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KLT-DS and KPT-DS Series
DIRECT STEAM TRI-LEG TILTING KETTLE AND
DIRECT STEAM PEDESTAL TILTING KETTLE
INSTALLATION – OPERATION – MAINTENANCE
BLODGETT OVEN COMPANY
www.blodgett.com
44 Lakeside Avenue, Burlington, Vermont 05401 USA Telephone (800) 331-5842, (802) 860-3700 Fax: (802) 864-0183
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S00057 Rev B (6/06)
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IMPORTANT NOTES FOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATION It is recommended that this manual be read thoroughly and that all instructions be followed carefully. 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. WARNING: Improper installation, operation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death. Read the installation, operating
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TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION PAGE INSTALLATION AND SERVICE CONNECTIONS – KLT-DS ............................................ 4 INSTALLATION AND SERVICE CONNECTIONS – KPT-DS ............................................ 5 1.0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................. 6 2.0 INTRODUCTION - DESCRIPTION ............................................................................ 7 3.0 BASIC FUNCTIONING ..........................
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SERVICE CONNECTIONS – KLT-DS S HOT WATER: 3/8” O.D. TUBING TO FAUCET (OPTIONAL) STEAM SUPPLY: 3/4"IPS 5-30 PSI (34-205 kPa). OPTIONAL 5-45 PSI (34-310 KPa) COLD WATER: 3/8” O.D. TUBING TO FAUCET (OPTIONAL) CONDENSATE RETURN: 1/2"IPS DIMENSIONS MODEL CAPACITY UNITS A B C D E F G H(2") H(3") J(2") J(3") KL M 20 gallons inches 21 18 37 34.75 28.5 22 25.63 12 13.25 17 16.5 59.5 15.38 KLT-20DS - 76 litres mm 535 460 940 885 724 559 651 305 337 432 419 1512 391 30 gallons inches 24 20 37 37.75 31.5 20
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70° SERVICE CONNECTIONS – KPT-DS 2 S STEAM SUPPLY: 3/4" IPS (19MM) 35 psi (2.4 KG/CM ) CONDENSATE RETURN: ½" IPS (13mm) DIMENSIONS MODEL CAPACITY UNITS A B C D EF G HK J L MN(2”) N(3”) 16.25 16.25 14.75 20 13.5 41 15.25 20.5 59.5 20 gallons inches 21 18 37 KPT-20DS 375 508 343 1041 387 521 1511 425 413 76 litres mm 535 460 940 17.5 14.75 14.25 inches 37.75 16.25 21.5 14 13.25 20 62.5 30 gallons 24 20 37 43 KPT-30DS 445 375 362 mm 959 413 546 356 337 508 1587 114 litres 610 510 940 1092 17.5 12.2
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1.0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Select a location to provide drainage for kettle pour path when tilted and for draw-off valve if so equipped. 2. Mark hole locations through flanged adjustable feet on KLT-DS models and through pedestal base on KPT-DS models. Remove kettle. 3. On hole locations marked, drill holes and insert expansion shields to accommodate 5/16" size lag bolts. 4. Reposition kettle. On KLT-DS models level kettle by making necessary adjustment on flanged foot. 5. Bolt down ket
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INTRODUCTION 2.0 DESCRIPTION All Blodgett direct connected steam jacketed kettles pertaining to this manual are direct steam operated pressure vessels of a double-wall stainless steel construction forming a steam chamber (jacket) enveloping the lower two thirds of the kettle bowl surface. All kettles are tilting, floor mounted in fixed positions either on legs with adjustable flanged feet (KLT-DS models) or pedestals (KPT-DS models). All kettles are equipped with a drain cock, safety relief v
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4.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. If kettle has draw-off valve, close it. 2. Fill kettle with product to desired level. 3. Slowly turn the steam control valve ON to full open position (counter clockwise). 4. The water or food should boil 2 to 3 gallons per minute. If it does not then incoming pressure and piping should be checked to determine that it is adequate to operate the kettle efficiently. 5. Regulate steam control valve depending on type of food being prepared. 6. When food is cooked, turn
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DRAW-OFF VALVE CLEANING 1. If equipped with a tangent draw-off valve, turn the large hex nut on the draw-off valve counterclockwise until it is completely disengaged from the threads. Grasp the valve knob and slowly pull out the valve stem. Wash the valve stem, disk and handle. Insert a nylon brush, wet with detergent and water, into the valve body and tangent draw-off tube. Brush vigorously. 2. Replace the valve stem assembly and turn the hex nut until snug. Rinse the kettle with clean war
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2. If the stain resists removal, additional exposure time with vinegar may be required, to a maximum of one hour. 3. Thoroughly wash all of the vinegar away with fresh clear water. Dry the surface completely and allow one hour before using the appliance to cook. Following daily and period maintenance procedures will prolong the 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. STAIN
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6.0 TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE 6.1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE No preventive maintenance is required other than adhering to the Cleaning Procedure instructions. 6.2 DRAW-OFF VALVE LEAKS If a leak occurs through the valve steam, replace the “O” ring. If the leak can be attributed to faulty sealing occurring between the stem disc and valve seat, then quite often this problem can be corrected by cleaning off the dried on food residue with an extremely fine emery cloth or the rubber vulcanized stem
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that there is water in the jacket. Open ball valve and drain. Close valve and commence operation of kettle. 12
