Groen TDB-7-20 Installation Manual

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - KEEP FOR OPERATOR - IMPORTANT INFORMATION -

OPERATOR AND SERVICE MANUAL OM/SM-TDB/7(CE)

Part Number 128433 INTERNATIONAL

MODEL: TDB/7 (CE)

Steam Jacketed Kettle

Self-Contained
Electric heated
Table top mounted
Stainless Steel
Tilting

Crank Tilt Model

THIS MANUAL MUST BE RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. READ, UNDERSTAND
AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL.

FOR YOUR SAFETY
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS
IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.

Pull Tilt Model

OM/SM-TDB/7(CE)

IMPORTANT — READ FIRST — IMPORTANT

THESE APPLIANCES MUST BE INSTALLED BY A COMPETENT PERSON IN CONFORMITY WITH THE
INSTALLATION AND SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS AND NATIONAL REGULATIONS IN FORCE AT THE TIME.
PARTICULAR ATTENTION MUST BE PAID TO THE FOLLOWING:

I. E. E. REGULATIONS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
ELECTRICITY AT WORK REGULATIONS
HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK ACT
FIRE PRECAUTIONS ACT
LOCAL AND NATIONAL BUILDING REGULATIONS

USERS SHOULD BE CONVERSANT WITH APPROPRIATE PROVISIONS OF THE FIRE PRECAUTIONS ACT.
IN PARTICULAR THEY SHOULD BE AWARE OF THE NEED FOR REGULAR SERVICING BY A COMPETENT
PERSON TO ENSURE CONTINUED SAFE AND EFFICIENT APPLIANCE PERFORMANCE.

WARNING: TO PREVENT SHOCKS, APPLIANCES WHETHER GAS OR ELECTRIC, MUST BE EARTHED.
UPON COMPLETION OF INSTALLATION, THE OWNERS MANUAL SHOULD BE HANDED TO USERS AND

THE INSTALLER SHOULD INSTRUCT RESPONSIBLE PERSON(S) IN THE CORRECT OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF THE APPLIANCE.

THIS EQUIPMENT IS ONLY FOR PROFESSIONAL USE, AND SHALL BE OPERATED BY QUALIFIED
PERSONS. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SUPERVISOR OR EQUIVALENT TO ENSURE THAT USERS
WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, AND TO DRAW ATTENTION TO THE FACT THAT, SOME PARTS WILL,
BY NECESSITY, BECOME VERY HOT AND WILL CAUSE BURNS IF TOUCHED ACCIDENTALLY.

UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, PARTS WHICH HAVE BEEN PROTECTED BY THE MANUFACTURER ARE
NOT TO BE ADJUSTED BY THE INSTALLER.

BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY SERVICING, ENSURE THAT THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY IS DISCONNECTED.
WARNING: THE UNIT MUST BE INSTALLED BY PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO WORK WITH

ELECTRICITY. IMPROPER INSTALLATION CAN RESULT IN INJURY TO PERSONNEL
AND/OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT. THE UNIT MUST BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE

WITH APPLICABLE CODES.
CAUTION: SHIPPING STRAPS ARE UNDER TENSION AND CAN SNAP BACK WHEN CUT.
WARNING: TO AVOID DAMAGE OR INJURY, FOLLOW THE WIRING DIAGRAM EXACTLY WHEN

CONNECTING A UNIT.
WARNING: BEFORE CLEANING THE OUTSIDE OF THE KETTLE, DISCONNECT ELECTRIC POWER .

