ASTM F1603-12

Standard Specification for Kettles, Steam-Jacketed, 32 oz to 20 gal (1 to 75.7 L), Tilting, Table Mounted, Direct Steam, Gas and Electric Heated

ABSTRACT
This specification covers jacketed kettles using steam as a source of heat for cooking food in commercial and institutional food service establishments. However, it does not cover equipment used by food processors. Covered by this specification are jacketed kettles of various sizes (capacities), grades (Grades 1-3 based on maximum working pressure), styles (Styles 1-5 according to mounting configuration), and classes (Classes A-D based on steam source, whether direct steam or gas-fired or electric steam generator). Kettle and steam jacket shall be manufactured from Type 304, 304L, 316, or 316L corrosion resistant steel. All exterior surfaces of Styles 3-5 kettle stands and bases shall be made of Type 302, 304, 316, or 430 corrosion resistant steel, while those of the kettle mount or support base shall be chrome plated or made of Type 304, 316, or 430 corrosion resistant steel such as for exterior surfaces of console and base of Class B and C kettles. As specified, the kettles shall be provided with the following components: insulation casing, covers and/or operating handles, safety relief valve, swing spout water supply, basket insert, tilt mechanism (hand or crank tilt), kettle mount or support base, control box, safety cut-off, and thermostat. The kettle shall be tested for capacity, heating time, and energy utilization, and shall conform to the requirements specified.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers jacketed kettles that use steam as a heat source for cooking food in commercial and institutional food service establishments. This specification does not cover equipment used by food processors who normally package the food that they cook.  
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.  
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-2012
• ICS: 91.140.65 - Water heating equipment
• Technical Committee: F26 - Food Service Equipment
• Drafting Committee: F26.02 - Cooking and Warming Equipment

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F1603-07 - Standard Specification for Kettles, Steam-Jacketed, 32 oz to 20 gal (1 to 75.7 L), Tilting, Table Mounted, Direct Steam, Gas and Electric Heated
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2012
• Referred By: ASTM F1785-97(2020) - Standard Test Method for Performance of Steam Kettles
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2012

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F1603 −12 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Kettles, Steam-Jacketed, 32 oz to 20 gal (1 to 75.7 L),
Tilting, Table Mounted, Direct Steam, Gas and Electric
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Heated
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1603; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope A516/A516M Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Car-
bon Steel, for Moderate- and Lower-Temperature Service
1.1 This specification covers jacketed kettles that use steam
A580/A580M Specification for Stainless Steel Wire
as a heat source for cooking food in commercial and institu-
B456 Specification for Electrodeposited Coatings of Copper
tional food service establishments. This specification does not
Plus Nickel Plus Chromium and Nickel Plus Chromium
cover equipment used by food processors who normally
D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
package the food that they cook.
F760 Specification for Food Service Equipment Manuals
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
F1166 Practice for Human Engineering Design for Marine
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
Systems, Equipment, and Facilities
information only.
F1785 Test Method for Performance of Steam Kettles
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the 4
2.2 ANSI Standards:
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
ANSI/UL 197 Commercial Electric Cooking Appliances
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
ANSI Z83.11 Gas Food Service Equipment—Kettles, Steam
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
Cookers and Steam Generators
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
ANSI/NSF Std. 4 Commercial Cooking and Hot Food Stor-
age Equipment
2. Referenced Documents
ANSI Z223.1 National Fuel Gas Code
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2.1 ASTM Standards: ANSI/NFPA 70 National Electrical Code
A167 Specification for Stainless and Heat-Resisting ANSI Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection
Chromium-Nickel Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip (With- by Attributes
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drawn 2014) 5
2.3 ASME Standards:
A176 Specification for Stainless and Heat-Resisting Chro-
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IV Heating
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mium Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip (Withdrawn 2015)
Boilers
A240/A240M Specification for Chromium and Chromium-
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII—
Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure
Division 1 Pressure Vessels
Vessels and for General Applications
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2.4 Military Standards:
A285/A285M Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Car-
MIL-STD-167/1 Mechanical Vibration of Shipboard Equip-
bon Steel, Low- and Intermediate-Tensile Strength
ment (Type I—Environmental, and Type II—Internally
Excited)
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F26 on Food
Service Equipment and is the direct responsibility of F26.02 on Cooking and
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Warming Equipment. Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2012. Published December 2012. Originally 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
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approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as F1603 – 07. DOI: Available from American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), ASME
10.1520/F1603-12. International Headquarters, Three Park Ave., New York, NY 10016-5990, http://
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MIL-STD-461 Requirements for the Control of Electromag- 5.1.1 ASTM specification number and date of issue.
netic Interference Characteristics of Subsystems and 5.1.2 Quantity to be furnished.
Equipment 5.1.3 Size (capacity).
MIL-STD-1399/300 Interface Standard for Shipb
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Designation: F1603 − 07 F1603 − 12 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Kettles, Steam-Jacketed, 32 oz to 20 gal (1 to 75.7 L),
Tilting, Table Mounted, Direct Steam, Gas and Electric
1
Heated
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1603; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon («) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers jacketed kettles that use steam as a heat source for cooking food in commercial and institutional
food service establishments. This specification does not cover equipment used by food processors who normally package the food
that they cook.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
A167 Specification for Stainless and Heat-Resisting Chromium-Nickel Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip
A176 Specification for Stainless and Heat-Resisting Chromium Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip
A240/A240M Specification for Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure Vessels and
for General Applications
A285/A285M Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon Steel, Low- and Intermediate-Tensile Strength
A516/A516M Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon Steel, for Moderate- and Lower-Temperature Service
A580/A580M Specification for Stainless Steel Wire
B456 Specification for Electrodeposited Coatings of Copper Plus Nickel Plus Chromium and Nickel Plus Chromium
D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
F760 Specification for Food Service Equipment Manuals
F1166 Practice for Human Engineering Design for Marine Systems, Equipment, and Facilities
F1785 Test Method for Performance of Steam Kettles
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2.2 ANSI Standards:
ANSI/UL 197 Commercial Electric Cooking Appliances
ANSI Z83.11 Gas Food Service Equipment—Kettles, Steam Cookers and Steam Generators
ANSI/NSF Std. 4 Commercial Cooking and Hot Food Storage Equipment
ANSI Z223.1 National Fuel Gas Code
ANSI/NFPA 70 National Electrical Code
ANSI Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F26 on Food Service Equipment and is the direct responsibility of F26.02 on Cooking and Warming
Equipment.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2007Nov. 1, 2012. Published November 2007December 2012. Originally approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 20012007
as F1603 – 95 (2001).F1603 – 07. DOI: 10.1520/F1603-07.10.1520/F1603-12.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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2.3 ASME Standards:
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IV Heating Boilers
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII—Division 1 Pressure Vessels
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2.4 Military Standards:
MIL-STD-167/1 Mechanical Vibration of Shipboard Equipment (Type I—Environmental, and Type II—Internally Excited)
MIL-STD-461 Requirements for the Control of Electromagnetic Interference Characteristics of Subsystems and Equipment
MIL-STD-462 Measurement of Electromagnetic Interference Characteristics of Subsystems and Equipment
MIL-STD-1399/300 Interface Standard for Shipboard Systems, Section 300A Electric Power, Alternating Current
MIL-V-173 Varnish, Moisture and Fungus Resistant
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 jacketed kettle—as used in this specification, a tilting, tilting or stationary, deep sided vessel (steam jacketed) of 32 oz to
20 gal
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