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Vulcan-Hart VMCS-101 Service Manual

Heavy duty electric griddle top
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This Manual is prepared for the use of trained Vulcan Service
Technicians and should not be used by those not properly
qualified.
This manual is not intended to be all encompassing. If you have
not attended a Vulcan Service School for this product, you should
read, in its entirety, the repair procedure you wish to perform to
determine if you have the necessary tools, instruments and skills
required to perform the procedure. Procedures for which you do
not have the necessary tools, instruments and skills should be
performed by a trained Vulcan Service Technician.
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A product of Vulcan-Hart
SERVICE MANUAL
VMCS HEAVY DUTY ELECTRIC
GRIDDLE TOP
MODELS
VMCS-101
VMCS-102
VMCS-201
VMCS-202
- NOTICE -
3600 North Point Blvd Baltimore, MD 21222
F45571 (0316)

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  • Page 1 ITW FEG, and by accepting this manual you agree that you will return it to ITW FEG promptly upon its request for such return at any time in the future. A product of Vulcan-Hart 3600 North Point Blvd Baltimore, MD 21222 F45571 (0316)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    VMCS HEAVY DUTY ELECTRIC GRIDDLE TOP TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL ....................3 INTRODUCTION .

  • Page 3: General

    (aluminum core interior with 304 Series stainless steel exterior) for fast temperature recovery and even heating. SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL 1 Phase Model Voltage Power AMP Draw VMCS-101 208V 3.6 kW 17.3 VMCS-102 240V 3.6 kW 15.0 VMCS-201 208V 3.6 kW 17.3 VMCS-202 240V 3.6 kW...

  • Page 4: Removal And Replacement Of Parts

    VMCS HEAVY DUTY ELECTRIC GRIDDLE TOP - REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF PARTS REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF PARTS REMOVE CLAMSHELL FROM FRAME Disconnect the electrical power to the machine and follow lockout / tagout procedures. Ensure clamshell and griddle are cool to touch before servicing. NOTE: This procedure requires two people to remove clamshell.
  • Page 5 VMCS HEAVY DUTY ELECTRIC GRIDDLE TOP - REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF PARTS Fig. 7 Fully raise clamshell to access the left arm wireway cover on the bottom of arm. Fig. 5 Remove wireway cover (1, Fig. 8) from the Push lower pivot rod out from the spring mount bottom of left arm.

  • Page 6: Top Control Box Cover

    VMCS HEAVY DUTY ELECTRIC GRIDDLE TOP - REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF PARTS Fig. 9 Lift the control box mounting shelf (1, Fig. 10) and place to the side. Feed the power supply wires (2, Fig. 10) back into the left arm enough to clear control box.

  • Page 7: Power Switch

    VMCS HEAVY DUTY ELECTRIC GRIDDLE TOP - REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF PARTS Fig. 15 Reverse procedure to install. NOTE: Ensure that terminal connections are completely seated and tight. Fig. 13 Check for proper operation. Reverse procedure to install. INDICATOR LIGHTS POWER SWITCH Disconnect the Disconnect the...

  • Page 8: Power Cord

    VMCS HEAVY DUTY ELECTRIC GRIDDLE TOP - REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF PARTS Fig. 17 Fig. 19 Reverse procedure to install. Pull wire out from the left arm wire way, thought NOTE: Ensure that terminal connections are grommet in top control box, through the upper completely seated and tight.

  • Page 9: Control Thermostat

    VMCS HEAVY DUTY ELECTRIC GRIDDLE TOP - REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF PARTS Reverse procedure to install. When installing, do not bend and kink the capillary tube or damage to the control may occur. Check for proper operation. CONTROL THERMOSTAT Disconnect the electrical power to the machine and follow lockout / tagout procedures.
  • Page 10 VMCS HEAVY DUTY ELECTRIC GRIDDLE TOP - REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF PARTS Note wire tie locations and remove from capillary tube and wire bundle. Note heating element wire locations (1, Fig. 26) and disconnect from terminal strip. Fig. 28 Fig. 26 Lift platen insulation and retainer from claimshell.

  • Page 11: Heating Elements

    VMCS HEAVY DUTY ELECTRIC GRIDDLE TOP - REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF PARTS 11. Reverse procedure to install. Do not bend and kink the capillary tube or damage to the control may occur. 12. Check for proper operation. Position capillary bulb to the side. HEATING ELEMENTS Remove the remaining 7 mounting nuts (3, Fig.

  • Page 12: Arm Mechanism

    VMCS HEAVY DUTY ELECTRIC GRIDDLE TOP - REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF PARTS ARM MECHANISM Disconnect the electrical power to the machine and follow lockout / tagout procedures. Remove springs from rear housing to release system tension as outlined under REMOVE CLAMSHELL FROM FRAME.
  • Page 13 VMCS HEAVY DUTY ELECTRIC GRIDDLE TOP - REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF PARTS Fig. 38 Remove cap from arm being replaced (cap is threaded). Fig. 39 Pull arm straight off the upper pivot rod. NOTE: The arm handle is a loose fit between the arms and will fall away when either arm is removed.

  • Page 14: Service Procedures And Adjustments

    VMCS HEAVY DUTY ELECTRIC GRIDDLE TOP - SERVICE PROCEDURES AND ADJUSTMENTS SERVICE PROCEDURES AND ADJUSTMENTS Certain procedures in this section require electrical test or measurements while power is applied to the machine. Exercise extreme caution at all times and follow Arc Flash procedures.

  • Page 15: Thermostat Test

    VMCS HEAVY DUTY ELECTRIC GRIDDLE TOP - SERVICE PROCEDURES AND ADJUSTMENTS If voltage is correct, check current draw (amps) through the heating element lead wires. NOTE: This method is preferred over a resistance check when a clamp on type amp meter is available. If current draw is correct then heating element is functioning properly.

  • Page 16: Electrical Operation

    VMCS HEAVY DUTY ELECTRIC GRIDDLE TOP - ELECTRICAL OPERATION ELECTRICAL OPERATION COMPONENT LOCATION ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION High Limit Reset - Access Plug Thermostat Cover Thermostat Adjustment Knob High Limit Reset Button Power Switch Power Light (Amber) Heating Light (Amber) COMPONENT FUNCTION Power Switch .

  • Page 17: Wiring Diagram

    VMCS HEAVY DUTY ELECTRIC GRIDDLE TOP - ELECTRICAL OPERATION High Limit ... . Protects griddle top by cutting power to heating element if temperature goes above 624°F. A manual reset device (after cool down). Heating Element .

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    VMCS HEAVY DUTY ELECTRIC GRIDDLE TOP - TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE Thermostat set too low for current griddle temperature. High limit tripped - Press reset button (after cool down). Heat does not come on when power switch is turned ON. High limit malfunction.
  • Page 19 VMCS HEAVY DUTY ELECTRIC GRIDDLE TOP - TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE Temperature set too high or too low. Cooking surface needs to be cleaned. See Operation & Field Installation Manual. Food sticks to cooking surface. Cooking surface not covered with enough cooking oil.

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