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VG30, VG40, VE30 & VE40 BRAISING PANS
MODELS
VG30
VG40
VE30
VE40
For additional information on Vulcan-Hart Company 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-126847
ML-126848
ML-126849
ML-126850
INSTALLATION &
Model VE40
3600 NORTH POINT BLVD.
BALTIMORE, MD 21222
FORM 31227 REV A (05-08)
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Summary of Contents for ITW Food Equipment Group Vulcan VG30
- Page 1 For additional information on Vulcan-Hart Company or to locate an authorized parts and service provider in your area, visit our website at www.vulcanhart.com VULCAN-HART 3600 NORTH POINT BLVD. DIVISION OF ITW FOOD EQUIPMENT GROUP, LLC BALTIMORE, MD 21222 WWW.VULCANHART.COM FORM 31227 REV A (05-08)
- Page 2 VG30, VG40, VE30 & VE40 BRAISING PANS 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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Page 3: Table Of Contents
VG30, VG40, VE30 & VE40 BRAISING PANS TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL .............................4 INSTALLATION ............................4 Unpacking ............................4 Location ............................4 Installation Codes and Standards ....................6 Leveling and Anchoring the Tilting Braising Pan ................6 Service Connections ........................6 Testing the Gas Supply System ....................7 Gas Connections ..........................7 Flue Connections ..........................7 Electrical Connections ........................8... -
Page 4: General
VG30, VG40, VE30 & VE40 BRAISING PANS Installation, Operation and Care of TILTING BRAISING PANS MODELS VG30, VG40, VE30 & VE40 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE GENERAL Vulcan-Hart Tilting Braising Pans are available in two sizes. Models VG30 and VE30 have a 30-gallon (114 L) capacity, and Models VG40 and VE40 have a 40-gallon (151 L) capacity. - Page 5 VG30, VG40, VE30 & VE40 BRAISING PANS The installation location must allow adequate clearances for servicing and proper operation. Recommended clearances are 24" (61 cm) on the sides and back (for servicing), and 36" (91 cm) on the front. The braising pan must be installed so that the flow of combustion and ventilation air will not be obstructed.
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Page 6: Installation Codes And Standards
VG30, VG40, VE30 & VE40 BRAISING PANS INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS The Vulcan braising pan must be installed in accordance with: In the United States of America: State and local codes. 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. -
Page 7: Testing The Gas Supply System
VG30, VG40, VE30 & VE40 BRAISING PANS TESTING THE GAS SUPPLY SYSTEM When test pressures exceed psig (3.45 kPa), the tilting braising pan and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system. When test presures are psig (3.45 kPa) or less, the tilting braising pan must be isolated from the gas supply system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve. -
Page 8: Electrical Connections
VG30, VG40, VE30 & VE40 BRAISING PANS ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (See Fig. 2) Disconnect the electrical power to the machine and follow Lockout / Tagout procedures. Appliances equipped with a flexible electric supply cord are provided with a three-prong grounding plug. It is imperative that this plug be connected into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle. -
Page 9: Installation Diagram
VG30, VG40, VE30 & VE40 BRAISING PANS INSTALLATION DIAGRAM IMPORTANT SERVICE CONNECTIONS: 1. A pressure regulator sized for this unit is included. Natural gas 7" W.C., propane gas 11" W.C. supply pressure. GAS BRAISING PAN: 2. Gas line connecting to appliance must be "... -
Page 10: Operation
VG30, VG40, VE30 & VE40 BRAISING PANS OPERATION The tilting braising pan and its parts are hot. Use care when operating, cleaning or servicing the braising pan. BEFORE FIRST USE Use a noncorrosive, grease-dissolving commercial cleaner to clean the protective metal oils from all surface parts and the interior of the tilting braising pan. - Page 11 VG30, VG40, VE30 & VE40 BRAISING PANS Lighting and Shutdown of Pilot Lighting instructions are also located on the front panel. 1. Turn main gas supply to the braising pan to the ON position at the shutoff valve. 2. Lower the braising pan (see OPERATION OF LIFTING SYSTEM in this manual). The braising pan will not operate with the pan in the UP position (5 degrees or higher from horizontal).
