KLT-E Series ELECTRIC TILTING FLOOR KETTLE INSTALLATION - OPERATION - MAINTENANCE BLODGETT OVEN COMPANY www.blodgett.
THIS MANUAL MUST BE RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL. FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. WARNING Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death. Read the installation, operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment.
IMPORTANT - READ FIRST - IMPORTANT CAUTION: BE SURE OPERATORS READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, CAUTIONS, AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL. WARNING: THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN THE COMMERCIAL HEATING, COOKING, AND HOLDING OF WATER AND FOOD PRODUCTS, PER THE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL. ANY OTHER USE COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT AND WILL VOID WARRANTY.
IMPORTANT - READ FIRST - IMPORTANT CAUTION: MOST CLEANERS ARE HARMFUL TO THE SKIN, EYES, MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND CLOTHING. PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN. WEAR RUBBER GLOVES, GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. CAREFULLY READ THE WARNINGS AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS ON THE LABEL OF THE CLEANER TO BE USED. CAUTION: USE OF ANY REPLACEMENT PARTS OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED BY AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTORS CAN CAUSE OPERATOR INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT, AND WILL VOID ALL WARRANTIES.
Table of Contents Important Operator Warnings .....................................................page 1-2 References .................................................................................... page 3 Equipment Description ................................................................. page 4 Inspection and Unpacking ............................................................ page 5 Installation ....................................................................................
Equipment Description Thermostat Dial Indicator Light Tilting Cra The Blodgett KLT-E is a floor-mounted, tilting, steam jacketed kettle with a thermostatically controlled, self-contained, electrically-heated steam supply and appropriate controls, mounted on a sturdy base. The kettle is available in 20, 40 or 60 gallon capacities. The body of the kettle is constructed of stainless steel, welded into one solid piece. The kettle is furnished with a reinforced rim and a butterfly shaped pouring lip.
Inspection & Unpacking CAUTION SHIPPING STRAPS ARE UNDER TENSION AND CAN SNAP BACK WHEN CUT. TAKE CARE TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE UNIT BY STAPLES LEFT IN THE WALLS OF THE CARTON. CAUTION THIS UNIT IS VERY HEAVY. INSTALLER SHOULD OBTAIN HELP AS NEEDED TO LIFT THIS WEIGHT SAFELY The unit will arrive in a heavy shipping carton and will be bolted or banded to a skid. Immediately upon receipt, inspect the carton carefully for exterior damage.
Installation WARNING INSTALLATION OF THE KETTLE MUST BE DONE BY A CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN OR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE QUALIFIED TO WORK WITH ELECTRICITY. IMPROPER INSTALLATION CAN RESULT IN INJURY TO PERSONNEL AN/OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT. CAUTION ELECTRICALLY GROUND THE UNIT AT THE TERMINAL PROVIDED. FAILURE TO GROUND THE UNIT COULD RESULT IN ELECTROCUTION AND DEATH. The kettle is provided with complete internal wiring and is ready for immediate connection.
Initial Start-Up IMPORTANT BE SURE ALL OPERATORS READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, CAUTIONS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL. WARNING AVOID ALL DIRECT CONTACT WITH HOT SURFACES. DIRECT SKIN CONTACT COULD RESULT IN SEVERE BURNS. AVOID ALL DIRECT CONTACT WITH HOT FOOD OR WATER IN THE KETTLE. DIRECT CONTACT COULD RESULT IN SEVERE BURNS. Now that the kettle has been installed, you should test it to ensure that the unit is operating correctly. . DIRECT SKIN CONTACT 1.
Operation WARNING WHEN TILTING KETTLE 1) WEAR PROTECTIVE OVEN MITT AND PROTECTIVE APRON. 2) USE DEEP CONTAINER TO CONTAIN AND MINIMIZE PRODUCT SPLASHING. 3) PLACE CONTAINER ON STABLE, FLAT SURFACE, AS CLOSE TO KETTLE AS POSSIBLE. 4) STAND TO RIGHT OF KETTLE WHILE POURING—NOT DIRECTLY IN POUR PATH OF HOT CONTENTS. 5) POUR SLOWLY, MAINTAINING CONTROL OF KETTLE, AND RETURN KETTLE BODY TO UPRIGHT POSITION AFTER CONTAINER IS FILLED OR TRANSFER IS COMPLETE. 6) DO NOT OVERFILL CONTAINER.
