• Installation of electrical service. Your Vertical Contact Toaster Model VCT-20 is manu- • Normal maintenance as outlined in this manual. factured from the finest materials available and is assembled to Roundup’s strict quality standards. This •...
Service/Technical Assistance Refer to the service agency directory included with your unit. If you experience any problems with the installation or operation of your unit, contact your local Roundup Authorized Service Agency Authorized Service Agency. Name: Fill in the information below and have it handy when Phone No.:...
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VERTICAL CONTACT TOASTER In addition to the warnings and cautions in this manual, • Bread may burn. Therefore toasters must use the following guidelines for safe operation of the not be used near or below curtains or other unit. combustible walls and materials. Failure to maintain safe operating distances may cause •...
VERTICAL CONTACT TOASTER SPECIFICATIONS Model Designation Electrical Specifications at Listed Voltages HEATED BASE UNITS VCT-20XX 208/240 Watts Amps Hertz TYPE OF POWER CORD H = HARMONIZED Volt Unit at C = COMMERCIAL 3330 16.0 50/60 TYPE OF PLUG I = IEC-309 WARNING C= CEE 7/7 ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD.
VERTICAL CONTACT TOASTER INSTALLATION Unpacking CAUTION Failure to use Release Sheets may result in damage 1. Remove the unit and all packing materials from to the unit and loss of warranty coverage. shipping carton. 2. Open the included large box. It should contain the following: CAUTION •...
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VERTICAL CONTACT TOASTER Figure 1. VCT-20 Toaster Release Sheet Heat Shield Retainer Clips Release Sheet Rear Cleated Belt Wrap Rear Belt Rotation Conveyor Belt Chain Platen Front Conveyor Belt Chain Conveyor Front Safety Cleated Belt Interlock Wrap Switch Front Conveyor...
Maintenance section of this manual. Temperature Adjustments The VCT-20 uses a Platen Heater and two Auxiliary Air Heaters. The Platen Heater consists of a heating element built into the Platen to toast the cut side of the bun.
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VERTICAL CONTACT TOASTER TEMPERATURE CONTROL PANEL NOTE: The term “setpoint temperature” refers to “Heat On” LED will blink on/off during warm-up and when either the desired temperature setting. platen or auxiliary air heaters are calling for heat. To display the actual Platen temperature - providing it is over 440°...
VERTICAL CONTACT TOASTER “HI” will flash if platen “HI” and the Platen Setpoint 1. Press both buttons at the same temperature exceeds 591°F tempereature will flash if time for 1 second to start adjust- (310°C) or if platen thermocouple auxiliary heaters temperature ment sequence.
VERTICAL CONTACT TOASTER MAINTENANCE 6. Close the rear Conveyor Cover, Reinstall the WARNING Heat Shield, plug in the power cord, turn the unit Turn the unit off, disconnect the power source, and on, count 15 seconds, then turn the unit off and allow the unit to cool down 30 minutes before per- unplug the unit.
VERTICAL CONTACT TOASTER Upper Support Rod Belt Rotation Replacing Belt Wraps and Measuring the Conveyor Belt Chains and Roller Tensioners (Every 3 - 6 months) REPLACING BELT WRAPS Lower NOTE: Depending on toaster usage and how well Support Rod they are cleaned daily, the black cleated Belt Wraps should last between 3 - 6 Belt Wrap months.
VERTICAL CONTACT TOASTER Rotation Upper Support Rod Large Link P/N 0800121 Small Link P/N 0800204 Figure 14. Removing Conveyor Belt Chains P/N 1010727 Rev. D 07/04...
VERTICAL CONTACT TOASTER TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING To avoid possible personal injury and/or damage to the unit, inspection, test and repair of electrical equipment should be performed by qualified service personnel. The unit should be unplugged when servicing, except when electrical tests are required. Use extreme care during electrical circuit tests. Live circuits will be exposed. Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action...
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VERTICAL CONTACT TOASTER TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Conveyor does not Safety Interlock Switch is not acti- Reposition the Heat Shield properly. turn. vated. Heat Shield is bent or damaged. Replace Heat Shield (P/N 0011528). Damaged or Missing Roller Adjust or replace Roller Tensioner(s).
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VERTICAL CONTACT TOASTER TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Crowns and/or Heels Belt Wraps not being cleaned prop- Clean Belt Wraps as described in the Maintenance must be forced into erly. section of this manual. the toaster. Buns Conveyor Belt Wraps are not tacky/ Clean Belt Wraps.
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VERTICAL CONTACT TOASTER TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Toaster makes unusu- Compression Settings are too tight. Set Compression Settings to the correct (or larger) al sounds. setting. Conveyor Belt Wrap is installed Belt Wraps must be installed as described in the incorrectly.
Authorized Service Agency to reach the Equipment location. 2. Roundup reserves the right to make changes in design or add any improvements on any product. The right is always reserved to modify equipment because of factors beyond our control and government regulations. Changes to update equip- ment do not constitute a warranty charge.
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