Gas fired steam jacketed tilting kettle (26 pages)
Summary of Contents for Crown EL-20F
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Date Purchased: ____________________ INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL Self Generating Steam Full Jacket Kettles EL-20F, EL-30F, EL-40F, EL-60F EP-20F, EP-30F, EP-40F, EP-60F WARNING Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death. Read the installation, operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment.
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, SELF-GENERATING STEAM FULL JACKETED KETTLES, MODELS EL-20F TO EL-60F, EP-20F TO EP-60F IMPORTANT NOTES FOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATION It is recommended that this manual be read thoroughly and that all instructions be followed carefully. This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, SELF-GENERATING STEAM FULL JACKETED KETTLES, MODELS EL-20F TO EL-60F, EP-20F TO EP-60F 1.0 SERVICE CONNECTIONS PART NO. 10168R2 2013-07-17...
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, SELF-GENERATING STEAM FULL JACKETED KETTLES, MODELS EL-20F TO EL-60F, EP-20F TO EP-60F 1.0 SERVICE CONNECTIONS PART NO. 10168R2 2013-07-17...
If the supply and equipment requirements do not agree, contact your dealer or Crown Food Service Equipment Ltd. Select a location with drainage directly below the tangent draw-off. Allow sufficient rear clearance from wall for kettle cover to lift upright freely and completely without obstructions.
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, SELF-GENERATING STEAM FULL JACKETED KETTLES, MODELS EL-20F TO EL-60F, EP-20F TO EP-60F 2.0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) WARNING: Disconnect the electrical power supply and place a tag at the disconnect switch to indicate that you are working on the circuit.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, SELF-GENERATING STEAM FULL JACKETED KETTLES, MODELS EL-20F TO EL-60F, EP-20F TO EP-60F INTRODUCTION 3.0 DESCRIPTION All electrically powered kettles described and referred to in this manual are pressure vessels of a double-wall construction forming a sealed jacket (chamber) enveloping the kettle bowl surface.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, SELF-GENERATING STEAM FULL JACKETED KETTLES, MODELS EL-20F TO EL-60F, EP-20F TO EP-60F 5.0 FUNCTIONING MODE All electrically powered self steam generating kettles consist of a jacket charged with a solution of water and antifreeze sufficient to completely immerse and protect replaceable electric heating elements.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, SELF-GENERATING STEAM FULL JACKETED KETTLES, MODELS EL-20F TO EL-60F, EP-20F TO EP-60F 6.0 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: The kettle and its parts are hot. Use care when operating, cleaning and servicing the kettle. Ensure that the external electrical service to kettle is on.
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, SELF-GENERATING STEAM FULL JACKETED KETTLES, MODELS EL-20F TO EL-60F, EP-20F TO EP-60F 6.0 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) When cooking is finished set thermostat knob and power switch to OFF position. Pour finished product from kettle using tilt handle. Be careful to avoid splashing.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, SELF-GENERATING STEAM FULL JACKETED KETTLES, MODELS EL-20F TO EL-60F, EP-20F TO EP-60F 7.0 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: Do not use cleaning agents that are corrosive. WARNING: Disconnect the power supply to the appliance before cleaning or servicing.
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, SELF-GENERATING STEAM FULL JACKETED KETTLES, MODELS EL-20F TO EL-60F, EP-20F TO EP-60F 7.0 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) NOTICE: Draw-off valve has a vulcanized rubber coated stem for better sealing. Do not over tighten. This may cause the rubber to pull away from stem and permanently damage it.
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, SELF-GENERATING STEAM FULL JACKETED KETTLES, MODELS EL-20F TO EL-60F, EP-20F TO EP-60F 7.0 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) WHAT TO DO IF SURFACE RUST APPEARS Metal utensils should never be used as they will scratch the surface of the equipment and rust may begin to form.
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, SELF-GENERATING STEAM FULL JACKETED KETTLES, MODELS EL-20F TO EL-60F, EP-20F TO EP-60F 7.0 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) STAINLESS STEEL (Continued) TO REMOVE HEAT TINT: Darkened areas sometimes appear on stainless steel surfaces where the area has been subjected to excessive heat. These darkened areas are caused by thickening of the protective surface of the stainless steel and is not harmful.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, SELF-GENERATING STEAM FULL JACKETED KETTLES, MODELS EL-20F TO EL-60F, EP-20F TO EP-60F TROUBLESHOOTING 8.0 GENERAL MAINTENANCE No general maintenance is required other than adhering to the Cleaning Procedure instructions. NOTICE: Contact the factory, the factory representative or local service company to perform maintenance and repairs.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, SELF-GENERATING STEAM FULL JACKETED KETTLES, MODELS EL-20F TO EL-60F, EP-20F TO EP-60F 9.0 TROUBLESHOOTING 9.1 LOW WATER LEVEL Proper water level must be maintained within the jacket for the kettle to operate. Depletion of water may occur from excessive opening of or leakage through the safety relief valve.
