2.0INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1.Select a location to provide drainage directly below the tangent Draw-off Valve.

2.Mark hole locations through flanged adjustable feet on KLS-DS models and through pedestal base on KPS-DS models. Remove kettle.

3.On hole locations marked, drill holes and insert expansion shields to accommodate 5/16" size lag bolts.

4.Reposition kettle. On KLS-DS models level kettle by making necessary adjustment on flanged foot.

5.Bolt down kettle and seal with Silastic or other equivalent sealing compound. Sealant must be applied not only to bolt heads but also around flanges or pedestal base making contact with floor surface to fulfill NSF requirements.

6.Install a steam control valve at a convenient location near kettle on the incoming steam line (3/4" size pipe).

7.Connect steam line to the kettle, making sure there is a steam control valve strainer fairly convenient to the kettle.

8.Connect kettle condensate return line to a drain or to a boiler return line. Each kettle return line must have a suitable steam trap. Boiler return lines must have a check valve.

9.Safety relief valve on kettle must not be plugged as it is set to relieve excess pressure in the kettle.

10.If incoming steam pressure is greater than kettle maximum operating pressure then a pressure reducing valve must be installed in the line.

11.If large amounts of water accumulate in the steam line it will be necessary to install one or more ball float traps in the line to eliminate the water.

12.A steam line pressure gauge is also recommended to determine the actual amount of steam coming to the kettle.

13.Check for proper operation.

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Blodgett KPS-DS Series, KLS-DS manual Installation Instructions

KLS-DS, KPS-DS Series specifications

The Blodgett KPS-DS Series and KLS-DS Series ovens represent a pinnacle of innovation in the commercial cooking arena, designed specifically to meet the diverse needs of restaurants, catering services, and institutions. These ovens are engineered with advanced technologies that enhance cooking efficiency and guarantee consistent results.

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