Blodgett SC-10G - Manual (Page 10)

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COLD WATER CONDENSER
The steamer is equipped with a cold water condenser in the rear of the cooking chamber
which helps to condense the steam prior to discharge into drain. The steamer freely
vents itself by the negative pressure created by the condensate water drainage. This
negative pressure prevents steam leakage around the door gasket and helps draw the
steam through the cooking compartment. Steam leakage at the door may indicate a
plugged or improperly installed drain.
WATER CONDITIONING
It is important that the water supply connected to this steamer be softened to no more
than 2.0 grains of hardness and have a pH of 6 to 7.5. This degree of hardness can be
easily obtained with the use of a properly maintained water softener. The use of a water
meter will determine the water consumption and when the water softener needs
regeneration or recharging. Failure to comply with these water condition standards may
void the warranty.
Untreated water contains scale producing minerals which can precipitate onto the
surfaces in the boiler. Due to the temperatures in the boiler, the minerals can bake onto
the surfaces and components. This can result in early component failure and reduced
product life. Water level probes become coated with scale. Scale will bridge across the
probe insulator from the metal extension which senses the water level in the boiler shell.
Once this scale becomes wet, the water level control is unable to maintain the proper
water level in the boiler.
STRAINERS and FILTERS will NOT remove minerals from the water.