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INSTALLATION,
OPERATION, SERVICE &
PARTS MANUAL
FOOD STEAMERS
MODEL
VSX24G ML-52163
VSX36G ML-52360
VSX42GT ML-52832
VSX24E ML-52164
VSX36E ML-52829
VSX42ET ML-52833
VSX24D ML-52827
VSX36D ML-52830
VSX42DT ML-52834
VSX36R ML-52831
VSX42RT ML-52835
MODEL VSX24
VULCAN-HART COMPANY, P.O. BOX 696, LOUISVILLE, KY 40201-0696, TEL. (502) 778-2791
FORM 30798 (Rev. A, 10-95)
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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 COMPA
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INSTALLATION, OPERATION, SERVICE & PARTS MANUAL CONVECTION FOOD STEAMERS GAS, ELECTRIC, REGENERATIVE OR DIRECT STEAM MODELS VSX24, VSX36 & VSX42 INDEX PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Your Vulcan Steam Cooker is produced with quality The manufacturer suggests that you thoroughly read workmanship and material. Proper installation, usage this entire manual and carefully follow all of the instruc- and maintenance of your steam cooker will result in tions provided. many years of satisfa
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DESCRIPTION PAGE OPERATION (CONT’D.) OPERATING STEAMERS WITH INTERMITTENT PILOTS (GAS BASE GENERATORS ONLY) 24, 25 DAILY STARTING PROCEDURE 25 CLEANING 25, 26 MAINTENANCE 26 COOKING CHART 27-29 TROUBLESHOOTING 30-32 SERVICE 33 COOKING COMPARTMENT 33 CABINET BASE GENERATOR 33-38 All Generators 33-37 Gas Generators 37, 38 Electric Generators 38 Regenerating (Steam Coil) Generators 38 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST 39-70 5
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INSTALLATION UNPACKING The steamer must be installed so that the flow of combustion and ventilation air will not be obstructed. This steam cooker was inspected before leaving the Adequate clearance for air openings into the combustion factory. The transportation company assumes full chamber of the gas cabinet base generator must be responsibility for safe delivery upon acceptance of the provided. The floor area beneath the burners must be shipment. Immediately after unpacking, check for kept f
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In the United States: STEAM CONNECTIONS 1. State and local codes. Provide dry steam to the inlets. If the steam is heavy with condensate, install a ball float trap before the 2. National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI-Z233.1 (latest pressure regulator valve. To ensure rapid heat-up of edition). Copies may be obtained from The heavy cold loads, the steam supply line must be sized American Gas Assoc., Inc., 1515 Wilson Blvd., to maintain pressure and flow as follows: Arlington, VA 22209. Direct Connected
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Testing The Gas Supply System DRAIN CONNECTIONS (Fig’s. 2-12) 1 When test pressures exceed ⁄2 psig (3.45 kPa), the Drain connections must be the open air gap type. generator and its individual shutoff valve must be Provide a suitable drain under the drain pipes. For disconnected from the gas supply piping system. proper drainage, a floor sink with minimum of 12" depth is recommended. 1 When test pressures are ⁄2 psig (3.45 kPa) or less, the generator must be isolated from the gas supply system
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SERVICE CONNECTIONS DIRECT STEAM, VSX24D FIG. 2 LEGEND 1 A. COLD SUPPLY WATER CONNECTION: ⁄4” TUBING FOR COLD WATER CONDENSER SUPPLY, AND BOILER FEED. 3 B. STEAM SUPPLY CONNECTION: ⁄4” NPT FOR STEAM COOKING (A STEAM PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE IS MOUNTED AS STANDARD AND SET FOR 10 PSI MAXIMUM INPUT TO UNIT). C. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FOR CONTROLS: 120V/60HZ/1PH/300 WATT MAXIMUM, POWER SUPPLY WITH GROUNDING WIRE REQUIRED. (FOR OTHER THAN 120 VOLT SUPPLY CONSULT FACTORY FOR LOCATION OF THIS CONNECTI
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SERVICE CONNECTIONS DIRECT STEAM, VSX36D FIG. 3 LEGEND 1 A. COLD SUPPLY WATER CONNECTION: ⁄4” TUBING FOR COLD WATER CONDENSER, AND BOILER FEED. 3 B. STEAM SUPPLY CONNECTION: ⁄4” NPT FOR STEAM COOKING. (A STEAM PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE IS MOUNTED AS STANDARD AND SET FOR 10 PSI MAXIMUM INPUT TO UNIT.) C. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FOR CONTROLS: 120V/60HZ/1PH/300 WATT MAXIMUM, POWER SUPPLY WITH GROUNDING WIRE REQUIRED. (FOR OTHER THAN 120 VOLT SUPPLY CONSULT FACTORY FOR LOCATION OF THIS CONNECTION.)
