Gs, gl & gt series fully steam jacketed gas kettles (6 pages)
Summary of Contents for Vulcan-Hart VGL20
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VGL SERIES GAS STEAM KETTLES MODEL VGL20 VGL40 VGL60 VGL20E VGL40E VGL60E 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. (502) 7 7 8 - 2 7 9 1 FORM 30909 (1-95) INSTALLATION &...
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.
NOTE: if this kettle is being installed above 2000 feet altitude, contact your Vulcan-authorized service office to assure that the proper orifice size for your elevation has been installed.
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— it must vent to the atmosphere. PRESSURE GAUGE Check the pressure gauge on the front panel before operating. If the pressure gauge does not indicate 20 to 30 inches of mercury column vacuum, contact your authorized Vulcan-authorized servicer to re- establish the vacuum. WATER CONNECTION...
GAS CONNECTION The data plate on the lower right side of the kettle indicates the type of gas your unit is equipped to burn. DO NOT connect to any other gas type. A 1" NPT line is provided at the rear for the connection. Each kettle is equipped with an internal pressure regulator which is set for 4"...
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Refer to the electrical diagram attached to the inside of the front panel and to ELECTRICAL DATA. MODEL Volts / Hz / Ph 115 / 60 / 1 VGL Series 208 / 60 / 1 or 3 236 / 60 / 1 or 3 Cord Connected Steam Kettles WARNING: THE SUPPLY CORD ON THE STEAM KETTLE IS PROVIDED WITH A GROUNDING PLUG.
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USING THE GAS CONTROL (Kettles with Pilot Lights) A. Lighting 1. Turn thermostat to lowest position and turn the power switch OFF. 2. Open control panel access door. 3. Turn dial on combination control to pilot position. NOTE: Any gas service valves exterior to the unit should be open.
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USING THE GAS CONTROL (Kettles with Electronic Ignition) Units equipped with electronic ignition do not require "lighting" the pilot with a match. A. Lighting 1. Turn thermostat to lowest position and turn the power switch OFF. 2. Open control panel access door. 3.
DAILY OPERATION Daily operation should consist of turning on the power switch and setting the thermostat for the desired temperature. It is recommenced the kettle be preheated empty prior to use. Milk or egg based products should be placed in the kettle before heating, however, to prevent sticking. The kettle is preheated when the cooking light goes off for the first time.
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Operational Performance Check — To bring 12 gallons of water from 60 F to 212 F, starting the kettle from a cold start, should take about 28 to 32 minutes. SERVICE Contact your local Vulcan-authorized servicer for any repairs or adjustments needed on this equipment. – 11 –...
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FORM 30909 (1-95) PRINTED IN U.S.A. – 12 –...
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