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ITSELF
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AND HAS BEEN CERTIFIED BY THE .ATIONAL 3ANITATION &OUNDATION
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NS SEVERAL DEVICES WHICH ARE SPECIFICALLY USED
TO PREVENT UNSAFE CONDITIONS )F THEY ARE DISCONNECTED MAKE SURE
THEY ARE REINSTALLED PROPERLY AND TESTED BEFORE THE STEAMER IS
OPERATED
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!.3) 3TANDARD 4HREE DIFFERENT SIGNAL WORDS ALERT YOU TO A
HAZARDOUS SITUATION $!.'%2 7!2.).' !.$ #!54)/.
$!.'%2 4HE SIGNAL WORD $!.'%2 INDICATES THAT A
HAZARDOUS SITUATION IS ABOUT TO HAPPEN AND IF NOT AVOIDED
WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY
s $O NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE
OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND
LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE
s 7HEN YOU OPEN THE STEAMER DOOR BE VERY CAREFUL TO AVOID
ESCAPING STEAM 3TEAM CAN CAUSE BURNS
s !FTER REMOVING THE FAN BAFFLE PARTITION DO NOT PUT YOUR
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2.1 Controls
Operator controls are on the front right of the unit.
The VRC-3E and VRC-6E control panels have the following
touch pads and indicator lights:
• The ON/OFF rocker switch gets the Vortex ready for use,
or shuts it off.
• The HOLD indicator light shows that the cavity is at holding
temperature.
• The TIMED indicator light stays on when the timer is running.
• The low water float probe signals the ADD WATER indicator
light
to illuminate when it’s time to add water.
• The open and closed position of the drain valve allows the
unit to be filled with water or drained.
• The READY indicator light indicates the unit has
• Hour meter records cumulative hours of operation.
• Temperature gauge indicates internal temperature of cavity.
achieved the ready temperature.
The push button operations:
1. In the HOLD mode the steam generator stays at a low boil
or “holding” temperature. Factory set at 160°F.
2. When the TIMED button is pushed set, the TIMED light will illuminate
and can be set by turning the knob. The unit steams until the timer
counts down to zero and goes into hold. At that time the HOLD light
illuminates and a beeper sounds.
3. When the MANUAL button is pushed, the unit steams continuously.
The green MANUAL light will stay illuminated.
4. CANCEL button should be pushed to stop beeping.
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TIME display
TIMER knob
MANUAL button
and indicator
TIMED button
and indicator
HOLD button
and indicator
CANCEL button
and indicator
FAULT display
ON/OFF
rocker switch
Temperature
gauge
Hour meter
READY indicator
ADD WATER indicator
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2.2 Operating Procedure
2.
When the water level comes up to the high probe the reservoir
is full and 5 beeps will sound and the ADD WATER light
will go off. Close the door. The contactor will turn on
when the low probe is satisfied and the door is closed.
3. The contactor can be heard cycling to pulse energy into the
heating elements.The unit will be ready in about 20 minutes.
4. Load food into pans in uniform layers. Pans should be filled
to about the same levels, and should not be mounded.
5. Open the door and slide the pans onto the supports. If you
will only be steaming one pan, put it in the middle position.
Some foods will ca
use foam. When cooking foods that
foam, such as shrimp, put an empty solid 2” deep pan in
the bottom slot of the pan racks.
6. Close the door and take one of the following steps:
s If you want to steam the food for a certain length of time,
push the TIMED button and set the time with timer knob.
The timer will automatically run the steamer for the set time
and then go into hold. A beeper will sound. Then push CANCEL
to stop the beeping.
s If you want to steam continuously, push MANUAL button. The
green light will illuminate. The unit will continue steaming at
a temperature of 203° F or higher.
s If you want to maintain food at
holding temperature push
the HOLD button.
WARNING
When you open the door,
stay away from the steam
coming out of the unit.
the steam can cause burns.
6. To remove pans from cavity, open the door. Remove the
pans from the steamer, using hot pads or oven mitts to
protect your hands from the hot pans.
