Hatco HQT-1 User Manual

Introducing the patent-pending Hatco Quick Thaw™ –
a revolutionary little device that’s ready to make
an enormous impact on your operation.

FASTER THAWING

Hatco Quick Thaw gets your frozen foods chef-ready two
to four times faster than traditional water or sink thawing methods.

ENHANCED SAFETY AND QUALITY

Unlike sink thawing, the NSF-approved Hatco Quick Thaw
eliminates both cross-contamination and food-code violations.
And unlike microwaves, it keeps internal temperatures well
below the danger zone, while leaving the cooking to your chefs.

RISK-FREE MENU EXPANSION

Hatco Quick Thaw’s speed lets you thaw frozen foods on the basis
of demand instead of predictions. So you can expand your
menu without increasing waste.

FAST ROI

Hatco Quick Thaw can pay for itself in less than a year based
on water savings alone. Dramatic reductions in waste and
liability make it bottom-line irresistible.

INCREDIBLY EASY TO USE

Just insert the food and turn Hatco Quick Thaw on. Upkeep
is minimal; it’s easy to clean and dishwasher-safe.

With Hatco Quick Thaw, there’s no need to tie up
sink, microwave or fridge … or put food safety or
quality at risk.

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That means you can expand your menu to include
the kinds of award-winning dishes that build
reputations.

It uses a controlled-temperature water spray to thaw a full
12”x20” pan’s worth of frozen food in just minutes.

Fast • Safe •
Compromise-Free

TH AWING

Fast • Safe •
Compromise-Free

TH AWING

HATCO QUICK THAW

SIDE VIEW

FRONT VIEW

141⁄2"

(368 mm)

6" (152 mm)

Drain

24" (610 mm)

311⁄4" (794 mm)

8"

(203 mm)

167⁄8" (429 mm)

Model HQT-1

ITEM#

SPECIFICATIONS

Model Shipping Weight

HQT-1 48 lbs. (22 kg)

Wire Support Rack

ack Opening:

R

1

(38 mm)

⁄2"

1

DIMENSIONS

HQT-1: 24"W* x 167/8"D x 141/2"H•(610 x 429 x 368 mm).

Add 8" (203 mm) for wall mount plumbing on right-hand side.

*

•

Add 6" (152 mm) for bottom gussets.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

1

/2" hot water line maximum 180°F (82°C) inlet.

1

/2" cold water line (must be at least 10°F (5.5°C) cooler than

desired spray water temperature).
Maximum inlet pressure 100 psi (690 kPa).
Drain must be routed in compliance with local plumbing codes.
Shelf and gussets must be securely anchored to solid wall

or studs.

Thawing Process Comparison Chart

Thawing

Process

Preserves Maintains

Food Food

Quality Safety

Prevents Per 12" x 20"

Cooking (305 x 508 mm) Pan

Water Used

in Gallons (Liters)

Time to Thaw Time to Thaw Time to Thaw Time to Thaw

10 Cryovac- 5 lb. (2 kg) 9 Pc. Boneless 10 Pc. Cod

Bagged Steaks Block of Shrimp Chicken Fish

Sink ✔ — ✔ 90 (341) 63 minutes 70 minutes 60 minutes 70 minutes
Refrigerator ✔✔✔ — 480 minutes 540 minutes 720 minutes 480 minutes
Hatco Quick Thaw ✔✔✔ 45 (170) 27 minutes 29 minutes 18 minutes 28 minutes

OPTIONS (NOT FOR RETROFIT)

❑

Copper Inlet Manifold (in lieu of standard PVC inlet manifold)

❑

Mixing Valve Knob, Non-locking

ACCESSORIES

❑ Wire Support Rack for thawing individual cryopacked

serving packages (up to two racks per pan – requires
perforated pan)

❑ 12" x 20" x 6" (305 x 508 x 152 mm) Perforated Food Pan
❑ Digital Timer with Recall

PRODUCT SPECS

Hatco Quick Thaw

The Hatco Quick Thaw shall be Model ….as manufactured
by the Hatco Corporation, Milwaukee, WI 53234 U.S.A.

With 24/7 Parts and Service Assistance (U.S. and Canada only),
the patent-pending Hatco Quick Thaw shall have stainless steel
construction with removable spray arm, provided with

1

⁄2" NPT

inlet plumbing fittings, a mixing valve, with built-in check valves

HATCO CORPORATION P.O. Box 340500 Milwaukee, WI 53234-0500 U.S.A. • [phone] • [phone]
Fax [phone] • Int’l. Fax [phone] • www.hatcocorp.com • E-mail: [e-mail]

Form No. HQT-0406(SS)-1 HC-SG-0707 Printed in U.S.A.

and screens, designed to control outlet water temperature
between 60°F and 120°F (16°C – 49°C), an NSF listed dial face
thermometer to display spray water temperature, and a 1

1

⁄2"
drain tailpipe. The unit will have the capacity to hold a standard
perforated 12" x 20" x 6" (305 x 508 x 152 mm) food pan to
rapidly thaw frozen foods.