Hot Beverage Maker User Manual

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DIRECT STEAM KETTLES

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Make sure the kettle is in its ﬁ nal location before performing the installation procedure.

It may be necessary to increase the height of the kettle when leveling to clear the draw-off valve on

tilting kettles. Use the adjustable ﬂ ange feet to increase the height of the kettle.

1. Place a spirit level on the rim of the kettle with the cover open. Adjust the feet to level the kettle

left-to-right and front-to-back.

2. Mark anchoring hole locations through the ﬂ anged feet, then move the kettle out of the way.

3. With hole location marked, drill holes for expansion plugs for appropriate-sized lag bolts.

4. Reposition the kettle and verify that the kettle is level.

5. Bolt the kettle down and apply an NSF-approved silicone sealant around the bolt heads and

ﬂ ange making contact with ﬂ oor surface. Wipe off excess sealant immediately.

STEAM SUPPLY CONNECTION

The steam line plumbing diagram (Fig. 1) is a generic representation of the recommended steam

supply.

Fig. 1

If the incoming steam pressure is greater than kettle maximum operating pressure stamped on the

nameplate, install a pressure-reducing valve (not supplied) on the line before the steam inlet to the kettle.

Connect steam supply line (see chart) pipe size to the kettle inlet ﬁ tting making sure there is a steam

control valve strainer. The steam supply line must be as large as the steam inlet ﬁ tting.

The relief valve on the kettle must not be closed off as it is set to relieve excess pressure in the kettle.

If the steam is heavy with condensate, install a steam trap before the pressure regulator valve. To

ensure rapid heat-up of heavy loads, a ball ﬂ oat type steam trap is recommended. Steam trap should

be sized for ﬂ ow-rate and differential pressure. The steam supply line must be sized to maintain

pressure and ﬂ ow (see chart).

A steam line pressure gauge (not supplied) is recommended to determine the actual steam pressure

being supplied to the kettle.

Install the steam shut-off valve at a convenient location near the kettle on the incoming steam line.

UNION

STRAINER

TO DRAIN

STEAM IN

(TO KETTLE )

RELIEF VALVE

(50 PSI)

PRESSURE

GAUGE

PRESSURE

REDUCING

VALVE

SHUT-OFF

VALVE

STEAM TRAP

ON DRIP LEG