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Chapter 3, SteamCraft 10 Service Manual
Models 24-CGA-10, 24-CGP-10, 24-CEA-10, 24-CEP-10
Steam Generator BlowDown
Blowdown is the process of removing loose sediment and soft scale from the steam
generator before it hardens. The SteamCraft 10 employs a complete automatic
blowdown and an optional incremental blowdown.
•
Complete. Every time the operator set the ON/OFF switch from ON to OFF, the
SteamCraft 10 automatically drains and flushes the steam generator for 3 minutes.
All sediment and soft scale
is washed down the drain
• Incremental (Optional). During operation, the drain valve automatically cycles
open for one second each minute. This sudden and frequent flow of water flushes
out bottom sediment and dilutes the TDS concentrate. This option is recommended
if there is no SteamerGard installed and the supply water is hard.
MAIN DISCONNECT SWITCH
Usually the SteamCraft 10 main disconnect switch is left on. If the main disconnect
switch is in the off position, turn it on as follows.
1. Check that the water supply valves are open.
2. If the unit power is on, turn it off by pressing the OFF (bottom) end of the
ON/OFF switch.
3. Refer to the main disconnect switch in Figure 3-1, and turn on electric power to
the SteamCraft 10.
Figure 3-1. Main Disconnect Switch
CONTROL PANELS
The standard SteamCraft 10 control panel, illustrated in Figure 3-2 has an electronic
key pad timer with a temperature compensation circuit. The circuit allows the timer
to
count down only while the cooking compartment is at cooking temperature. An
optional dial timer control panel, illustrated in Figure 3-6 on page 55, is also
available. This panel has a dial timer without a temperature compensation feature.
The timer starts counting down when set. Operating details and cooking procedures
differ between units with standard and optional panels. For clarity, two sets of
operating instructions are provided. The standard key pad control instructions start on
page 45. Instructions for the optional dial timer control panel start on page 55.