SPECIFICATIONS
Printed in U.S.A. PBHS 0116
Carter-Hoffmann is a trademark
of Carter-Hoffmann, LLC
COMBINATION
PLATE AND BASE HEATERS
Two- and Three-Silo Mobile Carts
CONSTRUCTION... All seams turned in
to eliminate raw edges. Wrap-around,
single piece exterior panel. Stainless
steel, full width, 1” tubular push handle
located on swivel end. Hooks on each
end to hang lids when dipsensing.
CABINET MATERIAL...All finished
stainless steel construction exterior. 18
gauge 300 stainless steel. All sides, top
and bottom are insulated for heat
retention and energy efficiency.
BASE FRAME...12 gauge stainless steel
caster base with 1”x1” 14 gauge stainless
steel channels welded to bolsters.
CASTERS...2-silo cabinets: 3.5”
diameter; 3-silo cabinets: 5” diameter.
Plate mounted, all swivel ball bearing
type casters, plate mounted and bolted to
frame. Offset, wheel-ahead pattern for
easy transport over uneven surfaces.
Two rigid and two swivel casters with
brakes.
DISPENSER PLATFORMS...Heavy-duty
stainless steel drop-in tubes for plates
and bases up to 10.25” in diameter;
pulley and cable leveling system with
field adjustable springs to accommodate
plates or bases. Number of connected
springs can be increased or decreased to
change the platform tension.
Disconnected springs remain in place
and out of the way. Engineered hole
pattern to facilitate air flow. Cantilevered
spring cables to extend life of springs.
SILO LIDS... Completely removable lids;
Gasketless stainless steel construction
with stainless steel 1” tubular handles
and strap. Hang safely on the side of the
cabinet and out of the way during
dispensing.
ON/OFF SWITCH... Toggle switch with
guard. BH & PH heaters can heat plates
or bases with the flip of a switch. PBH
heaters have two independently
controlled silos to heat plates and/or
bases at the same time. Center position
is OFF. Red indicator lamp when ON.
HEATING SYSTEM... High velocity
blower air system; themostatically
controlled to heat bases or plates.
Thermally, protected fan motor with longlife bearings. High limit overheat
protection, base/off/plate toggle switch
and pilot/cycle light.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS...
BH2S and PH2S operate on 208 volts,
3230 watts, 60 Hz, 15.4 Amps, NEMA 620P plug. BH3S and PH3S operate on
208 volts, 4800 watts, 60 Hz, 23.1 Amps,
NEMA 6-30P plug. PBH2S operates on
3200 watts, 60 Hz, 15.4 Amps, NEMA 6020P plug. Ten foot 3-wire rubber cord
with 3 prong grounding plug.
PERFORMANCE... Factory pre-set; does
not require adjustment. Base heating
temperature set at 325oF (162oC). Plate
heating temperature set at 230oF (110oC).
OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES...
Wrap-around extruded aluminum
bumper with non-marking vinyl insert;
specify red or grey
Four soft durometer cushioned corner
bumpers
CARTER-HOFFMANN
1551 McCormick Ave., Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 362-5500 • (800) 323-9793 • Fax (847) 367-8981
www.carter-hoffmann.com
FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT
PLATE & BASE HEATERS
CARTER-HOFFMANN
Specifications subject to change through product improvement & innovation.
Carter-Hoffmann CAD Drawing Scale: 1/4” = 1’
FRONT VIEW
2-SILO
TOP VIEW
2-SILO
TOP VIEW
3-SILO
PBH2S
shown with optional wrap-
around bumper
FRONT VIEW
3-SILO
Model Type Capacity* Overall Dimensions Caster Class 100
Number Wax Bases or Plates Height Depth Width Diameter Shipping Weight
7” - 10.25” Diameter in mm in mm in mm in mm lbs kg
PBH2S 2 independently controlled silos 60 bases per silo 45 1143 23 584 35
1
/
4 895 3
1
/
2 89 295 134
combo base and/or plate heater 75 plates per silo
BH2S 2 silo 120 bases (60 per silo) 45 1143 23 584 35
1
/
4
895 3
1
/
2
89 295 134
base heater
PH2S 2 silo 150 plates (75 per silo) 45 1143 23 584 35
1
/
4 895 3
1
/
2 89 295 134
plate heater
BH3S 3 silo 180 bases (60 per silo) 45 1143 23 584 46
3
/
8
1178 3
1
/
2
89 345 156
base heater
PH3S 3 silo 225 bases (75 per silo) 45 1143 23 584 46
3
/
8 1178 3
1
/
2 89 345 156
plate heater
SIDE VIEW
ALL MODELS
*Due to varying thickness of plates and bases, capacity noted is approximate. Actual capacity may vary.