A-A-52145 Kettles, Steam Jacketed (Stainless Steel), Gas (S/S By Astm-F1602)This commercial item description covers stainless steel steam-jacketed, gas kettles in the following sizes: Size 1 - 20 gallon capacity, Size 1 - 40 gallon capacity, Size 3 - 60 gallon capacity, Size 4 - 80 gallon capacity.

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3.2.3 NSF International. Acceptable evidence of meeting the requirements of NSF International Standard No.4 shall be a listing in the current edition of the NSF International “Listing of Food Service Equipment” and display of the NSF International mark on the finished product, or a certified test report from a recognized independent laboratory acceptable to the Government indicating compliance with the applicable NSF International requirements(s).

3.2.4 Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL). Acceptable evidence of meeting the requirements of UL Standard No. 197 shall be the UL Listing mark, or a certified test report from a recognized independent laboratory acceptable to the Government indicating compliance with the applicable requirements of UL Standard No.197.

4. PACKAGING

4.1 Packaging and packing. Packaging and packing shall be commercial or export as specified (see 5.2).

4.2 Commercial packaging and packing. Each kettle shall be cleaned, preserved, packaged, and packed in accordance with ASTM D 3951.

4.3 Export and packaging and packing. Each kettle shall be disassembled to the extent specified by the manufacturer to protect parts susceptible to damage during shipment and storage and for the reduction of cubage. The kettles and disassembled parts shall be preserved and cushioned to provide adequate protection against corrosion, deterioration, and damage during shipping and storage. Disassembled and detached parts shall be packaged in a snug-fitting fiberboard box conforming to PPP-B-636.

4.3.2 Export packing. Each kettle with disassembled parts shall be packed in a snug-fitting, wood-cleated plywood box conforming to domestic type, style A or B, type 3 load of PPP-B-601. The contents of the box shall be cushioned, blocked, and braced to prevent movement and damage while in transit. Closure and strapping shall be in accordance with PPP-B-601.

4.4 Marking (commercial and export). Interior boxes and shipping containers shall be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129.

5. NOTES

5.1 Intended use. The kettles covered by this commercial item description are intended for use in permanent kitchens and galleys to prepare most dishes such as vegetables, soups, sauces, pasta, rice, pie fillings, gravies, and poultry.