Vulcan Hart VDPT Service Manual
INSTALLATION, OPERATING,
SERVICE AND PARTS MANUAL FOR
DIRECT STEAM FLOOR MOUNTED
TILTING 2/3 JACKETED KETTLES
SERIES: VDLT&VDPT
Vulcan service agencies are located throughout the
United States. For location and phone
number of one near you, call your local Vulcan
dealer.
VULCAN-HART CORPORATION, P.O. BOX 696, LOUISVILLE, KY 40201-0696, TEL. (502) 778-2791
FORM 30015(2-90)
IMPORTANT
OPERATING, INSTALLING AND SERVICE PERSONNEL
The operating information on this equipment has been prepared for use by qualified and/or
authorized operating personnel.
All installation and service on this equipment is to be performed by qualified, certified, licensed and/
or authorized installation or service personnel, with the exception of any part marked with a D in front
of the part number.
To obtain the name and location of an authorized Vulcan service agency, contact your Food Service
Equipment dealer.
DEFINITIONS
QUALIFIED AND/OR AUTHORIZED OPERATING PERSONNEL
Qualified or authorized operating personnel are those who have carefully read the information in this
manual and are familiar with the equipment's functions or have had previous experience with the
operation of the equipment covered in this manual.
1. For the installation of gas piping from the outlet side of the gas meter, or the service regulator
when the meter is not provided, and the connection and installation of the gas appliance,
qualified installation personnel must be experienced in such work, be familiar with all precautions
required, and have complied with all requirements of state or local authorities having jurisdiction.
In the absence of local codes, installation must comply with National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.1 latest edition.
2. For the installation of electrical wiring from the electric meter, main control box or service outlet
to the electric appliance, qualified installation personnel must be experienced in such work, be
familiar with all precautions required, and have complied with all requirements of state or local
authorities having jurisdiction. In the absence of local codes, installation must comply with the
National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No. 70 latest edition.
3. For the installation of steam piping from the source of supply to the service inlet of the appliance,
qualified installation personnel must be experienced in such work, be familiar with all precautions
required, and have complied with all requirements of state or local authorities having jurisdiction.
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
Qualified service personnel are those who are familiar with this equipment who have been endorsed
by our company. All authorized service personnel are required to be equipped with a complete set of
service and parts manuals and stock a minimum amount of parts for this equipment.
SHIPPING DAMAGE CLAIM PROCEDURE
For your protection, please note that equipment in this shipment was carefully inspected and packed
by skilled personnel before leaving the factory. The transportation company assumes full responsibility for safe delivery upon acceptance of this shipment.
If shipment arrives damaged:
1. VISIBLE LOSS OR DAMAGE - Be certain this is noted on freight bill or express receipt and
signed by person making delivery.
2. FILE CLAIM FOR DAMAGES IMMEDIATELY - Regardless of extent of damage.
3. CONCEALED LOSS OR DAMAGE- If damage is unnoticed until merchandise is unpacked,
notify transportation company or carrier immediately, and file "concealed damage" claim with
them. This must be done within fifteen (15) days of the date the delivery is made to you. Be sure
to retain container for inspection.
We cannot assume responsibility for damage of loss incurred in transit. We will, however, be glad to
furnish you with necessary documents to support your claim.
PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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INDEX
Your Vulcan Steam Jacketed Tilting Kettle is produced
with quality workmanship and material. Proper installation, usage and maintenance 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. Save this manual for future
reference.
A data plate with the unit model number, serial
number, and direct steam supply that the unit can use
is on the kettle
DESCRIPTION PAGE
DEFINITIONS OF PERSONNEL OPERATING, INSTALLATION and
SERVICE AND SHIPPING DAMAGE CLAIM PROCEDURES (Inside Front Cover)
INDEX 3
DESCRIPTION 4
CAPACITIES 4
INSTALLATION 5
OPERATION 6
OPERATING 6
CLEANING 7
SERVICE 8
PARTS LIST: TILTING MECHANISM 9-10
PARTS LIST: COUNTERBALANCED HINGED COVER 11
PARTS LIST: SPRING ASSISTED HINGE ASSEMBLY (OPTIONAL) 12
PARTS LIST: DRAW OFF VALVE (OPTIONAL) AND FLANGED FOOT 13
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DESCRIPTION
The Vulcan direct steam jacketed kettles in this manual
are pressure vessels of double-wall stainless steel construction forming a sealed jacket reservoir around the
lower two thirds of the kettle bowl surface.
The kettle bowl is the container for the food product
which ideally should be a liquid or semi-liquid for complete contact with the bowl surface and to fully absorb
the heat transmitted through the surface from the pressurized steam generated in the kettle jacket. All kettles
CAPACITIES
All models end with either 20, 30, 40, 60, 80 or 100 to
indicate the capacity of that kettle in gallons. Model
VDLT40 is a two thirds jacketed tilting direct steam kettle
mounted on legs, with a capacity of 40 gallons. A
VDPT30 is a direct steam tilting kettle mounted on a
pedestal base with a capacity of 30 gallons.
are tilting, and are to be permanently floor mounted
either on legs with adjustable flanged feet or on a
pedestal. All kettles are equipped with a drain valve, a
relief valve and a steam control valve. Options on
kettles are a lift off cover, a counterbalanced cover, or
a hinged spring assisted stainless steel lid covering the
kettle bowl opening. Also available is a stainless steel
tangent draw off valve as an alternate method for the
removal of the food product from the kettle bowl.
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