Blodgett KLT-40GS Installation Operation & Maintenance
Blodgett KLT-40GS Installation Operation & Maintenance

Blodgett KLT-40GS Installation Operation & Maintenance

Short height gas tilting kettle

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KLT-40GS
SHORT HEIGHT GAS TILTING KETTLE
INSTALLATION - OPERATION - MAINTENANCE
44 Lakeside Avenue, Burlington, Vermont 05401 USA
Telephone: (802) 658-6600 Fax: (802) 864-0183
www.blodgett
PN S00157 Rev A (4/15
© 2015 - G.S. Blodgett Corporation

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  • Page 1 KLT-40GS SHORT HEIGHT GAS TILTING KETTLE INSTALLATION - OPERATION - MAINTENANCE 44 Lakeside Avenue, Burlington, Vermont 05401 USA Telephone: (802) 658-6600 Fax: (802) 864-0183 www.blodgett PN S00157 Rev A (4/15 © 2015 - G.S. Blodgett Corporation...
  • Page 2 Your Service Agency’s Address: Model Serial number Kettle installed by Installation checked by...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT WARNING: Improper installa- INSTALLATION tion, adjustment, alternation, Service Connections ........... 2 service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury Installation Information .
  • Page 4: Service Connections

    Service Connections SERVICE CONNECTIONS INSTALLATION CLEARANCE Gas Connection - Supply gas through 3/4” pipe . A gas Left Side Right Side Rear shut-off valve must be installed in supply piping convenient 0” [0mm] 0” [0mm] 4” [102mm] and adjacent to appliance. „...
  • Page 5: Installation Information

    Installation Information INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS CLEARANCES Installation must conform with local codes, or in the ab- Adequate clearance must be provided in aisle and at the sence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, side and back. Adequate clearances for air openings into ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or the Natural Gas and Propane the combustion chamber must be provided, as well as for Installation Code, CSA B149.1, as applicable.
  • Page 6: Kettle Installation & Utility Connection

    Kettle Installation & Utility Connection KETTLE INSTALLATION An adequate gas supply is imperative. Undersized or low pressure lines will restrict the volume of gas required for 1. Uncrate carefully. Report any hidden freight damage satisfactory performance. A steady pressure, minimum 6” to the freight company immediately.
  • Page 7: Water Connection

    Kettle Installation & Utility Connection WATER CONNECTION PERFORMANCE CHECK On units equipped with an optional water fill valve connect The following items should be checked before or within a water line (minimum 1/4”) to the valve with a 1/4” NPT the first 30 days of operation by a qualified service techni- female fitting.
  • Page 8: Operation

    Safety & Gas Control Information SAFETY INFORMATION Daily Shutdown Contact the factory, the factory representative or a local 1. Turn power switch “OFF.” service company to perform maintenance and repairs 2. Turn thermostat “OFF.” should the appliance malfunction. Complete Shutdown CAUTION 1.
  • Page 9: Kettle Controls

    Kettle Controls POWER SWITCH PRESSURE GAUGE This switch turns the main power to the unit on and off. It The pressure gauge indicates the internal operating pres- must be turned on to heat the kettle. It should be turned sure of the kettle. When cold, the gauge should point to off when the kettle will not be in use for long periods.
  • Page 10: Kettle Operation

    Kettle Operation DAILY OPERATION GAS SAVING TIPS Daily operation should consist of turning on the power Use these reminders to help develop energy-saving pro- switch and setting thermostat for the desired temperature. cedures and habits. Using less natural or propane gas saves energy as well as money.
  • Page 11: Cleaning Instructions

    Cleaning Instructions KETTLE CLEANING DRAW OFF VALVE CLEANING 1. If equipped with a tangent draw-off valve, turn the WARNING large hex nut on the draw-off valve counterclockwise Disconnect the power supply to the appliance until it is completely disengaged from the threads. before cleaning or servicing.
  • Page 12: What To Do If Surface Rust Appears

    Cleaning Instructions WHAT TO DO IF SURFACE RUST APPEARS Soil and burn deposits which do not respond to the above procedure can usually be removed by rubbing the surface Metal utensils should never be used as they will scratch with SCOTCH-BRITE™ scouring pads or STAINLESS the surface of the equipment and rust may begin to form.
  • Page 13: Preventative Maintenance

    Preventative Maintenance Contact the factory, the factory representative or a local service company to perform maintenance and repairs. WARNING Disconnect the power supply to the appliance before cleaning or servicing. Daily: 1. Wash exposed cleanable areas. Monthly: 1. Blower wheel inlet and motor air vent should be cleansed if an accumulation of dust or lint is obvious.

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