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Self-Generating Steam Jacketed Counter Tilting Kettles
Troubleshooting
General Maintenance
No general maintenance is required other than adhering to the Cleaning Procedure Instructions.
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.
In order for the kettle to operate, the following procedure must be followed:
1. Trip the safety relief valve lever to relieve all pressure from the kettle jacket.
2. At exterior rear of kettle jacket remove nut from Air Vent.
3. Insert funnel into Air Vent opening and slowly add the indicated amount of distilled water for:
EC-6TW
EC-10TW and EC-12TW
4. Replace Air Vent nut.
5. Follow Air Venting Instructions below.
6. Continue normal Operating Procedure of kettle.
Venting Instructions
Check pressure gauge when kettle is cold. Gauge should be in the green vacuum zone. If not, air is present which must
be vented (removed) for proper heating. Use the following procedures to vent air.
1. With an empty kettle, place power switch to the ON position.
2. Set temperature control thermostat to maximum. Heat kettle until heat indicator light goes off.
3. Using a 7/16" wrench, open bleed vent one full turn for 10 seconds and then close.
4. Cool kettle. Check for proper vacuum in the green vacuum zone. If reading is not low enough, repeat entire
procedure, steps 1 to 3.
Safety Valve Maintenance and Testing
Under normal operating conditions a "try lever test" should be performed every two months. Under severe service
conditions, or if corrosion and/or deposits are noticed within the valve body, testing must be performed more often.
A "try lever test" should also be performed at the end of any non-service period.
Hot, high pressure fluid may be discharged from body drain and vent during "try lever" test. Care must be taken
to avoid any bodily contact.
High sound levels may be experienced during "try lever" test. Wear proper safety equipment and exercise extreme
care! Test at, or near, half of the operating pressure by holding the test lever fully open for at least two seconds to flush
the valve seat free of sediment and debris. Then release lever and permit the valve to snap shut.
If lift lever does not activate, or there is no evidence of discharge, turn off equipment immediately and contact a licensed
contractor or qualified service personnel.
INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL 10121 REV 0 (04/21)
Add 50 oz. (1.5 litres)
Add 100 oz. (3 litres)
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