INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL 10121 REV 0 (04/21)
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Self-Generating Steam Jacketed Counter Tilting Kettles
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ntroduction
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ntroduction
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escription
Models EC-6TW (6 gallon capacity) and EC-10TW (10 gallon capacity) and EC-12TW (12 gallon capacity) electrically
powered, self-contained, countertop, tilting kettles. Each model has a jacket of double-wall construction forming a sealed
reservoir around the lower two-thirds of the kettle. The reservoir is charged with distilled water. Kettles are equipped
with a removable electric heating element and controls, including a low water cutoff device for protection of the heating
element. All models are of identical construction, except for kettle size and element heating capacity.
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asic
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unction
Self-contained kettles operate by generating steam in the kettle reservoir. The sequence of operation is as follows:
1. Operator turns the power switch to the ON position and sets the temperature control dial to the desired temperature
setting.
2. Control circuit is normally completed to the temperature controller if the following conditions exist:
1. Water level in the kettle reservoir is adequate to prevent circuit interruption by the low water cut-off device. An
activated cut-off is indicated by the amber low water light turning on, and the heating element shutoff.
2. Kettle is in vertical position with circuit completed through the tilt interlock switch.
3. Thermostat control contacts close to energize contactor coils.
4. Power is supplied to the elements through closed power contactors.
5. As the temperature of water rises in the kettle reservoir, increase in steam pressure is indicated on the pressure
gauge.
6. When the temperature of steam in the reservoir reaches the setting of the temperature control dial, the temperature
controller opens to break the contacts and shuts off the heating element. On/off cycles will occur as required to
maintain temperature setting.
