Flex Kettle Operating Instructions

  IMPORTANT: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED WHEN USING  THIS EQUIPMENT. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS AND     EXERCISE REASONABLE CARE CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE OR INJURY.

 

1. Position the kettle burner so it will be at least six (6) feet from combustible material. Charge kettle with 60 to 90

pounds of Flex-A-Fill. (Removed from cardboard box). Plastic bag will melt into heated Flex when stirred.

 

2. Light the LP torch as described noting to ALWAYS remove torch from kettle before lighting.

Torch Regulator should be set to between 8 and 12 pounds of pressure.

 

3. After lighting torch, insert into the kettle burner well without smothering the flame.

**Note: If the torch is inserted in the burner well when the flame is running full, it is likely to be smothered before it can start an updraft. If the torch is smothered while in the burner well of the kettle, it is extremely important to allow any unburned gas in the burner well to vent before reinserting the torch. If wind is a factor, locate the Flex Kettle so the burner is operating down wind. Shielding may also be necessary.

 

4. Make certain the torch is positioned properly in the center of the burner well. Remove any obstructions.

 

5. After waiting a moment to allow the circulation of air to start around the pan, the regulating valve can then be adjusted as needed.

 

6. The Flex Kettle is designed to draw off liquid for use as soon as pouring temperature is reached. While heating, remember that heat penetrates the block of Flex-A-Fill slowly. Waiting for the blocks to completely melt is inefficient and time consuming. For best results and fastest melting rate, Flex-A-Fill should be used as it liquefies. When operating at high flame, stir the material frequently. Extended heating of Flex-A-Fill over 400 degrees F. will destroy the elastomeric polymers.

 

7. Stir material prior to drawing off. Stirring will increase melting rate and keep any unmelted portion of polybag away from draw off valve.

 

8. Flashing can be completely prevented by not allowing the material to exceed 400 degrees F. If the material does become too hot, remove the torch immediately. For regular operation, half the normal flame on the torch gives sufficient heat. If flashing does occur, close the cover immediately. NEVER use water to extinguish a Flex Kettle fire and always have an extinguisher available rated to combat oil fires.

 

9. It is not essential to drain the Flex Kettle at the end of the day. However, the least amount of material left in the Flex Kettle, the easier start up will be the next use. WARNING: NEVER allow the torch to fire into an empty Flex Kettle!

 

10. If you cover the Flex Kettle vent holes while the torch is in operation, you will stop the draft and smother the flame. Whenever the Flex Kettle is stored, it should be covered to prevent water from collecting in the pan.

 

SBR Systems Inc. warrants only that this product conforms, at the time of delivery from SBR Systems, to SBR Systems specifications.

All other warranties, expressed or implied are excluded, AND WITHOUT LIMITATION ON THE FOREGOING, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY

AND FITNESS PURPOSE ARE EXCLUDED. Remedies against SBR Systems, Inc. for breach of the exclusive warranty or any other defect or deficiency in this

product regardless of the theory of claim or action is limited to replacing non-conforming product at SBR Systems expense or at SBR Systems election, refund

of full purchase price for non-conforming product purchased from SBR Systems. All claims for breach of this exclusive warranty or defective product

must be made within on month of the date of purchase. Without limitation to the foregoing, all special consequential and incidental damages including those

for lost profits are hereby excluded. These limited warranty provisions may not be modified or amended except in writing, by an officer of SBR Systems, Inc. .