Vulcan-Hart V SERIES VB150 ML-126552, VB96 ML-126550, VBP33 ML-138075, VBP77I ML-126361, VBP13I ML-126359 Installation And Operation Manual

INSTALLATION &

OPERATION MANUAL

V SERIES FOOD HOLDING &
TRANSPORTATION CABI NETS
AND BANQUET CARTS

MODELS:

VB90 ML-126548
VB96 ML-126550
VB150 ML-126552
VBP5I ML-138030
VBP7I ML-126358
VBP13I ML-126359
VBP15I ML-126360
VBP33 ML-138075
VBP77I ML-126361
VBS15 ML-138033
VHA9 ML-138072
VHA18 ML-138073
VHDP5 ML-138035
VHFA9 ML-138070
VHFA18 ML-138071
VHP3 ML-126343
VHP7 ML-126344
VHP8 ML-126345
VHP15 ML-126346
VHP20 ML-126347

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

VULCAN-HART 3600 NORTH POINT BLVD.
DIVISION OF ITW FOOD EQUIPMENT GROUP, LLC BALTIMORE, MD 21222

www.vulcanhart.com Vulcan ©2009 All Rights Reserved F-41140 (09-09)

V SERIES FOOD HOLDING, TRANSPORT, & BANQUET CARTS F-41140 (09-09)

IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY

THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO INSTALL
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, WHO SHOULD PERFORM THE INITIAL FIELD ST ART­UP 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

VICINITYOF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.

WARNING

IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT,

ALTERATION, SERVICE, OR M AINTENANCE CAN

CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY, OR DEATH.

READ THE INSTALLATION, OPE RATING AND

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS THORO UG HLY

BEFORE INSTALLING OR SERVICING EQUIPMENT.

IN THE EVENT OF A POWER FAILURE,

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS DEVICE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

STAINLESS STEEL CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

LOCKOUT / TAGOUT PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

SERVICE & PARTS INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

WIRING DIAGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - 14

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GENERAL

INTRODUCTION

Vulcan-Hart Holding & 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 V Series Holding & Transport
Cabinets and Banquet Carts provide an
efficient means of transporting and
holding bulk prepared foods at proper
serving temperatures.

INSTALLATION

Before installing, verify that the electrical
service agrees with the specifications on
the rating plate located on the lower
back corner of the cabinet. If the supply
and equipment requirements do not
agree, do not proceed with unpacking
and installation. Contact your Vulcan­Hart Customer Service Department
immediately.

UNPACKING:
The 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 15 days of
delivery.

Carefully unpack and place in a work
accessible 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 (Banquet
Carts) or the tray slides and tray
slide upright side supports
(Holding & Transport Cabinets).

2. Peel off vinyl protection film.

3. On Banquet Carts, lift the plate
racks into position on the side
brackets.

4. On Holding & 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 flang es 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.

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CLEANING:
The cabinet should be thoroughly
cleaned prior to putting into service.

Use a mild soap and water solution to
clean the interior of the unit. Never use
harsh chemicals or abrasive pads to
clean the unit.

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. (Fig. 1)

Fig. 1

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

ELECTRICAL CODES & STANDARDS:

The cabinet 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, 1Batterymarch Park,
Quincy, MA 02269.
1-617-770-3000 www.nfpa.org

In Canada:

1. Local Codes.

2. Canadian Electrical Code, CSA
C22.1 (latest edition.) Copies
may be obtained from: The
Canadian Standard As soci at ion.
www.csa.ca

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS:

The cabinet is factory wired for either
110/120 volt or 208/240 volt, single
phase operation. All 110/120 volt
cabinets are equipped with a 8 foot cord
and NEMA 5-15 plug as standard
equipment. All 208/240 volt cabinets
are equipped with a 8 foot cord and
NEMA 6-15 plug. Refer to wiring
diagrams in the back of this manual .

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

WARNING: All cabinets are equipped
with a three-prong plug. It is
imperative that this plug must be
connected into a properly grounded
three-prong receptacle. If the

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