Vulcan Hart K12DTT Operation Manual

DIRECT STEAM
COUNTERTOP
TILTING KETTLES

MODELS

K6DTT ML-136070

K12DTT ML-136071

INSTALLATION &

OPERATION MANUAL

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FORM 37480 (02-11)

DIRECT STEAM COUNTERTOP TILTING KETTLES

IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY

THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO
INSTALL STEAM EQUIPMENT, WHO SHOULD PERFORM THE INITIAL
FIELD START-UP AND ADJUSTMENTS OF THE EQUIPMENT COVERED
BY THIS MANUAL.

Improper installation, adjustment,
alteration, service or maintenance can cause
property damage, injury or death. Read the
INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE
Instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing
this equipment.

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DIRECT STEAM COUNTERTOP TILTING KETTLES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF

K6DTT AND K12DTT DIRECT STEAM TILTING KETTLES ......................................................... 4

GENERAL ...................................................................................................................................4

UNPACKING ............................................................................................................................... 5

INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS ...........................................................................5

LOCATION ..................................................................................................................................5

INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................. 5

INSTALLING K6DTT ON COUNTER OR STAND .................................................................... 5

INSTALLING K12DTT ON TABLE OR STAND......................................................................... 6

PLUMBING CONNECTIONS .....................................................................................................6

Steam Supply Connection ................................................................................................... 6

Drain Connection ................................................................................................................. 6

OPERATION ....................................................................................................................................7

DIRECT STEAM .........................................................................................................................7

CLEANING ........................................................................................................................................ 7

STAINLESS STEEL EQUIPMENT CARE AND CLEANING .....................................................7

Enemies of Stainless Steel .................................................................................................8

Recommended cleaners for specific situations ................................................................9

Review .................................................................................................................................. 9

MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................................9

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................. 10

SERVICE AND PARTS INFORMATION ...................................................................................... 12

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DIRECT STEAM COUNTERTOP TILTING KETTLES

INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF

K6DTT AND K12DTT DIRECT STEAM TILTING KETTLES

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE

GENERAL

Vulcan countertop tilting kettles are produced
with quality workmanship and material. Proper
installation, usage and maintenance will result
in many years of satisfactory performance. It
is suggested that you thoroughly read this
entire manual and carefully follow all of the
instructions provided.

These kettles must be connected to a plumbing
source according to applicble specifications
and codes. These units are built to comply
with applicable manufacturing standards and
approvals. Approval agencies include UL, NSF,
ASME and NB.

It is the responsibility of the owner/installer to
comply with these codes.

The Direct Steam Kettles are available in both
6- and 12-gallon capacity models.

TABLE 1. MODEL CHART

Model Gallons Quarts Liters

Number

K6DTT 6 24 23

K12DTT 12 48 45

Fig. 1 K6DTT Direct Steam Tilting Kettle

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Fig. 2 K12DTT Direct Steam Tilting Kettle