Vulcan Materials VC4GS Oven User Manual


 
FULL SIZE GAS CONVECTION OVENS - SERVICE PROCEDURES AND ADJUSTMENTS
F24682 (Rev. B, October 2007) Page 26 of 68
4. Each oven door should open with a force of 8 to
25 pounds when pulled at the handle. The
adjustments must allow the doors to remain
closed during normal operation and allow
opening without exertion by the user.
DOOR CATCH BALL
ADJUSTMENT
(INDEPENDENT DOORS)
NOTE: For units with serial number starting with 48
made before 8/13/07 and serial number starting with
54 made before 8/27/07.
1. Remove top front cover as outline under
COVERS AND PANELS in REMOVAL AND
REPLACEMENT OF PARTS.
2. Open the doors and inspect door strike for
proper shape.
A. Replace if bent and adjust as outlined in
this procedure.
3. Open and close the doors several times while
observing the catch ball operation.
A. Replace if malfunctioning and adjust as
outlined in this procedure.
NOTE: Shims may be required under the
door strike, before the proper door tension
adjustment can be set.
4. Apply lubricant at the top of the door catch
assembly to lubricate the internal spring. See
LUBRICATION under GENERAL.
5. Close the doors and check them for proper
alignment.
A. Doors should be centered and parallel at
the top and bottom in the oven cavity
opening as outlined under DOOR
ADJUSTMENT.
6. Open right side door and view the left side catch
ball and door strike position. Ensure catch ball
is resting upon the angular surface of door
strike. Repeat on opposite door.
NOTE: If catch ball is striking the flat surface on door
strike, shims will be required under the door catch
assembly.
NOTE: The catch ball should make contact near the
center of door strike.
A. If adjustment is necessary, loosen
mounting screws then slide door strike
from front to back until roller ball rests upon
the angular surface of the door strike.
Tighten screws and check operation.
B. If proper adjustment cannot be achieved,
add shims beneath the door strike. Repeat
step 6. DO NOT BEND THE DOOR
STRIKE.
7. Each oven door should open with a force of 8 to
25 pounds when pulled at the handle. The
adjustment must allow the doors to remain
closed during normal operation and allow
opening without exertion by the user.
NOTE: The amount of tension on catch ball
determines the opening force of door.