VACUUM LEAK TEST PROCEDURE
If the kettle will not hold vacuum, test for leaks at:
A.Water Level Probe (Remove bottom cover).
B.Pressure Relief Valve. C. Pressure Gauge.
LEAK TEST PROCEDURE:
1.Heat kettle until unit cycles off.
2.Shut off power to the kettle at the fused disconnect switch.
3.Spread Bubble Type Leak Detector over suspected are and watch closely for bubbles.
4.Repair areas as required.
WATER LEVEL
PROBE
PRESSURE
GAUGE
PRESSURE
RELIEF
VALVE
REPAIRING LEAKS IN STEAM JACKETED KETTLE FITTINGS
If unit will not hold a vacuum the most likely cause is a leak at one of the fittings.
Often, the easiest way to eliminate a leak is reseal the suspect areas.
1. | Water Level Probe | Remove, clean threads, apply teflon thread sealant and reinstall. | |
2. | Pressure Relief Valve | A/ | Inspect for signs of leaks. Replace if required. |
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| B/ | Remove, clean threads, apply teflon thread sealant and reinstall. |
3. | Pressure Gauge | A/ | Inspect face of gauge. If it contains moisture on the inside of face replace. |
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| B/ | Remove, clean threads, apply teflon thread sealant and reinstall. |
LUBRICATION PROCEDURE
Lubricate the following parts every three months to insure smooth operation and reduce wear.
Adjusting | TRUNNION | |
HOUSING, | ||
Screw | ||
| WORM SCREW | |
Worm | AND TILT GEAR | |
Screw and | These parts are | |
Tilt | ||
Gear | accessed through the | |
Cross | top cover of the | |
Bar | console. | |
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Apply grease to gear teeth. Check for
excessive play and adjust with adjusting screw located on top of cross bar.
HINGE ADJUSTMENT
INSTRUCTIONS | 3/8" Allen wrench |
1. | Insert 3/8" Allen wrench. |
2. | Turn clockwise to relieve tension on spring. |
3. | While tension is released remove one of the two |
| slotted screws. |
4. | To prevent Allen wrench from springing back |
| abruptly while the second slotted screw is removed, |
| insert a pin (approximately 1/8") in the hole where |
Trunnion Housing
Grease Nipple
KETTLE
TRUNNIONS
On the left hand side of the kettle there are two grease nipples on the top back portion of the trunnion housing. On the right hand side of the kettle you must remove the console cover to access the two grease nipples.
| the first slotted screw was removed from. |
5. | Remove second slotted screw. |
6. | While holding Allen wrench remove pin. |
7. | Turn Allen wrench clockwise to tighten or |
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| desired effect. |
8. | |
9. | Tighten one slotted screw in the other hole (it |
| may be necessary to turn Allen wrench slightly to |
| align holes). |
10. | Remove pin and repeat step number 9 for other |
| slotted screw. |