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Page 12: Electric Heat Braising Pans
VG30, VG40, VE30 & VE40 BRAISING PANS ELECTRIC HEAT BRAISING PANS Controls (see Fig. 3) Thermostat — Sets desired cooking temperature. On/Off Switch (Black) — Turns the braising pan on and off. Power Light (Amber) — When lit, indicates the machine is turned on. Heat Light (Red) —... -
Page 13: Unloading Prepared Foods
VG30, VG40, VE30 & VE40 BRAISING PANS Braising Pans with Manual Lift (Standard) 1. Raise the lid. The crank for the manual lift system is packaged separately. 2. There are two pins on one end of the crank. Insert the crank through the hole on the control panel so that the two pins engage in the slots of the speed reducer coupling located behind the panel. -
Page 14: Steaming Inserts (Optional)
VG30, VG40, VE30 & VE40 BRAISING PANS STEAMING INSERTS (Optional) Your tilting braising pan can be used for steaming frozen and fresh foods. The 30-gallon (114 L) pans (Models VE30 or VG30) can be loaded with a maximum of two 12" x 20" x 4" (30 cm x 50.8 cm x 10 cm) deep steaming pans. -
Page 15: Cleaning
VG30, VG40, VE30 & VE40 BRAISING PANS CLEANING Disconnect the electrical power to the machine and follow Lockout / Tagout procedures before cleaning. Clean your braising pan regularly. Keep the plate surface clean. To produce evenly cooked, perfectly braised products, keep the pan surface free from carbonized grease. Carbonized grease on the surface hinders the transfer of heat from the pan surface to the food. -
Page 16: Cooking Guidelines (Domestic Measurements)
VG30, VG40, VE30 & VE40 BRAISING PANS COOKING GUIDELINES (Domestic Measurements) The guidelines given below are suggested quantities, temperature settings and estimated numbers of orders per load and per hour. When two temperatures are given, the first is to start the product and the second is to finish the product. - Page 17 VG30, VG40, VE30 & VE40 BRAISING PANS BATCHES VG30/VE30 VG40/VE40 PORTION TEMP. PER LOAD PER LOAD ITEM SIZE (°F) HOUR QTY. PORTIONS QTY. PORTIONS VEGETABLES CANNED 3 oz. 30 lb. 45 lb. FRESH Beans, Wax, Green 3 oz. 25 lb. 50 lb.
- Page 18 VG30, VG40, VE30 & VE40 BRAISING PANS BATCHES VG30/VE30 VG40/VE40 PORTION TEMP. PER LOAD PER LOAD ITEM SIZE (°F) HOUR QTY. PORTIONS QTY. PORTIONS CHICKEN Pan Fried 2 – 50 pieces 80 pieces Whole 2 oz. 350 – 200 16 – 5 lb. 24 –...
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Page 19: Cooking Guidelines (Metric Measurements)
VG30, VG40, VE30 & VE40 BRAISING PANS COOKING GUIDELINES (Metric Measurements) The guidelines given below are suggested quantities, temperature settings and estimated numbers of orders per load and per hour. When two temperatures are given, the first is to start the product and the second is to finish the product. - Page 20 VG30, VG40, VE30 & VE40 BRAISING PANS BATCHES VG30/VE30 VG40/VE40 PORTION TEMP. PER LOAD PER LOAD ITEM SIZE (°C) HOUR QTY. PORTIONS QTY. PORTIONS VEGETABLES CANNED 85 g 14 kg 20 kg FRESH Beans, Wax, Green 85 g 11 kg 23 kg Beets 85 g...
- Page 21 VG30, VG40, VE30 & VE40 BRAISING PANS BATCHES VG30/VE30 VG40/VE40 PORTION TEMP. PER LOAD PER LOAD ITEM SIZE (°C) HOUR QTY. PORTIONS QTY. PORTIONS CHICKEN Pan Fried 2 – 50 pieces 80 pieces Whole 57 g 177 – 93 16 – 2 kg 24 –...
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Page 22: Maintenance
VG30, VG40, VE30 & VE40 BRAISING PANS MAINTENANCE Disconnect the electrical power to the machine and follow Lockout / Tagout procedures before performing any maintenance. The tilting braising pan and its parts are hot. Use care when operating, cleaning or servicing the braising pan. LUBRICATION Lid Mechanism 1. -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
VG30, VG40, VE30 & VE40 BRAISING PANS TROUBLESHOOTING GAS HEAT BRAISING PANS Problem Possible Cause Burners do not come on. 1. The power is off or unit is unplugged. 2. The gas supply to the braising pan is off. 3. The thermostat is not set. 4. -
Page 24: Service And Parts Information
VG30, VG40, VE30 & VE40 BRAISING PANS 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 deports).
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