Vulcan-Hart VE30 User manual

A product of VULCAN-HART LOUISVILLE, KY 40201-0696
F35410 (May 2003)
- NOTICE -
This Manual is prepared for the use of trained Vulcan Service
Technicians and should not be used by those not properly
qualified. If you have attended a Vulcan Service School for this
product, you may be qualified to perform all the procedures
described in this manual.
This manual is not intended to be all encompassing. If you have
not attended a Vulcan Service School for this product, 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. Procedures for which you do
not have the necessary tools, instruments and skills should be
performed by a trained Vulcan Service Technician.
Reproduction or other use of this Manual, without the express
written consent of Vulcan, is prohibited.
VE40 SHOWN
SERVICE MANUAL
ELECTRIC BRAISING PANS
(30 & 40 GALLON)
VE30 ML-126849
VE40 ML-126850
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL ................................................................................ 3
Installation, Operation and Cleaning ......................................................... 3
Introduction ............................................................................ 3
Control Panel ...................................................................... 3
Model Designations ................................................................. 3
Tools................................................................................. 3
Specifications .......................................................................... 4
REMOVALANDREPLACEMENTOFPARTS .................................................... 4
Covers and Panels ...................................................................... 4
Power Supply Box Components ............................................................ 5
TemperatureController .................................................................. 6
PanPosition/DownLimitSwitch ............................................................ 7
UpLimitSwitch......................................................................... 9
LidSwitch ............................................................................. 9
Thermocouple Probe .................................................................... 9
DCLiftMotor ......................................................................... 10
Gear Reducer ......................................................................... 11
HeatingElements ...................................................................... 12
HighLimitThermostat .................................................................. 13
LidSprings ........................................................................... 13
SERVICEPROCEDURESANDADJUSTMENTS................................................. 15
TemperatureControllerCalibration ........................................................ 15
TemperatureControllerTest ............................................................. 16
Thermocouple Test .................................................................... 16
HeatingElementTest ................................................................... 17
DCMotorControllerTest ................................................................ 17
PanPosition/DownLimitSwitchAdjustment ................................................. 18
LidSwitchAdjustment .................................................................. 19
LidSpringTensionAdjustment............................................................ 20
ELECTRICALOPERATION .................................................................. 21
Component Function ................................................................... 21
Component Location ................................................................... 22
Sequence of Operation .................................................................. 23
SchematicDiagram .................................................................... 25
WiringDiagrams....................................................................... 26
HeatingElementCircuits ............................................................ 26
TerminalBlockWiring .............................................................. 27
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................... 28
Electric Heating (Manual Lift or Motorized Lift Option) .......................................... 28
MotorizedLiftOptionOnly ............................................................... 29
CONDENSED SPARE PARTS LIST ........................................................... 32
© VULCAN 2003

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GENERAL
INSTALLATION, OPERATION
AND CLEANING
Refer to the Installation & Operation Manual for
specific instructions.
INTRODUCTION
The tilting braising pan (skillet) is a versatile piece
of cooking equipment. It can be used to stew,
simmer, steam, sear, pan fry, grill or saute food
products over an evenly distributed heating surface.
Once the product is fully cooked, the pan can be
tilted for ease of product removal.
Control Panel
Model Designations
!VE30 - 30 gallon capacity
!VE40 - 40 gallons capacity
TOOLS
Standard
!Standard set of hand tools.
!VOM with an AC current tester.
NOTE: Any quality VOM with a sensitivity of
20,000 ohms per volt can be used.
!Temperature tester (thermocouple type) with
surface probe.
Special
!1 5/8" open end wrench. Used for removing lid
springs and adjusting lid spring tension.
!Field service grounding kit P/N TL- 84919.

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SPECIFICATIONS
VOLTS PHASE
AMPERAGE PER LINE
VE30 VE40
TOTAL
KW L1-L3 TOTAL KW L1 L2 L3
208 1 9 43 12 58 58 ---
2401 1250166767---
208 3 9 25 12 39 39 25
2403 122916464629
4803 121516232315
NOTES: 1. Amperage values in the table are nominal. Tolerance is +5/-10%.
2. Voltage values are @ 60HZ.
3. All models are shipped for 208/240V three phase connections. If a 208/240V single phase connection is
needed, the machine is field convertible at the terminal block. See wiring diagram AI1378.
4. On all 208V machines, the 240V heating element is being used (total KW output is reduced).
5. On VE40 three phase machines only, the heating elements are wired to be an unbalanced load.
REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF PARTS
COVERS AND PANELS
WARNING: DISCONNECT THE
ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE
MACHINE AND FOLLOW LOCKOUT /
TAGOUT PROCEDURES.
Front, Rear & Side Panels
1. Lift up on the bottom edge of panel until it clears
the catch.
2. Tilt outwards and allow the panel to drop down.
3. Reverse procedure to install.
Control Panel
1. Remove front panel.
2. Disconnect conduit from control box.
3. Remove manual lift crank handle (if installed).
4. Remove bolts securing control panel to braising
pan frame. Bolts are recessed in the frame
channel.

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5. Tilt bottom of control panel outwards and pull
down.
NOTE: The control panel should be supported to
remove lead wire strain.
6. Remove control box from control panel.
7. Disconnect lead wires from control switch.
8. Pull temperature dial from potentiometer shaft
and remove mounting nut.
9. Control panel is removed.
10. To install.
A. Align tab on potentiometer with positioning
bracket on panel.
B. Install mounting nut and tighten.
C. Adjust stop nut on potentiometer body (as
necessary) to ensure a water tight seal on
mounting nut.
D. Attach temperature dial.
11. Reverse procedure from step 6 to complete the
installation.
12. Check calibration as outlined under
TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER
CALIBRATION.
POWER SUPPLY BOX
COMPONENTS
WARNING: DISCONNECT THE
ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE
MACHINE AND FOLLOW LOCKOUT /
TAGOUT PROCEDURES.
CAUTION: Certain components in this system
are subject to damage by electrostatic discharge
during field repairs. A field service grounding kit
is available to prevent damage. The field service
grounding kit must be used anytime a control
board is handled.
1. Remove front panel as outlined under
COVERS AND PANELS.

