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Crown GL-40E Installation & Operation Manual

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INSTALLATION & OPERATION
MANUAL
Gas Fired Steam Jacketed Stationary Kettles
GL-20E GL-40E GL-60E GL-80E GL-100E
WARNING
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
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A Middleby Compan
70 Oakdale Road, Downsview (Toronto) Ontario, Canada, M3N 1V9
Telephone: 919-762-1000
www.crownsteamgroup.com
Printed in Canada
MANUAL 10125R4

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL Gas Fired Steam Jacketed Stationary Kettles GL-20E GL-40E GL-60E GL-80E GL-100E WARNING 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.

  • Page 2: Important Notes For Installation And Operation

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS KETTLES Models GL-20E, 40E, GL-60E, GL-80E, GL-100E 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS KETTLES Models GL-20E, GL-40E, GL-60E, GL-80E, GL-100E TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION PAGE Important Notes for Installation and Operation ........2 1.0 Service Connections .

  • Page 4: Service Connections

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS KETTLES Models GL-20E, GL-40E, GL-60E, GL-80E, GL-100E 1.0 SERVICE CONNECTIONS 10125R4 2017-08-29...
  • Page 5 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS KETTLES Models GL-20E, GL-40E, GL-60E, GL-80E, GL-100E 10125R4 2017-08-29...

  • Page 6: Installation

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS KETTLES Models GL-20E, GL-40E, GL-60E, GL-80E, GL-100E 2.0 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS Installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1, as applicable.
  • Page 7 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS KETTLES Models GL-20E, GL-40E, GL-60E, GL-80E, GL-100E 2.0 INSTALLATION (Continued) TO INSTALL 1. Uncrate carefully. Report any hidden freight damage to the freight company immediately. 2. Set the unit in place. Be certain to maintain minimum clearances as stated above.
  • Page 8 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS KETTLES Models GL-20E, GL-40E, GL-60E, GL-80E, GL-100E 2.0 INSTALLATION (Continued) Purge the supply line to clean out any dust, dirt, or other foreign matter before connecting the line to the unit. It is recommended that an individual manual shut off valve be installed in the gas supply line to the unit.
  • Page 9 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS KETTLES Models GL-20E, GL-40E, GL-60E, GL-80E, GL-100E 2.0 INSTALLATION (Continued) WARNING: For an appliance equipped with casters, the installation shall be made with a connector that complies with the standard for connectors for moveable gas appliances, ANSI Z21.69-CSA 6.16 and a quick-disconnect device that complies with the standard for quick-disconnect devices for use with gas fuel, ANSI Z21.41-...
  • Page 10 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS KETTLES Models GL-20E, GL-40E, GL-60E, GL-80E, GL-100E 2.0 INSTALLATION (Continued) WARNING: ELECTRICAL GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.

  • Page 11: Performance Check

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS KETTLES Models GL-20E, GL-40E, GL-60E, GL-80E, GL-100E 3.0 PERFORMANCE CHECK The following items should be checked before or within the first 30 days of operation by a qualified service technician. Verify correct gas type. Verify correct voltage, cycle and phase.

  • Page 12: Operation

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS KETTLES Models GL-20E, GL-40E, GL-60E, GL-80E, GL-100E 4.0 OPERATION Contact the factory, the factory representative or a local service company to perform maintenance and repairs should the appliance malfunction. WARNING: In the event of main burner ignition failure, a 5 minute purge period must be observed prior to re-establishing ignition source.
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS KETTLES Models GL-20E, GL-40E, GL-60E, GL-80E, GL-100E 4.0 OPERATION (Continued) GAS CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS: (Continued) When the pilot is ignited the spark igniter will automatically stop and within 15 seconds main burner gas will come on. If ignition does not occur, after a total of ninety seconds, the unit will lockout, shutting off all gas although the spark igniter will continue to spark.
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS KETTLES Models GL-20E, GL-40E, GL-60E, GL-80E, GL-100E 4.0 OPERATION (Continued) SPARK IGNITER FAILURE: In the event the spark igniter module fails the unit may still be operated by carefully following these instructions. 1. Turn thermostat to OFF position; completely counterclockwise.
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS KETTLES Models GL-20E, GL-40E, GL-60E, GL-80E, GL-100E 4.0 OPERATION (Continued) FRONT PANEL CONTROLS: 1. Power Switch This switch turns the main power to the unit on and off. It must be turned on to heat the kettle.
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS KETTLES Models GL-20E, GL-40E, GL-60E, GL-80E, GL-100E 4.0 OPERATION (Continued) DAILY OPERATION Daily operation should consist of turning on the power switch and setting the thermostat for the desired temperature. It is recommended the kettle be preheated prior to use. Milk or egg based products should be placed in the kettle before heating, however, to prevent sticking.
  • Page 17 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS KETTLES Models GL-20E, GL-40E, GL-60E, GL-80E, GL-100E 4.0 OPERATION (Continued) END USER TIPS: (Continued) Bring milk and egg products slowly up to temperature in a cold kettle to prevent product adhering to the sides. When planning actual cooking capacity, allow room at top for stirring without spilling.

