Vulcan-Hart VSC3 manual

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    VULCAN-HART COMPANY, P.O. BOX 696, LOUISVILLE, KY 40201-0696, TEL. (502) 778-2791 INST ALLA TION & OPERA TION MANUAL For additional information on Vulcan-Hart Company or to locate an authorized parts and service provider in your area, visit our website at www.vulcanhart.com FORM 30914 Rev. A (Jan. 2003) VSC SERIES STEAMERS WITH STEAM COIL REGEN[...]

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    – 2 – © VULCAN-HART COMPANY, 2003[...]

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    – 3 – Installation, Operation and Care of VSC SERIES STEAMERS With Steam Coil Regenerator SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL Model VSC2 and VSC3 Steamers have two or three pressurized steaming compartments for cooking vegetables, fish, eggs and other foods. The heat exchanger in the cabinet base requires approximately 200 lb per hour of steam at [...]

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    – 4 – INST ALLA TION UNPACKING Immediately after unpacking, check for possible shipping damage. If the steamer is found to be damaged, save the packaging material and contact the carrier within 15 days of delivery. LOCATION Before installing, verify that the electrical supply agrees with the specifications on the data plate. Position the steame[...]

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    – 5 – PLUMBING CONNECTIONS WARNING: PLUMBING CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE SANITARY, SAFETY AND PLUMBING CODES. Water Supply Connection The water filter, provided, must be installed in the water supply line going to the filtered water inlet or your steamer warranty may be voided. For incoming water supply line pressures, refer to the [...]

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    – 6 – STEAM CONNECTION An adequate amount of steam must be delivered to the steamer to assure consistent steam cooking. Where possible, supply the steamer with a separate line from the steam source. If the steamer must be supplied from a line supplying other appliances, the pipe sizes and pressure must be verified. REQUIRED STEAM INPUT Allow fo[...]

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    – 7 – ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING : ELECTRICAL AND GROUNDING CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY WITH THE APPLICABLE PORTIONS OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND/OR OTHER LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES. WARNING : DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE MACHINE AND FOLLOW LOCKOUT / TAGOUT PROCEDURES. Refer to the electrical diagram located behind the access panel[...]

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    – 8 – OPERA TION WARNING: THE STEAMER AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING OR SERVICING THE STEAMER. COMPARTMENT CONTROLS (Fig. 3) Fig. 3 Timer (0 to 60 minutes) - Sets the steam time for the compartment. Indicator Light - Timed cycle is in progress when lit. Selector Switch - Pressurized means top compartment operates at 6 [...]

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    – 9 – STEAM REGENERATOR CONTROLS (Inside Cabinet) Main Power Switch - ON begins generation of clean steam by the heat exchanger. You should allow 20 minutes to generate steam. OFF opens the Automatic Blowdown valve. This empties the heat exchanger by releasing both water and steam to the drain. This should be done at least once daily to remove [...]

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    – 10 – COOKING GUIDELINES The cooking guidelines in this manual are suggestions only. You should experiment with your food products to determine cooking times that will give you the best results. Variables which affect cooking time include size, weight, thickness of foods, temperature, density, previous condition of the foods (fresh, preblanche[...]

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    – 11 – CLEANING WARNING : DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE MACHINE AND FOLLOW LOCKOUT / TAGOUT PROCEDURES. Do not apply food oils or petroleum lubricants to the door gasket. At the end of the day, turn the main power switch OFF (automatic blowdown drains the boiler tank). Allow compartments to cool. Remove pans and side racks and wash in [...]

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    – 12 – MAINTENANCE WARNING : THE STEAMER AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING OR SERVICING THE STEAMER. WARNING : DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE MACHINE AND FOLLOW LOCKOUT / TAGOUT PROCEDURES. DELIMING Refer to the water filter manual shipped in the box with your steamer. LUBRICATION Once each month, lubricate the th[...]