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VPX SERIES STEAMERS - GENERAL
F25111 (March 2002)
Page 3 of 20
GENERAL
INSTALLATION, OPERATION
AND CLEANING
Refer to the Installation & Operation Manual for
specific instructions.
NOTE:
Daily cleaning is required.
INTRODUCTION
Features
Requires no water or drain line connections
(manual fill & manual drain)
Cast aluminum "element block" for efficient
heat transfer and distribution
Field convertible to single phase or three
phase power
When wired for single phase, a reduced 2/3
power output is available
Steam Cooking
The VPX series steamer provides timed
or
continuous
mode cooking in a "pressure-less"
compartment. The small physical size of the
steamer offers an efficient way to produce many
foods in small batches. Pressure-less, convection
steam cooking will steam cook fresh foods or will
steam defrost and cook frozen foods providing the
maximum color, flavor and nutritional value with the
least expenditure of energy and labor. The
"pressure-less" cooking compartment allows the
operator to open and close the door, anytime during
a cooking cycle.
Model Designations
VPX3 - 3 pan capacity*
VPX5 - 5 pan capacity*
*based on 2.5 inch pan depth
Exterior Dimensions
VPX3 - 21"w x 25"d x 25" h*
VPX5 - 21"w x 25"d x 31.5" h*
*Includes 4" legs and 2" steam vent height
SPECIFICATIONS
Water Requirements
Use "potable" tap water that meets the following
specifications:
Hardness of 2-3 grains (34-35ppm)
Total dissolved solids (TDS) less than 60ppm
Ph factor of 7.0 to 7.5
These specifications can easily be obtained
with the use of a properly maintained water
softener.
2.5 gallons to fill holding pan (approximate)
Electric
MODEL
TOTAL
KW
AMPERAGE PER LINE (60HZ)
1
3 PHASE
2
1 PHASE
2
208V 240V 480V 208V 240V
VPX3
9.0 std. 25.0 21.7 10.9 43.3 37.5
6.0
3
- - - 28.9 25.0
VPX5
15.0 std. 41.7 36.1 18.1 72.2 62.5
10.0
3
- - - 48.1 41.7
NOTES
:
1. Amperage values in the table are nominal.
Tolerance is +5/-10%.
2. All models are shipped for three phase
connections. If a single phase connection
is needed, the steamer is field convertible.
Requires jumper wire changes at terminal
block. See wiring diagram 7264.
3. Field convertible to a reduced kw output
(2/3 power connection). Requires jumper
wire changes at terminal block
.
See wiring
diagram 7264.
TOOLS
Standard
Standard set of hand tools
Clear silicone sealant
VOM with an AC current tester (any quality
VOM with a sensitivity of at least 20,000 ohms
per volt can be used)
Temperature meter & thermocouple
Special
Thermal Transfer Compound, Dow Corning
340 P/N 819643-2 or equivalent
NOTE
: The additional tools below are required
if replacing heating element assembly.
Torque wrench (in-lb.)
Tile Trowel 3/16" x 5/32" V notch; Grainger
catalog stock number 5LG08 or equivalent
Loctite 271 or equivalent