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Groen Vortex VRC-3E Service Manual

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  • Page 1 Atmospheric Connectionless Steamers SERVICE MANUAL Models VRC-3E • VRC-6E...
  • Page 2 THE GROEN SERVICE CONCEPT ........

  • Page 3: The Groen Service Concept

    ANSI 535 Standard. Three different signal words alert you to a • Groen certifies that this manual will be updated by means of hazardous situation: DANGER, WARNING, AND CAUTION periodic service bulletins to provide the most up-to-date DANGER: The signal word DANGER indicates that a information for field maintenance and service personnel.

  • Page 4: Glossary Of Terms

    INTRODUCTION WARNING: The signal word WARNING tells you that a 1.6 Tools and Supplies possibly hazardous situation is about to take place which, if not avoided, could cause death or serious injury. This Section identifies the tools, instruments and supplies which •...

  • Page 5: Recommended Supplies

    1.6.4 Recommended Supplies 1.7.1 Technical Bulletins • Pipe Thread Compound: Brand: LACO PipeTite Stik Technical bulletins are issued by Groen to provide additional and No. 11176 or equivalent specific technical information to this manual. The technical • Motor Sealant Grease: Bel-Ray Bulletin Section of this manual should be used to file all of the •...
  • Page 6 SECTION 2 OPERATION Table of Contents Page CONTROLS ............. .2-1 OPERATING PROCEDURE .

  • Page 7: Controls

    OPERATION 2.1 Controls Operator controls are on the front right of the unit. The VRC-3E and VRC-6E control panels have the following touch pads and indicator lights: • The ON/OFF touch pad gets the Vortex™ ready for use, or shuts it off. •...

  • Page 8: Operating Procedure

    OPERATION 2.2 Operating Procedure 6. To remove pans from cavity, open the door. Remove the pans from the steamer, using hot pads or oven mitts to protect your hands from the hot pans. NOTE: When the unit is first installed, or anytime incoming 7.
  • Page 10 SECTION 3 INSTALLATION, CLEANING AND TESTING Table of Contents Page INSTALLATION ............3-1 INSTALLATION CHECKLIST .

  • Page 11: Installation

    INSTALLING, CLEANING AND TESTING 3.1 Installation and Start-up Branch Circuit Protection Each Steamer, including individual units of stacked models, CAUTION should have its own branch circuit protection and ground wire. DO NOT INSTALL THE UNIT WITHIN Current and power demands for each unit are as shown below. 2 INCHES OF A HEAT SOURCE (SUCH AS A BRAISING PAN, DEEP FAT FRYER, CHARBROILER, OR KETTLE).
  • Page 12 INSTALLING, CLEANING AND TESTING Water Connections(s) Stacking Units Instructions No water connection is needed. The water will be poured directly Remove drain containment pan from the bottom of unit(s). into the water cavity reservoir. Avoid the use of any chemically Unscrew to remove adjustable legs from base of Vortex unit(s).

  • Page 13: Installation Checklist

    INSTALLING, CLEANING AND TESTING 3.2 Installation Checklist 3.3 Cleaning General To keep your VRC-3E or VRC-6E Connectionless Steamer in proper working condition, use the following procedure to clean the unit. _____ Remove all packaging. A. Suggested Tools _____ Make sure there is a minimum of 2 inches of free space around the steamer.
  • Page 14 INSTALLING, CLEANING AND TESTING WARNING Keep water and cleaning solutions out of controls and electrical components. Never hose or steam clean any part of the unit. Even when the unit has been shut off, don’t put hands or tools into the cooking chamber until the fan has stopped turning.
  • Page 15 INSTALLING, CLEANING AND TESTING Notes Call 1-800/676-9040 for Technical Support...
  • Page 16 SECTION 4 TROUBLESHOOTING Table of Contents Page TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES ........4.1 - 4.5 Call 1-800/676-9040 for Technical Support...

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING 4.1 Vortex Troubleshooting Procedure Each test procedure builds on the prior ones. Always start at the beginning of this procedure, and continue until the results indicate a malfunction. Do not skip steps. WARNING: Disconnect electrical power before servicing. SETUP EXPECTED RESULTS PROBABLE DEFECT TEST or COMMENTS...
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING SETUP EXPECTED RESULTS PROBABLE DEFECT TEST or COMMENTS Momentarily rotate drain handle Reset light goes out Reset switch adjustment Standard test to reset Reset switch Measure from 1 to 4. Normally open. Press switch closed, measure continuity. Latching relay Measure from 1 to ground while rotating reset handle.
  • Page 19 TROUBLESHOOTING SETUP EXPECTED RESULTS PROBABLE DEFECT TEST or COMMENTS Optional water fill kit. Water fills to high water probe High water probe Probe measures open to ground Close door. without water. Short probe wire to ground to simulate water. Control board Substitute to test Water fill solenoid valve Valve is normally closed.
  • Page 20 TROUBLESHOOTING SETUP EXPECTED RESULTS PROBABLE DEFECT TEST or COMMENTS Look for temperature rise on the Heats to 200 + degrees in Heater element Measure amperage for each dial temperature guage 22 +/- 5 minutes leg and compare to the chart on Page 6.
  • Page 21 TROUBLESHOOTING AMPERAGE / RESISTANCE CHART Model / Voltage / Phase* Amperage Resistance VRC-6E 208 Three Phase 33.3 10.5 VRC-6E 240 Three Phase 28.8 14.5 VRC-6E 480** Three Phase 14.4 19.5 VRC-6E 208 Single Phase 57.7 10.5 VRC-6E 240 Single Phase 14.4 VRC-3E 208 Three Phase...

