Astro Pop 16 oz.
Model No. 2023E, 2023XE, 2023XEN
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Agitator Set Collar Adjustment
The following instructions describe how to properly adjust set collars on an agitator assembly
with a fixed stir rod.
Steps to Adjust Set Collars on Agitator with a Fixed Stir Rod
Agitator assembly is adjusted while fastened to the kettle (image shown for general reference only).
1.
Turn machine OFF, unplug unit, and allow it to cool completely before attempting to adjust
the agitator height.
2.
Loosen the set screw in the set collar above the crossbar and below the crossbar.
3.
Place a 1/32” (1 mm) gauge (thickness of a dime) under the base of the agitator shaft to adjust
clearance between the kettle cook surface and the shaft; reference image shown. Once
adjusted, re-tighten the set screw in the set collar
above
the crossbar to secure shaft in place.
4.
Adjust clearance between the bottom of the
crossbar and the
lower
set collar to 1/32”
(1 mm) (thickness of a dime); reference
image shown. Once adjusted, re-tighten set
screw to secure in place.
5.
To check for proper adjustment, make sure
the stir rod is parallel to the kettle cook
surface (it should be close - but not
touching).
6.
Spin the agitator shaft by hand to ensure it
spins freely and is not dragging the bottom
of the kettle.
Agitator shown for general
image reference only
(lids not
shown for clarity).
Step 3:
Adjust clearance to
1/32” (1 mm)
(thickness of a dime)
Kettle Cook
Surface
Crossbar
Set Collar w/Set Screw
above Crossbar
Lower Set Collar
Agitator Shaft
Step 4:
Adjust clearance to 1/32” (1 mm)
(thickness of a dime)
Stir Rod
(welded to shaft)
