Operating instructions

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STEAM
All steam plumbing to and from the kettle and
steam boiler should be thoroughly cleaned and
inspected for dirt and debris before final
connection to the kettle are made.
Generally, kettles require 1/2" i.p.s. pipe, 10-45 psi
steam pressure. If the steam supply pressure
exceeds 45 psi, a pressure reducing valve is
required. The steam inlet is at the right side of the
kettle, as seen from the front.
CONDENSATE (Kettles without SD Stands)
Maximum pressure rating on table-top kettles is
50psi. It is highly recommended that a pressure relief
valve equal to or less than this pressure be installed
on the incoming steam line close to the kettle.
A steam condensate trap must be plumbed to a
drain, using minimum 1/2" NPT plumbing. The
condensate line is limited to a maximum rise of 10
feet in order for the steam pressure to adequately
force the condensate through the plumbing. Any
higher rise requires a pump.
If the steam boiler to which this kettle is installed
has a condensate return (closed loop system), a
1/2" steam strainer, a 1/2" steam trap, and a 1/2"
check valve must be installed on the output
(condensate) side of the kettle.
CONDENSATE (Kettles c/w SD Stands)
The stand comes factory plumbed so the condensate
is connected to the stands drain manifold.
POTABLE WATER
The water faucet (optional on kettles purchased
without SD stands) with swing spout, requires 1/2
inch O.D. copper tube plumbing for hot or cold
water supplies to the faucet (SPK - cold water
connection only, DPK - hot and cold water
connection).
FINAL INSTALLATION CHECK
1. Partially fill the kettle with water.
2. Slowly turn the steam supply valve's knob to
the open position.
3. Release the safety valve, ensuring that the
steam escapes freely. Stay clear of steam
exhaust when releasing the safety valve.
4. Observe that the water in the kettle comes to
a boil.
5. Close the steam supply valve.
6. Drain off the water by tilting the kettle.
PRESSURE
REDUCING
VALVE
STRAINER
STEAM
TRAP
CHECK
VALVE
STRAINER
UNION
BALL
VALVE
MANUAL
STEAM
VALVE
CONDENSATE RETURN
STEAM
IN
UNION
TO DRAIN (CONDENSATE RETURN PLUMBED TO 1 1/2" DRAIN MANIFOLD)
STEAM
IN
STRAINER UNION BALL
VALVE
TO DRAIN OR BOILER
CONDENSATE LINE
KETTLES
RECOMMENDED PIPING
SCHEMATICS
(all service connections shown supplied by others)
KETTLES c/w
SD STANDS