Vulcan-Hart ICM24 ML-52470, ICM36 ML-52471, 52478, 52476 User Manual

INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL

GAS INFRARED CHEESEMELTER

MODEL

ICM24 ML-52470, 52476
ICM36 ML-52471, 52477
ICM48 ML-52472, 52478
ICM60 ML-52473, 52479
ICM72 ML-52474, 52480

©ITW Food Equipment Group, LLC
3600 North Point Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21222

RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE

FORM F-30908 (2-14)

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.

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.

Improper installation,

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Installation, Operation, and Care of

MODELS ICM24, ICM36, ICM48, ICM60 & ICM72

GAS INFRARED CHEESE MELTERS

KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE

GENERAL

Vulcan Gas Infrared Cheese Melters use efficient gas heat and are available in 24, 36,
48, 60, or 72 inch widths. Each model has one or two burners; each burner has its own
pilot light and control knob.

GAS RATINGS

Model ICM24 ICM36 ICM48 ICM60 ICM72

BTU Rating

20,000 BTU/hr 35,000 BTU/hr 40,000 BTU/hr 55,000 BTU/hr 70,000 BTU/hr

INSTALLATION

UNPACKING

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

Before installing, verify that the gas (natural or propane) agrees with the specifications on the rating
plate located on the front.

LOCATION

The area around the appliance must be kept free and clear from combustibles. The area in front of and
above the Cheese Melter must be clear to avoid any obstruction to the flow of combustion and
ventilation air. Means must be provided for adequate air supply and adequate clearance for air
openings into the combustion chamber.

Adequate clearance must be provided in front and at the sides of the appliance for servicing and proper
operation.

The Cheese Melter can be installed in combustible or noncombustible locations. Clearance from
combustible construction must be a minimum of 6 inches from the sides and 0 inches from the back.
There are no minimum clearances from noncombustible construction.

The Cheese Melter can be installed on a noncombustible counter, with or without 4" legs, or mounted
on a combustible or noncombustible wall: Leg kits and wall mounting brackets are available from your
Vulcan-Authorized Service Office for your model Cheese Melter. If installing the Cheese Melter on a
combustible counter, the 4" legs are required.

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ASSEMBLY — Legs (optional)

If using legs, four legs are required on 24, 36, and 48" models; six legs are required on 60 and 72"
models. Assemble legs to the bottom of the unit through threaded holes in the four corners of the unit;
on 60 and 72" models, the extra two legs mount at the middle of the front and back rails.

ASSEMBLY — Wall Mounting Brackets (optional)

If mounting the Cheese Melter on a wall: Attach the wall mounting bracket(s) to the wall with suitable
fasteners (not supplied with the kit); hang the Cheese Melter from its angle iron rail on the wall
mounting bracket(s) (Fig. 1).

Angle Iron on Rear of
Cheese Melter Frame

Wall Mounting Brackets

Fig. 1

INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS

The Cheesemelter 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 #54 (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 Accredited 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 Association, 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

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GAS CONNECTION

Gas supply connections and any pipe joint compound must be

resistant to the action of propane gases.

Codes require that a manual gas valve be installed in the gas supply line ahead of the appliance. Make sure the
pipes are clean and free of obstructions, dirt, and piping compound. A pressure regulator is supplied loose with
the Cheese Melter for installation in the gas supply line. The Natural gas regulator requires a pressure of 5" Water
Column. The Propane gas regulator requires a pressure of 10" Water Column. The arrow on the rear of the
pressure regulator indicates the direction of gas flow. The regulator (Fig. 2) must be installed so the arrow points
down. If it is installed so the arrow is not pointing down, the pressure must be reset. Connect the Cheese Melter

to the gas supply with a
tap is located on the manifold for checking the gas pressure. Natural or Propane gas conversion and orifice
changes for various altitudes can be performed by Vulcan-authorized servicers.

Use soap and water solution. Do not use an open flame.

TESTING THE GAS SUPPLY PIPING

When test pressures exceed ½ psig (3.45 kPa) the Cheese Melter and its individual shut-off valve must be
disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of the system. When test pressures
are 1/2 psig (3.45 kPa) or less, the Cheese Melter must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing
its individual shut-off valve during any pressure testing of the system.

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/4" iron pipe or larger. If a flexible connector is used, it must be 3/4" I.D. A 1/8" pressure

Prior to lighting, check all joints in the gas supply line for leaks.

EXHAUST FAN

A mechanical exhaust hood must be installed above the appliance; the exhaust blower must have a capacity of
200 CFM per square foot of broiler area, check local code for specific requirements.

Model

Minimum Exhaust Fan Rating

ICM24

388 CFM 604 CFM 821 CFM 1038 CFM 1255 CFM

ICM36

ICM48

ICM60

ICM72

LIGHTING THE GAS PILOT TUBE(S)

Before lighting the Cheese Melter, make sure that all burners are turned off. Wait 5 minutes. Turn on the manual
gas valve and use a taper to light the gas pilot tube(s). A gas pilot tube is located below each burner (Fig. 3).

Fig. 2 Fig. 3

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