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INSTALLATION &
OPERATION MANUAL
ELECTRIC
ST A TIONARY AND
TILTING KETTLES
MODEL MIL
K20EL 136073
K40EL 136074
K60EL 136075
K20ETL 136077
K40ELT 136078
K60ELT 136079
K40EL
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VULCAN-HART 3600 NORTH POINT BLVD.
DIVISION OF ITW FOOD EQUIPMENT GROUP, LLC BALTIMORE, MD 21222
WWW.VULCANHART.COM
FORM 35457 (10-09)
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ELECTRIC STATIONARY KETTLES IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO INSTALL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, WHO SHOULD PERFORM THE INITIAL FIELD START-UP AND ADJUSTMENTS OF THE EQUIPMENT COVERED BY THIS MANUAL. : Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death. Read the INSTALLATION, OPERATION and MAINTENANCE instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment. — 2
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ELECTRIC STATIONARY KETTLES CONTENTS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY ................................................................................................2 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF K20EL/ELT, K40EL/ELT AND K60EL/ELT ELECTRIC KETTLES .........................................4 GENERAL ...................................................................................................................................4 MODEL CHART ................................................
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ELECTRIC STATIONARY KETTLES INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF K20EL/ELT, K40EL/ELT AND K60EL/ELT ELECTRIC KETTLES SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DATA PLATE LOCATION FOR FUTURE USE The data plate stating the model number, serial number and the electrical characteristics is located on the back of Control Panel. The GENERAL National Board Data Plate is located on the Vulcan Steam Jacketed Kettles are produced lower skirt. with quality workmanship and material. Proper installation, usage and maint
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ELECTRIC STATIONARY KETTLES INSTALLATION UNPACKING LOCATION This kettle was inspected before leaving the factory. The transportation company assumes Stationary Kettle full responsibility for safe delivery upon Position the kettle in its final location. Check that acceptance of the shipment. there are sufficient clearances for operating and Immediately after unpacking, check for servicing the kettle, and proper clearance of the possible shipping damage. If kettle damage is cover when raised. The
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ELECTRIC STATIONARY KETTLES MINIMUM CLEARANCE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDED Level the kettle by making necessary FLOOR DRAIN LOCATIONS adjustments using the flanged feet. No side and back clearance required, except 1. Place a spirit level on the rim of the kettle for operation and service requirements. with the cover open. Adjust the feet to level the kettle left-to-right and front-to-back. 2. Mark anchoring hole locations through the flanged feet. 3. With hole location mar
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ELECTRIC STATIONARY KETTLES ELECTRICAL CONNECTION : Electrical and ground- ing connections must comply with appli- cable portions of the National Electric Code and/or other local electrical codes. Disconnect electrical power to the machine and follow Lockout/ Tagout procedures. 1. Open the control box. 2. Using the wiring diagram for reference, connect electric supply to terminal block. ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Amperage per Line Minimum MODEL kW PHASE Circuit Ampacity 208V 240V 480V 208V 2
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60 30 90 120 0 30 150 v Hag c ps i ELECTRIC STATIONARY KETTLES OPERATION : The kettle and its parts are hot. Use care when operating, clean- ing or servicing the kettle. VENTING While the kettle is cold, check the vacuum/pressure gauge. The gauge should be in the vacuum zone measuring between 20 to 30 in. Hg (84 to 100kPa). If not, there is air in the jacket and it must be removed by venting for proper heating. Perform the VENTING procedure located in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual. RES
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ELECTRIC STATIONARY KETTLES CLEANING : The kettle and its 2. Thread the valve stem into bonnet till valve parts are hot. Use care when operating, can be pulled through bonnet. cleaning or servicing the kettle. 3. Insert assembly into valve body. 4. Install large nut hand tight. NOTICE: Never spray the exterior of the kettle or control box with 5. Install valve handle, lock washer and nut water under any condition. onto the valve stem. Failure to comply will void 6. Turn valve handle clockwise
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ELECTRIC STATIONARY KETTLES NOTE: 1. Care should be taken not to PLUG VALVE CLEAINING scratch, ding or dent the valve INSTRUCTIONS plug to prevent valve leakage. 2. If multiple kettles are in use care Daily Before Operation should be taken keep each plug separate and returned to its Install draw off valve plug: original valve body. 1. Apply PetroGel lubricant to valve tapered face. 2. Holding the valve handle, slide the plug down into the valve body. 3. Install the bottom washer, making sure to
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ELECTRIC STATIONARY KETTLES heated leave deposits behind that if left to sit, will STAINLESS STEEL EQUIPMENT break down the passive layer and rust stainless CARE AND CLEANING steel. Other deposits from food preparation and service must be properly removed. Contrary to popular belief, stainless Chlorides are found nearly everywhere. They steels ARE susceptible to rusting. are in water, food and table salt. One of the Corrosion on metals is everywhere. It is worst chloride perpetrators can come fr
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ELECTRIC STATIONARY KETTLES 5. Keep your food equipment clean. 6. Rinse, rinse, rinse. Use alkaline, alkaline chlorinated or non- If chlorinated cleaners are used, rinse and chloride cleaners at recommended strength. wipe equipment and supplies dry immedi- Clean frequently to avoid build-up of hard, ately. The sooner you wipe off standing stubborn stains. If you boil water in stainless water, especially when it contains cleaning steel equipment, remember the single most agents, the better. After
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60 30 90 120 0 30 150 Hg psi vac 60 30 90 120 0 30 150 Hg psi vac ELECTRIC STATIONARY KETTLES MAINTENANCE FILLING THE RESERVOIR JACKET VENTING Before adding water to the reservoir, the water The vacuum pressure gauge measuring zone supply should be analyzed to ensure that should be between 20 to 30 in.Hg (84 to hardness is no greater than 2.0 grains per 100kPa). If the vacuum pressure is not within gallon and the pH level is within the range of this range, perform the following: 7.0 to 8.5. Wat
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ELECTRIC STATIONARY KETTLES TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES / SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE ACTION Unit not Heating ON/OFF switch OFF / ON/OFF switch ON. Thermostat not on / Turn thermostat on. No power / Check power supply. Water level too low / Add water. Malfunctioning power ON/OFF switch / Contact Authorized Vulcan-Hart Service Provider. Malfunctioning thermostat / Contact Authorized Vulcan-Hart Service Provider. Contactors not connecting heating element to power source / Contact Authorized V
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ELECTRIC STATIONARY KETTLES SERVICE AND PARTS INFORMATION To obtain service and parts information concerning this unit, contact the Vulcan-Hart Service Agency in your area (refer to listing supplied with the steamer), or contact the Vulcan-Hart Service Department at the address or phone number shown on the front cover of this manual. Parts and service are also available at www.vulcanhart.com. — 15 —
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ELECTRIC STATIONARY KETTLES (10-09) PRINTED IN U.S.A. — 16 —
