Cleveland Gas Mixing Kettle Horizontal Agitator HA-MKGL-80-CC

Warning: This cleaning procedure requires trained personnel with PPE!

Stainless steels are susceptible to rusting. Corrosion on metals is everywhere. It is recognized quickly on iron and steel as unsightly yellow/orange rust.

Stainless steels are passive metals because they contain other metals, like chromium, nickel and manganese that stabilize the atoms.

With 12-30 percent chromium, an invisible passive film covers the steel's surface acting as a shield against corrosion.

Enemies of Stainless Steel: Mechanical abrasion, Deposits and water, Chlorides

Here are a few steps that can help prevent stainless steel rust.

Use the proper tools. When cleaning stainless steel products, use non-abrasive tools.

Clean with the polish lines. Some stainless steel comes with visible polishing lines or 'grain.'

Use alkaline, alkaline chlorinated or non-chloride containing cleaners.

Quad Ring Replacement Procedure (Used prior to June 1999, after June 1999 see Seal Retainer Plate Replacement Procedure)

Remove agitator as per cleaning instructions

Remove hole cap, retaining bolt and retaining washer

Snap retaining ring out from seating inside motor

Slide seal retainer plate away from kettle

Slide shaft away from kettle body to allow clearance for removing quad ring

Slide new quad ring back into original position, making sure it does not twist

Warning: This is a two-person job. Ensure to wear appropriate PPE.

Agitator rotated until pull pin is on top side

Coupling slid towards kettle wall

Agitator cleaned in a sink with warm water and mild detergent solution

Agitator rinsed with fresh water

If the kettle will not hold vacuum, test for leaks at:

B. Pressure Relief Valve/Pressure Gauge and connecting plumbing.

1. Heat kettle until unit cycles off.

2. Shut off power to the kettle at the fused disconnect switch.

Lubricate the following parts every three months to insure smooth operation and reduce wear.

TRUNNION HOUSING, WORM SCREW AND TILT GEAR

These parts are accessed through the top cover of the console.

Apply grease to gear teeth. Check for excessive play and adjust with adjusting screw located on top of cross bar.

On the left hand side of the kettle there are two grease nipples on the top back portion of the trunnion housing.; On the right hand side of the kettle you must remove the console cover to access the two grease nipples.