ITW Food Equipment Group Vulcan VG30 User manual

INSTALLATION&
OPERATIONMANUAL
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VG30, VG40, VE30 & VE40 BRAISING PANS
MODELS
VG30 ML-126847
VG40 ML-126848
VE30 ML-126849
VE40 ML-126850
Model VE40
FORM 31227 REV A (05-08)
VULCAN-HART
DIVISIONOFITWFOODEQUIPMENTGROUP,LLC
WWW.VULCANHART.COM
3600 NORTH POINT BLVD.
BALTIMORE, MD 21222

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IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY
THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO INSTALL GAS
EQUIPMENT, WHO SHOULD PERFORM THE INITIAL FIELD START-UP AND
ADJUSTMENTS OF THE EQUIPMENT COVERED BY THIS MANUAL.
POST IN A PROMINENT LOCATION THE INSTRUCTIONS TO BE FOLLOWED IN THE
EVENT THE SMELL OF GAS IS DETECTED. THIS INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED
FROM THE LOCAL GAS SUPPLIER.
IMPORTANT
IN THE EVENT A GAS ODOR IS DETECTED, SHUT
DOWN UNITS AT MAIN SHUTOFF VALVE AND
CONTACT THE LOCAL GAS COMPANY OR GAS
SUPPLIER FOR SERVICE.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPORS OR LIQUIDS IN THE
VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
IN THE EVENT OF A POWER FAILURE, DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS DEVICE.
© VULCAN-HART COMPANY 2008
Improper installation, adjustment,
alteration, service or maintenance can cause
property damage, injury or death. Read the
installation, operating and maintenance
instructions thoroughly before installing or
servicing this equipment.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL .............................................................................................................................................4
INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................................4
Unpacking .......................................................................................................................................4
Location ...........................................................................................................................................4
Installation Codes and Standards ..................................................................................................6
Leveling and Anchoring the Tilting Braising Pan...........................................................................6
Service Connections ......................................................................................................................6
Testing the Gas Supply System ....................................................................................................7
Gas Connections ............................................................................................................................7
Flue Connections ............................................................................................................................7
Electrical Connections....................................................................................................................8
Installation Diagram ........................................................................................................................9
OPERATION...................................................................................................................................... 10
Before First Use ........................................................................................................................... 10
Gas Heat Braising Pans.............................................................................................................. 10
Electric Heat Braising Pans ........................................................................................................ 12
Operation of the Lifting System ................................................................................................... 12
Unloading Prepared Foods .......................................................................................................... 13
Steaming Inserts (Optional) ........................................................................................................ 14
Cooking Hints ............................................................................................................................... 14
Cleaning........................................................................................................................................ 15
Cooking Guidelines (Domestic Measurements) .........................................................................16
Cooking Guidelines (Metric Measurements) ...............................................................................19
MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................................. 22
Lubrication .................................................................................................................................... 22
Adjustments ..................................................................................................................................22
Vent ...............................................................................................................................................22
Service and Parts Information .................................................................................................... 22
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................................................................... 23
Gas Heat Braising Pans.............................................................................................................. 23
Electric Heat Braising Pans ........................................................................................................ 23
SERVICE AND PARTS INFORMATION ..........................................................................................24

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Installation, Operation and Care of
TILTING BRAISING PANS
MODELS VG30, VG40, VE30 & VE40
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE
GENERAL
Vulcan-Hart Tilting Braising Pans are available in two sizes. Models VG30 and VE30 have a 30-gallon
(114 L) capacity, and Models VG40 and VE40 have a 40-gallon (151 L) capacity.
The tilting braising pan is a versatile piece of equipment. It allows you to stew, simmer, pan fry, braise,
grill or saute, and all with a very uniform heat pattern.
Standard features on all models include thermostat, manual lift, drop-away food pan support and four
flanged feet.
Optional features include automatic power lift and casters.
Your Vulcan braising pan is produced with quality workmanship and material. Proper installation,
usage and maintenance will result in many years of satisfactory performance.
Vulcan-Hart suggests that you thoroughly read this entire manual and carefully follow all of the
instructions provided.
INSTALLATION
Before installing, verify that the electrical service and gas supply (natural or propane) agree with the
specifications on the rating plate located on the left front edge of the table top.
UNPACKING
This braising pan was carefully inspected before leaving the factory. The transportation company
assumes full responsibility for safe delivery upon acceptance of this shipment.
Immediately after unpacking, check for possible shipping damage. If the tilting braising pan is found
to be damaged, save the packaging material and contact the carrier within 15 days of delivery.
LOCATION
For Gas-Powered Braising Pans Only
The braising pan must be kept free and clear from combustible substances. The braising pan, when
installed, must have minimum clearance from combustible construction of 2" (5 cm) from
the sides and 6" (15 cm) from the rear. Minimum clearance from noncombustible construction is 0" from
the sides and 6" (15 cm) from the rear.

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The installation location must allow adequate clearances for servicing and proper operation.
Recommended clearances are 24" (61 cm) on the sides and back (for servicing), and 36" (91 cm) on
the front.
The braising pan must be installed so that the flow of combustion and ventilation air will not be
obstructed. Adequate clearance for air openings into the combustion chamber must be provided. Make
sure there is an adequate supply of air in the room suitable for the amount of combustion gas feeding
the braising pan burners.
Do not permit fans to blow directly at the braising pan. Wherever possible, avoid open windows next
to the braising pan. Avoid wall-type fans which create air cross currents within the room.
Gas-Powered Braising Pans Equipped with Casters (Optional)
If casters are assembled to the braising pan, the installation must be made using:
1. A connector (not supplied by Vulcan) that complies with the Standard for
Connectors for Movable
Gas Appliances
, ANSI Z21.69 (latest edition) or Connectors for Moveable Gas Appliances , CAN/
CGA-6.16 (latest edition).
2. A quick-disconnect device that complies with the Standard for
Quick-Disconnect Devices for
Use With Gas Fuel , ANSI Z21.41 or Quick-Disconnect Devices for Use with Gas Fuel ,
CAN1-
6.9 (latest edition).
Adequate means must be provided to limit the movement of the appliance, without depending on the
connector and/or any quick-disconnect device or its associated piping to limit braising pan movement.
Attach the restraint at the rear of the braising pan (Fig. 1). If disconnection of the restraint is necessary,
turn off the gas supply before disconnection. Reconnect this restraint prior to turning the gas supply
on and prior to returning the braising pan to its originally installed position.
Electric-Powered Braising Pans Equipped with Casters (Optional)
If casters are assembled to the braising pan, the appliance shall be installed using flexible conduit.
Safety standards require that, when a electric Braising Pan electric supply line is properly connected
to the electrical power supply, an adequate means must be provided to limit movement of the appliance
without depending on or transmitting stress to the electrical conduit.
Fig. 1
If disconnection of the restraint is necessary, turn off the gas and/or electric supplies before
disconnection. Reconnect this restraint prior to turning the gas and/or electric supplies on and prior
to returning the braising pan to its originally installed position.
HOLES PROVIDED
FOR RESTRAINT
PL-56652