Blodgett KPS-DS Series - Manual (Page 6)

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2.0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Select a location to provide drainage directly below the tangent Draw-off Valve.
2. Mark hole locations through flanged adjustable feet on KLS-DS models and through pedestal
base on KPS-DS models. Remove kettle.
3. On hole locations marked, drill holes and insert expansion shields to accommodate 5/16" size
lag bolts.
4. Reposition kettle. On KLS-DS models level kettle by making necessary adjustment on
flanged foot.
5. Bolt down kettle and seal with Silastic or other equivalent sealing compound. Sealant must
be applied not only to bolt heads but also around flanges or pedestal base making contact
with floor surface to fulfill NSF requirements.
6. Install a steam control valve at a convenient location near kettle on the incoming steam line
(3/4" size pipe).
7. Connect steam line to the kettle, making sure there is a steam control valve strainer fairly
convenient to the kettle.
8. Connect kettle condensate return line to a drain or to a boiler return line. Each kettle return
line must have a suitable steam trap. Boiler return lines must have a check valve.
9. Safety relief valve on kettle must not be plugged as it is set to relieve excess pressure in the
kettle.
10. If incoming steam pressure is greater than kettle maximum operating pressure then a
pressure reducing valve must be installed in the line.
11. If large amounts of water accumulate in the steam line it will be necessary to install one or
more ball float traps in the line to eliminate the water.
12. A steam line pressure gauge is also recommended to determine the actual amount of steam
coming to the kettle.
13. Check for proper operation.