Blodgett KLT-G Series - Manual (Page 6)

4 OM-KLT-G
The Blodgett KLT-G is a floor-mounted, tilting, steam jacketed kettle with a
thermostatically controlled, self-contained, gas-heated steam source and appropriate
controls, mounted on a sturdy base. The kettle is available in 20, 40, 60 or 80 gallon
capacities.
The body of the kettle is constructed of stainless steel, welded into one solid piece.
The kettle is furnished with a reinforced rim and a butterfly shaped pouring lip. It has a
steam jacket which is ASME shop inspected and registered with the national board for
working pressures up to 50 PSI. Kettle finish is 180 emery grit on the inside and bright
high buff polish on the outside.
The kettle is tilted with a hand crank to pour out its contents. Stainless steel panels
enclose the controls and the base. Four stainless steel tubular legs support the unit.
Bullet or flanged feet on each of the legs can be adjusted to level the kettle. Optional
feature can include a two inch tangent draw-off valve.
The self-contained steam source is heated by propane or natural gas. Ignition is
electronic.
The kettle is charged at the factory with chemically pure water which contains rust
inhibitors. The steam source provides kettle temperatures of 150º to approximately
295ºF (65 to 150ºC). Unit controls include a thermostat, pressure gauge, safety valve,
pressure limit control, low water cut-off, power switch and gas regulator valve. The
gas supply shuts off automatically when the kettle is tilted.
The unit must be specified for use with natural or propane gas. Service connections
for gas and electricity are required. Standard power supply is 115 Volt. Alternate
voltages (208V or 240V) are available.
Options available with listed models are:
1. Two inch tangent drawoff
2. Strainers, solid disk, 1/4 or 1/8 inch holes
3. Lift-off cover
4. Counterbalanced cover w/actuator
5. Basket Inserts
6. Water fill faucets with swing spout
7. Kettle Brush Kit
Equipment Description
Model 20G-KLT 40G-KLT 60G-KLT 80G-KLT
Kettle Capacity
20 gallons
(75 liters)
40 gallons
(150 liters) 60 gallons
(225 liters) 80 gallons
(300 liters)
Jacket Capacity 2-1/2 gallons 3-1/2 gallons 4 gallons 1-1/4 gallons
Kettle Body
Inside Diameter 20 inches
(508 mm)
26 inches
(660 mm)
30 inches
(762 mm)
34 inches
(863 mm)
Base - Width
35 inches
(889 mm)
47 inches
(1194 mm)
47 inches
(1194 mm)
52 inches
(1320 mm)
Base -
Front to Back 28 inches
(736 mm)
29 inches
(736 mm)
29 inches
(736 mm)
37-1.2 inches
(952 mm)
Firing Rate /hr 72,000 BTU 100,000 BTU 150,000 BTU 150,000 BTU
Energy into
Product /hr
44,140 BTU 65,000 BTU 93,000 BTU 93,000 BTU