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VGCTS16 ML-114827 VECTS16 ML-114825 VGCTS16 SHOWN ON STAND - NOTICE - This Manual is prepared for the use of trained Vulcan Service Technicians and should not be used by those not properly qualified. If you have attended a Vulcan Service School for this product, you may be qualified to perform all the procedures described in this manual.
ROUND TILTING BRAISING PANS - GENERAL GENERAL INTRODUCTION The Vulcan round tilting braising pan (skillet) is a versatile piece of cooking equipment. It can be used to stew, simmer, sear, pan fry, grill or saute food products under an evenly distributed heating surface. Once the product is fully cooked, the pan can be tilted using the handle to empty the product from the pan.
120V MODEL NAT. PROP. NAT. PROP. RECOMMEND RECOMMEND 60HZ VGCTS16 30,000 30,000 10.0 11.0 11.0 14.0 TOOLS Standard Standard set of hand tools. VOM with an AC current tester (meter sensitivity should be at least 20,000 ohms per volt can be used).
ROUND TILTING BRAISING PANS - REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF PARTS REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF PARTS Refer to the appropriate illustration for component location and identity. Only major components are covered by a replacement procedure. ILLUSTRATION - ELECTRIC MODEL Page 5 of 24...
ROUND TILTING BRAISING PANS - REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF PARTS Disconnect heater lead wires and mark THERMOSTATS accordingly for proper replacement. (Electric Model) WARNING: DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE MACHINE AT THE MAIN CIRCUIT BOX. PLACE A TAG ON THE CIRCUIT BOX INDICATING THE CIRCUIT IS BEING SERVICED.
ROUND TILTING BRAISING PANS - REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF PARTS Disconnect the lead wires from the temperature RIGHT AND LEFT controller board. CONSOLE COVER Remove the mounting screws. Reverse procedure to install a new temperature WARNING: DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL controller and check for proper operation. POWER TO THE MACHINE AT THE MAIN CIRCUIT BOX.
ROUND TILTING BRAISING PANS - REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF PARTS Remove the screws securing the high limit to HEATING ELEMENTS the underside of the pan. Reverse procedure to install a new hi limit and WARNING: DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL check unit for proper operation. POWER TO THE MACHINE AT THE MAIN CIRCUIT BOX.
ROUND TILTING BRAISING PANS - REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF PARTS Remove those same components from the PAN ASSEMBLY underside of pan and set them aside for re-installing on replacement pan assembly. WARNING: DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE MACHINE AT THE MAIN CIRCUIT BOX.
ROUND TILTING BRAISING PANS - REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF PARTS Unbolt the braising pan from the mounting BEARINGS surface or stand. Lay the braising pan on its back to expose the WARNING: DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL four base plate mounting nuts and bolts. POWER TO THE MACHINE AT THE MAIN Remove the nuts and carriage bolts on the right CIRCUIT BOX.
ROUND TILTING BRAISING PANS - SERVICE PROCEDURES AND ADJUSTMENTS SERVICE PROCEDURES AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: CERTAIN PROCEDURES IN THIS SECTION REQUIRE ELECTRICAL TEST OR MEASUREMENTS WHILE POWER IS APPLIED TO THE MACHINE. EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION AT ALL TIMES. IF TEST POINTS ARE NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE, DISCONNECT POWER, ATTACH TEST EQUIPMENT AND REAPPLY POWER TO TEST.
ROUND TILTING BRAISING PANS - SERVICE PROCEDURES AND ADJUSTMENTS If the reading is less than 0.5 micro FLAME SENSE PROBE amps, turn thermostat and power (Gas Model) switch OFF. Check the flame sense probe for corrosion or grease build up and for loose or dirty connections on WARNING: THE FOLLOWING STEPS REQUIRE the terminal strips under the right and...
ROUND TILTING BRAISING PANS - SERVICE PROCEDURES AND ADJUSTMENTS HOT SURFACE IGNITOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER (GAS MODEL) AND POTENTIOMETER TEST (GAS MODEL) Check to see if hot surface ignitor is operating during ignition trial by: WARNING: THE FOLLOWING STEPS REQUIRE POWER TO BE APPLIED TO THE UNIT DURING Visual verification - HSI should be heating THE TEST.
ROUND TILTING BRAISING PANS - SERVICE PROCEDURES AND ADJUSTMENTS Potentiometer HEATING ELEMENTS Perform the following test procedure to verify the (ELECTRIC MODEL) potentiometer is functioning properly and to confirm the temperature setting of the dial. A V-O-M connected from TC (-) to the wiper (red) on the WARNING: THE FOLLOWING STEPS REQUIRE potentiometer will read a voltage that corresponds to POWER TO BE APPLIED TO THE UNIT DURING...
ROUND TILTING BRAISING PANS - ELECTRICAL OPERATION When burner lights, flame sense Gas Model probe detects flame, HSI de- Conditions. energizes after an 8.5 second ignition trial time, gas solenoid valve stays Unit connected to correct voltage, polarity open and heating begins. is correct and is properly grounded.
ROUND TILTING BRAISING PANS - TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING ALL MODELS WARNING: CERTAIN PROCEDURES IN THIS SECTION REQUIRE ELECTRICAL TESTS OR MEASUREMENTS WHILE POWER IS APPLIED TO THE MACHINE. EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION AT ALL TIMES. IF TEST POINTS ARE NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE, DISCONNECT POWER, ATTACH TEST EQUIPMENT AND REAPPLY POWER TO TEST.
ROUND TILTING BRAISING PANS - TROUBLESHOOTING GAS MODELS ONLY SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES Burner won’t light. Gas not on. Pan not down to close limit switch. Unit not properly grounded and/or polarity of incoming power is incorrect. Low incoming gas pressure. Gas solenoid valve malfunction.