Vulcan-Hart V SERIES User manual

SERVICE MANUAL
V SERIES FOOD HOLDING & TRANSPORTATION CABINETS
AND BANQUET CARTS
MODELS:
VB90 ML-126548
VB96 ML-126550
VB150 ML-126552
VBP5I ML-138030
VBP7I ML-126358
VBP13I ML-126359
VBP15I ML-126360
VBP33 ML-138075
VBP77I ML-126361
VBS15 ML-138033
VHA9 ML-138072
VHA18 ML-138073
VHDP5 ML-138035
VHFA9 ML-138070
VHFA18 ML-138071
VHP3 ML-126343
VHP7 ML-126344
VHP8 ML-126345
VHP15 ML-126346
VHP20 ML-126347
This manual is prepared for the use of trained Vulcan Service Technicians and should not be used
by those not properly qualified.
This manual is not intended to be all encompassing. You should read, in its entirety, the repair
procedure you wish to perform to determine if you have the necessary tools, instruments, and
skills required to perform the procedure.
Reproduction or other use of this Manual, without the express written consent of Vulcan, is
prohibited.
VULCAN-HART 3600 NORTH POINT BLDV.
DIVISION OF ITW FOOD EQUIPMENT GROUP, LLC BALTIMORE, MD 21222
WWW.VULCANHART.COM Vulcan © 2009 All Rights Reserved F-41141 (11-09)

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IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY
THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO INSTALL
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, WHO SHOULD PERFORM THE INITIAL FIELD START-
UP AND ADJUSTMENTS OF THE EQUIPMENT COVERED BY THIS MANUAL.
READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING, INSTALLING OR
PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON THE EQUIPMENT.
WARNING Failure to follow instructions in this manual can cause
property damage, injury, or death.
WARNING Always Perform the Lockout/Tagout procedure before
removing any sheet metal panels or attempting to service this
equipment. Failure to comply with this procedure can cause
property damage, injury, or death.
WARNING Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or
maintenance can cause property damage, injury, or death.
WARNING
Do NOT operate this equipment without properly placing and
securing all covers and access panels.
WARNING In the event of a power failure, do not attempt to operate this
device.
WARNING Electrical and grounding connections must comply with the
applicable portions of the National Electric Code and/or all
local electric codes.
WARNING Appliances equipped with a flexible electric supply cord, are
provided with a three-prong grounding plug. It is imperative
that this plug be connected into a properly grounded three-
prong receptacle. If the receptacle is not the proper grounding
type, contact an electrician. Do NOT remove the grounding
prong from the plug.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
TOOLS REQUIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
COMPONENT LOCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
ELEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
PROBE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
POWER CORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
CONTROLS (VHFA9, VHFA18) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
POWER CORD WRAP (VHFA9, VHFA18) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
FAN (VHFA9, VHFA18) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
COMPONENT FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
ELEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
PROBE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
CONTROLS (VHFA9, VHFA18) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
FAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
ELEMENTS (VHFA9, VHFA18) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
PROBE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
LOCKOUT / TAGOUT PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
COMPONENT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
COVER REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
THERMOMETER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
THERMOSTAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
THERMOSTAT CALIBRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
DUAL LIGHT INDICATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
FAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
ON / OFF SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
ELEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
POWER CORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
DOOR AND HINGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
DOOR GASKET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
SERVICE & PARTS INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
TROUBLE SHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
WIRE DIAGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 – 19

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GENERAL
INTRODUCTION
Vulcan-Hart Food Holding and
Transportation Cabinets and Banquet Carts
are produced with quality workmanship and
material. Proper installation, usage and
maintenance will result in many years of
satisfactory performance.
Before performing maintenance on the
cabinet/cart, thoroughly read this manual
and carefully follow all instructions in the
order given.
This manual is applicable only to models
listed on the cover page. Procedures in this
manual will apply to all models unless
specified. Illustrations can be of any model
unless the illustration needs to be model-
specific.
INSTALLATION
Refer to the Installation and Operation
Manual for detailed installation instructions.
OPERATION
Refer to the Installation and Operation
Manual for detailed operating instructions.
CLEANING
Refer to the Installation and Operation
Manual for detailed cleaning instructions.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
All Vulcan-Hart 110/120 volt cabinets are
equipped with an 8 ft. (2.4m) cord and
NEMA 5-15 or 5-20 plug as standard
equipment.
All Vulcan-Hart 208/240 volt cabinets are
equipped with an 8 ft. (2.4m) cord and
NEMA 6-15 or 6-20 plug as standard
equipment.
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION
The Serial Number and Model Number for
the unit are located on the Serial Data Plate,
which is located by the electrical
connection. (Fig. 1)
Fig. 1 -Serial Data Plate
TOOLS
Standard
•Standard set of hand tools.
•Volt-Ohm-Meter (VOM) with AC
current tester with sensitivity of at
least 20,000 Ohms per volt.
•Standard Thermometer
•Pop Rivet Gun and 3/16” closed end
rivets for Models VHFA9 and
VHFA18.
Special
•CLR Treatment Kit to remove
Calcium/Lime/Rust from cabinet.
(Contact Authorized Vulcan-Hart
Servicer.)

