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INSTALLATION
Installation Instructions
1. These kettles must be installed on a suitable table or
counter top.
2. On counter top make the following holes. Provide suf-
ficient space from rear wall to allow for tilting of kettle.
a. 7/8” holes at 13 - 3/4” center for kettle legs on
models FT-6, FT-10, and FT-12
b. 23-1/2” center on model FT-20.
3. From bottom of leg remove mounting lockouts and
washers. Apply Silastic to flared edge of leg. Insert
threaded portion of legs through holes. Replace
washers and locknuts and tighten. Wipe off excess
sealant.
4. Install a safety relief valve in the steam line set at the
maximum operating pressure of the kettle. Note that
one valve will handle a series of kettles.
5. Connect steam supply line (1/2” pipe size) to steam
inlet fitting on right leg.
6. Install a steam shutoff valve in steam supply line,
preferably near the kettle for convenience.
7. A pressure reducing valve will be required if the steam
supply pressure is greater than the maximum kettle
working pressure.
8. If large amounts of water are in the steam line it will
be necessary to install one or more ball float traps in
the line to eliminate the water.
9. A steam line pressure gauge is also recommended
to determine the actual amount of steam coming to
the kettle.
10. Install a suitable steam trap in condensate line (left
leg) near the kettle and run condensate return line to
drain. If the condensate return line will be directed to
the boiler, then it must have a check valve and gate
shutoff valve near the kettle.
