Market Forge FT-100L User Manual

DIRECT STEAM TILTING

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MODELS

 FT-20L - 20 gallon (76 liter), direct steam, tilting, tri-leg
 FT-30L - 30 gallon (114 liter), direct steam, tilting, tri-leg
 FT-40L - 40 gallon (152 liter), direct steam, tilting, tri-leg
 FT-60L - 60 gallon (227 liter), direct steam, tilting, quad-leg
 FT-80L - 80 gallon (303 liter), direct steam, tilting, quad-leg
 FT-100L - 100 gallon (380 liter), direct steam, tilting, quad-leg

DESCRIPTION

Will be a Market Forge direct steam connected, tilting steam jacketed
kettle constructed of welded satin finish stainless steel, type 304. A double
wall kettle interior will form a 2/3 steam jacket around the lower of the
kettle. The kettle bottom will be of elliptical design for superior heat circu­lation. The FT-20, 30 & 40 Gallon Kettles come standard with a 316 type
stainless steel inner liner. The FT-60, 80 & 100 Gallon Kettles come stan­dard with a 304 type stainless steel inner liner with the option to upgrade
to 316 type stainless steel.

The FT-20, 30 & 40L Kettle will be on a tri-leg mounting frame of stainless
steel pipe and the FT-60, 80 & 100L Kettle will be on a quad-leg mounting
frame of stainless steel pipe. Both the tri and quad stainless steel pipe
mounting frames will conceal the steam piping. Each leg will be fitted
with a four-hole adjustable flange foot for securing to the floor. A sealed
stainless steel tilt mechanism will permit the kettle to tilt forward a full 90°
for complete emptying. Tilting mechanism will be self-locking for positive

Tilting Tri-leg Kettle

stop action. Steam control valve will be mounted on right hand control box.

Unit will include as standard a steam control kit (STA-2), which includes a

FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT

steam trap, check valve, and a line strainer.

OPERATION WILL BE BY

Direct steam at 5-30 PSI (0.3-2.1 kg/cm2). Over 30 PSI (2.1 kg/cm2), a
pressure reducing valve is required.

STEAM FLOW REQUIREMENTS

34 lbs. (15.5 kg) steam per hour or 1 BHP per 20 gallons (76 liters) of
kettle capacity.

MODEL BHP/HR LBS STEAM/HR

FT-20L 1.0 34.5
FT-30L 1.5 52.0
FT-40L 2.0 69.0
FT-60L 3.0 103.5
FT-80L 4.0 138.0

FT-100L 5.0 172.5

SHIPPING WEIGHT

 FT-20L - 225 lbs (102 kg)  FT-60L - 315 lbs (143 kg)

 FT-30L - 275 lbs (125 kg)  FT-80L - 325 lbs (147 kg)

 FT-40L - 300 lbs (136 kg)  FT-100L - 350 lbs (159 kg)

TRI-LEG KETTLE

JOB NAME: ___________________________

ITEM NO.: ____________________________

NO. REQUIRED: _______________________

FT-30L shown

OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES

(at additional charge)

 Covers

 One-piece lift-off stainless steel cover
 One-piece counterbalance hinged stainless steel

cover

 Pantry Faucets

 12” double pantry faucet w/swing spout & bracket
 12” single pantry faucet w/swing spout & bracket
 18” double pantry faucet w/swing spout & bracket
 18” single pantry faucet w/swing spout & bracket
 Double kettle filler
 Single kettle filler
 Double faucet spray hose kit w/bracket & plumb-

ing
 60” water hose with quick disconnect
 Faucet bracket

 Draw-off Valves

 2” draw-off valve with perforated strainer
 3” draw-off valve with perforated strainer

 Tri-basket strainer
 Wall models (consult factory)
 Graduated measuring stick
 BFT - ball float trap
 PRV - pressure reducing valve
 Type 316 stainless steel liner for high acid content

products for models 60, 80 -100 gallons.

44 Lakeside Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401 USA • Tel: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

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DIRECT STEAM TILTING

TRI-LEG KETTLE

DETAILS & DIMENSIONS

DIMENSIONS

MODEL A B C D E F G H (2”) H (3”) J (2”) J (3”) K L M

FT-20L 21

[535]

FT-30L 24

[610]

FT-40L 26

[660]

FT-60L 29.5

[749]

FT-80L 33

[838]

FT-100L 35.5

[802]

18

[460]

20

[510]

22.5

[570]

26

[660]

28

[710]

30

[762]

37

[940]

37

[940]

37

[940]

40.5

[1029]

42.5

[1080]

42.5

[1080]

34.75
[885]

37.75
[960]

39.75

[1010]

43.25

[1100]

46.75

[1185]

49.25

[1251]

28.5

[724]

31.5

[800]

33.5

[850]

37

[940]

40.5

[1030]

43

[1092]

22

[558]

20.75
[527]

20.25
[514]

21.5

[546]

20

[506]

21

[533]

25.63
[651]

27.13
[689]

28.63
[727]

30.13
[765]

32.63
[828]

39.25
[997]

12

[305]

12.5

[317]

13

[330]

15.5

[394]

14.5

[368]

18

[457]

13.25
[337]

14.25
[362]

15.25
[387]

15.5

[394]

16.25
[413]

20.25
[514]

17

[432]

15

[381]

12.5

[318]

14.5

[368]

12.5

[318]

10.5

[267]

16.5
[419]

14.5
[368]

12

[305]

14

[356]

12

[305]

10

[254]

59.5

[1512]

62.5

[1588]

64

[1626]

74

[1879]

76

[1930]

79

[2007]

- 15.38

- 15.38

- 16.38

9.5

[241]

11

[279]

12.5

[318]

[391]

[391]

[416]

18.38
[467

19.88

[505]

21.5

[546]

NOTE: 60, 80 & 100 GALLON KETTLES ARE SUPPLIED WITH
2 REAR SUPPORT LEGS

SAFETY

RELIEF VALVE

STRAINER &

STEAM TRAP

Tilting Tri-leg Kettle

FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT

SERVICE CONNECTIONS

L

L

45°

ØA

CR

2” VALVE:

CLOSED 5.13 [130]
OPENED 6.88 [175]

SPRING ASSISTED COVER
(OPTIONAL)

70°

K

FOR OPTIONAL FAUCET

CW

COLD WATER/HOTWATER

HW

3/8” [10mm] O.D. TUBING

S

1.63 [41]

3” VALVE:

CLOSED 7.88 [200]
OPENED 10.13 [257]

MIN. CLEARANCE

SIDES
BACK

B

C

FLANGED FEET DETAIL

4 EQUALLY SPACED Ø7/16 [11]
HOLES ON 2.835 [72] B.C.

JACKETED
DRAIN VALVE

0
0

S Steam Supply - 3/4” NPS (19mm) at 5-30 PSI (0.3-

2.1 kg/cm2). Optional 5-45 PSI (0.3-3.1 kg/cm2).*

CW Cold Water - 5/8” O.D. Tubing (Optional)

HW Hot Water - 5/8” O.D. Tubing (Optional)

CR Condensate Return - 1/2” NPS (13mm)†

* Pressure reducing valve is required if incoming pressure
exceeds rating at kettle.

OPTIONAL FAUCET

2” OR 3” TANGENT

DRAW OFF VALVE

(OPTIONAL)

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PRINTED IN U. S. A.
SPEC SHEET: 14-0141 Rev B (12/15)

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The manufacturer reserves the right to modify materials and specifications without notice.

DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MM]

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