Troubleshooting - Blodgett 40GS-KLS Series Installation Operation & Maintenance

Gas short stationary floor kettle
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Your kettle will operate smoothly and efficiently if properly maintained. However, the following is a list of checks to make in the event
of a problem. If the actions suggested do not solve the problem, call your qualified Service Representative. If an item on the list is
followed by a X , the work should be done by a qualified service representative.
USING REPLACEMENT PARTS OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED BY AN THEIR AUTHORIZED
DISTRIBUTOR CAN CAUSE OPERATOR INJURY AND EQUIPMENT DAMAGE AND WILL VOID ALL WARRANTIES.
USE OF ANY REPLACEMENT PARTS OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED BY THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR AUTHORIZED
DISTRIBUTOR CAN CAUSE INJURY TO THE OPERATOR AND DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT AND WILL VOID ALL WARRANTIES.
SYMPTOM
Kettle continues heating
after it reaches the desired
temperature.
Kettle stops heating before
it reaches the desired
temperature.
Pressure relief valve pops
open.
Burners will not light.
System does not produce
a spark.
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OM-40GS-KLS
WHO
User
a. Thermostat dial setting.
Auth Service
b. Thermostat calibration.
Rep Only
c. Thermostat operation. The thermostat should click when the
dial is rotated above and below the setting for the
temperature of the kettle. X
User
a. Thermostat dial setting.
Auth Service
b. Thermostat calibration. X
Rep Only
c. Thermostat operation. Thermostat should click when the
dial is rotated above and below the setting for the
temperature of the kettle. X
User
a. For air in the jacket. See "Jacket Vacuum" in the Maintenance section.
b. Thermostat dial setting.
Auth Service
c. For defective thermostat. The thermostat should click when the dial
Rep Only
is rotated to settings above and below the temperature of the kettle. If
defective, replace. X
d. For defective safety valve. If the valve pops at pressures below 29
PSI, replace. X
User
a. That the main gas supply valve is open. (handle is in line with the gas
pipe).
b. Gas supply to the building.
Auth Service
c. Thermostat operation. The thermostat should click when the dial is
Rep Only
rotated to settings above and below the temperature of the kettle. X
Auth Service
a. AC voltage between terminals on secondary side of transformer with
Rep Only
unit power turned on. If it is not 24 Volt, replace the transformer. X
b. That the high tension cable is firmly attached and in good condition. If
cracked or brittle, replace. X
c. Pilot burner ceramic insulator for crack or break. X
d. Pilot spark gap. Regap. X

Troubleshooting

CAUTION
WHAT TO CHECK
X indicates items which must be performed by an authorized technician.

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