SERVICE MANUAL
EV Series Electric Ranges
MODELS
EV12
EV24S
EV36S
EV48S
EV48SS
EV60SS
EV72SS
EV36S with Hot Top and French Plates Shown
This Manual is prepared for the use of trained Vulcan Service
Technicians and should not be used by those not properly
qualified.
This manual is not intended to be all encompassing. If you have
not attended a Vulcan Service School for this product, you should
read, in its entirety, the repair procedure you wish to perform to
determine if you have the necessary tools, instruments and skills
required to perform the procedure. Procedures for which you do
not have the necessary tools, instruments and skills should be
performed by a trained Vulcan Service Technician.
The reproduction, transfer, sale or other use of this Manual,
without the express written consent of Vulcan, is prohibited.
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Group LLC ("ITW FEG") without charge and remains the property
of ITW FEG, and by accepting this manual you agree that you will
return it to ITW FEG promptly upon its request for such return at
any time in the future.
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A product of Vulcan-Hart 3600 North Point Blvd Baltimore, MD 21222
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EV Series Electric Ranges
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL .................................................................................................. 3
INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................... 3
INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE .................................................... 3
MODEL CONFIGURATIONS ............................................................................ 3
SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................... 3
TOOLS ................................................................................................. 4
REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF PARTS ............................................................... 6
FRONT CONTROL PANEL ............................................................................. 6
OVEN CONTROL PANEL .............................................................................. 6
KICK PANEL ........................................................................................... 7
RANGE TOPS .......................................................................................... 7
OVEN DOOR ........................................................................................... 8
OVEN HEATING ELEMENTS ........................................................................... 9
TOP ELEMENT .................................................................................... 9
BOTTOM ELEMENT ................................................................................ 9
FRENCH PLATE ...................................................................................... 10
HOT TOP ............................................................................................. 11
GRIDDLE HEATING ELEMENT ....................................................................... 11
OVEN THERMOSTAT ................................................................................. 12
GRIDDLE AND HOT TOP THERMOSTATS ............................................................ 13
3 HEAT SWITCH / INFINITE SWITCH ................................................................. 14
INDICATOR LIGHTS .................................................................................. 14
SERVICE PROCEDURES AND ADJUSTMENTS ........................................................... 16
OVEN THERMOSTAT CALIBRATION ................................................................. 16
GRIDDLE THERMOSTAT CALIBRATION .............................................................. 16
HOT TOP THERMOSTAT CALIBRATION .............................................................. 17
INFINITE SWITCH TEST (208V/240V) ................................................................. 18
3 HEAT SWITCH TEST (480V) ........................................................................ 18
HEATING ELEMENT TEST ............................................................................ 19
ELECTRICAL OPERATION ................................................................................ 21
COMPONENT FUNCTION ............................................................................ 21
COMPONENT LOCATION ............................................................................. 21
STANDARD OVEN SEQUENCE OF OPERATION ..................................................... 22
208/240V ......................................................................................... 22
480V .............................................................................................. 22
WIRING DIAGRAMS ...................................................................................... 23
EV12 RANGE TOP - 208V & 240V ..................................................................... 23
EV12 RANGE TOP - 480V ............................................................................. 24
EV24 RANGE TOPS - 208V & 240V ................................................................... 25
EV24 STANDARD OVEN - 208V & 240V ............................................................... 26
EV36 & EV60 RANGE TOPS - 208V & 240V ........................................................... 27
EV36 & EV60 STANDARD OVEN - 208V & 240V ....................................................... 28
EV24 RANGE TOPS - 480V ........................................................................... 29
EV24 STANDARD OVEN - 480V ....................................................................... 30
EV36 RANGE TOPS - 480V ........................................................................... 31
EV36 STANDARD OVEN - 480V ....................................................................... 32
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................... 33
TROUBLESHOOTING - STANDARD OVEN ........................................................... 33
TROUBLESHOOTING - RANGE TOPS ................................................................ 33
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EV Series Electric Ranges - GENERAL
GENERAL
INTRODUCTION
This manual is for the Vulcan EV Series Electric Restaurant Ranges. Procedures in this manual will apply to all
models unless specified. Pictures and illustrations will be of model EV36S with one French Plate and one 24" Griddle
section 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.
INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
For detailed installation, operation and cleaning instructions, refer to F38251 Installation & Operation manual sent
with each unit. The manual is also available online at www.vulcanequipment.com.
MODEL CONFIGURATIONS
The EV electric ranges come with a standard oven (S) and are available in several different range top configurations
such as: French Plates, Griddles or Hot Tops. A second (S) in the model number indicates an additional range with
a standard oven in the configuration (double oven).
• EV12 - 12" wide range section that provides additional range top heating selections of 2 French Plates or 1
Hot Top.
• EV24S - 24" wide electric range with available range top selections.
• EV36S - 36" wide electric range with available range top selections.
• EV48SS - 48" wide electric range, two combined 24" ranges with available range top selections.
• EV60SS - 60" wide electric range, two combined 24" and 36" ranges with available range top selections.
• EV72SS - 72" wide electric range, two combined 36" ranges with available range top selections.
SPECIFICATIONS
AVAILABLE VOLTAGES - 208 OR 240 VOLT - 1 OR 3-PHASE, 480 VOLT - 3-PHASE
Nominal AMPS Per Line Wire
Model
Configuration
X Y Z X Y Z X Y Z 208V 240V
12" Range
EV12-2FP 9.6 17.0 9.6 8.3 14.0 8.3 4.2 7.2 4.2 19.0 17.0
EV12-1HT --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 24.0 21.0
208V 240V 480V
3-Phase
1-Phase
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AVAILABLE VOLTAGES - 208 OR 240 VOLT - 1 OR 3-PHASE, 480 VOLT - 3-PHASE
Nominal AMPS Per Line Wire
Model
Configuration
X Y Z X Y Z X Y Z 208V 240V
24" Range, Std
Oven
EV24S-4FP 37.5 37.5 33.3 32.5 32.5 28.9 16.3 16.3 14.4 62.5 54.2
EV24S-2HT 41.6 41.6 41.6 36.1 36.1 36.1 18.1 18.1 18.1 72.1 62.5
36" Range, Std
Oven
EV36S-6FP 37.5 50.0 54.1 32.5 43.3 46.9 16.3 21.7 23.5 81.7 70.8
EV36S-3HT 41.6 62.5 62.5 36.1 54.1 54.1 18.1 27.1 27.1 96.2 83.3
EV36S-2HT2FP 37.5 58.3 62.5 32.5 50.5 54.1 16.3 25.3 27.1 91.4 79.2
EV36S-1HT4FP 37.5 54.1 58.3 32.5 46.9 50.5 16.3 23.5 25.3 86.5 75.0
EV36S-2FP24G 35.0 45.0 51.6 30.3 39.0 44.7 15.2 19.5 22.4 76.0 65.8
EV36S-1HT24G 35.0 49.1 55.8 30.3 42.6 48.4 15.2 21.3 24.2 80.8 70.0
EV36S-4FP12G 35.0 47.5 54.1 30.3 41.1 46.9 15.2 20.6 23.3 78.8 68.3
EV36S-2HT12G 35.0 55.8 62.5 30.3 48.4 54.1 15.2 24.2 27.1 88.5 76.7
EV36S-36G 35.0 42.5 49.1 30.3 36.8 42.6 15.2 18.4 21.3 73.1 63.3
NOTE:
208V 240V 480V
3-Phase
1-Phase
1. FP = French Plate (2 per 12" section); HT = Hot Top (1 per 12" section); G = Griddle (12", 24" or 36" wide); and
S = Standard oven. Additional information on the wiring configurations, kilowatts and amperage values can be found
under WIRING DIAGRAMS.
2. Ranges are factory wired for 3-phase service but are field convertible to 1-phase. Refer to the wiring diagrams
in this manual or schematic decals attached to the range for the necessary wiring changes.
