Vulcan-Hart GCT60, GCT48, GCT12, GCT36, GCT24 User Manual

INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL

VULCAN ENDURANCE Series

Gas Hot Plates

MODELS:

GCT12 GCT24
GCT36 GCT48
GCT60 GCT72

www.vulcanhart.com

ITW Food Equipment Group, LLC
10405 Westlake Drive
Charlotte, NC 28273

RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE

FORM F38202 Rev. A (07-08)

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 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.

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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INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND CARE OF

VULCAN ENDURANCE SERIES GAS HOT PLATES

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE

GENERAL

Vulcan hot plates are produced with quality workmanship and material. These hot plates are designed
with efficiency in cooking performance, sanitation, and ease of cleaning in mind. Proper installation,
usage and maintenance of your hot plate will result in many years of satisfactory performance.

The manufacturer suggests that you thoroughly read this entire manual and carefully follow all of the
instructions provided.

OPTIONAL FIELD INSTALLABLE ACCESSORIES

DESCRIPTION

Flex Hose and Quick
Disconnect

ACCESSORIES

- ¾” (18.75 mm) flex hose / disconnect, 4’ (1219 mm long).

- 1" (25 mm) flex hose / disconnect, 4' (1219 mm) long.

INSTALLATION

UNPACKING

This hot plate 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 hot plate is found to be damaged, save the packaging material and
contact the carrier within 15 days of delivery.

If burner has been shipped using any package strapping devices, remove these before installing the hot
plate.

Before installing, check the type of gas supply (natural or propane) to make sure they agree with the
specifications on the rating plate located on the side of the hot plate. If the supply and equipment
requirements do not agree, do not proceed with the installation. Contact your dealer immediately.

LOCATION

The equipment area must be kept free and clear of combustible substances.
Installation clearances: COMBUSTIBLE NON-COMBUSTIBLE

CONSTRUCTION
Back: 6" (152 mm) 0"
Right Side: 10" (254 mm) 0"
Left Side: 10" (254 mm) 0"

The installation location must allow adequate clearances for servicing and proper operation. A minimum
front clearance of 24" (610 mm) is required.

CONSTRUCTION

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The hot plate(s) must be installed so that the flow of combustion and ventilation air will not be
obstructed. Adequate clearance for air openings into the hot plate(s) must be provided. Make sure
there is an adequate supply of air in the room to allow for combustion of the gas at the burners.

INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS

Your Vulcan hot plate must be installed in accordance with:

In the United States of America:

1. State and local codes.

2. National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI-Z223.1/NFPA #5 4 (latest edition). This shall include but
not be limited to: NFPA #54 Section 10.3.5.2 for Venting. Copies may be obtained
from The American Gas Association Acc redited Standards Committee Z223, @ 400 N.
Capital St. NW, Washington, DC 20001 or the Secretary Standards Council, NFPA, 1
Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02169-7471.

NOTE: In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
All gas appliances vented through a ventilation hood or exhaust system equipped with

a damper or with a power means of exhaust shall comply with 248 CMR.

3. NFPA Standard # 96 Vapor Removal from Cooking Equipment, latest edition, available
from the National Fire Protection Associa tion, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.

In Canada:

1. Local codes.

2. CAN/CSA-B149.1 Natural Gas Installation (latest edition)

3. CAN/CSA-B149.2 Propane Installation Code (latest edition), available from the
Canadian Gas Association, 178 Rexdale Blvd. , Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3

The above are available from the Canadian Standard Association, 5060 Spectrum Way, Suite 100,
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W 5N6.

CASTER EQUIPPED HOT PLATES

Hot plates mounted on casters must use a flexible connector (not supplied by Vulcan) that complies
with the Standard for Connectors for Movable Gas Appliances, ANSI Z21.69•CSA 6.16 and a quick­disconnect device that complies with the Standard for Quick-Disconnect Devices for Use With Gas
Fuel, ANSI Z21.41•CSA 6.9. In addition, adequate means must be provided to limit movement of the
appliance without depending on the connector and the quick-disconnect device or its associated piping
to limit appliance movement. Attach the restraining device at the rear of the hot plate.

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 hot plate to its installation position.

If the hot plate is installed on casters and is moved for any reason, it is recommended that the hot plate
be re-leveled front to back and side to side.

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LEVELING

To level the hot plate, place a carpenter's level on the hot plate and check leveling of the unit side to
side and front to rear. Achieve leveling by turning each foot section of the unit's leg as needed. Turning
the foot in a counter clockwise direction will increase height and clockwise will decrease.

GAS PRESSURE REGULATOR

A preset gas pressure regulator and street elbow is shipped with the hot plate. This regulator must be
installed by an authorized service person before the unit is placed into operation. See full unit data plate
located on the side of the hot plate, for pressure regulator setting information. If a manometer is being
used, utilizing one of the available pressure taps in the manifold, the manifold pressure with one burner
on should be ± 0.3" W.C. of the value indicated on the rating plate.

1. Locate the gas connection pipe protruding through the back of the unit.

2. Cover the pipe threads with pipe joint compound resistant to propane gases.

3. Screw the regulator onto the pipe hand tight with flow direction arrow pointing towards the back of
the unit and the regulator adjustment in the up right position.

4. With a pipe wrench, tighten the regulator securely in the upright position. (The regulator is preset
and should not require any additional adjustments.) The pressure regulator must be mounted
horizontally to ensure the proper preset outlet pressure. If mounted in any other direction, the outlet
pressure must be rechecked and possibly reset. A leak limiter is supplied with every regulator to
allow excess gas pressure to escape. Do not obstruct the limiter or the gas regulator, as obstruction
may cause the regulator to malfunction.

GAS CONNECTIONS

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

of propane gases.

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.

TESTING THE GAS SUPPLY SYSTEM

When test pressures exceed ½ psig (3.45 kPa), the hot plate and its individual shutoff valve must be
disconnected from the gas supply piping system.

When test pressures are ½ psig (3.45 kPa) or less, the hot plate 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 located on the rear of the hot plate. Proper

venting of flue gas is vital to the safe and efficient operation of the hot plate. Problems arising from the
intentional obstruction of the flue will result in voiding of warranty. It is recommended that the flue

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