Vulcan-Hart VHX24, VHL2, VHL3 & VH3616 Location Electric Steamers & Steam Generators

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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. The recommended clearance for service access is 18" (45.7 cm) at the sides and back. Clearances less than 18" may require removal of adjacent equipment during servicing at customer's expense.

An exhaust system should be located directly above the steamer to exhaust steam and heat generated by the steamer.

IMPORTANT: Do not locate the boiler base directly over a drain.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS — ELECTRIC STEAMERS & STEAM GENERATORS

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.

Connect the electrical supply circuit to the terminal block in the field connection box located behind the left side panel at the rear. A 17/8" (4.8 cm) diameter hole for 11/2" (3.8 cm) trade-size conduit is provided on the side of the control box. Use copper wire suitable for at least 75°C. A grounding wire must be connected to the ground lug.

The wiring diagram is located on the door of the boiler.

ELECTRICAL DATA

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum Circuit Ampacity

Volts

Hertz

Phase

Total KW

Machine Amps

Maximum Protective Device

 

 

 

 

 

AMPS

208

60

1

24

115.4

150

 

 

 

24

66.6

90

208

60

3

36

99.9

125

 

 

 

42

116.6

150

240

60

1

24

100

125

 

 

 

24

57.7

90

240

60

3

36

86.6

125

 

 

 

48

115.5

150

 

 

 

24

28.9

50

480

60

3

36

43.3

70

 

 

 

48

57.7

90

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compiled in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI-NFPA-70 (latest edition).

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