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5. After washing, lubricate the valve body and valve plug with Petro-Gel lubricant. Make sure all
interior mating surfaces are covered with this lubrication. This lubrication must be done every day
after use. If the food draw-off valve plug and inside of valve body are not lubricated, undesirable
leakage can occur, or the valve plug could stick in a partially open position when the kettle is up
to cooking temperature and the operator attempts to open the draw-off valve.
A 4-ounce tube of Petro-Gel is furnished with your kettle. You can reorder through your local service
agency or food service equipment dealer.
6. Each draw-off valve body and removable tapered draw-off plug is stamped with a set of corresponding
numbers. After cleaning and lubricating, make sure the body and plug numbers match before
reinserting the tapered plug.
7. Examine the valve plug and valve body for nicks and deep scratches. Do not attempt to push or
force the valve plug into the valve body if there are any obstructions, nicks, or deep scratches in
either the plug or body. Contact your local Vulcan authorized servicer.
8. Carefully slide the valve plug into the valve body. CAUTION: Do not attempt to slide valve plug
into valve body when valve handle is at any other than the 7 o'clock position. This will damage
the pin and the plug will not seat properly, causing leakage between the valve body and plug.
Kettles built before July 2003 thru March 1992 - the removable position is at 4 o'clock. Kettles built
prior to March 1992 - the removable position is at 6 o'clock.
Sight Glass Assembly
This component indicates the distilled water level inside the jacket and should be checked at least once
a day. The correct distilled water level is a point one-half the height of the glass. Extreme murkiness
indicates that the kettle jacket should be cleaned.