INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL ROUND GAS TILTING SKILLET MODEL VGCTS16 MODEL VGCTS16 ML-114827 MODEL VGCTS16 VULCAN-HART FORM 31041 (12-97) COMPANY, P.O. BOX 696, LOUISVILLE, KY 40201-0696, TEL.
IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO INSTALL GAS EQUIPMENT, WHO SHOULD PERFORM THE INITIAL FIELD START-UP AND ADJUSTMENTS OF THE EQUIPMENT COVERED BY THIS MANUAL. POST IN A PROMINENT LOCATION THE INSTRUCTIONS TO BE FOLLOWED IN THE EVENT THE SMELL OF GAS IS DETECTED. THIS INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE LOCAL GAS SUPPLIER.
TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation, Operation and Care of ROUND GAS TILTING SKILLET MODEL VGCTS16 PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE GENERAL Your Vulcan Round Tilting Skillet is a versatile piece of equipment. It allows you to stew, simmer, pan fry, braise, grill, or saute, and all with a very uniform heat pattern. Capacity of Model VGCTS16 is 16 gallons (4.2 liters). Optional accessories include a skillet support stand with drain pan. Vulcan tilting skillets are produced with quality workmanship and material.
The installation location must allow adequate clearances for servicing and proper operation. The skillet must be installed so that the flow of combustion and ventilation air will not be obstructed. Adequate clearance for air openings into the combustion chamber must be provided. Make sure there is an adequate supply of air in the room to allow for that required for combustion of gas at the burners. Do not permit fans to blow directly at the skillet. Wherever possible, avoid open windows next to the skillet.
LEVELING Place a carpenter's level on top of the skillet. Level the skillet front to back and side to side by turning the adjustable feet. GAS CONNECTIONS Gas supply connections and any pipe joint compound used must be resistant to the action of propane gases. Location of the gas inlet is at the rear of the skillet. Codes require that a gas shutoff valve must be installed in the gas line ahead of the skillet. Connect gas supply. Make sure the pipes are clean and free of obstructions.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING: ELECTRICAL AND GROUNDING CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY WITH THE APPLICABLE PORTIONS OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND/OR OTHER LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES. WARNING: THE SUPPLY CORD ON THE GAS TILTING SKILLET IS PROVIDED WITH A THREEPRONG GROUNDING PLUG. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT THIS PLUG BE CONNECTED INTO A PROPERLY GROUNDED THREE-PRONG RECEPTACLE. IF THE RECEPTACLE IS NOT THE PROPER GROUNDING TYPE, CONTACT AN ELECTRICIAN. DO NOT REMOVE THE GROUNDING PRONG FROM THIS PLUG.
FLOOR PLAN (Shown with and without optional stand and drain pan accessory) 29-1/4 (743) 29-1/4 (743) 4-1/4 (108) 5-5/8 (143) 15/16 (24) DRAIN 17-5/8 (448) 2-3/4 (70) 27-7/16 (697) 15/16 (24) 1-3/4 (44) 14 (356) 13-5/16 (194) 17-3/16 (437) 26 (660) 29-7/8 (759) 7/16 (11) O 4 HOLES 2-1/8 (54) MOUNTING WITHOUT OPTIONAL STAND 37-3/4 (959) 26 (660) ID 24-7/8 632 15 (381) DRAIN 9-5/8 (244) 8-7/5 (222) 10 (254) 43-1/4 (1099) 3-3/4 (95) 18-1/2 (470) POUR PATH 18 (457) PL-52890 MOUNTING W
OPERATION WARNING: THE TILTING SKILLET AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING OR SERVICING THE TILTING SKILLET. CONTROLS (Fig. 1) POWER SWITCH TEMPERATURE LIGHT THERMOSTAT IGNITION LIGHT PL-41053-1 Fig. 1 Thermostat — Maintains set temperature by controlling power supply. Temperature range is from Off to 450°F (232°C). Power Switch — Turns power to the skillet on and off. Temp. Light — (Red) When lit, indicates burners are providing heat to the skillet.
LIGHTING THE TILTING SKILLET 1. Open main gas valve. 2. Ensure skillet is in the DOWN position. 3. Turn Power Switch ON. Set thermostat dial to desired setting. This will turn on the electronic ignition. The gas solenoid valve will open, supplying gas to the burner. The RED temperature light and the GREEN ignition light will come on. 4. If ignition is not achieved, turn the thermostat to OFF and turn the Power Switch to OFF. Wait 5 minutes before repeating steps 2 and 3. 5.
6. At the end of cooking, turn the Thermostat to OFF and turn the Power Switch to OFF. 7. Skillet Without Optional Stand: Tilt the skillet to empty product into a food receiving pan. Skillet With Optional Stand: The skillet is provided with a stationary support for holding the drain pan. When unloading prepared foods, pull the drain pan out about 17" (432 mm) and place a food receiving pan in it. Tilt the skillet to remove product. The drain pan is removable for cleaning.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: THE TILTING SKILLET AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING OR SERVICING THE TILTING SKILLET. WARNING: UNPLUG ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY. LUBRICATION Never grease or oil the pivot bearings as this may cause problems with tilting. Bearings are oilite and never require lubrication. VENT Periodically check the flue, when the skillet is cool, to be sure it is free of obstructions.
