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INSTALLATION &
OPERATION MANUAL
VEC SERIES ELECTRIC CONVEYOR OVENS
MODELS
VEC3018
10KW ML-126198
15KW ML-126401
VEC4018 ML-126199
VEC3624 ML-114836
VEC3632 ML-114837
VEC4824 ML-114838
VEC4832 ML-114739
VEC6024 ML-114797
VEC6032 ML-114798
VULCAN-HART COMPANY, P.O. BOX 696, LOUISVILLE, KY 40201-0696, TEL. (502) 778-2791
FORM 31062 (10-98)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL............................................................................................................................................. 3 INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................... 3 Unpacking ................................................................................................................................. 3 Location ................................
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Installation, Operation and Care of MODEL VEC SERIES ELECTRIC CONVEYOR OVENS PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE GENERAL Vulcan-Hart ovens are produced with quality workmanship and material. Proper installation, usage, and maintenance of your oven will result in many years of satisfactory performance. It is suggested that you thoroughly read this entire manual and carefully follow all of the instructions provided. INSTALLATION Before installing, verify that the electrical service agrees with
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When installed, minimum clearance from combustible and non-combustible construction must be 2.5" (63.5 mm) at the sides and 2.5" (63.5 mm) at the rear. The installation location must allow adequate clearances for servicing and proper operation. A minimum front clearance of 36" (914.4 mm) is required. Information on the construction and installation of ventilating hoods may be obtained from the standard for "Vapor Removal from Cooking Equipment," NFPA No. 96 (latest edition), available from the N
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Installing Stacked Ovens 1. Stack ovens after basic oven is installed. 2. Lift top oven and place it on top of bottom oven. 3. No fasteners are required; the weight of the oven will keep it in place. LEVELING Casters for this oven are of the non-adjustable type. For best results oven should be installed on a level floor. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING: ELECTRICAL AND GROUNDING CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY WITH THE APPLICABLE PORTIONS OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI/NFPA 70 (LATEST EDITION) AND/
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OPERATION WARNING: THE OVEN AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING OR SERVICING THE OVEN. CONTROLS (Fig. 1) TEMPERATURE DISPLAY SET POINT INDICATOR LIGHT SET POINT SET POINT ARROWS TIME DISPLAY TIME RANGE BELT SWITCH SWITCH POWER SWITCH TIME KNOB DRIVE MOTOR FUSES CONTROL CIRCUIT FUSE PL-41123-1 Fig. 1 Temperature Display — Displays actual oven cavity temperature during cooking cycle. Set Point — Press to display set temperature. Set Point Arrows — Press up or down to r
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Time Range Switch — Use to set cook time range from 2 to 8 minutes, 8 to 15 minutes, or 15 to 20 minutes. Switch must be on cook time range desired in order to change belt speed. Belt Switch — Push switch to ON to start conveyor belt; push to OFF to stop conveyor belt. Power Switch — Press ON to start oven; press OFF to stop oven. Time Knob — After Time Range Switch has been set to the desired time range, turn knob until desired time is reached on the display. • Turn knob clockwise to increase c
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A baffle (Fig. 2) is located on each end of the oven. It can be adjusted higher or lower to accommodate the height of the product being cooked. To raise or lower baffles: 1. Loosen the two thumb screws (Fig. 2) - use insulated gloves. 2. Readjust baffle height. 3. Retighten the two thumb screws. BAFFLE THUMB SCREWS PL-41126-1 Fig. 2 Loading and Unloading the Oven 1. Place product in utensils (if required). 2. Set utensils or products on the entrance end of the belt; not in the oven tunnel. 3. Re
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CLEANING WARNING: DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY BEFORE CLEANING. Daily Clean the outside of the oven daily by wiping with a clean damp cloth. Avoid using abrasive powders or pads; these cleaners may damage the finish. Clean right-hand and left-hand crumb trays (Fig. 3). 1. Remove and wash in a sink as you would any normal utensil. 2. Replace crumb trays. Clean center crumb tray (Fig. 3). 1. Remove front panel. a. Grasp each side of the door handle and lift up. b. Swing the bottom of the fr
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Conveyor To maintain proper belt tension, adjust the conveyor belt to remove any slack. 1. Locate the two adjustment screws (Fig. 4) on the right hand end (facing machine) of the conveyor assembly. 2. Loosen the nuts on the inside of the conveyor rack and turn the adjusting screws clockwise to increase belt tension. Be sure to adjust both screws an equal amount. 3. Retighten the nuts on the inside of the conveyor rack. If the conveyor belt adjustment is at its maximum and the belt is still slack
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2. Conveyor Assembly Removal a. Remove conveyor crumb trays (see Fig. 3). b. Remove cover where conveyor shaft enters the left-hand control box (Fig. 5). REMOVE COVER PL-41129-1 Fig. 5 c. Lift up the drive end of the conveyor assembly and slide the conveyor assembly into the oven tunnel to remove the tension on the drive chain. d. Slip drive chain off the conveyor drive sprocket (Fig. 6). PL-41130 Fig. 6 — 11 —
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e. Pull the entire conveyor assembly from the oven (Fig. 7). PL-41131 Fig. 7 f. Take conveyor assembly to cleaning area. g. Reverse this procedure to replace conveyor assembly. Weekly CAUTION: Intake fans and slots on the back of the oven and control box must be cleaned weekly. Any obstructions may cause motor damage. Use a long bristle brush to clean these areas. Clean the wire belt and frame with a stiff bristle brush as needed. — 12 —
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CONVEYOR BELT ASSEMBLING AND DISASSEMBLING (Fig. 8) Install the conveyor belt so that it always runs in the direction indicated by this arrow — the closed end of 1 the loop toward the direction of travel. The arrows in the belt illustrate the movement of the splicing strand between steps. When bending the splicing strand, try to limit bending to straight portions of the strand rather than in the "Z" bend area. 2 3 4 Splice one side completely before starting the other 5 side. After completely sp
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COOKING CHART The times and temperatures shown in this chart are only suggestions. Experiment with your food products to determine the cooking temperatures and times that give you the best results. APPROX. TIME TEMP. TYPE OF FOOD PRODUCT (IN MIN.) (°F) / (°C) ITALIAN Pizza (par baked dough) 4 to 4.5 510 / 265 Pizza (fresh dough) 5.5 to 6.5 510 / 265 Pizza (thick pan type) 7.5 to 8.5 510 / 165 Calzone (fresh dough) 5 to 6 510 / 265 Pastas (precooked to gratin) 5 to 6 510 / 265 BREADS & SUBS Garli
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MAINTENANCE WARNING: THE OVEN AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING OR SERVICING THE OVEN. WARNING: DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE ON THE OVEN. INSPECTION The oven should be inspected at least annually by a Vulcan-Hart authorized servicer. More frequent cleaning may be required due to oven grease vapors, dust, etc. It is imperative that control compartments and circulating air passageways of the oven be kept clean. SERVICE AND PAR
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES ACTION Power switch is on, • Blown fuse. • Replace fuse. but oven will not operate. • Problem with power supply. • Contact your Vulcan-Hart servicer. • Problem with power switch. • Contact your Vulcan-Hart servicer. Speed control shows "OL". • Conveyor belt is stuck. • Check the belt. • Problem with belt motor. • Contact your Vulcan-Hart servicer. Conveyor belt does not turn. • Problem with speed control. • Contact your Vulcan-Hart servicer. • Gear l
