Blodgett KLS-100E Installation Manual

KPS-E, KLS-E AND KLT-E SERIES

ELECTRIC KETTLES

INSTALLATION - OPERATION - MAINTENANCE

STATIONARY
PEDESTAL MODELS

 KPS-20E
 KPS-25E
 KPS-30E
 KPS-40E
 KPS-60E
 KPS-80E
 KPS-100E

44 Lakeside Avenue, Burlington, Vermont 05401 USA

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www.blodgett PN S00050 Rev E (4/16)

STATIONARY
TRI-LEG MODELS

 KLS-20E
 KLS-25E
 KLS-30E
 KLS-40E
 KLS-60E
 KLS-80E
 KLS-100E

© 2016 - G.S. Blodgett Corporation

TILTING
TRI-LEG MODELS

 KLT-20E
 KLT-30E
 KLT-40E
 KLT-60E
 KLT-80E
 KLT-100E

Your Service Agency’s Address:

Model

Serial number

Kettle installed by

Installation checked by

IMPORTANT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARNING: Improper installa­tion, adjustment, alteration,
service or maintenance can
cause property damage, in­jury or death. Read the instal­lation, operation and mainte­nance instructions thoroughly
before installing or servicing
this equipment.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline or
other ammable vapors or liq­uids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.

The information contained in
this manual is important for the
proper installation, use, and
maintenance of this kettle. Ad­herence to these procedures
and instructions will result in
trouble free service. Please read
this manual carefully and retain
it for future reference.

INSTALLATION

Introduction .............................................................. 2

Service Connections ..................................................... 3

Installation Instructions ................................................... 6

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE

Operating & Cleaning Instructions ......................................... 7

ERRORS: Descriptive, typo­graphic or pictorial errors are
subject to correction. Speci­cations are subject to change
without notice.

Introduction

DESCRIPTION

Floor model kettles are self-contained, self-generating

steam jacketed vessels for cooking large volumes of liq­uid and semi-liquid food products. All models include a

hemispheric shape based on double-wall construction
forming a steam jacket reservoir around the lower two­thirds of the kettle. The reservoir is charged with distilled
water, rust inhibitor and antifreeze solution and is vacu­um-sealed. Kettles are equipped with electric heating ele­ments and controls including a low water cut-off device for
protection of heating elements.

Two model series differ in that KLT-__E units are leg ­mounted tilting kettles while KPS-__E units are pedestal
mounted stationery kettles. Optional leg mounting of the
pedestal models is designated by the model number se­ries KLS-__E. The missing gures of the model numbers
are the two digits representing the kettle capacity, ie, KLT­20E for a 20 gallon tilting kettle.

BASIC FUNCTIONING

Self-contained kettles operate by generating steam in the
kettle reservoir; the sequence of functioning, which oc­curs during operation, is as follows:

1. Operator places the power switch in the ON position

and sets the thermostat knob at the required setting

from ‘’1’’ to”10” – 165°F (74°C) to 285°F (140°C ) ­jacket temperature.

2. Control circuit is normally completed to the thermo­stat control if two standard conditions exist:

steam pressure increase is indicated by the vacuum
pressure gauge.

NOTE: Gauge normally reads 22-30 IN. Hg (74-100

k/Pa) (below 0 PSI, prior to heaters turning
on. Air is eliminated from the system when

jacket is lled (with the kettle reservoir at a
pressure above 0 PSI) by opening the bleed
vent one full turn for 10 seconds and closing.

6. When temperature of steam in the reservoir reaches
the temperature coinciding with the thermostat set­ting, the thermostat switch opens to break the circuit
to the contractor coils and shuts off the elements. Any
number of on and off cycles of the control thermo-

stat, contactors and elements will occur as required

to maintain thermostat setting,

SERVICE

Required service, both preventive and corrective. is ex­plained in the maintenance section. Should repairs be

required, a network of authorized agencies is available

to assist with prompt service. A current Directory of Au­thorized Service Agencies may be found by visting our
website, www.blodgett.com.

The model and serial numbers must be referenced when
corresponding with Blodgett. The data plate containing

the serial number pertaining to the equipment is located

on rear of kettle.

a. Water level in kettle jacket is adequate to’ prevent

circuit interruption by the low water cut-off device.
An activated cut-off is evidenced by the
Low Water light turning on and heating element
cut off.

b. Kettle is in vertical position with circuit complet-

ed through the tilt interlock switch (KLT-E series
only).