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SERVICE CONNECTIONS DIRECT STEAM, VSX42DT FIG. 4 LEGEND 1 A. COLD SUPPLY WATER CONNECTION: ⁄4” TUBING FOR COLD WATER CONDENSER, AND BOILER FEED. 3 B. STEAM SUPPLY CONNECTION: ⁄4” NPT FOR STEAM COOKING. (A STEAM PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE IS MOUNTED AS STANDARD AND SET FOR 10 PSI MAXIMUM INPUT TO UNIT.) C. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FOR CONTROLS: 120V/60HZ/1PH/300 WATT MAXIMUM, POWER SUPPLY WITH GROUNDING WIRE REQUIRED. (FOR OTHER THAN 120 VOLT SUPPLY CONSULT FACTORY FOR LOCATION OF THIS CONNECTION.
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SERVICE CONNECTIONS REGENERATING STEAM, VSX36R FIG. 5 LEGEND 3 A. STEAM SUPPLY CONNECTION: ⁄4” NPT FOR STEAM INLET TO BOILER. (A STEAM PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE IS SHIPPED WITH THE UNIT AND MUST BE FIELD INSTALLED AND ADJUSTED FOR 15 PSI MAXIMUM TO THE UNIT.) B. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FOR CONTROLS: 120V/60HZ/1PH/300 WATT MAXIMUM, POWER SUPPLY WITH GROUNDING WIRE REQUIRED. (FOR OTHER THAN 120 VOLT SUPPLY CONSULT FACTORY FOR LOCATION OF THIS CONNECTION.) C. DRAIN: COMPARTMENT, BOILER AND EXHAUST
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SERVICE CONNECTIONS REGENERATING STEAM, VSX42RT FIG. 6 LEGEND 3 A. STEAM SUPPLY CONNECTION: ⁄4” NPT FOR STEAM INLET TO BOILER. (A STEAM PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE IS SHIPPED WITH THE UNIT AND MUST BE FIELD INSTALLED AND ADJUSTED FOR 15 PSI MAXIMUM TO THE UNIT.) B. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FOR CONTROLS: 120V/60HZ/1PH/300 WATT MAXIMUM, POWER SUPPLY WITH GROUNDING WIRE REQUIRED. (FOR OTHER THAN 120 VOLT SUPPLY CONSULT FACTORY FOR LOCATION OF THIS CONNECTION.) C. DRAIN: COMPARTMENT, BOILER AND EXHAUS
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SERVICE CONNECTIONS GAS HEAT, VSX24G FIG. 7 LEGEND 3 A. GAS CONNECTION: ⁄4” NPT. B. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FOR CONTROLS: 120V/60HZ/1PH/300 WATT MAXIMUM, POWER SUPPLY WITH GROUNDING WIRE REQUIRED. (FOR OTHER THAN 120 VOLT SUPPLY CONSULT FACTORY FOR LOCATION OF THIS CONNECTION.) C. DRAIN: COMPARTMENT, BOILER AND EXHAUST GROUP APPROXIMATELY 1 3 ⁄2” IN DIAMETER. (PROVIDE AN OPEN AIR GAP TYPE DRAIN DIRECTLY UNDER UNIT FRAME. DO NOT CONNECT SOLIDLY TO ANY DRAIN CONNECTION.) 1 D. COLD SUPPLY WATER
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SERVICE CONNECTIONS GAS HEAT, VSX36G FIG. 8 LEGEND 3 A. GAS CONNECTION: ⁄4” NPT. B. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FOR CONTROLS: 120V/60HZ/1PH/300 WATT MAXIMUM, POWER SUPPLY WITH GROUNDING WIRE REQUIRED. (FOR OTHER THAN 120 VOLT SUPPLY CONSULT FACTORY FOR LOCATION OF THIS CONNECTION.) C. DRAIN: COMPARTMENT, BOILER AND EXHAUST GROUP APPROXIMATELY 1 3 ⁄2” IN DIAMETER. (PROVIDE AN OPEN AIR GAP TYPE DRAIN DIRECTLY UNDER UNIT FRAME. DO NOT CONNECT SOLIDLY TO ANY DRAIN CONNECTION.) 1 D. COLD SUPPLY WATER
