Market Forge FTM-100LE Service Manual

FTM-LE SERIES

SINGLE OR TWIN ELECTRIC STEAM MIXER KETTLE

COMPLETE WITH HYDRAULIC POWER TILT BRIDGE

PARTS AND SERVICE MANUAL

EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

Trunnion block bearings, tted with a grease nipple
should be lled with grease every couple of months or
more frequently if so required. They are located in each
console box and support the kettle for ease of tilting. The
segment gear and worm should be greased at the same
time if required. These are located in the tilt console box.
No other general maintenance is required other than ad-

hering to the Cleaning Procedure instructions.

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM SERVICE:

Set up regular schedule for checking the oil temperature,
hydraulic hoses and keeping the equipment clean. A thick
layer of dirt acts as an insulation and prevents the hydrau­lic system from cooling.

The hydraulic system has been adjusted and tested at

the factory and no adjustment should be needed. If the
unit fails to operate properly, all service work must be per­formed by a qualied service agent.

A thermostat controlled cooling system has been in­stalled in the hydraulic system to maintain oil tempera-

tures while in operation. The oil is cooled by cold water
owing through a heat exchanger alongside of the oil. A

thermostat activates at 1400 Fahrenheit oil temperature

opening the valve and releasing cold water into the heat

exchanger, cooling the oil.

NOTE: At least twice a year have an authorized service

person clean and service the unit for maximum
performance.

are located at the back of the hydraulic unit. Adjust it

to 800 psi.

3. The speed of the actuator is controlled by an in-line

ow control valve also located at the back of the unit.
There is also a locking set screw provided on the ad-

justing knob.

4. Using the “RAISE/LOWER” tilt switch on the opera-

tor panel, adjust the ow control so that the stroke is
completed at a safe speed.

SETTING MIXER SYSTEM PRESSURE:

1. On the operator panel, switch “POWER” to on, “MIX­ER” to on, and set mixer speed to “STOP”.

2. Turn trim relief stem, item “B”, completely in.

3. Increase the pump pressure by turning “A” inwards,

until gauge “0” reads 1700 psi. The pressure must be

300 psi higher than the pump setting.

4. Adjust trim relief “B” outwards until pressure indicated

on gauge “0” begins to drop.

5. Lock the trim relief “B”.

6. Decrease the pump pressure by turning “A” outwards,

until gauge “0” reads 1400 psi and lock in place.

SETTING THE MIXER SYSTEM FLOW:

1. On the operator panel, switch “POWER” to on, “MIX­ER” to on, and set mixer speed to “FAST”, the maxi-

mum speed.

2. Increase or decrease ow to maximum rpm as listed,
or less if requested by customer. Turn in “c” to de­crease, turn out to increase.

40 Gallon Mixer Kettle 54 RPM

60 Gallon Mixer Kettle 48 RPM

80 Gallon Mixer Kettle 43 RPM

CAUTION

Do not exceed 54 RPM! Decreasing the ow to
less than 10 rpm may over centre the swash
plate and will damage the pump!

Use jam nut to lock adjusting screw when complete.

SETTING THE BRIDGE ACTUATOR:

1. On the operator panel, switch “POWER” to on, “MIX­ER” to on, and set mixer speed to “STOP”.

2. The pressure reducing valve and associated gauge

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