Groen AH-30 Operator's Manual

Groen AH-30 Operator's Manual

Steam jacketed kettle with standard electronic ignition

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OPERATOR MANUAL
IMPORTANT INFORMATION, KEEP FOR OPERATOR
This manual provides information for:
MODELS AH-30
STEAM JACKETED
KETTLE WITH STANDARD
ELECTRONIC IGNITION
· Self-Contained
· Gas Heated
· Floor Mounted
· Stationary
THIS MANUAL MUST BE RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND
WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
POST IN A PROMINENT LOCATION
Instructions to be followed in the event user smells gas.
This information shall be obtained by consulting your
local gas supplier. As a minimum, turn off the gas and
call your gas company and your authorized service agent.
Evacuate all personnel from the area.
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.
NOTIFY CARRIER OF DAMAGE AT ONCE
It is the responsibility of the consignee to inspect the container upon receipt of
same and to determine the possibility of any damage, including concealed dam-
age. Unified Brands suggests that if you are suspicious of damage to make a
notation on the delivery receipt. It will be the responsibility of the consignee to file
a claim with the carrier. We recommend that you do so at once.
Manufacture Service/Questions 888-994-7636.
Information contained in this document is known to be current and accurate at the time
of printing/creation. Unified Brands recommends referencing our product line websites,
unifiedbrands.net, for the most updated product information and specifications.
PART NUMBER 172032, REV. B (06/22)
Export
888-994-7636, fax 888-864-7636
unifiedbrands.net

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR MANUAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION, KEEP FOR OPERATOR This manual provides information for: MODELS AH-30 Export STEAM JACKETED KETTLE WITH STANDARD ELECTRONIC IGNITION · Self-Contained · Gas Heated · Floor Mounted · Stationary THIS MANUAL MUST BE RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
  • Page 2: Important Operator Warnings

    AND CLOSE THE MAIN GAS VALVE. ALLOW FIVE MINUTES FOR GAS TO VENT. CAUTION: USE OF ANY REPLACEMENT PARTS OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED BY AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTORS CAN CAUSE OPERATOR INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT, AND WILL VOID ALL WARRANTIES. OM-AH-30...
  • Page 3 WARNING: THIS UNIT IS DESIGNED FOR COMMERCIAL USE. NEVER USE HOME OR RESIDENTIAL GRADE GAS CONNECTIONS. THEY DO NOT MEET COMMERCIAL GAS CODES AND COULD BE HAZARDOUS. IMPORTANT: SERVICE PERFORMED BY OTHER THAN FACTORY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL WILL VOID WARRANTIES. OM-AH-30...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    60 Battery March Park Quincy, Massachusetts 02269 NFPA/70 The National Electrical Code NFPA/54 Installation Gas Appliances & Piping AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INST., INC 1430 Broadway New York, New York 10018 Z223.1-1984 National Fuel Gas Code Z21.30 Installation of Gas Appliances & Piping OM-AH-30...
  • Page 5: Equipment Description

    Equipment Description AH-30 steam kettles are stainless steel, floor mounted kettles with a self-contained steam source heated by gas. A closed steam jacket covers the lower portion of the kettle. Heat from the gas burner boils water in the jacket to produce steam under pressure.
  • Page 6 Depth Back Diameter 30 Gallon 7 Gallon 26 inches 22 inches 38-1/4 inches 45 inches 42 inches (113 liter) (26.5 liter) (660 mm) (559 mm) (972 mm) (1143 mm) (1067 mm) FIRING RATE, BTU/HOUR Ignition Propane Gas Spark 85,000 OM-AH-30...
  • Page 7: Inspection And Unpacking

    HANDLING, INSTALLER SHOULD OBTAIN only. HELP AS NEEDED AND USE MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE THE UNIT FROM THE SKID AND MOVE IT TO ITS PLACE OF INSTALLATION. Assemble and attach the tangent draw-off valve after the kettle is unpacked. OM-AH-30...
  • Page 8: Installation

    Free all external gas lines of lint, dirt, metal chips, sealant, grease, oil, and other contaminants, before you connect the lines to the kettle. 10. Connect the gas cock of the kettle to the gas service main with 3/4 inch IPS line or approved equivalent. OM-AH-30...
  • Page 9 Connected with a waterproof, 115 volt, 15 AMP supply of electric power in accordance with electrical codes. Gas lines cleaned before connection. Gas connected with 3/4 inch pipe or equivalent. Gas line joints checked for leaks. No obstruction to air supply or venting. OM-AH-30...
  • Page 10: Initial Start-Up