KEEP WATER AND SOLUTIONS OUT OF CONTROLS AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS.
NOTICE: DO NOT USE ANY DE-GREASER THAT CONTAINS POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE OR SODIUM

HYDROXIDE OR THAT IS ALKALINE.
WARNING: USE OF ANY REPLACEMENT PARTS OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED BY GROEN OR

THEIR AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR VOIDS ALL WARRANTIES AND CAN RESULT IN

BODILY INJURY TO THE OPERATOR AND DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT. SERVICE BY

OTHER THAN FACTORY-AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL WILL VOID ALL WARRANTIES.
WARNING: HIGH VOLTAGE EXISTS INSIDE CONTROL COMPARTMENTS. DISCONNECT FROM

BRANCH BEFORE SERVICING. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR

DEATH.
CAUTION: BE SURE ALL OPERATORS READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THE OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS, CAUTIONS, AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL.
WARNING: THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN THE COMMERCIAL HEATING, COOKING AND

HOLDING OF WATER AND FOOD PRODUCTS, PER THE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN

THIS MANUAL. ANY OTHER USE COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR

DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT AND WILL VOID WARRANTY.

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WARNING: AVOID ALL DIRECT CONTACT WITH HOT EQUIPMENT SURFACES. DIRECT SKIN

CONTACT COULD RESULT IN SEVERE BURNS.
WARNING: AVOID ALL DIRECT CONTACT WITH HOT FOOD OR WATER IN THE KETTLE. DIRECT

CONTACT COULD RESULT IN SEVERE BURNS.
CAUTION: DO NOT OVER FILL THE KETTLE WHEN COOKING, HOLDING OR CLEANING. KEEP

LIQUIDS A MINIMUM OF 2-3” (5-8 cm) BELOW THE KETTLE BODY RIM TO ALLOW

CLEARANCE FOR STIRRING, BOILING AND SAFE PRODUCT TRANSFER.
WARNING: TAKE SPECIAL CARE TO AVOID CONTACT WITH HOT KETTLE BODY OR HOT PRODUCT

WHEN ADDING INGREDIENTS, STIRRING OR TRANSFERRING PRODUCT TO ANOTHER

CONTAINER.
WARNING: WHEN TILTING KETTLE FOR PRODUCT TRANSFER:

1) WEAR PROTECTIVE OVEN MITT AND PROTECTIVE APRON.

2) USE CONTAINER DEEP ENOUGH TO CONTAIN AND MINIMIZE PRODUCT SPLASHING.

3) PLACE CONTAINER ON STABLE, FLAT SURFACE, AS CLOSE TO KETTLE AS
POSSIBLE.

4) STAND TO LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE OF KETTLE WHILE POURING. DO NOT STAND
DIRECTLY IN POUR PATH OF HOT CONTENTS.

5) POUR SLOWLY, MAINTAIN CONTROL OF KETTLE, AND RETURN KETTLE BODY TO
UPRIGHT POSITION AFTER CONTAINER IS FILLED OR TRANSFER IS COMPLETE.

6) DO NOT OVER-FILL CONTAINER. AVOID DIRECT SKIN CONTACT WITH HOT
CONTAINER AND ITS CONTENTS.

CAUTION: KEEP FLOORS IN FRONT OF KETTLE WORK AREA CLEAN AND DRY. IF SPILLS OCCUR,

CLEAN IMMEDIATELY, TO AVOID SLIPS OR FALLS.

WARNING: FAILURE TO CHECK SAFETY VALVE OPERATION PERIODICALLY COULD RESULT IN

PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.

WARNING: WHEN TESTING, AVOID ANY EXPOSURE TO THE STEAM BLOWING OUT OF THE SAFETY

VALVE. DIRECT CONTACT COULD RESULT IN SEVERE BURNS.

WARNING: BEFORE REPLACING ANY PARTS, DISCONNECT THE UNIT FROM THE ELECTRIC POWER

SUPPLY.

WARNING: KEEP WATER AND SOLUTIONS OUT OF CONTROLS AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT.

NEVER SPRAY OR HOSE THE SUPPORT HOUSING OR ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS.

