Vulcan-Hart VBP7I, VBP13, VBP15, ML-126358, ML-126355 User Manual 2

INSTALLATION &

OPERATION MANUAL

VBP SERIES FOOD HOLDING AND

TRANSPORT CABINETS

MODELS
VBP4	ML-126352
VBP7	ML-126353
VBP13	ML-126355
VBP15	ML-126356
VBP40	ML-126357
VBP7I	ML-126358
VBP13I	ML-126359
VBP15I	ML-126360
VBP77	ML-126354
VBP77I	ML-126361
VBP8HI	ML-126362
VBP12HI	ML-126363
VBP15HI	ML-126364

VBP7I

In U.S.A.:	In Canada:
VULCAN-HART COMPANY	HOBART FOOD EQUIPMENT GROUP CANADA
P.O. BOX 696	190 RAILSIDE ROAD
LOUISVILLE, KY	NORTH YORK, ONTARIO
40201-0696	M3A 1B1
TEL.: [phone]	TEL.: [phone]

F31081B (399)

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL.............................................................................................................................................	3
INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................................	4
Unpacking .................................................................................................................................	4
Location ....................................................................................................................................	4
Installation Codes and Standards ...........................................................................................	5
Electrical Connections .............................................................................................................	5
Wiring Diagrams .......................................................................................................................	7
OPERATION ......................................................................................................................................	10
Controls ..................................................................................................................................	10
Before First Use .....................................................................................................................	10
Operating Cabinet ..................................................................................................................	11
Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................	12
MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................................	12
Service and Parts Information ...............................................................................................	12

© VULCAN-HART COMPANY, 1998

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Installation, Operation and Care of

MODEL VBP SERIES

FOOD HOLDING AND TRANSPORT CABINETS

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE

GENERAL

Vulcan-Hart Holding and Transport Cabinets 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.

•VBP8HI, VBP12HI, and VBP15HI have an interior convected air system for even air circulation.

•VBP77 and VBP77I have individual controls 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.

VBP commercial and institution series cabinets accommodate a variety of pan sizes by utilizing the universal tray slides.

	Model	Pan Size
		Commercial	Institution
	VBP4, 7, 13, 15,	18x26" (457x660 mm) sheet	18x26" (457x660 mm) sheet
	40, 7I, 13I, 15I	12x20" (305x508 mm) steam table	12x20" (305 x 508 mm) steam table
			1/1 or 2/1 gastronorm pan
	VBP8HI, 12HI,	N/A	18x26" (457x660 mm) sheet
	15HI		12x20" (305x508 mm) steam table
	VBP77, 77I	(7)18x26" (457x660 mm) sheet	(7)18x26" (457x660 mm) sheet
		(7)12x20x21⁄2" (305x508x64 mm) steam table	(14)12x20x21⁄2" (305x508x64 mm) steam table
		Combination of sheet and steam table	Combination of sheet and steam table
			1/1 or 2/1 gastronorm pan

VBP8HI, VBP12HI, VBP15HI have tray slides specifically designed to lock-in the covers of 12x20" (305x508 mm) pans providing reduced spillage during transport cycle.

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INSTALLATION

Before installing, verify that the electrical service agrees with the specifications on the rating plate located on the lower left corner. If the supply and equipment requirements do not agree, do not proceed with the installation. Contact your dealer or Hobart Food Equipment Group Canada immediately.

UNPACKING

This cabinet 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 to the cabinet. If the cabinet is found to be damaged, save the packaging material and contact the carrier within 7 days of delivery.

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

1.Remove banding material holding the carton to the pallet.

2.Remove cardboard carton and plastic bag covering cabinet.

3.Carefully lift cabinet off carton bottom and place it on the floor, or table if it is a counter top cabinet.

4.Open cabinet door and remove box containing adjustable tray slides.

•If the cabinet is a VBP4, VBP7, VBP77, or VBP77I the box will also contain tray slide upright side supports.

5.Remove cardboard element cover protector from cabinet bottom.

6.Remove adjustable tray slides from box.

7.If the cabinet is a VBP4, VBP7, VBP77, or VBP77I 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.

8.Install tray slides in the cabinet.

9.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.

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

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