  • Page 22: Table Of Contents

    SECTION 5 ASSEMBLY / DISASSEMBLY Table of Contents Page AIR TEMPERATURE PROBE ..........5-1 CAVITY VENT ASSEMBLY .

  • Page 23: Air Temperature Probe

    ASSEMBLY / DISASSEMBLY WARNING Be sure the steamer is disconnected from the branch circuit power before performing any repair work. 5.1 Air Temperature Probe Installation 7. If the air probe guard is not in place, one will have to be installed.

  • Page 24: Cavity Vent Assembly

    ASSEMBLY / DISASSEMBLY 5.2 Cavity Vent Assembly 5.4 Door Removal/lnstallation/Alignment P/N 140867 - Pressure Relief Valve P/N 130858 Door Assembly for VRC-3E P/N 140749 Door Assembly for VRC-6E Removal 1. Turn off the steamer power and disconnect the steamer Removal from the branch circuit.

  • Page 25: Door Switch

    ASSEMBLY / DISASSEMBLY 5.5 Door Switch - P/N 096857 11. Turn the handle and cam 180-degrees from their original Removal position and install them on the door with the screws. Be 1. Turn off the steamer power and disconnect the steamer sure the handle and can move smoothly.

  • Page 26: Door Spring

    ASSEMBLY / DISASSEMBLY Installation 5.9 Door Locking Pin 7. Apply a RTV 732 or equivalent, to the door spacers. P/N 078914 Door Locking Pin 8. Install the new door gasket around the outer door panel on P/N 003823 Lock Nut the insulation board.

  • Page 27: Heater Element

    ASSEMBLY / DISASSEMBLY Installation Removal 7. Attach the pipe extension to the drain valve. 1. Remove all power connections, drains lines, and fill lines 8. Attach the drain valve to the pipe nipple attached to the (if applicable). A stacked unit must be removed from its cavity.

  • Page 28: Hi-Limit Thermostat

    ASSEMBLY / DISASSEMBLY Installation 16. Place the lower aluminum heat sink plate on the element. 12. Assemble the plate assembly DRY to be sure the orientation This plate has orientation studs. of the assembly is correct and the correct sides of the plates 17.

  • Page 29: Light And Timer Board

    ASSEMBLY / DISASSEMBLY 5.15 Light and Timer PC Board - P/N 137233 Installation 7. Make sure the motor insulation is installed on the four Removal threaded studs to the cavity wall. 1. Remove the three kep nuts and remove the clear plastic 8.

  • Page 30: Motor, Starting Capacitor

    ASSEMBLY / DISASSEMBLY 5.17 Motor Starting Capacitor - P/N096813 5.19 Right Side Panel and Left Side Panel P/N 140447 Right Side Panel VRC-3E Removal 1. Turn off the steamer power and disconnect the steamer P/N 140448 Left Side Panel VRC-3E from the branch circuit.

  • Page 31: Remote Reading Thermometer

    ASSEMBLY / DISASSEMBLY 5.21 Remote Reading Thermometer 6. Note: right below the timer shaft, the timer has a small round plastic boss molded into the case. There is a corresponding P/N 141055 Remote Reading Thermometer hole punched into the front panel. This hole may be seen Removal from the inside of the compartment when the timer is 1.

  • Page 32: Water Fill Drain Kit

    ASSEMBLY / DISASSEMBLY 5-24 WATER FILL-DRAIN KIT INSTALLATION a span capacity unit cut hose to fit. 3.9 Connect the two hose electrical leads to the solenoid valve. The leads are marked with WV-1 and WV-2. The wiring 1. Remove all parts from shipping cartons. harness has these two leads loose inside the unit.
  • Page 33 ASSEMBLY / DISASSEMBLY CONNECT TO WATER SUPPLY TO FACILITY DRAIN Item # Part # Description Item # Part # Description 142549 Elbow, 3/4” Hose Barb 142563 Elbow, 1/8” NPT to 3/8” Hose Barb 141067 Chamber Assembly. Reference only 143148 Hose, Autofill Line 3/8”ID x 38” long 142550 Tee, 3/4”...
  • Page 34 SECTION 6 PARTS IDENTIFICATION • VRC-3E Table of Contents Page Cavity Vent Assembly ............6-1 Control Board and Wiring Assemblies .

