DIRECT STEAM KETTLES

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Make sure the kettle is in its final location before performing the installation procedure.

It may be necessary to increase the height of the kettle when leveling to clear the draw-off valve on tilting kettles. Use the adjustable flange feet to increase the height of the kettle.

1.Place a spirit level on the rim of the kettle with the cover open. Adjust the feet to level the kettle left-to-right and front-to-back.

2.Mark anchoring hole locations through the flanged feet, then move the kettle out of the way.

3.With hole location marked, drill holes for expansion plugs for appropriate-sized lag bolts.

4.Reposition the kettle and verify that the kettle is level.

5.Bolt the kettle down and apply an NSF-approved silicone sealant around the bolt heads and flange making contact with floor surface. Wipe off excess sealant immediately.

STEAM SUPPLY CONNECTION

The steam line plumbing diagram (Fig. 1) is a generic representation of the recommended steam supply.

 

 

PRESSURE

 

 

 

REDUCING

 

RELIEF VALVE

VALVE

SHUT-OFF

 

 

(50 PSI)

STRAINER

 

VALVE

 

 

 

 

 

STEAM IN

STEAM IN

PRESSURE

UNION

 

GAUGE

 

 

(TO KETTLE )

 

 

TO DRAIN

 

 

 

STEAM TRAP

ON DRIP LEG

Fig. 1

If the incoming steam pressure is greater than kettle maximum operating pressure stamped on the nameplate, install a pressure-reducing valve (not supplied) on the line before the steam inlet to the kettle.

Connect steam supply line (see chart) pipe size to the kettle inlet fitting making sure there is a steam control valve strainer. The steam supply line must be as large as the steam inlet fitting.

The relief valve on the kettle must not be closed off as it is set to relieve excess pressure in the kettle.

If the steam is heavy with condensate, install a steam trap before the pressure regulator valve. To ensure rapid heat-up of heavy loads, a ball float type steam trap is recommended. Steam trap should be sized for flow-rate and differential pressure. The steam supply line must be sized to maintain pressure and flow (see chart).

A steam line pressure gauge (not supplied) is recommended to determine the actual steam pressure being supplied to the kettle.

Install the steam shut-off valve at a convenient location near the kettle on the incoming steam line.

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