Installation; Initial Start-Up - Groen DEE/4-20C Operator's Manual

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INSTALLATION

Safety Valve
Pressure/Vacuum Gauge
WARNING: INSTALLATION OF THE KETTLE MUST BE DONE BY A CERTIFIED
ELECTRICIAN OR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE QUALIFIED TO WORK
WITH ELECTRICITY. IMPROPER INSTALLATION CAN RESULT IN INJURY TO
PERSONNEL AN/OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
DANGER:
ELECTRICALLY GROUND THE UNIT AT THE TERMINAL PROVIDED. FAILURE
TO GROUND UNIT COULD RESULT IN ELECTROCUTION AND DEATH.
CAUTION: BEFORE ANY ELECTRICAL CONVERSION, VERIFY THAT THE BRANCH
CIRCUIT WIRING IS ADEQUATE TO HANDLE ANY INCREASE AMPERAGE
REQUIREMENTS. REFER TO THE ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS LISTED
BELOW.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT ANY PIPING TO THE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE. THE VALVE
MUST BE FREE TO VENT STEAM AS NEEDED. IMPROPER INSTALLATION
WILL VOID THE WARRANTY! THE ELBOW ATTACHED TO THE SAFETY VALVE
MUST POINT TO THE FLOOR. INSTALLATION WILL VOID THE WARRANTY!
THE ELBOW ATTACHED TO THE SAFETY VALVE MUST POINT TO THE FLOOR.
Figure 1
The kettle is provided with complete internal wiring and is ready for immediate
connection. Wiring diagrams are provided in this manual and on the inside of
the control housing service panel. Any mechanical or electrical changes must be
approved by the Food Service Engineering Department.
The completed unit has been operated at the factory to test all controls and heater
elements.
1. Set the kettle in place and level it by turning the bullet feet to adjust leg length.
Allow clearance around the unit for cleaning, maintenance and
service.
2. Confirm that the jacket water level is at the mid point of sight glass. If the level
is low, follow the instructions under "Jacket Filling and Water Treatment," in
this manual.
3. The open end of the elbow on the outlet of the pressure relief valve must face
downward. If it does not, turn it to the correct position.
4. Provide electrical power specified on the equipment electrical information
plate.
5. Bringing the electrical service through the entrance at the rear of the support
housing with 1" (2.54 cm) conduit, making a watertight connection with the
incoming lines.
6. Electrically protective earth ground the unit at the terminal provided (figure 1).
7. This unit is fitted with an equipotential terminal in accordance with national
regulations and CE directives. Locate this marking for equipotential terminal
connection (figure 2).
8. Check the following to confirm that your kettle is properly installed:
• Room for cleaning and servicing
• The kettle is level
• The correct amount of water is in the kettle jacket
3
OM-DEE/4(T) (C, A) (CE) INTERNATIONAL
Pipe Plug
Figure 2
• Pressure relief valve is pointed down
• Unit is connected with a waterproof supply of the proper voltage, phase
and amperage rating
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
WARNING: USE COPPER WIRE RATED AT LEAST 75ºC (UNDER "ELECTRICAL
SPECIFICATIONS").
DEE/4-20 (C,A)
Voltage/
Phase
Min. Wire
kW
Amps
Gauge
230 V olt
8 AWG
11
57
(10 mm
Single-Phase
400 V olt
8 AWG
12
57
(10 mm
3-Phase

INITIAL START-UP

IMPORTANT: BE SURE ALL OPERATORS READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THE OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS, CAUTIONS, AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS
MANUAL.
WARNING: AVOID ALL DIRECT CONTACT WITH HOT SURFACES. DIRECT SKIN CONTACT
COULD RESULT IN SEVERE BURNS. AVOID ALL DIRECT CONTACT WITH HOT
FOOD OR WATER IN THE KETTLE. DIRECT CONTACT COULD RESULT IN SEVERE
BURNS.
The open end of the pressure relief valve
elbow must face downward.
Now that the kettle has been installed, you should test it to ensure that the unit is
operating correctly.
1. Remove all literature and packing materials from inside and outside of the unit.
2. If the unit is equipped with a draw-off valve (product outlet), clean out any
material which might clog or damage the draw-off.
3. Confirm that the tilting mechanism is operating properly by tilting the kettle
through its full range. Then return the kettle to the upright position.
4. Turn on the electrical service to the unit.
5. Pour 1-2 (.95 - 1.89 liters) quarts of water into the kettle.
6. Following "To Start Kettle" instructions in the "Operation" section of this
manual, begin heating the water at the highest thermostat setting. The heating
indicator light should come on immediately, and heating should continue until
the water boils.
7. To shut down the unit, turn the power switch to "OFF".
If the unit functions as described above, it is ready for use. If the unit does not
function as intended, first recheck power supply connections and, if necessary,
contact your local Certified Service Agency.
DEE/4-40 (C,A)
DEE/4-60 (C,A)
Min. Wire
kW
Amps
kW
Amps
Gauge
4 AWG
21
96
21
96
)
(25 mm
)
2
2
4 AWG
24
96
24
96
)
(25 mm
)
2
2
Correct water level.
Min. Wire
Gauge
4 AWG
(25 mm
)
2
4 AWG
(25 mm
)
2

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