  • Page 35: Cavity Vent Assembly

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION • VRC-3E 6.1 Cavity Vent Assembly Description Qty. Part No. Pressure Relief Valve 1/2 PSI 140867 (Remove used plug if needing to replace) Fan Motor 96740 Exhaust Assembly 141512 Hose 142528 Constant Tension Band 127524 Clamp, Constant Tension 127523 Condensate Hose 9”...
  • Page 36 PARTS IDENTIFICATION • VRC-3E 6.2 Control Board and Wiring Harnesses Description Qty. Part No. Control Board 140792 Light and Timer Board 137233 Timer 141063 Timer Mounting Nut 101145 Timer Knob 123100 Standoff Male to Female 1-1/4” long 119827 Standoff Male to Female 3/4”...

  • Page 37: Door Assembly

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION • VRC-3E 6.3 Door Assembly Description Qty. Part No. Outer Door Panel 130895 Gasket 124849 Inner Door Panel 130861 Truss Head Screws 005764 Hex Head Screws 005608 Door Handle 129723 Door Hinge 140755 Door Cam 074252 Latch Assembly 140752 Door Spacers 071206...

  • Page 38: Drain Valve Reset Assembly

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION • VRC-3E 6.4 Drain Valve Reset Assembly Description Qty. Part No. Reset Switch 002982 Bracket, Micro Switch 142535 Screws, Hex Socket Head 071296 #4-40 x 5/8" long Bracket, Reset Light 142539 Socket, Reset Light 142546 Lamp, Reset Light 142547 Screws, Hex Socket Head 069789...

  • Page 39: Electrical Components 208 And 240 Volts

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION • VRC-3E 6.5 Electrical Components 208/240 Volts Description Qty. Part No. K3 Contactor Relay 144418 24 VAC coil Ground Lug 119829 Terminal Block 088214 Transformer T1 121716 208/240-24 volts 75 VA Transformer T2 119815 115/230 20 VAC center tap Capacitor C1 3.0 MFD 096813 Relay K1 12 VDC...

  • Page 40: Electrical Components 480 Volts

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION • VRC-3E 6.6 Electrical Components 480 Volts Description Qty. Part No. Contactor K3 4-pole 119811 Ground Lug 119829 Terminal Block 088214 Transformer T1 121716 208/240-24 volts 75 VA Transformer T2 119815 115/230 20 VAC center tap Capacitor C1 3.0 MFD 096813 Relay K1 12 VDC 119813...

  • Page 41: Heater Elements

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION • VRC-3E 6.7 Heater Element Assembly Description Qty. Part No. Heater Element 141075 208 volts 9 KW Heater Element 141079 240 volts 9 KW Heater Element 141080 480 volts 9 KW Heater Element 142501 240 volts 9 KW Heater Element 142502 480 volts 9 KW...

  • Page 42: Motor Assembly

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION • VRC-3E 6.8 Motor Assembly Description Qty. Part No. Motor Assembly (Fan Motor) 096740 Motor Insulator 094135 Motor Shaft Seal 096868 Keps Nut 1/4”-20 012940 Blower Wheel (Fan) 096790 Set Screw 096789 *Not shown Call 1-800/676-9040 for Technical Support...

  • Page 43: Probe Assemblies

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION • VRC-3E 6.9 Probe Assemblies Description Qty. Part No. Cavity Air Temperature Probe 070187 Probe Protector Assembly 074827 Compression Nut 1/8” 071284 Probe Male Fitting 071217 Probe Nut 7/16”-28 070452 Probe Washer 071253 Fiber Washer 071252 Probe Fitting 071231 Remote Reading Thermometer 141055...

  • Page 44: Interior & Exterior Cabinet

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION • VRC-3E 6.10 Interior and Exterior Cabinet Description Qty. Part No. Blower wheel 096790 Blower cover assembly 139773 Left side rack 124873 Call 1-800/676-9040 for Technical Support...
  • Page 46 SECTION 7 PARTS IDENTIFICATION • VRC-6E Table of Contents Page CAVITY VENT ASSEMBLY ........... .7-1 CONTROL BOARD AND WIRING ASSEMBLIES .

