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 areas 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.
| 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. |
| B/ | Remove, clean threads, apply teflon thread sealant and reinstall. |
MARINE LOCK TESTING PROCEDURE
1.Check that lock clears stop pin on side box without rubbing when kettle is tilted (Figure A).
2.Check side to side play. Lock should remain fully over stop pin when pushed to it's maximum side to side play (Figure B).
3.Check that the kettle when pushed fully upright moves the lock to a closed position. To check this:
A/ Hold the latch firmly in the unlocked position while tilting the kettle back to an upright position.
B/ The kettle sidebox will force the lock into a new position.
C/ Hold the lock in this position and try to tilt the kettle forward. The latch should prevent the kettle from tilting.
Stop Pin on
SideboxMarine Lock (Latch)
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Lockwasher
Locknut
Side Box
Shoulder Bolt | Figure B | Console |
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4.Check shoulder bolt is firmly seated against console body.
5.Check on inside of console box that shoulder bolt locknut is secure.
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