7. To shut off the unit, push the OFF switch.
8. To drain the remaining water in the water reservoir, move
the drain handle to the OPEN position. The drain pan will
not hold all of the water in the reservoir. Allow water to cool
before draining. Pull drain pan slowly from the unit to avoid
s
pilling.
sloshing.
WARNING
Do not empty until water is cool.
Empty drain pan. Pan will not hold
all water from the reservoir.
Do not over fill drain pan.
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9KW 10KW 12KW 9KW 10KW 12KW
208 3 15-30P 15-50P 15-50P 15-30R 15-50R 15-50R
240 3 15-30P 15-50P 15-50P 15-30R 15-50R 15-50R
480 3 L16-20P L16-20P CS8165C L16-20R L16-20R CS8169
Hubbel or Hubbel or
Equivalent Equivalent
INS T ALLING, CLEANING AND TESTIN G
W ARNIN G
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be connected
to a g r ounded metallic , permanen t
wiring system , or an equipment
g r ounding conductor must be run
with the ci r cuit conducto r s and
connected to the equipment
g r ounding terminal on the station .
3.1 I nst a ll a t i o n and S tart- u p
C A UTIO N
DO N O T INS T ALL THE UNIT WITHIN
2 INCHES OF A HE A T SOURCE
(SUCH AS A BRAISING P AN , DEEP F A T
F R YER , CHARBROILER , OR KETTLE) .
Electrical Supply Connection – Observe all local , national , o r
other applicable code s .
T hree ph r ase models of the V orte x100 Connectionless Steamer are
supplied with a cord set ready to be connected to a powe r
s u p pl y . See the chart below for the correct matching receptacl e
(not supplied with the unit) .
Single phase models are designed to be directly connected (har d
wired) to the electrical suppl y . Allow sufficient loop in the flexibl e
conduit to facilitate inspection , servicing , and cleaning .
B r a nc h C i r c u it P r ote c tio n
Field W iring T able
Us e c opp e r wi r e onl y – in s ula t i o n r a t in g 90 ° C
Voltage Phase Rated Current
60 hz only Demand (amps)
VRC-3E VRC-6E
9KW 6.76KW 12KW 10KW 9KW
208 3 25 19 34 28 25
240 3 22 29 25 22
480 3 11 14.4 13
208 1 44 33 58 49 44
240 1 38 50 43 39
Plug & Receptacle Char t
Th r ee Phase Onl y
Volts Phase Plug Receptacle
WARNING
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be connected to a grounded, metallic, permanent wiring
system, or an equipment grounding conductor must be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal on the station.
6.76KW 9KW 10KW 12KW 6.76KW 9KW 10KW 12KW
208 3 15-30P 15-30P 15-30P 15-50P 15-30R 15-30R 15-30R 15-50R
240 3 15-30P 15-30P 15-30P 15-50P 15-30R 15-30R 15-30R 15-50R
480 3 L16-20P L16-20P L16-20P CS8165C
Hubbel or
Equivalent
L16-20R L16-20R L16-20R CS8169
Hubbel or
Equivalent
Plug & Receptacle Chart
Three Phase Only
Volts Phase Plug Receptacle
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INSTALLING, CLEANING AND TESTING
Water Connections(s)
No water connection is needed. The water will be poured directly
into the water cavity reservoir.
Make sure that the incoming water connection is made with a 3/4”
N.H. COLD water supply hose. Rigid pipe is not required. The
water pressure should be between 30 and 60 PSIG. Higher
pressures will require the use of a pressure regulator. Make sure
that all connections are tight with no leaks-no matter how small.
NOTICE: The quality of the water is a factor in the proper
performance of the steamer. The water supply should have a
minimum value of 30-40 parts per million of total dissolved solid
(TDS).
Drain Connection
The Vortex100 Connectionless Steamer should be manually
drained to the bottom containment pan supplied by the factory.
If the unit is connected to a drain, do not connect more
than
two units to one drain line or pressure from one unit will effect
the second unit.
