 NA

9 18.8 10.9 10 48.1 NA 15 72.2 41.7 10 41.7 NA 15 62.5 36.1 10 20.9 NA 15 31.3 18.1

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