Groen DL-60, INA/2 60 Gallon Floor Tilting 2/3 Steam Jacketed Direct Steam Kettle Mixer
Description
Cooker Mixer Kettle shall be a Groen Model DL-40, 60, 80, INA/2 (Specify 40-, 60- or 80- gallon) stainless steel, self-contained, 2/3 steam jacketed unit operated from a direct steam source and complete with console mounted tilt-out inclined agitator mixer.
Construction
Kettle interior shall be 316 stainless steel, solid one-piece welded construction. Kettle jacket shall be 304 stainless steel solid one-piece construction. Unit provided with a heavy-duty reinforced rim with a welded-in butterflyshaped pouring lip for maximum sanitation and durability. Unit includes 10-gallon etch markings, double pantry faucet and steam regulating system. Kettle to be tilting type with a positive locking worm and gear tilt mechanism enclosed in a polished, drip-proof stainless steel housing. Kettle mounted on a polished, stainless steel tri-leg stand with stainless steel floor flanges.
Agitator Assembly
Agitator assembly to be designed to thoroughly fold and blend with gentle lifting action provided by the agitator, entering kettle body at an angle. Inclined agitator to be stainless steel tubular frame, complete with finger-type or shovel-type scrapers. Agitator to be readily removable for ease of cleaning and maximum sanitation. Unit driven by a gear motor through an electronic vari- able-speed control. Motor is completely enclosed-type with a cast iron housing, helical bevel gearing and right angle shaft down. Motor drive is mounted on a stain- less steel channel that manually hinges out to the back of kettle. Unit to be equipped with a spring assist for agitator tilt-out. A positive quick-acting lock and latch mechanism to be provided to secure the agitator when it is in the kettle.
Finish
Kettle interior shall be polished to a 180 emery grit finish. Kettle exterior shall be finished to a bright semi-deluxe buff finish, ensuring maximum ease in cleaning and maintaining brilliant appearance.
ASME Code
Unit shall be ASME shop-inspected, stamped and reg- istered with the National Board for operation up to a maximum working pressure of 50 PSIG.
Sanitation
Unit shall be designed and constructed to be NSF listed meeting NSF requirements.
Drawoff
Bottom outlet to be 2” flush-mounted, sanitary quick opening ball valve.
Steam Pressure
Kettle shall operate dependably at any steam pressure of 50 PSIG or below (to a minimum of 5 PSIG). Higher work- ing pressure available. The steam supply shall be injected directly into the jacket through the trunnion, and the con- densate shall be removed through a tube contained in the jacket and connected to the opposite trunnion. No exposed steam piping or obstructions shall be on the kettle body.
Controls
Agitator to be electronic, variable speed control-type capable of operating at any RPM between minimum and maxi- mum settings.















