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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
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:
4. Replace Air Vent nut.
5. Follow Air Venting Instructions below.
6. Continue normal Operating Procedure of kettle.
Venting Instruction
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 '10'. 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.
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Self-Generating Steam Jacketed Counter Tilting Kettles
Model
ECT-6
ECT-10 and ECT-12
INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL 10132 REV 2 (08/22)
Amount of Distilled Water
Add 50 oz. (1.5 litres)
Add 100 oz. (3 litres)
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