ELECTRIC STEAM TRI-LEG KETTLE

SPECIFICATIONS:

Shall be a Model____________________________________,

self-generating, electric, tri-leg kettle. A double wall kettle interior shall form a steam jacket around the lower 2/3 of the kettle. The jacket enclosure shall contain distilled water which is factory sealed. The bottom of the kettle shall be of hemispherical design for superior heat circulation. Kettle will be mounted on 3 stainless steel tubular legs fitted with a 4-hole adjustable foot for securing unit to the floor.

Construction shall be all welded #4 finish stainless steel type 304.

The controls shall include a power switch, thermostat, pilot light, low water light, vacuum/pressure gauge, safety valve, and low water shut off.

All kettles shall be standard with removable elements.

The kettle shall operate in a temperature range of 100°F to 290°F (38°C to 144°C) at a maximum pressure of 50 psi (345kPa).

Convenience features shall include a counterbalanced hinged stainless steel cover and a 2" (50mm) sanitary draw off valve.

MODEL

 

CAPACITY

KELS-20

20 Gallon

76 Liter

 

 

 

KELS-30

30 Gallon

114 Liter

 

 

 

KELS-40

40 Gallon

152 Liter

 

 

 

KELS-60

60 Gallon

227 Liter

 

 

 

KELS-80

80 Gallon

303 Liter

 

 

 

KELS-100

100 Gallon

379 Liter

 

 

 

OPERATION SHALL BE BY:

Electrically, self-generating closed steam system equipped for operation on:

208 VAC, 3 Phase, 50/60 Hz

208 VAC, 1 Phase, 50/60 Hz*

240 VAC, 3 Phase, 50/60 Hz

240 VAC, 1 Phase, 50/60 Hz*

OPTIONAL ITEMS AT EXTRA COST:

Type 316 stainless steel liner for high acid content products

3" (76mm) draw off valve

2" (50mm) dairy valve

3" (76mm) dairy valve

24 kw on 40, 60, 80 gallon

33 kw on 60, 80, 100 gallon

220 VAC, 1 Phase, 50/60 Hz*

220 VAC, 3 Phase, 50/60 Hz

380 VAC, 3 Phase, 50/60 Hz

415 VAC, 3 Phase, 50/60 Hz

480 VAC, 3 Phase, 50/60 Hz

220/380 VAC, 3 Phase, 4 wire

240/415 VAC, 3 Phase, 4 wire

Two piece hinged stainless steel cover

Etched gallon markings

Etched litre markings

Double pantry faucet with swing spout

Single pantry faucet with swing spout

Spring assist hinged cover

Correctional package *20 and 30 gallon only

ACCESSORIES:

Triple basket assembly

Perforated strainer for draw off valve

Solid stainless steel disc for draw off valve

Graduated measuring strip

Strainer hook

Calibrated thermostat dial “C”

Calibrated thermostat dial “F”

Job

Item#

Form KELS Rev 0 (01/07)

Printed in USA

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Southbend KELS-20 specifications Electric Steam TRI-LEG Kettle, Specifications, Operation Shall be by, Accessories

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