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Blodgett KPT-DS manual

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  • Page 1

    1 KLT-DS and KPT-DS Series DIRECT STEAM TRI-LEG TILTING KETTLE AND DIRECT STEAM PEDESTAL TILTING KETTLE INSTALLATION – OPERATION – MAINTENANCE BLODGETT OVEN COMPANY www.blodgett.com 44 Lakeside Avenue, Burlington, Vermont 05 401 USA Telephone (800) 33 1-5842, (802) 860 -3700 Fax: (802) 864-0183 S00057 Rev B (6/06)[...]

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    2 IMPORTANT NOTES FOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATION It is recommended that this manual be read thoroughly and that all instructions be followed carefully. This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. WARNING: Improper i[...]

  • Page 3

    3 TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION PAGE INSTALLATION AND SERVICE CONNECTIONS – KLT-DS ............................................ 4 INSTALLATION AND SERVICE CONNECTIONS – KPT-DS ............................................ 5 1.0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................. 6 2.0 INTRODUC[...]

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    4 SERVICE CONNECTIONS – KLT-DS FLANGED FOOT DETAIL 4 7/16" [1 1 mm] HOLES ON 3 [76] B.C. EQUALL Y SP A CED Ø DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MM] S KL T -30DS KL T -60DS KL T -20DS KL T -100DS KL T -80DS B C D E K 70° SPRING ASSISTED COVER - OPTIONAL JACKET DRAIN V AL VE 31.5 28.5 DIMENSIONS MODEL KL T -40DS CAPACITY 20 gallon s 76 litres 1 14 li[...]

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    5 SERVICE CONNECTIONS – KPT-DS V IEW A-A 4X Ø7/16 [1 1] EQ. SP ACED ON 16.62 [422] B.C. (20 TO 60 GALLONS) ON 19.62 [498] B.C. (80 GALLONS) S 4 5 ° SAFETY RELIEF V AL VE STEAM TRAP AND STRAINER (OPTIONAL) Ø A 4 [102] 7.38 [187] K H F AUCET (OPTIONAL) 2"or 3" T ANGENT DRA W OFF V AL VE (OPTIONAL) 6.25 [159] 2 [51] 2 " V A L V E :[...]

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    6 1.0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Select a location to provide drainage for kettle pour path when tilted and for draw-off valve if so equipped. 2. Mark hole locations through flanged adjustable feet on KLT-DS models and through pedestal base on KPT-DS models. Remove kettle. 3. On hole locations marked, drill holes and insert expansion shield s to [...]

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    7 INTRODUCTION 2.0 DESCRIPTION All Blodgett direct connected steam jacketed kettles pertain ing to this manual are direct steam operated pressure vessels of a double-wall stainl ess steel construction forming a steam chamber (jacket) enveloping the lower two thirds of the kettle bowl surface. All kettles are tilting, floor mounted in fixed position[...]

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    8 4.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. If kettle has draw-off valve, close it. 2. Fill kettle with product to desired level. 3. Slowly turn the steam control valve ON to full open position (counter clockwise). 4. The water or food should boil 2 to 3 gallons per minute. If it does not then incoming pressure and piping should be checked to determine that it[...]

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    9 DRAW-OFF VALVE CLEANI NG 1. If equipped with a tangent draw-off valve, turn the large hex nut on the draw-off valve counterclockwise until it is completely dis engaged from the threads. Grasp the valve knob and slowly pull out the valve stem. Wash t he valve stem, disk and handle. Insert a nylon brush, wet with detergent and water, into the valve[...]

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    10 2. If the stain resists removal, additional exposure time with vinegar may be required, to a maximum of one hour. 3. Thoroughly wash all of the vinegar away with fresh clear water. Dry the surface completely and allow one hour before using the appliance to cook. Following daily and period maintenance procedures will prolong the life for your equ[...]

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    11 6.0 TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE 6.1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE No preventive maintenance is required other than adhering to the Cleaning Procedure instructions. 6.2 DRAW-OFF VALVE LEAKS If a leak occurs through the valve steam, replace the “O” ring. If the leak can be attributed to faulty sealing occurring between the stem disc and valve seat, t[...]

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    12 that there is water in the jacket. Open ball valve and drain. Close valve and commence operation of kettle.[...]