Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto VHL3 & VH3616 del fabbricante Vulcan-Hart
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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.vulcanhart.com Model VHX24E Model MHB24G Model VHL2G VULCAN-HART P.O. BOX 696, LOUISVILLE, KY 40201-0696 DIVISION OF ITW FOOD EQUIPMENT GROUP, LLC TEL.
– 2 – 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.
– 3 – TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL 5 INSTALLATION 5 Unpacking 5 Installation Codes and Standards 5 Leveling — All Steamers & Steam Generators 6 Plumbing Connections — All Steamers & Steam.
– 4 – Standard Automatic Compartment Controls — VHL2 & VHL3 Steamers 18 Preheating 18 Operating VHL2 & VHL3 Steamers with Standard Automatic Compartment Controls 19 Pre-Vent Compartment .
– 5 – Installation, Operation and Care of VHX24, VHL2, VHL3 & VH3616 SERIES FOOD STEAMERS & MHB24 SERIES STEAM GENERATORS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE GENERAL Vulcan food steamers and steam generators are produced with quality workmanship and material.
– 6 – LEVELING — ALL STEAMERS & STEAM GENERATORS Position the steamer or steam generator in its final installed location. Place a level on the horizontal area of the cabinet. Adjust the feet to level the steamer or steam generator in both the left-to-right and front-to-rear directions.
– 7 – Temperatures in the boiler can briefly reach as high as 212°F ( 100°C ). Local codes require that the temperature of drain water be no greater than 140°F ( 60°C ). At the end of the day, when purging the boilers, some provision for lowering the water temperature must be provided by the user or installer to meet this code requirement.
– 8 – TESTING THE GAS SUPPLY SYSTEM When the gas supply pressure exceeds 1 / 2 psig ( 3.45 kPa ), the steamer and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system.
– 9 – LOCATION — ELECTRIC STEAMERS & STEAM GENERATORS Position the steamer or steam generator in its final location. The recommended clearance for proper operation is 36" ( 91.4 cm ) at the front. The required clearance from combustible or non-combustible construction is 0" at the sides and back.
– 10 – CONNECTION OF OTHER STEAM COOKING EQUIPMENT TO AN ELECTRIC OR GAS BOILER Steam can be supplied to additional steam equipment from the auxiliary steam port on the boiler, or Steam Line Connection (Fig. 1). When additional equipment is added, appliance efficiency will be affected.
– 11 – STARTUP TEST RUN — VHX24 & VH3616 SERIES STEAMERS Refer to the OPERATION section for more information on VHX24 compartment and boiler controls. WARNING : THE STEAMER AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING OR SERVICING THE STEAMER.
– 12 – 13. Set both timer dials to 2 minutes. The green ready lights will go off, the red cooking lights will come on and steam will be heard entering the compartments. 14. Wait until 1 minute is left on the timers. 15. Open each door and observe that steam has stopped entering into each compartment.
– 13 – 8. Verify that the gas supply is adequate: • Monitor gas pilot pressure as the main burner lights. Sufficient gas supply will not allow the gas pilot pressure to drop when the main burner gas valve is energized. • Gas pilot pressure dropping more than 0.
– 14 – Fig. 2 BOILER CONTROLS — GAS (Figs. 2, 3) or ELECTRIC (Figs. 2, 4) Power Switch • Press [ I ] to power the controls and begin filling the boiler. • Press [ O ] to turn the controls and the steamer off. The boiler automatically blows down for about 5 minutes.
– 15 – Gas Boiler (Fig. 3) PL-41749-1 W A TER LEVEL GAUGE MANUAL V AL VES W A TER INLET V AL VE GAS V AL VE PROBE HOUSING BLOWDOWN V AL VE PRESSURE RELIEF V AL VE Fig. 3 Electric Boiler (Fig. 4) Fig. 4 Probe Housing Blowdown Valve • Open periodically (monthly) to blow down the probes and to remove sediment and scale buildup.
– 16 – COMPARTMENT CONTROLS — VHX24 & VH3616 SERIES STEAMERS (Fig. 5) WARNING : THE STEAMER AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING OR SERVICING THE STEAMER. WARNING : THE COOKING COMPARTMENTS CONTAIN LIVE STEAM. STAY CLEAR WHILE OPENING EACH DOOR.
– 17 – OPERATING VHX24 & VH3616 SERIES STEAMERS 1. Press [ I ] and wait until the boiler is filled to the required level. Both the low water and high pressure indicator lights are lit. 2. Press the reset switch when its green indicator light is lit.
