Vulcan Hart Water System SPS600V User Manual

INSTALLATION &

OPERATION MANUAL

SCALEBLOCKER^TM

WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM

MODEL

PART NO.

SPS600V

SPS620V

854893-1

854893-2

VULCAN-HART

P.O. BOX 696, LOUISVILLE, KY 40201-0696

TEL. (502) 778-2791

DIVISION OF ITW FOOD EQUIPMENT GROUP, LLC

WWW.VULCANHART.COM

The model SPS600V and SPS620V water filters are designed to be

installed in the cold water line only. Installation of the water filter in

a hot water line can seriously damage the filter housing. The filter

must be in contact with water at all times after installation. Installation

must comply with any existing state or local plumbing codes.

6 to 9

Alkalinity

Chlorine

Hardness

0 to 250 ppm

0 to 4 ppm

0 to 300 ppm

Refer to the Water Parameters table, right, for recommended water quality limitations. If your

local water supply does not meet the recommendations in the Water Parameters table, Vulcan

may request that a water sample be returned for laboratory testing. After evaluation of the water

test, other specific recommendations may be made for additional filtration or water treatment to

make the local water supply meet the acceptable limits for use in steam generator equipment.

The recommended incoming flow rate for SPS600V is 2 gallons per minute (7.6 liters per minute).

The recommended incoming flow rate for SPS620V is 4 gallons per minute (15.1 liters per minute).

The SPS600V and SPS620V water filters must be protected against freezing. Failure to do so

could result in breakage of the filter housing and water leakage.

Minimum operating temperature: 45°F (7°C). Maximum operating temperature: 100°F (38°C).

Minimum operating pressure: 20 psig (138 kPa). Maximum operating pressure: 125 psig (862 kPa).

Minimum line pressure: 40 psig (276 kPa). Maximum line pressure: 125 psig (862 kPa).

If the filter pressure gauge is over 60 psig (414 kPa), you must reduce the pressure to the boiler

to a maximum of 60 psig (414 kPa). Install a water pressure reducing regulator (part number

854322 or equivalent) after the filter, move the pressure gauge downstream of the regulator and

set the pressure at 60 psig (414 kPa).

Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate

disinfection before or after the filter.

: PLUMBING CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE SANITARY,

SAFETY AND PLUMBING CODES.

The filter housing on models SPS600V and SPS620V

comes with /4" NPT internal pipe threads on the inlet

side. The inlet is on the left; outlet is on the right, after

the pressure gauge and the water meter. The outlet

side of the water meter comes with a /8" NPT internal

pipe thread connection.

Connect the incoming cold water line to the water

filter's inlet connection (left side).

BOILER/GENERATOR

FEED CONNECTION

Connect the incoming water line to the boiler (or steam

generator, steamer or combi oven) from the outlet side

COLD WATER

DRAIN LINE

CONDENSER

of the water filter (right side of water meter).

CONNECTION TEE

(SUPPLIED)

Steamers and combi ovens with two water connections

have a boiler or steam generator feed line and a cold

water drain line condenser feed line. Connect the drain

line condenser feed line to the tee using the /8

compression fitting for /8" copper tubing, provided

(Fig.1).

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BATTERIES

The proper water filter cartridge should already

be installed in the filter housing. Make sure the

filter housing is firmly screwed into the filter

mounting head. Use the supplied wrench if

necessary.

COVER

Turn on the filter water supply valve.

Press the red pressure relief button on top of the

filter mounting head until all air is purged from

the filter.

DISPLAY

Digital Flow Meter

RESET

(Fig. 2)

Slide off the cover to the battery housing on top of the flow meter. Install two AAA batteries. Slide

the cover back.

Capacity and Time settings are preset at the factory as

indicated in the Capacity & Time table, at right:

SPS600V

SPS620V

7,500

180

15,000

The Flow Meter has /8" NPT female threaded fittings allowing the meter to be connected to the

water system using /8" NPT male threaded fittings.

The meter is automatically on when there is water flowing through the sensor. The meter is

automatically off when no water is flowing for 10 seconds.

Pressing the Display button shows the three

values that the flow meter tracks: The flow

rate in gallons per minute, the remaining

number of days and the remaining gallons.

