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SUPPLY AND CLOSE THE MAIN GAS VALVE. ALLOW FIVE MINUTES FOR GAS TO VENT. CAUTION: USE OF ANY REPLACEMENT PARTS OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED BY GROEN OR AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTORS CAN CAUSE INJURY TO THE OPERATOR AND DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT AND WILL VOID ALL WARRANTIES.
OM-AHS Equipment Description Groen AHS steam kettles are stainless steel, floor The kettle body is welded into one piece and has a mounted kettles with a self-contained steam source rim reinforced by a rectangular bar. The interior and heated by gas. A closed steam jacket covers the...
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70 - latest edition. AN ELECTRICAL GROUND CAUTION IS REQUIRED. The electrical schematic is DO NOT USE KETTLE WITHOUT GROEN located on the inside of the service panel. SUPPLIED FLUESTACK & ELBOW INSTALLED. FLUE RISER, 17 INCHES HIGH MUST BE In Canada, provide electrical service in ATTACHED HERE.
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If the unit does not operate as designed, to or less than 1/2 PSIG, the kettle must be contact authorized Groen Service Agent. isolated from the gas supply piping system closing its individual manual shutoff valve 16.
If the unit repeatedly fails to light, contact c. Low Water indicator - shows that jacket water is an authorized Groen Service Agency. d. Unit gas pressure regulator adjustment - located behind the access door in the kettle skirt.
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OM-AHS 4. If Electric Power Fails do not attempt to operate the unit. When power is restored, proceed as directed in To Start Kettle. WARNING AVOID ALL DIRECT CONTACT WITH HOT FOOD OR WATER IN THE KETTLE. DIRECT CONTACT COULD RESULT IN SEVERE BURNS.
26 PSI and to shut down the burners until jacket flame in four tries, close all valves, turn off the pressure is decreased. power, and contact an authorized Groen Service Agency. 3. Pop safety valve, which will release steam if jacket pressure exceeds 30 PSI.
Sanitizer such as Klenzade XY-12. VALVE ASSEMBLIES. THE PARTS ARE NOT d. Film remover such as Klenzade LC-30. INTERCHANGEABLE. e. Groen Spray Degreaser (P/N 114801) d. Rinse the kettle and draw-off valve parts Groen delimer/descaler (P/N 114800) thoroughly with hot water, then drain completely.
Maintenance NOTICE: Contact Groen or an authorized Groen Service Representative when repairs are required. A Service Log is provided at the rear of this manual. To remove air: Each time service is performed on this Groen a.
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If the valve doe not activate, or there is no evidence water as directed in “Water Treatment Procedure,” of discharge, or the valve leaks, stop using the below. kettle and contact a qualified Groen service representative. Allow the kettle to cool completely. The 3. Jacket Filling procedure will be easier with the kettle under vacuum ( pressure gauge reading below zero).
Troubleshooting Your Groen kettle is designed to operate smoothly and efficiently if properly maintained. However, the following is a list of checks to make in the event of a problem. Wiring diagrams are furnished inside the service panel and in this manual. If an item on the list is followed by , the work should be done by a qualified service representative.
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OM-AHS SYMPTOM WHAT TO CHECK indicates items which must be performed by an authorized technician. Pressure relief valve pops open User a. For air in the jacket. See “Jacket Vacuum” in the Maintenance section. b. Thermostat dial setting. Auth c. For defective thermostat. The thermostat should click when the dial is Service rotated to settings above and below the temperature of the kettle.
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OM-AHS Parts List — AHS To order parts, contact your Groen Certified Service Agency. Supply the model designation, part description, and number, quantity, and where applicable, voltage and phase. Description Part No. Description Part No. Hardware ASM AH/1E-40 Spark Ignition...
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Parts List - AHS-40 OM-AHS To order parts, contact your Groen Certified Service Agency. Supply the model designation, part description and number, quantity, and where applicable, voltage and phase. Description Part No. Burner Assembly, AHS-40 (Natural Gas) 139195 Burner Assembly, AHS-40 (Propane) 140062 ASM.Burner Manifold (Natural Gas)
OM-AHS Parts List To order parts, contact your Groen Certified Service Agency. Supply the model designation, part description, and number, quantity, and where applicable, voltage and phase. Description Part No. Description Part No. Description Part No. G. Gas Valve & Piping Assy...
Electrical Schematic LOAD TRANSFORMER 75VA P/N 106234 240V 208V ON/OFF TOGGLE SWITCH 208/240V HIGH LIMIT TERMINAL BLOCK PRESSURE SWITCH N.C. LOW WATER LLCO CUT OFF P/N 122192 LOW WATER PROBE TO PILOT GAS SUPPLY PILOT SPARK IGNITER LOW WATER THERMOSTAT POWER ON LOAD HEAT...
OM-AHS Service Log Model No. __________________________________ Purchased From _____________________________ Serial No. __________________________________ Location ___________________________________ Date Purchased _____________________________ Date Installed _______________________________ Purchase Order No. __________________________ For Service Call _____________________________ Date Service Performed Performed By...
L imited Warranty T o C ommerc ial P urc has ers * (Domes tic U.S ., Hawaii & C anadian S ales Only) G roen F oods ervice E quipment ("G roen E quipment") has been s killfully manufactured, carefully ins pected and packaged to meet rigid s tandards of excellence.
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