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INSTALLATION &

OPERATION MANUAL

VHX24G & VHX24G5

GAS FOOD STEAMERS

MODEL

VHX24G

VHX24G5

ML-114795

ML-126590

Model VHX24G

V U L C A N - H A R T C O M P A N Y , P . O . B O X 6 9 6 , L O U I S V I L L E , K Y 4 0 2 0 1 - 0 6 9 6 , T E L . ( 5 0 2 ) 7 7 8 - 2 7 9 1

FORM 31178 (Jan. 2001) www.vulcanhart.com

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 GAS SUPPLIER FOR

SERVICE.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER

FLAMMABLE VAPORS OR LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF

THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.

WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT,

ALTERATION, SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE

PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY OR DEATH. READ THE

INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING

OR SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT.

IN THE EVENT OF A POWER FAILURE, DO NOT ATTEMPT

TO OPERATE THIS DEVICE.

© VULCAN-HART COMPANY 1998, 2001

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Installation Codes and Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Gas Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Testing the Gas Supply System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Flue Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Plumbing Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Water Supply Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Drain Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Water Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Start-up Test Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Automatic Blowdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Controls — Cooking Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Controls — Boiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Boiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Preheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Operating Steamer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Extended Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Cooking Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Suggested Cooking Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Cooking Compartment Drains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Boiler Blowdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Wash Compartment with Warm Soapy Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Door Gaskets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Leave Compartment Doors Open. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Guidelines for Maintaining Stainless Steel Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Boiler Blowdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Boiler Pressure Relief Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Door Gaskets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Air Intake to the Boiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Scale Related Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Water Level Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Flue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Boiler Inspection Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Service and Parts Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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Installation, Operation, and Care of

MODEL VHX24G & VHX24G5

GAS FOOD STEAMERS

KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE

GENERAL

Vulcan steamers are produced with quality workmanship and material. Proper installation, usage, and maintenance of your steamer 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.

Model VHX24G holds three 2 1 /

2

" (6.4 cm) deep steam pans per compartment. Model VHX24G5 holds five 2 1 /

2

"

(6.4 cm)

deep steam pans per compartment. The boiler can be built for natural gas or propane with gas input rating of 270,000 BTU/hr. Boiler is rated high efficiency.

INSTALLATION

Before installing, verify that the electrical service and type of gas supply (natural or propane) agree with the specifications on the rating plate located on the door of the boiler. If the supply and equipment requirements do not agree, do not proceed with the installation. Contact your dealer or Vulcan-Hart

Company immediately.

UNPACKING

This steamer 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. If the steamer is found to be damaged, save the packaging material and contact the carrier within 15 days of delivery.

LOCATION

The equipment area must be kept free and clear of combustible substances.

The steamer, when installed, must have a minimum clearance from combustible and non-combustible construction of 6" (15.2 cm) at left and right sides and the rear. Provide adequate clearance for servicing and proper operation: Allow 18" (45.7 cm) at left and right sides, 18" (45.7 cm) at the rear, and 36" (91.4

cm) at the front.

An exhaust system should be located directly above the steamer to exhaust steam, combustion gases, and heat generated by the steamer.

The steamer must be installed so that the flow of combustion and ventilation air will not be obstructed.

Make sure there is an adequate supply of air in the room to allow for combustion of the gas at the burner.

The floor area beneath the boiler must be kept free and clear.

Do not permit fans to blow directly at the steamer and avoid wall-type fans which create air cross currents within the room. Avoid open windows next to the steamer.

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INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS

In the United States, the Vulcan steamer must be installed in accordance with: 1) State and local codes;

2) National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI-Z223.1 (latest edition), available from American Gas Association,

1515 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22209; 3) NFPA-96, Vapor Removal from Cooking Equipment; and 4) National Electrical Code, NFPA-70 (latest edition), available from National Fire Protection

Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.

