Blodgett KPT-DS Series Installation Operation & Maintenance
Blodgett KPT-DS Series Installation Operation & Maintenance

Blodgett KPT-DS Series Installation Operation & Maintenance

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KPT/KLT-DS Series
DIRECT STEAM TILTING FLOOR KETTLE
INSTALLATION - OPERATION - MAINTENANCE
BLODGETT OVEN COMPANY
www.blodgett.com
44 Lakeside Avenue, Burlington, Vermont 05401 USA
Manufacture Service Questions: 866-518-3977
PART NUMBER 170099 REV B (04/11)

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  • Page 1 KPT/KLT-DS Series DIRECT STEAM TILTING FLOOR KETTLE INSTALLATION - OPERATION - MAINTENANCE BLODGETT OVEN COMPANY www.blodgett.com 44 Lakeside Avenue, Burlington, Vermont 05401 USA Manufacture Service Questions: 866-518-3977 PART NUMBER 170099 REV B (04/11)
  • Page 2 THIS MANUAL MUST BE RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL. FOR YOUR SAFETY DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE vAPORS AND LIqUIDS IN THE vICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. WARNING IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADjUSTMENT, ALTERATION, SERvICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, INjURY OR DEATH.
  • Page 3: Important Operator Warnings

    IMPORTANT - READ FIRST - IMPORTANT CAUTION: BE SURE ALL OPERATORS READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, CAUTIONS, AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL. WARNING: THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN THE COMMERCIAL HEATING, COOKING AND HOLDING OF WATER AND FOOD PRODUCTS, PER THE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT - READ FIRST - IMPORTANT CAUTION: KEEP FLOORS IN FRONT OF KETTLE WORK AREA CLEAN AND DRY. IF SPILLS OCCUR, CLEAN IMMEDIATELY, TO AvOID SLIPS OR FALLS. WARNING: FAILURE TO CHECK SAFETY vALvE OPERATION PERIODICALLY COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INjURY AND/OR DAMAGE TO EqUIPMENT.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Operator Warnings ............page 1-2 References..................page 3 Equipment Description............... page 4-5 Inspection & Unpacking..............page 6 Installation ..................page 7 Initial Start-Up................page 8 Operation ..................page 9 Sequence of Operation ..............page 10 Maintenance................. page 11 Cleaning..................
  • Page 6: Equipment Description

    Equipment Description The Blodgett KLT/KPT series are deep type, tilting kettles with direct steam-heated 2/3 jackets. The stainless steel kettles have welded, reinforced rims and butterfly shaped pouring lips. The liner and pouring lip of all kettles are 316 stainless steel. They are ASME shop-inspected, and are registered with the National Board.
  • Page 7 Equipment Description Kettle Inside MODEL Rim Height Overall Width Front-to-Back Base Style Capacity Diameter 20 Gallons 20 inches 36 inches 36-1/4 inches 23 inches Yoke & 20DS-KPT 75 liters 508 mm 914 mm 921 mm 584 mm Pedestal 40 Gallons 26 inches 38-1/2 inches 43 inches...
  • Page 8: Inspection & Unpacking

    Inspection & Unpacking The kettle will arrive completely assembled and wrapped in protective plastic, CAUTION strapped and bolted on a heavy skid, enclosed in a three-wall cardboard crate. (80 AVOID NAILS AND SPLINTERS WHEN gallon and larger kettles are in wooden crates.) Immediately on receipt remove the REMOVING KETTLES FROM WOODEN box and plastic wrap, and inspect the unit for damage.
  • Page 9: Installation

    Installation All Models WARNING Installation under a ventilation hood is recommended. Consult local codes. THIS UNIT MUST BE INSTALLED BY PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO WORK WITH Install and anchor the kettle on a level surface. PLUMBING. IMPROPER INSTALLATION CAN CAUSE INJURY TO PERSONNEL AND/OR If the steam supply pressure is greater than the maximum working pressure DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
  • Page 10: Initial Start-Up

    Initial Start-Up IMPORTANT Now that the kettle has been installed, you should test it to ensure that it is operating BE SURE ALL OPERATORS READ, correctly. UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, CAUTIONS, AND SAFETY Remove all literature and packing materials from inside and outside of the unit. INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL.
  • Page 11: Operation

    Operation WARNING Before operating a cold kettle, open the petcock at the bottom of the jacket to drain AVOID EXPOSURE TO ESCAPING STEAM, any water left by condensing steam. Close the petcock before you open the steam WHICH CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS. inlet valve.
  • Page 12: Sequence Of Operation

    Sequence of Operation The following “action-reaction” outline is provided to help you understand how the equipment functions. When the steam inlet valve is opened, steam flows into the jacket at a pressure determined by the boiler system, or by the pressure reducing valve which serves the kettle. In the jacket steam releases its heat to the kettle as it condenses into water.
  • Page 13: Maintenance

    Maintenance WARNING NOTICE: Contact an authorized representative when repairs are required. WHEN TESTING, AVOID ANY EXPOSURE TO THE STEAM BLOWING OUT OF THE Periodic Maintenance SAFETY VALVE. DIRECT CONTACT A Service Log is provided at the back of this manual with the warranty information. COULD RESULT IN SEVERE BURNS.
  • Page 14: Cleaning

    Cleaning WARNING Suggested Tools AVOID ANY DIRECT CONTACT WITH HOT Cleaner, such as Klenzade HC-10 or HC-32 from ECOLAB, Inc SURFACES. DIRECT SKIN CONTACT Long- and short-handled kettle brushes in good condition COULD RESULT IN SEVERE BURNS. Brush suitable for cleaning the draw-off port Sanitizer such as Klenzade XY-12 CAUTION Film remover such as Klenzade LC-30...
  • Page 15 Cleaning 12. When equipment needs to be sanitized, use a solution equivalent to one that supplies 200 parts per million available chlorine. Obtain advice on sanitizing agents from your supplier of sanitizing products. Following the supplier’s instructions, apply the agent after the unit has been cleaned and drained.
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 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 an X, the work should be done by a qualified service representative.
  • Page 17: Parts List

    Parts List Description Part # GEAR, WORM 012022 STEAM GLAND 012120 PACKING, 10 RING 114824 NUT, PACKING 012122 ENCLOS. TILT MECH 139043 GREASE FITTING, 90 DEG. 012195 CARRIER ASSY GEAR 137880 SAFETY VALVE* 3/4” SAFETY VALVE (50 PSIG) 005587 1/2” SAFETY VALVE (50 PSIG) 097005 TEE, CHROME PLATED, 3/4 NPT 012075 LOCKWASHER, 3/8...
  • Page 18: Bucket Steam Trap

    Bucket Steam Trap Description Part # GATE VALVE 004180 90° REDUCING 010666 STREET ELBOW CLOSE NIPPLE 008877 FEMALE UNION 004186 BUCKET STEAM TRAP* 004183 SWING CHECK VALVE 004187 GLOBE VALVE 004222 CLOSE NIPPLE 008238 FEMALE UNION 005516 90° STREET ELBOW 008347 *NOTE: For thermostatic steam trap, use part # 010250...
  • Page 19: Service Log

    Service Log Model No: Purchased From: Serial No: Location: Date Purchased: Date Installed: Purchase Order No: For Service Call: Date Service Performed Performed By OM-KPT/KLT-DS...
  • Page 20 BLODGETT OVEN COMPANY www.blodgett.com 44 Lakeside Avenue, Burlington, Vermont 05401 USA Telephone: 866-518-3977 PART NUMBER 170099 REV B (04/11)

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