Gas fired stationary full jacket steam kettles (44 pages)
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Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death. Read the installation, operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment. CROWN FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT A Middleby Compan 70 Oakdale Road, Downsview (Toronto) Ontario, Canada, M3N 1V9 Telephone: 919-762-1000 www.crownsteamgroup.com...
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, SELF-GENERATING STEAM JACKETED TILTING FLOOR MOUNTED KETTLES, ELT IMPORTANT NOTES FOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATION This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, SELF-GENERATING STEAM JACKETED TILTING FLOOR MOUNTED KETTLES, ELT TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION PAGE Important Notes for Installation and Operation........2 1.0 Service Connections ..
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, SELF-GENERATING STEAM JACKETED TILTING FLOOR MOUNTED KETTLES, ELT INSTALLATION AND SERVICE CONNECTIONS 2.0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS UNPACKING Immediately after unpacking, check for possible shipping damage. If the kettle is found to be damaged, save the packaging material and contact the carrier within 15 days of delivery. Before installing, verify that the electrical service agrees with the specifications on the rating plate located on the right side of the tilt console.
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, SELF-GENERATING STEAM JACKETED TILTING FLOOR MOUNTED KETTLES, ELT 2.0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) WARNING: Disconnect the electrical power supply and place a tag at the disconnect switch to indicate that you are working on the circuit. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS A Control Box with power supply equivalent to electrical rating of the kettle should be located conveniently nearby.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, SELF-GENERATING STEAM JACKETED TILTING FLOOR MOUNTED KETTLES, ELT 3.0 INTRODUCTION DESCRIPTION All electrically powered kettles described and referred to in this manual are pressure vessels of a double-wall construction forming a sealed jacket (chamber) enveloping the lower two thirds of the kettle bowl surface.
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, SELF-GENERATING STEAM JACKETED TILTING FLOOR MOUNTED KETTLES, ELT FUNCTIONING MODE All electrically powered self steam generating kettles consist of a jacket containing a permanent solution of water and antifreeze sufficient to completely immerse and protect replaceable electric heating elements.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, SELF-GENERATING STEAM JACKETED TILTING FLOOR MOUNTED KETTLES, ELT 4.0 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: The kettle and its parts are hot. Use care when operating, cleaning and servicing the kettle. Ensure that the external electrical service to kettle is on. Check pressure gauge for correct cold kettle reading.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, SELF-GENERATING STEAM JACKETED TILTING FLOOR MOUNTED KETTLES, ELT 5.0 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: Do not use cleaning agents that are corrosive. WARNING: Disconnect the power supply to the appliance before cleaning or servicing. WARNING: Never spray water into electric controls or components! CAUTION: The equipment and its parts are hot.
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, SELF-GENERATING STEAM JACKETED TILTING FLOOR MOUNTED KETTLES, ELT 5.0 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) DRAW-OFF VALVE CLEANING 1. If equipped with a tangent draw-off valve, turn the large hex nut on the draw-off valve counterclockwise until it is completely disengaged from the threads. Grasp the valve knob and slowly pull out the valve stem.
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, SELF-GENERATING STEAM JACKETED TILTING FLOOR MOUNTED KETTLES, ELT 5.0 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) WHAT TO DO IF SURFACE RUST APPEARS Metal utensils should never be used as they will scratch the surface of the equipment and rust may begin to form.
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, SELF-GENERATING STEAM JACKETED TILTING FLOOR MOUNTED KETTLES, ELT 5.0 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) STAINLESS STEEL (Continued) TO REMOVE HEAT TINT: Darkened areas sometimes appear on stainless steel surfaces where the area has been subjected to excessive heat. These darkened areas are caused by thickening of the protective surface of the stainless steel and is not harmful.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, SELF-GENERATING STEAM JACKETED TILTING FLOOR MOUNTED KETTLES, ELT 6.0 GENERAL MAINTENANCE NOTICE: Contact the factory, the factory representative or local service company to perform maintenance and repairs. SAFETY VALVE MAINTENANCE AND TESTING CAUTION! Under normal operating conditions a “try lever test” should be performed every two months.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, SELF-GENERATING STEAM JACKETED TILTING FLOOR MOUNTED KETTLES, ELT 7.0 TROUBLESHOOTING 7.1 LOW WATER LEVEL Proper water level must be maintained within the jacket for the kettle to operate. Depletion of water may occur from excessive opening of or leakage through the safety relief valve. If water is below required operating level, either initially at start-up or during use, the kettle will automatically shut off and the LOW WATER signal light will come on.
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, SELF-GENERATING STEAM JACKETED TILTING FLOOR MOUNTED KETTLES, ELT 7.0 TROUBLESHOOTING (Continued) 7.2 EXTREMELY SLOW COOKING TIME If the cooking time is abnormally slow, then the difficulty may be due to air being present in the kettle jacket. To remove air, follow AIR VENTING INSTRUCTIONS. If the kettle will not reach and maintain Pressure Gauge zone in the green area on the gauge when cold, a slow leak may have developed in the jacket.
