Vulcan K40DL - Manual

— 5 — DIRECT STEAM KETTLES 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...

— 6 — DIRECT STEAM KETTLES LOCATION Plumbing connections must comply with applicable sanitary, safety and plumbing codes. Stationary Kettle Position the kettle in its fi nal location. Check that there are suf fi cient clearances for operating and servicing the kettle, and proper clearance of the cov...

— 7 — DIRECT STEAM KETTLES Tilting Kettle Position the kettle in its fi nal installed location to provide drainage directly below pour path, with suf fi cient rear clearance from the wall to allow the kettle to tilt completely without obstruction. MODEL TRUE WORKING CAPACITY A B C D E F G H J K L M ...

— 8 — DIRECT STEAM KETTLES INSTALLATION PROCEDURE Make sure the kettle is in its fi nal location before performing the installation procedure. It may be necessary to increase the height of the kettle when leveling to clear the draw-off valve on tilting kettles. Use the adjustable fl ange feet to inc...

— 9 — DIRECT STEAM KETTLES Maximum Flow Rate of Dry Steam in Pounds per Hour SupplyPressure Standard Pipe Size 1 / 2 " 3 / 4 " 1" 1 1 / 4 " 1 1 / 2 " 2" 5 PSIG 20 40 70 140 210 380 10 PSIG 30 60 110 220 320 600 15 PSIG 40 80 150 290 430 n/a 20 PSIG 50 100 180 360 530 n/a 25 P...

— 10 — DIRECT STEAM KETTLES OPERATION The kettle and its parts are hot. Use care when operating, cleaning or servicing the kettle. Food products with milk or egg base should be placed into a cold kettle before cooking. Avoid sudden contact of these food products to a hot kettle surface because they ...

— 11 — DIRECT STEAM 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 ir...

— 13 — DIRECT STEAM KETTLES CLEANING The kettle and its parts are hot. Use care when operating, cleaning or servicing the kettle. The kettle interior and exterior should be thoroughly washed after each use when a different food is to be cooked next or when cooking is completed for the day. If the un...

— 14 — DIRECT STEAM KETTLES PLUG VALVE CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS Daily After Use Remove draw-off valve plug for cleaning (Fig. 4). 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 retaini...

— 15 — DIRECT STEAM KETTLES MAINTENANCE SERVICE To obtain service and parts information concerning this unit, contact the Vulcan-Hart Service Agency in your area (refer to listing supplied with the kettle), or contact the Vulcan-Hart Service Department at the address or phone number shown on the fro...