TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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PROBLEM
A/ Kettle heats too slowly or does not come to a boil.
Probable Cause
1.Inadequate steam flow.
2.Steam trap not operating properly.
3.Food batches are not always the same.
PROBLEM
B/ The trunnion housing leaks steam.
Probable Cause
1.Trunnion "O" rings are worn.
Remedy
Check for correct steam using chart below.
If kettle is connected to a steamer and powered by a generator the units should be operated sequentially (kettle boiling first, then start steamer).
The trap should open periodically to dump condensate, then close.
If it does not open or close it should be cleaned or replaced.
When checking make certain that the original state (ie. fresh or frozen) and quantity of food product is the same.
Remedy
Replace "O" rings (see STEAM CONTROL ASSEMBLY drawing).
STEAM FLOW RATING
OF STEAM GENERATORS
Gas Input | Steam Output | Boiler | ||
BTU/Hour | Lbs./Hour | H.P. | ||
| 100,000 | 60 | 1.7 |
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160,000 | 95 | 2.8 |
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200,000 | 125 | 3.6 |
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250,000 | 150 | 4.4 |
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300,000 | 180 | 5.2 |
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18 | 60 | 1.7 |
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24 | 70 | 2.0 |
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27 | 90 | 2.6 |
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36 | 120 | 3.5 |
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48 | 150 | 4.4 |
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STEAM FLOW RATING
REQUIREMENTS FOR KETTLES
Capacity | Fast | Medium | Stock |
Gal./Lit. | Cooking | Cooking | Kettle |
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5/17 | 11 | 9 | 6 |
10/42 | 22 | 18 | 11 |
25/95 | 55 | 44 | 28 |
40/151 | 88 | 70 | 44 |
60/227 | 132 | 105 | 66 |
Electric: Above shows lbs. per hour with
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