Vulcan-Hart K20EL Installation & Operation Manual

Vulcan-Hart K20EL Installation & Operation Manual

Electric stationary and tilting kettles

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ELECTRIC
STATIONARY AND

TILTING KETTLES

MODEL
MIL
K20EL
136073
K40EL
136074
K60EL
136075
K20ETL
136077
K40ELT
136078
K60ELT
136079
For additional information on Vulcan-Hart 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
INSTALLATION &
OPERATION MANUAL
60
30
90
0
120
30
150
vac
Hg
psi
K40EL
3600 NORTH POINT BLVD.
BALTIMORE, MD 21222
FORM 35457 (10-09)

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Summary of Contents for Vulcan-Hart K20EL

  • Page 1: Tilting Kettles

    K40ELT 136078 K60ELT 136079 K40EL For additional information on Vulcan-Hart 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...
  • Page 2: Important For Your Safety

    ELECTRIC STATIONARY KETTLES IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO INSTALL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, WHO SHOULD PERFORM THE INITIAL FIELD START-UP AND ADJUSTMENTS OF THE EQUIPMENT COVERED BY THIS MANUAL. : Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ELECTRIC STATIONARY KETTLES CONTENTS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY ....................2 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF K20EL/ELT, K40EL/ELT AND K60EL/ELT ELECTRIC KETTLES ......... 4 GENERAL ........................... 4 MODEL CHART ......................... 4 DATA PLATE LOCATION ......................4 INSTALLATION ..........................5 UNPACKING ..........................5 INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS ................
  • Page 4: Installation, Operation And Maintenance Of K20El/Elt, K40El/Elt And K60El/Elt Electric Kettles

    ELECTRIC STATIONARY KETTLES INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF K20EL/ELT, K40EL/ELT AND K60EL/ELT ELECTRIC KETTLES DATA PLATE LOCATION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE The data plate stating the model number, serial number and the electrical characteristics is located on the back of Control Panel. The GENERAL National Board Data Plate is located on the Vulcan Steam Jacketed Kettles are produced...
  • Page 5: Installation

    ELECTRIC STATIONARY KETTLES INSTALLATION UNPACKING LOCATION This kettle was inspected before leaving the Stationary Kettle factory. The transportation company assumes full responsibility for safe delivery upon Position the kettle in its final location. Check that acceptance of the shipment. there are sufficient clearances for operating and Immediately after unpacking, check for servicing the kettle, and proper clearance of the possible shipping damage.
  • Page 6: Minimum Clearance Requirements And Recommended Floor Drain Locations

    ELECTRIC STATIONARY KETTLES MINIMUM CLEARANCE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDED Level the kettle by making necessary FLOOR DRAIN LOCATIONS adjustments using the flanged feet. No side and back clearance required, except 1. Place a spirit level on the rim of the kettle for operation and service requirements.
  • Page 7: Electrical Connection

    ELECTRIC STATIONARY KETTLES ELECTRICAL CONNECTION : Electrical and ground- ing connections must comply with appli- cable portions of the National Electric Code and/or other local electrical codes. Disconnect electrical power to the machine and follow Lockout/ Tagout procedures. 1. Open the control box. 2.
  • Page 8: Operation

    ELECTRIC STATIONARY KETTLES OPERATION : The kettle and its parts are hot. Use care when operating, clean- ing or servicing the kettle. VENTING While the kettle is cold, check the vacuum/pressure gauge. The gauge should be in the vacuum zone measuring between 20 to 30 in.
  • Page 9: Cleaning

    ELECTRIC STATIONARY KETTLES CLEANING : The kettle and its 2. Thread the valve stem into bonnet till valve parts are hot. Use care when operating, can be pulled through bonnet. cleaning or servicing the kettle. 3. Insert assembly into valve body. 4.
  • Page 10: Plug Valve Cleaining Instructions

    ELECTRIC STATIONARY KETTLES PLUG VALVE CLEAINING NOTE: 1. Care should be taken not to INSTRUCTIONS scratch, ding or dent the valve plug to prevent valve leakage. 2. If multiple kettles are in use care Daily Before Operation should be taken keep each plug separate and returned to its Install draw off valve plug: original valve body.
  • Page 11: Stainless Steel Equipment Care And Cleaning

    ELECTRIC STATIONARY KETTLES heated leave deposits behind that if left to sit, will STAINLESS STEEL EQUIPMENT break down the passive layer and rust stainless CARE AND CLEANING steel. Other deposits from food preparation and service must be properly removed. Contrary to popular belief, stainless Chlorides are found nearly everywhere.
  • Page 12 ELECTRIC STATIONARY KETTLES 5. Keep your food equipment clean. 6. Rinse, rinse, rinse. Use alkaline, alkaline chlorinated or non- If chlorinated cleaners are used, rinse and chloride cleaners at recommended strength. wipe equipment and supplies dry immedi- Clean frequently to avoid build-up of hard, ately.
  • Page 13: Maintenance

    ELECTRIC STATIONARY KETTLES MAINTENANCE FILLING THE RESERVOIR JACKET VENTING Before adding water to the reservoir, the water The vacuum pressure gauge measuring zone supply should be analyzed to ensure that should be between 20 to 30 in.Hg (84 to hardness is no greater than 2.0 grains per 100kPa).
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    No power / Check power supply. Water level too low / Add water. Malfunctioning power ON/OFF switch / Contact Authorized Vulcan-Hart Service Provider. Malfunctioning thermostat / Contact Authorized Vulcan-Hart Service Provider. Contactors not connecting heating element to power source / Contact Authorized Vulcan-Hart Service Provider.
  • Page 15: Service And Parts Information

    To obtain service and parts information concerning this unit, contact the Vulcan-Hart Service Agency in your area (refer to listing supplied with the steamer), or contact the Vulcan-Hart Service Department at the address or phone number shown on the front cover of this manual.
  • Page 16 ELECTRIC STATIONARY KETTLES (10-09) PRINTED IN U.S.A. — 16 —...

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