Southbend KSLG-20 Owner's Manual

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A MIDDLEBY COMPANY
OWNER'S MANUAL
STATIONARY
GAS — SELF CONTAINED
STEAM KETTLES
These instructions should be read thoroughly before attempting installation. Set up,
installation and Performance Check should be performed by a qualified service
technician. The Manufacturer, Southbend (1100 Old Honeycutt Rd., Fuquay-Varina,
North Carolina 27526), informs you that unless the installation instructions for the above
described Southbend product are followed and performed by a qualified service
technician, (a person experienced in and knowledgeable concerning the installation of
commercial gas and/or electrical cooking equipment) then the terms and conditions of
the Manufacturer's Limited Warranty will be rendered void and no warranty of any kind
shall apply.
If the equipment has been changed, altered, modified or repaired by other than a
qualified service technician during or after the 12-month limited warranty period, then
the manufacturer shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages to any
person or to any property which may result from the use of the equipment thereafter.
Some States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitation or exclusion thereto may not apply to you.
In the event you have any question concerning the installation, use, care, or service of
the product, write Customer Service Department, Southbend Corporation, 1100 Old
Honeycutt Rd., Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina 27526.
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INSTALLATION
USER'S GUIDE
SERVICE
PARTS
MODELS:
KSLG-20, KSLG-20E
KSLG-40, KSLG-40E
KSLG-60, KSLG-60E
STATIONARY GAS
SELF CONTAINED STEAM KETTLE
(Manual Section SK)

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  • Page 1 The Manufacturer, Southbend (1100 Old Honeycutt Rd., Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina 27526), informs you that unless the installation instructions for the above described Southbend product are followed and performed by a qualified service technician, (a person experienced in and knowledgeable concerning the installation of...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Congratulations! You have just purchased one of the finest pieces of heavy-duty, commercial cooking equipment on the market today. You will find that your new equipment, like all Southbend equipment, has been designed and manufactured to some of the toughest standards in the industry — those of Southbend Corporation. Each piece of Southbend equipment has been carefully engineered and designs have been verified through laboratory tests and field installations in some of the more strenuous commercial cooking applications.
  • Page 3: Section One - Installation

    (1524) 2.53 cu. m. 385.5kg. (991) UTILITY INFORMATION: GAS — KSLG-20 — Total 100,000 BTU. One 1" male connection (for location. see drawing above). ? NATURAL ? PROPANE Required operating pressure: Natural Gas 4" W.C.: Propane Gas 10" W.C. GAS — KSLG-40 — Total 100,000 BTU. One 1" male connection (for location.
  • Page 4: Service

    INSTALLATION GENERAL: THE UNIT WHEN INSTALLED MUST CONFORM WITH LOCAL CODES, OR IN THE ABSENCE OF LOCAL CODES, WITH THE NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE ANSI 2223.1-1984. THE UNIT WHEN INSTALLED MUST BE ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED AND COMPLY WITH LOCAL CODES, OR IN THE ABSENCE OF LOCAL CODES, WITH THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI NFPA 70-1981.
  • Page 5: Service

    112 PSIG (3.45 kPa) (13.84 IN. W.C.). NOTE: If this equipment is being installed at over 2,000 feet altitude and was not so specified on order, contact Southbend Service Department. Failure to install with proper orifice sizing may void the warranty. WATER CONNECTION: On units equipped with an optional water fill valve connect a water line (minimum 1/4") to the valve with a 1/4"...
  • Page 6: Performance Check

    INSTALLATION If the unit is also equipped with an optional water fill valve it too must be installed with a flexible water supply tube, a quick disconnect and strain relief. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION: 120 VAC - 60 Hz - Single Phase. Units with this electrical rating are factory supplied with a three-wire cord and three-prong plug which fits any standard 120V, three-prong grounded receptacle.
  • Page 7: Section Two - User's Guide

    Southbend warrants that the equipment, as supplied by the factory to the original purchasers, is free from defects in materials and workmanship. Should any part thereof become defective as a result of normal use within the period and limits defined below. then at the option of Southbend such parts will be repaired or replaced by Southbend or its Authorized Service Agency.
  • Page 8: Operation

    OPERATION THEORY OF OPERATION: One BTU (British Thermal Unit) is defined as the amount of heat required to raise one pound of water through one degree Fahrenheit. Therefore, for one pound of water at room temperature, it takes 212° minus 70°, or 142 BTUs, to bring water to 212°F, the boiling point of water.
  • Page 9: Service

    OPERATION GAS CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS: (Electronic Ignition Units Only - Prefix E) Units equipped with electronic ignition do not require "lighting" the pilot with a match. Lighting Turn thermostat to lowest position and power switch to "off" position. Open control panel access door. Turn dial on combination control to "on"...
  • Page 10: Gas Supplier

    OPERATION Turn power switch to "on" position. Wait 2 minutes and 10 seconds and then immediately light pilot with long match or taper. After 30-60 seconds flame switch will allow main burner gas to flow when thermostats) is turned on. The pilot will now stay ignited as long as the power switch remains "on."...
  • Page 11: Service

