Groen AHS-40, Operator'S Manual

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10. The internal gas lines of the unit were cleaned and
closed off with a gas cock before the unit was
shipped from the factory. Free all external gas lines
of lint, dirt, metal chips, sealant, grease, oil, and
other contaminants, before you connect the lines to
the kettle.
11. Connect the gas cock of the kettle to the gas service
main with 3/4 inch IPS line or approved equivalent
12. Installation must conform with local codes, or in the
absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z 223.1-1988 (or latest edition). The
unit should be installed in an adequately ventilated
room with a provision for adequate air supply. The
best ventilation will utilize a vent hood and exhaust
fan with no direct connection between the vent duct
and the flue. Do NOT obstruct the flue or vent duct
after installation.
In Canada , the installation must conform to the
CAN/CGA B149 Installation Codes for Gas Burning
Appliances and Equipment and/or local codes.
13. Adequate space for proper service and operation is
required. Do NOT block any air intake spacings to
the combustion chamber or obstruct the air flow by
piling or stacking anything near the kettle.
14. After the kettle has been connected to the gas
supply, all gas line joints must be checked for leaks.
DO NOT USE A FLAME TO CHECK FOR LEAKS .
A thick soap solution or other suitable leak detector
should be employed.
15. PRESSURE TEST WARNING
a) Test pressure exceeding 1/2 PSIG (3.45 kPa).
During pressure testing of the gas supply piping
system at pressures exceeding 1/2 PSIG, the
appliance and its idividual shutoff valve must be
disconnected from the gas supply piping system.
b) Test pressure equal to or less than 1/2 PSIG
(3.45kPa.) During pressure testing of the gas
gas supply piping system at pressures equal
to or less than 1/2 PSIG, the kettle must be
isolated from the gas supply piping system
closing its individual manual shutoff valve
16. Check the following points to confirm that your
AHS kettle has been installed properly.
a. Unit installed on non combustible floor.
b.
objects for cleaning and service.
c. Minimum clearance of 2 inches from sides and
4" rear clearance.
Unit installed un
der
a ventalation hood.
B. Initial Start-Up
After the kettle has been installed, the installer
should test to ensure that it is operating correctly.
1. Remove literature and packing materials from
inside and outside of the unit.
2. Install the TDO valve handle.
3. Put a small amount of water into the kettle.
4. Verify that kettle water level is normal and that
kettle is holding vacuum in jacket. Correct if not.
(See operating instructions to correct)
5. Make sure the supplies of gas and electric
power are on.
6. Follow the Start Kettle Heating instructions in the
Operation section of this manual. Begin heating
the water at the highest thermostat setting. The
indicator light should come on and heating
should continue until the water boils.
7. To turn off the unit, follow “To Stop Kettle
Heating” in “Operating Instructions,” below.
If the kettle functions as described, it is ready for
use. If the unit does not operate as designed,
contact authorized Groen Service Agent.
d.
Enough room between the kettle and nearby
e. Kettle Level
f. Correct amount of water in the jacket.
g. Safety valve outlet pointed down.
h. Connected with a waterproof, 115 volt, 15 amp
supply of electric power in accordance with
electrical codes.
i. Gas lines cleaned before connection.
j. Gas connected with 3/4 inch pipe or equivalent.
k. Gas lin joints checked for leaks.
l. No obstruction to air supply or venting.