    To turn off the unit, follow “To Stop Kettle Heating” in the Operation section. If the kettle functions as described, if is read for use. If the unit does not operate as designed, contact authorized Service Agent. OM-AH-30...
  • Page 11: Operation

    Once the pilot is lit, turn the thermostat to the desired setting. If the pilot does not light, turn it off and wait five minutes. At that time follow the instructions for starting once again. If the unit repeatedly fails to light, contact an authorized Service Agency for assistance. OM-AH-30...
  • Page 12 OR place basket with food on stable, flat surface, setting it inside a solid steamer or bake pan, to catch any remaining hot water draining from product. OM-AH-30...
  • Page 13: Sequence Of Operation

    High limit pressure switch, set to open at about 26 PSI and to shut down the burners until jacket pressure is decreased. Pressure relief safety valve, which will release steam if jacket pressure exceeds 30 PSI. Gas pressure regulator built into the gas control valve. OM-AH-30...
  • Page 14: Cleaning

    Do not use steel wool, which will leave particles in the surface and cause eventual corrosion and pitting. 10. The outside of the unit may be polished with a recognized stainless steel cleaner. OM-AH-30...
  • Page 15 14. If cleaning problems persist, contact your cleaning product supplier for assistance. The supplier has a trained technical staff with laboratory facilities to serve you. Don’t use metal implements or steel wool when cleaning. OM-AH-30...
  • Page 16: Maintenance

    If you are replacing water lost as steam, use distilled water. If you are replacing treated water that ran out of the jacket, prepare more treated water as directed in Water Treatment Procedure on next page. OM-AH-30...
  • Page 17 Use a measuring cup to add the compound so that you may record the exact amount used. The amount may be used again if the same water sources and compound are used in the future. However, it is best to check the pH each time treated water is prepared. OM-AH-30...
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    (3) Check magnetic operator for pilot valve on gas valve. Repair or replace as necessary. X d. That the pilot spark gap is located in the pilot gas stream. If not, adjust or replace the pilot burner. X e. For drafts. Shield the pilot burner, if necessary. X OM-AH-30...
  • Page 19 Auth Service a. Check burner ground for bad wire or connection. Replace if necessary will not stay on. Rep Only with high temperature wire. X b. Check for low gas supply pressure. If necessary, replace ignition control module. X OM-AH-30...
  • Page 20: Parts List

    093614 COVER POWER AID ASSEMBLY 047693 POT INNER ASSEMBLY TDO KIT NUT, WING #10-24 FOR 1-1/2” 009028 & 2” HANDLE, 3” DIA SANITARY & 127452 TDO VALVE STRAINER ASSEMBLY 9” DIA, 009044 1/4” HOLES FOR 2” HANDLE, SANITARY 170061 OM-AH-30...
  • Page 21 HARNESS WIRING 123864 NUT HEX 3/8”-16 005619 WASHER, LOCK #10 005619 WASHER, LOCK 3/8” 005618 SHELL OUTER/INNER 127445 ASSEMBLY BURNER AND SENSOR ASSEMBLY GAS VALVE, PIPE & ELEC 127335 ASSEMBLY IGNITION MODULE BOX 127334 ASSEMBLY ELECTRICAL PANEL 123823 ASSEMBLY OM-AH-30...
  • Page 22 FILLISTER HEAD PILOT ORIFICE SPUD 098647 30-GALLON, 0-2000’ EL PILOT ORIFICE SPUD 098647 30-GALLON, HIGHER EL PILOT TUBING, 1/4” OD 006796 ALUMINUM 90º MALE ELBOW 1/8” NPT X 097195 1/4” TUBING HI VOLT SPARK IGNITION 096728 CABLE 36” LONG OM-AH-30...
  • Page 23 Parts List OM-AH-30...
  • Page 24 Parts List OM-AH-30...
  • Page 25 SCREW ROUND HEAD 6-32 X 3/8” LONG 009697 31B UNION 3/8 NPT 005686 KNOB, THERMOSTAT 012314 BOLT, HH, 1/4-20 X 3/4” LONG 005698 TOGGLE SWITCH, SPST, ON-OFF 006904 BOOT, LOW WATER PROBE 101143 NUT, KEPS 10-32 W/SHAKEPROOF WASHER 071256 OM-AH-30...
  • Page 26: Electrical Schematic

    Electrical Schematic OM-AH-30...
  • Page 27: Service Log

    Service Log Model No: Purchased From: Serial No: Location: Date Purchased: Date Installed: Purchase Order No: For Service Call: Date Maintenance Performed Performed By OM-AH-30...

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