    OPERATION DAILY OPERATION: Daily operation should consist of turning on the power switch and setting the thermostat for the desired temperature. It is recommended the kettle be preheated empty prior to use. Milk or egg based products should be placed in the kettle before heating, however, to prevent sticking. The kettle is preheated when the cooking light goes off the first time.
  • Page 12: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Daily: Wash exposed cleanable areas. Monthly: Clean around burner air mixers, louvered panels and pilots if grease or lint have accumulated. Following daily and period maintenance procedures will enhance long-life for your equipment Climatic conditions — salt air — may require more thorough and frequent cleaning or the life of the equipment could be adversely affected. STAINLESS STEEL: To remove normal dirt, grease or product residue from stainless steel, use ordinary soap and water (with or without detergent) applied with a sponge or cloth.
  • Page 13: Section Three - Service

    Replace the burner shield and large slotted screw after adjustment. PILOT ORIFICE SIZES Model Natural Propane KSLG-20, 40, 60 .018 IN. .010 IN. KSLG-20E, 40E, 60E .016 IN. .009 IN.
  • Page 14: Service

    ADJUSTMENTS PRESSURE SWITCH: The pressure switch should not be adjusted until it is determined to be the cause of an operating pressure difficulty. See "Thermostat" section to determine if the source of difficulty is the pressure switch or thermostat. The major difficulties caused by pressure switch misadjustment are: Pressure relief valve opening, especially on preheat from a cold start to 285°...
  • Page 15: Service

    50 psi. 6. The vacuum must now be re-established. See following section. For reference, the total amount of distilled water contained in each unit is listed below: KSLG-20 & KSLG-20E 6 Gallons KSLG-40 & KSLG-40E 9 Gallons KSLG-60 &...
  • Page 16: Trouble Shooting

    SERVICE TROUBLE SHOOTING: STANDING PILOT UNITS: Problem: Look For: Unit will not come on Power switch and/or thermostat is off. Unit not plugged in. Main power supply off. Fuse in unit blown. Unit will turn on electrically but will not heat Thermostat not on.
  • Page 17: Service

    SERVICE TROUBLE SHOOTING: ELECTRONIC IGNITION UNITS: Problem: Look For: Unit will not come on Power switch is off. Unit not plugged in. Main power supply off. Fuse in unit blown. Bad purge timer. Bad spark igniter. Unit will turn on electrically but will not heat Lockout has occurred.
  • Page 18 SERVICE STATIONARY GAS STEAM KETTLES SECTION THREE - SERVICE Litho in U.S.A. 5-88 PAGE 6...
  • Page 19: Service

    SERVICE STATIONARY GAS STEAM KETTLES SECTION THREE - SERVICE PAGE 7...
  • Page 20: Service

    When ordering parts please supply the Model Number, Serial Number, Part Number, Description, plus Finish, Type of Gas and Electrical Characteristics, as applicable. For parts not listed consult a Southbend Authorized Parts Distributor or Southbend Authorized Service Agency. If necessary, please consult Southbend Parts Department for assistance.
  • Page 21: Service

    PARTS STANDING PILOT UNITS ONLY KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION PE-141 6-PIN SOCKET (1165698) PE-143 FEMALE PIN CONNECTOR (1165712) 1166562 THERMOSTAT PP-688 PRESSURE SWITCH (1166490) 1-0522-1 LOW WATER PROBE FOR 20 GALLON (1167618) 1-0522-2 LOW WATER PROBE FOR 40 GALLON (1167619) 1-0522-3 LOW WATER PROBE FOR 60 GALLON (1167620) PP-637...
  • Page 22: Service

    PARTS ELECTRONIC IGNITION UNITS ONLY KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION PE-141 6-PIN SOCKET (1165698) PE-143 FEMALE PIN FOR 1165698 (1165712) 1166562 THERMOSTAT PP-688 PRESSURE SWITCH (1166490) PP-637 PRESSURE GAUGE (1166489) 1167910 COPPER TUBE PP-252 ELBOW (1166472) PP-251 TEE (1166471) 1167909 COPPER TUBE (Vessel To Pressure Switch) PP-427 PA-016...
  • Page 23: Service

    PARTS ELECTRONIC IGNITION UNITS ONLY KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION PA-016 FLAME SWITCH (1166479) PE-131 FUSE HOLDER (1012596) PE-132 FUSE (1012510) PA-034 PILOT - NATURAL GAS (1167221) PA-002 PILOT - PROPANE GAS (1165138) PE-136 ELECTRODE (1164807) 1166416 BURNERS FOR 20 GALLON 1166417 BURNERS FOR 40 GALLON 1166418...
  • Page 24 1100 Old Honeycutt Road southbend Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 (919)552-9161 * MIDDLEBY COMPANY FAX (919) 552-9798 (800) 348-2558 Convection ovens Fryers Cooker/mixer kettles Cook & hold convection ovens Special & custom equipment Floor model broilers Bake & roast ovens Convection steamers...
  • Page 25: Service

    CONTAINED STEAM KETTLES A product with the Southbend name incorporates the best in durability and low maintenance. We all recognize however, that replacement parts and occasional professional service may be necessary to extend the useful life of this unit. When service is needed, contact a Southbend Authorized Service Agency, or your dealer.

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