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VULCAN-HART COMPANY, P.O. BOX 696, LOUISVILLE, KY 40201, TEL. 1-800-814-2028
502-778-2791
QUOTE & ORDER FAX: 1-800-444-0602
NOTE: In line with its policy to continually improve its products, Vulcan-Hart Company reserves the right to change materials and
specifications without notice.
F-32029 (8-04)
VSX42E SERIES
ELECTRIC HEATED CONVECTION STEAMER
ON CABINET BASE WITH 24 QT. TILTING KETTLE
WATER QUALITY STATEMENT:
The fact that a water supply is potable is no guarantee that it is suitable
for steam generation. Your water supply must be within these general
guidelines:
SUPPLY PRESSURE
20 - 60 psig
HARDNESS*
less than 3 grains
SILICA
less than 13 ppm
TOTAL CHLORIDE
less than 4.0 ppm
pH RANGE
7-8
UN-DISSOLVED SOLIDS
less than 5 microns
* 17.1 ppm = 1 grain of hardness
Other factors affecting steam generation are iron content, amount of
chloridation and dissolved gases. Water supplies vary from state to state
and from locations within a state. Therefore it is necessary that the local
water treatment specialist be consulted before the installation of any
steam generating equipment.
SERVICE CONNECTIONS:
Electric Connection: Junction box for electrical connection
for boiler heat.
Electric Connection for Controls: 120/60/1, 300 watt maxi-
mum, power supply with grounding wire required. (For other
than 120 volt supply, consult factory for location of this
connection.
Drain: Condenser box, compartment and boiler 1
1
/
4
" NPT
(Provide an open air gap type drain within 12" of condenser box
and for best results at a distance so that steam vapors will not
enter the steamer from underneath the control area. Do not
connect solidly to any drain connection.)
Cold Water Connection:
3
/
8
" NPT for boiler feed. Inlet water
pressure between 20 and 80 psi.
Cold Water Connection:
3
/
8
" NPT for condensate box. Inlet
water pressure between 20 and 80 psi.
Water: For swing faucet, (single) (dual) temperature
1
/
4
" IPS
tailpiece.
Steam Take-Off Connection:
3
/
4
" NPT.
NOTE:
• Dimensions which locate the above connections have a tolerance of
+ or -3" (+ or -75 mm).
• Installation of backflow preventers, vacuum breakers and other spe-
cific code requirements is the responsibility of the owner and installer.
It is the responsibility of the owner and installer to comply with local
codes.
• Plastic drains are not recommended due to inherent limited tempera-
tures of the plastic. Boiler purge temperatures may exceed 180
°
F. The
installer may be required to provide means to reduce boiler purge
water temperature to be that of the condensate temperature of 140
°
F
or less.
• This appliance is manufactured for commercial installation only and is
not intended for home use.
BRIMFUL CAPACITIES (In 4 oz servings):
Working capacity 70 to 80% of brimful depending on model.
24 quarts/6 gallons/23 liters/192 servings
STEAM FLOW RATE AT 10 PSIG AT THE KETTLE
Fast Boil
Medium Boil
Slow Boil
12 minutes
20 minutes
30 minutes
lbs/hr
kg/hr
lbs/hr
kg/hr
lbs/hr
kg/hr
6 gallons
39
18
21
10
14
6
NOTE:
1. The energy required to bring 70
°
F water to 212
°
F.
2. 1 boiler horsepower (BHP) = 34.5 lbs. of steam per hour.
Total
NOMINAL AMPS PER LINE
Conn.
Three Phase
Single Phase
KW
208
240
480
208
240
24
66
57.8
28.9
115.4
100
36
99.9
86.6
43.3
42
116.6
48
N/A
115
58
PAN CAPACITIES (Per compartment)
MODEL
1" deep
2
1
/
2
" deep
4" deep
VSX42ET
6
3
2
VSX42E5
10
5
3
