UNIT MUST BE KEPT CLEAR OF COMBUSTIBLES AT ALL TIMES
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can
cause property damage, injury or death. Read the Installation, Operating and
Maintenance Instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment.
Initial heating of unit may generate smoke or fumes and must be done in a well ventilated area.
Overexposure to smoke or fumes may cause nausea or dizziness.
This equipment has been engineered to provide you with year-round dependable service when used
according to the instructions in this manual and standard commercial kitchen practices.
1.Always clean equipment thoroughly before use. (See general cleaning instructions.)
2.Check rating label for your model designation & electrical rating.
3.For best results, use stainless steel counter tops.
4.All dimensions in parenthesis in centimeters unless noted.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR EZ WELL SUPPLY LINE
1.Install PIN 54508, brass fitting in each end of the solenoid using Teflon tape (not supplied).
2.Wrap the threads of the fitting as shown in the figure NO.1.
3.Remove the nut from the brass fitting and the sleeve from the inside of the fitting.
4.Place the sleeve and the nut, nut first, over the W copper tubing, PIN 54578, supplied with the
equipment.
5.Install the line into the solenoid and tighten the nut finger tight.
6.Using a wrench, tighten the nut far enough to crush the sleeve and attach the line.
NOTE:
7.Install the 3/8 x 1/4 adapter to the 3/8 stainless steel tube fitting using Teflon tape as shown in
figure NO.2.
8.Using the other end of the copper tube, install the line, nut, and sleeve to theadapter.
9.Tighten using the sameprocedure as before.
10.Turn on water supplyand look for leaks. If any leaks are found, tighten the nuts until leak is stopped.
NOTE:
To fill, turn one control to the first position and allow all wells to fill completely. After wells are full, set
controls to desired settings.
INSTALLATIONMUSTBEDONEBYAUTHORIZEDPLUMBER.
Do not over tighten nut. Just enough pressure is required to stop water leaks.
With EZ-fill multi-well units, turning on any of the controls will start water to fill all of the wells.
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FIGURE #1
Part Description: Brass Connector Male 1/8” NPT x 1/8” Tube
1/8 NPT
FIGURE #2
Inlet Tube
1.125
Sleeve
Teflon Tape APW
#89117, as Required
1/4” Copper Tube
Fitting Nut
Coupling
Teflon Tape
3/8” Female to
1/4” Tube Adaptor
GENERAL OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
1 .All food service equipment should be operated by trained personnel.
2.Do not allow your customers to come in contact with any surface labeled "CAUTION HOT."
3.Do not cook, warm or hold food directly in liner pans (well pans). Always use steam table pans /
insets, etc. Steam table pan depth shouldnot exceed 6".
4.Never hold food below 150°F (66°C).
Wet set-up and operation procedures (Units with drains)
1.Turn thermostat control to "10" setting or if equipped with infinite controls to "7" or "HI". Preheat for
approximately 30 minutes. Pans will fill, to correct level,with water to white probe. . 2. Place covered
inset with preheated product into well. 3. Readjust control after another 30 minutes of operation to
the "6" setting depending on the amount and/or thickness of product. 4. Keep inset / steamtable
pan(s) covered to maintain ideal servingtemperature. 5. Water is automatically kept at correct level.
NOTE: Turning on any controlwill activate autofill.
GENERAL CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
1.NEVER clean any electrical unit by immersing it in water. Turn off before surface cleaning.
2.Always clean equipment thoroughly before first use. Clean unit daily. Except where noted on charts:
Use warm, soapy water. Mild cleansers & PLASTIC scouring pads may be used to remove bakedon food & water scale.
3.Turn off electrical units before cleaning or servicing. All service should be performed by an APW
authorized agency.
GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING
Always Ask & Check:
1.Is the unit connected to a live power source?
2.Check the circuit breaker.
3.Is power switch on & pilot light glowing?
4.Check rating label.Are you operating unit on proper voltage?
If the above checks out, and you still have problems, call an APW authorized service agency.
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INSTALLATION
APW EZFILL HOT FOOD WELLS
Part Numbers Beginning with WHFW
D
Drain
6.0 (15.2) Minimum
From Counter Edge
E
7.78
(198)
12.02
(305)
7.55
(192)
4.19
(10.6)
10.69
(27.1)
C
1
B
8.12
(20.6)
Water
Inlet
A
610
(155)
2
1.Water fill is 3/8 (1.0) tubing connection on left back of left controls.
2.Main drain is ¾ female NPT.