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, SELF-GENERATING STEAM JACKETED TILTING FLOOR MOUNTED KETTLES, ELT 7.0 TROUBLESHOOTING (Continued) 7.5 AIR VENTING INSTRUCTIONS Check vacuum/pressure gauge when the kettle is cold. Gauge should be in the green vacuum zone, indicating a vacuum between 25-30 In. Hg (630 - 730 mm Hg). If not, air must be vented (removed) for proper heating.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, SELF-GENERATING STEAM JACKETED TILTING FLOOR MOUNTED KETTLES, ELT APPENDIX ‘A’ MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET PREPARATION INFORMATION: Prepared for use in Canada by: E H & S Product Regulatory Management Department DOW CHEMICAL CANADA INC. P.O. Box 1012 Sarnia, Ontario, N7T 7K7 (800) 331-6451 1.
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, SELF-GENERATING STEAM JACKETED TILTING FLOOR MOUNTED KETTLES, ELT MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Product: DOWFROST* HD HEAT TRANSFER FLUID, DYED Product Code: 04632 Effective Date: 02/20/01, Date Printed: 07/10/02, MSD: 002239 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Clear yellow liquid. Odourless. Avoid temperatures above 450 F, 232 C. POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS (See Section 11 for toxicological data.) EYE: May cause slight transient (temporary) eye irritation.
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, SELF-GENERATING STEAM JACKETED TILTING FLOOR MOUNTED KETTLES, ELT MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Product: DOWFROST* HD HEAT TRANSFER FLUID, DYED Product Code: 04632 Effective Date: 02/20/01, Date Printed: 07/10/02, MSD: 002239 4. FIRST AID EYES: Flush eyes with plenty of water. SKIN: Wash off in flowing water or shower.
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, SELF-GENERATING STEAM JACKETED TILTING FLOOR MOUNTED KETTLES, ELT MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Product: DOWFROST* HD HEAT TRANSFER FLUID, DYED Product Code: 04632 Effective Date: 02/20/01, Date Printed: 07/10/02, MSD: 002239 HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: During a fire, smoke may contain the original material in addition to unidentified toxic and/or irritating compounds.
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, SELF-GENERATING STEAM JACKETED TILTING FLOOR MOUNTED KETTLES, ELT MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Product: DOWFROST* HD HEAT TRANSFER FLUID, DYED Product Code: 04632 Effective Date: 02/20/01, Date Printed: 07/10/02, MSD: 002239 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES (See Section 15 for Regulatory Information) PROTECT PEOPLE: Use appropriate safety equipment.
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, SELF-GENERATING STEAM JACKETED TILTING FLOOR MOUNTED KETTLES, ELT MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Product: DOWFROST* HD HEAT TRANSFER FLUID, DYED Product Code: 04632 Effective Date: 02/20/01, Date Printed: 07/10/02, MSD: 002239 EXPOSURE GUIDELINES: Propylene glycol: AIHA WEEL is 50 ppm total, 10 mg/m3 aerosol only.
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, SELF-GENERATING STEAM JACKETED TILTING FLOOR MOUNTED KETTLES, ELT MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Product: DOWFROST* HD HEAT TRANSFER FLUID, DYED Product Code: 04632 Effective Date: 02/20/01, Date Printed: 07/10/02, MSD: 002239 SKIN: The LD50 for skin absorption in rabbits is >10,000 mg/kg. INGESTION: The oral LD50 for rats is 20,000 - 34,000 mg/kg.
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, SELF-GENERATING STEAM JACKETED TILTING FLOOR MOUNTED KETTLES, ELT MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Product: DOWFROST* HD HEAT TRANSFER FLUID, DYED Product Code: 04632 Effective Date: 02/20/01, Date Printed: 07/10/02, MSD: 002239 FOR UNUSED AND UNCONTAMINATED PRODUCT, the preferred options include sending to a licensed, permitted: recycler, reclaimer, incinerator or other thermal destruction device.
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, SELF-GENERATING STEAM JACKETED TILTING FLOOR MOUNTED KETTLES, ELT MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Product: DOWFROST* HD HEAT TRANSFER FLUID, DYED Product Code: 04632 Effective Date: 02/20/01, Date Printed: 07/10/02, MSD: 002239 U.S. REGULATIONS SARA 313 INFORMATION: To the best of our knowledge, this product contains no chemical subject to SARA Title III Section 313 supplier notification requirements.
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, SELF-GENERATING STEAM JACKETED TILTING FLOOR MOUNTED KETTLES, ELT MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Product: DOWFROST* HD HEAT TRANSFER FLUID, DYED Product Code: 04632 Effective Date: 02/20/01, Date Printed: 07/10/02, MSD: 002239 CANADIAN REGULATIONS WHMIS INFORMATION: The Canadian Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Classification for this product is: This product is not a “Controlled Product”...
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