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INSTALLATION &
OPERATION MANUAL
GS, GL & GT SERIES
FULLY STEAM JACKETED GAS KETTLES
MODEL
GS25E ML-52633
GS30E ML-52634
GL40E ML-52635
GS60E ML-52660
GL80E ML-52637
GT100E ML-52638
GT125E ML-52639
GT150E ML-52640
GL Series Kettle
VULCAN-HART COMPANY, P.O. BOX 696, LOUISVILLE, KY 40201-0696, TEL. (502) 778-2791
FORM 30960 Rev. B (Oct. 2003) www.vulcanhart.com
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IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO INSTALL GAS EQUIPMENT, WHO SHOULD PERFORM THE INITIAL FIELD START-UP AND ADJUSTMENTS OF THE EQUIPMENT COVERED BY THIS MANUAL. POST IN A PROMINENT LOCATION THE INSTRUCTIONS TO BE FOLLOWED IN THE EVENT THE SMELL OF GAS IS DETECTED. THIS INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE LOCAL GAS SUPPLIER. IMPORTANT IN THE EVENT A GAS ODOR IS DETECTED, SHUT DOWN UNITS AT MAIN SHUTOFF VALVE AND CONTACT THE LOCAL GAS COMPANY OR GAS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 INSTALLATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Installation, Operation and Care of GS, GL & GT SERIES FULLY STEAM JACKETED GAS KETTLES KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE GENERAL Your Vulcan steam jacketed kettle is produced with quality workmanship and material. Proper installation, usage and maintenance will result in many years of satisfactory performance. Vulcan-Hart Company suggests that you thoroughly read this entire manual and carefully follow all of the instructions provided. INSTALLATION Prior to installation check the electric
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INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS In the United States, Vulcan kettles must be installed in accordance with state and local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, (ANSI-Z223.1, latest edition) available from the American Gas Association, 1515 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22209, with the National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA No. 70, latest edition) available from the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269 and with Vapor Removal from Cooking Equipment, (NFPA-96,
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FAUCET BRACKET A bracket is provided for mounting a faucet on the kettle; this would allow the addition of water to the kettle for the convenience of the food preparer. A faucet is available as an accessory. NOTE: Do not use tap water from faucet to fill kettle jacket. Refer to Jacket Water & Jacket Water Treatment on page 12. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION WARNING: ELECTRICAL AND GROUNDING CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY WITH THE APPLICABLE PORTIONS OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND/OR OTHER LOCAL ELECTRI
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OPERATION WARNING: THE KETTLE AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING AND SERVICING THE KETTLE. Before operating, check the jacket water level by looking at the sight glass at the rear of the kettle with both upper and lower valves open. The water level should be at the midpoint of the sight glass. If water is below the recommended level or if it is murky, refer to Jacket Water Level, page 12. Also check the flue at the rear of the kettle for any obstructions before operati
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CONTROLS — KETTLES WITH ELECTRONIC IGNITION (Prior Construction, Fig. 2) Thermostat — Controls heat in the kettle. High dial settings are for cooking; low settings are for holding. On – Off Switch — Located on the upper right-hand corner of the control panel. When turned to ON, initiates the electronic ignition system. Combination Control Valve — Controls gas flow to the main burner. The valve has a built in gas pressure regulator which shuts off all gas in the event of pilot outage. Pressure
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KETTLE FEATURES — COMMON TO ALL CONSTRUCTIONS (Fig. 4) CONTROLS ENCLOSURE HANDLE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE (PRESSURE LIMIT SWITCH, ETC.) LID THERMOSTATIC AIR VENT VACUUM BREAKER FILL ASSEMBLY UPPER VALVE — OPEN FOOD DRAW-OFF SIGHT GLASS VALVE 12345 1234 1 234 5 1 23 4 12 WATER LEVEL 1 234 5 12345678901234 1 23 4 12 1 234 5 12345678901234 1 23 4 12 1 234 5 12345678901234 1 23 4 12 12345 12345678901234 1 23 4 12 12345678901234 1 23 4 12 12345678901 1234 123456 12345678901234 1 23 4 12 123456789012345
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TURNING ON A KETTLE EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC IGNITION (Applies to Fig. 1 or Fig. 2) Before lighting the pilot, both the burner and pilot must have been off at least 5 minutes. 1. Remove the control panel cover screw. 2. Remove the control box cover (lift, pull out at bottom, lower). 3. Turn knob of the combination control valve counterclockwise until it stops at the ON position. 4. Replace the control panel cover and screw. Check proper jacket water level: Refer to Fig. 4, page 9, and Jacket Wa
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CLEANING After each use, clean and flush the kettle liner immediately, especially if the product cooked contained salt, vinegar or acid in any concentration. Do not use chlorine based cleaning products. Do not use metalic scouring pads or brushes. Daily — Kettle Food Draw-Off Valve CAUTION: During disassembly, cleaning and reassembly of the valve, take special care to avoid damage to the mating surfaces of the valve plug and valve body. Do not allow the valve plug to contact metal or hard su
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MAINTENANCE WARNING: THE KETTLE AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING AND SERVICING THE KETTLE. WARNING: DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE MACHINE AND FOLLOW LOCKOUT / TAGOUT PROCEDURE. PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE Open the pressure relief valve at least once a day to avoid lime build-up. If leakage occurs or if the valve opens below the rated psi, it will need to be replaced by your Vulcan authorized servicer. LOW WATER CUT-OFF This device should be removed and inspected fo
