Blodgett KPT-DS User Manual

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1.  Select a location to provide drainage for kettle pour path when tilted and for draw-off valve if

so equipped.

2.  Mark hole locations through flanged adjustable feet on KLT-DS models and through pedestal

base on KPT-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 KLT-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 fulfil NSF requirements.

6.  Connect steam line (3/4" pipe size) to the kettle, making sure there is a steam control valve

strainer fairly convenient to the kettle.

7.  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.

8.  Safety relief valve on kettle must not be plugged as it is set to relieve excess pressure in the

kettle.

9.  If incoming steam pressure is greater than kettle maximum operation pressure then a

pressure reducing valve must be installed in the line.

10. 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.

11. A steam line pressure gauge is also recommended to determine the actual amount of steam

coming to the kettle.

12. Check for proper operation.