Vulcan-Hart VHL3 & VH3616 Installation, Operation and Care of, MHB24 SERIES STEAM GENERATORS

Installation, Operation and Care of

VHX24, VHL2, VHL3 & VH3616 SERIES FOOD STEAMERS

& MHB24 SERIES STEAM GENERATORS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE

GENERAL

Vulcan food steamers and steam generators are produced with quality workmanship and material. Proper installation, usage and maintenance will result in many years of satisfactory performance. It is suggested that you thoroughly read this entire manual and carefully follow all of the instructions provided.

Models with E in the model number have electric steam generators. Models with D in the model number must be connected to a direct steam source. Models with G in the model number are equipped with a high-efficiency gas steam generator.

Models VHX24E, VHX24G and VHX24D can accommodate three 21/2" deep (6.4 cm) steam pans per compartment. Models VHX24E5, VHX24G5 and VHX24D5 can accommodate five 21/2" deep (6.4 cm) steam pans per compartment. Models VHL2G and VHL3G can accommodate a selection of pans; refer to page 28. Model VH3616 can accommodate sixteen 1" deep pans, or eight 21/2" deep pans, or six 4" deep pans per compartment. Models MHB24G and MHB24E are steam generators used to provide steam for other equipment and do not have steaming compartments.

INSTALLATION

Before installing, verify that the type of gas (natural or propane), the electrical supply and any direct steam supply required for the equipment covered by this manual agree with the specifications on the rating plate located on the lower door of the boiler base. If the supply and equipment requirements do not agree, do not proceed with the installation. Contact your dealer or Vulcan-Hart Company immediately.

UNPACKING

This steamer was inspected before leaving the factory. The transportation company assumes full responsibility for safe delivery upon acceptance of the shipment.

IMPORTANT: 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.

INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS

In the United States, the Vulcan steamer must be installed in accordance with state and local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, (ANSI-Z223.1, latest edition) available from the American Gas Association, 1515 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22209, with the National Electrical Code (ANSI/ NFPA No. 70, latest edition) available from the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269 and with Vapor Removal from Cooking Equipment, (NFPA-96, latest edition) available from NFPA.

In Canada, the steamer must be installed in accordance with local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code (CAN/CGA-B149.1, latest edition) available from the Canadian Gas Association, 178 Rexdale Boulevard, Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3, and with the Canadian Electrical Code (CSA C22.2 No.3, latest edition) available from the Canadian Standards Association, 178 Rexdale Boulevard, Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3.

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