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LEVELING — ALL STEAMERS & STEAM GENERATORS
Position the steamer or steam generator in its final installed location. Place a level on the horizontal
area of the cabinet. Adjust the feet to level the steamer or steam generator in both the left-to-right and
front-to-rear directions.
On VHX steamers only, elevate the front
1
/16" to
1
/8" (0.2 cm to 0.3 cm) to give proper drainage by rotating
the adjusting nut on the rear legs in the proper direction 1 to 1
1
/2 turns. Check drainage in the steamer
compartments by pouring a little water in the compartment. All the water should drain. On VHL
steamers only, elevate the right side legs
1
/16" to
1
/8" (0.2 cm to 0.3 cm) to give proper drainage.
The rear feet have holes in the flanges for anchor bolts. Direct steam models (steamers without
generators) must be anchored to the floor.
PLUMBING CONNECTIONS — ALL STEAMERS & STEAM GENERATORS
WARNING: PLUMBING CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE SANITARY,
SAFETY AND PLUMBING CODES.
Water Requirements
Proper water quality can improve the taste of
the food prepared in the steamer, reduce
liming in the steam generator and extend
equipment life. Local water conditions vary
from one location to another. Ask your
municipal water supplier for details about
your local water supply prior to installation.
Presence of sediment, silica, excess chlorides or other dissolved solids may lead to a recommendation
for alternate form(s) of water treatment. Test the water with the test strip included with the steamer.
Other factors affecting steam generation are iron content, amount of chloridation and dissolved gases.
A local water treatment specialist should be consulted before installation of steam generating
equipment.
Water Supply Connection
Connect the treated water supply line to the
1
/2" NPT (1.3 cm) inlet at the rear of the steamer. Connect
the untreated water supply line to the
1
/4" (0.6 cm) copper tube inlet, also at the rear of the steamer.
A water filter system is recommended for the water supply line going to the treated water inlet of your
steamer. Follow the recommendations for use and installation instructions shipped with the water filter.
If a water filter is not installed, the steamer or steam generator warranty may be limited.
Drain Connection
The 1
1
/4" NPT (3.175 cm) threaded fitting on the condenser box must be extended
a maximum of 12"
(
30.5 cm
)
to an open air gap
type drain. Do not reduce the 1
1
/
4
" (
3.175 cm
)
drain piping throughout its
length. Provide a suitable floor sink with a minimum depth of 12" (
30.5 cm). The floor sink is NOT to
be directly under the steamer and should be at a distance so that steam vapors will not enter the
steamer from underneath. The drain pipe should be either iron or copper. DO NOT use PVC pipe; PVC
pipe may lose its rigidity or glue may fail.
CAUTION: In order to avoid any back pressure in the steamer, do not connect solidly to any
drain connection.
WATER REQUIREMENTS
Supply Pressure 20 — 60 psig
Hardness* less than 3 grains
Silica less than 13 ppm
Total Chlorine less than 4.0 ppm
pH range 7 — 8
Undissolved Solids less than 5 microns
* 17.1 ppm = 1 grain of hardness