Market Forge FCT-4CE User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Self-Contained Electric Steam Jacketed Kettles

MODELS: FCT-4CE
FCT-6CE
FCT-10CE
FCT-12CE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INSTALLATION ...............................................................................1-2

OPERATION ................................................................................... 3

MAINTENANCE ..............................................................................

ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST ...........................................................5-9

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INSTALLATION

18"

457mm

1 1"/4

32mm

14 1/2"

368mm

2 1/4"
57mm

10"

254mm

12 1/2"

317mm

MARK (4) CORNERS

ON COUNTER

INSTALLATION ON COUNTER SURFACE:

Position kettle on counter allowing sufcient rear

1.
clearance from wall to tilt freely and completely
without obstruction.

Mark (4) corner locations of kettle base, as shown

2.
in Figure 1.

Remove kettle from counter and locate position of

3.
4 holes as per above drawing. Drill four 7/6” diam­eter holes.

Apply a continuous bead of Silastic or other equiv-

4.
alent sealant along the complete perimeter edge
of the kettle base.

Use 5/16 - 18 x 1 1/2” Hex Cap Screws with suit-

5.

able at washers to bolt down.

Wipe off excess sealant.

6.

A Control Box with power supply equivalent to

7.
Electrical Rating of kettle should be located con­veniently nearby.

A waterproof electrical connection for power sup-

8.
ply to console housing must be provided.

Ground kettle to terminal provided inside console

9.
housing.

Turn power ON and check for proper operation.

10.

MODELS:  FCT- 4CE  FCT- 6CE
 FCT-10CE  FCT-12CE

Water Tight Controls will be integrally mounted to the
kettle and control console and includes an on-off switch,
solid state temperature controller with pilot light, low
water shut off light, pressure/vacuum gauge, pressure
safety valve, and air bleed vent. Kettle will operate in
a temperature range of approximately 100o to 298oF
(38o-148oC) at a pressure not to exceed 50 PSI (3.5 kg/

cm2). Mounting base will include kettle mounting lugs

concealed inside a rectangular enclosure.
OPERATION SHALL BE BY: *Optional at extra cost.
Electrically, self-generating closed steam system
equipped for operation on:

 208 VAC, 1 Phase or  3 Phase, 50/60 Hz.
 240 VAC, 1 Phase or  3 Phase, 50/60 Hz.
 *480 VAC, 3 Phase, 50/60 Hz.
 220/380 VAC, 3 Phase 4 wire 50Hz.
 240/415 VAC, 3 Phase 4 wire 50Hz.

OPTIONAL AT EXTRA COST:

 One piece lift off stainless steel cover.
 Stainless steel wire basket.
 Low, Open, Stainless Steel Stand.

(30’’ Wide x 20’’ High)

 Vegetable Strainer.
 30” Lowboy Stainless Steel Stand with Sink

Drain. (4, 6, 10 and 12 Gallon Only)

Figure 1.

DESCRIPTION: Will be a Market Forged self-generat­ing, countertop tilting kettle, with hand crank.



FCT-4CE 4 Gallon 16 Liter Capacity



FCT-6CE 6 Gallon 23 Liter Capacity



FCT-10CE 10 Gallon 38 Liter Capacity



FCT-12CE 12 Gallon 45 Liter Capacity

Kettle will be constructed of welded satin nish, type

316, stainless steel. The kettle will be jacketed by an
outer kettle, which encloses heating element, water
and anti-freeze required to generate steam. Heating
element can be easily removed for service and will
automatically shut off when kettle is tilted to prevent
element damage. Kettle will be equipped with crank
handle with positive stop.

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INSTALLATION

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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

MODEL pH

FCT-4CE

FCT-6CE

FCT-10CE

FCT-12CE

MODEL CAPACITY A B C D E F G H J K L M

FCT-4CE 4 Gal.

FCT-6CE 6 Gal.

FCT-10CE 10 Gal.

FCT-12CE 12 Gal.

1
3

1
3

1
3

1
3

16 Liters

23 Liters

38 Liters

45 Liters

208V 230V 240V 380V 415V 480V

kW Amp kW Amp kW Amp kW Amp kW Amp kW Amp

7.5

7.53620.8

7.5

7.53620.8

121257.6

33.31212

121257.6

33.31212

inmm12

305

inmm12

30514356256381538725638410228711

inmm16

40615381

inmm16

40617432

7.5

7.5

7.5

7.5

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25.5

64819486

27.5

69919486

32.6

18.8

32.6

18.8

52.2

30.212125028.9 12 18.3 12 16.7 12 14.5

52.2

30.212125028.9 12 18.3 12 16.7 12 14.5

7.5

31.3

7.5

18.1 7.5 11.4 7.5 10.4 7.5 9

7.5

31.3

7.5

18.1 7.5 11.4 7.5 10.4 7.5 9

CAPACITY

15

38725638410228711

28 7/8

734410228711

28 7/8

734410230762

6 1/8

15613330

6 1/8

15613330

6 1/8

15613330

6 1/8

15613330

12 3/4

32410254

12 3/4

32410254

12 3/4

12 3/4

324

12 3/4

12 3/4

324

324

324

6 1/8

156

6 1/8

156

6 1/8

156

6 1/8

156

Figure 2.