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SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NO.
HEIGHT
IN (mm)
DEPTH
IN (mm)
WIDTH
IN
(mm)
SHIPPING
WT.
Lb. (kg)
VOLTS
WATTS
AMPS
VB90
71.75"
(1822)
42.75"
(1086)
31.75"
(806)
242#
(110 kg)
120
2000
16.6
VB96
62"
(1575)
29"
(737)
51.5"
(1308)
435#
(197 kg)
120
2000
16.6
VB150
73"
(1854)
29"
(737)
61.25"
(1556)
590#
(268 kg)
120
2000
16.6
VBP5I
31.5"
(800)
33.75"
(857)
28.25"
(718)
170#
(77 kg)
120
1200
10
VBP7I
37.75"
(959)
33.75"
(857)
28.25"
(718)
230#
(104 kg)
120
1200
10
VBP13I
57.25"
(1454)
33.75"
(857)
28.25"
(718)
340#
(154 kg)
120
1200
10
VBP15I
67"
(1702)
33.75"
(857)
28.25"
(718)
360#
(163 kg)
120
1200
10
VBP33
43.5"
(1105)
30.75"
(782)
25.25"
(643)
120
1200
10
VBP77I
72.5"
(1842)
31.75"
(806)
24.5"
(622)
400#
(182 kg)
120
2400
20
VBS7
37.625"
(956)
30.25"
(781)
23.75"
(584)
195#
(90 kg)
120
1200
10
VBS15
66"
(1676)
30.25"
(781)
23.75"
(584)
315#
(144 kg)
120
1200
10
VHA9
43.5"
(1105)
30.75"
(782)
25.25"
(643)
NA
NA
NA
VHA18
71"
(1804)
30.75"
(782)
25.25"
(643)
NA
NA
NA
VHDP5
62.25"
(1582)
38"
(966)
24.75"
(629)
370#
(169 kg)
120
2000
16.7
VHFA9
43.5"
(1105)
30.75"
(782)
25.25"
(643)
190#
(87 kg)
120
1200
10
VHFA18
71"
(1804)
30.75"
(782)
25.25"
(643)
225#
(102 kg)
120
2000
16.7
VHP3
23.5"
(597)
23.75"
(604)
18"
(457)
80#
(36.6 kg)
120
600
5
VHP7
28.5"
(724)
25"
(635)
18.25"
(464)
80#
(36.3 kg)
120
600
5
VHP8
31.5"
(800)
25"
(635)
18.25"
(464)
90#
(40.9 kg)
120
600
5
VHP15
61.25"
(1556)
26.75"
(680)
21.25"
540)
196#
(89 kg)
120
1200
10
VHP20
61"
(1549)
29"
(737)
39.5"
(1003)
264#
(120 kg)
120
1200
10

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COMPONENT LOCATION
MODELS: VHP3, VHP7, VHP8, VHP15, VHP20, VBP5I, VBP7I, VBP13I, VBP15I, VBP77I,
VBS7, VBS15, VHDP5, VB90, VB96, VB150, VBP33
CONTROLS
CONTROL - FRONT VIEW
THERMOMETER DIAL THERMOSTAT
POWER INDICATOR LIGHT HEAT INDICATOR LIGHT
Fig. 2
CONTROL - INSIDE VIEWS
POWER/HEAT INDICATOR LIGHTS
THERMOSTAT THERMOMETER DIAL
PROBE WIRE ELEMENT WIRE
POWER WIRE
Fig. 3
ELEMENTS
Fig. 4
PROBE
THERMOSTAT THERMOMETER
Fig. 5
POWER CORD
Fig. 6

