OM-LKT-45G 17
Troubleshooting Guide
Your LoLo kettle is designed to operate smoothly and efficiently if properly maintained. However, the following is a list of checks to
make in the event of a problem. Wiring diagrams are furnished inside the service panel.
CAUTION
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Kettle is difficult to tilt.
User
a. Gears for foreign materials and lubrications.
Authorized
Service Rep Only
b. Gears for proper alignment.
c. Worm gears or broken gears.
Kettle continues heating after
it reaches desired tempera-
ture.
User
a. Thermostat dial setting.
Authorized
Service Rep Only
b. Thermostat calibration.
c. Thermostat operation. The thermostat should click when the
dial is rotated to settings above and below the temperature of
the kettle.
Kettle stops heating before it
reaches the desired tempera-
ture.
User
a. Thermostat dial setting.
Authorized
Service Rep Only
b. Thermostat calibration.
c. Thermostat operation. The thermostat should click when the
dial is rotated to settings above and below the temperature of
the kettle.
Safety Valve pops open.
User
a. For air in the jacket. See “Jacket Vacuum” in the Maintenance
section.
b. Thermostat dial setting.
c. Is there water or product in the kettle?
Authorized
Service Rep Only
d. For defective thermostat. The thermostat should click when the
dial is rotated to settings above and below the temperature of
the kettle. If defective replace.
e. For defective safety valve. If the valve pops at pressures below
24 PSI, replace.
Burners will not light.
User
a. That the main gas supply valve is open. (Handle should be in
line with gas pipe).
b. Gas supply to the building.
c. Kettle body is not tilted.
Authorized
Service Rep Only
d. Thermostat operation. The thermostat should click when the dial
is rotated to settings above and below the temperature of the
kettle.
Ignition system does not pro-
duce a spark.
Authorized
Service Rep Only
a. Thermostat; Close the contacts if they are open.
b. AC voltage between terminals on secondary side of transformer.
If it is not 24 Volts, replace the transformer.
c. That the high voltage cable is firmly attached and in good condi-
tion. If cracked or brittle, replace.
d. Pilot electric ceramic for crack or break.
e. Pilot spark gap. Regap as needed.
