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- Page 1 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL MODEL CMR34 GAS CHEESEMELTER ML-52198 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 , TEL.
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Page 2: Important For Your Safety
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. -
Page 3: Installation
The cheesemelter is produced with quality workmanship and material. Proper installation, usage and maintenance of your cheesemelter will result in many years of satisfactory performance. Vulcan-Hart Company suggests that you thoroughly read this entire manual and carefully follow all of the instructions provided. - Page 4 LOCATION Do not obstruct the air flow into and around the cheesemelter. This air flow is necessary for proper combustion of gases and for ventilation of the cheesemelter. Do not obstruct the flow of flue gases from the flue duct of the cheesemelter. It is recommended that the flue gases be ventilated to the outside of the building through a ventilation system installed by qualified personnel.
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Page 5: Installation Codes And Standards
INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS The cheesemelter must be installed in accordance with: 1. State and local codes. 2. In USA . . . National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 (latest edition) available from the American Gas Association, Inc., 1515 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22209. In Canada . - Page 6 4. Replace back top(s) and top castings on range. 5. After unpacking, remove the rack, drip pan and drip pan insert from the cheesemelter. 6. Make sure the mounting brackets are firmly attached to the top of the cheesemelter. Carefully lift the cheesemelter so that the cheesemelter support brackets are approximately one inch above the flue outlet of the back riser.
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Page 7: Gas Connections
TOP SUPPORT BRACKET SUPPORT BRACKETS RAIL PL-40722-1 PL-40723-1 Fig. 5 Fig. 6 5. Line up holes on top brackets. Attach self-tapping screw to each top bracket, and attach -16 bolt to each top bracket. Bolt thread through weld-nut on rail (beam support). 6. -
Page 8: Testing The Gas Supply System
Standard cheesemelters for use with natural gas are equipped with fixed orifices and a pressure regulator with a preset outlet pressure of 6" W.C. (water column). Standard cheesemelters for use with propane gas are equipped with fixed orifices and a pressure regulator with a preset outlet pressure of 10"... -
Page 9: Operation
OPERATION WARNING: THE CHEESEMELTER AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. BE CAREFUL WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING OR SERVICING THE CHEESEMELTER. CONTROLS — (Fig. 9) BURNER VALVE SLIDING SHELVES GREASE Fig. 9 PL-40733-1 Burner Valve — The burner valve regulates the flow of gas throughout the cheesemelter. Gas flow is increased by turning the valve counterclockwise. - Page 10 LIGHTING THE PILOT LIGHT 1. Turn on the main gas supply. 2. Turn on the burner valve and purge air from the line. Turn the burner valve off, wait five minutes. 3. Using a taper, light the pilots (Fig. 10). 4.
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Page 11: Loading And Unloading
To obtain service and parts information concerning the cheesemelters covered in this manual, contact the Vulcan-Hart Service Depot in your area (refer to listing supplied with the cheesemelter), or Vulcan- Hart Company Service Department at the address or phone number shown on the front cover of this manual. -
Page 12: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES Uneven heating 1. Temperature too low Side burning 2. Improper operation of cheesemelter 3. Fluctuating gas pressure Too much top heat 1. Temperature too high 2. Faulty ventilation 3. Excessive heat input 4. Over-rated (pressure too high or orifice(s) too large) Uneven heat side-to-side 1.