Steam Vent Assembly Instructions
Remove steam diverter assembly from literature bag which can
be found inside unit. Slide loose end as shown over unit steam
outlet, tighten worm gear clamp with flat head screw driver.
Be sure steam outlet is pointing in the upward position.
(Shown below)
Stacking Units Instructions
Remove drain containment pan from the bottom of unit(s).
Unscrew to remove adjustable legs from base of Vortex unit(s).
Unfasten nuts and bolts on stand platform(s). Place Vortex
unit(s) on stand platform. Align the (4) leg holes with the holes
in the platform. Secure Vortex units(s) to stand platform(s) using
bolts an
d washers provided with stand, see drawing below.
For double stack units only:
By loosening the left screw and removing the right screw provided,
mount steam exhaust bracket assembly to the back panel of the
top Vortex100 unit as shown in detail “B” of Figure 1 on the next
page. Attach the steam exhaust hose from the bottom Vortex
unit’s steam outlet tube to the top Vortex unit’s steam exhaust
bracket assembly using hose clamps provided as shown in figure
2 on the next page. (Note: Steam exhaust hose may need to be
cut to fit.)
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
DETAIL B
SCALE 1 : 1
DOUBLE
STACK
STAND P/N
142363
HOSE
CLAMPS
P/N 073259
HOSE
CLAMPS
P/N 073259
DOUBLE STACK
STEAM
EXHAUST HOSE
DOUBLE STACK
STEAM EXHAUST
BRACKET
ASSEMBLY
P/N 143243
10-32 SCREW
P/N 004173
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Drain Line Installation
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The drain line should not be less than:
1-1/2” - for single units
2” (5E) - for double stacked units
There must be a 2” air gap to the (non-pressurized) building
drain. Make sure that the drain is sloped AWAY and DOWN
from the steamer and that there are no obstruction in the line.
Failure to observe these requirements may cause a water trap
in the drain line and produce enough back pressure to prevent
proper cavity draining-resulting in condensate water leaking
from the door. Drain line must not NOT be made of plastic pipe.
It must be able to withstand boiling water.
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3.2 I nst a ll a t i o n Ch ec k li s t
G en e r a l
____ _ Remove all packagin g .
____ _ Ma k e sure there is a minimum of 2 inches of
free space around the steame r .
_____ Ma k e sure the steamer is level or pitched
1/4” to the rea r .
_____ Check that the fan is clean and clear of
foreign material .
Electrical Check s
_____ Ma k e sure the steamer is properly grounded .
_____ V erify that the electrical connections conform
to all local codes and the NEC requirement s .
_____ Ma k e sure the power supply b r anch circuit
conforms to the specifications indicated on
the steamer nameplat e .
Steamer Door Chec k
_____ Ma k e sure the door gas k et is making good
contact with the cavity f r am e .
_____ Check that the ope r ators are leaving the door ope n
when the steamer is shut down overnight or longe r .
3. 3 Cl ean in g
T o k eep your VRC-3E or VRC-6E Connectionless Steamer i n
proper working condition , use the following procedure to clea n
the unit .
A . S ugge s t e d T oo l s
s Mild detergen t
s Stainless steel exterior cleaner such as Zeppe r
s Cloth or spong e
s Plastic or wood handle brush with soft bristle s
s Sp r ay bottl e
s Measuring cu p
s Nylon pa d
s T owel s
s Plastic disposable glove s
B . P r ocedu r e
Exterior Cleanin g
a . Prepare a w arm solution of the mild detergent a s
instructed by the supplie r . W et a cloth with this solution
and wring it out . Use the moist cloth to clean the outsid e
of the unit . Do not allow freely running liquid to touch
the control s , the control panel , any electrical part , or on
the side or rear panel s .
b . T o remove material which may be stuck to the unit use
plastic, wool , a fiber brush , or a plastic or rubber sc r aper
with a detergent solution .
