Instruction Manual

6 OM-KLS-E
The kettle is provided with complete internal wiring and is ready for immediate
connection. Wiring diagrams are provided in this manual and on the inside of
the control housing service panel. Any mechanical or electrical changes must be
approved by Food Service Engineering Department.
The completed unit has been operated at the factory to test all controls and heater
elements.
1. Set the kettle in place and level it by turning the bullet feet to adjust leg length.
Allow clearance around the unit for cleaning, maintenance and service.
2. Confirm that the jacket water level is above the mid point of the gauge glass.
If the level is low, follow the instructions under “Jacket Filling and Water
Treatment,” Pages 11 - 12.
3. The open end of the elbow on the outlet of the safety valve must face
downward. If it does not, turn it to the correct position.
4. Provide electrical power specified on the equipment electrical information plate.
Observelocalcodesand/orTheNationalElectricalCodeinaccordancewith
ANSI/NFPA70-(currentedition).
5. The equipment is shipped ready for three phase operation. Refer to the wiring
diagram for single phase operation.
6. Bring in the electrical supply through opening on control housing that is located
belowthethermostatdial.Anopeningisprovidedfor1-1/4”(35mm)conduittting.
Water tight, 90° elbow connection is recommended. Incoming power
connections are made at the terminal block.
Observelocalcodesand/orTheNationalElectricalCodeincompliancewith
ANSI/NFPA70(latestedition).Whenthereisachoicebetweenapplicablecodes
Blodgett recommends following the more stringent code. (A BX connection is
not recommended.)
7. Electrically ground the unit at the terminal provided.
8. Check the following to confirm that your kettle is properly installed:
• Room for cleaning and servicing
• The kettle is level
• The correct amount of water is in the kettle jacket
• Safety valve is pointed down
• Unit is connected with a waterproof electric power supply of the proper
voltage, phase and amperage rating
Installation
WARNING
INSTALLATION OF THE KETTLE MUST
BE DONE BY PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO
WORK WITH ELECTRICITY. IMPROPER
INSTALLATION CAN RESULT IN INJURY
TO PERSONNEL AND/OR DAMAGE TO
EQUIPMENT.
DANGER
ELECTRICALLY GROUND THE UNIT AT THE
TERMINAL PROVIDED. FAILURE TO GROUND
UNIT COULD RESULT IN ELECTROCUTION
AND DEATH.
20E-KLS 40E-KLS 60E-KLS 80E-KLS 100E-KLS
KW AMP KW AMP KW AMP KW AMP KW AMP
208 Volts
11 30 22 60 32 90 32 90 32 90
240 Volts
12 29 24 58 36 87 36 87 36 87
480 Volts
12 14 24 28 36 44 36 44 36 44
*All three phase. Single phase is also available, except on 60E-KLS, 80E-KLS and 100E-KLS.