3. Thermostatic control contacts close to energize heat­er contactor coils and turn temperature Indicator light
on.

4. Power is applied to heaters through closed contactor
power contacts.

5. As temperature of water rises in kettle reservoir, the

INSTALLATION

2

Service Connections

TILTING TRI-LEG KETTLES

DIMENSIONS

MODEL A B C D E F G H J(2”)* J(3”)* K(2”)* K(3”)* L M*

KLT-20E 21

[533]

KLT-30E 24

[610]

KLT-40E 26

[660]

KLT-60E 29.5

[749]

KLT-80E 33

[838]

KLT-100E 35.5

[902]

* Optional

SERVICE CONNECTIONS

18

[457]

20

[508]

22.5

[572]

26

[660]

28

[711]

29.75
[756]

38

[965]

38

[965]

38

[965]

42

[1067]

45

[1143]

48.75

[1238]

36

[914]

39

[990]

41

[1041]

44.5

[1124]

48

[1219]

49.5

[1257]

15

[381]

16.5

[419]

17.5

[445]

19.13
[486]

20.88
[530]

22.25
[565]

18

[457]

19

[483]

23

[584]

24

[610]

27

[686]

32

[813]

14

[356]

12.38
[314]

10

[254]

11

[280]

12.63
[321]

14.5

[368]

19.25
[489]

19.25
[489]

20.25
[489]

22.5

[514]

23.75
[565]

25.25
[641]

14.75
[375]

16.75
[425]

17.5

[445]

19.5

[495]

20.25
[514]

20.25
[514]

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

15.5

[394]

17.25
[438]

18.5

[470]

20.75
[527]

21.25
[540]

21.25
[540]

18

[457]

16

[406]

13.5

[343]

14

[356]

15

[381]

18.75
[476]

17.5

[445]

15.5

[394]

13

[430]

13.5

[343]

14.5

[368]

18.25
[464]

10.5

[267]

[305]

[356]

- 63.5
[1613]

- 66.5
[1689]

- 68.5
[1740]

76

[1930]

12

82.5

[2096]

14

88.5

[2248]

EC Electrical Connection to be as

specified on data plate.

HW & CW Hot & Cold Water - 5/8” O.D.

Tubing (Optional)

MAXIMUM PRESSURE

All models 50 PSI (345 kPa)

View A

Flange Foot Detail

4 equally spaced 7/16” Ø holes on a 3”Ø B.C.

D

70°

Spring Assist Hinge Cover

REF

M

See

View A

E

(Optional Extra)

E

DIMENSIONS ARE
IN INCHES [MM]

B

C

Pour
Path

MODEL PH KW

KLT-20E,

KLT-25E

KLT-30E

KLT-40E,
KLT-60E,

KLT-80E

KLT-100E

K

G

J

F

AMPS

208V 220V 240V 380V 415V 480V

1 12 57.7 54.4 50.0 N/A N/A N/A

3 12 33.3 31.5 28.9 18.2 16.7 14.4

1 15 72.1 68.2 62.5 N/A N/A N/A

3 15 41.6 39.4 36.1 22.8 20.9 18.0

1 18 86.5 81.8 75 N/A N/A N/A

3 18 50 47.2 43.3 27.3 25 21.7

3 24 66.6 63.0 57.7 36.5 33.4 28.9

3 33 (option) 91.6 86.6 79.4 50.1 45.9 39.7

L

NOTE: 60, 80 &100 gal.

CW

HW

EC

H

Kettles are supplied
with (2) rear
support legs

NOTE:
2” Valve

Closed 5.13 [130]
Open 6.88 [175]

3” Valve

Closed 7.88 [200]
Open 10.13 [257]

45°

AØ

EC

CW HW

Tangent Draw-Off (see note)

Figure 1

3

INSTALLATION

Service Connections

STATIONARY TRI-LEG KETTLES

MODEL A B C D E F (2”) F (3”) G (2”) G (3”) H J K L

KLS-20E 21[533] 18[457] 38[965] 23.25[641] 18.5[470] 14.75[375] 15.5[395] 18[457] 17.13[435] 13.38[340] 20.75[527] 60.5[1537] 16.5[419]

KLS-25E 21[533] 20.5[521] 36.75[933] 25.25[641] 18.5[470] 14.75[375] 15.5[394] 14.38[365] 13.38[340] 9.5[241] 17[432] 58[1473] 16.5[419]

KLS-30E 24[610] 20[508] 38[965] 28.25[718] 20[508] 16[406] 16.5[419] 15.75[400] 15[381] 11.25[286] 18.88[479] 63.5[1613] 18[457]

KLS-40E 26[660] 22.5[572] 38[965] 30.25[768] 21[533] 17[432] 18[457] 13.5[343] 12.5[318] 8.88[225] 16.38[416] 65[1651] 19.63[498]

