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Page 2 - IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY

GAS KETTLES — 2 — IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO INSTALL GAS EQUIPMENT, WHO SHOULD PERFORM THE INITIAL FIELD START-UP AND ADJUSTMENTS OF THE EQUIPMENT COVERED BY THIS MANUAL. POST IN A PROMINENT LOCATION THE INSTRUCTIONS TO BE FOLLOWED IN THE EVENT...

Page 3 - CONTENTS

GAS KETTLES — 3 — CONTENTS GENERAL ...........................................................................................................................................4 INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................

Page 4 - INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE; GENERAL; MODEL CHART

GAS KETTLES — 4 — INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF KGL AND KGLT SERIES GAS KETTLES SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE GENERAL Vulcan gas 2/3 jacketed kettles are produced with quality workmanship and material. Proper installation, usage and maintenance will result in many years of sati...

Page 5 - INSTALLATION; UNPACKING; Vapor Removal from Cooking Equipment

GAS KETTLES — 5 — INSTALLATION UNPACKING This kettle was inspected before leaving the factory. The transportation company assumes full responsibility for safe delivery upon acceptance of the shipment. Immediately after unpacking, check for possible shipping damage. If kettle damage is found, save th...

Page 6 - GAS CONNECTIONS; water solution. Do not use an open flame.

GAS KETTLES — 6 — GAS CONNECTIONS Gas supply connections and any pipe joint compound must be resistant to the action of propane gases. Codes require that a gas shutoff valve be installed in the gas line ahead of the kettle. Connect the gas supply line to the gas valve on the kettle. Make sure the pi...

Page 7 - in gas piping systems are provided for reference.

GAS KETTLES — 7 — Gas Connection Data FLEXIBLE GAS CONNECTORS BTU/hr. FLOW CAPACITY 1, 2 LENGTH 3 LENGTH 3 End Fittings - (1) Quick Disconnect & (1) Threaded End Fittings - Both Threaded ID 36" 48" 60" 72" 36" 48" 60" 72" 1 / 2 " 77,000 68,000 60,000 55,000 12...

Page 8 - GAS AND ALTITUDE CONVERSION

GAS KETTLES — 8 — GAS AND ALTITUDE CONVERSION The kettle can be field converted to propane gas or for operation at altitudes above 2000ft elevation. A manometer that reads in 1/100" WC and portable combustion analyzer are required. Natural gas to Propane gas conversion: 1. R e m o v e t h e r i ...

Page 9 - Remove the right side controls compartment side panel.; FLUE; All kettles are supplied with a 120 Volt power cord.

— 9 — GAS KETTLES Altitude: 1. Remove the right side controls compartment side panel. 2. Locate the gas combination valve located in the bottom of the controls compartment. 3. Turn S2 screw (Fig. 1) (using 5/64” Allen wrench), ½ turn clock wise 4. Turn the unit on. 5. Try five (5) times igniting the...

Page 10 - LOCATION; The kettle draw off valve should be located near a floor drain.; Stationary Kettle

— 10 — GAS KETTLES LOCATION Position the kettle in its final location. Check that there are sufficient clearances for operating and servicing the kettle, and for proper clearance of the cover when raised. Keep the kettle free and clear from all combustible substances. Minimum clearance from combusti...

Page 11 - Tilting Kettle; LEVELING

— 11 — GAS KETTLES Tilting Kettle "Q" "P" "E" "F" "M" ADD 2" FOR PLUG VALVE "L" "K" "B" "N" "A" 12.0 [305] 9.3 [235] 4.1 [104] ELEC SHOW N WITH OPTIONAL DRAW -OFF VALVE ( 2" PLUG VALVE) "R" 17.6 [446] SHO...

Page 12 - OPERATION; CONTROLS AND INDICATORS; Control

— 12 — GAS KETTLES the kettle. OPERATION The kettle and its parts are hot. Use care when operating, cleaning or servicing CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Control Function Vacuum/Pressure Gauge Indicates the vacuum (in inches) and pressure (in PSI) inside the kettle jacket. Thermostat Regulates kettle temper...

Page 13 - Check to make sure gas supply valve is turned on.

— 13 — GAS KETTLES BEFORE OPERATION 1. Check Gauge Pressure – should read 20-30 In. Hg. below zero when cold. (Higher reading indicates air in jacket. See Venting instructions.) 2. Check to make sure gas supply valve is turned on. 3. Check water level in sight glass. Water level should be in the mid...

Page 15 - STAINLESS STEEL EQUIPMENT CARE AND CLEANING; Enemies of Stainless Steel; Mechanical abrasion; and scrapers are prime examples.; Water; Here are a few steps that can help prevent stainless steel rust.

— 15 — GAS KETTLES STAINLESS STEEL EQUIPMENT CARE AND CLEANING (Supplied courtesy of NAFEM. For more information, visit their web site at www.nafem.org) Contrary to popular belief, stainless steels ARE susceptible to rusting. Corrosion on metals is everywhere. It is recognized quickly on iron and st...

Page 16 - Job

— 16 — GAS KETTLES 4. Treat your water. Though this is not always practical, softening hard water can do much to reduce deposits. There are certain filters that can be installed to remove distasteful and corrosive elements. To insure proper water treatment, call a treatment specialist. 5. Keep your ...

Page 17 - CLEANING; COMPRESSION DRAW-OFF VALVE CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

— 17 — GAS KETTLES CLEANING The kettle and its parts are hot. Use care when operating, cleaning or servicing the kettle. Disconnect the electrical power to the machine and follow lockout / tagout procedure, before cleaning or servicing.. Never spray the exterior of the kettle or control box with wat...

Page 18 - PLUG VALVE CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS; Leave assembly apart to air dry.

— 18 — GAS KETTLES PLUG VALVE CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS Daily After Use Remove draw-off valve plug for cleaning (Fig. 3). 1. Unscrew the retaining ring and remove it and the bottom washer. 2. Pull the valve plug straight up to remove from valve body. 3. Wash valve body, plug, washer and retaining ring w...

Page 19 - MAINTENANCE; VENTING; With the kettle empty, place the power switch to the ON position.; or servicing the kettle.; If the reading is not correct, repeat steps 1 through 3.; FILLING THE RESERVOIR JACKET; Set the thermostat and power switch to OFF position.; SHUTDOWN; Parts and service are also available at

— 19 — GAS KETTLES MAINTENANCE The kettle and its parts are hot. Use care when operating, cleaning or servicing the kettle. VENTING When cold, the pressure gauge vacuum measuring zone should be between 20 to 30 In. Hg (84 to 100kPa). If the vacuum indicator is not within this range, perform the foll...

Page 20 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Problem

GAS KETTLES F-35461 (June 2012) — 20 — PRINTED IN U.S.A. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes / Suggested Corrective Action Will Not Turn On, no power light Kettle is not plugged in / Plug in power cord. Power switch is off / Turn on power switch. Circuit Breaker tripped / Reset Breaker Ground Fa...