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Table of Contents

IMPORTANT OPERATOR WARNINGS .........................................................2

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION .................................................................5

INSPECTION & UNPACKING .................................................................7

INSTALLATION ............................................................................8

INITIAL START-UP .........................................................................9

OPERATION .............................................................................10

SEQUENCE OF OPERATION ................................................................12

MAINTENANCE ..........................................................................13

TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................15

CLEANING ...............................................................................19

PARTS LISTS ............................................................................21

SCHEMATICS ............................................................................25

SERVICE LOG ............................................................................26

REFERENCES ............................................................................26

WARRANTY ..............................................................................27

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Equipment Description

OM/SM-TDB/7(CE)

The Groen TDB/7 is a table top, tilting, steam
jacketed kettle with a thermostatically controlled,
self-contained, electrically-heated steam supply and
appropriate controls, mounted on a sturdy base. The
Model TDB/7 is available in 20 or 40 - quart capacity.

The body of the TDB/7 Kettle is constructed of
stainless steel, welded into one solid piece. The
kettle is furnished with a reinforced rim and a
butterfly shaped pouring lip. It has a steam jacket
rated for pressures up to 50 PSIG. Kettle finish is
180 emery grit on the inside and bright semi-deluxe
on the outside. A tilt handle allows the operator to
manually tilt the kettle body in a controlled manner. A
crank tilt model is also available. Pouring height
accepts pans up to 4 inches high on a table top.

A built-in steam generator, sized for the kettle
capacity and heated by electricity, delivers steam
into the jacket. “Airless” operation of the steam
jacket permits uniform, efficient heating at
temperatures as low as 150°F and as high as 295°F.
In addition to the adjustable thermostat for operating
control, the unit has a tilt cut-off switch, low water
cut-off, safety valve, and high-limit pressure switch
as safety features. A heating indicator light,
pressure gauge, and sight glass are provided for
monitoring kettle operation.

A single electrical connection is required for
installation. The unit may be ordered for use with 230
Volt single phase or 400 Volt three phase power.

KETTLE CHARACTERISTICS

TDB/7-20+ TDB/7-40
Kettle Capacity 20 qts. 18.8 liters 40 qts. 37.6 liters
Jacket Capacity 4 qts. 3.7 liters 5 qts. 4.7 liters
Diameter 14” 36 cm 16-1/2” 42 cm
Depth 11” 28 cm 14-1/4” 36 cm
Base Width 24” 60 cm 24” 60 cm
Base Depth 16” 41 cm 16” 41 cm
KW at 230 Volt Single Phase 7.8 13.3
KW at 400 Volt Three Phase 7.8 13.3
Rated Amp Load - 1M 33 57
Rated Amp Load - 3M 11 (L1, L2, L3) 19 (L1, L2, L3)

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Models

Pull Tilt TDB/7, CE Model

Crank Tilt TDB/7, CE Model

Optional equipment available with any model:

1. Stand that supports the unit and holds a pan in position for filling

2. Lift-off cover

3. Basket insert

4. Fill faucet

5. Manual stirrers (factory installed)

6. Motor driven agitator (factory installed)

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Inspection & Unpacking

OM/SM-TDB/7(CE)

The unit will arrive in a heavy shipping carton and will
be attached to a skid. Immediately upon receipt,
inspect the carton carefully for exterior damage.

CAUTION
SHIPPING STRAPS ARE UNDER TENSION
AND CAN SNAP BACK WHEN CUT. TAKE
CARE TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR
DAMAGE TO THE UNIT BY STAPLES LEFT
IN THE WALLS OF THE CARTON.

Carefully cut the polyester straps around the carton
and detach the sides of the box from the skid. Pull
the carton up off the unit.

Thoroughly inspect the unit for concealed damage.
Report any shipping damage or incorrect shipments
to the delivery agent.

Write down the model number, serial number, and
installation date, and retain this information

for future reference. Space for these entries is
provided at the top of the Service Log at the back of
this manual. Keep this manual on file and available
for operators to use.

CAUTION
THIS UNIT WEIGHS 140 TO 163 LB. (64 TO
74 KG). INSTALLER SHOULD OBTAIN
HELP AS NEEDED TO LIFT THIS WEIGHT
SAFELY.

When installation is to begin, carefully cut the straps
which hold the unit on the skid. Lift the unit straight
up off the skid. Examine packing materials to be
sure loose parts are not discarded with the materials.