Interior Cleanin g
Clean the unit daily or as residue builds upon the bottom of
the oven cavit y .
a . Press OFF to turn the steamer of f . Open the doo r .
b . D r ain the w ater from the unit into the d r ain pan and
allow the unit to cool before cleaning . (Note : If the cavity
is full of w ate r , the d r ain pan will not hold the entire
amount and must be emptied more than onc e . )
c . After the unit has cooled , remove pan and pan r acks
from the cavit y .
d . Use a mild
detergent to wipe down the steamer cavit y , th e
floats on the inside back panel w all , and the pan r ack s .
The use of Groen descaler/delimer may be required to
remove heavy scale deposits
e . Rinse the unit to remove detergent and cleaners .
f . Attach pan r ack s . Unit is ready for us e .
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WARNING
Keep water and cleaning solutions
out of controls and electrical
components. Never hose or steam
clean any part of the unit.
Even when the unit has been
shut off, don’t put hands or tools
into the cooking chamber until
the fan has stopped turning.
Don’t operate the unit unless the
removable partition has been put
back in its proper location.
Do not use any acidic cleanser
products to clean the unit.
IMPORTANT
Do not use any metal material (such as metal sponges)
or metal implements (such as a spoon, scraper or
wire brush) that might scratch any stainless steel surface.
Scratches make the surface hard to clean and provide
places for bacteria to grow. Do not use steel wool,
which may leave particles imbedded in the surface which
could eventually cause corrosion and pitting.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
4.1 Vortex100 Troubleshooting Procedure
Each test procedure builds on the prior ones. Always start at the beginning of this procedure, and continue until the results indicate a
malfunction. Do not skip steps.
WARNING: Disconnect electrical power before servicing.
Measure input voltage and com-
pare to rating plate.
Check input power to determine
if it is three phase or single phase
Connect electrical power
(circuit breaker or plug)
Input voltage is within 10% of
rated voltage
Steamer wiring matches
incoming power
Panel lights are off.
Red LED on back of control board
flashes about once a second.
Wrong model (voltage) installed
Wrong model ordered. Change
wiring at terminal block to
match incoming power.
No line voltage
Blown 6 amp fuse F1 or F2
480v unit only-torroid
circuit breaker
480v unit only-torroid
transformer
24 volt control transformer circuit
breaker
Control board or relay board
Ribbon connector is not
properly seated
Notify customer
When converting from three
phase to single phase, do not
exceed amperage of breaker or
power cord/plug
Standard test
Standard test
Reset breaker
Measure 480vac in and
208+/- 10%vac out
Measure 208 or 240vac in
and 24vac +/- 20% out
Substitute to test
Check wiring diagramIncorrect wiring
Push ribbon connector into
socket on control board and
relay board
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Press on\off switch to ON
Add water to cover high water
(upper)
Heartbeat LED Flashes
ADD WATER light goes out
(manual fill only)
Breaker on 24 Volt transformer
24 volt transformer T1
Low or high water probe
Reset breaker
Measure 208 or 240vac in and
24vac +/- 20% out
Run sensor diagnostics
probe. Close door
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Factory optional water fill kit.
Close door.
Close door and set timer
to 30 minutes
Look for temperature rise on
the dial temperature guage
Water fills to high water probe
Timing display illuminates. After
about 20 minutes the ready light
illuminates and the fan runs
Heats to 200 + degrees in
22 +/- 5 minutes
High water probe
Water fill solenoid valve
Incorrect wiring
Start capacitor
Internal thermal protector on
fan motor
Fan Motor
Incorrect wiring
Hi-limit thermistor
Contactor K3
Control or relay board
Substitute to test
Relay board
Use sensor diagnostics
Use 02 diagnostic to test valve
Check per wiring diagram
Standard test
Use 07 diagnostic
Door switch Use sensor diagnostic
Measure black to white motor
leads. 35 +/- 20% ohms
Measure orange to brown motor
leads. 35 +/-20% ohms. Red to
blue 42 +/- 20% ohms
Check per wiring diagram
Use sensor diagnostic
Verify 24vac across K3 Coil.