KLS-60E 29.5[749] 26[660] 42[1067] 33.75[857] 20.63[524] 18[457] 19.25[489] 13.88[352] 12.88[327] 9.63[244] 17.13[435] 75[1905] 22.88[581]

KLS-80E 33[838] 28[711] 45[1143] 37[940] 22.38[568] 19.5[495] 20.5[521] 14.88[378] 13.88[352] 11.25[286] 18.63[473] 81[2058] 26[660]

KLS-100E 35.5[902] 30[762] 48[1219] 40[1016] 23.63[600] 21.5[546] 22.5[572] 15[381] 14.5[368] 13[330] 20.5[521] 87[2210] 29.13[740]

SERVICE CONNECTIONS

EC Electrical Connection to be as speci-

fied on data plate.

HW & CW Hot & Cold Water - 5/8” O.D. Tubing

(Optional)

MAXIMUM PRESSURE

All models 50 PSI (345 kPa)

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

MODEL PH KW

KLS-20E,

KLS-25E

KLS-30E

KLS-40E,
KLS-60E,

KLS-80E

KLS-100E

EC

1 12 57.7 54.4 50.0 N/A N/A N/A

3 12 33.3 31.5 28.9 18.2 16.7 14.4

1 15 72.1 68.2 62.5 N/A N/A N/A

3 15 41.6 39.4 36.1 22.8 20.9 18.0

1 18 86.5 81.8 75 N/A N/A N/A

3 18 50 47.2 43.3 27.3 25 21.7

3 24 66.6 63.0 57.7 36.5 33.4 28.9

3 33 (option) 91.6 86.6 79.4 50.1 45.9 39.7

DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MM]

AMPS

208V 220V 240V 380V 415V 480V

CW

HW
ADD 6[152] TO
DIMENSION D IF KETTLE
HAS OPTIONAL FAUCET

INSTALLATION

EC

Figure 2

4

Service Connections

STATIONARY PEDESTAL BASE KETTLES

DIMENSIONS

MODEL A B C D* E F (2”) F(3”) G(2”) G(3”) H J K L

KPS-20E

KPS-25E

KPS-30E

KPS-40E

KPS-60E

KPS-80E

KPS-100E

21

[533]

21

[533]

24

[610]

26

[660]

29.5

[749]

33

[838]

35.5

[902]

* Optional

SERVICE CONNECTIONS

18

[457]

20.5

[523]

20

[508]

22.5

[572]

26

[660]

28

[711]

30

[762]

38

[965]

36.75
[933]

38

[965

38

[965]

42

[1067]

45

[1143]

48

[1219]

25.25
[641]

25.25
[641]

28.25
[718]

30.25
[768]

33.75
[857]

37

[940]

40

[1016]

18.5

[470]

18.5

[470]

[508]

[533]

20.63
[524]

22.38
[568]

23.63
[600]

20

21

14.75
[375]

14.75
[375]

16

[406]

17

[432]

18

[457]

19.5

[495]

21.5

[546]

15.5

[394]

15.5

[394]

16.5

[419]

18

[457]

19.25
[489]

20.5

[521]

22.5

[572]

18

[457]

18

[457]

15.75
[400]

13.5

[343]

13.88
[352]

14.88
[378]

15

[381]

17.13
[435

17.13

[435]

15

[387]

12.5

[318]

12.88

[327]

13.88

[352]

14.5

[368]

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

13.38
[340]

9.5

[241]

11.25
[286]

8.88

[225]

9.63

[244]

11.25
[286]

13

[330]

20.75
[527]

17

[432]

18.88
[479]

16.38
[416]

17.13
[435]

18.63
[473]

20.5

[521]

60.5

[1537]

[1473]

63.5

[1613]

[1651]

[1905]

[2058]

[2210]

58

65

75

81

87

16.63
[422]

16.5

[419]

16.63
[422]

16.63
[422]

16.63
[422]

19.63
[498]

19.63
[498]

EC Electrical Connection to be as speci-

fied on data plate.

HW & CW Hot & Cold Water - 5/8” O.D. Tubing

(Optional)

MAXIMUM PRESSURE

All models 50 PSI (345 kPa)

DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MM]

Safety

NOTE:

Relief Valve

2” Valve

Closed 5.13 [130]
Open 6.88 [175]

3” Valve

Closed 7.88 [200]

E

F

See Note

Wall

Air Vent

EC

MODEL PH KW

KPS-20E,

KPS-25E

KPS-30E

KPS-40E,
KPS-60E,

KPS-80E

KPS-100E

CW HW

H

Optional Faucet Allow
Dimension “D”
Additional 6 [152]

