Groen AHS-40 User 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
1055 Mendell Davis Drive, Jackson, MS 39272
888-994-7636, unifiedbrands.net
Please reference our website for the most
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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Floor Kettles
model DHS
Stainless Steel
2/3 Steam Jacketed
Kettle
Low Height
Floor Mounted
Tilting
Self-Contained
Gas Heated
40-Gallon Capacity
Description
Kettle shall be a Groen Model DHS (40 gallon) stainless
steel steam jacketed unit, operating with a self-contained
gas heated steam source contained within the unit.
Construction
Kettle interior shall be of 316 stainless steel with solid
one-piece welded construction. The console and all
exposed surfaces shall be stainless steel. All controls
shall be mounted on the front panel except the thermostat, which is mounted on the trunnion support arm.
The kettle body shall be mounted to a heavy-duty stainless steel tilt trunnion. The trunnion assembly is supported by the stainless steel enclosed base. The base shall be
provided with stainless steel tubular legs with adjustable
bullet feet. The enclosed support base shall contain a
smooth operating, self locking tilt mechanism, and shall
be of sanitary, drip-proof construction, with interior readily
accessible for installation or maintenance.
The unit shall be furnished with a heavy reinforced bar
rim with a welded-in butterfly shaped pouring lip for
maximum sanitation and durability. Faucet mounting
bracket is standard.
Finish
Kettle interior shall be polished to a 180 emery grit finish.
Exterior of kettle shall be finished to a bright high buff finish, ensuring maximum ease in cleaning and maintaining
brilliant 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 50 PSI. Unit shall be design
certified by the Canadian Standard Association. (Natural
and Propane only.) Unit shall be registered in Canada
with a CRN number.
Sanitation
Unit shall be designed and constructed to meet NSF
requirements and be NSF listed.
Drawoff
A 2” sanitary tangent drawoff is optional. (Add “T” to
model designation DHS/T). If drawoff is specified, outlet
shall be equipped with removable 1/4” perforated stainless steel strainer.
Self-contained Steam Source
Kettle shall have a gas-heated (natural or propane) selfcontained steam source to provide kettle temperatures of
150 to approximately 295˚F. Unit shall be factory charged
with water and rust inhibitor to ensure long life and minimum maintenance.
Controls
Controls shall include a regulating thermostat, pressure
gauge, safety tilt cut-off, safety valve, pressure limit control, water sight glass, low water cut off, a gas regulator
valve and electronic ignition module. Power ON switch,
Power ON indicator light, LOW WATER indicator light, and
Model DHS shown
heat indicator light are mounted on the kettle support side
console. Gas supply shall shut off automatically when unit
is tilted.
Performance Features
Patented fin tube burner assembly delivers 77-80% combustion efficiency; 40 Gallon Model has 150,000 BTU/HR
firing rate with 115,500 BTU/HR into the product
Electronic ignition to standing pilot is standard on all models.
Unit shall be thermostatically controlled to automatically
shut off when desired temperature is reached and turn on
when product temperature drops below desired setting.
Installation
Specify natural or propane. Unit requires 1/2” NPT gas line
connection and 115 volt electrical connection. No remote
steam source required.
Options/Accessories
Water fill faucets
2” tangent draw-off (TDO) valve with 1/4”
perforated strainer
Kettle brush kit
Lift off cover
Counterbalanced hinged cover
1/4” perforated strainer
1/8” perforated strainer
Solid disk strainer
Contour measuring strip
Gallon etch marks
Lip strainers
Pan carrier (40 and 60-gallon)
Origin of Manufacture
Kettle shall be designed and manufactured in the United
States.
Short Form
Groen Model DHS (40 gallon),
self-contained, gas heated
(specify natural or propane)
tilting, steam jacketed kettle.
All stainless steel construction with reinforced bar rim,
butterfly shaped pouring lip
and smooth action mechanical
tilt. Patented fin tube burner
assembly is 77-80% combustion efficiency, with electronic
ignition standard. NSF listed,
ASME code constructed for 50
PSI and CSA. design certified
(Natural & Propane gas only).
Requires 1/2” NPT gas line
and 115 volt electric service.
Made in USA.
Applications
Meat Dishes
Vegetables
Soups
Sauces
Pasta
Rice
Pie Fillings
Gravies
Poultry
Seafood
1055 Mendell Davis Drive, Jackson, MS 39272
888-994-7636, unifiedbrands.net
Please reference our website for the most
updated product information and specifications.
