Summary of Contents for ITW Food Equipment Group VULCAN V Series
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For additional information on Vulcan- Hart or to locate an authorized parts and service provider in your area, visit our website at www.VulcanEquipment.com. VULCAN-HART 3600 NORTH POINT BLVD. DIVISION OF ITW FOOD EQUIPMENT GROUP, LLC BALTIMORE, MD 21222 WWW.VULCANEQUIPMENT.COM F-38215 (12-16) REV 3...
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.
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STOP BOLTS IMPORTANT STOP BOLTS MUST BE IN POSITION FOR SAFE OPERATION OF GRID. IF DAMAGED OR MISSING, REPLACE AT ONCE. DO NOT OPERATE GRID WITHOUT BOLTS. – 3 –...
INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND CARE OF HEAVY DUTY BROILERS PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE GENERAL The manufacturer suggests that you thoroughly read this entire manual and carefully follow all of the instructions provided. Your Vulcan Broiler is produced with quality workmanship and material. Proper installation, usage and maintenance of your broiler will result in many years of satisfactory performance.
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LOCATION The equipment area must be kept free and clear of combustible substances. This broiler is design certified for installation with the following minimum clearances from combustible and noncombustible adjacent wall construction: ALL MODELS: Combustible Non-Combustible Back 6 in 6 in VIR1(B)(S)(C)F and VBB1(B)(S)(C)F RH Side 10 in...
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CERAMIC RADIANT BRICK INSTALLATION VBB and VST models are shipped with radiant ceramic bricks in a separate box packed inside the broiler or oven sections. Remove this box and unpack bricks. Handle bricks carefully as the ceramic is fragile and easily cracked. There are 18 total bricks and should be placed on the rails alongside the burners as shown.
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INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS - ALL BROILER MODELS Your broiler must be installed in accordance with: In the United States: 1. State and local codes. 2. National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI/Z223.1/NFPA #54 (latest edition). Copies may be obtained from The American Gas Association, Accredited Standards Committee Z223 @ 400 N. Capital St.
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LEVELING AND CONNECTING MANIFOLDS - ALL MODELS 1. Place the broiler in its exact position or battery lineup. 2. Using a carpenter level, level the broiler from front to rear and from side to side. Unless the broilers are level, they will not give proper cooking results, and equipment being batteried will not draw up tight.
GAS CONNECTIONS CAUTION: All gas supply connections and any pipe joint compound used must be resistant to the action of propane gases. Connect gas supply to the broiler(s). Make sure the pipes are clean and free of obstructions, dirt and piping compound. Codes require that a gas shutoff valve be installed in the gas line ahead of the broiler.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING: ELECTRICAL AND GROUNDING CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY WITH THE APPLICABLE PORTIONS OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND/OR OTHER LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES. WARNING: DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE MACHINE AND FOLLOW LOCKOUT / TAGOUT PROCEDURES WARNING: APPLIANCES EQUIPPED WITH A FLEXIBLE ELECTRIC SUPPLY CORD ARE PROVIDED WITH A THREE-PRONG GROUNDING PLUG.
OPERATION WARNING: THE BROILER AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING, AND SERVICING THE BROILER. CONTROLS Finishing Oven Door Option — Counterbalanced for easy opening. To open, lift and Handle the door handle up. To close the door, pull the handle straight down.
Broiler Control Valve — Regulates the flow of gas to the broiler burner. To operate the valve, turn it counterclockwise. Turn the knob clockwise to the OFF position to shut burners down. Grease Collector Handle — The grease pan must be checked frequently and emptied when it is about 3/4 full.
COOKING Preheat broiler for approx. 15 minutes. Burner life will be extended if the burners are turned off between cooking periods. Select the desired grid position and gas setting. It is recommended that gas input be reduced first when lower grid temperatures are desired. Further reduction in grid temperatures, if necessary, can then be obtained by lowering the grid position to any one of the several grid positions.
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CLEANING WARNING: DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE MACHINE AND FOLLOW LOCKOUT / TAGOUT PROCEDURES. Daily Exterior Clean the exterior finish of the broiler with a mild soap solution or similar grease-dissolving material. DO NOT use Dawn Dish Detergent. Broiler Clean the broiler and doors, especially if fruit pies or tomato sauce were baked or meats roasted, or if there have been any spillovers.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: THE BROILER AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING, AND SERVICING THE BROILER. WARNING: DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE MACHINE AND FOLLOW LOCKOUT / TAGOUT PROCEDURES. The efficient operation of this broiler depends upon a rather delicate balance between the volume of gas and the supply of air.
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