Groen TDB 48A, Operator'S Manual

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The kettle should be installed in a ventilated room for efficient performance. Items which 

might obstruct or restrict the flow of air for combustion and ventilation must be removed. 

The area directly around the appliance must be cleared of any combustible material.

1.  Installation on combustible floors is allowed. Minimum clearances between the 

unit and combustible surfaces is as follows:

2.   We recommends installation of the unit under a vent hood. The base must be 

fastened to a working surface or stand.

3.   Complete the piping to the gas service main using ½ inch IPS pipe or an 

approved equivalent.

4.   Provide 115 VAC, 60 cycle, 1 phase, 1 AMP electric service. Local codes and/

or The National Electrical Code should be observed in accordance with ANSI/

NFPA-70 latest edition. AN ELECTRICAL GROUND IS REQUIRED. The electrical 

schematic is located on the inside of the service panel and in this manual.

5.   Electrical connection to the unit must be water resistant sealtite conduit type or 

equal and utilize the water resistant conduit fitting provided on the unit.

6.   The installation must conform with local codes or the American National 

Standards Z223.1 - latest edition National Fuel Gas Code. The kettle should be 

installed in an adequately ventilated room with provision for adequate air supply. 

The best ventilation will employ a vent hood and exhaust fan with no direct 

connection between the vent duct and the kettle flue. DO NOT obstruct the flue 

or vent duct after installation.

7.   PRESSURE TEST WARNING

a)   Test pressure exceeding ½ PSIG (3.45 kPa). During pressure testing of the 

gas supply piping system at pressures exceeding ½ PSIG, the appliance 

and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply 

piping system.

b)   Test pressure equal to or less than ½ PSIG (3.45 kPa). During pressure 

testing of the gas supply piping system at pressures equal to or less than 

½ PSIG, the kettle must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by 

closing its individual manual shutoff valve.

Installation

WARNING

THE KETTLE MUST BE INSTALLED BY 

PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO WORK WITH 

GAS, ELECTRICITY AND PLUMBING. 

IMPROPER INSTALLATION CAN CAUSE 

INJURY TO PERSONNEL AND/OR DAMAGE 

TO THE EQUIPMENT.

WARNING

THIS UNIT IS FOR COMMERCIAL USE. DO NOT

USE HOME OR RESIDENTIAL GRADE GAS

CONNECTIONS. THEY DO NOT MEET GAS 

CODES AND COULD BE HAZARDOUS.

Model

Minimum Clearance from

Combustible walls

Recommended

Clearances

Left Side

1 in.

1 in.

Right Side

0 in.

12-16 in. for servicing

Rear

1 in.

3 in. for faucet bracket