Soup Well
Cut-out
2.0 (5.1) Minimum
From Counter Top
F
G
Control Cut-Out
1. Follow general installation
instructions on page 3.
2.Make applicable Cut-Out per above
table.Unit is designed for
3.Apply putty tape to the underside
perimeter of the well rimouteredge.
4.Apply a 1/4" (.6) bead of silicone
sealant adjacent to the putty tape on
the well flange.
5.Drop well into opening from the top
and push down until entire
parameter of rim is flush with the
counter surface.
6.From below the counter surface
insert an 8" to10"(20to 25 cm) flat tip
screwdriver into the locking ring tab
slots and twist in a clockwise motion
to lock well in place.
7.Trim excess putty and sealant from
around well rim.
8.Mount control to front panel using
hardware. Maintain 4" (10.2)
clearance between well and front
panel.
9.Check nameplate for proper voltage.
Connect power.
10. Connect overflow tube on hot food
well to suitable tubing to handle
212°F water.Run to open drain.
Electrically connect units to
Note:
comply with local and NECcodes.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS (APW EZFILL HOT FOOD WELLS)
MODEL
OUTSIDE DIMENSIONSINSIDE DIMENSIONS
CUT-OUTCONTROL CUT-OUT
SHIP WT.
ABCEDFG
SM50EZ
WELL
10.34”8.38”6.44”8.32”10.8755.012.513 Lbs.
(26.3)(21.3)(16.4)(21.1)(27.6)(12.7)(31.8)(5.9 Kg)
OPTIONS
Description: Lever Operated Drain ValveStock Number: 56360Drain Manifold: Fabricated to Unit, Required
3.Apply putty tape to the underside
perimeter of the well rimouteredge.
4.Apply a 1/4" (.6) bead of silicone
sealant adjacent to the putty tape on
the well flange.
5.Drop well into opening from the top
and push down until entire
parameter of rim is flush with the
counter surface.
6.From below the counter surface
insert an 8" to10"(20to 25 cm) flat tip
screwdriver into the locking ring tab
slots and twist in a clockwise motion
to lock well in place.
7.Trim excess putty and sealant from
around well rim.
8.Mount control to front panel using
hardware. Maintain 4" (10.2)
clearance between well and front
panel.
9.Check nameplate for proper voltage.
Connect power.
10. Connect overflow tube on hot food
well to suitable tubing to handle
212°F water.Run to open drain.
Electrically connect units to
Note:
comply with local and NECcodes.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS (APW EZFILL HOT FOOD WELLS)
NOTE: CUT-OUT SIZES ARE DIFFERENT FROM STANDARD APW HOT FOOD WELLS (HFW’S)
OPERATION
1. Follow General Operating Instructions on page 3.1. Follow General Cleaning Instructions on page 3
CLEANING
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INSTALLATION
APW EZFILL HOT FOOD WELLS
Part Numbers Beginning with WHFW
D
Hot Food Well
Cut-Out
6.0 (15.2) Minimum
From Counter Edge
F
Control Cut-Outs
6.50 (16.5)
4.13
(10.5)
21.88
(55.6)
2
8.27
(21.0)
2.0 (5.1) Minimum
From Counter Top
1
19.75
(50.2)
Water
Inlet
11.74
(29.8)
2
Overflow
5.74
(14.6)
J
A
13.981
(35.51)
C
Manifold
3
3.284
(8.34)
3.434
(8.72)
Drain
B
6.0
(15.2)
(22.0)
Cut-Out
Front Edge
8.65
G
1.Water fill is 3/8 (1.0) tubing connection on left back of left controls.
2.Overflow drain is 1/2” (1.3) OD tube outlet
3.Main drain is ¾ female NPT.
H
3
1.Follow general installation instructions
on page 3.
2.Make applicable Cut-Out per above table.
Note:
Unit isdesignedfor inst allatio ni n
stainless steel tops. Optional wood
mounting kitavailable.
3.Apply putty tape to the underside
perimeter of the well rim outer edge.
4.Apply a 1/4" (.6) bead of silicone sealant
E
adjacent to the putty tape on the well
flange.
5.Drop wellintoopeningfromthetop a n d
push down until entire parameter of rim
is flush with the counter surface.
6.From below the counter surface insert
an 8" to 10" (20 to 25 cm) flat tip
screwdriver into thelocking ring tab slots
and twist in a clockwise motion to lock
well in place.
7.Trim excess putty and sealant from
around well rim.
8.Mount control to front panel using
11.27
(28.6)
hardware. Maintain 4" (10.2) clearance
between well and front panel.
9.Check nameplate for proper voltage.
Connect power.
