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INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND CARE OF
MODEL VPX SERIES STEAMERS
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE
GENERAL
The Vulcan-Hart steamer cooks vegetables, frankfurters, eggs, chicken, sausage, fish, corned
beef, and many other meats and food items. These steamers are produced with quality materials
and workmanship.
The VPX3 Steamer is rated at 9.0 kW and the VPX5 Steamer is rated at 15.0 kW.
Proper installation, usage and maintenance of your steamer will result in many years of satisfactory
performance.
Thoroughly read this entire manual and carefully follow all of the instructions provided.
INSTALLATION
Before installing, verify that the electrical service agrees with the specifications on the machine data
plate located on the left side panel. If the supply and equipment requirements do not agree, do not
proceed with the installation. Contact your dealer or Vulcan-Hart immediately.
UNPACKING
This steamer was inspected before leaving the factory. The transportation company assumes full
responsibility for safe delivery upon acceptance of the shipment. Immediately after unpacking,
check for possible shipping damage. If the steamer is found to be damaged, save the packaging
material and contact the carrier within 15 days of delivery. Carefully unpack the steamer and place
in a work-accessible area as near to its final installed position as possible.
LOCATION
The installation location must allow adequate clearances for servicing and proper operation.
Minimum clearances for proper air circulation is 2" (5.1 cm) on the sides and 6" (15.2 cm) on the
back.
ASSEMBLY
This steamer comes with four 4
1
/2" (11.4 cm) support legs and four large flat washers. Place the
steamer on its left side, being careful to avoid scratching the finish. Place one flat washer on the bolt
side of each leg. Thread the four legs into the provided mounting holes. Do not mount steamer
directly to a counter top unless the support legs are in place.