890

gal

1.05

g/m

162

days

The buzzer beeps once and the display flashes to notify you that the filter cartridge will need to

be changed soon. This alarm occurs when the capacity goes below 30 gallons or when the

remaining time is less than 7 days. The alarm displays when water is flowing through the flow

meter or when you press the Display button.

When Capacity reaches 0 gallons or Time reaches 0 days, the buzzer beeps twice and the display

flashes to notify you to change the water filter cartridge right now. This alarm displays when there

is water flowing through the flow meter or when you press the Display button.

When the battery power is low, the buzzer will beep twice and an icon will

570

gal

display to notify you to change the batteries. Capacity and timing data will be

kept in memory when the battery power is low or when the battery is removed

and changed.

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To order the Preventive Maintenance Kit for your

filtration system, contact your Vulcan

representative, the Vulcan-Hart Service

Department (at the address or phone number on

the cover of this document) or visit Vulcan online

at www.vulcanhart.com and click on Service.

SPS600V

SPS620V

10"

20"

854306-4

854306-13

Refer to the part numbers in the table above when ordering.

Maintenance on the filter, including the use of ScaleBlocker Release and replacement of the filter

cartridge, is necessary when the capacity register on the water meter declines to 0.0 gallons or

when the time register declines to 0 days (equivalent to six months of usage). Another indicator

that maintenance is necessary is if the filter pressure gauge declines to 20 psig (138 kPa).

: Failure to follow use, care and maintenance instructions may void your Vulcan equipment

warranty.

If the filter is to be installed on a steamer or combi oven that has been in use for a period of time,

before installing the filter, delime per the equipment's Installation & Operation manual.

After installation of the filter on a used or new steamer it is necessary that you follow the

instructions in the filter cartridge replacement and preventive maintenance kit and do not delime

per the instructions in the equipment's Installation & Operation manual.

If the filter is being installed on a new combi oven, maintenance on the filter is necessary when

the capacity register on the water meter declines to 0.0 gal (0.0 liter) or when the time register on

the water meter declines to 0 days (equivalent to six months of usage). Another indicator that

maintenance is necessary is if the filter pressure gauge declines to 20 psig (138 kPa). For the

combi oven, follow the Clean Cycle Deliming Procedure in the equipment Installation & Operation

manual along with the instructions in the ScaleBlocker PM Filter Cartridge Replacement Kit.

Turn off the steamer or combi oven. Shut off the incoming water supply valve to the water filter.

Press the red pressure relief button on the filter mounting head to release the water pressure in

the filter housing. Unscrew the lower filter housing using both hands or use the wrench supplied.

Use care. The lower housing will be loaded with water and can be heavy.

Inspect the O-Rings: One O-Ring is a large black rubber gasket that fits in the groove on top of

the filter cartridge housing. Two small white O-Rings are located on the top and bottom of the

filter cartridge. New O-Rings are supplied with the replacement water filter cartridge (ScaleBlocker

PM Preventive Maintenance Kit — be sure to mention the model number when ordering).

The large black O-Ring seal may lift out of the groove and stick to the filter mounting head. One

of the small white O-Rings may stay in the bottom of the filter housing. Discard the used filter

cartridge.

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Do not use alcohol-based cleaners. Clean the inside of the filter housing with a mild soap.

Inspect the O-Rings for damage and replace if necessary.

Wipe the large black O-Ring clean with a rag, press it down into the groove and then apply a very

light coating of white petroleum jelly (Vaseline). Make sure the O-Ring fits in the groove and is

properly seated each time the filter is reassembled, otherwise a water leak could occur.

With the filter removed, insert the dip tube into the housing cap. Pour the contents of both

ScaleBlocker Release packages 2 lbs. total (0.746 kg) into the bowl of the lower filter housing.

Add warm water, stir to dissolve.

Using the supplied wrench, screw the lower filter housing into the filter mounting head until a

definite stop is felt.

On combi ovens, follow the Clean Cycle Deliming Procedure in the Installation & Operation

manual (on older model combi ovens, follow the deliming procedure in the manual shipped with

the oven).