  • Page 47: Cavity Vent Assembly

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION • VRC-6E 7.1 Cavity Vent Assembly Description Qty. Part No. Pressure Relief Valve 1/2 PSI (Early Models Only) 140867 Fan Motor 96740 Exhaust Assembly 141512 Hose 142528 Constant Tension Band 127524 Clamp, Constant Tension 127523 Condensate Hose 9” 92124 Timer 60 Hz 90 Minute 141063...
  • Page 48 PARTS IDENTIFICATION • VRC-6E 7.2 Control Board and Wiring Harnesses Description Qty. Part No. Control Board 140792 Light and Timer Board 137233 Timer 141063 Timer Mounting Nut 101145 Timer Knob 123100 Standoff Male to Female 1-1/4” long 119827 Standoff Male to Female 3/4”...

  • Page 49: Door Assembly

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION • VRC-6E 7.3 Door Assembly Description Qty. Part No. Outer Door Panel 140750 Gasket 140748 Inner Door Panel 140751 Truss Head Screws 005764 Hex Head Screws 005608 Door Handle 129723 Door Hinge 140755 Door Cam 074252 Latch Assembly 140752 Door Spacers 071206...

  • Page 50: Drain Valve Reset Assembly

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION • VRC-6E 7.4 Drain Valve Reset Assembly Description Qty. Part No. Reset Switch 002982 Bracket, Micro Switch 142535 Screws, Hex Socket Head 071296 #4-40 x 5/8" long Bracket, Reset Light 142539 Socket, Reset Light 142546 Lamp, Reset Light 142547 Screws, Hex Socket Head 069789...

  • Page 51: Electrical Components 208 And 240 Volts

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION • VRC-6E 7.5 Electrical Components 208/240 Volts Description Qty. Part No. Relay 24 VAC coil 140795 Ground Lug 119829 Terminal Block 088214 Transformer T1 121716 208/240-24 volts 75 VA Transformer T2 119815 115/230 20 VAC center tap Capacitor C1 3.0 MFD 096813 Relay K1 12 VDC 119813...

  • Page 52: Electrical Components 480 Volts

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION • VRC-6E 7.6 Electrical Components 480 Volts Description Qty. Part No. Contactor K3 4-pole 119811 Ground Lug 119829 Terminal Block 088214 Transformer T1 121716 208/240-24 volts 75 VA Transformer T2 119815 115/230 20 VAC center tap Capacitor C1 3.0 MFD 096813 Relay K1 12 VDC 119813...
  • Page 53 PARTS IDENTIFICATION • VRC-6E 7.7 Heater Element Assembly Description Qty. Part No. Heater Element 141078 208 volts 12 KW Heater Element 141400 240 volts 12 KW Heater Element 141401 277/480 volts 12 KW Heater Support Bracket 141405 Heater Support Bracket 141860 with Hi-limit Thermostat Lock Washers, #10...

  • Page 54: Motor Assembly

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION • VRC-6E 7.8 Motor Assembly Description Qty. Part No. Motor Assembly (Fan Motor) 096740 Motor Insulator 094135 Motor Shaft Seal 096868 Keps Nut 1/4”-20 012940 Blower Wheel (Fan) 096790 Set Screw 096789 *Not shown Call 1-800/676-9040 for Technical Support...

  • Page 55: Probe Assemblies

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION • VRC-6E 7.9 Probe Assemblies Description Qty. Part No. Cavity Air Temperature Probe 070187 Probe Protector Assembly 074827 Compression Nut 1/8” 071284 Probe Male Fitting 071217 Probe Nut 7/16”-28 070452 Probe Washer 071253 Fiber Washer 071252 Probe Fitting 071231 Remote Reading Thermometer 141055...

  • Page 56: Interior And Exterior Cabinet

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION • VRC-6E 7.10 Interior and Exterior Cabinet Description Qty. Part No. Blower wheel 096790 Blower cover assembly 140785 Left side rack 140782 Call 1-800/676-9040 for Technical Support...
  • Page 58 SECTION 8 SPECIFICATIONS • VRC-3E, VRC-6E Table of Contents Page GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ..........8-1 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
  • Page 59 SPECIFICATIONS • VRC-3E, VRC-6E General Specifications Electrical Specifications Electrical requirement are, 208, 240 or 480 volts, single Atmospheric Steamer (208 or 240 volts steamers) or three phase power supply. Note: 480-volt steamers are three phase only. The Vortex Connectionless Steamer has an electric heated water reservoir to provide atmospheric steam at a temperature of The three phase steamers are shipped with a cord set ready to approximately 212°...
  • Page 60 SPECIFICATIONS • VRC-3E, VRC-6E Electrical Supply Connection Observe all local, national, or other applicable codes. WARNING GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS: Three phase models of the Vortex ® Connectionless Steamer are supplied with a cord set ready to be connected to a power supply. This appliance must be connected See the chart below for the correct matching receptacle (not to a grounded metallic, permanent...
  • Page 61 WIRING DIAGRAM • VRC-3E, VRC-6E Call 1-800/676-9040 for Technical Support...

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