Groen AHS General Manual
Floor Kettles
model AHS
Stainless Steel
Steam Jacketed
Kettle
Low Height
Floor Mounted
Stationary
Self-Contained
Gas Heated
40-Gallon Capacity
Description
Kettle shall be a Groen Model AHS (40 gallon) stainless
steel, self-contained, steam jacketed kettle operating
from gas heated steam source contained within the unit.
Construction
Kettle interior shall be of type 316 stainless steel, with
solid one-piece construction. All exposed surfaces shall
be stainless steel. All controls shall be contained within
front control enclosure.
Kettle body is sheathed in stainless steel and insulated with fiber bat insulation. Unit provided with three
adjustable legs for leveling. Faucet mounting bracket is
standard.
Finish
Interior of kettle shall be polished to a 180 emery grit
finish. Exterior shall be finished to a uniform #3 finish
ensuring maximum ease in cleaning and maintaining
appearance.
ASME Code, CSA (Formerly AGA)
Design Certified, CRN Registered
Unit shall be ASME shop inspected, stamped and registered with the National Board for operation up to a maximum working pressure of 30 PSI. Unit shall be Design
Certified by the Canadian Standard Association. Unit shall
be registered in Canada with a CRN number.
Sanitation
Unit shall be designed and manufactured to meet NSF
requirements and be NSF listed.
Drawoff Valve
Unit shall have a 2” sanitary tangent drawoff which is
made of 316 stainless steel. Valve has durable insulated
handle, Dupont Viton™ compression sealing disk and is
easy to disassemble without tools. The drain outlet shall
be equipped with a removable 1/4” perforated stainless
steel strainer.
Cover
Cover shall be furnished with No. 51 counterbalanced
actuator designed to maintain the cover in an open or
closed position.
Controls
All controls shall be contained in a stainless steel enclosure. Controls include a regulating thermostat, pressure
gauge, power-ON switch, power-ON indicator light, heat
indicator light, low water indicator light, water sight
gauge, pressure safety valve, pressure limit control, low
water cut off, a gas regulator valve and electronic ignition
module; with all operating controls front mounted.
Model AHS shown
Performance/Features
Unit shall be thermostatically controlled to automatically
shut off when desired temperature is reached and turn
on when product temperature drops below desired setting. Electronic ignition to standing pilot is standard on all
models. Outer sheathing and fiber insulation retain heat and
keep kettle exterior cool to the touch.
Self-Contained Steam Source
Kettle shall have a gas-heated, self-contained steam source
to provide kettle temperatures of 150 to approximately
250°F. Unit shall be factory charged with water and rust
inhibitor to ensure long life and minimum maintenance.
Installation
Specify natural or propane. Unit requires 1/2” NPT gas line
connection and 115 volt electric supply to operate controls.
No remote steam source required.
Options/Accessories
Basket inserts (TRI-BC)
Water fill faucets
1/8” perforated strainer
1/4” perforated strainer
Solid disk strainer
Kettle brush kit
Contour measuring strip
Gallon etch marks
Origin of Manufacture
Kettle shall be designed and manufactured in
the United States.
Short Form
Groen Model AHS (40 gallon), self contained Natural/
Propane (specify) gas heated
stainless steel steam jacketed
kettle, complete with 2” sanitary tangent draw-off valve,
and No. 51 spring assisted
cover. Steam jacket is insulated and ASME code constructed for maximum working pressure of 30 PSI. Unit
is thermostatically controlled,
with electronic ignition as
standard. CSA design certified and NSF listed. Requires
1/2” gas supply and 115 Volt
electric service. Made in the
USA.
Applications
Meat Dishes
Vegetables
Soups
Sauces
Pasta
Rice
Pie Fillings
Gravies
Poultry
Seafood
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updated product information and specifications.
Groen Floor Kettles, Page 1
141180D
Revised 07/10
CER
822
139158 REV. A
660
MM
150 L
40 GAL.
26
32 3/8
INCH
TABLE OF DIMENSIONS
A
DIM.
DISTANCECOMBUSTIBLE WALLS
B
8" FOR SERVICING
CAP.
772
30 3/8
C
4"
638
27 1/8
D
1327
54 1/4
E
63525
1099
43 1/4
G
F
10" W.C.
3.5" W.C.
NATURAL GAS PROPANE GAS
965
38
H
12" W.C. MIN.
5" W.C. MIN.
178
7
J
14" W.C. MAX. 14" W.C. MAX.
381
152
6
15
L
K
115,000 115,000
1822
71 3/4
M
152
6
N
543
21 3/8
P
533
21
R
Model AHS
P/N 139158 REV A
SCALE: .04 =1
DO NOT SCALE DRAWING
M
OPEN
W/COVER
P
7-1/2
L
GAS CONNECTION: 1/2" NPT
INSTALLATION CLEARANCES
MINIMUM DISTANCE FROM RECOMMENDED
4"
(102)
2' 2"
2"
LEFT SIDE
RIGHT SIDE
REAR CLEARANCE
4"
REAR
C DIA.
30 PSI
SAFETY VALVE
ASME APPROVED
PRESSURE
GAS OPERATING
PRESSURE
INCOMMING
FIRING RATE
RECOMMENDED
2"
MIN. SIDE
CLEARANCE
30°
SERVICE CONNECTIONS AND NOTES:
6-3/4
4-3/4
1. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION: 115V,
KETTLE
(171)
4" (102)
(102)
1 PH, 60 HZ, 2 AMPS
3. DIMENSIONS IN BRACKETS ( ) ARE MM.
2. GAS CONNECTION: 1/2 NPT.
LEG POSITION
F
B
O.D.
COVER OPEN
OTHER VIEWS)
(NOT SHOWN IN
SEE NOTES 4 & 5
TOP VIEW
A
I.D.
9-1/2
K
DRAWOFF
2" TANGENT
RIGHT SIDE VIEW
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION: 7/8" DIA.
J
ADJUSTABLE
FAUCET
BRACKET
BULLET FEET
FRONT VIEW
'N' DIA.
FLUE OUTLET
DRAFT DIVERTER
D
2"
MIN. SIDE
E
CLEARANCE
18"
(457)
FLUE
HEIGHT
G
H
RIM
HEIGHT
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