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS KETTLES Models GL-20E, GL-40E, GL-60E, GL-80E, GL-100E 5.0 MAINTENANCE Contact the factory, the factory representative or a local service company to perform maintenance and repairs. WARNING: Disconnect the power supply to the appliance before cleaning or servicing.
  • Page 19 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS KETTLES Models GL-20E, GL-40E, GL-60E, GL-80E, GL-100E 5.0 MAINTENANCE (Continued) CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS 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. Use care when operating, cleaning and servicing.
  • Page 20 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS KETTLES Models GL-20E, GL-40E, GL-60E, GL-80E, GL-100E 5.0 MAINTENANCE (Continued) 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 and disk.
  • Page 21 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS KETTLES Models GL-20E, GL-40E, GL-60E, GL-80E, GL-100E 5.0 MAINTENANCE (Continued) 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.
  • Page 22 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS KETTLES Models GL-20E, GL-40E, GL-60E, GL-80E, GL-100E 5.0 MAINTENANCE (Continued) CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) STAINLESS STEEL (Continued) Soil and burn deposits which do not respond to the above procedure can usually be removed by rubbing the surface with SCOTCH-BRITE™ scouring pads or STAINLESS scouring pads. DO NOT USE ORDINARY STEEL WOOL as any particles left on the surface will rust and further spoil the appearance of the finish.
  • Page 23 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS KETTLES Models GL-20E, GL-40E, GL-60E, GL-80E, GL-100E 5.0 MAINTENANCE (Continued) SAFETY VALVE MAINTENANCE AND TESTING CAUTION! 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.

  • Page 24: Service

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS KETTLES Models GL-20E, GL-40E, GL-60E, GL-80E, GL-100E 6.0 SERVICE WARNING: Disconnect unit from power supply before cleaning or servicing appliance. GENERAL When any difficulty arises always check that the unit has been connected to the gas supply type and voltage for which it was supplied.
  • Page 25 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS KETTLES Models GL-20E, GL-40E, GL-60E, GL-80E, GL-100E 6.0 SERVICE (Continued) The front burner shield should be removed to see the pilot. The pilot should be adjusted as follows: Adjust the pilot burner flame The pilot flame should envelop 3/8 to ½ inch [10 to 13 mm] of the igniter-sensor tip. Refer to Figure 2.
  • Page 26 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS KETTLES Models GL-20E, GL-40E, GL-60E, GL-80E, GL-100E 6.0 SERVICE (Continued) To check the manifold pressure a pressure gauge (manometer) must be connected to the 1/8" NPT pressure tap on the gas manifold. With the gas off, connect your pressure indicating instrument to the manifold with a fitting appropriate for your instrument.
  • Page 27 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS KETTLES Models GL-20E, GL-40E, GL-60E, GL-80E, GL-100E 6.0 SERVICE (Continued) PRESSURE SWITCH (Continued) 1. Pressure relief valve opening, especially on preheat from a cold start to 275 degrees Fahrenheit (135 C) (pressure switch set too high).
  • Page 28 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS KETTLES Models GL-20E, GL-40E, GL-60E, GL-80E, GL-100E 6.0 SERVICE (Continued) ADDING WATER It may be necessary to replenish water in the jacket when the low water indicator comes on. Do so as follows: 1. Unit should be completely cold and off.
  • Page 29 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS KETTLES Models GL-20E, GL-40E, GL-60E, GL-80E, GL-100E 6.0 SERVICE (Continued) Should the kettle fail to maintain a vacuum after repeated attempts to establish it, further checks should be made to see if the pressure relief valve is leaking or if there are any leaks in the pressure relief valve piping, copper lines going to the pressure switch, pressure gauge or thermostat fitting.
  • Page 30 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS KETTLES Models GL-20E, GL-40E, GL-60E, GL-80E, GL-100E 6.0 SERVICE (Continued) CONVERTING BETWEEN NATURAL AND PROPANE GAS (Continued) 4. Insert the replacement spring with tapered end down. See Figure 2. 5. Install the new plastic pressure regulator adjustment screw so that the top of the screw is flush (level) with the top of the regulator.
  • Page 31 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS KETTLES Models GL-20E, GL-40E, GL-60E, GL-80E, GL-100E 6.0 SERVICE (Continued) CONVERTING BETWEEN NATURAL AND PROPANE GAS (Continued) Figure 1 Top view of gas control. Figure 2 Installation of conversion kit in regulated gas control. 10125R4...

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS KETTLES Models GL-20E, GL-40E, GL-60E, GL-80E, GL-100E 7.0 TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM LOOK FOR Unit will not come on - Power switch is off. - Unit not plugged in. - Main power supply off. - Bad electronic module.
  • Page 33 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS KETTLES Models GL-20E, GL-40E, GL-60E, GL-80E, GL-100E 7.0 TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM LOOK FOR Excessive flame rollout on ignition, carboning - Natural gas unit on propane. - Excessive gas pressure. - Incorrect orifice size. - Faulty regulator in gas control.

  • Page 34: Appendix 'A', Material Safety Data Sheet

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS KETTLES Models GL-20E, GL-40E, GL-60E, GL-80E, GL-100E 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...
  • Page 35 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.
  • Page 36 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. INGESTION: No adverse effects anticipated by this route of exposure incidental to proper industrial handling.
  • Page 37 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 OTHER FLAMMABILITY INFORMATION: Violent steam generation or eruption may occur upon application of direct water stream to hot liquids. Flammable concentrations of vapour can accumulate at temperatures above 214 F.
  • Page 38 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 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: No special handling requirements data available. HANDLING: See Section 8, Exposure Controls/Personal Protection.
  • Page 39 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 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY CHEMICAL STABILITY: Thermally stable at typical use temperatures. CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Avoid use temperatures above 450 F, 232 C. Product can degrade at elevated temperatures.
  • Page 40 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 DEGRADATION AND PERSISTENCE: Based largely or completely on data for major component(s). Material is readily biodegradable. Passes OECD test(s) for ready biodegradability.
  • Page 41 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 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION (Not meant to be all-inclusive – selected regulations represented). NOTICE: The information herein is presented in good faith and believed to be accurate as of the effective date shown above.
  • Page 42 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. SARA HAZARD CATEGORY: This product has been reviewed according to the EPA “Hazard Categories”...
  • Page 43 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” under WHMIS. CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT (CEPA) This product contains one or more substances which are not listed on the Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL).

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