Vulcan-Hart GL40E Installation & Operation Manual

Gs, gl & gt series fully steam jacketed gas kettles

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Page 1 GS, GL & GT SERIES FULLY STEAM JACKETED GAS KETTLES MODEL GS25E ML-52633 GS30E ML-52634 GL40E ML-52635 GS60E ML-52660 GL80E ML-52637 GT100E ML-52638 GT125E ML-52639 GT150E ML-52640 V U L C A N - H A R T C O M P A N Y , P . O . B O X 6 9 6 , L O U I S V I L L E , K Y 4 0 2 0 1 - 0 6 9 6 , T E L . ( 5 0 2 ) 7 7 8 - 2 7 9 1 FORM 30960 Rev.
Page 2: Important For Your Safety
PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY OR DEATH. READ THE INSTALLATION, INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT. IN THE EVENT OF A POWER FAILURE, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS DEVICE. © VULCAN-HART COMPANY, 2003 IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, OPERATING – 2 –...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
GENERAL ..............4 INSTALLATION .
Page 4: General
Your Vulcan steam jacketed kettle is produced with quality workmanship and material. Proper installation, usage and maintenance will result in many years of satisfactory performance. Vulcan-Hart Company suggests that you thoroughly read this entire manual and carefully follow all of the instructions provided.
Page 5: Installation Codes And Standards
INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS In the United States, Vulcan kettles must be installed in accordance with state and local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, (ANSI-Z223.1, latest edition) available from the American Gas Association, 1515 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22209, with the National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA No. 70, latest edition) available from the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269 and with Vapor Removal from Cooking Equipment , (NFPA-96, latest edition) available from NFPA.
Page 6: Faucet Bracket
FAUCET BRACKET A bracket is provided for mounting a faucet on the kettle; this would allow the addition of water to the kettle for the convenience of the food preparer. A faucet is available as an accessory. NOTE: Do not use tap water from faucet to fill kettle jacket. Refer to Jacket Water & Jacket Water Treatment on page 12.
Page 7: Operation
WARNING: THE KETTLE AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. CLEANING AND SERVICING THE KETTLE. Before operating, check the jacket water level by looking at the sight glass at the rear of the kettle with both upper and lower valves open. The water level should be at the midpoint of the sight glass.
Page 8: Controls - Kettles With Electronic Ignition (Prior Construction)
CONTROLS — KETTLES WITH ELECTRONIC IGNITION (Prior Construction, Fig. 2) Thermostat On – Off Switch Combination Control Valve — Controls gas flow to the main burner. The valve has a built in Pressure Gauge KETTLE JACKET 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 1 2 3 4...
Page 9: Kettle Features - Common To All Constructions
KETTLE FEATURES — COMMON TO ALL CONSTRUCTIONS (Fig. 4) HANDLE FOOD DRAW-OFF VALVE 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6...
Page 10: Turning On A Kettle Equipped With Electronic Ignition
TURNING ON A KETTLE EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC IGNITION (Applies to Fig. 1 or Fig. 2) Before lighting the pilot, both the burner and pilot must have been off at least 5 minutes. 1. Remove the control panel cover screw. 2. Remove the control box cover (lift, pull out at bottom, lower). 3.
Page 11: Cleaning
CLEANING After each use, clean and flush the kettle liner immediately, especially if the product cooked contained salt, vinegar or acid in any concentration. products. Do not use metalic scouring pads or brushes. Daily — Kettle Food Draw-Off Valve CAUTION: During disassembly, cleaning and reassembly of the valve, take special care to avoid damage to the mating surfaces of the valve plug and valve body.
Page 12: Maintenance
To obtain service and parts information concerning the kettle, contact the Vulcan-Hart Service Agency in your area (refer to listing supplied with the kettle), or Vulcan-Hart Company Service Department at the address or phone number shown on the front cover of this manual.

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