Vulcan-Hart VTEC14 Installation & Operation Manual

3600 North Point Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21222 RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE FORM F38330 (11-11) INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL GAS INFRARED CHARBROILER MODELS VTEC14 VTEC25 VTEC36 VTEC48 VTEC60 VTEC48 ...

IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO INSTALL GAS EQUIPMENT, WHO SHOULD PERFORM THE INITIAL FIELD START-UP AND ADJUSTMENTS OF THE EQUIPMENT COVERED BY THIS MANUAL. POST IN A PROMINENT LOCATION THE INSTRUCTIONS TO BE FOLLOWED IN THE EVENT THE SMELL OF GAS IS DETECTED. THIS INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED FROM TH ...

INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND CARE OF GAS COUNTERTOP CHARBROILERS GENERAL Gas Infrared Charbroilers are designed for commercial use only and feature fast, efficient gas heat. Each burner is controlled by an adjustable gas valve. Emitter panels are located directly above each burner to maintain uniform temperature and provide infrared cooking. Emitter pa ...

LOCATION The installation location must be kept free and clear of combustibles. Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air. DO NOT install the charbroiler adjacent to open burners or fryers. Sufficient air should be allowed to enter the room to compensate for the amount of air removed by any ventilating system and for combustion of the ...

KEY COMPONENTS The charbroiler and its parts are hot. Use care when operating, cleaning or servicing the charbroiler. Cooking Grids – The cooking grids should always be in place and properly seated on the emitter panels during operation. Wash grids thoroughly with soap and water solution and rinse before first use. Crumb tray – The crumb tray is ...

LEVELING It is important that the charbroiler is level front to back and left to right. Areas of uneven heat distribution will occur on an unleveled unit. The charbroiler is equipped with adjustable legs. Turn the feet at the bottom of the legs to adjust to level. The unit should be rechecked for level anytime it has been moved. VENTILATION HOOD Th ...

Prior to lighting, check all joints in the gas supply line for leaks. Use soap and water solution. Do not use an open flame. GAS PRESSURE REGULATOR INSTALLATION Gas regulator pressure is preset at 4” Water Column (W.C.) for natural gas, and 10” W.C. for propane gas. Minor adjustments may be required based on site specific gas pressure. Install th ...

OPERATION The charbroiler and its parts are hot. Use care when operating, cleaning or servicing the charbroiler. BURNER LIGHTING The burners should be left on the maximum (MAX) setting for most efficiency when cooking. The burners may be turned to the minimum (MIN) setting during slow periods to save energy. See Fig. 6. The VTEC charbroiler does not ...

TO COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN THE BURNERS For complete shutdown: Turn the main gas supply valve OFF. Make sure all individual burner valves are OFF (turned completely clockwise until stops). PREHEATING THE CHARBROILER Allow the charbroiler to preheat for 20 minutes on the maximum (MAX) setting. Rub grates with cooking oil before using to help reduce stickin ...

CLEANING Never leave emitter panels wet after cleaning. Leaving panels wet after cooking or cleaning may accelerate corrosion process and result in premature failure. WEEKLY When cool, remove cooking grids, emitter panels and heat shield. Clean and vacuum any accumulated debris from inside burner boxes. Clean inside chassis area anywhere fat, grease, ...