10. Connect overflow tube on hot food well
to suitabletubing to handle212°F water.
Run to open drain.Electrically
connect units to comply with local and
NEC codes.
Note:
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS (APW EZFILL HOT FOOD WELLS)
154561ControlBox W/Assy 12.50"
2553423/8" Conduit
355340Anti-short Bushing
454578Tubing, Copper, 1/4
5888898 X 1/2 AB Sms, Phl Truss
654508Brass Fitting 1/8 Npt X 1/4 Compression
756406Wrapper, 1/2 Size Outer
8545671/2 Size Well Pan W/Copper Tube
954571Wrapper Outer End
1030201Terminal Block
1156505Knob, Black
12889776-32 X 1.0 Slotted Pan Head
13890546-32 KEPS Nut
1454546Washer 1/2-20 SS
1554549Nut, Hex 1/2-20
1654543Probe Holder
1788971Screw 8-32 X 1-1/2 SS
1854548Spacer, Probe Holder
1989073#8 X 1/2 Sheet Metal Screw
208899310-32 X 3/8 Truss Head Screw
2189063Nut, Hex 8-32
2254544O-ring For Probe Holder
2354545O-ring For Screw
2450817Plate, Heat Diffuser
2555964Heating Element 208/240V, 500W/1660W
2655695Bracket, Element Holder
2755696Bracket, Element Holder
2855992Bottom Cover
2956404Bottom Cover
3056655Drain Strainer
154551Base
254555Cover, Bottom
355308E-Z Lock, 6 Tab
455340Anti-Short Bushing
554554Wrapper, End
654557Bracket, Wrapper End
754556E-Z Lock, 2 Tab
856515Insulation,20-3/8x8x1/2
956516Insulation,13x8x1/2
1089063Nut, Hex 8-32
1156513Insulation, 18x12x1
1230201Terminal Block
1356505Knob, Thermostat
14889776-32 X 1.0 Slotted Pan Head
15890546-32 KEPS Nut
1654549Nut, Hex 1/2-20
1754545O-Ring For Screw
188906110-24 Hex Nut
1956521Rivet, Pop
208902510-24 Speed Nut
2189073#8 X 1/2 Sheet Metal Screw
22888898 X 1/2 AB SMS, Phl Truss
2354552Wrapper, Side
2454558Bracket, Wrapper Side
2555789Sealant, Permagum
2654564Hole Cover
2754559Well Pan W/Assy (w/Copper Tubes)
2889120Jiffy Clip
2956039Capillary Cover For Thermostats
3056506Reflector Pan
3155441Heating Element 208/240V,
1200W/1600W
3254544O-ring For (Probe Holder)
3354543Probe Holder
3454546Washer 1/2-20 SS
3588971Screw 8-32 X 1-1/2 SS
3654548Spacer, Probe Holder
3756655Drain Strainer
3854561Control Box W/assy 12.50”
3954511Octal Base Use With 54510
4054524Bracket, Solenoid Valve
4154513Water Solenoid Valve
4254510Liquid Level Control Octal Base
XXXXLiquid Level Control Open Board
4354512Hold Down Strap Use With 54510
4454503BezelControl 12.50”
4554521Bezel Control 16.50”
4654529BezelControl 33.50”
4756527Thermostat 36” Capillary
4856536Indicator Light (56530)
495534390° Conduit Connector
508899310-32 X 3/8 Truss Hd Screw
51553423/8” Conduit
5254553Wrapper, Control End
5354508Brass Fitting 1/8 NPT x ¼ Compression
5454578Tubing, Copper, 1/4
5589059#10 External Lockwasher
5654577Adapter, 1/4” Tube To 3/8 Pipe
5756388Plate, Hole Cover
HARDWARE NOT SHOWNHARDWARE NOT SHOWN
8896110-24Hex Nut, Green-Ground
56542DialPlate
54532WireSetTwoWell
54533
54534
54535
54536
Wire Set Three Well
Wire Set Four Well
Wire Set Five Well
Wire Set Six Well
HFW-1D WIRING DIAGRAM (THERMOSTATIC CONTROL CONFIGURATION)
Heating Elements
2
4
1
Probe
Common
7
7
8
1
5
2
6
5
4
3
8
9
3
6
10
Indicator Light
13
Thermostat
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PARTS LIST & EXPLODED VIEW
Small Frame Insulated Top Mount EZ Fill Hot Food Wells HFWEZ-1D
W/Ass'y, EZ Fill Well, 600 Pan
W/Ass'y, Drain Strainer
Sealant, Gs7500, 6.5 Ft. Lg.