In Canada, the steamer must be installed in accordance with: 1) Local codes; 2) CAN/CGA-B149.1,

Natural Gas Installation Code (latest edition) or CAN/CGA-B149.2, Propane Installation Code, (latest edition) available from Canadian Standards Association, 178 Rexdale Boulevard, Etobicoke, Ontario,

Canada M9W 1R3; and 3) Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.2 No. 3, Electrical Features of Fuel

Burning Equipment (latest edition).

LEVELING

1. Use a spirit level to adjust the feet to level the steamer left-to-right and front-to-back.

2. Elevate steamer in the front 1 ⁄

16

– 1 ⁄

8

"

(0.2 – 0.3 cm)

to give proper drainage. Rotate the adjusting nut on the rear legs clockwise 1 to 1 1 ⁄

2

turns. Check drainage by pouring a little water in the compartment; all the water should drain.

GAS CONNECTION

Gas supply connections and any pipe joint compound must be resistant to the action of propane gases.

A 1"

(2.5 cm)

minimum inside diameter gas supply line is recommended. Connect the gas supply to the gas valve using a 1" to 3 ⁄

4

" (1.9 cm) reducer. Make sure the pipes are clean and free of obstructions.

Codes require that a gas shutoff valve must be installed in the gas line ahead of the steamer.

The burner is equipped with fixed gas and air orifices for use with natural or propane gas.

The gas line must be capable of delivering gas to the boiler without excessive pressure drop at the rate specified on the rating plate.

The boiler is equipped with a factory preset pressure regulator. No further adjustment should be required.

Gas Type

Natural

Propane

Line Pressure

Min.

Max.

7" W.C.

(1.75 kPa)

14" W.C.

(3.5 kPa)

11" W.C.

(2.7 kPa)

14" W.C.

(3.5 kPa)

Manifold

Pressure

3.0" W.C.

(.75 kPa)

3.0" W.C.

(.75 kPa)

Pilot

Pressure

3.5" W.C.

(.88 kPa)

3.5" W.C.

(.88 kPa)

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.

After piping has been checked for leaks, all piping receiving gas should be fully purged to remove air.

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TESTING THE GAS SUPPLY SYSTEM

When gas supply pressure exceeds 1 ⁄

2

psig (3.45 kPa) , the steamer and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system.

When gas supply pressure is 1 ⁄

2

psig (3.45 kPa) or less, the steamer should be isolated from the gas supply system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve.

FLUE CONNECTION

DO NOT obstruct the flow of flue gases from the flue located on the rear of the steamer.

It is recommended that the flue gases be ventilated to the outside of the building through a ventilation system installed by qualified personnel.

A minimum clearance of 18"

(45.7 cm)

must be maintained from the termination of the flue to the filters of the hood venting system.

Information on the construction and installation of ventilating hoods may be obtained from the standard for Vapor Removal from Cooking Equipment, NFPA No. 96 (latest edition), available from National Fire

Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

WARNING: ELECTRICAL AND GROUNDING CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY WITH THE

APPLICABLE PORTIONS OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND/OR OTHER LOCAL

ELECTRICAL CODES.

WARNING: DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY AND PLACE A TAG AT THE

DISCONNECT SWITCH TO INDICATE YOU ARE WORKING ON THE CIRCUIT.

E L E C T R I C A L D A T A

M o d e l V o l t s / H e r t z / P h a s e M a c h i n e A m p s

V H X 2 4 G

V H X 2 4 G 5

1 2 0 / 6 0 / 1 3 .

0

C o m p li e d i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h t h e N a t i o n a l E l e c t r i c a l C o d e , N F P A 7 0 ( l a t e s t e d i t i o n ) .

M i n i m u m C i r c u i t A m p a c i t y

M a x i m u m P r o t e c t i v e D e v i c e

A M P S

1 5

Connect the electrical supply circuit to the terminal block located in the boiler control box. A 7 /

8

" diameter hole for 1 /

2

" trade size conduit is provided on the side of the control box. Use copper wire suitable for at least 75

°

C. A grounding wire must be connected to the ground lug. If a cord and plug is to be used, provide suitable durable cord, molded plug, and a proper strain relief.

