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MARINE LOCK TESTING
PROCEDURE
1. Check that lock clears stop pin on side box
without rubbing when kettle is tilted (Figure A).
2. Check side to side play. Lock should remain
fully over stop pin when pushed to it's
maximum side to side play (Figure B).
3. Check that the kettle when pushed fully
upright moves the lock to a closed position.
To check this:
A/ Hold the latch firmly in the unlocked
position while tilting the kettle back to an
upright position.
B/ The kettle sidebox will force the lock into a
new position.
C/ Hold the lock in this position and try to tilt
the kettle forward. The latch should prevent
the kettle from tilting.
Side Box
Lockwasher
Locknut
Shoulder Bolt
Console
Figure B
(Top View)
Side to Side Play
Stop Pin on
Sidebox
Marine Lock
(Latch)
Figure A
(Side View)
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VACUUM LEAK TEST
PROCEDURE
If the kettle will not hold vacuum, test for leaks at:
A. Water Level Probe (Remove bottom cover).
B. Pressure Relief Valve.
C. Pressure Gauge.
LEAK TEST PROCEDURE:
1. Heat kettle until unit cycles off.
2. Shut off power to the kettle at the fused
disconnect switch.
3. Spread Bubble Type Leak Detector over
suspected areas and watch closely for
bubbles.
4. Repair areas as required.
REPAIRING LEAKS IN STEAM JACKETED KETTLE FITTINGS
If unit will not hold a vacuum the most likely cause is a leak at one of the fittings.
Often, the easiest way to eliminate a leak is reseal the suspect areas.
1. Water Level Probe Remove, clean threads, apply teflon thread sealant and reinstall.
2. Pressure Relief Valve A/ Inspect for signs of leaks. Replace if required.
B/ Remove, clean threads, apply teflon thread sealant and reinstall.
3. Pressure Gauge A/ Inspect face of gauge. If it contains moisture on the inside of face replace.
B/ Remove, clean threads, apply teflon thread sealant and reinstall.
PRESSURE
RELIEF VALVE
PRESSURE
GAUGE
WATER LEVEL
PROBE
4. Check shoulder bolt is firmly seated against
console body.
5. Check on inside of console box that shoulder
bolt locknut is secure.