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INSTALLATION &
OPERATION MANUAL
MODEL IR34 GAS INFRARED BROILER
ML-52199
VULCAN-HART COMPANY, P.O. BOX 696, LOUISVILLE, KY 40201-0696, TEL. (502) 778-2791
FORM 30812, Rev. A (7-95)
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IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO INSTALL 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 THE SMELL OF GAS IS DETECTED. THIS INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE LOCAL GAS SUPPLIER. IMPORTANT IN THE EVENT A GAS ODOR IS DETECTED, SHUT DOWN UNITS AT MAIN SHUTOFF VALVE AND CONTACT THE LOCAL GAS COMPANY OR GA
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Installation, Operation and Care of MODEL IR34 GAS INFRARED BROILER KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE GENERAL Your Vulcan-Hart Gas Broiler is suitable for use in restaurant, commercial or institutional kitchens. The broiler is produced with quality workmanship and material. Proper installation, usage and maintenance of your broiler will result in many years of satisfactory performance. Vulcan-Hart Company suggests that you thoroughly read this entire manual and carefully follow all of the
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LOCATION Do not obstruct the air flow into and around the broiler. This air flow is necessary for proper combustion of gases and for ventilation of the broiler. Do not obstruct the flow of flue gases from the flue duct of the broiler. It is recommended that the flue gases be ventilated to the outside of the building through a ventilation system installed by qualified personnel. If mounted over a range equipped with casters, the minimum width of the range is 60 inches and the following restrict
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INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS The broiler must be installed in accordance with: 1. State and local codes. 2. In USA . . . National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 (latest edition) available from the American Gas Association, Inc., 1515 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22209. In Canada . . . Canadian Standard CAN/CGA-B149.1 Installation for Natural Gas Burning Appliances and Equipment (latest edition), and CAN/CGA-B149.2 Installation for Propane Burning Appliances and Equipment (latest edition), avail
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4. Replace back top(s) and top castings on range. 5. After unpacking, remove the grid, drip pan and drip pan insert from the broiler. 6. Make sure the mounting brackets are firmly attached to the top of the broiler. Carefully lift the broiler so that the broiler support brackets are approximately one inch above the flue outlet of the back riser. Carefully guide the mounting brackets attached to the broiler over the mounting brackets on the top of the back riser. Lower the broiler so that all
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TOP SUPPORT BRACKET TOP SUPPORT BRACKETS RAIL PL-40722-1 PL-40723-1 Fig. 5 Fig. 6 3 5. Line up holes on top brackets. Attach self-tapping screw to each top bracket, and attach /8-16 bolt to each top bracket. Bolt thread through weld-nut on rail (beam support). 6. Reassemble bottom cover on broiler (8 screws). 7. Attach shelf to back riser if included. GAS CONNECTIONS CAUTION: All gas supply connections and any pipe joint compound used must be resistant to the action of propane gases. Codes re
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Standard broilers for use with natural gas are equipped with fixed orifices and a pressure regulator with a preset outlet pressure of 6" W.C. (water column). Standard broilers for use with propane gas are equipped with fixed orifices and a pressure regulator with a preset outlet pressure of 10" W.C. 3 Once the regulator is installed, connect to a ⁄4" gas line. WARNING: PRIOR TO LIGHTING, CHECK ALL JOINTS IN THE GAS SUPPLY LINE FOR LEAKS. USE SOAP AND WATER SOLUTION. DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME. A
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OPERATION WARNING: THE BROILER AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. BE CAREFUL WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING OR SERVICING THE BROILER. CONTROLS (Fig. 9) BURNER VALVE BROILER GRID HANDLE GRID LIFTING HANDLE GREASE PAN PL-40726-1 Fig. 9 Grid Lifting Handle — Elevates or lowers the broiling grid to six different positions. Grasp red ball knob and pull straight out from the broiler. This releases the mechanism and allows the lifting handle to move into the desired position. Burner Valve — Regulates the flow of gas
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LIGHTING THE PILOT LIGHT 1. Turn on the main gas supply. 2. Turn on the burner valve and purge air from the line. Turn the burner valve off, wait five minutes and turn the valve back on. 3. Using a taper, light the pilots (Fig.10). 4. If the pilots fail to light, turn off the gas, wait five minutes and repeat Steps 1 through 3. PILOT PL-40727-1 Fig. 10 Nightly Shutdown: Turn off the burner valve. The pilot will remain lit. Seasonal Shutdown: Turn off the burner valve. Turn off the pilots.
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LOADING AND UNLOADING Place the grid in the desired position. Pull the grid out for loading. Load as quickly as possible and avoid spillage. Push the grid back into place and cook for the appropriate time. Lower and pull the grid out for unloading. CLEANING Farboil Grey Epoxy surfaces can be cleaned using a cloth with detergent solution. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry with a soft clean cloth. An occasional application of silicone base auto polish will help maintain a "like new" appearance.
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES Uneven broiling 1. Temperature too low Side burning 2. Improper operation of broiler 3. Fluctuating gas pressure Too much top heat 1. Temperature too high 2. Faulty ventilation 3. Excessive heat input 4. Over-rated (pressure too high or orifice(s) too large) Uneven broiling side-to-side 1. Broiler not level side-to-side 2. Broiler burner improperly installed Uneven broiling front-to-back Broiler not level front-to-back Dried out products 1. Bro