The wiring diagram is located on the door of the boiler.

Do not connect the steamer to electrical supply until after gas connections have been made.

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PLUMBING CONNECTIONS

WARNING: PLUMBING CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE SANITARY, SAFETY,

AND PLUMBING CODES.

Water Supply Connections

Two cold water supplies are recommended. Treated water may be required to fill the boiler; untreated water may be used for the cold water condenser on the boiler blowdown line.

• Connect cold water supply to the 1 ⁄

2

" NPT (1.27 cm) fill water connection. Water treatment may be needed — refer to Water Quality, page 8. Water pressure of 20 – 80 psig is required.

• Connect cold water supply to the 1 ⁄

8

" NPT (0.3175 cm) cold water condenser connection (treatment is not needed). Water pressure of 20 – 80 psig is required.

Drain Connection

The 1 1 /

4

" NPT (3.175 cm) threaded fitting on the condenser box must be extended to an open, air gap type drain, with maximum length of 12 inches (30.5 cm) to the open drain. Do not reduce the 1 1 /

4

"

(3.175 cm) drain piping throughout its length. Provide a suitable floor sink with a minimum depth of 12 inches

(30.5 cm)

. The floor sink is NOT to be directly under the steamer and should be at a distance so that steam vapors will not enter the steamer from underneath.

Drain pipe should be either iron or copper. DO NOT use PVC pipe — PVC pipe may lose its rigidity or glue may fail.

CAUTION: In order to avoid any back pressure in the steamer, do not connect solidly to any drain connection.

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WATER QUALITY

Before connecting the steamer to water, the water supply should be analyzed to make sure specifications are met.

WATER QUALITY SPECIFICATIONS

Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)*

Total Alkalinity

Silica

Chloride pH

*17.1 ppm = 1 grain of hardness

Less than 60 ppm

Less than 20 ppm

Less than 13 ppm

Less than 30 ppm

7.0 to 8.0

If the water supply fails to meet these specifications, it will be necessary to install a water conditioner on the boiler cold water supply line. APPLIANCE FAILURE CAUSED BY INADEQUATE WATER

QUALITY IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.

Water supplies vary from one location to another. A local water treatment specialist should be consulted before installing any boiler or water conditioner.

Untreated water contains scale producing minerals which can precipitate onto the surfaces in the boiler. Due to the temperatures in the boiler, the minerals can bake onto the surfaces and components.

This can result in early component failure and reduced product life.

Mineral scale on components causes several problems:

1. The surface of the boiler becomes coated with scale, reducing the heat transfer efficiency. This can produce hot spots on the boiler and result in premature failure.

2. The water level probes become coated with scale. Scale will bridge across the probe insulator from the metal extension which senses the water level in the boiler. Once this scale becomes wet, the water level control is unable to maintain the proper water level in the boiler. This situation may cause the boiler to fail if the boiler is not adequately covered by water.

Strainers or filters will NOT remove minerals from the water.

Sensors in the boiler use ions in the water to detect the water level. Do not use distilled (fully demineralized or de-ionized) water. This could provide a false reading.

START-UP TEST RUN

Refer to the OPERATION section, pages 10 – 13 for more information.

WARNING: THE STEAMER AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT.

USE CARE WHEN OPERATING,

CLEANING, OR SERVICING THE STEAMER.

WARNING: THE COOKING COMPARTMENTS CONTAIN LIVE STEAM.

STAY CLEAR WHILE

OPENING EACH DOOR.

After the steamer is installed and proper service connections have been made, thoroughly test the steamer before operation.

