General, Specifications, Tools | Vulcan-Hart VPX5 126588 specs

VPX SERIES STEAMERS - GENERAL

GENERAL

INSTALLATION, OPERATION

AND CLEANING

Refer to the Installation & Operation Manual for specific instructions.

NOTE: Daily cleaning is required.

INTRODUCTION

Features

Requires no water or drain line connections (manual fill & manual drain)

Cast aluminum "element block" for efficient heat transfer and distribution

Field convertible to single phase or three

phase power

When wired for single phase, a reduced 2/3 power output is available

Steam Cooking

The VPX series steamer provides timed or continuous mode cooking in a "pressure-less" compartment. The small physical size of the steamer offers an efficient way to produce many foods in small batches. Pressure-less, convection steam cooking will steam cook fresh foods or will steam defrost and cook frozen foods providing the maximum color, flavor and nutritional value with the least expenditure of energy and labor. The "pressure-less" cooking compartment allows the operator to open and close the door, anytime during a cooking cycle.

Model Designations

VPX3 - 3 pan capacity* VPX5 - 5 pan capacity* *based on 2.5 inch pan depth

Exterior Dimensions

VPX3 - 21"w x 25"d x 25" h* VPX5 - 21"w x 25"d x 31.5" h* *Includes 4" legs and 2" steam vent height

SPECIFICATIONS

Water Requirements

Use "potable" tap water that meets the following specifications:

Hardness of 2-3 grains (34-35ppm)

Total dissolved solids (TDS) less than 60ppm Ph factor of 7.0 to 7.5

These specifications can easily be obtained with the use of a properly maintained water

softener.

2.5 gallons to fill holding pan (approximate)

Electric

		AMPERAGE PER LINE (60HZ) 1
	TOTAL
MODEL	TOTAL	3 PHASE 2				1 PHASE 2
	KW
		208V		240V	480V	208V	240V

VPX3	9.0 std.	25.0		21.7	10.9	43.3	37.5

	6.0 3	-		-	-	28.9	25.0
	6.0 3	-		-	-	28.9	25.0

VPX5	15.0 std.	41.7		36.1	18.1	72.2	62.5

	10.0 3	-		-	-	48.1	41.7
	10.0 3	-		-	-	48.1	41.7

NOTES: 1. Amperage values in the table are nominal.
	Tolerance is		+5/-10%.

2.All models are shipped for three phase connections. If a single phase connection is needed, the steamer is field convertible. Requires jumper wire changes at terminal block. See wiring diagram 7264.

3.Field convertible to a reduced kw output (2/3 power connection). Requires jumper wire changes at terminal block. See wiring diagram 7264.

TOOLS

Standard

Standard set of hand tools

Clear silicone sealant

VOM with an AC current tester (any quality VOM with a sensitivity of at least 20,000 ohms per volt can be used)

Temperature meter & thermocouple

Special

Thermal Transfer Compound, Dow Corning 340 P/N 819643-2 or equivalent

NOTE: The additional tools below are required if replacing heating element assembly.

Torque wrench (in-lb.)

Tile Trowel 3/16" x 5/32" V notch; Grainger

catalog stock number 5LG08 or equivalent Loctite 271 or equivalent

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VPX5 126588, VPX3 126586 specifications

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