Attach the tilt handle (normally shipped inside the
kettle) by carefully threading it into the socket on the
trunnion support. Be careful to avoid cross-threading
fine socket threads. This step is unnecessary if the
kettle is a crank tilt model.

The TDB/7 is shipped from the factory strapped on a
pallet. If the unit is a pull tilt model, the handle is packed
inside the kettle for shipment.

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Installation

The Groen Kettle is provided with
complete internal wiring. It is ready for
immediate connection. A wiring diagram
is provided in this manual and on the
inside of the control housing service
panel. Any mechanical or electrical changes must be
approved by Groen’s Food Service Engineering
Department.

WARNING
INSTALLATION OF THE KETTLE MUST BE
DONE BY PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO
WORK WITH ELECTRICITY. IMPROPER
INSTALLATION CAN RESULT IN INJURY
TO PERSONNEL AND/OR DAMAGE TO
EQUIPMENT.

The completed unit has been operated at the factory
to test all controls and heater elements.

1. Set the kettle in place and level it. The base
should be securely fastened to a table or work
surface. Four 3/8”-16 N.C. threaded couplings
are provided in the base of unit. Installation
under a ventilation hood is recommended.

2. Provide electrical power as specified on the
electrical information plate attached to the
equipment. Observe all local and national
codes, and all regulations in force at the time
of installation.

3. The equipment is shipped ready for three
phase operation. Refer to the wiring diagram
for single phase operation.

4. Bring the electrical service through the
entrance at the rear of the support housing,
making a watertight connection with the
incoming lines. (A BX connection is not
recommended.) Observe all local and
national codes, and all regulations in force at
the time of installation.

DANGER
ELECTRICALLY GROUND THE UNIT AT
THE TERMINAL PROVIDED. FAILURE TO
GROUND UNIT COULD RESULT IN
ELECTROCUTION AND DEATH.

5. Confirm that the jacket water level is above
mid point of sight glass. If the level is low,
follow the instructions under “Jacket Filling
and Water Treatment,” Page 14.

6. Electrically earth the unit at the terminal
provided.

7. Equipotential terminal: In accordance with
national regulations, the unit has been fitted
with an equipotential terminal.

TDB/7 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

VOLTAGE PHASE KW AMPS KW AMPS

230 1 7.8 33 13.3` 57
400 3 7.8 11.2 13.3 19

20 QUARTS 40 QUARTS

ELECTRICAL SUPPLY CONNECTION

REQUIREMENTS

Unit TDB/7-20 TDB/7-40

230V - 1 Phase 33 Amps 57 Amps
400V - 3 Phase 33 Amps 57 Amps

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Initial Start-Up

IMPORTANT:
BE SURE ALL OPERATORS READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THE OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS, CAUTIONS, AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL.

Now that the kettle has been installed, you should
test it to ensure that the unit is operating correctly.

1. Remove all literature and packing materials
from inside and outside of the unit.

2. Confirm that the kettle tilts properly. Either
turn the crank or use the handle to tilt the
kettle and return it to the upright position.

2. Turn on the electrical service to the unit.

3. Pour two to four liters of water into the kettle.

4. Following “To Start Kettle” instructions in the
“Operation” section of this manual, begin
heating the water at the highest thermostat
setting. The heating indicator light should
come on immediately, and heating should
continue until the water boils.

WARNING

AVOID ALL DIRECT CONTACT WITH HOT
SURFACES. DIRECT SKIN CONTACT
COULD RESULT IN SEVERE BURNS.

AVOID ALL DIRECT CONTACT WITH HOT
FOOD OR WATER IN THE KETTLE.
DIRECT CONTACT COULD RESULT IN
SEVERE BURNS.

5. To shut down the unit, turn the thermostat dial to
“OFF”.

If the unit functions as described above, it is ready
for use. If the unit does not function as intended,
contact your local Groen Certified Service Agency.

A simple turn of the thermostat controls the Groen

TBD/7 Kettle

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