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MODELS: VHFA9, VHFA18
CONTROLS
CONTROL -FRONT VIEW
THERMOMETER DIAL THERMOSTAT POWER
ON/OFF
SWITCH
POWER INDICATOR LIGHT HEAT INDICATOR LIGHT
Fig. 7
CONTROL -INSIDE VIEW
POWER POWER/HEAT
ON/OFF THERMOSTAT INDICATOR
SWITCH LIGHTS
ELEMENT PROBE THERMOMETER
WIRE WIRES DIAL
Fig. 8
POWER CORD WRAP
Fig. 9
FAN
FAN - FRONT VIEW
(5) FAN MOUNTING PLATE SCREWS
(4) FAN ATTACHING SCREWS
Fig. 10
FAN - INSIDE VIEW (HOUSING)
Fig. 11
FAN
Fig.12

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COMPONENT FUNCTION
MODELS: VHP3, VHP7, VHP8, VHP15, VHP20, VBP5I, VBP7I, VBP13I, VBP15I,
VBP77I, VBS7, VBS15, VHDP5, VB90, VB96, VB150, VBP33
CONTROLS PROBE
THERMOMETER: Indicates interior
temperature. (Fig. 2)
THERMOSTAT: Turns power on to heating
element. Thermostat setting is from 1 to 10.
The greater the thermostat setting number,
the higher the temperature.
Thermostat
Setting
Approximate
Temperature
1 100⁰F (37⁰C)
2 110⁰F (43⁰C)
3 120⁰F (49⁰C)
4 130⁰F (54⁰C)
5 140⁰F (60⁰C)
6 150⁰F (66⁰C)
7 160⁰F (71⁰C)
8 170⁰F (77⁰C)
9 180⁰F (82⁰C)
10 190⁰F (88⁰C)
POWER INDICATOR LIGHT: Indicates
unit is plugged in. As long as the cabinet is
plugged in, the red light will stay on.
HEAT INDICATOR LIGHT: Indicates
element is heating. Light will stay on as
long as the heating elements are engaged.
Once the predetermined temperature is
achieved, the heating elements will begin to
cycle. During this period the amber light will
turn on and off.
ELEMENTS
ELEMENTS: Heat element/elements
located at the bottom of cabinet.
THERMOSTAT: Controls the output
temperature of the heating element. Once
the output temperature of the heating
element reaches the set temperature, the
thermostat sensor removes power from the
heating element.
THERMOMETER: Senses the temperature
in the cabinet.
MODELS: VHFA9, VHFA18
CONTROLS
THERMOMETER: Indicates interior
temperature. (Fig. 7)
THERMOSTAT: Turns power on to heating
element. Thermostat setting number, the
higher the temperature.
POWER INDICATOR LIGHT: Indicates
unit is plugged in and ON/OFF SWITCH is
in the ON position. The red light will stay on
until the ON/OFF Switch is in the OFF
position.
HEAT INDICATOR LIGHT: Indicates
element is heating. Light will stay on as
long as the heating elements are engaged.
Once the predetermined temperature is
achieved, the heating elements will begin to
cycle. During this period, the amber light
will turn on and off.
POWER ON/OFF SWITCH: Supplies
electrical power to the cabinet and turns on
the fan. The cabinet will not have power
unless switch is in the ON position.

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MODELS: VHFA9, VHFA18 (continued)
FAN
The fan is located on top of the unit. The
fan and air tunnel provide even heat
distribution. The fan is turned on and off
with the POWER ON/OFF SWITCH.
ELEMENTS
There are 2 heating elements located at the
bottom of the cabinet.
PROBE
THERMOSTAT: Monitors/sensors the
output temperature of the heating elements.
Once the output temperature of the heating
element reaches the set temperature, the
thermostat sensor removes power from the
heating element.
THERMOMETER: Senses the temperature
in the cabinet.
LOCKOUT / TAGOUT PROCEDURE
WARNING
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS PROCEDURE CAN CAUSE
PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY OR DEATH.
Always perform the LOCKOUT / TAGOUT
PROCEDURE before removing any sheet metal panels or
attempting to service this equipment.
The Lockout / Tagout Procedure is used to protect personnel working on an electrical
appliance. Before performing any type of maintenance or service on an electrically
operated appliance, follow these steps:
1. In electrical box, place unit’s circuit breaker into OFF position.
2. Place a lock or other device on electrical box cover to prevent someone from
placing circuit breaker ON.
3. Place a tag on electrical box cover to indicate that unit has been disconnected for
service and power should not be restored until tag is removed by maintenance
personnel.
4. Disconnect unit power cord from electrical outlet.
5. Place a tag on cord to indicate that oven has been disconnected for service and
power should not be restored until tag is removed by maintenance personnel.

