5.2.17 When other than manufacturer’s standard,
commercial, domestic packaging is required, specifying the
packaging requirements (13.1);
5.2.18 When special or supplementary, or both, require-
ments such as inspections, accessories, mounting patterns,
utility connections, etc., are required;
5.2.19 When specified, a certification to ensure that the
samples representing each lot have been either tested or
inspected as directed and that the requirements have been met.
When specified, a copy of the certification or test results, or
both, shall be furnished to the purchaser;
5.2.20 The location for the tilt mechanism on tilt kettles, if
other than the right-hand side;
5.2.21 When an automatic tilt mechanism, powered by an
electric motor is desired;
5.2.22 When a pan carrier that holds a standard 12 by 20 by
2
1
⁄
2
-in. steaming pan is required.
5.2.22.1 A pan carrier, when specified, shall maintain the
top plane of the steamer pan substantially horizontal (within
61 in. (625 mm)) through the 90° rotation of kettle.
5.2.23 Whether the operational steam valves and accesso-
ries listed in 7.3.1 are required.
5.2.24 When specified, a certification to ensure that samples
representing each lot have been either tested or inspected as
directed and the requirements have been met. When specified,
a copy of the certification or test results, or both, shall be
furnished to the purchaser.
6. Materials
6.1 General—Steam jacketed kettles shall conform to the
following requirements:
6.2 Kettle—The kettle shall be constructed of type 304,
304L, 316, or 316L corrosion-resistant steel conforming to
Specification A167 or A240/A240M.
6.3 Steam Jacket—The jacket shall be constructed of type
304, 304L, 316, or 316L corrosion-resistant steel.
6.3.1 Class B and Class C Steam Jackets—Jackets shall be
fabricated from material conforming to Specification A285/
A285M or Specification A516/A516M material and skirted
with type 302 or 304 corrosion-resistant steel conforming to
Specification A167 or A240/A240M.
6.4 Style 3 Kettles—Wall brackets and in-wall carriers for
wall-mounted kettles shall be constructed of material conform-
ing to Specification A36/A36M.
6.5 Exterior of Style 4 Jacketed Kettles and Class B or Class
C Kettles—Unless otherwise specified, material shall be types
302, 304, 316, or 430 corrosion-resistant steel conforming to
Specification A240/A240M,A167 or A176, as applicable, and
the thickness shall be 20 gauge [0.0375-in. (1-mm) U.S.
revised standard gauge] minimum.
7. Design and Construction
7.1 General—The kettle shall be delivered assembled and
ready for connection to steam, water, electricity, or gas piping,
as applicable. The kettles are to be equipped with a suitable
drain and exhaust steam termination, if applicable. The height
from the floor to the top rim of the kettle shall not exceed the
following: 44 in. (1219 mm) for 20 to 40-gal (75.7 to 151.4-L)
kettles and 51 in. (1295 mm) for 60 to 100-gal (227.2 to
378.5-L) kettles. If applicable, the clearance from the floor to
the outlet of the draw-off valve shall be a minimum of 12 in.
(304.8 mm).
7.1.1 Jacketed Steam Chamber—The steam containing part
of the kettle shall be rated for the following allowable working
pressures (WP):
7.1.1.1 Direct Connected Kettles—minimum 15 psi (103.4
Kpa), and
7.1.1.2 Self-Generating Kettles—minimum 15 psi (103.4
Kpa).
7.1.2 The design and construction of the kettle jacket shall
be in accordance with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Code, Section VIII, Division 1 with a National Board Regis-
tration Number.
7.1.3 Insulation Casing—When insulation is required, it
shall be contained in a cylindrical casing designed to conform
to the kettle body and steam jacket. The clearance between the
inner and outer liner of the casing shall be sufficiently wide to
keep the exterior surface of the kettle from exceeding 140°F
(60°C) during operation. The outer liner shall be corrosion-
resistant steel conforming to Specification A167,A176, or
A240/A240M. The top of the casing shall be attached to the
kettle’s canopy with stainless steel threaded fasteners or rivets.
The bottom of the casing shall terminate below the steam
jacket.
7.1.4 Covers—Cover shall be designed so that it will not
deform as a result of normal use. Covers shall be provided with
a handle as specified in 7.1.4.3. They shall be provided with a
means of ensuring that condensation returns to the kettle.
7.1.4.1 One-Piece Cover—Non-tilting, 20, 30, and 40-gal
(75.7, 113.6, and 151.4-L) kettles shall be provided with a
one-piece hinged or lift-off cover. If applicable, the construc-
tion of the hinge shall be such that it will retain the cover in an
open position.
7.1.4.2 One-Piece, Spring-Assisted Cover—Non-tilting
kettles that are 60 gal (227.2 L) or larger shall have a one-piece
cover with a spring-assisted lift device to keep the cover open
over the kettle in any position.
7.1.4.3 Handles—The handle should be raised from the
cover and located so as to prevent injury to the operator. The
handle shall be stainless steel and attached to the cover in
accordance with ANSI/NSF Std. 4. A heat-insulating grip shall
be provided on the handle. The surface of the grip shall not
exceed 120°F (48.9°C) during kettle operation when tested in
accordance with Section 10.
7.1.5 Draw-Off Assembly—Unless otherwise specified, non-
tilting kettles shall be provided with a minimum 2-in. (50.8-
mm) diameter draw-off assembly located tangent with the
lowest point inside the kettle. Tilting kettles shall not be
provided with a draw-off assembly unless otherwise specified.
The assembly shall consist of a tube, described in 7.1.5.1, and
asanitary valve, described in 7.1.5.2.
7.1.5.1 Tube—The draw-off tube shall be formed of one
piece of seamless stainless steel tube and shall be welded to the
bottom of the body and the steam jacket. The tube shall
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