Vulcan-Hart VBS15, VHP7, VB90, VHP8, VB200 User Manual

V SERIES FOOD HOLDING AND
TRANSPORTATION CABINETS
AND BANQUET CARTS

MODELS

INSTALLATION &

OPERATION MANUAL

VHP3 ML-126343
VHP7 ML-126344
VHP8 ML-126345
VHP15 ML-126346
VHP20 ML-126347
VBP5IML-138030
VBP7IML-126358
VBP13IML-126359
VBP15IML-126360
VBP77IML-126361

For additional information on Vulcan-Hart or to locate an authorized parts

and service provider in your area, visit our website at www.vulcanhart.com

VBS7 ML-138032
VBS15 ML-138033
VHDP5 ML-138035
VDW3 ML-138036
VB90 ML-126548
VB96 ML-126550
VB150 ML-126552
VB200 ML-138034

VULCAN-HART
DIVISION OF ITW FOOD EQUIPMENT GROUP, LLC

WWW.VULCANHART.COM

3600 NORTH POINT BLVD.

BALTIMORE, MD 21222

(9-07)

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IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY

THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO
INSTALL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, WHO SHOULD PERFORM THE INITIAL
FIELD START-UP AND ADJUSTMENTS OF THE EQUIPMENT COVERED BY THIS
MANUAL.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPORS OR LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY
OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.

WARNING

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

V SERIES FOOD HOLDING AND TRANSPORTATION

CABINETS AND BANQUET CARTS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR

FUTURE USE

Vulcan-Hart Holding and Transport Cabinets
and Banquet Carts are produced with quality
workmanship and material. Proper
installation, usage, and maintenance of your
cabinet 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.

The VBP series Holding and Transport
Cabinets provide an efficient means of
transporting and holding bulk prepared foods
at proper serving temperatures.

POWER

INDICATOR

LIGHT

170

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180

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190

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NSF

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220

°C
°F

THERMOMETER

POWER/HEAT

FULL RANGE

THERMOSTAT

3

2

1

HEAT

INDICATOR

LIGHT

5

6

4

7

8

9
10

OFF

Fig. 1

Model VBP77I cabinets have individual
controls (Fig. 1) for each of the two
compartments. The operator is able to hold
two different products at two different
temperatures in separate sections of the same
cabinet.

All VBP Model, cabinets accommodate either
a third, half, or full size steam table pans of
various depths. The cabinets will also
accommodate the 1/1 or 2/1 gastronorm pan.

Model VHP Holding and Transport Cabinets
provide an efficient means of transporting,
holding, displaying, and serving a variety of
prepared foods at proper serving
temperatures.

All VHP Model, cabinets accommodate either
a third, half, or full size steam table pans of
various depths. The cabinets will also
accommodate the 1/1 gastronorm pan.

Model VB Banquet Carts provide an efficient
and sanitary method of holding and
transporting pre-plated food products in a
banquet facility. The carts are designed to
accommodate covered or uncovered plates.
The covered plates can be used with or without
plate carriers. The uncovered plates require
the use of plate carriers. Each cart is designed
to hold 10 ½″ (27 cm) plates. If larger or
smaller plates are used the capacities increase
or decrease to fit.

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INSTALLATION

Before installing, verify the electrical service
agrees with the specifications on the rating
plate located on the lower rear of the cart. If
the electrical service does not agree with the
rating plate, do not proceed with installation.
Contact your dealer or local Vulcan-Hart
service technician immediately.

Fig. 2

UNPACKING

The APPLIANCE 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 APPLIANCE
is damaged, save packing material and
contact the carrier within 15 days of delivery.
Check the delivery documentation for damage
reporting contacts and time limits.

4. On food holding and transport cabinets,
remove cardboard element cover
protector from cabinet bottom.

Remove adjustable tray slides from box.

Remove the tray slide supports and
install them in the cabinet.

a. Hook the openings in the flat flange of

the support over two vertical carriage
bolts on the interior of the cabinet.

b. Make sure all flanges on the four

supports face the door opening.

Install tray slides in the cabinet.

Make sure the hook on the end of the
tray slide is up.

LOCATION

For efficient cabinet operation, choose a
location that will provide easy loading and
unloading without interfering with the final
assembly of food orders.

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HOLDING AND

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SYSTEM

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Carefully unpack and place in a work­accessible area as near the installation
position as possible.

1. Open the door and carefully remove any
packaging materials and the retaining
straps that hold the wire plate racks
(VB) or tray slides and tray slide upright
side supports (VBP/VHP).

2. Remove all scratch protective film from
the cabinet.

3. On banquet carts, lift the plate racks
into position on the side brackets.

Leave adequate clearance

for ease of loading and unloading.

Fig. 3

The installation location must allow adequate
clearances for servicing and proper operation.

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INSTALLATION CODES AND
STANDARDS

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

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

Electrical and grounding
connections must comply with the
applicable portions ofthe National
Electrical code and/or other local electrical
codes.

The cord and plug supplied, is a suitable
durable cord with molded plug and is provided
with a proper strain relief.

Appliances equipped with
a flexible electric supply cord provided
with a three-prong grounding plug. It is
imperative that this plug be connected
into a properly grounded three-prong
receptacle. If the receptacle is not the
proper grounding type, contact an
electrician. Do Not remove the grounding
prong from this plug.

Refer to wiring diagrams in this manual.

All cabinets are equipped with an 8 ft. (2.4 m)
cord and NEMA 5-15 plug as standard
equipment.

The banquet cart series are factory wired for
either 110/120 volt or 208/240 volt, single
phase operation.

• All 208/240 volt carts are equipped
with an 8 ft. (2.4 m) cord and NEMA

6-15 plug.

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