Operation WARNING AVOID ALL DIRECT CONTACT WITH HOT SURFACES. DIRECT SKIN CONTACT COULD RESULT IN SEVERE BURNS. AVOID ALL DIRECT CONTACT WITH HOT FOOD OR WATER IN THE KETTLE. DIRECT CONTACT COULD RESULT IN SEVERE BURNS. TAKE SPECIAL CARE TO AVOID CONTACT WITH HOT KETTLE BODY OR HOT PRODUCT, WHEN ADDING INGREDIENTS, STIRRING OR TRANSFERRING PRODUCT TO ANOTHER CONTAINER. CAUTION DO NOT TILT KETTLE WITH LIFT-OFF COVER IN PLACE. COVER MAY SLIDE OFF, CAUSING INJURY TO OPERATOR.
Sequence of Operation The following “action-reaction” outline is provided to help understand how the kettle works. When the operator starts up the kettle by turning the operating thermostat dial from “OFF” to a desired setting, the thermostat switch closes. This lights up the heating indicator light and causes the contactors to close, allowing power to flow to heating elements. When the temperature of the steam jacket reaches the value corresponding to the dial setting, the thermostat switch opens.
Cleaning WARNING KEEP WATER AND SOLUTIONS OUT OF CONTROLS AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT. DO NOT USE A HIGH PRESSURE HOSE TO CLEAN THE CONTROL CONSOLE, ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS, ETC. CAUTION NEVER LEAVE A CHLORINE SANITIZER IN CONTACT WITH STAINLESS STEEL SURFACES FOR LONGER THAN 30 MINUTES. LONGER CONTACT CAN CAUSE CORROSION. CAUTION MOST CLEANERS ARE HARMFUL TO THE SKIN, EYES, MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND CLOTHING. PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN TO WEAR RUBBER GLOVES, GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Cleaning CAUTION NEVER LEAVE A CHLORINE SANITIZER IN CONTACT WITH STAINLESS STEEL SURFACES FOR LONGER THAN 30 MINUTES. LONGER CONTACT CAN CAUSE CORROSION. 12 OM-KLT-E 11. When the equipment needs to be sanitized, use a sanitizing solution equivalent to one that supplies 200 parts per million chlorine. Obtain advice on the best sanitizing agent from your supplier of sanitizing products. Following the suppliers instructions, apply the sanitizing agent after the unit has been cleaned and drained.
Maintenance WARNING WHEN TESTING, AVOID ANY EXPOSURE TO THE STEAM BLOWING OUT OF THE SAFETY VALVE. DIRECT CONTACT COULD RESULT IN SEVERE BURNS. WARNING DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER FROM THE UNIT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO GREASE THE TRUNNION BEARINGS. NOTICE: Contact an authorized representative when repairs are required. A Maintenance & Service Log is provided at the back of this manual. Each time maintenance is performed on your kettle, enter the date on which the work was done, what was done, and who did it.
Maintenance CAUTION KEEP GREASE AWAY FROM ELECTRICAL PARTS LOCATED NEAR THE GEARS. WARNING TO AVOID INJURY, READ AND FOLLOW ALL PRECAUTIONS STATED ON THE LABEL OF THE WATER TREATMENT COMPOUND. CAUTION BEFORE YOU HEAT THE KETTLE AGAIN FOR ANY PURPOSE, TURN THE ELBOW BACK CLOCKWISE UNTIL THE OPENING FACES DOWNWARD. d. Water Treatment Procedure a. Obtain water treatment compound and a pH test kit from your authorized parts distributor. 8. b.
Troubleshooting Your kettle is designed to operate smoothly and efficiently if properly maintained. However, the following is a list of checks to make in the event of a problem. Wiring diagrams are furnished inside the service panel. X indicates items which must be performed by an authorized technician. USE OF ANY REPLACEMENT PARTS OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED BY THE MANUFACTURER OR AN AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR CAN CAUSE INJURY TO THE OPERATOR AND DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT AND WILL VOID ALL WARRANTIES.
Troubleshooting SYMPTOM WHO Safety valve leaks a small amount of steam when the kettle is operating. User a. For contamination that prevents seating of valve. With full pressure in the jacket, pull the lever all the way briefly to blow the valve clean, then let the lever snap back to seat the valve. Authorized Service Rep Only a. Safety valve for defects. Replace any defective valve with an identical valve. X Kettle is hard to tilt. User Authorized Service Rep Only 16 OM-KLT-E WHAT TO CHECK a.
Parts List OM-KLT-E 17
Parts List 18 OM-KLT-E
Parts List To order parts, contact your Authorized Service Agent. Supply the model designation, serial number, part description, part number, quantity, and when applicable, voltage and phase. KEY DESCRIPTION PART NO. KEY DESCRIPTION PART NO.
Wiring Diagram 20 OM-KLT-E
Service Log Model No: Purchased From: Serial No: Location: Date Purchased: Date Installed: Purchase Order No: For Service Call: Date Maintenance Performed Performed By OM-KLT-E 21
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