Blodgett KLT-G Series - Manual (Page 9)

OM-KLT-G 7
9. The gas supply and unit’s installation must conform with local codes or in the
absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA
54 (current edition), or the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code CSA
149.1(current edition), as applicable. Additionally following must be complied
with: THE AREA DIRECTLY AROUND THE APPLIANCE MUST BE CLEARED OF
ALL COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CAN CAUSE BODILY INJURY AND /OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. The appliance and
its individual shut-off valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping
system during any testing at pressures in excess of ½ PSI (3.45 kPa). The
appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its
individual manual shut-off valve during any pressure testing at or less than ½
PSI (3.45 kPa).
10. Confirm that the jacket water level is between the gauge glass markers or inside
the sight glass port. If the level is low, follow instructions under “Jacket Filling
and Water Treatment,” Page 16.
11. The open end of the elbow on the outlet of the safety valve must face downward.
If it does not, turn it to the correct position.
12. For units with optional tangent draw-off, assemble the tangent draw-off by
placing the large nut over the draw-off valve and inserting it into the draw-off
tube. ONLY HAND-TIGHTEN THE NUT to complete installation.
13. Now that the kettle has been installed, you should test to ensure that it is
operating correctly.
a. Remove literature and packing materials from inside and outside of the
unit.
b. If the unit is equipped with a draw-off valve (product outlet), clean out any
material which might clog or damage the draw-off.
c. Confirm that the tilting mechanism is operating properly by tilting the kettle
through its full range. Then return the kettle to the upright position.
e. Turn on the electrical service to the unit.
f. Pour 1-2 quarts of water into the kettle.
g. Following “To Start Kettle” instructions in the “Operation” section (Page
9), begin heating the water at the highest thermostat setting. The heat
indicator light should come on, and heating should continue until the boils.
14. If the unit functions as described it is ready for use. If it does not function as
described, contact your local Authorized Service Agency.
Installation
WARNING
DO NOT CONNECT ANY PIPING TO
THE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE. THE VALVE
MUST BE FREE TO VENT STEAM AS
NEEDED. IMPROPER INSTALLATION
WILL VOID THE WARRANTY! THE ELBOW
ATTACHED TO THE PRESSURE RELIEF
VALVE MUST POINT TO THE FLOOR.
The open end of the pressure relief
valve elbow must face downward.
WARNING
DO NOT STAND ON OR APPLY
UNNECESSARY WEIGHT OR PRESSURE ON
THE KETTLE FRONT OR POURING LIP. THIS
COULD RESULT IN THE OVERLOAD AND
FAILURE OF THE TILT MECHANISM, AND
POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY AND BURNS TO
THE OPERATOR AND OTHERS.
Each day confirm the jacket water
level by checking the water gauge.
When attaching the draw-off
valve hand tighten the nut.