3. All ranges over 36" wide will have two separate electrical connections.
TOOLS
Standard
• Standard set of hand tools.
• VOM with minimum of NFPA-70E CATIII 600V, UL/CSA/TUV listed. Sensitivity of at least 20,000 ohms per
volt and the ability to measure DC micro amps. Meter leads must also be rated at CAT III 600V.
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Special
• Temperature tester (thermocouple type) with surface mount probe.
• Clamp on type amp meter with minimum of NFPA-70E CAT III 600V, UL/CSA/TUV listed.
• Two standard 1/4"- 20 x 1" bolts (allen head recommended). The bolts are used to relieve spring tension on
the door hinge during door removal and installation.
• Loctite® 246™ for door handle screws.
• A non-permanent type sealer (preferably fast drying) such as nail polish or equivalent for sealing thermostat
adjustment screw. If using Loctite® 242™, it begins to set in approximately 10 minutes and fully cures in 24
hours according to manufacturer.
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REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF PARTS
FRONT CONTROL PANEL
Disconnect the
electrical power to the machine and
follow lockout / tagout procedures.
1. Pull out grease tray (1, Fig. 1) on models with
griddle.
2. Remove 4 screws (2, Fig. 1) from control panel.
NOTE: Control panel is hinged and will rotate down.
Fig. 1
3. Reverse procedure to install.
OVEN CONTROL PANEL
Disconnect the
electrical power to the machine and
follow lockout / tagout procedures.
1. Remove plug from the access hole in the oven
control panel.
Fig. 2
2. Remove screw securing oven control panel to
frame.
3. Pull the oven control panel outward at the top and
lift to remove from frame.
4. Note wire locations and disconnect from the
infinite switch (1, Fig. 3) thermostat (2, Fig. 3) and
oven light (3, Fig. 3).
5. Reverse procedure to install.
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Fig. 3
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KICK PANEL
Disconnect the
electrical power to the machine and
follow lockout / tagout procedures.
1. Lift kick panel to disengage from the mounting
bracket upper pin and allow panel to rotate down.
Fig. 4
2. Apply outward pressure on one of the panel
mounting ends to disengage from mounting
bracket lower pin.
3. Reverse procedure to install.
2. Lift backsplash to disengage the support tabs
from mounting slots in frame. Place backsplash
to the side until ready to install.
3. Open FRONT CONTROL PANEL.
4. Remove range top as described below:
Fig. 6
A. French Plate (1, Fig. 6) - Remove screws
securing French Plate (Fig. 7) to frame.
B. Hot Top (2, Fig. 6) - Remove screws
securing bull nose (1, Fig. 8) to frame then
lift bull nose off range.
C. Griddle (3, Fig. 6) - Remove screws
securing bull nose (1, Fig. 8) to frame then
lift bull nose off range.
RANGE TOPS
electrical power to the machine and
follow lockout / tagout procedures.
1. Remove screws (2,
(1,Fig. 5) to frame.
Disconnect the
Fig. 5) securing backsplash
Fig. 5
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
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NOTE: On Hot Tops and griddles, the number of
screws securing bull nose to frame depends on bull
nose length.
5. Lift the range top being removed and position it
to access the electrical connections.
6. Disconnect the electrical connections.
7. Reverse procedure to install.
8. Check range top for proper operation.
OVEN DOOR
Removal
1. Remove OVEN CONTROL PANEL.
NOTE: Removal of the oven control panel is to
provide additional space on the right side of door to
ease door removal and installation.
2. Lower KICK PANEL.
3. Fully open the oven door.
NOTE: Refer to Fig. 9 and the description table below
to identify components.
4. Insert a 1/4"-20 x 1" long bolt (as listed under
TOOLS) into each door hinge slot at the top of
the spring loaded hinge.
Item Description
6 Door Hinge Stop
7 Bar
5. Close door until it's close to the front control
panel. As the door approaches this position, you
should notice a decrease in the spring tension on
the door.
