Blodgett SB-10SC Owner's manual

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SB-6SC, SB-10SC and SB-16SC
CONVECTION STEAMER ON A STEAM COIL BOILER BASE
INSTALLATION – OPERATION –MAINTENANCE
BLODGETT OVEN COMPANY
www.blodgett.com
44 Lakeside Avenue, Burlington, Vermont 05401 USA Telephone [phone] Fax: [phone]
S00060 Rev B (12/04)

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IMPORTANT NOTES FOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
It is recommended that this manual be read thoroughly and that all instructions be
followed carefully.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential
personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
WARNING: Improper installation, operation, adjustment, alteration,
service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death.
Read the installation, operating and maintenance instructions
thoroughly before installing, operating or servicing this equipment.
CAUTION: Operating, testing, and servicing should only be
performed by qualified personnel.
NOTICE: Contact the factory, the factory representative or local service
company to perform maintenance and repairs.
Intended for commercial use only. Not for household use.
This manual should be retained for future reference.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION PAGE
Important Notes.........................................................................................................2
Service Connections .................................................................................................4
Introduction ...............................................................................................................5
1.0 Installation Instructions.......................................................................................6
2.0 Information to Steam Fitter.................................................................................8
3.0 Operating Instructions........................................................................................10
4.0 Periodic Maintenance.........................................................................................12
5.0 Cleaning Instructions..........................................................................................14
6.0 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................16

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SERVICE CONNECTIONS
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION: 1/2" conduit connection to controls. 120VAC-60Hz-1PH2 AMPS per compartment or to be as specified on data plate.
DRAIN: 2"IPS piped to open floor drain. No Solid Connection.
COLD WATER: 3/8" O.D. tubing at 25-50 PSI(170-345 kPa).
STEAM SUPPLY: 3/4" female pipe connection for 25-50 PSI(170-345 kPa).
Total dissolved solids
Chlorine
Silica
pH Factor
Total alkalinity
local water treatment specialist and have the water analyzed. Your water supply must be within these general guidelines:
Water quality is the major factor affecting the performance of your appliance. If you are unsure of water quality, consult a
FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS APPLIANCE DUE TO POOR WATER QUALITY IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.
Water which fails to meet these standards should be treated by installation of water conditioner.
7.0-8.5
Less than 1.5 PPM
Less than 13 PPM
WATER QUALITY STATEMENT
Less than 20 PPM
Less than 60 PPM
* Pressure reducing valve is required if incoming pressure exceeds 50 PSI(345 kPa).
REAR FLANGED FOOT DETAIL
7/16" [11mm]
HOLES ON 2.5 [63] B.C.
2 EQUALLY SPACED Ø
2 [51]
2.75 [70]
3.5 [89]
24 [610]
33 [838]
16.75 [425]
1.5 [38]
9.5 [241]
10 [254]
27.63 [702]
25 [635]
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SB-6SC & SB-10SC TOP VIEW SB-16SC TOP VIEW
5.5 [140]
0 [0]
10 [254]
2.5 [64]
24.75 [629]
33 [838]
29.75 [756]
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6 [152] SB-16SC
5.75 [146]
8.75 [222]
28 [711]
55.5 [1410] SB-6SC 68.50 [1740] SB-10SC 67 [1702] SB-16SC
DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MM]
0 [0]
10 [254]
18 [457] SB-6SC &
SB-10SC

