Blodgett KTC-G Series - Manual (Page 11)

OM-KTT/KTC-G 9
Operation
A. Controls
Operator controls for the kettle are:
1. Manual gas valve which controls the supply of gas from the main to the
unit.
2. On-Off (toggle) switch. This switch turns the control circuit power supply
on or off.
3. Thermostat dial, which turns the thermostat on or off, and sets the kettle
operating temperature.
4. Crank tilt handwheel which controls kettle movement.
B. Operating Procedure
1. To Start Kettle:
a. CHECK THE WATER LEVEL IN THE JACKET EVERY DAY. The level
should be in the middle of the sight glass. If the water level is low,
see Jacket Filling in the Maintenance section of this manual.
b. Check the pressure/vacuum gauge. If the gauge does not show
20 to 30 inches of vacuum (i.e., a reading of 20 to 30 below zero),
see Jacket Vacuum in the Maintenance section of this manual.
c. DO NOT attempt to light any burner with a flame.
d. Open the main supply gas valve (handle in line with the pipe).
e. Turn the toggle switch to ON.
f. Turn the thermostat to the desired heat setting.
2. To Stop Kettle Heating:
a. To tilt the body of the kettle forward, turn the hand crank on the
front of the cabinet counter-clockwise. The body will stay in the
position it holds when you stop cranking. To return the kettle body
to its upright position, turn the crank clockwise.
b. Product may also be transferred by means of the optional draw-off
valve, if the kettle is so equipped.
3. To Relight Kettle
a. Close main gas supply valve.
b. Set on-off switch to OFF.
c. Set thermostat to OFF.
d. Wait five minutes, then proceed as directed under To Start Kettle
Heating.
4. If electric power fails, do not attempt to operate the unit. When power is
restored, proceed as directed in To Start Kettle Heating.
CAUTION
ANY POTENTIAL USER OF THE EQUIPMENT
MUST BE TRAINED IN SAFE AND CORRECT
OPERATING PROCEDURES.
WARNING
KEEP AREA AROUND KETTLE FREE AND
CLEAR OF ALL COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT ANY BURNER
WITH A FLAME.
CAUTION
HEATING AN EMPTY KETTLE MAY CAUSE
THE RELEASE OF STEAM FROM THE
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE.
Crank tilt model shown on optional stand.