Vulcan-Hart VPX3 126586, VPX5 126588 manual VPX Series Steamer Electrical Operation

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VPX SERIES STEAMER - ELECTRICAL OPERATION

F.Door closed (door switch closed).

G.Timer "off".

H.Cooking compartment filled to the water level mark and below standby temperature of 168°F (+5/-8).

2.Select "continuous" on the cooking mode switch.

A.Internal "pilot" light (top, amber) comes on.

B.Internal "pilot" light (bottom, red) comes on.

C.Relay "R1" energized.

1)R1-2A & R1-2B (both N.C.) open.

2)R1-3A & R1-3B (both N.O.) close.

3.Temperature control energized and evaluates input from thermocouple.

A.With temperature below set point, internal relay contacts close.

1)Heater light (green) comes on.

2)Contactor energized and heating elements are powered.

4.Temperature reaches 168°F and standby thermostat opens.

A.Internal "pilot" light (top, amber) goes out.

NOTE: Standby thermostat does not effect continuous mode operation and the "cook" timer is not used.

5.Temperature reaches set point and the temperature control’s internal relay contacts open.

A.Contactor de-energized and power is removed from heating elements.

6.Steamer continues to cycle on the temperature control until the cooking mode switch is turned to off or timed; or the door is opened.

NOTE: If water level becomes low during cycling, high limit thermostat will open and low water light (red) will come on.

F25111 (March 2002)

 

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Contents VPX Series Electric Countertop Steamers Model MLTable of Contents INSTALLATION, Operation Cleaning Introduction SpecificationsGeneral ToolsCovers and Panels Removal and Replacement of PartsComponent Panel Components Standby Thermostat TimerHigh Limit Thermostat Temperature Probe Heating Element AssemblyVPX Series Steamers Removal and Replacement of Parts Manual Drain Valve Door RemovalGasket HandleDoor Latch Adjustment Service Procedures and AdjustmentsLatch Assembly Door Sealing Adjustment To adjustHeating Element Test See table below for proper valuesTemperature Control Calibration KW PER Amps PER Ohms PER Voltage ElementComponent Function Electrical OperationComponent Location Continuous Cooking Mode Timed Cooking ModeSequence of Operation VPX Series Steamer Electrical Operation Wiring Diagrams 208-240V480V Troubleshooting Symptom Possible CausesCondensed Spare Parts List VPX3 & VPX5

VPX5 126588, VPX3 126586 specifications

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