OM-AH
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Hinged Cover for smaller models shown.
Operation
WARNING
ANY POTENTIAL USER OF THE EQUIPMENT MUST BE TRAINED IN SAFE AND CORRECT OPERATING
PROCEDURES
A. Controls
Operator controls for the AH/1 kettle are:
1. Manual gas valve which controls the supply of gas
from the main line to the unit.
2. On-Off (toggle) switch. This switch turns the control
circuit power supply on or off.
3. Thermostat dial, which turns the thermostat on or off,
and sets the kettle operating temperature.
4. Indicator Lights to alert operator of unit conditions:
a. Power On Indicator - shows that the unit is turned
on
b. Heat Indicator - indicates that main gas is on to
produce steam in the kettle jacket.
c. Low Water indicator - shows that jacket water is
low
d. Unit gas pressure regulator adjustment - located
behind the access door in the kettle skirt.
B. Operating Instructions
WARNING
KEEP AREA AROUND KETTLE FREE AND CLEAR OF
ALL COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT ANY BURNER WITH A
FLAME.
CAUTION
HEATING AN EMPTY KETTLE MAY CAUSE THE
RELEASE OF STEAM FROM THE SAFETY VALVE.
1. To Start Kettle
a. CHECK THE WATER LEVEL IN THE JACKET
EVERY DAY. The level should be at the middle
of the sight glass. If the level is low, see
Jacket
Filling
in the Maintenance section of this manual
b. Check the pressure/vacuum gauge. If the gauge
does not show 20 to 30 inches of vacuum (i.e. a
reading of 20 to 30 below zero), see
Jacket
Vacuum
in the Maintenance section of this
manual.
c. DO NOT attempt to light any burner with a
flame.
d. Open main supply gas valve (handle in line
with the pipe).
e. Turn the toggle switch to ON. For 90
seconds, or until it succeeds, the electronic
ignition control will attempt to light the pilot.
f.
Once the pilot is lit, turn the thermostat to
the desired setting.
g. If the pilot does not light, turn it off and wait
five minutes. At that time follow the
instructions for starting once again.
h. If the unit repeatedly fails to light, contact
an authorized Groen Service Agency for
assistance.
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