Use 05 diagnostic with power switch
on and lower probe shorted to ground
Measure amperage through
heater wires.
SETUP EXPECTED RESULTS PROBABLE DEFECT TEST or COMMENTS
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Look for temperature rise on the
dial temperature guage
Set timer to one minute
Push MANUAL
Heats to 200 + degrees in
22 +/- 5 minutes
No defect found but customer
complaint is that unit is slow
to heat
Timer colon flashes times out,
HOLD light illuminates, and unit
beeps until CANCEL button is
pushed
MANUAL light illuminates and
timer displays dashes
Heater element
Incorrect wiring
Customer may be opening
door frequently to add or
remove food
Line voltage may be low
Not at ready temperature or
door is open
Control board
Incorrect wiring
Control board
Measure amperage for each
leg and compare to the chart
on next page. If amperage is
incorrect, disconnect power,
measure heater resistance (cold),
and compare to the chart on
next page. If resistance
is not within 20% of specified,
replace heater element
Check per wiring diagram
Talk with customer
Measure line voltage
Close door, wait for ready
Substitute to test
Check per wiring diagram
Substitute to test
SETUP EXPECTED RESULTS PROBABLE DEFECT TEST or COMMENTS
CONGRATULATIONS!
The unit is operating correctly.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
AMPERAGE / RESISTANCE CHART
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* The voltage applied to the unit is 480, but the elements are wired so each operates on 277VAC
VRC-6E 208 Three Phase 34 28 25 10.8 13.0 14.4
VRC-6E 240 Three Phase 29 25 22 14.4 17.3 19.2
VRC-6E 480* Three Phase 14.4 13 19.2 23.0
VRC-6E 208 Single Phase 58 49 44 10.8 13.0 14.4
VRC-6E 240 Single Phase 50 43 39 14.4 17.3 19.2
VRC-3E 208 Three Phase 25 19 14.4 19.2
VRC-3E 240 Three Phase 22 19.2
VRC-3E 480* Three Phase 10.8 77
VRC-3E 208 Single Phase 44 33 14.4 19.2
VRC-3E 240 Single Phase 38 19.2
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VRC-6E 208 Three Phase 25 58
VRC-6E 240 Three Phase 22 78
VRC-6E 480* Three Phase 11 102
VRC-6E 208 Single Phase 44 58
VRC-6E 240 Single Phase 39 78
VRC-3E 208 Three Phase 19 58
VRC-3E 240 Three Phase 17 78
VRC-3E 480* Three Phase 9 102
VRC-3E 208 Single Phase 33 58
VRC-3E 240 Single Phase 29 78
AMPERAGE/RESISTANCE CHAR T
ecnatsiseRegarepmAesahP/egatloV/ledoM
*The voltage applied to theunitis480,but theelements arewired so each operates on 277VAC
VRC-6E 208 Three Phase 34 28 25 10.8 13.0 14.4
VRC-6E 240 Three Phase 29 25 22 14.4 17.3 19.2
VRC-6E 480* Three Phase 14.4 13 19.2 23.0
VRC-6E 208 Single Phase 58 49 44 10.8 13.0 14.4
VRC-6E 240 Single Phase 50 43 39 14.4 17.3 19.2
VRC-3E 208 Three Phase 25 19 14.4 19.2
VRC-3E 240 Three Phase 22 19.2
VRC-3E 480* Three Phase 10.8 77
VRC-3E 208 Single Phase 44 33 14.4 19.2
VRC-3E 240 Single Phase 38 19.2
12KW 10KW 9KW 6.76KW 12KW 10KW 9KW 6.76KW
AMPERAGE/RESISTANCE CHAR T
ecnatsiseRegarepmAesahP/egatloV/ledoM
*The voltage applied to theunitis480,but theelements arewired so each operates on 277VAC
VRC-6E 208 Three Phase 34 28 25 10.8 13.0 14.4
VRC-6E 240 Three Phase 29 25 22 14.4 17.3 19.2