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COMPONENT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
COVER REMOVAL
The Cover must be removed to access
the Thermostat, Thermometer, Lights,
and Wiring.
1. Locate and remove the two (2)
screws holding the top cover to
the left side.
2. Locate and remove the two (2)
screws holding the top cover to
the right side.
3. Locate and remove the two (2)
screws holding the top cover to
the back.
4. Remove the cover.
(Reverse the above steps to install.)
THERMOMETER
1. Remove the Cover.
2. Identify and remove the screw
that holds the thermometer
sensing bulb on the inside of the
cabinet. It will be mounted to the
top of the cabinet. (Fig. 13)
SCREWS ACCESS HOLE
Fig. 13
4. Pull the thermometer bulb
through the access hole located
in the top of the cabinet.
5. Remove the retaining nuts that
hold the thermometer to the
housing located on the back of
the control panel. (Fig. 14)
THERMOMETER
RETAINING NUTS
Fig. 14
6. Remove the thermometer by
pushing it from the rear through
the control panel.
7. Install the replacement
thermometer by reversing the
above steps.
8. Reconnect the cabinet to its
power source and test.

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THERMOSTAT
1. Remove the Cover.
2. Identify and remove the two (2)
screws that hold the thermostat
sensing bulb on the inside of the
cabinet. It will be mounted to the
top of the cabinet. Push/pull the
thermostat bulb through the
access hole located in the top of
the cabinet
3. Turn the black Thermostat Knob
to the “OFF” position.
4. Remove the black thermostat
knob from the control panel by
using an allen wrench to loosen
the two (2) set screws that hold it
to the thermostat stem. (Fig. 15)
THERMOSTAT KNOB SET SCREWS
Fig.15
5. Refer to the wiring diagram to
identify the electrical leads that
connect to the thermostat.
6. Disconnect the wire leads
connected to the thermostat.
7. Remove the two (2) screws on
the front of the control panel that
hold the thermostat in place and
remove the thermostat.
8. Install the replacement
thermostat temperature sensing
probe by reversing the steps
above.
9. Reconnect the cabinet to its
power source and test.
THERMOSTAT CALIBRATION
1. Turn thermostat knob to Off
position.
2. Loosen set screws and remove
knob.
3. Using a small screw driver, turn
the screw in the center of the
thermostat stem: “clockwise
to Decrease” temperature or
“counter-clockwise to Increase”
temperature. (Fig. 16)
Fig. 16

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5. Replace knob and tighten set
screws.
6. Reconnect the cabinet to its
power source and test.
DUAL LIGHT INDICATOR
1. Remove the cover.
2. Refer to the wiring diagram to
identify the electrical leads that
connect to the indicator light.
3. Disconnect the wire leads to the
indicator light.
4. Depress the side mounted
retaining clips on the indicator
light housing and remove the
light from the front of the control
panel.
5. Install the replacement indicator
light by pushing it into the control
panel opening and the retaining
clips snap into place.
6. Complete the installation by
reversing the above steps.
7. Reconnect the cabinet to its
power source and test.
FAN
VHFA9, VHFA18
1. Remove the five (5) screws from
the fan mounting plate. (Fig. 10)
2. Unplug the fan power cord.
(Fig. 17)
FAN POWER CORD CONNECTOR
Fig. 17
3. Remove the four (4) fan attaching
screws and remove fan. (Fig. 10)
4. Install the replacement fan and
complete the installation by
reversing the above steps.
5. Reconnect the cabinet to its
power source and test.

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ON / OFF SWITCH
VHFA9, VHFA18
1. Remove the cover.
2. Refer to the wiring diagram to
identify the electrical leads that
connect to the switch.
3. Disconnect the wire leads to the
switch.
4. Depress the top/bottom mounted
retaining clips on the switch
housing and remove it from the
front of the control panel.
NOTE: To expedite removal –
cutting the retaining clips off with
a knife or snips will make removal
of the switch easier. (The switch
will not be reusable if this is
done.)
5. Install the replacement switch by
pushing it into the control panel
opening and the retaining clips
snap into place.
6. Complete the installation by
reversing the above steps.
7. Reconnect the cabinet to its
power source and test.
ELEMENT
1. Open the door to the cabinet.
2. Remove the bottom mounted
element cover.
3. Remove the two (2) retaining
screws that hold each element
to the mounting plate and the one
(1) screw for the element clip.
(Fig. 18)
MOUNTING PLATE RETAINING SCREWS
ELEMENT CLIP SCREWS Fig. 18
4. Gently pull the element away
from the inner liner of the cabinet
until the electrical lead wires are
exposed. (Fig. 19 & 20)
Fig. 19
5. Disconnect the element wires at
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LEAD WIRES LEAD CONNECTORS
ELEMENT WIRES Fig. 20
6. Reconnect the replacement
element to the lead wires with
New wire connectors.
7. Gently tuck the residual wire back
through the wire housing hole
until the backing plate is lined up
with the mounting holes, and is
flush against the inner liner of the
cabinet.
8. Complete the installation by
reversing the above steps.
9. Reconnect the cabinet to its
power source and test.
POWER CORD
1. Remove the cover.
2. Refer to the wiring diagram to
identify the electrical leads that
connect to the power cord.
3. Disconnect the wire leads to the
power cord.
4. Unscrew the retaining nut that
holds the power cord strain relief
to the cover.
5. Remove the power cord.
6. Install the replacement cord by
inserting the cord and threaded
portion of the strain relief through
the opening in the cover.
7. Complete the installation by
reversing the above steps.
8. Reconnect the cabinet to its
power source and test.
DOOR INSTALLATION
1. Using a flat head screwdriver, pry
the hinge cover away from the
hinge until it snaps out.
Caution: Use care not to scratch
the hinge cover. Look for the
small indentation on the inner
portion of the hinge cover, as the
location to pry the cover.
2. Remove the three (3) phillips
head screws that attach the hinge
to the door. Remove six (6)
phillips head screws to replace
hinge. (Fig. 21)
Fig. 21