On steamers, turn on the filter water supply valve and turn the steamer on. Allow the steamer

to operate so steam is flowing through the compartments for approximately 35 minutes. Turn the

steamer off.

On steamers and combi ovens, turn off the incoming water supply valve to the filter. Press the

red pressure relief button on top of the filter mounting head to release pressure in the system.

Unscrew the lower filter housing and dump out the water. Replace the filter cartridge.

Test the incoming unfiltered water supply with the enclosed 4-IN-1 City Water Check test strip by

carefully following the instructions on the package. Record the results on the enclosed Filter

Registration Card.

. Fill the registration card out completely and return the information to Vulcan

in one of the following three ways: Mail the postage-paid self-addressed card to Vulcan, FAX the

completed card per instructions on the card or contact Vulcan online at www.vulcanhart.com, select

the Service tab and answer all the necessary questions.

: Returning the Filter Registration Card is required at the time the PM is performed to continue

warranty coverage on the equipment installed with the filter.

Make sure the large black O-Ring and the two flat white rubber washers are in their proper place

when the new filter cartridge is installed and the lower housing is reassembled to the filter

mounting head. Make sure the filter cartridge is oriented so the hole in the middle of the top is

up. Make sure the lower flat washer is properly positioned as the cartridge is lowered. Make sure

the upper white flat washer is over the top hole of the filter cartridge. Make sure the large black

O-Ring is properly seated in the groove. Using the supplied wrench, screw the lower filter

housing into the filter mounting head until a definite stop is felt and the filter cartridge is sealed.

Make sure the boiler tank has completely drained.

Turn on the incoming water supply valve to the filter. Press the red pressure relief button on top

of the filter mounting head until all the air is purged from the filter. Depress the water meter reset

button using a blunt object such as a paper clip.

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Short filter life.

Filter clogs due to excessive particles in water. An additional filter may be needed.

Low incoming water pressure. Check water source.

Excessively hard water or water quality beyond Additional water treatment may be needed

specification.

before filter.

Filtered water not going to boiler feed line.

A leaking Fill Valve on the steamer equipment

will deplete the filter quickly.

Check plumbing lines.

Contact Service (to replace valve) if water

is flowing through the filter when the

steamer is off.

Steamer not

operating.

Incoming water supply valve off.

Filter cartridge installed upside-down.

Steamer not turned on.

Turn supply valve on.

Reinstall filter right side up.

Turn steamer on.

To obtain service and parts information concerning this water filtration system, contact the Vulcan-Hart

Service Department at the address or phone number shown on the front cover of this manual or visit

Vulcan online at www.vulcanhart.com and click on Service.

854306-1

854893-5

854306-3

854893-8

854893-24

854893-12

FP-069-02

FP-081-25

854306-9

FP-041-54

FP-054-29

854893-25

854893-26

854893-22

854306-19

854893-3

854893-28

854893-20

Backplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Clear Housing, 10" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

U-Bracket, Large . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

O-Ring, Large, Black . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Brass Ball Valve, ³/4" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

8" Tubing Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Tee Pipe Fitting, Stainless Steel, Internal Threads, ³/4" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Pipe Bushing, Stainless Steel, ³/4" x ¹/4" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Brass Pressure Gauge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Nipple, Brass, ³/4" x 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Nipple, Stainless Steel, ³/4" x 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Reducer, Plastic, ³/4" to ³/8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Nipple, Plastic, ³/8" x 1¹/2" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Wrench (10") for Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

4-IN-1 City Water Check + Test Strip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Filter Mounting Head, Red. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Dip Tube, 10" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Label, Backplate, SPS600V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Filter, 10" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Flat Washer, Small White (Bottom) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Flat Washer, Small White (Top) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Water Flow Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Filter Registration Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

I & O Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

854893-14

854893-15

854893-11

F-32553

F-31228

854306-4

ScaleBlocker PM Kit, 10". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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854306-1

854893-7

854306-3

854893-8

854893-24

854893-12

FP-069-02

FP-081-25

854306-9

FP-041-54

FP-054-29

854893-25

854893-26

854893-23

854306-19

854893-3

854893-29

854893-21

Backplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Clear Housing, 20" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1