Vulcan-Hart VC5G Service manual

EXTENDED SHUTDOWN & RESTART OF
YOUR VULCAN COOKING EQUIPMENT
Following you will find instructions on how to shut down your Vulcan cooking equipment for an extended period, and
how to safely restart equipment aer idle.
Always refer to the procedures as instructed in the Installation & Operation manual for your specific model.
Manuals may be found by visiting the Vulcan website and clicking on RESOURCES at the top right of the home page.
Always remember that cooking equipment and its parts are hot. Use care when operating, cleaning or performing
maintenance.
For additional product resources, please visit https://www.vulcanequipment.com/.
CONVECTION OVENS
EXTENDED SHUTDOWN – ALL MODELS
1. A thorough cleaning of the oven, both interior and exterior.
a. Clean and clear the rear air intake.
b. Check exhaust vent for blockage.
c. Wipe down the interior and door glass with a damp rag.
i. Cool down oven.
ii. Remove oven racks.
   iii. Lirackguidesoneithersideofovenoofholders.Racksandguidesmay
berunthroughdishwasherwhileovencavityisbeingcleaned.
   iv. Cleanwithsoapandwaterusingnon-metallicscouringpad,ifnecessary.
If dirt and grease have accumulated, a mild ammonia solution or
commercialovencleanersuchasEasy-OorDowmaybeused.
d. Wipe down the exterior and door glass with a damp rag.
i. Cool down oven.
   ii. Wipeexposed,cleanablesurfacewhencoolwithamilddetergentandhotwater.Drythoroughlywitha
clean cloth.
   iii. Stubbornstainsmayberemovedbyusinganon-metallicabrasivepad,rubbinginthedirectionofthe
metal’sgrain.Ifnecessary,forparticularlyheavydeposits,youmaymixathinpasteofwaterandscouring
powderandapplyitwithasponge.Becarefultoapplylightpressureandremembertorubonlyinthe
direction of the grain in the metal.
   iv. Thecontrolpanelsurfaceiseasilycleanedwithhotwater,soapandasocloth.Donotusehardabrasives,
solventtypematerialsormetallicscouringpadssincethesewillscratchorcloudthesurface.
   v. Neverspraytheperforatedareasorcontrolpanelwithsteamorwater,asthiswillallowmoistureintothe
controlcavity,whichcoulddamageelectricalcomponents.
e. Maintain fan area.
   i. Ifaluminumfoilisroutinelyusedtowrapfoodorcookingvesselsduringovenoperation,thefollowing
preventative maintenance must be performed:
1. Remove oven racks and rack guides.
    2. Checkblowerwheelandairbaleforparticlesofaluminumfoilorfooddeposits.
 2. Inspecttheovenforanysignsofexcessivewearandtearandorderreplacementparts(e.g.doorglassassemblies,door
roller latch, burner tube and spark igniter).
 3. Shutogassupply.
 4. Shutoelectricsupply.
 5. Leaveovendoorsslightlyopen.
Model VC5G
Shown with optional casters
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EXTENDED SHUTDOWN & RESTART OF
YOUR VULCAN COOKING EQUIPMENT
CONVECTION OVENS (CONTINUED)
RESTART FROM EXTENDED SHUTDOWN – ALL MODELS
 1. Scheduleaqualiedgasservicetechniciantobeonsiteuponrestartifkitchenhasbeendownformorethan30days.
a. Check all gas equipment in kitchen for gas leaks.
 2. Checktheentirekitchenandallgasequipmentforgasleakspriortostartinganyequipment.
3. Clean the unit.
 4. Inspecttheunit:lookforrustedtubes,frayedwired,checkdoorlatches
5. Follow the Hobart Start-Up guide.
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