Page 4 - DESCRIPTION
4 INSTALLATION, OPERATION, SERVICE & PARTS MANUALCONVECTION FOOD STEAMERSGAS, ELECTRIC, REGENERATIVE OR DIRECT STEAMMODELS VSX24, VSX36 & VSX42 INDEX PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE The manufacturer suggests that you thoroughly readthis entire manual and carefully follow all of ...
Page 6 - INSTALLATION; UNPACKING
6 INSTALLATION UNPACKING This steam cooker was inspected before leaving thefactory. The transportation company assumes fullresponsibility for safe delivery upon acceptance of theshipment. Immediately after unpacking, check forpossible shipping damage. If the cooker is found to bedamaged after unpack...
Page 7 - In the United States:; LEVELING AND ANCHORING; STEAM CONNECTIONS
7 In the United States: 1. State and local codes. 2. National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI-Z233.1 (latestedition). Copies may be obtained from TheAmerican Gas Assoc., Inc., 1515 Wilson Blvd.,Arlington, VA 22209. 3. National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70 (latestedition). Copies may be obtained from TheNat...
Page 8 - Testing The Gas Supply System; All Models; VENT HOOD
8 Testing The Gas Supply System When test pressures exceed 1 ⁄ 2 psig (3.45 kPa), the generator and its individual shutoff valve must bedisconnected from the gas supply piping system. When test pressures are 1 ⁄ 2 psig (3.45 kPa) or less, the generator must be isolated from the gas supply systemby c...
Page 22 - OPERATION
22 OPERATION WARNING: THE STEAMER AND ITS PARTS AREHOT. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANINGOR SERVICING THE STEAMER. THE COOKINGCOMPARTMENTS CONTAIN LIVE STEAM. STAYCLEAR WHILE OPENING EACH DOOR. CONTROLS — CABINET BASE GENERATOR (Fig. 13) Handhole Cover Assembly — when unbolted andremoved, allows int...
Page 24 - Shutdown
24 CONTROLS — COMPARTMENT (Fig. 14) The upper section of the steamer consists of twocooking compartments. Each compartment functionsindependently with its own controls, and is a separated,sealed steam chamber during the cooking operation. Gasket Plate Screw (Not Shown) — a stainless steelscrew on th...
Page 25 - CLEANING
25 Shutdown 1. Turn the boiler power switch to the OFF positionto extinguish the pilot light. 2. T o m a k e t h e p i l o t l i g h t a n d m a i n b u r n e r sinoperable, turn the gas combination control valveclockwise until it stops (OFF position). 3. To completely shut off pilot light and main ...
Page 26 - DOOR GASKET
26 Remove the “Y” strainer upstream of the drain solenoidvalve by unscrewing the cap on the section protrudingdown towards the floor. Remove the screen and anyforeign particles. Rinse the screen thoroughly andreplace. Replace cap. The pressure regulating valve strainer will becomeclogged if dirty st...
Page 27 - COOKING CHART
27 COOKING CHART The following table lists suggested cooking times and weights. These times, which will vary depending on initialproduct temperature, size, shape, etc., are approximate and should be adjusted to suit your operation. PRODUCTS TO BE COOKED IN SOLID PANS TIMER SETTING WEIGHT PRODUCT IN ...
Page 30 - TROUBLESHOOTING; PROBLEM
30 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIVE MEASURES 1. Problem with low water cut-off. Replace low water cut-off control. 2. Problem with pressure switch. Replace pressure switch. 3. Loose wiring. Check against diagram and tightenconnections. 4. Problem with combination control Replace valve. valve...
Page 33 - SERVICE; COOKING COMPARTMENT; CONTROLS; CABINET BASE GENERATOR; ALL GENERATORS
33 SERVICE These service procedures should only be performedby a qualified servicer. WARNING: THE STEAMER AND ITS PARTS AREHOT. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANINGOR SERVICING THE STEAMER. THE COOKINGCOMPARTMENTS CONTAIN LIVE STEAM. STAYCLEAR WHILE OPENING EACH DOOR. WARNING: BEFORE SERVICING, DISCONN...
Page 36 - Fill Solenoid Valve
36 On electric boilers, the high limit thermostat is locatedbehind the contactor box cover. On electric boilerswith two heating elements, the thermostat is connectedto one of the heating element lugs. On electric boilerswith four heating elements, the thermostat is locatedbetween the center pair of ...
Page 37 - GAS GENERATORS; Pilot, Thermocouple or Main Burners
37 Boiler Blowdown Solenoid Valve Does Not Drain If your steamer has an automatic blowdown drainvalve, when the blowdown button is depressed, theboiler blowdown valve opens. If your steamer has amanual blowdown drain valve, close it. The watercontained in the boiler, being under pressure, shouldbe b...
Page 38 - Gas Combination Control Valve Replacement; ELECTRIC GENERATORS; Magnetic Contactor
38 Blow pilot flame out. The reading when the protectionvalve closes (drop-out point) should be at least 5 MVbelow first reading. If first reading is correct, but drop-out point is not, problem is in the combination controlvalve. An open circuit check of the thermocoupleshould give a meter reading o...
Page 39 - REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST; REPLACEMENT PARTS ORDERING
39 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST REPLACEMENT PARTS ORDERING The following information must accompany a replacements parts order or it cannot be filled. A. Model and style or serial number.B. Type of gas (natural or propane).C. Voltage and phase.D. Appliance finish, permafinish, stainless steel, etc. (if ap...
Page 40 - COMPARTMENT DOOR
40 COMPARTMENT DOOR PL-50859 1 4 5 2 6 7 8 1 1 3 2 0 2 1 1 2 1 4 1 5 1 9 1 8 1 7 1 6 9 1 0 1 3
Page 42 - CONTROL PANEL
42 COOKING TIMER READY TIMER PL-50794 1 3 4 T H R U 7 8 9 T H R U 1 2 1 3 COOKING READY 2 CONTROL PANEL
Page 44 - ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
44 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS PL-50796 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 8 9
Page 46 - PLUMBING
46 PLUMBING T O S T E A M E R C A V I T Y T O O T H E R S I D E PL-50797 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2
Page 60 - GENERATOR
60 GENERATOR PL-50617 1 2 43 65 87 10 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 STEAM GENERATOR - LARGE & SMALL, REGENERATIVE & ELECTRIC STEAM GENERATOR - LARGE & SMALL, GAS 27 28 3029 3231 3433 3635 37 40 41 42 43 44 38 39 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54
Page 62 - REGENERATING STEAM BOILER
62 REGENERATING STEAM BOILER PL-50618 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 THRU 13 14 - 15 16 17 18 19 20
Page 64 - GENERATOR COMBUSTION CHAMBER
64 PL-50619 1 2 3 - 4 13 1415 16 17 5 - 6 7 18 12 10 11 8 9 GENERATOR COMBUSTION CHAMBER
Page 66 - GENERATOR FRAME
66 GENERATOR FRAME PL-50620 1 2 3 4 - 5 15 6 - 7 - 8 9 12 13 14 10 11 16 THRU 23
Page 68 - PANELS