KETTLE JACKET CLEANOUT AND PASSIVATION PROCEDURES
The following procedure should be preformed at least once every three years to prevent possible corrosion
and ensure the optimum life of the kettle.
DESCRIPTION
- Molyfilm 315 inhibits corrosion in
stainless steel and copper. A pH buffer is present to
assist in maintaining the appropriate pH to assist in
corrosion inhibition.
DISPOSAL
- Follow all Federal, State and local codes
when disposing of product.
SHELF LIFE
- Molyfilm 315’s effectiveness will
diminish after three years.
REFILL QUANTITIES
(ORDERING INFO: 1 Liter
Molyfilm 315 Rust Inhibitor - Part# KE600340-1)
IMPORTANT: To ensure satisfactory mixing follow the
MIXING / FILLING PROCEDURE described below.
Kettle Size
Volume of Water
Volume of Molyfilm 315
U.S. Gal. Liters
oz.
cc (ml.)
40 U.S. Gal.
6.5
24.5
7.8
230
60 U.S. Gal.
6.6
25.0
8.9
260
80 U.S. Gal.
7.0
26.5
9.5
280
100 U.S. Gal.
7.4
28.0
10.2
300
MIXING / FILLING PROCEDURE
1.
Refer to chart to determine the required volumes of
water and Molyfilm 315.
2.
In a separate container mix 1/2 gallon of the required
volume of water with the total required volume of
Molyfilm 315.
3.
Pour mixture into kettle.
4.
Pour the remaining required volume of water into kettle.
WARNING:
IMPROPER REFILLING OF KETTLE JACKET WILL
RESULT IN IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE TO UNIT
.
DANGER:
MOLYFILM 315 IS CORROSIVE, AVOID
CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
DANGER:
AVOID INHALATION - VAPORS FROM
MOLYFILM 315 MAY BE HARMFUL OR FATAL.
DANGER:
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE WILL
EXHAUST HIGH TEMPERATURE STEAM.
CONTACT WITH SKIN COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS BURNS. KEEP FACE, HANDS
AND BODY CLEAR OF DISCHARGE
.
DANGER:
WORKING ON MACHINES WITH
POWER COULD RESULT IN SEVERE
ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
DANGER:
EXTREMELY HOT SURFACES.
WORK ONLY ON COLD KETTLE.
Refilling Unit
1.
Apply a thread sealant (i.e. Teflon tape) to the drain
plug cap and replace.
2.
Fill kettle jacket with a mixture of water and Molyfilm
315 (see REFILL QUANTITIES chart).
3.
Apply a thread sealant (i.e. teflon tape) to the
reducer bushing threads and replace.
4.
Replace console cover and access panel.
5.
Restore power to unit at the fused disconnect switch.
6.
Vent kettle. See Kettle Venting Instructions.
Pressure
Relief Valve
Access
Panel
Drain Plug Location
Valve
Ring
Console
Cover
Flushing Procedure
4.
Remove console cover and access panel.
5.
Pull pressure relief valve ring open to insure vessel
is not pressurized.
6.
Remove 1/4" copper tubing and reducer bushing.
7.
Remove drain plug cap and allow kettle to drain.
Flush out as much debris as possible with water.
8.
Apply a thread sealant (i.e. Teflon tape) to the
drain plug cap and replace.
9.
Fill kettle jacket with a mixture of water and Molyfilm
315 (see REFILL QUANTITIES chart).
10.
Apply a thread sealant (i.e. teflon tape) to the
reducer bushing threads and replace copper tubing
and reducer bushing.
11.
Turn kettle on, vent and heat on high for 1/2 hour.
12.
Cool and drain kettle as per above procedure.
1.
Ensure kettle is at room
temperature and pressure
gauge showing zero or less
pressure.
2.
Shut off gas supply.
3.
Remove electrical plug from
power source.
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