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Market Forge Industries FT-40GLS Installation & Operation Manual

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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.
MANUAL 10280R2
INSTALLATION & OPERATION
MANUAL
Short Height Tilting Gas Kettle
FT-40GLS
CROWN FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT
A Middleby Compan
70 Oakdale Road, Downsview (Toronto) Ontario, Canada, M3N 1V9
Telephone: 919-762-1000
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  • Page 1 Date Purchased: ____________________ INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL Short Height Tilting Gas Kettle FT-40GLS 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 TILTING KETTLE, MODEL FT-40GLS 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 TILTING KETTLE, MODEL FT-40GLS 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 TILTING KETTLE, MODEL FT-40GLS 1.0 SERVICE CONNECTIONS Part No. 10280R2 2019-12-18...

  • Page 5: Installation

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS TILTING KETTLE, MODEL FT-40GLS 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 6 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS TILTING KETTLE, MODEL FT-40GLS 2.0 INSTALLATION (Continued) Information on the construction and installation of ventilating hoods may be obtained from the standard for “Vapor Removal from Cooking Equipment”, NFPA No. 96 (latest edition), available from the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA, USA, 02269.
  • Page 7 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS TILTING KETTLE, MODEL FT-40GLS 2.0 INSTALLATION (Continued) GAS CONNECTION The serial plate on the lower right side of the unit indicates the type of gas your unit is equipped to burn. Do NOT connect to any other gas type.
  • Page 8 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS TILTING KETTLE, MODEL FT-40GLS 2.0 INSTALLATION (Continued) WATER CONNECTION On units equipped with an optional faucet, connect a 3/8" water line to the valve. Faucets with dual (hot and cold) valves must have the hot water line connected to side with the hot water valve (red) and cold water line to the cold water valve (blue).
  • Page 9 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS TILTING KETTLE, MODEL FT-40GLS 2.0 INSTALLATION (Continued) 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 against rating plate on unit.

  • Page 10: Operation

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS TILTING KETTLE, MODEL FT-40GLS 3.0 OPERATION Contact the factory, the factory representative or a local service company to perform maintenance and repairs should the appliance malfunction. CAUTION: If you smell gas during the lighting procedure, immediately shut off the gas supply until the leak has been corrected.
  • Page 11 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS TILTING KETTLE, MODEL FT-40GLS 3.0 OPERATION (Continued) A. Lighting (Continued) If after 36 seconds the burner fails to ignite or the “ignition light goes out, the system goes into Safety Lockout. De-energize the system by setting the thermostat to “OFF”...
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS TILTING KETTLE, MODEL FT-40GLS 3.0 OPERATION (Continued) FRONT PANEL CONTROLS POWER SWITCH This switch turns the main power to the unit on and off. It must be turned on to heat the kettle. It should be turned off when the kettle will not be in use for long periods.
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS TILTING KETTLE, MODEL FT-40GLS 3.0 OPERATION (Continued) THERMOSTAT The thermostat selects the desired internal kettle operating temperature (jacket temperature). The thermostat must be set at a desired setting in order for the burner to ignite. Temperature ranges from roughly 165 F to 274 F (74 C to 135 C).
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS TILTING KETTLE, MODEL FT-40GLS 3.0 OPERATION (Continued) PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE The pressure relief valve is a safety device which prevents the internal kettle pressure from exceeding 50 psi. It should never be tampered with. DAILY OPERATION Daily operation should consist of turning on the power switch and setting thermostat for the desired temperature.
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS TILTING KETTLE, MODEL FT-40GLS 3.0 OPERATION (Continued) GAS SAVING TIPS Use these reminders to help develop energy-saving procedures and habits. Using less natural or propane gas saves energy as well as money. 1. Turn off when not in use.

  • Page 16: Cleaning Instructions

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS TILTING KETTLE, MODEL FT-40GLS 4.0 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 17 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS TILTING KETTLE, MODEL FT-40GLS 4.0 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 18 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS TILTING KETTLE, MODEL FT-40GLS 4.0 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) NOTICE: Draw-off valve has a vulcanized rubber coated stem for better sealing. Do not over tighten. This may cause the rubber to pull away from stem and permanently damage it. This is not covered under warranty.
  • Page 19 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS TILTING KETTLE, MODEL FT-40GLS 4.0 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS (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 20: Maintenance

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS TILTING KETTLE, MODEL FT-40GLS 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. Daily: 1.

  • Page 21: Service

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS TILTING KETTLE, MODEL FT-40GLS 6.0 SERVICE 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. This can be done by examining the serial plate on the lower right side of the unit.
  • Page 22 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS TILTING KETTLE, MODEL FT-40GLS 6.0 SERVICE (Continued) THERMOSTAT (Continued) 1. With kettle cold, the pressure on the pressure gauge should read in the green vacuum zone (25 to 30 inches Hg vacuum). If not, see ‘Re-establishing Vacuum” section.
  • Page 23 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS TILTING KETTLE, MODEL FT-40GLS 6.0 SERVICE (Continued) TO ADJUST PRESSURE SWITCH: 1. To obtain access to the pressure switch, the front panel must be removed. Remove the screws on bottom of the panel. Be sure to support the panel to avoid excessive strain on the wiring.
  • Page 24 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS TILTING KETTLE, MODEL FT-40GLS 6.0 SERVICE (Continued) ADDING WATER (Low water light comes on.) It may be necessary to replenish water in the jacket when the low water indicator comes on. Do so as follows: 1.
  • Page 25 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS TILTING KETTLE, MODEL FT-40GLS 6.0 SERVICE (Continued) RE-ESTABLISHING VACUUM Periodically check pressure gauge when kettle is cold. Reading should be in green vacuum zone (below 0 psi). Otherwise air is present and proper heating will not occur. Use the following procedure to remove air and re-establish vacuum: With the kettle empty, turn the thermostat knob to the highest temperature.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS TILTING KETTLE, MODEL FT-40GLS 7.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM LOOK FOR Motor will not run. No current. Check that power is being supplied to the unit. Defective thermostat or pressure switch. Defective motor. Motor overload out. Blown fuse.
  • Page 27 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS TILTING KETTLE, MODEL FT-40GLS PROBLEM LOOK FOR Relief valve opens. Pressure switch set too high. Pressure gauge is not accurate. Relief valve is faulty. Flame burns only about 6 seconds and shuts Flame rod or flame ground mislocated.

  • Page 28: Appendix A, Material Safety Data Sheet

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