Inspection And Unpacking; Installation; Initial Start-Up - Groen TDB-20 Operator's Manual

INSPECTION & UNPACKING
CAUTION: SHIPPING STRAPS ARE UNDER TENSION AND CAN SNAP BACK WHEN CUT.
TAKE CARE TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE UNIT BY
STAPLES LEFT IN THE WALLS OF THE CARTON.
CAUTION: THIS UNIT IS VERY HEAVY. INSTALLER SHOULD OBTAIN HELP AS NEEDED
TO LIFT THIS WEIGHT SAFELY.
The unit will arrive in a heavy wooden crate and will be bolted or banded to a skid.
Immediately upon receipt, inspect the carton carefully for exterior damage.
Carefully cut any polyester straps around the carton and detach the sides of the
box from the skid. Pull the carton up off the unit.
Thoroughly inspect the unit for concealed damage. Report any shipping damage or
incorrect shipments to the delivery agent.
Write down the model number, serial number, and installation date, and retain this
information for future reference. Space for these entries is provided at the top of
the Service Log at the back of this manual. Keep this manual on file and available
for operators to use.
When installation is to begin, carefully cut any straps which hold the unit on the
skid. Lift the unit straight up off the skid. Examine packing materials to be sure
loose parts are not discarded with the materials.

INSTALLATION

WARNING: INSTALLATION OF THE KETTLE MUST BE DONE BY A CERTIFIED
ELECTRICIAN OR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE QUALIFIED TO WORK
WITH ELECTRICITY. IMPROPER INSTALLATION CAN RESULT IN INJURY TO
PERSONNEL AN/OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
DANGER: ELECTRICALLY GROUND THE UNIT AT THE TERMINAL PROVIDED. FAILURE
TO GROUND UNIT COULD RESULT IN ELECTROCUTION AND DEATH.
CAUTION: BEFORE ANY ELECTRICAL CONVERSION, VERIFY THAT THE BRANCH
CIRCUIT WIRING IS ADEQUATE TO HANDLE ANY INCREASE AMPERAGE
REQUIREMENTS. REFER TO THE ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS LISTED
BELOW.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT ANY PIPING TO THE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE. THE VALVE
MUST BE FREE TO VENT STEAM AS NEEDED. IMPROPER INSTALLATION
WILL VOID THE WARRANTY! THE ELBOW ATTACHED TO THE SAFETY VALVE
MUST POINT TO THE FLOOR. INSTALLATION WILL VOID THE WARRANTY!
THE ELBOW ATTACHED TO THE SAFETY VALVE MUST POINT TO THE FLOOR.
Figure 1
The kettle is provided with complete internal wiring and is ready for immediate
connection. Wiring diagrams are provided in this manual and on the inside of
3 OM-TDB(C) (C,A) (CE) INTERNATIONAL
Figure 2
the control housing service panel. Any mechanical or electrical changes must be
approved by the Food Service Engineering Department.
The completed unit has been operated at the factory to test all controls and heater
elements.
1. Set the kettle in place and level it. The base should be securely fastened to a
table or work surface. Four 3/8-16 N. C. threaded couplings are provided in the
base of unit. Installation under ventilation hood is recommended.
2. Once the unit is anchored to mounting surface, apply a small bead of silicone
caulk around the perimeter of the kettle base and seal joint.
3. Confirm that the jacket water level is at the mid point of sight glass. If the level
is low, follow the instructions under "Jacket Filling and Water Treatment," in
this manual.
4. The open end of the elbow on the outlet of the pressure relief valve must face
downward. If it does not, turn it to the correct position.
5. Provide electrical power specified on the equipment electrical information plate.
6. Bringing the electrical service through the entrance at the rear of the support
housing with one inch conduit, making a watertight connection with the
incoming lines.
7. Electrically protective earth ground the unit at the terminal provided (figure 1).
8. This unit is fitted with an equipotential terminal in accordance with national
regulations and CE directives. Locate this marking for equipotential terminal
connection (figure 2).
9. Check the following to confirm that your kettle is properly installed:
• Room for cleaning and servicing
• The kettle is level
• The correct amount of water is in the kettle jacket
• Pressure relief valve is pointed down
• Unit is connected with a waterproof supply of the proper voltage, phase
and amperage rating
TDB(C) ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
WARNING: USE COPPER WIRE RATED AT LEAST 75ºC (UNDER "ELECTRICAL
SPECIFICATIONS").
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS
Voltage Phase Neutral
kW
230 1 YES 7.8
400 3 N YES 7.8

INITIAL START-UP

IMPORTANT: BE SURE ALL OPERATORS READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THE OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS, CAUTIONS, AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS
MANUAL.
WARNING: AVOID ALL DIRECT CONTACT WITH HOT SURFACES. DIRECT SKIN CONTACT
COULD RESULT IN SEVERE BURNS. AVOID ALL DIRECT CONTACT WITH HOT
FOOD OR WATER IN THE KETTLE. DIRECT CONTACT COULD RESULT IN SEVERE
BURNS.
The open end of the pressure relief valve
elbow must face downward.
20/24 QUARTS 40/48 QUARTS
19/23 LITERS 38/45 LITERS
Min. Wire
Amps kW Amps
Gauge
10 AWG
33 13.3 57
(6 mm 2 )
14 AWG
11.2 13.3 19
(2.5 mm )
2
Correct water level.
Min. Wire
Gauge
8 AWG
(10 mm 2 )
14 AWG
(2.5 mm )
2