Vulcan-Hart ML-114825, VECTS16 User Manual

INSTALLATION &

OPERATION MANUAL

ROUND ELECTRIC TILTING SKILLET
MODEL VECTS16

MODEL

VECTS16 ML-114825

VULCAN-HART COMPANY, P.O. BOX 696, LOUISVILLE, KY 40201-0696, TEL. [phone]

FORM 31035 Rev. A (Feb. 2001) www.vulcanhart.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

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

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

Installation ................................................................................................................................. 4

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

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

Floor Plan ..................................................................................................................................5

OPERATION ......................................................................................................................................... 6

Controls ..................................................................................................................................... 6

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

Using the Tilting Skillet ............................................................................................................. 6

Cleaning..................................................................................................................................... 7

Cooking Guide........................................................................................................................... 8

MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................................................10

Lubrication ............................................................................................................................... 10

Service and Parts Information ................................................................................................ 10

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ........................................................................................................... 11

NOTES ................................................................................................................................................ 12

© VULCAN-HART COMPANY, 1997

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Installation, Operation and Care of

ROUND ELECTRIC TILTING SKILLET

MODEL VECTS16

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE

GENERAL

Your Vulcan Round Tilting Skillet is a versatile piece of equipment. It allows you to stew, simmer, pan
fry, braise, grill, or saute, and all with a very uniform heat pattern. Capacity of Model VECTS16 is
16

gallons (60.6 L).

Vulcan tilting skillets are produced with quality workmanship and material. Proper installation, usage
and maintenance of your tilting skillet will result in many years of satisfactory performance.

It is suggested that you 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 rating plate
located on the right side panel as you face the machine. If the supply and equipment requirements do
not agree, do not proceed with the installation. Contact your dealer or Vulcan-Hart Company
immediately.

UNPACKING

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

Carefully unpack tilting skillet and place in a work-accessible area as near to its final installed position
as possible.

LOCATION

When installed, minimum clearances from combustible and noncombustible construction are 0" at the
sides and 3/4" (1.9 cm) at the rear.

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INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS

The tilting skillet 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 Electrical Code, Part 1, CSA Standard C22.1 (latest edition). Copies may be obtained from
The Canadian Standard Association, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3.

INSTALLATION

1. Install skillet on a high working surface.

2. Correct location of skillet for tilting purposes is approximately 30" (76 cm) from the wall to the front
of the skillet base. Be sure the skillet tilts easily.

3. With bolts provided, secure skillet to properly leveled working surface.

4. Seal skillet to table top with Silastic or other sealing compound.

LEVELING

Place a carpenter's level on top of the skillet. Level the skillet front to back and side to side.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

WARNING: ELECTRICAL AND GROUNDING CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY WITH THE

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

WARNING: DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY AND PLACE A TAG AT THE
DISCONNECT SWITCH TO INDICATE YOU ARE WORKING ON THE CIRCUIT.

The control box for field wire connection is located on the right side as you face the skillet. A knockout
hole is provided for a 1" (2.54 cm) conduit connection on the back of the control box.

1. Remove the control box cover plate. Mount suitable 1" (2.54 cm) conduit fitting in knockout
opening.

2. Connect field wire to the terminal block as indicated on the wiring diagram. The wiring diagram
is located on the inside of the control box cover. Wire must be of the type suitable for 90°C
service.

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