AMPS

208V 220V 240V 380V 415V 480V

1 12 57.7 54.4 50.0 N/A N/A N/A

3 12 33.3 31.5 28.9 18.2 16.7 14.4

1 15 72.1 68.2 62.5 N/A N/A N/A

3 15 41.6 39.4 36.1 22.8 20.9 18.0

1 18 86.5 81.8 75 N/A N/A N/A

3 18 50 47.2 43.3 27.3 25 21.7

3 24 66.6 63.0 57.7 36.5 33.4 28.9

3 33 (option) 91.6 86.6 79.4 50.1 45.9 39.7

Pedestal

Detail

45°

Front

EC

J

L

4 Holes

Ø7/16 [11MM]

Equally Spaced

K

B

C

G

A

Figure 3

5

INSTALLATION

Installation Instructions

1. Select a location to provide drainage directly below

the tangent draw-off. Allow sufcient rear clearance

from wall for kettle cover to lift upright freely and com­pletely without obstructions.

2. Mark hole locations through anged adjustable feet
on KLT-__E models. Remove kettle.

3. Drill holes on marked hole locations, and insert ex­pansion shields to accommodate 5/16” size lag bolts.

4. Reposition kettle. On KLS-__E models level by mak-

ing necessary adjustments on anged feet.

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 anges or pedestal
base making contact with oor surface to fulll NSF
requirements. Wipe off excess sealant immediately.

6. A control box with power supply equivalent to electri­cal

7. Rating of kettle should be located conveniently near­by.

8. A waterproof electrical connection for power supply to
rear of control housing must be provided.

9. Ground kettle to terminal provided inside control
housing.

10. Turn power ON and check for proper operation.

INSTALLATION

6

Operating & Cleaning Instructions

OPERATION

1. Check kettle pressure gauge that reading indicates
20-25 vacuum for a cold kettle. If vacuum is insuf-

cient, air venting instructions must be followed. If
equipped with draw off valve ensure valve is closed.

2. Place kettle power switch in ON position.

3. Preheat kettle by turning thermostat knob to ‘8’ and
wait until temperature pilot light goes off.

NOTE: Food products with milk or egg base should

be placed into cold kettle and then the cook-

ing operation begun. Avoid sudden contact

of these food products to hot kettle bowl sur­face since caking/adhering will occur.

4. Place food product into kettle bowl. Close kettle cover.

5. Adjust thermostat knob to temperature cooking mode.
Setting of 6-7 will provide simmer and 8-10 low to roll­ing boil.

6. Turn both kettle power switch and thermostat knob
OFF when cooking has been completed.

7. Remove food product by ladling out of kettle bowl or
by opening draw-off valve and pouring into a suitable
container.

WARNING

DRAW OFF VALVE HAS A VUCANIZED RUB­BER COATED STEAM FOR BETTER SEALING.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. THIS MAY CAUSE
THE RUBBER TO PULL AWAY FROM STEAM
AND PERMANENTLY DAMAGE IT.

CLEANING

Your kettle should be cleaned immediately after each use
to prevent food residue from drying and adhering too ket­tle bowl and valve surfaces.

1. Turn power supply OFF to kettle

2. Rinse inside of kettle thoroughly. Drain kettle by tilt-

ing or if equipped wit-h drain valve, open valve and

remove all food particles. Close drain valve.

3. Using nylon brush. clean kettle with a mild detergent
and warm water rinse. Never use steel wool or scour­ing powder as they will scratch stainless steel. Food
adhering excessively to bowl surface may be loos­ened by allowing water to soak in a bowl at a low
temperature setting.

4. Open the draw-off to allow soap and water solution
to drain.

5. By hand, turn large hex nut on draw-off valve counter
clockwise until completely disengaged from thread.
Grasp valve knob and pullout valve steam and disc
slowly.

6. Avoid contact of valve disc with hard surfaces since
damage to disc may occur and result in valve leak­age. Wash the valve stem, disc and handles. Insert
nylon brush with detergent into interior of valve body
and tangent draw-off tube and brush vigorously.

7. Replace valve stem assembly and engage hex nut
fully by hand. Flush kettle with clean warm water and
leave valve open when kettle is not in use.

8. Wipe down exterior of kettle with clean damp cloth.

WARNING

It is NOT RECOMMENDED to use cleaning
agents that are corrosive.

Use of cleaning agents that contain chloride,
acids or salts are corrosive and may cause
pitting and corrosion when used over a period
of time; this will reduce the life of the appli­ance.

Should pitting or corrosion occur this is not
covered by warranty.

Follow the recommended cleaning instruc­tions Use detergent, warm water and rinse
thoroughly.

NEVER SPRAY WATER INTO ELECTRIC CON­TROLS.

7

OPERATION