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INTRODUCTION
DESCRIPTION
Models SB-6SC and SB-10SC convection steamers mounted on 24” cabinet base and a
steam coil boiler. An optional 36” cabinet is available for these models. Model SB-16SC
convection steamers mounted on 36” cabinet base and a steam coil boiler. All bases
are designed to ASME Code and approved as a steam boiler restricted to operation at
pressure not to exceed 15 psi. SB-6SC steamer has a pan capacity of 6 (2-1/2") pans.
SB-10SC has a pan capacity of 10 (2-1/2") pans. SB-16SC has a pan capacity of 16 (2-
1/2") pans.
BASIC FUNCTION:
The sequence of operation is as follows:
1. Turn on main power switch. Pilot light will indicate main power is on and steam
generating will begin. In approximately 20 minutes, sufficient amount of pressurized
steam will have been generated in the heat exchanger and ready pilot light will come
on. OFF shuts off the steam supply to the boiler and opens the automatic blowdown
valve, if so equipped, emptying the boiler and releasing water and steam to the drain.
The manual blowdown valve will have to be opened to drain if not equipped with
automatic blowdown valve.
2. Boiler pressure gauge should read 9 - 11 psi during operation, 0 psi during
shutdown.
3. Compartment cooker is ready for use when READY light is on. Place pans of food to
be cooked into compartment(s) and close door(s).
4. Set timer(s) to cook time desired. Cooking will commence and cooking time may be
interrupted at any time by opening door(s) and resumed again by closing door(s).
5. Buzzer will sound indicating the end of the cooking cycle and that steam has stopped
entering the compartment(s). The COOKING pilot will go off and the READY light
will come on. Buzzer must be shut off by turning the timer(s) to its off position.

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1.0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
UNPACKING
Immediately after unpacking, check for possible shipping damage. If the appliance is
found to be damaged, save the packaging material and contact the carrier within 15
days of delivery. Before installing, verify the electrical rating agrees with the
specification on the rating plate.
LOCATION
Position the appliance in its installation location. Check that there are sufficient
clearances to service the controls, door swing, etc. Also adequate clearance must be
left for making the required supply and drain connections.
Allow enough space between any other piece of equipment or wall for service access.
Service to the controls may be required on the left and/or right side panels of the
cabinet.
INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS
The appliance must be installed in accordance with:
In Canada:
Provincial and local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the Canadian Electric
Code, CSA C22.1 (latest edition). Copies may be obtained from the Canadian Standard
Association, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada, M9W 1R3.
In the U.S.A.:
State and local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA-70 (latest edition). Copies may be obtained from The National Fire
Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA, 02269.

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1.0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
Ideally an exhaust system should be located directly above the appliance to exhaust
steam and heat generated by the appliance.
1. Set the unit in place and level using a spirit level.
2. Ascertain that a floor drain (open gap) is convenient to the appliance drain.
3. Mark hole locations on floor through anchoring holes provided in flanged adjustable
feet.
4. Remove appliance and drill holes in locations marked on floor and insert proper
anchoring devices.
5. Set unit back in position and re-level left to right and front to back.
6. Bolt and anchor appliance securely to the floor.
7. Seal bolts and flanged feet with Silastic or equivalent compound.
8. Make service connections as indicated.
WARNING: Electrical and grounding connections must comply with
applicable portions of the National Electrical Code and/or other local
electrical codes.
WARNING: Disconnect electrical power supply and place a tag on
the disconnect switch to indicate that you are working on the circuit.
Use copper wire suitable for at least 200 degrees Fahrenheit (90 degrees Celsius). The
steamer must be grounded. The wiring diagram is located on the inside right hand panel
as you face the steamer.