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2. Remove power supply box cover.
3. Disconnect lead wires then remove the
component being replaced.
4. Reverse procedure to install the replacement
component.
5. Check braising pan for proper operation.
TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER
WARNING: DISCONNECT THE
ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE
MACHINE AND FOLLOW LOCKOUT /
TAGOUT PROCEDURES.
1. Remove control box from the control panel as
outlined under COVERS AND PANELS.
2. Disconnect lead wires from temperature
controller.
3. Remove temperature controller from control
box.
4. Pull temperature dial from potentiometer shaft
and remove mounting nut.
5. To install:
A. Align tab on potentiometer with positioning
bracket on panel.
B. Install mounting nut and tighten.
C. Adjust stop nut on potentiometer body (as
necessary) to ensure a water tight seal on
mounting nut.
D. Attach temperature dial.
6. Reverse procedure from step 3 to complete the
installation.

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LEFT SIDE VIEW SHOWN
TOP VIEW SHOWN
7. Check calibration as outlined under
TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER
CALIBRATION.
PAN POSITION/DOWN LIMIT
SWITCH
WARNING: DISCONNECT THE
ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE
MACHINE AND FOLLOW LOCKOUT /
TAGOUT PROCEDURES.
1. Remove front and left side panels as outlined
under COVERS AND PANELS.
2. Remove strain relief nut from end of strain
relief body and remove pan position/down limit
switch from switch mounting bracket.
3. Remove cover from switch.
4. Disconnect lead wires and pull wires thru strain
relief body.
5. Remove strain relief body from switch.
NOTE: When installing, ensure the o-ring seal is
inserted into the strain relief body (around power
cable) before tightening strain relief nut.
6. To install:
A. Position the switch with the head pointing
toward installer and gear cam pointing up.
NOTE: The plunger on the head is spring loaded
and will push the head away from switch body when
the last screw is removed.
B. Remove screws securing the head to
switch body, rotate 90° clockwise and
tighten screws to secure.
C. Place switch on its side with the head to
the left and gear cam pointing up.

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SIDE VIEW SHOWN
D. Align roller arm adaptor with the four
locking tabs pointing up and position one
of the tabs at 0°.
NOTE: The 0° position of the roller arm locking tab
is the starting point for alignment only. The locking
tab cannot remain at the 0° position.
E. Place roller arm adaptor on the gear cam
to engage the teeth. Lift the adaptor until
the teeth just slightly disengage from the
gear cam. Rotate the roller arm adaptor
counterclockwise 1 tooth, re-engage teeth
and release the adaptor.
F. Align the roller arm slots with the four
locking tabs on the roller arm adaptor and
tighten mounting screw to secure.
G. Verify roller arm position on switch.
1) Measure the distance from the rear of
the switch body to the center of the
roller. The distance should be 3".
H. If distance is ok, proceed to step 7.
I. If distance is not ok, adjust the roller arm
position (as necessary) to obtain the 3"
roller arm dimension.

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7. Reverse procedure from step 5 to complete the
installation.
8. Adjust pan position/down limit switch on switch
mounting bracket as outlined under PAN
POSITION/DOWN LIMIT SWITCH
ADJUSTMENT in SERVICE PROCEDURES
AND ADJUSTMENTS.
UP LIMIT SWITCH
WARNING: DISCONNECT THE
ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE
MACHINE AND FOLLOW LOCKOUT /
TAGOUT PROCEDURES.
1. Remove front panel as outlined under
COVERS AND PANELS.
2. Disconnect lead wires from switch.
3. Remove switch from mounting bracket.
4. Reverse procedure to install and check for
proper operation.
LID SWITCH
WARNING: DISCONNECT THE
ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE
MACHINE AND FOLLOW LOCKOUT /
TAGOUT PROCEDURES.
1. Remove lid switch cover from lid switch
support bracket.
2. Remove switch from lid support bracket.
3. Lift terminal cover off switch body and
disconnect lead wires.
4. Reverse procedure to install and adjust switch
as outlined under LID SWITCH ADJUSTMENT
in SERVICE PROCEDURES AND
ADJUSTMENTS.
THERMOCOUPLE PROBE
WARNING: DISCONNECT THE
ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE
MACHINE AND FOLLOW LOCKOUT /
TAGOUT PROCEDURES.
1. Access temperature controller as outlined under
TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER .
2. Disconnect thermocouple lead wires.
3. Raise the pan to the full tilt position.
4. Remove harness cover.

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5. Remove the insulation cover.
6. Loosen lock nut and remove threaded probe
from pan.
7. Reverse procedure to install and check braising
pan for proper operation.
NOTE: When installing: Route thermocouple wire in
the same manner thru the metal clamps on the hinge
& frame. Tighten thermocouple just until it touches
the pan; do not over tighten or damage to the
thermocouple may occur.
DC LIFT MOTOR
WARNING: DISCONNECT THE
ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE
MACHINE AND FOLLOW LOCKOUT /
TAGOUT PROCEDURES.
1. Remove front, rear and right side panels as
outlined under COVERS AND PANELS.
2. Remove power supply box cover.
3. Disconnect DC lift motor lead wires labeled
MTR+ (positive) & MTR - (negative).
NOTE: Lead wires can be identified by label or
marking on the wire.