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User’s Guide
Installation - Operation - Service
Tea
Brewing
System
TBS-71AC
Table of Contents
Technical Data ............................................................... 2
Brewing Specifications ............................................... 2
Weights and Capacities..............................................2
Electrical Configuration and Brewing Efficiency......... 2
Installation ...................................................................... 3
Keys To A Successful Installation .............................. 3
Brewer Installation ...................................................... 3
Operating Procedures .................................................... 5
Preparation ................................................................. 5
Brewing Hot Tea ......................................................... 5
Brewing Iced Tea ........................................................6
After Brewing ..............................................................6
Part # P009
Nov-99
Technical Data
Brewing Specifications
Brew Volume: Hot Tea - 6 gallons (22.7 liters)
Iced Tea - 18 gallons (68.1 liters)
Water Requirements: 20-75 psig
Factory Settings
Water Temperature: 202°F in tank
Brew time: 14 minutes
Pulse: 15 seconds on, 15 seconds off
Weights and Capacities
Brewer Water Tank Total Weight, Dispenser Weight (empty) Capacity Weight (full)
Model Weight Capacity Weight filled
TBS-71AC 239 lbs. 18 gal. 150 lbs. 389 lbs. LBD-18 (iced) 228 lbs. 18 gal. 378 lbs.
Tea Filter Size: 23” X 9”
LBD-6C (hot) 152 lbs. 6 gal. 202 lbs.
Electrical Configuration and Brewing Efficiency
Heater Voltage Maximum Batches per Hour*
Model Configuration Connection Phase Wires KW Amp draw Hot Tea Iced Tea
TBS-71AC (-1) 3 X 5 KW 120/208 3 ph. 4 + ground 11.5 33.0 2.3 2.6
TBS-71AC (-2) 3 X 10 KW 120/208 3 ph. 4 + ground 22.7 64.3 3.0 3.2
TBS-71AC (-3) 3 X 10 KW 120/480 3 ph. 4 + ground 30.2 37.9 3.2 3.4
120/220 3 ph. 4 + ground 13.3 36.0 2.4 2.7
120/240 3 ph. 4 + ground 15.2 37.9 2.6 2.8
120/220 3 ph. 4 + ground 26.3 70.3 3.1 3.3
120/240 3 ph. 4 + ground 30.2 74.0 3.2 3.4
*Batches per hour based on 14 minute brew time, with 15 second pulse.
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