– 18 – STANDARD AUTOMATIC COMPARTMENT CONTROLS — VHL2 & VHL3 STEAMERS (Fig. 6) WARNING : THE STEAMER AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING OR SERVICING THE STEAMER. WARNING : THE COOKING COMPARTMENTS CONTAIN LIVE STEAM. STAY CLEAR WHILE OPENING EACH DOOR.
– 19 – OPERATING VHL2 & VHL3 STEAMERS WITH STANDARD AUTOMATIC COMPARTMENT CONTROLS 1. Prepare vegetables, fruits, meats, seafood and poultry as you would for steam cooking or cooking in water: clean, separate, cut, remove stems, etc., and place in a pan.
– 20 – Fig. 7 PRE-VENT ™ COMPARTMENT CONTROLS — VHL2 & VHL3 STEAMERS (Fig. 7) WARNING : THE STEAMER AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING OR SERVICING THE STEAMER. WARNING : THE COOKING COMPARTMENTS CONTAIN LIVE STEAM. STAY CLEAR WHILE OPENING EACH DOOR.
– 21 – OPERATING VHL2 & VHL3 WITH PRE-VENT COMPARTMENT CONTROLS 1. Prepare vegetables, fruits, meats, seafood and poultry as you would for steam cooking or cooking in water: clean, separate, cut, remove stems, etc., and place in a pan. 2. Place loaded pans in the compartment and close the compartment door.
– 22 – PAN SELECTION — VHL2 & VHL3 STEAMERS Max Qty Pan Size Pan Depth 4 12" x 20" ( 30 cm x 51 cm ) 6" ( 15 cm ) 6 12" x 20" 4" ( 10 cm ) 8 12" x 20" 2 1 / 2 " ( 6 cm ) 6 18" x 26" ( 46 cm x 66 cm )1 ( 2.
– 23 – PRODUCTS TO BE COOKED IN SOLID PANS TIMER SETTING WEIGHT PRODUCT IN MINUTES PER PAN Eggs, Scrambled 10 to 12 8 Dozen Rice, Long Grain Cover with 4 cups water (32 fl.oz) per pound of rice. 25 2 Lb. (0.9 kg) (Cover with 0.95 liter of water per 0.
– 24 – PRODUCTS TO BE COOKED IN PERFORATED PANS TIMER SETTING WEIGHT PRODUCT IN MINUTES PER PAN Clams Frozen 10 to 12 3 Dozen Fresh, Cherrystone 5 to 6 3 Dozen King Crab, Frozen Claws 4 2 1 / 2 Lb. (1 kg) Legs 4 to 6 4 1 / 2 Lb. (2 kg) Lobster Tail, Frozen 6 10 Lb.
– 25 – PRODUCTS TO BE COOKED IN PERFORATED PANS TIMER SETTING WEIGHT PRODUCT IN MINUTES PER PAN Brussel Sprouts, Frozen 6 5 Lb. (2.3 kg) Cabbage, Fresh 1 / 6 Cut 8 5 Lb. (2.3 kg) Carrots Baby Whole, Frozen 8 7 Lb. (3.2 kg) Crinkle Cut, Frozen 7 to 8 4 Lb.
– 26 – CLEANING WARNING : DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE MACHINE AND FOLLOW LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURES BEFORE CLEANING. COOKING COMPARTMENT DRAINS Keep compartment drains running freely. Inspect compartment drains daily for blockage. Remove any particles or debris from the perforated strainer daily (or more often if needed).
– 27 – GUIDELINES FOR MAINTAINING STAINLESS STEEL SURFACES There are four things that can break down stainless steel and allow corrosion to develop: 1) abrasion, 2) deposits, 3) water and 4) chlorides. Avoid rubbing with steel pads, wire brushes or scrapers that can leave iron deposits on stainless steel.
– 28 – MAINTENANCE WARNING : THE STEAMER AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING OR SERVICING THE STEAMER. WARNING : THE COOKING COMPARTMENTS CONTAIN LIVE STEAM. STAY CLEAR WHILE OPENING EACH DOOR. WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM A water treatment system is recommended for steam generators.
– 29 – SCALE RELATED MAINTENANCE (GAS & ELECTRIC BOILERS) Periodic maintenance is necessary to keep your boiler clean and efficient. Initially, after three months of steamer usage, it is recommended that you have your Vulcan-Hart authorized servicer inspect the boiler and perform the descaler maintenance described below.
– 30 – 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 depots).
– 31 – NOTES.
– 32 – FORM 35419 (Dec. 2004) PRINTED IN U.S.A. NOTES.
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