1. Turn knob of gas valve counterclockwise to on.

2. Be sure the water inlet valve is open. Close only for service or long shutdown.

3. Locate the power switch and press [ I ] to start. Two indicator lights (Low Water and High Pressure) become lit as water fills the boiler. After about 4 – 5 minutes, the water will reach the required level in the boiler and the green indicator light on the reset switch is lit.

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4. Observe the water level gauge sight glass to verify the water level.

• Keep both valves on the water gauge open at all times.

5. Press the reset switch with green indicator light lit to light the boiler.

6. Both Low Water and High Pressure indicator lights must be off before the burner will ignite.

• If the indicator lights do not go off after 15 minutes or if they come on during normal operation, press [ 0 ] for off and contact an authorized Vulcan-Hart servicer.

7. If the burner does not ignite after 30 seconds press [ 0 ] on the power switch for off, wait 5 minutes, then repeat steps 1 – 5.

• If the ignition does not occur after 3 tries, press [ 0 ] on the power switch for off and contact an authorized Vulcan-Hart servicer.

8. Steam generation will begin in about 10 minutes.

• Observe that the boiler pressure gauge indicates steam pressure in the range of 8 – 12 psig.

9. Set both timer dials to off.

10. Open both compartment doors and observe that no steam has entered the cooking compartments.

11. Close compartment doors.

12. Set both timer dials to 2 minutes.

• READY lights will go off.

• COOKING lights will come on.

• Steam will be heard entering the compartments.

13. Wait until 1 minute is left on the timers.

14. Open each door and observe that steam has stopped entering into each compartment.

• COOKING lights remain on.

15. Close compartment doors.

• Steam generation and timers resume.

• Make sure that steam from the drain is being cooled by water from the cold water condenser.

16. When timer dials are at 0 minutes, each buzzer will sound.

• Steam flow to the compartments will stop.

• COOKING lights will go off.

• READY lights will come on.

17. Turn timer dials to off position to silence buzzers.

18. Press [ 0 ] on the power switch on the boiler (Fig. 2) to turn the steamer off.

• Indicator lights are not lit.

• Boiler will automatically blow down.

AUTOMATIC BLOWDOWN

When [ 0 ] on the power switch on the boiler (Fig. 2) is pressed, the boiler will blow down for approximately 5 minutes.

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OPERATION

WARNING: THE STEAMER AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT.

USE CARE WHEN OPERATING,

CLEANING, OR SERVICING THE STEAMER.

WARNING: THE COOKING COMPARTMENTS CONTAIN LIVE STEAM.

STAY CLEAR WHILE

OPENING EACH DOOR.

CONTROLS — COOKING COMPARTMENTS (Fig. 1)

Ready

Light

Timer

Ready

Light

Timer

READY

COOKING

TIMER

READY

COOKING

TIMER

Cooking

Light

Cooking

Light

Ready Light (Green)

— Indicates the steamer is ready for the cooking cycle.

Cooking Light (Red)

— Indicates the steamer is in the cooking phase.

Timer

— Sets the desired cooking time.

• Timer range is 0 – 60 minutes.

• Turn OFF to silence the buzzer.

PL-50860

Fig. 1

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CONTROLS — BOILER (Figs. 2, 3)

HIGH

PRESSURE

LIGHT

WATER

LEVEL

GAUGE

BOILER

PRESSURE

GAUGE

POWER

SWITCH

LOW

WATER

LIGHT

RESET SWITCH

(GREEN)

PL-41513-1

Power Switch

• Press [ I ] to begin filling the boiler.

• Press [ 0 ] to turn the steamer off (automatic blow down will occur).

High Pressure Light

• Is lit after [ I ] is pressed and stays on during fill.

Goes off after reset switch is pressed (when green light is lit).

• Is lit if pressure exceeds 15 psig.

Low Water Light

• Is lit after [ I ] is pressed and stays on until reset switch is pressed (when green light is lit).

• Is lit if water level is too low.

