16 OM/SM-EE-CE
SYMPTOM WHO WHAT TO CHECK
Safety valve pops. User a. For air in the jacket. See “Jacket Vacuum” in the
Maintenance section of this manual.
b. Whether kettle was being heated empty when valve popped.
Authorized c. Pressure limit switch. X
Service d. Thermostat operation. Thermostat should click when the
Rep dial is rotated above and below the setting for the
Only temperature of the kettle. X
e. Safety valve. If the valve pops at pressures below
48 PSI, replace it. X
f. Contactor, to determine whether it is de-energized. X
Safety valve leaks steam User a. For contamination that prevents seating of valve. With
full pressure in the jacket, pull the chain all the way
briefly to blow the valve clean, then let it snap back
to seat the valv.
Authorized b. Safety valve for defects. Replace any defective valve
Service with an identical valve. X
Rep
Only