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VHX24, VHL2, VHL3 & VH3616 SERIES FOOD
STEAMERS & MHB24 SERIES STEAM
GENERATORS
MODELS
VHX24E
VHX24E5
VHX24G
VHX24G5
VHX24D
VHX24D5
VHL2G
VHL3G
VHL2E
VHL3E
VHL2D
VHL3D
MHB24E
MHB24G
VH3616G
VH3616E
VH3616D
For additional information on Vulcan-Hart or to locate an authorized parts
and service provider in your area, visit our website at www.vulcanhart.com
VULCAN-HART
DIVISION OF ITW FOOD EQUIPMENT GROUP, LLC
WWW.VULCANHART.COM
OPERATION MANUAL
ML-136033
ML-136034
ML-136031
ML-136032
ML-136035
ML-136036
ML-126323
ML-126324
ML-126855
ML-126856
ML-126858
ML-126859
ML-126857
ML-114954
ML-136000
ML-136001
ML-136002
INSTALLATION &
Model VHX24E
P.O. BOX 696, LOUISVILLE, KY 40201-0696
Model MHB24G
Model VHL2G
TEL. (502) 778-2791
FORM 35419 (Dec. 2004)
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- Page 1 VH3616G ML-136000 VH3616E ML-136001 VH3616D ML-136002 For additional information on Vulcan-Hart or to locate an authorized parts and service provider in your area, visit our website at www.vulcanhart.com VULCAN-HART DIVISION OF ITW FOOD EQUIPMENT GROUP, LLC WWW.VULCANHART.COM INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL Model VHX24E P.O.
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Page 2: Important For Your Safety
PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY OR DEATH. READ THE INSTALLATION, INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT. IN THE EVENT OF A POWER FAILURE, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS DEVICE. © VULCAN-HART, 2004 IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, OPERATING – 2 –... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Connected to a Boiler Location — Direct Connected Steamers Direct Steam Connections Startup Test Run — VHX24 & VH3616 Series Steamers Startup Test Run — VHL2 & VHL3 Series Steamers OPERATION Boiler Controls — Gas or Electric Gas Boiler Electric Boiler Compartment Controls —... - Page 4 Operating VHL2 & VHL3 Steamers with Standard Automatic Compartment Controls Pre-Vent Compartment Controls — VHL2 & VHL3 Steamers Operating VHL2 & VHL3 with Pre-Vent Compartment Controls Selection of Pans for Steam Cooking in VHL2 & VHL3 Steamers Cooking Hints Suggested Cooking Guidelines Cleaning...
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Page 5: General
If the supply and equipment requirements do not agree, do not proceed with the installation. Contact your dealer or Vulcan-Hart Company immediately. -
Page 6: Leveling - All Steamers & Steam Generators
LEVELING — ALL STEAMERS & STEAM GENERATORS Position the steamer or steam generator in its final installed location. Place a level on the horizontal area of the cabinet. Adjust the feet to level the steamer or steam generator in both the left-to-right and front-to-rear directions. -
Page 7: Location - Gas Powered Steamers & Steam Generators
Temperatures in the boiler can briefly reach as high as 212°F ( temperature of drain water be no greater than 140°F ( boilers, some provision for lowering the water temperature must be provided by the user or installer to meet this code requirement. LOCATION —... -
Page 8: Testing The Gas Supply System
TESTING THE GAS SUPPLY SYSTEM When the gas supply pressure exceeds must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system. When the gas supply pressure is supply system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve. FLUE GAS EXHAUST 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 vented to the outside of the building through a ventilation system installed by qualified personnel. -
Page 9: Location - Electric Steamers & Steam Generators
LOCATION — ELECTRIC STEAMERS & STEAM GENERATORS Position the steamer or steam generator in its final location. The recommended clearance for proper operation is 36" ( from combustible or non-combustible construction is 0" at the sides and back. The recommended clearance for service access is 18"... -
Page 10: Connection Of Other Steam Cooking Equipment To An Electric Or Gas Boiler
4. A minimum flow rate of 34 pounds ( steamers. A pressure-reducing valve is furnished and set at 10 psi ( modules can be interconnected to the steamer. Consult Vulcan-Hart for recommendations. ) on the left side of the boiler 1.9 cm "... -
Page 11: Startup Test Run - Vhx24 & Vh3616 Series Steamers
If heating does not begin after 30 seconds, press [ O ] on the power switch for OFF, wait 5 minutes, then repeat steps 1 through 5. If heatup does not occur after 3 tries, press [ O ] on the power switch for OFF and contact an authorized Vulcan-Hart servicer. Verify that the gas supply is adequate: •... -
Page 12: Startup Test Run - Vhl2 & Vhl3 Series Steamers
If heating does not begin after 30 seconds, press [ O ] on the power switch for OFF, wait 5 minutes, then repeat steps 1 through 5. If heatup does not occur after 3 tries, press [ O ] on the power switch for OFF and contact an authorized Vulcan-Hart servicer. – 12 –... - Page 13 Verify that the gas supply is adequate: • Monitor gas pilot pressure as the main burner lights. Sufficient gas supply will not allow the gas pilot pressure to drop when the main burner gas valve is energized. • Gas pilot pressure dropping more than 0.25" W.C. indicates an insufficient supply. Larger diameter (ID) gas supply piping to the steamer must be used.