Reset Switch

• Press the reset switch (when green light is lit) to ignite the burner after water has reached the required level.

Boiler Pressure Gauge

• Indicates the boiler steam pressure; the normal operating range is 8 – 12 psig.

Fig. 2

Water Level Gauge

• The correct water level is one inch of water in the water level gauge sight glass.

• The manual valves at the top and bottom of the water level gauge (Fig. 3) must be fully open

(counterclockwise).

• Observe that the water is clean and clear in the glass tube.

- The appearance of extreme murkiness in the water indicates inadequate water quality and will cause the controls and the steamer to fail. Warranty does not cover malfunction due to poor water conditions.

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BOILER (Fig. 3)

PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE

GAS VALVE

PROBE HOUSING

BLOWDOWN VALVE

WATER INLET VALVE

MANUAL VALVES

WATER LEVEL GAUGE

PL-41514-1

Fig. 3

Pressure Relief Valve

• The pressure relief valve located on the top left side prevents pressure in the boiler from exceeding

15 psig.

• Manually pull up the lever daily to reduce scale buildup and verify that the pressure relief valve functions properly.

Gas Valve

• Located behind the door. Turn counterclockwise to on; clockwise to off.

Probe Housing Blowdown Valve

• Open periodically (monthly) to blow down the probes and remove sediment and scale buildup.

• Located toward the back left side, wait until the boiler is cool before opening valve.

Water Inlet Valve

• Located toward the bottom center in the boiler, turn the valve off to shut off the water supply.

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PREHEAT

This should be done when the steamer is first used for the day or whenever the compartment is cold.

The door should be closed during the preheat cycle.

OPERATING STEAMER

1. Press [ I ] and wait until boiler is filled to the required level. Both the Low Water and High Pressure indicator lights are lit.

2. When the green indicator light is lit, press the Reset Switch. Both the Low Water and High Pressure indicator lights must go off before the burner will ignite.

3. Wait 10 minutes before starting a cooking operation.

4. Preheat cooking compartment as follows:

• When the READY light comes on, set the Timer to 1 minute to preheat the compartment.

• COOKING light is lit . . .

• When the buzzer sounds, turn the Timer off. The steamer is now ready to cook.

5. With compartment(s) preheated and READY light on, place pans of food into the cooking compartment and shut the door.

6. Turn Timer to desired cooking time (refer to Suggested Cooking Guidelines, pages 14 – 16).

• Cooking cycle will begin.

• Cooking cycle may be interrupted at any time by opening the door; close the door to resume cooking.

7. The buzzer will sound when the cooking cycle ends and no more steam is entering the cooking compartment(s).

a. Turn Timer off to silence the buzzer.

b. Remove cooked food.

• The COOKING light will go off and the READY light will come on to indicate the steamer is now ready for the next cooking cycle.

EXTENDED SHUTDOWN

To shut down for an extended period:

1. Press [ 0 ] on power switch (Fig. 2).

2. Turn knob of gas valve clockwise to off.

3. Close the water inlet valve.

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COOKING HINTS

Spread food out evenly in pans and do not allow food to protrude above pans. This will interfere with steam circulation between pans in the compartment.

Always preheat compartments for satisfactory results.

When time does not allow for defrosting of frozen vegetables, such as loose-pack peas, corn, diced carrots, etc., they may be cooked at once, provided you use just half of the suggested portions in the following cooking chart.

SUGGESTED COOKING GUIDELINES

The following table lists suggested cooking times and weights. These times, which will vary depending on initial product temperature, size, shape, etc., are approximate and should be adjusted to suit your operation.

PRODUCT

PRODUCTS TO BE COOKED IN SOLID PANS

TIMER SETTING

IN MINUTES

WEIGHT

PER PAN

Eggs, Scrambled

Rice, Long Grain

Cover with 4 cups water (32 fl.oz) per pound of rice.

(Cover with 0.95 liter of water per 0.45 kg of rice.)