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2.0 INFORMATION TO STEAM FITTER
Assuming availability of 30 psi supply steam pressure immediately to the appliance, then
pipe sizes of ½" or 3/4" or 1" will deliver respectively 90, 165 or 385 lbs. of steam per
hour to the appliance Heat Exchanger. From the foregoing to use ½" pipe line would
most likely prove inadequate.
An extremely important consideration is the pressure drop that will occur through the
steam supply line from its point of origin to the appliance. The greater the length of
piping and number of valves and elbows, the greater will be the pressure losses.
Consider a pressure drop of 1 (one) psi for each straight length of pipe equivalent to 120
diameters of that pipe. Thus, a 1" pipe having a straight length of 120" (10 feet) is
equivalent to 120 diameters of that pipe and will have a pressure loss of 1 psi through
that pipe.
Example:
1. Note, in 3/4" pipe size, that a Standard 90º Elbow and Angle Valve and a Globe
Valve are equivalent to 1.8 feet, 10 feet and 18 feet respectively of straight pipe.
Similarly, in a 1" pipe size, a standard 90º Elbow and Angle Valve and a Globe Valve
are equivalent to 2.2 feet, 12 feet and 23 feet respectively of straight pipe.
Example:
Total of above = 20 + 2.2 + 3 + 2.2 + 17 + 23 + 10 + 2.2 = 79.6 feet. Since each 10
feet is equivalent to 1 psi pressure loss, 79.6 feet is equivalent to approximately 32
psi from an original Boiler supply of 40 psi.
9 p.s.i.
A
vailabl
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Pressure
10 p.s.i.
Supply
Pressure
120 Diameters o
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1” pipe
Equivalent to 120” (10 ft)
20’
32 PSI
3’
90° ELBOW 17’ 10’
GLOBE VALVE
1” PIPE
40 PSI
SUPPLY

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It is suggested that, wherever possible, the steam supply line to the appliance is a
separate line from the steam source. If the appliance must be supplied from a line
supplying other appliances, the pipe sizes and pressure will have to be verified.
Further, during idle periods, when the steam in the supply line is not in use, water will
form from condensed steam in the supply line. It is advisable to prevent water
pockets from forming in the steam line and impeding the steam flow when it is
required. Therefore, the steam supply line should be installed level or run slightly
downwards towards the appliance. Install a Ball Float Trap near the appliance to
drain out water (condensed steam) from the line to assure clean dry steam to the
appliance.
EXHAUST HOOD
An exhaust system should be located directly above the boiler to exhaust steam and
heat generated by the boiler.
PLUMBING CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Plumbing connections must comply with applicable
sanitary, safety, and plumbing codes.
Water Supply Connection
The incoming cold water supply connection, at the rear of the boiler cabinet, requires
3/8" tubing and water pressure of 25 - 50 psig. A manual shut-off valve must be
provided convenient to the boiler; this valve should be open when the boiler is in
operation.
Drain Connection
The boiler drain (2" IPS) should be piped to a floor drain near the boiler. There should
be no solid drain connection; an “open gap” between the boiler and the floor drain is
required.
INLET TO HEAT
EXCHANGER
TO DRAIN
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3.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
START UP INSTRUCTIONS
Turn on water and steam supply to appliance. Open cabinet door and turn on Power
Switch. Pilot light will come ON and steam generating will begin. In approximately 20
minutes, sufficient amount of pressurized steam will have been generated in the heat
exchanger. The appliance is now ready for steam generation.
SHUT DOWN
Turn off power switch, open manual drain valve. If unit is equipped with automatic
blowdown valve, it will open and drain exchanger. Steam valve will close cutting off
supply to exchanger.
COOKER SECTION
CAUTION: Live steam and accumulated hot water in the
compartment may be released when the door is opened.
Start-up procedures for your steamer must be completed once daily prior to operation
(see instruction plate or above for boiler start up procedures).
With ready pilot light on, preheat steamer compartment for one minute when the steamer
is to be first used for the day or whenever the compartment is cold.
1. Close compartment doors and set timer to “1 minute”.
2. When buzzer sounds, set timer to the “OFF” position.
3. Steamer is now ready for cooking.
4. With cooking compartment preheated and ready pilot light on, place pans of food to
be cooked into compartment and shut door.
5. Set timer to cooking time desired. Cooking cycle may be interrupted at any time by
opening door and resumed again by closing door.
6. When buzzer sounds, it indicates the end of the cooking cycle and that no more
steam is entering the compartment. Cooking pilot light will go off and ready pilot light
will come on. Buzzer must be shut off by turning the timer to its off position.