VRC-6E 480* Three Phase 14.4 13 19.2 23.0
VRC-6E 208 Single Phase 58 49 44 10.8 13.0 14.4
VRC-6E 240 Single Phase 50 43 39 14.4 17.3 19.2
VRC-3E 208 Three Phase 25 19 14.4 19.2
VRC-3E 240 Three Phase 22 19.2
VRC-3E 480* Three Phase 10.8 77
VRC-3E 208 Single Phase 44 33 14.4 19.2
VRC-3E 240 Single Phase 38 19.2
12KW 10KW 9KW 6.76KW 12KW 10KW 9KW 6.76KW
AMPERAGE/RESISTANCE CHAR T
ecnatsiseRegarepmAesahP/egatloV/ledoM
*The voltage applied to theunitis480,but theelements arewired so each operates on 277VAC
VRC-6E 208 Three Phase 34 28 25 10.8 13.0 14.4
VRC-6E 240 Three Phase 29 25 22 14.4 17.3 19.2
VRC-6E 480* Three Phase 14.4 13 19.2 23.0
VRC-6E 208 Single Phase 58 49 44 10.8 13.0 14.4
VRC-6E 240 Single Phase 50 43 39 14.4 17.3 19.2
VRC-3E 208 Three Phase 25 19 14.4 19.2
VRC-3E 240 Three Phase 22 19.2
VRC-3E 480* Three Phase 10.8 77
VRC-3E 208 Single Phase 44 33 14.4 19.2
VRC-3E 240 Single Phase 38 19.2
12KW 10KW 9KW 6.76KW 12KW 10KW 9KW 6.76KW
AMPERAGE/RESISTANCE CHAR T
ecnatsiseRegarepmAesahP/egatloV/ledoM
*The voltage applied to theunitis480,but theelements arewired so each operates on 277VAC
VRC-6E 208 Three Phase 34 28 25 10.8 13.0 14.4
VRC-6E 240 Three Phase 29 25 22 14.4 17.3 19.2
VRC-6E 480* Three Phase 14.4 13 19.2 23.0
VRC-6E 208 Single Phase 58 49 44 10.8 13.0 14.4
VRC-6E 240 Single Phase 50 43 39 14.4 17.3 19.2
VRC-3E 208 Three Phase 25 19 14.4 19.2
VRC-3E 240 Three Phase 22 19.2
VRC-3E 480* Three Phase 10.8 77
VRC-3E 208 Single Phase 44 33 14.4 19.2
VRC-3E 240 Single Phase 38 19.2
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Look for temperature rise on the
dial temperature guage
Set timer to one minute
Push MANUAL
Heats to 200 + degrees in
22 +/- 5 minutes
No defect found but customer
complaint is that unit is slow
to heat
Timer colon flashes times out,
HOLD light illuminates, and unit
beeps until CANCEL button is
pushed
MANUAL light illuminates and
timer displays dashes
Heater element
Incorrect wiring
Customer may be opening
door frequently to add or
remove food
Line voltage may be low
Not at ready temperature or
door is open
Control board
Incorrect wiring
Control board
Measure amperage for each
leg and compare to the chart
on next page. If amperage is
incorrect, disconnect power,
measure heater resistance (cold),
and compare to the chart on
next page. If resistance
is not within 20% of specified,
replace heater element
Check per wiring diagram
Talk with customer
Measure line voltage
Close door, wait for ready
Substitute to test
Check per wiring diagram
Substitute to test
SETUP EXPECTED RESULTS PROBABLE DEFECT TEST or COMMENTS
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4.2 VRC Checkout
1. Apply power to the VRC. On the back of the front-panel control
board, flip the left DIPswitch up to start the diagnostics.
2. The red 7-segment display on the front panel should have some
of its segments lit. If they are not then check the fuse and circuit
breaker on the control transformer. Then check that all har-
nesses are in place and that the connectors are properly seated.
Check for 24 VAC at the secondary of the control transformer.
