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Crown GC-12 Installation & Operation Manual

Gas fired steam jacketed tilting kettle
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INSTALLATION & OPERATION
MANUAL
Gas Fired Steam Jacketed Tilting Kettle
GC-12
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 10105R6

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  • Page 1 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 A Middleby Compan 70 Oakdale Road, Downsview (Toronto) Ontario, Canada, M3N 1V9 Telephone: 919-762-1000 www.crownsteamgroup.com...

  • Page 2: Important Notes For Installation And Operation

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS FIRED TILTING KETTLE, MODEL GC-12 1.0 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 FIRED TILTING KETTLE, MODEL GC-12 TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION PAGE 1.0 Important Notes For Installation and Operation ........2 2.0 Service Connections...

  • Page 4: Service Connections

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS FIRED TILTING KETTLE, MODEL GC-12 2.0 SERVICE CONNECTIONS PART NO. 10105R6 2013-07-11...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    3.0 INTRODUCTION DESCRIPTION Model GC-12 (12 gallon capacity) gas fired, self-contained, tilting kettle. The kettle has a jacket of double-wall construction forming a sealed reservoir around the lower two-thirds of the kettle. The reservoir is charged with distilled water. The kettle is equipped with a “clean lock” to hold kettle in cooking position or tilted 105 degrees for ease of cleaning.

  • Page 6: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS FIRED TILTING KETTLE, MODEL GC-12 4.0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 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 FIRED TILTING KETTLE, MODEL GC-12 GAS CONNECTION WARNING: Do not connect the appliance to the electrical supply until after the gas connection has been made. CAUTION: The pipe thread compound used when installing pipes must be a type that is resistant to the action of liquified petroleum or propane gases.
  • Page 8 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS FIRED TILTING KETTLE, MODEL GC-12 INSTALLATION Uncrate carefully. Report any hidden freight damage to the freight company immediately. Ideally an exhaust system should be directly above the appliance to exhaust combustion gases generated by the unit.

  • Page 9: Operating Instructions

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS FIRED TILTING KETTLE, MODEL GC-12 5.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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 10 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS FIRED TILTING KETTLE, MODEL GC-12 TILTING INSTRUCTIONS Your kettle has the standard “Clean Lock” feature and may not be tilted without disengaging the tilt knob located on the console at the top left. This feature locks the kettle in the upright position and also allows the operator to lock the kettle at 105 degrees for ease of cleaning.

  • Page 11: Cleaning Instructions

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS FIRED TILTING KETTLE, MODEL GC-12 6.0 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 12 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS FIRED TILTING KETTLE, MODEL GC-12 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. To remove surface accumulation of rust from the inadvertent use of such utensils, the following procedure may be used.

  • Page 13: Periodic Maintenance

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS FIRED TILTING KETTLE, MODEL GC-12 WHAT TO DO IF SURFACE RUST APPEARS (Continued) TO REMOVE HEAT TINT: Darkened areas sometimes appear on stainless steel surfaces where the area has been subjected to excessive heat. These darkened areas are caused by thickening of the protective surface of the stainless steel and is not harmful.

  • Page 14: Service

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS FIRED TILTING KETTLE, MODEL GC-12 8.0 SERVICE GENERAL NOTICE: Contact the factory, the factory representative or local service company to perform maintenance and repairs. In order to avoid problems, check that the unit has been connected to the gas supply type and voltage for which it was supplied.
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS FIRED TILTING KETTLE, MODEL GC-12 SERVICE TECHNICIAN: Bypass the thermostat by removing the wire on terminal 8 and install on piggy back on terminal 10. Ignition and temperature light will come on. Turn on unit and allow it to reach approximately 35 psi. Rotate knob on pressure switch clockwise to increase, counterclockwise to decrease.
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS FIRED TILTING KETTLE, MODEL GC-12 ADDING WATER (Continued) Remove air vent nut on the elbow located at the rear right of the unit. Using pure distilled water only, pour the water into the opening (a funnel will be helpful).

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS FIRED TILTING KETTLE, MODEL GC-12 9.0 TROUBLESHOOTING Unit does not come on: Power switch and/or thermostat is “OFF”. Unit is not plugged in. Main power supply is off. Tilt micro switch out of alignment or faulty.

  • Page 18: Appendix "A", Material Safety Data Sheet

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS FIRED TILTING KETTLE, MODEL GC-12 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 Sarnia, Ontario, N7T 7K7 (800) 331-6451 1.
  • Page 19 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS FIRED TILTING KETTLE, MODEL GC-12 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.
  • Page 20 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS FIRED TILTING KETTLE, MODEL GC-12 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.
  • Page 21 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS FIRED TILTING KETTLE, MODEL GC-12 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 EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water fog or fine spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam. Alcohol resistant foams (ATC type) are preferred if available.
  • Page 22 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS FIRED TILTING KETTLE, MODEL GC-12 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 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Provide general and/or local exhaust ventilation to control airborne levels below the exposure guidelines.
  • Page 23 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS FIRED TILTING KETTLE, MODEL GC-12 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 HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Hazardous decomposition products depend upon temperature, air supply and the presence of other materials.
  • Page 24 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS FIRED TILTING KETTLE, MODEL GC-12 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 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS (See Section 15 for Regulatory Information.) DISPOSAL: DO NOT DUMP INTO ANY SEWERS, ON THE GROUND OR INTO ANY BODY OF WATER.
  • Page 25 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS FIRED TILTING KETTLE, MODEL GC-12 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.
  • Page 26 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, GAS FIRED TILTING KETTLE, MODEL GC-12 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”...

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