Vulcan-Hart VCS18, VCS36D, VCS36 Installation & Operation Manual

INSTALLATION &

OPERATION MANUAL

VERSATILE CHEF STATION

VULCAN MULTIFUNCTION COOKER

Heavy Duty Units

MODELS:

VCS18
VCS36

VCS36D

www.vulcanequipment.com

www.wolfequipment.com

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

RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE

FORM F47674 Rev. D (6-18)

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IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY

THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO INSTALL
ELECTRICAL AND 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 OF AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE OR IF THE SMELL OF GAS IS DETECTED. THIS
INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE LOCAL UTILITY COMPANY.

IN THE EVENT OF A POWER FAILURE, DO NOT

ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS DEVICE.

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.

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INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND CARE OF VULCAN

MULTIFUNCTION COOKER UNITS

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE

GENERAL

Vulcan Equipment is produced with quality workmanship and material. These units are designed with
efficiency in cooking performance, sanitation and ease of cleaning ability in mind. Proper installation,
usage and maintenance of your equipment 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.

CAUTION

• These appliances are for professional use only, only persons with appropriate and adequate
training should use them.

• Cooking appliances reach high temperatures. USE CARE AT ALL TIMES as burns may occur if
handling utensils or components without adequate protection. Especially when handling the
drain plug and drain pipe as they are in direct contact with the hot fluids and will get equally hot.

• Do not manually pour water into an empty tank when unit is hot. Water should only ever be
introduced to the tank using the built in controls of the unit.

• Do not install unit next to open flames as grease laden vapors produced during cooking
operations can be flammable and could ignite. If such installation can not be avoided, a fryer
shield must be used between the units.

• Do not use the unit in Fryer or Boil modes unless the tank is filled with liquid between the
minimum and maximum markings.

• Never drain the tank if the fluid temperature is above 125°F

• Oils should never be drained into a water drainage system. Always dispose of oils and other

cooking effluent in proper disposal containers. DO NOT ALLOW WATER AND HOT OIL TO
MIX IN ANY RECEPTACLE, DAMAGE AND INJURY CAN RESULT.

• NEVER clean this unit with high pressure jets or wash systems.

• ALWAYS disconnect unit from power supply before performing any kind of maintenance.

• PROBLEMS CAUSED BY FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED

IN THIS MANUAL WILL NOT BE COVERED BY WARRANTY.

INSTALLATION

UNPACKING

This equipment 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 unit is found to be damaged, save the packaging material and contact
the carrier within 5 days of delivery.

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Carefully unpack unit(s) and place in the approximate installation position. Make sure to retain parts
packed separately in their own boxes or shipped separately in finishing kit.

Before installing, verify that the electrical service agrees with the specifications on the rating plate located
inside the front door of the unit. If the supply and equipment requirements do not agree, contact your
dealer immediately.

LOCATION

The equipment area must be kept free and clear of combustible substances.

Installation clearances:

COMBUSTIBLE
CONSTRUCTION

NON-COMBUSTIBLE
CONSTRUCTION

Back:

2”

0"

Right Side:

1”

0"

Left Side:

1”

0"

The installation location must allow adequate clearances for servicing and proper operation. A minimum
front clearance of 35" (889 mm) is required.

The unit is suitable for installation on combustible floors when 6" (152 mm) adjustable legs or casters are
used. When legs or casters are removed, use only on noncombustible floors, curb, or platform, with front
appliance base projecting 3" (76 mm) beyond curb or platform.

The unit(s) must be installed so that the flow of ventilation air will not be obstructed.
The unit requires connection to a fresh water supply. The unit is provided with a 48” connection hose

with standard ¾” GHT threaded faucet adapter. Do not attempt to modify or replace this hose as it is part
of the safety systems of this unit. If hose is not long enough to reach the water supply, a short hose
extension may be used, or the water supply may be piped to the location of the unit by a licensed plumber.

This unit may be supplied with an optional gas manifold for insertion into a batteried range lineup. In this
case, ensure that all gas connections are leak free before operations and that only a licensed gas plumbing
technician performs service to the unit.

INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS

Your Vulcan Unit must be installed in accordance with:

In the United States of America:

1. State and local codes.

2. National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPS-70 (latest edition) available from the National Fire
Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.

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. Canadian electrical code C22.1 Part 1 (latest edition).