Groen Floor Kettles, Page 2
160187D
Revised 07/10
CER
MM
762
1194
784
876
940
483
1032
711
305
699
826
1537
1003
Model DHS
P/N 139159 REV B
191
40 GAL/152 LITRES
30
INCHES
TABLE OF DIMENSIONS
CAPACITY (GALLONS/LITRES)
ABC
6"
DISTANCE
RECOMMENDED
10" FOR SERVICING
INSTALLATION CLEARANCES
MINIMUM DISTANCE FROM
COMBUSTIBLE WALLS
6"
6"
LEFT SIDE
RIGHT SIDE
37
47
34 1/2
30 7/8
DFE
19
40 5/8
G
PROPANE GAS
NATURAL GAS
12
28
27 1/2
JHK
11" W.C.
12" W.C. MIN.
14" W.C. MAX.
3.5" W.C.
4.5" W.C. MIN.
14" W.C. MAX.
60 1/2
32 1/2
LPN
M
150,000
150,000
7 1/2
39 1/2
10"
WALL
STANDARD
FURNISHED AS
FAUCET BRACKET
(254)
MIN. REAR
CLEARANCE
FOR TILTING
GAS INLET
1/2" NPT
DO NOT SCALE DRAWING
SCALE: .05"=1"
18
5-1/2"
P/N 139159 REV B
(140)
K
POUR PATH MIN.
L
RIGHT SIDE VIEW
REAR 10"10"
PRESSURE
GAS OPERATING
INCOMMING
PRESSURE
FIRING RATE
RECOMMENDED
2" (51)
OPTIONAL
TANGENT
DRAWOFF
KETTLE IN
FULL TILT
POSITION
J
M
POUR PATH MAX.
GAS INLET
1/2" NPT
OPTIONAL
D
FAUCET
29"
(737)
6-1/8"
NOTES :
(156)
1. OPTIONAL EXTRA COST FEATURES:
(321)
12-5/8"
A. 2" TANGENT SANITARY DRAW-OFF
4-1/2"
(114)
B. FAUCET WITH SWING SPOUT
C. MODEL #31 LIFT OFF COVER.
2. DIMENSIONS IN BRACKETS ( ) ARE MM.
3. ELECTRICAL SUPPLY: 115/1/60 @5 AMPS.
4. CUSTOMER TO SUPPLY WATER RESISTANT
CONDUIT FITTING FOR ELECTRICAL SUPPLY.
KETTLE TILT
HANDLE
G
(191)
7-1/2" MAX.
ELECTRICAL
CL OF
H
R
ON
OFF
POWER
HEAT
BETWEEN 20" Hg to 30" Hg WHEN KETTLE IS COLD.
a. HEAT KETTLE UNTIL PRESSURE GAUGE SHOWS 5 PSI.
c. ALLOW LEVER TO SNAP CLOSED.
b. LIFT SAFETY VALVE LEVER TO VENT KETTLE.
1-2 LOW HEAT (SIMMER), 8-9 HIGH HEAT (BOIL)
LOW WATER
*** WARNING *** ESCAPING STEAM CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS !!
3. CHECK FOR VACUUM IN KETTLE. PRESSURE GAUGE SHOULD READ
2. CHECK FOR WATER IN KETTLE. LEVEL MUST BE ABOVE "MINIMUM".
1. READ AND UNDERSTAND OPERATORS MANUAL.
4. IF REQUIRED, ESTABLISH VACUUM.
2. SET THERMOSTAT TO "OFF".
6. HEAT LIGHT IS ON WHEN MAIN BURNER IS ON.
2. SET POWER SWITCH TO "OFF".
1. SET THERMOSTAT TO "OFF".
5. ROTATE THERMOSTAT UNTIL HEAT LIGHT IS ON.
4. SET POWER SWITCH TO "ON",
1. SET POWER SWITCH TO "OFF".
3. OPEN GAS SUPPLY VALVE.
TO STOP
TO START
BEFORE OPERATION
(114)
4-1/2"
(57)
2-1/4"
6" MIN. (152)
6"
(152)
ELECTRICAL
CL OF
C
(165)
6-1/2
B
A
ID
(117)
4-5/8"
E
N
TYP.
(46)
1-13/16"
P
6" MIN.
(152)
LEFT SIDE
CLEARANCE
WALL
TYP.