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3.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)
CAUTION: An obstructed drain can cause personal injury or
property damage.
Frequently check that the compartment drain and plumbing is free of all obstructions.
Never place food containers, food or food portion bags in the cooking compartment in
such a way that the compartment drain becomes obstructed.
SHUT DOWN
1. To shut down cooking compartment, set timers to their OFF position and leave doors
slightly open.
2. At the end of the day, the steam supply must be shut off. Open the door of cabinet
base and turn off power switch. Open manual drain valve. If unit is equipped with
automatic blowdown valve, it will open and drain the boiler.
CAUTION: If steam supply does not shut off during blowdown,
immediately discontinue use of appliance and call for service.
Each compartment is equipped with a removable drain screen. Frequently
check the drain screen for accumulation of food particles. Should food
particles accumulate against, or clog the drain screen, remove it, clean it
thoroughly and then replace it in its original position.

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4.0 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Protect yourself. When flushing control, hot water
and steam will flow out of the drain.
Be sure to flush your boiler water level control daily. Failure to follow this procedure can
cause the control to malfunction resulting in serious boiler damage.
The Boiler Water Level Control installed on your boiler requires periodic maintenance.
As boiler water circulates into the float chamber, sand, scale and other sediment may be
deposited in the float chamber. While the chamber has been designed with a large
accumulation bowl, it is necessary to flush the sediment from the chamber by blowing
down the control so that the accumulation of sediment does not interfere with the
movement of the float in the control. Control must be flushed at least once a day.
When flushing control, note water level in gauge glass, allow the boiler to fill if
necessary, and also to come up to temperature.
Before flushing control, note that water level in gauge glass is within operating range and
the boiler pressure is at least 6 psi. While the boiler is being operated, open blowdown
valve at bottom of control by rotating the handle counterclockwise about 1/4 turn to fully
open the valve. Opening the blowdown valve also checks the cut-off operation. Float
should drop shutting steam off, hot water and steam will flow out the drain flushing away
sediment.
CAUTION: If steam supply does not shut off during blowdown,
immediately discontinue use of appliance and call for service.

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Continue draining water for about fifteen (15) seconds, from control until water is clean.
Manually close valve. Recheck gauge glass. If water level has dropped significantly,
wait for the boiler to restore water level and pressure and repeat if necessary.
1. Water level control should be opened daily to blowdown sediment and scalant.
2. Observe that the water in gauge glass is clean and clear. Extreme murkiness in
water indicates inadequate water quality.
3. Safety valve should be tripped during operation once a week to assure that it
functions properly.
4. Keep all exposed cleanable areas of unit clean at all times.
CAUTION: Disconnect the power supply during cleaning or
servicing.

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5.0 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
Never spray water into electric controls.
CAUTION: Do not use cleaning agents that are corrosive.
CAUTION: Live steam and accumulated hot water in the
compartment may be released when the door is opened.
1. Keep exposed cleanable areas of unit clean at all times.
2. Thoroughly wash oven cavities, door liners, and pan racks at the end of each day or
as required with a mild detergent and water to prevent bacterial growth and odours.
3. Remove drain screens from inside compartment drains. Using a plastic bottle brush
and mild detergent, clean inside the drain opening ensuring there is no food residue
or blockage. Clean the drain screen and replace in its original position.
4. Wash gasket sealing surface with mild detergent to remove harmful food acids and
rinse.
5. Water level control should be opened daily to blow down sediment and scalant.
6. Observe that the water in gauge glass is clean and clear. Extreme murkiness in
water indicates inadequate water quality.
7. Safety valve should be tripped during operation once a week to assure that it
functions properly.
8. De-scaling is based on water quality and usage.
CAUTION: Take extra caution when blowing down water level
control or tripping safety valve as extreme hot water and live
steam are present.

