Vulcan-Hart VL2GSS ML-52389 manuale d’uso

VULCAN-HART P.O. BOX 696, LOUISVILLE, KY 40201-0696 DIVISION OF ITW FOOD EQUIPMENT GROUP, LLC TEL. (502) 778-2791 WWW.VULCANHART.COM FORM 35409 Rev. A (Aug. 2004) INST ALLA TION & OPERA TION MANUAL Model VL2GSS For additional information on Vulcan-Hart or to locate an authorized parts and service provider in your area, visit our website at www.[...]

– 2 – IMPORT ANT 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. THIS INFORMATION CAN BE OB[...]

– 3 – T ABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

– 4 – Installation, Operation and Care of VL2 & VL3 GAS FOOD STEAMERS SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE GENERAL Vulcan-Hart suggests that you thoroughly read this entire manual and carefully follow all of the instructions provided. Your Vulcan Model VL Food Steamer is produced with quality workmanship and materials. Its boiler is full[...]

– 5 – INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS In the United States, the Vulcan steamer must be installed in accordance with state and local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, (ANSI-Z223.1, latest edition) available from the American Gas Association, 1515 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22209, with the National Electrical Code (ANSI/ NFPA No. 70, [...]

– 6 – PLUMBING CONNECTIONS WARNING: PLUMBING CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE SANITARY, SAFETY AND PLUMBING CODES. Water Requirements Proper water quality can improve the taste of the food prepared in the steamer, reduce liming in the steam generator and extend equipment life. Local water contitions vary from one location to another. Ask[...]

– 7 – GAS CONNECTION CAUTION : All gas supply connections and any pipe joint compound used must be resistant to the action of liquefied petroleum gases. Codes require that a gas shutoff valve be installed in the gas line ahead of the steamer. Connect the gas supply line to the gas valve on the steamer. Make sure the pipes are clean and free of [...]

– 8 – INSTALLATION DRAWING Models VL2GSS & VL3GSS Fig. 3 LEGEND GAS CONNECTION: 3 / 4 " NPT BOILER FEED CONNECTION FOR FILTERED WATER: 1 / 4 " NPT WATER CONNECTION FOR BOILER DRAIN CONDENSER: 1 / 4 " NPT ELECTRICAL CONNECTION: 120 V, 60 HZ, 1 PH, 300 WATTS MAX DRAIN: 3 1 / 2 " DIA. PROVIDE FLOOR SINK FOR OPEN GAP TYPE DR[...]

– 9 – DRAIN REQUIREMENTS The floor sink is not to be located under the steamer. Fig. 4[...]

– 10 – IGNITION SWITCH RESET BOILER ON - OFF HI LIMIT PRESSURE LOW WATER DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE REMOVING THIS OR ANY PANEL GIVING ACCESS TO PARTS. BOILER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1) KEEP BOTH WATER GAUGE VALVES OPEN AT ALL TIMES 2) BE SURE WATER INLET VALVE IS OPEN. CLOSE ONLY FOR SERVICE OR LONG SHUT DOWN 3) TO START UNIT, PRESS 'BOILER ON[...]

– 11 – AUTOMA TIC BLOW DOWN V AL VE GAS COMBINA TION V AL VE OPTIONAL MANUAL BLOW DOWN V AL VE Fig. 7[...]

– 12 – STEAM COOKING — COMPARTMENT OPERATION Refer to the Steam Cooking with Vulcan Kettles and Steamers (booklet packed with your steamer) for suggested cooking times of various foods. All cooking times are approximate because size, weight, pan loading and product quality will affect steamer cooking times. Use these suggestions and then adju[...]

– 13 – SELECTION OF PANS FOR STEAM COOKING VL steamer compartments are designed to accept combinations of the following perforated or solid cooking pans (Fig. 8): PAN ACCOMODATION, PER COMPARTMENT Max Qty Pan Size Pan Depth 4 12 X 20 6 6 12 X 20 4 8 12 X 20 2 1 / 2 6 18 X 26 (center support removed) 1 16 12 x 20 1 Fig. 8 The following chart lis[...]

– 14 – Separate frozen food packs into smaller chunks. If unpacked pre-cooked frozen dishes require more than 15 minutes to cook, cover the pan. When a cover is used, about one-third more cooking time is required. This is true only of foods in either portion size or in larger sizes which cannot be cooked in the covered containers in which they [...]

– 15 – DOOR GASKETS Clean the gasket sealing surface of the compartment doors to remove harmful food acids for maximum gasket life. Do not use any solvents. Wash with a cloth moistened in a solution of mild detergent and warm water. Rinse with a fresh cloth moistened with warm water to remove all traces of detergent. Wipe dry with a clean cloth[...]

– 16 – WATER LEVEL GAUGE Check the water level gauge sight glass daily. The correct water level is approximately 1" ( 2.5 cm ) of water visible in the water level gauge sight glass. Extremely murky water in the sight glass indicates bad water conditions. The boiler should be blown down. If conditions persist, have the boiler inspected and [...]