Pasta (Place perforated pan inside solid pan, cover pasta with cold water)

Spaghetti - Regular/Vermicelli

Macaroni - Shells/Elbows

Noodles - 1 ⁄

2

" (1.3 cm) Wide

Lasagna Noodles

Frozen Casseroles, Lasagna

Meat Loaf, 3 – 5 Lb. (1.4 – 2.3 kg)

Beef

Ground Chuck

Sliced as Purchased

Shrimp, Frozen, 10 Shrimp per Lb. (0.45 kg)

Beans

Baked

Refried

Canned Vegetables

Prunes, Dried

10 – 12

25

12 – 15

15 – 18

12 – 15

15 – 18

35

40

20 – 25

35 – 40

5

9

9

6

12 – 15

8 Dozen

2 Lb. (.9 kg)

Full Pan

15 Lb. (6.8 kg)

10 Lb. (4.5 kg)

10 Lb. (4.5 kg)

4 Lb. (1.8 kg)

10 Lb. Can (4.5 kg)

10 Lb. Can (4.5 kg)

10 Lb. Can (4.5 kg)

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PRODUCTS TO BE COOKED IN PERFORATED PANS

TIMER SETTING

IN MINUTES PRODUCT

Clams

Frozen

Fresh, Cherrystone

King Crab, Frozen

Claws

Legs

Lobster Tail, Frozen

Lobster, Live, 10 – 12" (25.4 – 30.5 cm)

Salmon Fillets, Frozen, 8 Oz. (227 grams) Each

Scallops, Fresh

Scrod Fillets, Fresh

Eggs

Hard Cooked

Soft Cooked

Soft Yolk for Caesar Salad

Chicken, Breasts, Legs, Thighs

Turkey, Frozen

Breasts (2)

Cut Lengthwise

Corned Beef

Hot Dogs or Wieners

Asparagus Spears

Frozen

Fresh

Beans

Green Beans, 2" (5 cm) Cut, Frozen or Fresh

Lima, Frozen

Baby Lima, Frozen

Broccoli

Spears, Frozen

Spears, Fresh

Flowerettes, Frozen

10 – 12

5 – 6

4

4 – 6

6

5

5

4

3 – 5

15

9 – 10

6-8

20

90

55

40 – 75

3

10 – 12

5

6

8

5

8

6

6

7

2

4

1 ⁄

1

2

WEIGHT

PER PAN

3 Dozen

3 Dozen

2

Lb.

10 Lb.

Lb.

3 Lb.

4 Lb.

(1 kg)

1 ⁄

2

Lb. (2 kg)

(4.5 kg)

4 Per Pan

(3.4 kg)

(1.4 kg)

(1.8 kg)

4 Dozen

4 Dozen

4 Dozen

15 Lb. (6.8 kg)

6 – 7 Lb. (2.7 – 3.2 kg)

20 – 25 Lb. (9 – 11 kg)

6 – 8 Lb. (2.7 – 3.6 kg)

80 – 100 Count

3 Dozen

5 Lb.

5 Lb.

5 Lb. (2.3 kg)

5 Lb. (2.3 kg)

4 Lb.

5 Lb.

5 Lb.

(2.3 kg)

(2.3 kg)

(1.8 kg)

(2.3 kg)

(2.3 kg)

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PRODUCT

PRODUCTS TO BE COOKED IN PERFORATED PANS (Continued)

TIMER SETTING

IN MINUTES

Brussel Sprouts, Frozen

Cabbage, Fresh 1 ⁄

6

Cut

Carrots

Baby Whole, Frozen

Crinkle Cut, Frozen

Sliced, Fresh

Cauliflower, Flowerettes

Frozen

Fresh

Celery, 1" (2.5 cm) Diagonal Cut

Corn

Yellow Whole Kernel, Frozen

Cobbettes, Frozen

Corn-On-Cob, Fresh

6

8

8

7 – 8

11

6

7 – 8

7

5

8

16 – 18

10 – 12

16 – 18

6

55

WEIGHT

PER PAN

5 Lb. (2.3 kg)

5 Lb. (2.3 kg)

7 Lb.

4 Lb.

9 Lb.

4 Lb.

5 Lb.

5 Lb.

5 Lb.

(3.2 kg)

