Introduction - Crown GC-12 Installation & Operation Manual

Gas Fired Steam Jacketed Tilting Kettle

Introduction

Description
Model GC-12 (12 gallon capacity) gas fired, self-contained, tilting kettle. The kettle has a jacket of double-wall
construction forming a sealed reservoir around the lower two-thirds of the kettle. The reservoir is charged with distilled
water. The kettle is equipped with a "clean lock" to hold kettle in cooking position or tilted 105 degrees for ease of
cleaning. The kettle is also equipped with automatic ignition, low water cut off and tilt switch, which, when activated,
shuts down the burner.
Basic Function
The kettle operates by generating steam in the kettle reservoir. The sequence of operation is as follows:
1. Operator turns the power switch to the on position and sets the temperature control dial to the desired setting.
2. The red light comes on indicating the kettle is heating. The green "IGNITION" light comes on indicating that the
ignition and burner are active.
3. Once the kettle reaches the set temperature, the red "TEMPERATURE" light and the green "IGNITION" light
extinguish.
4. All kettles are supplied with sufficient water in the jacket. If for any reason the water level falls below the required
amount to operate the kettle, the burner shuts down and the amber light comes on. See Adding Water in Service
section.
5. The sight glass indicates the water level within the kettle jacket.
6. The relief valve is a safety feature which prevents the internal kettle pressure from exceeding 50 PSI. It should never
be tampered with.
INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL 10105 REV 0 (04/21)
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