3. Turn the knob so that the red display shows A1 (Analog 1 – RTD
temperature). The green display should show the approximate
temperature of the RTD probe in the cavity. If it shows a very
small number or zero then the harness connecting the RTD to
the control board is probably shorted to ground. If the number
is very large – around 250 or more – it means the RTD or its
harness is open or disconnected.
4. Turn the knob to A4 (Analog 4 – Line voltage). The green display
should show the approximate line voltage.
5. Turn the knob to b (button). Push each button. The light near the
button should light. Also, check that pushing the top two buttons
makes the bottom two lights go out.
6. Turn the knob to P (Product code). The green display should
show 001 for a standard VRC or 003 for an auto-fill VRC. If any
other number is displayed the ribbon cable connecting the
front-panel control board to the relay board is incorrect.
7. Turn the knob to S (Sensors). As each sensor is activated the
associated green bar will light. If it doesn’t then that sensor or
harness connection is faulty. Refer to this diagram:
8. Short the Hi probe to ground. The Hi probe bar should light after
a few seconds. Remove the ground wire.
9. Short the Lo probe to ground. The Lo probe bar should light after
a few seconds. Remove the ground wire.
10. Close and open the door. The Door Open bar should go out
when the door is closed. Use a magnet to check the door switch
on the other side. The bar should go out when the magnet is
near the door sensor.
11. Push the ON end of the rocker switch. The Power bar should
light. Push the OFF end of the switch. The bar should go out.
12. Remove J5 connector from the relay board, the overtemp
thermistor bar should light. Reconnect the J5 connector on
the relay board, the overtemp thermistor light should go out.
13. Turn the knob to O1 (Output 1 - Shutdown). Push the ON (upper)
end of the rocker switch. The large contactor closest to the back
panel should pull in. Push the MANUAL button. The contactor
should drop out.
14. If the VRC is equipped with auto-fill turn the knob to O2 (Output
2 – Fill valve). Push the MANUAL button a few times. The fill
valve should open whenever the button is pushed.
15. Turn the knob to O6 (Output 6 - Heater). Push the ON end of
the rocker switch. Short the Lo probe. Push the MANUAL
button a few times. The large contactor closest to the front
panel should pull in whenever the button is pushed. Check
for proper line current on all three phases when the button
is pushed. Note: For the heater to turn on the power must be
on, the Lo probe must be shorted, and the overtemp thermo -
stat must be operating properly.
16. Turn the knob to O7 (Output 7 – Fan). Push the MANUAL button.
The fan should run.
17. Turn the knob to O8 (Output 8 – Beeper). Push the MANUAL but
-
ton. The beeper should beep.
18. Turn the knob to 88. All lights and all display segments should
light.
19. On the back of the front-panel control board, flip the left DIP-
switch down to start normal VRC operation. The red heartbeat
LED on the back of the control board should blink about once a
second.
20. Perform the normal VRC checkout (add water, check steam
production, etc.).
Diagnostic Swit
ch Summary
A1 Analog 1 – RTD temperature
A2 Analog 2 – RTD millivolts
A3 Analog 3 – Control board temperature
A4 Analog 4 – Line voltage
b Button test
P Product code
S Sensor outputs
Error Codes
1 Lo probe changed state while hi probe on
2 Hi probe changed state while lo probe off
3 Cold fill to hi probe time exceeded Fatal
4 Hot refill to hi probe time exceeded Fatal
5 Controller temperature exceeded Fatal
6 Cavity temperature exceeded Fatal
7 Drain box temperature exceeded Fatal
8 Drain time exceeded
9 RTD is open Fatal
10 RTD is shorted Fatal
11 Control board is too hot Fatal
99 No product code in connecting cable Fatal
Hi Probe
Lo Probe
Door Open
Power
Ready
Overtemp Thermistor
Sensor LED Bars
O1 Output 1 – Shutdown
O2 Output 2 – Fill valve
O3 Output 3 – Spray valve
O4 Output 4 – Drain valve
O5 Output 5 – Eductor valve
O6 Output 6 – Heater (ON and
low probe shorted)
O7 Output 7 – Fan
O8 Output 8 – Beeper
88 All lights on
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