(1.8 kg)

(4.1 kg)

(1.8 kg)

(2.3 kg)

(2.3 kg)

27 Ears

80 Ears

18 Ears

54 Ears

5 Lb.

10 Lb.

(2.3 kg)

(2.3 kg)

(4.5 kg)

Peas, Green

Potatoes, Whole Russet

Spinach

Chopped Frozen

Defrosted

Fresh Cut

Squash, Acorn, Halves

Zucchini, Slices

Frozen Mixed Vegetables

Fruit, Blanch for Peeling

Grapefruit

Oranges

Pineapple, Whole for Cutting

17

5

3

25

8

6 – 7

3

4

6 Lb. (2.7 kg)

6 Lb. (2.7 kg)

2 Lb.

10 Lb.

5 Lb.

(1 kg)

10 Halves

(4.5 kg)

(2.3 kg)

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CLEANING

Cooking Compartment Drains

Keep compartment drains running freely. Inspect compartment drains daily for blockage. Remove any particles or debris from the perforated strainer daily or more often if needed.

After cooking greasy foods, close the doors and operate each compartment for 15 – 30 minutes to flush any residual grease and oils down the compartment drain. Pour one-half gallon

(2 liter)

of warm soapy water down the drain and rinse with one-half gallon (2 liter) of hot clear water.

Boiler Blowdown

To prevent malfunction of controls and clogging, it is essential to flush (blow down) the boiler every day.

This will flush out any accumulated minerals (left from the feed water) and aid in preventing internal scale build-up which, in time, would interfere with proper boiler operation. Failure to blow down the boiler every day may void the warranty applying to the controls. The presence of minerals in suspension is indicated by a murky or milky condition in the first portion of the water drained.

WARNING: THE WATER BEING DRAINED IS HOT AND UNDER PRESSURE. USE CARE WHEN

CLEANING OR SERVICING THE BOILER.

After the steamer boiler has been in operation, press [ 0 ] to blow down the boiler removing sediment, scale, or lime build-up in the boiler. The boiler will blow down for approximately 5 minutes.

WARNING: DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE CLEANING

Wash Compartment with Warm Soapy Water

Wash the inside of the compartment using warm soapy water and rinse with warm clear water.

Once a week thoroughly clean the exposed surfaces (sides, front, door, top) with a damp cloth and polish with a soft dry cloth. To remove discolorations, use a non-abrasive cleaner.

Door Gaskets

Clean gasket sealing surface of compartment doors to remove harmful food acids for maximum gasket life. Do not use any solvents. Wash with a cloth moistened in a solution of mild detergent and warm water. Rinse with a fresh cloth moistened with warm clear water to remove all traces of detergent. Wipe dry with a soft clean cloth. Never apply food oils or petroleum lubricants directly to the door gasket.

Petroleum based solvents and lubricants will shorten door gasket life.

Leave Compartment Doors Open

CAUTION: Leave the compartment doors slightly open when the steamer is not in use. When

the compartment is idle, never latch the door and apply pressure to the door gasket. Leaving the gasket under pressure can cause permanent deformation which will greatly shorten the gasket life.

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GUIDELINES FOR MAINTAINING STAINLESS STEEL SURFACES

There are three things that can break down stainless steel and allow corrosion to develop: 1) Abrasion;

2) Deposits and water; and 3) Chlorides.

Avoid rubbing with steel pads, wire brushes, or scrapers that can leave iron deposits on stainless steel; instead, use plastic scouring pads or soft cloths. For stubborn stains, use products such as Cameo,

Talc, or Zud First Impression. Always rub parallel to the polish lines or with the grain.

