Karmel King
Export Model No. 2620EX, 2621EX
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New Paddle/Hub Seal Kit Installation
Kettle Shaft Maintenance
1.
With the machine OFF, unplug unit from the power source and allow it to cool.
2.
Pull knurled knob of plunger, and lift off mix paddles.
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. If the burrs are not removed, damage may occur to the new o-ring/oil seal
during installation.
5.
Clean the area around the center hub. Remove any product residue.
Note:
The kettle shaft should be removed monthly and the bushings lubricated with
Never Seez
®
(use White Food Grade
ONLY
). To do this, loosen the (2) socket
head cap screws in the jaw coupling and remove the shaft.
DO NOT lose the
shaft key; this must be reset into place when reassembling.
6.
Lightly lubricate the center hub of the kettle with a small amount of vegetable oil to
allow for easy installation of the hub seal assembly.
7.
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).
8.
After the hub seal assembly has been properly installed, re-install the mix paddles
onto the agitator shaft.
Note:
Be sure the plunger of each paddle is securely set into the holes provided.
9.
Rotate shaft by hand to ensure paddle does not touch the kettle bottom; re-adjust
shaft as needed.
Kettle Bushing
(2) Mixing
Paddles
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
