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INSTALLATION
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Uncrate carefully. Report any hidden freight damage to
the freight company immediately.
Set unit in place. Be certain to maintain the following
minimum clearances to combustible construction. Side
“0” inches, back “4” inches at flue box. Level the unit
using a spirit level in all directions on the top of the ket-
tle (lid up). Adjust the bottom foot on each leg to over-
come an uneven floor. Be certain to leave adequate
clearances for cleaning, maintenance and service. If
unit is also equipped with an optional water fill valve
it too must be connected with a flexible water supply
tube, quick disconnect and strain relief.
Appliance location should have an exhaust system
provided directly above the appliance to exhaust
combustion generated by the gas burner. For use on
noncombustible floors. Minimum clearance from com
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bustible and noncombustible constructions, sides “0”
inches, back “4” inches at flue box.
Clearance must be adequate in aisle and at the side
and back. Adequate clearances for air openings into
combustion chamber must be provided, as well as for
serviceability. All units must be installed in such a man-
ner that the flow of combustion and ventilation are not
obstructed. Provisions for an adequate air supply must
also be provided. Do not obstruct the lower front or left
side of the unit, as combustive air enters through these
areas.
DESCRIPTION: The kettle has double-wall construc-
tion of 300 series stainless steel forming a steam jacket
around the lower 2/3 of the kettle. The jacket enclosure
contains factory sealed water and antifreeze. The kettle
exterior is fully insulated. The bottom of the kettle is a
hemispherical design for superior heat circulation. The
recessed control panel is located on the front right side
of the unit in full view of the operator. Standard controls
include direct immersion thermostat, water sight glass,
cooking light, pressure gauge and electronic ignition
with ignition indicator light. Safety features include low
water cutoff with indicator light, pressure switch, pres-
sure relief valve and a 100% safety gas shut off valve.
The kettle pivots on trunnions connected to the gear
and control consoles. The worm and gear tilting mech-
anism allows the kettle to tilt forward to a full 90° for
complete draining. The tilt mechanism is self locking
for positive stop action. The consoles are drip proof,
stainless steel clad and are supported on all welded 1
5/8” (
41mm
) diameter stainless steel legs with flanged
feet.
OPERATION SHALL BE BY: Natural or L.P. gas utiliz-
ing a high efficiency power burner system. The steam
kettle is A.S.M.E. code stamped for operation to 50
PSI. Temperature range from 150° F to 285° F.
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120 VAC, 1pH, 50/60 Hz
OPTIONAL AT EXTRA COST:
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Spring assist cover, HSC
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2” tangent draw off, FDOR-2
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3” tangent draw off, FDOR-3
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Tri-Basket assembly
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Single pantry faucet with swing spout, SP-12
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Double pantry faucet with swing spout, DP-12
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Graduated measuring strip, MS-1
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Perforated strainer
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Solid disk strainer DOS-2
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316 stainless steel liner for high acid content
SERVICE CONNECTIONS:
GAS INSTALLATION TO
CONFORM TO LOCAL CODES OR IN THE ABSENCE OF
LOCAL CODES TO NATIONAL FUEL GAS’ CODE - ANSI
Z223.l.- LATEST EDITION IN CANADA INSTALLATION IN
ACCORDANCE WITH CAN/CGA-B149.1 OR 0.2 OR CUR-
RENT CODE
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The appliance and it’s individual shut-off valve
must be disconnected from the gas supply piping
system during any pressure testing of that sys-
tem at .test pressures in excess of 1/2 PSI (
0.1
kg/cm 2 ).
The appliance must be isolated from’ the gas sup-
ply piping system by closing it’s individual manual
shut-off valve during any pressure testing of the
gas supply piping system at test pressures equal
to or less than 1/2 PSI ( 0.1 kg/cm 2 ).
ELECTRICAL GROUNDING MUST BE PROVIDED IN AC-
CORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES, OR IN THE ABSENCE
OF LOCAL CODES, WITH THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC
CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70 - LATEST EDITION’ IN CANADA
INSTALLATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH C.S.A. C22.1 CA-
NADIAN ELECTRIC CODE PART 1.
WARNING: ELECTRICAL GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
UNITS EQUIPPED WITH A THREE-PRONG (GROUND-
ING) PLUG FOR YOUR PROTECTION AGAINST SHOCK
HAZARD AND SHOULD BE PLUGGED DIRECTLY INTO A
PROPERLY GROUNDED THREE-PRONG RECEPTACLE.
DO NOT CUT OR REMOVE THE GROUNDING PRONG
FROM THIS PLUG. (120 VOLT UNITS ONLY).
Units with these electrical rating are factory equipped
with a transformer.. To connect supply wire remove
top right cover and route supply wires and ground wire
through the hole in the back of console with strain relief
fitting supplied. Connect wires to terminal block and
ground lug. Replace cover.
Wiring diagram for unit is located in side panel of the
left hand console facing the front of the unit..
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