Hard water can leave deposits that promote rust on stainless steel. Treated water from softeners or certain filters can eliminate these mineral deposits. Other deposits from food or lubrication must be properly removed by cleaning. Use mild detergent and non-chloride cleaners. Rinse thoroughly. Wipe dry. If using chloride containing cleaners or sanitizers, rinse repeatedly to avoid stainless steel corrosion. Where appropriate, apply a polish recommended for stainless steel (such as Benefit or

Super Sheen) for extra protection and lustre.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: THE STEAMER AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING,

OR SERVICING THE STEAMER.

WARNING: THE COOKING COMPARTMENTS CONTAIN LIVE STEAM. STAY CLEAR WHILE

OPENING EACH DOOR.

BOILER BLOWDOWN

At least once daily after the steamer boiler has been in operation, press [ 0 ] to blow down the boiler in order to remove sediments, scalants, and lime build-up in the boiler.

BOILER PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE

At least once every day, check the pressure relief valve (set to open at 15 psi) to see that it is functioning properly. The valve is located on the top left side of the boiler. Trip the pressure relief valve when the steam gauge shows 4 psi or above. When steam escapes, release the valve.

DOOR GASKETS

If the door gasket is nicked or cut it must be replaced. Damage to the gasket sealing surface will cause steam leakage.

If a leak occurs in one corner only and gasket appears serviceable, turn the stainless steel screw on the gasket plate immediately adjacent to the leaking corner one-half turn counterclockwise. Do not attempt excessive turning of screws since misalignment of door is likely.

AIR INTAKE TO THE BLOWER

The air intake to the blower needs to be periodically (once a month) cleaned or wiped.

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SCALE RELATED MAINTENANCE

Periodic maintenance is necessary to keep your boiler clean and efficient. It is recommended that initially after three months of steamer usage you have your Vulcan Hart authorized servicer inspect the boiler and perform the below listed maintenance and inspections. Local water conditions and steamer usage will determine the frequency that this service must be repeated; however, a minimum recommendation is once a year. This maintenance is not covered by warranty.

• Descaler — Automatic descalers are provided inside the boiler to hold minerals in a suspended state so they can be flushed out. This descaler will be consumed. The rate of consumption depends upon the chemical makeup of the feed water and the average volume of feed water required. An inspection by service personnel is recommended until it is learned from experience what the normal life of the descalers are under your operating conditions.

• Boiler Scale — Have the servicer inspect the boiler through the hand hole for lime build-up. Have your servicer open the washout plug under the boiler and add water to flush out any loose scale.

If a build-up of scale is present that indicates the boiler should be delimed, have the servicer delime the boiler at this time. If a water treatment system that has its own delime procedure is being used, follow the procedures provided with the water treatment system.

• Boiler Drain Valve Strainer — Have your servicer clean the strainer screen as needed.

• Water Level Probes — Have your servicer inspect and clean the water level probes in the boiler.

WATER LEVEL GAUGE

Check the water level gauge sight glass daily. The correct water level is approximately one inch of water in the water level gauge sight glass.

Extremely murky water in the sight glass indicates bad water conditions. The boiler should be blown down. If conditions persist, have the boiler cleaned by your local Vulcan-Hart servicer.

FLUE

Annually, when the steamer is cool, check the flue and clear any obstructions.

BOILER INSPECTION PLATE

The plate must be removed for boiler inspection every 12 months according to state code. This must be done by a boiler inspector.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

P R O B L E M

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– 9 .

SERVICE AND PARTS INFORMATION

To obtain service and parts information concerning this steamer, contact the Vulcan-Hart Service

Agency in your area (refer to listing supplied with the steamer), or Vulcan-Hart Company Service

Department at the address or phone number shown on the front cover of this manual.

FORM 31178 (Jan. 2001)

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