Groen AHS-40, Operator'S Manual

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Assemble and attach the tangent draw-off valve after the kettle is unpacked.
KETTLE CHARACTERISTICS
Model
Kettle
Capacity
Gallons
(Liters)
Jacket
Capacity
Gallons
(Liters)
Kettle
Diameter
Inches
(Millimeters)
Kettle
Depth
Inches
(Millimeters)
Overall
Width
Inches
(Millimeters)
Front-to-
Back,
Inches
(Millimeters)
Rim Height
Inches
(Millimeters)
AHS-40 40(150) 7(26.5) 26 (660) 22 (559)
38.25
(971.55)
45 (1143) 38.6 (981)
AH/1E-40
40 (150) 7 (26.5) 26 (660) 22(559)
38.25
(971.55)
45 (1143) 42 (1066.8)
AH/1E-60 60 (225) 9.5 (36) 30 (762) 25 (635) 41 (1041.4) 49 (1244.6) 49 (1244.6)
AH/1E-80 80 (300) 11.5 (43.5) 32 (813) 29 (737)
42.5
(1079.4)
51 (1295.4)
55.5
(1409.7)
AH/1E-100 100 (375) 11.5 (43.5) 32 (813) 35 (889)
42.5
(1079.4)
51 (1295.4)
61.5
(1562.1)
Inspection & Unpacking
WARNING
THIS UNIT MUST BE INSTALLED BY PERSONNEL WHO ARE QUALIFIED TO WORK WITH ELECTRICITY
AND PLUMBING. IMPROPER INSTALLATION CAN CAUSE INJURY TO PERSONNEL AND/OR DAMAGE
TO THE EQUIPMENT. THE UNIT MUST BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE CODES.
The unit arrives completely assembled, except for the
TDO valve, flue stack and flue elbow which are usually
packed separately and shipped inside the kettle.. The
unit is strapped on a skid in a heavy box. Inspect the
box carefully for damage. Open the container and
check the unit for hidden damage. Report shipping
damage or shipment errors to the delivery agent.
Write down the model number, serial number, and
installation date for your unit at the top of the
Maintenance and Service Log at the back of this
manual. Keep the manual on file and available for
operators to use.
To remove the kettle from the box, cut any straps from
around the box. Detach the box sides from the skid.
Pull the box up off the unit, taking care to avoid damage
or injury from any staples left in the box walls. When
installation is to begin, cut the straps holding the kettle
to the skid, and lift the kettle straight up off the skid.
Examine the packing materials to make sure no loose
parts are discarded with the materials.
CAUTION
SHIPPING STRAPS ARE UNDER TENSION AND
CAN SNAP BACK WHEN CUT. TAKE CARE TO
AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE
UNIT BY STAPLES LEFT IN THE WALLS OF THE
CARTON.
UNIT WEIGHS FROM 468 LBS. (212 KG) TO 1120
LBS. (508 KG). FOR SAFE HANDLING,
INSTALLER SHOULD OBTAIN HELP AS NEEDED
AND USE MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT TO
REMOVE THE UNIT FROM THE SKID AND MOVE
IT TO ITS PLACE OF INSTALLATION.
Once the kettle is unpacked, the tangent draw-off
valve is easily attached, as shown below. The large
nut which attaches the valve to the kettle should be
hand tightened only .