6. Remove door as follows:
A. Hold door at bottom corners then lift the door
up and out to disengage the swivel hinge
and spring-loaded hinge.
B. The notch on swivel hinge must release
from bottom edge of the door hinge stop to
remove door. As needed, lift up on the
swivel hinges using forefinger to aid in
releasing.
C. The spring-loaded hinge must release from
the roller inside the slot on door hinge stop
to remove door.
7. If replacing door or spring-loaded hinge, position
the door face down. Press down on hinge enough
to relieve spring force then remove bolt from door
hinge slot.
Installation
Fig. 9
Item Description
1 Bolt
2 Door
3 Swivel Hinge
4 Spring-Loaded Hinge
5 Bottom Edge of Door Hinge Stop
1. Compress each spring-loaded hinge enough to
insert the bolt into the slot at top of hinge.
2. Hold door at bottom corners while facing the oven
cavity. Place knee on the front of door to help
balance it as necessary during installation.
A. Using index fingers, lift swivel hinges until
they touch the spring-loaded hinges and
hold in place.
B. Tilt the top of door toward the oven so that
the swivel hinge is at a slightly downward
angle to pass between the bar and bottom
edge of door hinge stop.
C. Insert door hinges into the slots making sure
that the spring-loaded hinges go above the
bar to catch on the roller and the swivel
hinges go underneath the bar to catch on
the bottom edge of door hinge slot.
D. Lower the door and position it as necessary
to engage the swivel hinge slots with the
bottom edge of both door hinge slots. Refer
to Fig. 11 below.
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Fig. 12
4. Remove element from brackets.
NOTE: Some brackets may need to be removed if
Fig. 11
turning them will not completely free the element.
3. Fully open door to check operation. If bottom
edge of door rubs the front edge of cavity bottom,
then the swivel hinge is not engaged as
described.
A. To seat the swivel hinge, open door
approximately 30° and pull in the same
direction on the door handle. The hinge
should drop into place.
4. Open door and check operation. If okay, remove
bolts and close door. If not okay, remove door
and repeat installation procedure.
5. Reinstall oven control panel.
6. Raise kick panel.
OVEN HEATING ELEMENTS
Disconnect the
electrical power to the machine and
follow lockout / tagout procedures.
5. If removing element through oven cavity,
disconnect lead wires from heating element
terminals.
6. Remove element from oven cavity.
7. Reverse procedure to install.
NOTE: Do not force element into holding brackets.
8. Check range for proper operation.
Bottom Element
NOTE: The bottom heating element terminals can
only be accessed from the rear of the range.
1. Remove the rear flue panel (1, Fig. 13).
2. Remove element cover (2, Fig. 13).
Top Element
NOTE: If the rear of range is accessible, remove rear
flue panel to access the top heating element terminals
and disconnect lead wires. Otherwise, access is
available through the oven cavity as outlined in
procedure.
1. Remove oven racks.
2. Loosen element mounting brackets (1, Fig. 12).
3. Remove element mounting screws (2, Fig. 12).
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Fig. 13
3. Disconnect lead wires from element terminals (1,
Fig. 14).
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Fig. 14
4. Remove oven racks.
5. Remove oven bottom.
6. Loosen element mounting brackets (1, Fig. 15).
FRENCH PLATE
Disconnect the
electrical power to the machine and
follow lockout / tagout procedures.
1. Remove RANGE TOPS.
2. Remove electrical connections noting their
locations (1, Fig. 16).
7. Remove element mounting screws (2, Fig. 15).
Fig. 15
8. Remove bottom element from mounting brackets
and lift out of the oven cavity.
9. Reverse procedure to install.
NOTE: Work mounting brackets around until element
is secured without force.
Fig. 16
3. Support the French Plate (1, Fig. 17).
A. Remove the nut, spring washer, and locking
bracket (2, 3, 4 Fig. 17).
10. Check range for proper operation.
4. Remove French Plate from range top.
5. Reverse procedure to install.
6. Check range for proper operation.
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Fig. 17
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