Groen TDHC General Manual

Table Top Kettles

model TDHC

Stainless Steel
2/3 Steam Jacketed
Kettle

Table Top
Crank Tilt
Self-Contained
Gas Heated
20, 24, 40 and 48-Quart
Capacity

Description

Kettle shall be a Groen Model TDHC (specify 20, 24, 40 or
48-quart) stainless steel, self-contained crank tilt, steam
jacketed unit operating from a gas heated steam source
contained within unit.

Construction

Kettle shall be of 304 stainless steel, one-piece welded
construction. All exposed surfaces shall be stainless steel.
All controls shall be contained in a gasketed enclosure.
Unit shall be furnished with a heavy reinforced rim with
a welded in butterfly shaped pouring lip for durability and
pouring control.

The crank tilt handle shall be on the right side support
and provide easy and precise one hand tilting of kettle
body. Faucet bracket is standard and mounted on rear of
electrical control box.

Finish

Interior of kettle 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

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 CSA. (formerly AGA).

Sanitation

Unit shall be designed and constructed to meet NSF and
known health department and sanitation codes, and be
NSF listed.

Self-Contained Steam Source

Kettle shall have a gas-heated (natural and propane
gases C.S.A. certified; consult factory for butane or
butane/propane mixture), self-contained steam source
to provide kettle temperatures of 150° to approximately
295°F. Unit shall be factory charged with water and rust
inhibitors to ensure long life and minimum maintenance.

Controls

Controls shall include a thermostat, pressure gauge, gas
regulator valve, heating indicator lamp, on/off switch,
front mounted water sight glass and electronic spark
ignition.

Safety Features

Kettle shall have safety tilt cut-off (cuts off heat when
tilted to 12º and above), pressure relief valve, high limit
pressure switch, and low water cut-off. Gas supply shuts
off automatically when unit is tilted. 24V control system.

Performance/Features

Patented fin tube burner assembly delivers efficient
combustion. The 20/24 quart unit shall have 31,000 BTU/
hr firing rate and the 40/48 quart unit shall have a 52,000
BTU/hr firing rate. Electronic spark ignition is standard.

Unit shall be thermostatically controlled to automatically
shut off when desired temperature is reached and turn on
when product temperature drops below desired setting.
Crank tilt design shall make it possible for one person
to easily tilt kettle, even when kettle is filled to capacity.
Pouring height allows filling of 4” high pans on the table
top.

Installation

Specify natural, propane, butane or specific propane/butane
mixture. Unit requires 1/2” NPT gas line connection and
115 volt electric supply for spark ignition. Remote steam
source is not required.

Options/Accessories

Basket insert
Single water pantry faucet with swing spout
Double water pantry faucet with swing spout
Pre-rinse spray faucet with bracket
Lift off cover
Holder for lift-off cover
Stand mounting (Model TS/9 stand available)
316 stainless steel interior
Kettle brush kit
Lip strainers
Gallon etch marks

Origin Of Manufacture

Kettle shall be designed and manufactured in
the United States.

Short Form

Unit shall be a Groen Model
TDHC (Specify 20, 24, 40
or 48 quart) self-contained
(Specify natural, propane
butane or mixture) crank
tilting, gas heated stainless
steel steam jacketed
kettle. Controls in gasketed
compartment, with heavy
reinforced rim with welded
butterfly shaped pouring lip
and smooth action manual
crank tilt standard. NSF listed,
ASME code constructed for
50 PSI maximum, and design
certified by CSA (formerly
AGA) and CGA Electronic
spark ignition standard. 20/24
and 40/48 quart models to
have 31,000 and 52,000 BTU/
hr firing rate respectively.
Requires 1/2” NPT gas line
and 115 volt electric service.
Made In U.S.A.

Applications

Browning Meats
Vegetables
Soups
Sauces
Pasta
Rice
Pie Fillings
Gravies
Chili
Stews

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888-994-7636, unifiedbrands.net

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143945D

Revised 10/10

Model TDHC

P/N 137718 REV C

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