Vulcan Hart VPX3, VPX5 General Manual

Item # __________________________

C.S.I. Section 11420

VPX SERIES

ELECTRIC COUNTER CONNECTIONLESS STEAMER

■■ VPX3 3 pan capacity, 9 KW input.

■■ VPX5 5 pan capacity, 15 KW input.

STANDARD FEATURES

■ 304 series stainless steel exterior.

■ Stainless steel cooking compartment.

■ Generator pan is 11 gauge stainless steel with stamped

water level line.

■ Efficient steam generating system, requires no water or drain
connection.

■ Solid sheathed tubular elements (9 KW)(15 KW) embedded
in 1" thick cast aluminum sealed to pan bottom with thermal
transfer compound for even heat distribution.

■ Controls include three position control switch (timed cooking /
Off / constant cooking). 60 minute timer.

■ Heavy duty "slammable door" and latch mechanism.

■ 4" adjustable legs.

■ Power required 208 or 240 volt, 60 Hz, 1 or 3 phase. Phase

is field convertible.

■ One year limited parts and labor warranty.

Vulcan-Hart Co.

ISO9001

A2780

MODELS: VPX Series

SPECIFICATIONS

Single compartment electric connectionless steamer, Vulcan­Hart Model No. VPX ___. 304 stainless steel exterior. Stainless
steel cooking compartment. Generator pan is 11 gauge stainless
steel with stamped water level line. Efficient steam generating
system requires no water or drain connection. Solid sheathed
tubular elements embedded in 1" thick cast aluminum sealed to
pan bottom with thermal transfer compound for even heat distri­bution. Controls include three position control switch (timed
cooking / Off / constant cooking). 60 minute timer. Heavy duty
"slammable" door and latch mechanism. 4" adjustable legs.
Power required 208 or 240 volt, 60 Hz, 1 or 3 phase. Phase is
field convertible.

Exterior dimensions:
VPX3: 21"w x 25"d x 25"h.
VPX5: 21"w x 25"d x 31

U L listed. Classified by U L to NSF std. #4. Meets ENERGY
STAR® performance levels.

1

/2"h.

OPTIONS

■■ 480 volt, 60 Hz, 3 phase power supply, includes step down

transformer.

■■ Second year extended limited parts and labor warranty.

ACCESSORIES

■■ Stainless steel pans:

12" x 20" x 1" (solid)(perforated). Qty._____.

12" x 20" x 2

12" x 20" x 4" (solid)(perforated). Qty._____.

■■ Stainless steel pan cover. Qty._____.

■■ 28" open leg stand with 24" x 28"h pan slides.

■■ 34" open leg stand with 24" x 28"h pan slides.

■■ Set of two universal pan slides.

■■ Stainless steel stand to stack two units.

■■ Removable sliding shelf. Qty._____.

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/2" (solid)(perforated). Qty._____.

Electric Counter Connectionless Steamer

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VULCAN-HART COMPANY, P.O. BOX 696, LOUISVILLE, KY 40201, TEL. [phone]

502-778-2791 QUOTE & ORDER FAX: [phone]

VPX SERIES

ELECTRIC COUNTER CONNECTIONLESS STEAMER

EQUIPMENT CLEARANCE:

Rear: 6" Right and left side: 0"

PAN CAPACITIES

MODEL 1" Deep 21/2" deep 4" deep

VPX3 632

VPX5 10 5 3

WATER QUALITY STATEMENT:

The fact that a water supply is potable is no guarantee that it is suitable for
steam generation. Your water supply must be within these general
guidelines:

SUPPLY PRESSURE 20 - 60 psig
HARDNESS* less than 3 grains
SILICA less than 13 ppm
TOTAL CHLORIDE less than 4.0 ppm
pH RANGE 7-8
UN-DISSOLVED SOLIDS less than 5 microns

* 17.1 ppm = 1 grain of hardness

Other factors affecting steam generation are iron content, amount of
chloridation and dissolved gases. Water supplies vary from state to state
and from locations within a state. Therefore it is necessary that the local
water treatment specialist be consulted before the installation of any
steam generating equipment.

SERVICE CONNECTIONS:

Electrical Connection to Electrical Box: 11/8" (29mm) conduit.

Vent

1

/2" NPT nipple.

Drain:

NOTE:

• Dimensions which locate the above connections have a tolerance of

+ or -3" (+ or -75 mm).

• Installation of backflow preventers, vacuum breakers and other specific

code requirements is the responsibility of the owner and installer. It is
the responsibility of the owner and installer to comply with local codes.

• Plastic drains are not recommended due to inherent limited tempera-

tures of the plastic. Boiler purge temperatures may exceed 180°F. The
installer may be required to provide means to reduce boiler purge water
temperature to be that of the condensate temperature of 140°F or less.

• This appliance is manufactured for commercial installation only and is

not intended for home use.

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

208V 240V 480V

AMPS AMPS AMPS

MODEL KW 1 PH 3 PH 1 PH 3 PH 3PH

VPX3 9.0 43.3 25.0 37.5 21.7 10.8

VPX5 15.0 72.0 42.0 63.0 36.0 18.0

NOTE: In line with its policy to continually improve its products, Vulcan-Hart Company reserves the right to change materials and

specifications without notice.

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VULCAN-HART COMPANY, P.O. BOX 696, LOUISVILLE, KY 40201, TEL. [phone]

502-778-2791 QUOTE & ORDER FAX: [phone]

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