Karmel King
Model No. 2620D, 2621D, 2630D, 2631D
Digital
2620DT, 2621DT, 2630DT, 2631DT
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New Paddle/Hub Seal Kit Installation
Kettle Shaft Maintenance
1.
With the machine OFF, unplug the unit and allow it to cool.
2.
Pull knurled knob of plunger and lift mix paddles off shaft.
3.
Remove the old hub seal assembly.
4.
Remove any burrs on the shaft using a fine grit emery paper to lightly sand the
surface—burrs can damage the o-ring/oil seal during removal/installation.
5.
Clean any sanding partials from kettle and shaft.
6.
Clean the area around the center hub. Remove any product residue.
Monthly Shaft Maintenance:
Remove the kettle shaft monthly and lubricate the kettle
bushings with white food grade Never Seez
®
ONLY
, then reinstall the shaft.
To remove the shaft,
loosen the (2) socket head cap screws in the jaw coupling,
then remove the shaft.
DO NOT lose the shaft key, it must be reset into place.
7.
Lightly lubricate the center hub of the kettle with a small amount of Petro Gel to allow
for easy installation of the hub seal assembly.
8.
Slide the new hub seal assembly down the agitator shaft. Apply pressure to ease the
assembly over the center hub of the kettle until it seats properly (see image below).
9.
After installing the hub seal, re-install the mix paddles.
Note:
Make sure the plunger of each paddle securely sets into its hole in the shaft.
10.
Rotate the shaft by hand to make sure the paddle does not touch the kettle bottom;
re-adjust shaft if needed.
Top Kettle Bushing
Mixing Paddle
Jaw Coupling
(w/Socket HD Cap Screws
to hold Kettle Shaft)
Knurled Knob
of Plunger
Hub Seal Assembly
(Includes Oil Seal, O-Ring,
and Hub Body)
Oil Seal
Hub Body
O-Ring
Agitator Shaft