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SERVICE CONNECTIONS GAS HEAT, VSX42GT FIG. 9 LEGEND 3 A. GAS CONNECTION: ⁄4” NPT. B. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FOR CONTROLS: 120V/60HZ/1PH/300 WATT MAXIMUM, POWER SUPPLY WITH GROUNDING WIRE REQUIRED. (FOR OTHER THAN 120 VOLT SUPPLY CONSULT FACTORY FOR LOCATION OF THIS CONNECTION.) C. DRAIN: COMPARTMENT, BOILER AND EXHAUST GROUP APPROXIMATELY 1 3 ⁄2” IN DIAMETER. (PROVIDE AN OPEN AIR GAP TYPE DRAIN DIRECTLY UNDER UNIT FRAME. DO NOT CONNECT SOLIDLY TO ANY DRAIN CONNECTION.) 1 D. COLD SUPPLY WATE
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SERVICE CONNECTIONS ELECTRIC HEAT, VSX24E FIG. 10 LEGEND A. JUNCTION BOX: J.I.C. 6X6X4 FOR ELECTRICAL SUPPLY CONNECTION FOR HEAT. B. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FOR CONTROLS: 120V/60HZ/1PH/300 WATT MAXIMUM, POWER SUPPLY WITH GROUNDING WIRE REQUIRED. (NOT PROVIDED IF A STEP DOWN TRANSFORMER IS FURNISHED.) 1 C. COLD SUPPLY WATER CONNECTION: ⁄4” NPT FOR BOILER DRAIN AND COMPARTMENT DRAIN COLD WATER CONDENSERS. D. DRAIN: COMPARTMENT, BOILER AND EXHAUST GROUP APPROXIMATELY 1 3 ⁄2” IN DIAMETER. (PROVI
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SERVICE CONNECTIONS ELECTRIC HEAT, VSX36E FIG. 11 LEGEND A. JUNCTION BOX: J.I.C. 6X6X4 FOR ELECTRICAL SUPPLY CONNECTION FOR HEAT. B. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FOR CONTROLS: 120V/60HZ/1PH/300 WATT MAXIMUM, POWER SUPPLY WITH GROUNDING WIRE REQUIRED. (NOT PROVIDED IF A STEP DOWN TRANSFORMER IS FURNISHED.) 1 C. COLD SUPPLY WATER CONNECTION: ⁄4” NPT FOR BOILER DRAIN AND COMPARTMENT DRAIN COLD WATER CONDENSERS. D. DRAIN: COMPARTMENT, BOILER AND EXHAUST GROUP APPROXIMATELY 1 3 ⁄2” IN DIAMETER. (PROVI
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SERVICE CONNECTIONS ELECTRIC HEAT, VSX42ET FIG. 12 LEGEND A. JUNCTION BOX: J.I.C. 6X6X4 FOR ELECTRICAL SUPPLY CONNECTION FOR HEAT. B. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FOR CONTROLS: 120V/60HZ/1PH/300 WATT MAXIMUM, POWER SUPPLY WITH GROUNDING WIRE REQUIRED. (NOT PROVIDED IF A STEP DOWN TRANSFORMER IS FURNISHED.) 1 C. COLD SUPPLY WATER CONNECTION: ⁄4” NPT FOR BOILER DRAIN AND COMPARTMENT DRAIN COLD WATER CONDENSERS. D. DRAIN: COMPARTMENT, BOILER AND EXHAUST GROUP APPROXIMATELY 1 3 ⁄2” IN DIAMETER. (PROV
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START-UP TEST RUN 8. When timer knobs are on “0”, each buzzer will sound, steam generation will cease, COOKING After the appliance is installed and proper service lights will go off and READY lights will come on. connections have been made, thoroughly test the To silence buzzers, turn timer knobs to OFF steam cooker before operation. position. Gas Powered Steam Generator 9. During simulation of cooking cycle, burners will cycle on and off to maintain steam pressure in 1. Open manual gas shut