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, SELF-GENERATING STEAM FULL JACKETED KETTLES, MODELS EL-20F TO EL-60F, EP-20F TO EP-60F 9.0 TROUBLESHOOTING (Continued) 9.2 EXTREMELY SLOW COOKING TIME 1. If the cooking time is abnormally slow, then the difficulty may be due to air being present in the kettle jacket.
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, SELF-GENERATING STEAM FULL JACKETED KETTLES, MODELS EL-20F TO EL-60F, EP-20F TO EP-60F 9.0 TROUBLESHOOTING (Continued) 9.5 AIR VENTING INSTRUCTIONS Check vacuum/pressure gauge when the kettle is cold. Gauge should be in the green vacuum zone, indicating a vacuum between 25-30 In. Hg (630 - 730 mm Hg). If not, air must be vented (removed) for proper heating.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, SELF-GENERATING STEAM FULL JACKETED KETTLES, MODELS EL-20F TO EL-60F, EP-20F TO EP-60F APPENDIX ‘A’ MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET PREPARATION INFORMATION: Prepared for use in Canada by: E H & S Product Regulatory Management Department DOW CHEMICAL CANADA INC.
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, SELF-GENERATING STEAM FULL JACKETED KETTLES, MODELS EL-20F TO EL-60F, EP-20F TO EP-60F MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Product: DOWFROST* HD HEAT TRANSFER FLUID, DYED Product Code: 04632 Effective Date: 02/20/01, Date Printed: 07/10/02, MSD: 002239 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Clear yellow liquid.
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, SELF-GENERATING STEAM FULL JACKETED KETTLES, MODELS EL-20F TO EL-60F, EP-20F TO EP-60F MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Product: DOWFROST* HD HEAT TRANSFER FLUID, DYED Product Code: 04632 Effective Date: 02/20/01, Date Printed: 07/10/02, MSD: 002239 4. FIRST AID EYES: Flush eyes with plenty of water.
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, SELF-GENERATING STEAM FULL JACKETED KETTLES, MODELS EL-20F TO EL-60F, EP-20F TO EP-60F MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Product: DOWFROST* HD HEAT TRANSFER FLUID, DYED Product Code: 04632 Effective Date: 02/20/01, Date Printed: 07/10/02, MSD: 002239 HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: During a fire, smoke may contain the original material in addition to unidentified toxic and/or irritating compounds.
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, SELF-GENERATING STEAM FULL JACKETED KETTLES, MODELS EL-20F TO EL-60F, EP-20F TO EP-60F MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Product: DOWFROST* HD HEAT TRANSFER FLUID, DYED Product Code: 04632 Effective Date: 02/20/01, Date Printed: 07/10/02, MSD: 002239 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES (See Section 15 for Regulatory Information).
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, SELF-GENERATING STEAM FULL JACKETED KETTLES, MODELS EL-20F TO EL-60F, EP-20F TO EP-60F MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Product: DOWFROST* HD HEAT TRANSFER FLUID, DYED Product Code: 04632 Effective Date: 02/20/01, Date Printed: 07/10/02, MSD: 002239 EXPOSURE GUIDELINES: Propylene glycol: AIHA WEEL is 50 ppm total, 10 mg/m3 aerosol only.
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, SELF-GENERATING STEAM FULL JACKETED KETTLES, MODELS EL-20F TO EL-60F, EP-20F TO EP-60F MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Product: DOWFROST* HD HEAT TRANSFER FLUID, DYED Product Code: 04632 Effective Date: 02/20/01, Date Printed: 07/10/02, MSD: 002239 SKIN: The LD50 for skin absorption in rabbits is >10,000 mg/kg.
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, SELF-GENERATING STEAM FULL JACKETED KETTLES, MODELS EL-20F TO EL-60F, EP-20F TO EP-60F MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Product: DOWFROST* HD HEAT TRANSFER FLUID, DYED Product Code: 04632 Effective Date: 02/20/01, Date Printed: 07/10/02, MSD: 002239 FOR UNUSED AND UNCONTAMINATED PRODUCT, the preferred options include sending to a licensed, permitted: recycler, reclaimer, incinerator or other thermal destruction device.
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, SELF-GENERATING STEAM FULL JACKETED KETTLES, MODELS EL-20F TO EL-60F, EP-20F TO EP-60F MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Product: DOWFROST* HD HEAT TRANSFER FLUID, DYED Product Code: 04632 Effective Date: 02/20/01, Date Printed: 07/10/02, MSD: 002239 U.S. REGULATIONS SARA 313 INFORMATION: To the best of our knowledge, this product contains no chemical subject to SARA Title III Section 313 supplier notification requirements.
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, SELF-GENERATING STEAM FULL JACKETED KETTLES, MODELS EL-20F TO EL-60F, EP-20F TO EP-60F MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Product: DOWFROST* HD HEAT TRANSFER FLUID, DYED Product Code: 04632 Effective Date: 02/20/01, Date Printed: 07/10/02, MSD: 002239 CANADIAN REGULATIONS...