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Page 14: Operation
BOILER CONTROLS — GAS (Figs. 2, 3) or ELECTRIC (Figs. 2, 4) HIGH PRESSURE LIGHT WATER LEVEL GAUGE BOILER PRESSURE GAUGE Fig. 2 Water Level Gauge • The correct water level is approximately 1" ( glass. • The manual valves at the top and bottom of the water level gauge (Fig. 3) must be fully open (counterclockwise). -
Page 15: Gas Boiler
Gas Boiler (Fig. 3) PROBE HOUSING BLOWDOWN VALVE WATER INLET VALVE Electric Boiler (Fig. 4) PROBE HOUSING BLOWDOWN VALVE CONDENSATE WATER INLET VALVE Probe Housing Blowdown Valve • Open periodically (monthly) to blow down the probes and to remove sediment and scale buildup. •... -
Page 16: Compartment Controls - Vhx24 & Vh3616 Series Steamers
COMPARTMENT CONTROLS — VHX24 & VH3616 SERIES STEAMERS (Fig. 5) 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. READY LIGHT TIMER... -
Page 17: Operating Vhx24 & Vh3616 Series Steamers
OPERATING VHX24 & VH3616 SERIES STEAMERS Press [ I ] and wait until the boiler is filled to the required level. Both the low water and high pressure indicator lights are lit. Press the reset switch when its green indicator light is lit. Both the low water and high pressure indicator lights must go off before heating will begin. -
Page 18: Standard Automatic Compartment Controls - Vhl2 & Vhl3 Steamers
STANDARD AUTOMATIC COMPARTMENT CONTROLS — VHL2 & VHL3 STEAMERS (Fig. 6) 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. -
Page 19: Operating Vhl2 & Vhl3 Steamers With Standard Automatic Compartment Controls
OPERATING VHL2 & VHL3 STEAMERS WITH STANDARD AUTOMATIC COMPARTMENT CONTROLS Prepare vegetables, fruits, meats, seafood and poultry as you would for steam cooking or cooking in water: clean, separate, cut, remove stems, etc., and place in a pan. Place loaded pans in the compartment and close the compartment door. Turn the door screw handle clockwise to seal the door gasket. -
Page 20: Pre-Vent Compartment Controls - Vhl2 & Vhl3 Steamers
PRE-VENT ™ COMPARTMENT CONTROLS — VHL2 & VHL3 STEAMERS (Fig. 7) 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. -
Page 21: Operating Vhl2 & Vhl3 With Pre-Vent Compartment Controls
OPERATING VHL2 & VHL3 WITH PRE-VENT COMPARTMENT CONTROLS Prepare vegetables, fruits, meats, seafood and poultry as you would for steam cooking or cooking in water: clean, separate, cut, remove stems, etc., and place in a pan. Place loaded pans in the compartment and close the compartment door. Turn the door screw handle clockwise to seal the door gasket. -
Page 22: Selection Of Pans For Steam Cooking In Vhl2 & Vhl3 Steamers
SELECTION OF PANS FOR STEAM COOKING IN VHL2 & VHL3 STEAMERS Vulcan Adapt-A-Pan steamer compartments (Fig. 8) are designed to accept combinations of the following perforated or solid cooking pans. PAN SELECTION — VHL2 & VHL3 STEAMERS Max Qty Pan Size 12"... -
Page 23: 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. Preheating of compartments is necessary for satisfactory results except for VHL2 & VHL3 steamers with Pre-Vent Automatic Controls. - Page 24 PRODUCTS TO BE COOKED IN PERFORATED PANS PRODUCT Clams Frozen Fresh, Cherrystone King Crab, Frozen Claws Legs Lobster Tail, Frozen Lobster, Live, 10 to 12" (25.4 to 30.5 cm) Salmon Fillets, Frozen, 8 Oz. (227 grams) Each Scallops, Fresh Scrod Fillets, Fresh Eggs Hard Cooked Soft Cooked...
- Page 25 PRODUCTS TO BE COOKED IN PERFORATED PANS PRODUCT Brussel Sprouts, Frozen Cabbage, Fresh 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 Peas, Green Potatoes, Whole Russet Spinach...
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Page 26: Cleaning
CLEANING WARNING: DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE MACHINE AND FOLLOW LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURES BEFORE 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 or seafood, close the doors and operate each compartment for 15 to 30 minutes to flush any residual grease and oils down the compartment drain. -
Page 27: Guidelines For Maintaining Stainless Steel Surfaces
GUIDELINES FOR MAINTAINING STAINLESS STEEL SURFACES There are four things that can break down stainless steel and allow corrosion to develop: 1) abrasion, 2) deposits, 3) water and 4) 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. -
Page 28: Maintenance
4 psi or above. When steam escapes, release the valve. DOOR GASKETS — VHX24, VHL2 & VHL3 SERIES STEAMERS If the door gasket is nicked or cut, it must be replaced. Damage to the gasket sealing surface will cause steam leakage. -
Page 29: Scale Related Maintenance (Gas & Electric Boilers)
Periodic maintenance is necessary to keep your boiler clean and efficient. Initially, after three months of steamer usage, it is recommended that you have your Vulcan-Hart authorized servicer inspect the boiler and perform the descaler maintenance described below. Local water conditions and steamer usage will determine the frequency that this service must be repeated;... -
Page 30: Troubleshooting
Water flows into drain when unit is off. SERVICE AND PARTS INFORMATION To obtain service and parts information concerning this model, contact the Vulcan-Hart Service Agency in your area (refer to our website, www.vulcanhart.com for a complete listing of Authorized Service and Parts depots). - Page 31 NOTES – 31 –...
- Page 32 NOTES FORM 35419 (Dec. 2004) PRINTED IN U.S.A. – 32 –...