VHX SERIES STEAMERS - COMPONENT FUNCTION

COOKING COMPARTMENT CONTROLS

The upper section of the steamer consists of two separate cooking compartments. Each compartment functions independently with its own set of controls. Power is supplied to the controls only after the steam pressure rises above the compartment pressure switch setting to close the N.O. contacts.

Ready Light (Green)

When lit, indicates steamer is ready to cook.

Cooking Light (Red)

When lit, indicates steamer is in a cooking cycle.

Cooking Timer

Use to set desired cooking cycle time between 0-60 minutes. When a

 

timer is set, the steam supply solenoid valve is energized to allow steam

 

into the cooking compartment but only after the boiler has reached its

 

operating pressure. Also, energizes the buzzer when time expires.

Buzzer

Signals end of a cook cycle, must be turned off manually.

Door Switch

Removes electrical power to the timer. If time is dialed on the cooking

 

timer and compartments are steaming, removes power to the steam

 

solenoid valve when the compartment door is opened.

Steam Solenoid Valve

When energized, opens to allow steam into the cooking compartment

 

(normally closed valve).

Compartment Pressure Switch . . . .

Supplies power to the controls only after the steam pressure rises above

 

approximately 3 psi to close the compartment pressure switch. The

 

switch remains closed as long as steam pressure stays above this

 

pressure.

Manifold Pressure Gauge

Indicates the amount of steam pressure in manifold. The intake shut-off

 

valve should be adjusted so manifold pressure remains at 9 psi with both

 

compartments on.

Steam Supply Manifold

Main steam supply line from the boiler for each cooking compartment.

 

Supplies steam up to the steam solenoid valve.

Intake Shut-Off Valve

Main steam supply shut-off from the boiler to the steam supply manifold.

 

This valve should NOT be left fully OPEN to boiler steam supply. See

 

“INTAKE SHUT-OFF VALVE ADJUSTMENT (STEAM FLOW)" in

 

“SERVICE PROCEDURES AND ADJUSTMENTS".

F24700 (October 2001)

 

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Vulcan-Hart MHB24G manual Steam Solenoid Valve, Compartment Pressure Switch, Manifold Pressure Gauge, Steam Supply Manifold