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3. Remove the old door. You
may need to open the latch.
4. Remove the phillips head screws
that attach the latch to the door.
Note: There may be anywhere
from two (2) to four (4) screws on
the latch.
5. If necessary, drill the new holes
using a #19 drill bit (or 11/16” bit.)
Note: When drilling holes into
the cabinet frame, use a long drill
bit (2”) as you need to drill
through both sides of the 1”
frame tubing.
6. Apply a thread locker material to
any screw/screws you are re-
installing.
7. Using a screw gun, attach the
door to the hinge and latch to the
door.
8. Close the door and check for
gaps between the door and
gasket. Adjust as necessary.
Adjust the latch, if necessary.
DOOR GASKET
Before removing the old gasket, verify
that the replacement gasket(s) are the
correct size and length.
1. Remove the old gasket by pulling
it out of the aluminum J-channel.
Verify that all gasket and
adhesive has been completely
removed before proceeding to
step 3.
2. Install the new gasket by starting
at one end and pressing the
gasket into the J-channel. A
slotted screw driver may be
needed to fully seat the gasket.
You can also use “Pam Cooking
Spray.”
Note: Be careful not to puncture
the gasket with the screw driver.
3. Repeat until all gaskets have
been replaced.
4. Using a “food grade” sealant /
adhesive, seal the corners to
eliminate any gaps, and to
prevent the gasket from sliding
in the J-channel.
5. Wipe away any excess sealant.
Note: Allow 30 minutes for the
sealant / adhesive to cure.
6. When the sealant/adhesive has
cured, close the door and check
for gaps between the door and
gasket. Adjust the gasket
extusion, if necessary.
SERVICE & PARTS INFORMATION
To obtain Service and Parts information concerning this model, contact Vulcan-Hart Service Department
at the address listed on the front cover of this manual or refer to our website: www.vulcanhart.com for
a complete listing of Authorized Service and Parts depots.
Customer Service 1-800-814-2028
Technical Service 1-800-814-2028
Service Parts 1-800-814-2028
When calling for service, have the model number and serial number available

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TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDY
Cabinet not Cabinet not connected Connect cabinet to power source.
operating. to power source.
Cabinet lighted power Turn lighted power switch ON.
switch not turned ON.
No power. Check circuit breaker.
Check GFCI.
GFCI or Moisture problem. Dry moisture problem.
Ground Fault Shorted element. Check/replace element.
Circuit Indicator Pinched/damaged wire. Check/replace wire.
tripped Damaged power cord. Check/replace power cord.
Cabinet is Heating element is Check/replace heating element.
connected to faulty.
power source,
switch is ON, Thermometer is Check/replace thermometer.
circuit breaker is faulty. .
ON but cabinet
is not heating. Thermostat is faulty. Check/replace thermostat.
Lighted power Power switch faulty. Check/replace power switch.
switch ON but
not lit. Dual light indicator Check/replace Dual Light Indicator.
faulty.
Cabinet does Defective: element, Check/replace: element, thermometer,
not heat properly. thermometer, thermostat, thermostat, power switch.
switch.
Thermostat requires Perform thermostat calibration.
adjustment.
Door not properly Check/adjust door and hinge.
sealed. Check/replace door gasket.
Fan not Power switch not ON. Turn power switch on.
operating.
(VHFA9, Fan faulty. Check/replace fan.
VHFA18 only)

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WIRING DIAGRAMS

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