Vulcan-Hart VPX3 User manual

Item # __________________________
C.S.I. Section 11420
VULCAN-HART COMPANY, P.O. BOX 696, LOUISVILLE, KY 40201, TEL. [phone]
502-778-2791 QUOTE & ORDER FAX: [phone]
A2780
ISO9001
Vulcan-Hart Co.
F-32439 (10-03)
SPECIFICATIONS
Single compartment electric connectionless steamer, Vulcan-
Hart Model No. VPX ___. 304 stainless steel exterior. Stainless
steel cooking compartment. Generator pan is 11 gauge stainless
steel with stamped water level line. Efficient steam generating
system requires no water or drain connection. Solid sheathed
tubular elements embedded in 1" thick cast aluminum sealed to
pan bottom with thermal transfer compound for even heat distri-
bution. Controls include three position control switch (timed
cooking / Off / constant cooking). 60 minute timer. Heavy duty
"slammable" door and latch mechanism. 4" adjustable legs.
Power required 208 or 240 volt, 60 Hz, 1 or 3 phase. Phase is
field convertible.
Exterior dimensions:
VPX3: 21"w x 25"d x 25"h.
VPX5: 21"w x 25"d x 311/2"h.
U L listed. Classified by U L to NSF std. #4. Meets ENERGY
STAR®performance levels.
VPX SERIES
ELECTRIC COUNTER CONNECTIONLESS STEAMER
MODELS: VPX Series Electric Counter Connectionless Steamer
■■VPX3 3 pan capacity, 9 KW input.
■■VPX5 5 pan capacity, 15 KW input.
STANDARD FEATURES
■304 series stainless steel exterior.
■Stainless steel cooking compartment.
■Generator pan is 11 gauge stainless steel with stamped
water level line.
■Efficient steam generating system, requires no water or drain
connection.
■Solid sheathed tubular elements (9 KW)(15 KW) embedded
in 1" thick cast aluminum sealed to pan bottom with thermal
transfer compound for even heat distribution.
■Controls include three position control switch (timed cooking /
Off / constant cooking). 60 minute timer.
■Heavy duty "slammable door" and latch mechanism.
■4" adjustable legs.
■Power required 208 or 240 volt, 60 Hz, 1 or 3 phase. Phase
is field convertible.
■One year limited parts and labor warranty.
OPTIONS
■■480 volt, 60 Hz, 3 phase power supply, includes step down
transformer.
■■Second year extended limited parts and labor warranty.
ACCESSORIES
■■Stainless steel pans:
12" x 20" x 1" (solid)(perforated). Qty._____.
12" x 20" x 21/2" (solid)(perforated). Qty._____.
12" x 20" x 4" (solid)(perforated). Qty._____.
■■Stainless steel pan cover. Qty._____.
■■28" open leg stand with 24" x 28"h pan slides.
■■34" open leg stand with 24" x 28"h pan slides.
■■Set of two universal pan slides.
■■Stainless steel stand to stack two units.
■■Removable sliding shelf. Qty._____.

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VULCAN-HART COMPANY, P.O. BOX 696, LOUISVILLE, KY 40201, TEL. [phone]
502-778-2791 QUOTE & ORDER FAX: [phone]
NOTE: In line with its policy to continually improve its products, Vulcan-Hart Company reserves the right to change materials and
specifications without notice.
F-32439 (10-03)
VPX SERIES
ELECTRIC COUNTER CONNECTIONLESS STEAMER
EQUIPMENT CLEARANCE:
Rear: 6" Right and left side: 0"
SERVICE CONNECTIONS:
Electrical Connection to Electrical Box: 11/8" (29mm) conduit.
Vent
Drain: 1/2" NPT nipple.
NOTE:
• Dimensions which locate the above connections have a tolerance of
+ or -3" (+ or -75 mm).
• Installationofbackflowpreventers,vacuumbreakersandotherspecific
code requirements is the responsibility of the owner and installer. It is
the responsibility of the owner and installer to comply with local codes.
• Plastic drains are not recommended due to inherent limited tempera-
tures of the plastic. Boiler purge temperatures may exceed 180°F. The
installer may be required to provide means to reduce boiler purge water
temperature to be that of the condensate temperature of 140°F or less.
• This appliance is manufactured for commercial installation only and is
not intended for home use.
PAN CAPACITIES
MODEL 1" Deep 21/2" deep 4" deep
VPX3 632
VPX5 10 5 3
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
208V 240V 480V
AMPS AMPS AMPS
MODEL KW 1 PH 3 PH 1 PH 3 PH 3PH
VPX3 9.0 43.3 25.0 37.5 21.7 10.8
VPX5 15.0 72.0 42.0 63.0 36.0 18.0
WATER QUALITY STATEMENT:
The fact that a water supply is potable is no guarantee that it is suitable for
steam generation. Your water supply must be within these general
guidelines:
SUPPLY PRESSURE 20 - 60 psig
HARDNESS* less than 3 grains
SILICA less than 13 ppm
TOTAL CHLORIDE less than 4.0 ppm
pH RANGE 7-8
UN-DISSOLVED SOLIDS less than 5 microns
* 17.1 ppm = 1 grain of hardness
Other factors affecting steam generation are iron content, amount of
chloridation and dissolved gases. Water supplies vary from state to state
and from locations within a state. Therefore it is necessary that the local
water treatment specialist be consulted before the installation of any
steam generating equipment.