(51)
2"
2" (51)
ADJUSTABLE FEET
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
1/2" WATERTIGHT CONDUIT CONNECTOR
F
FRONT VIEW
PROVIDED (BACK SIDE) (SEE NOTE 4)
1055 Mendell Davis Drive, Jackson, MS 39272, 888-994-7636, unifiedbrands.net
© 2009 Unified Brands. All Rights Reserved. Unified Brands is a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Dover Corporation.
Floor Kettles
model DEES
Stainless Steel
2/3 Steam Jacketed
Kettle
Low Height
Floor Mounted
Tilting
Self-Contained
Electric Heated
40-Gallon Capacity
Description
Kettle shall be a Groen Model DEES (40 gallon) stainless steel steam jacketed unit, operating with an electric
heated steam source contained within unit.
Construction
Kettle interior shall be of type 316 stainless steel, with
solid one-piece welded construction. The console and all
exposed surfaces shall be stainless steel.
The kettle body shall be mounted in a heavy-duty stainless steel tilt trunnion. The trunnion assembly is supported by the stainless steel enclosed base. The base shall be
provided with stainless steel tubular legs with adjustable
bullet feet. The enclosed support base shall contain a
smooth operating, self-locking tilt mechanism, and shall
be of sanitary, drip-proof construction with interior readily
accessible for installation or maintenance.
The unit shall be furnished with a heavy reinforced bar
rim with a welded-in butterfly shaped pouring lip for
pouring control and durability. Faucet mounting bracket
is standard.
All electrical components to be contained within the
kettle and console. Designed for single point electrical
connection.
Finish
Kettle interior shall be polished to a 180 emery grit finish.
Exterior of kettle shall be finished to a bright high buff finish, ensuring maximum ease in cleaning and maintaining
brilliant appearance.
ASME Code, UL Listed, CRN Registered
Unit shall be ASME shop inspected, stamped and registered with the National Board for operation up to a maximum working pressure of 50 PSI. Unit shall be UL listed
for sale in USA and Canada. Unit shall be registered in
Canada with a CRN number.
Sanitation
Unit shall be designed and constructed to meet NSF
requirements and be NSF listed.
Drawoff
A 2” sanitary tangent drawoff is optional. (Add “T” to
model designation - DEES/T). If drawoff is specified, outlet
shall be equipped with removable 1/4” perforated stainless steel strainer.
Self-Contained Steam Source
Kettle shall have an electrically heated self-contained
steam source to provide kettle temperatures of 150°F to
approximately 295°F. Unit shall be factory charged with
water and rust inhibitor to ensure long life and minimum
maintenance.
Controls
Controls shall include a regulating thermostat, built-in
contactor, safety tilt cut-off, safety valve, pressure limit
control, pressure gauge, water sight glass, heat indicator
light and low water cutoff.
Performance Features
Model DEES shown
Unit shall be thermostatically controlled to automatically
shut off when the desired temperature setting is reached
and turn on when product temperature drops below
desired setting. Smooth action manual tilt allows for easy
pouring and transfer of kettle contents.
Installation
Specify 208, 240, or 480 Volt, single or three phase, for 60
cycle electric service.
Options/Accessories
Water fill faucets
Lift-off cover
Counterbalanced, spring assist
hinged cover kit
Solid disk strainer
1/4” perforated strainer
2” tangent draw-off (TDO) valve with 1/4”
perforated strainer
Kettle brush kit
1/8” perforated strainer
Contour measuring strip
Gallon etch marks
Lip strainer
Pan carrier
Single Phase Terminal Block Kit
Origin of Manufacture
Kettle shall be designed and manufactured in the United
States.
Short Form
Groen Model DEES (40 gallon), self-contained, tilting,
electric heated, stainless
steel steam jacketed kettle.
All stainless steel construction
with reinforced bar rim, butterfly shaped pouring lip and
smooth action mechanical tilt.
Kettle body shall be mounted
in heavy duty stainless steel
combination kettle support tilt
trunnion, which is supported
by stainless steel enclosed
base. NSF listed, ASME code
constructed for 50 PSI and UL
listed. Specify 208, 240, or
480 Volt, single or three phase
for 60 cycle. Made in USA.
Applications
Meat Dishes
Vegetables
Soups
Sauces
Pasta
Rice
Pie Fillings
Gravies
Poultry
Seafood
1055 Mendell Davis Drive, Jackson, MS 39272
888-994-7636, unifiedbrands.net
Please reference our website for the most
updated product information and specifications.
Groen Floor Kettles, Page 3
141182E
Revised 07/11
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