Plate, Hole Cover
W/Ass'y, 600 Well Pan
Conduit 3/4" Length 24"
Clip, Jiffy
Plate, Reflector
Nut, Hex 10-24
Screw 10-32x3/8 Trs Hd Phillips
Element, 1200/1600W - 208/240V
Washer #10 External Lock
Label, Warranty Against Defects
Screw #8 X 1/2 AB Sms Phl Truss
Thermostat, Model 375°, 72"cap
Adapter, 1/4” Tube to 3/8” Pipe
Plate, Dial-Wells
Terminal Block, 600V, 50A
Nut, KEPS 6-32
S/A, Pilot Light Amber
Screw, #8 X 1/2 Hex Tapit Sht Mtl
Cover, Capillary
Nut, Speed 10-24 Pal Zinc
Knob, Thermostat 375°F
Valve, Drain 1/2" Threaded
O-Ring, 1/2" ID X 5/8" OD
Nut, Hex 8-32
Washer, 1/2-20 S/S
Holder, Probe
Conduit Connector, 90° Flex
Tubing, Brass 1/2" X 3" Long
Screw 6-32 X 1 Ph Pan Hd
Bracket, Solenoid Valve
Tubing, Copper, 1/4
.032 Wall Refrig
Connector, Male Brass
Nut, Hex 1/2-20 Plain
Screw, 8-32x1-1/2 Sl Pn Hd SS
Liquid Level Control, Octal Base
Liquid Level Control, Open Board
Valves, Water Solenoid
O-Ring, 5/32" ID X 7/32" OD
Strap, Hold Down
Spacer, Phenolic
Bushing, Antishort, 3/4", #4
Washer, Reducing1X3/4
Base, Liquid Level Control Socket
Nut, Hex 10-24, Green
Washer, #10 Flat
2 Well Drain Manifold
3 Well Drain Manifold
4 Well Drain Manifold
5 Well Drain Manifold
6 Well Drain Manifold
2 Well Top Plate
3 Well Top Plate
4 Well Top Plate
5 Well Top Plate
6 Well Top Plate
2 Well Cover, Front And Back
3 Well Cover, Front And Back
4 Well Cover, Front And Back
5 Well Cover, Front And Back
6 Well Cover, Front And Back
2 Well EZ Fill, Bottom Cover
3 Well EZ Fill, Bottom Cover
4 Well EZ Fill, Bottom Cover
5 Well EZ Fill, Bottom Cover
6 Well EZ Fill, Bottom Cover
W/Ass'y, Conduit Brace
Housing, End
Brace, Well Runner
E-Z Lock, 6 Tab
Insulation
Bezel Control 12.50"
Bezel Control 16.50"
Bezel Control 33.50"
Control Box W/Ass'y, 12.50"
Control Box W/Ass'y, 16.50"
Control Box W/Ass'y, 33.50"
Bushing, .875 Heyco 2126
2 Well Wire Set
3 Well Wire Set
4 Well Wire Set
5 Well Wire Set
6 Well Wire Set
*Not Shown
Quan
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
4
6
20
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Note: When ordering, ALWAYS specify Part #, Model #, Serial #, Voltage & Phase.P/N 70103068 7/05
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HFWEZ-2, -3, -4, -5. 6 WIRING DIAGRAM (THERMOSTATIC CONTROL CONFIGURATION)
Heating Elements
15
14
21
L1
H1
28
4
5
6
7
8
34
22
29
19
23
H1
L1
33
33
28
22
L1
Indicator
Lights
H1
1
Probe
Common
2
18
13
3
23
17
7812
65
4
3
16
L1
L2
20
L1
L2
H1
H2
19
26
27
29
Thermostat
Wire Nuts
Heating Elements
14
15
HFW-2
20
13
2
18
3
19
27
21
4
5
6
7
22
19
28
29
8
23
19
30
9
24
19
Indicator
Lights
10
31
11
12
25
19
1
Probe
Common
7812
654
3
16
17
L1
L2
26
Thermostat
24
25
30
31
L1
HFW-3
L2
SinglePhase
23
24
25
30
31
29
L1
HFW-4
L2
SinglePhase
22
23
24
25
30
31
29
28
L1
HFW-5
L2
SinglePhase
21
22
23
24
25
30
31
29
28
27
L1
HFW-6
L2
SinglePhase
20
21
22
23
24
25
31
30
29
28
27
26
L1
L2
SinglePhase
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Notes:
IMPORTANT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Please complete this information and retain this manual for the life of the equipment. For
Warranty Service and/or Parts, this information is required.