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5.0 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)
DESCALING BOILER
CAUTION: Improper use of this procedure may damage your
appliance!
1. With Generator tank empty, close manual blowdown valve.
If appliance is equipped with Automatic Blowdown, turn water supply OFF to
appliance. Turn power switch ON, this will energize and close blowdown valve.
2. For appliance on 24" Cabinet, remove union fitting at connection to base of water
level control and generator tank.
For appliance on 36", 48" etc. cabinet, remove 3/4" pipe cap from fitting located at
top front of generator tank.
3. Insert appropriate hose or tube through opening in generator tank and pour in (½)
half U.S. gallon of CLR Descaling Solution.
4. Replace 3/4" pipe cap OR union fitting.
5. Open water supply to appliance allowing water to fill Generator tank to required level.
On appliances with Manual Blowdown, turn ON power switch, Boiler will fill to the
required level.
6. Let appliance cycle, allow two hours for descaling and cleaning. DO NOT TURN
STEAM ON.
7. Open both the blowdown and water level control valves for complete drainage and
then close both valves.
On appliances equipped with Automatic Blowdown, turn OFF power switch and open
water level control valve, this will allow complete drainage. Once drained, close
water level control valve.
8. Turn appliance switch ON. When generator tank is completely filled, turn power
switch OFF, this will rinse and drain Generator Tank. Appliances with Manual
Blowdown Valve must be opened to drain.
9. Complete Step 8 twice to assure boiler is completely rinsed.
10. Appliance is now ready for use.

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6.0 TROUBLESHOOTING
DOOR LEAKS
1. Check for damage to door gasket.
WATER ACCUMULATES IN THE COMPARTMENT
1. Compartment drain screen clogged. Remove and clean thoroughly and then
replace.
WATER NOT BEING SUPPLIED TO HEAT EXCHANGER
1. Water supply is “OFF”.
2. Defective water fill solenoid.
3. Water level control clogged or defective, unable to operate fill valve.
4. Check drain valve is closed. Also check that water level control valve is closed.
5. Supply water pressure too low.
AUTOMATIC BLOWDOWN VALVE DOES NOT DRAIN
1. Defective Blowdown valve.
2. Heat exchanger build up of scalant clogging drain lines and valve.
HEAT EXCHANGER ACHIEVES PRESSURE SLOWER THAN NORMAL
1. Heavy build up of lime on heat exchanger tubes.
2. Steam supply pressure too low.
SAFETY VALVE BLOWS
1. Defective safety valve.
2. Pressure too high. Pressure switch requires adjustment (lower) or may be defective.
NOTICE: Contact the factory, the factory representative or local service
company to perform maintenance and repairs. Refer to warranty terms.

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TO CALIBRATE PRESSURE SWITCHES
Pressure switch range is from 1 to 15 psi.
Adjust all settings to maximum on high signal adjustment screw on pressure switches.
Adjust in the following sequence:
- High limit pressure switch.
- Override pressure switch.
- Operating pressure switch.
- Turning screw clockwise to increase, counterclockwise to decrease pressure.
- Use relief valve to release pressure from boiler for setting adjustments.
1. HIGH LIMIT PRESSURE SWITCHES
Allow pressure to build until unit shuts off. This should occur at 15 psi. Set the high
signal to switch at 14.5 psi on the gauge and the low signal to 13.0 psi.
2. OVERRIDE PRESSURE SWITCHES
Allow pressure to increase to 13 psi. Set the high signal to switch at 13 psi on the
gauge and the low signal to 11 psi.
3. OPERATING PRESSURE SWITCHES
Set the high signal to switch at 11 psi on the gauge and the low signal to 9 psi.
Release pressure in boiler to below 9 psi. Elements will come on. Once pressure
has reached 11 psi, elements will shut off. Repeat this process several times to
make sure elements come on at 9 psi and shut off at 11 psi.
Once completed, pressure switches have been calibrated.
Should your unit not have the High Limit pressure switch, start procedure at Override
pressure switch.
NOTE: Pressure switches are factory set. Calibration is only required if
pressure switches are replaced or if adjustment is required.