Understanding & Using the New Equipment Checkout Program by Vulcan
If you're an owner or operator who's decided to outfit a commercial kitchen with Vulcan equipment, you can benefit from the New Equipment Checkout Program. This program helps ensure your operation's new Vulcan equipment is installed correctly and operates properly before it's put to work. Below, you can learn more about the benefits of the New Equipment Checkout Program and how to schedule your appointment.
Benefits of Vulcan's New Equipment Checkout Program
Once your Vulcan equipment arrives at your facility, a critical next step is verifying the equipment is installed correctly before integrating it into normal operations. Whether you've invested in a battery of fryers to anchor your commercial kitchen's workflow or a charbroiler that easily fits onto a countertop, utilizing the New Equipment Checkout Program's inspection offers daily benefits and long-term operational advantages.
- Installation. Scheduling an inspection confirms that your Vulcan equipment was installed correctly. Incorrectly installed equipment can pose a danger to both the equipment itself as well as your employees; additionally, incorrect installation could interfere with your warranty if problems arise after the equipment is already in operation.
- Preventive Maintenance. Having a qualified professional verify your equipment's installation is the first step to completing preventive maintenance, which extends the lifespan of your equipment. Vulcan equipment that has been installed correctly and is operating properly is far less likely to suffer from performance and maintenance issues brought about by unnecessary strain on components.
- Operational Efficiency. If you've verified your Vulcan equipment has been installed correctly and is working properly, your operation is less likely to encounter operational inefficiencies caused by underperforming equipment. When commercial kitchen equipment is performing as intended, it can meet customer demand, ensure food safety guidelines are being followed, and improve workflows.
What do each of these advantages have in common? They could save you money: equipment that's correctly installed, operating as expected, and performing the way your cooks need it to can prevent costly issues instead of contributing to operational headaches in your commercial kitchen.
Participation in Vulcan's New Equipment Checkout Program is free for owners and operators of new Vulcan equipment.
Using Vulcan's New Equipment Checkout Program
To take advantage of the New Equipment Checkout Program, owners and operators need to contact their Vulcan dealer. If you purchased your Vulcan equipment from KaTom, one of our Customer Care Specialists can work with you to schedule your New Equipment Checkout Program appointment. This equipment inspection will be carried out through Hobart Service or the Vulcan Independent Service Network, the company's two options for professional service networks. The trained professionals in these networks are qualified to provide thorough, accurate service to Vulcan equipment, so you can rest assured your new equipment is being serviced by a knowledgeable representative.
Before calling to schedule your appointment, remember that:
- Your equipment must already be installed before the new equipment checkout can be performed. A trained service professional will be on-site to verify the proper installation and operation of your equipment, not to install the equipment into your kitchen.
- Your appointment should be completed within 90 days of equipment installation. When determining the timeline for your equipment installation, you should also decide when to call to schedule your appointment and have a few dates in mind for the inspection itself.
