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INSTALLATION &
OPERATION MANUAL
MODEL CMR34 GAS CHEESEMELTER
ML-52198
VULCAN-HART COMPANY, P.O. BOX 696, LOUISVILLE, KY 40201-0696, TEL. (502) 778-2791
FORM 30805, Rev. A (8-95)
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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 CMR34 GAS CHEESEMELTER KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE GENERAL Your Vulcan-Hart Gas Cheesemelter is suitable for use in restaurant, commercial or institutional kitchens. The cheesemelter is produced with quality workmanship and material. Proper installation, usage and maintenance of your cheesemelter will result in many years of satisfactory performance. Vulcan-Hart Company suggests that you thoroughly read this entire manual and carefully follow
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LOCATION Do not obstruct the air flow into and around the cheesemelter. This air flow is necessary for proper combustion of gases and for ventilation of the cheesemelter. Do not obstruct the flow of flue gases from the flue duct of the cheesemelter. 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 fol
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INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS The cheesemelter 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),
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4. Replace back top(s) and top castings on range. 5. After unpacking, remove the rack, drip pan and drip pan insert from the cheesemelter. 6. Make sure the mounting brackets are firmly attached to the top of the cheesemelter. Carefully lift the cheesemelter so that the cheesemelter support brackets are approximately one inch above the flue outlet of the back riser. Carefully guide the mounting brackets attached to the cheesemelter over the mounting brackets on the top of the back riser. Lower
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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 cheesemelter (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. Cod
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Standard cheesemelters 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 cheesemelters 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 OPE
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OPERATION WARNING: THE CHEESEMELTER AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. BE CAREFUL WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING OR SERVICING THE CHEESEMELTER. CONTROLS — (Fig. 9) BURNER VALVE SLIDING SHELVES GREASE PAN PL-40733-1 Fig. 9 Burner Valve — The burner valve regulates the flow of gas throughout the cheesemelter. Gas flow is increased by turning the valve counterclockwise. After preheating, the maximum output is not required. Turn the valve clockwise until the desired performance is achieved. Sliding Shelves (Rack)
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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. 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. 5. Turn burner valve on for ignition. PILOT PL-40734-1 Fig. 10 Nightly Shutdown Turn off the burner valve. The pilot will remain lit. Seasonal Shutdown 1. Turn off the burner valve. 2. Turn off
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LOADING AND UNLOADING Place the rack in the desired position. Pull the rack out for loading. Load as quickly as possible and avoid spillage. Push the rack into place and cook for the appropriate time. Lower and pull the rack out for unloading. CLEANING PermaFinish surfaces can be cleaned using a cloth with detergent solution. An occasional application of silicone base auto polish will help maintain a "like new" appearance. Stainless steel surfaces may be cleaned with a damp cloth. Stubborn
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES Uneven heating 1. Temperature too low Side burning 2. Improper operation of cheesemelter 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 heat side-to-side 1. Cheesemelter not level side-to-side 2. Cheesemelter burner improperly installed Uneven heat front-to-back Cheesemelter not level front-to-back Dried out prod
