Vulcan-Hart GT150E manual

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    GS, GL & GT SERIES FULL Y STEAM JACKETED GAS KETTLES MODEL GS25E ML-52633 GS30E ML-52634 GL40E ML-52635 GS60E ML-52660 GL80E ML-52637 GT100E ML-52638 GT125E ML-52639 GT150E ML-52640 VULCAN-HART COMPANY, P.O. BOX 696, LOUISVILLE, KY 40201-0696, TEL. (502) 778-2791 FORM 30960 Rev. B (Oct. 2003) www.vulcanhart.com INST ALLA TION & OPERA TION M[...]

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    – 2 – IMPORT ANT 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 THE SMELL OF GAS IS DETECTED. THIS INFORMATION CAN BE OB[...]

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    – 3 – T ABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    – 4 – Installation, Operation and Care of GS, GL & GT SERIES FULL Y STEAM JACKETED GAS KETTLES KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE GENERAL Your Vulcan steam jacketed kettle is produced with quality workmanship and material. Proper installation, usage and maintenance will result in many years of satisfactory performance. Vulcan-Hart Compa[...]

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    – 5 – INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS In the United States, Vulcan kettles must be installed in accordance with state and local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, (ANSI-Z223.1, latest edition) available from the American Gas Association, 1515 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22209, with the National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA No. 70, lates[...]

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    – 6 – FAUCET BRACKET A bracket is provided for mounting a faucet on the kettle; this would allow the addition of water to the kettle for the convenience of the food preparer. A faucet is available as an accessory. NOTE: Do not use tap water from faucet to fill kettle jacket. Refer to Jacket Water & Jacket Water Treatment on page 12. ELECTRI[...]

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    – 7 – OPERA TION WARNING : THE KETTLE AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING AND SERVICING THE KETTLE. Before operating, check the jacket water level by looking at the sight glass at the rear of the kettle with both upper and lower valves open. The water level should be at the midpoint of the sight glass. If water is below the[...]

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    – 8 – CONTROLS — KETTLES WITH ELECTRONIC IGNITION (Prior Construction, Fig. 2) Thermostat — Controls heat in the kettle. High dial settings are for cooking; low settings are for holding. On – Off Switch — Located on the upper right-hand corner of the control panel. When turned to ON, initiates the electronic ignition system. Combination[...]

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    – 9 – Fig. 4 Low Water Cutoff — Pilot and Main Burner won't operate if water level in jacket is low. Pressure Relief Valve — Protect the kettle against excessive pressure should the thermo- Pressure Limit Switch stat malfunction. The pressure relief valve is rated so that it will relieve generated steam faster than the burners can gene[...]

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    – 10 – TURNING ON A KETTLE EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC IGNITION (Applies to Fig. 1 or Fig. 2) Before lighting the pilot, both the burner and pilot must have been off at least 5 minutes. 1. Remove the control panel cover screw. 2. Remove the control box cover (lift, pull out at bottom, lower). 3. Turn knob of the combination control valve countercl[...]

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    – 11 – CLEANING After each use, clean and flush the kettle liner immediately, especially if the product cooked contained salt, vinegar or acid in any concentration. Do not use chlorine based cleaning products. Do not use metalic scouring pads or brushes. Daily — Kettle Food Draw-Off Valve CAUTION: During disassembly, cleaning and reassembly o[...]

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    – 12 – MAINTENANCE WARNING : THE KETTLE AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING AND SERVICING THE KETTLE. WARNING : DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE MACHINE AND FOLLOW LOCKOUT / TAGOUT PROCEDURE. PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE Open the pressure relief valve at least once a day to avoid lime build-up. If leakage occurs or if the va[...]