Hatco TFC-461R-L Installation Manual

THERMO-FINISHER

Conveyor Food Finisher

TFC-461R Series

Installation and

Operating Manual

I & W #07.05.149.00

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Do not operate this equipment unless you
have read and understood the contents of
this manual! Failure to follow the
instructions contained in this manual may
result in serious injury. This manual
contains important safety information
concerning the maintenance, use, and
operation of this product. If you’re unable
to understand the contents of this manual,
please bring it to the attention of your
supervisor. Keep this manual in a safe
location for future reference.

No opere este equipo al menos que haya
leído y comprendido el contenido de este
manual! Cualquier falla en el seguimiento
de las instrucciones contenidas en este
manual puede resultar en un serio daño.
Este manual contiene importante
información sobre seguridad
concerniente al mantenimiento, uso y
operación de este producto. Si usted no
puede entender el contenido de este
manual por favor pregunte a su
supervisor.Almacenar este manual en una
localización segura para la referencia
futura.

© 2007 Hatco Corporation

CONTENTS

Important Owner Information...............................i

Introduction...........................................................i

Important Safety Information..............................1

Model Designation...............................................2

Model Descriptions..............................................3

All Models........................................................3

TFC-461R Model.............................................3

TFC-461R-L Model..........................................3

Specifications.......................................................3

Plug Configuration...........................................3

Electrical Rating Chart.....................................3

Dimensions......................................................4

Installation............................................................5

Unpacking........................................................5

Location...........................................................5

Programming The Unit........................................6

General............................................................6

Programming Controls.....................................6

All Units ...........................................................7

Operation............................................................10

Maintenance .......................................................12

Recommended Food Finishing Guide.............13

Troubleshooting.................................................14

Hatco Limited Warranty.....................................16

Authorized Parts Distributors...........Back Cover

IMPORTANT OWNER INFORMATION

Record the model number, serial number
(identification decal located on the front of the unit),
voltage and purchase date of your Thermo­Finisher
below. Please have this information available when
calling Hatco for service assistance.

Model No. ________________________________
Serial No. ________________________________
Voltage __________________________________
Date of Purchase __________________________

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conveyor food finisher in the spaces

Business 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Hours: Central Standard Time

Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone] (Parts and Service)

Keys 1-8 ..........................................................7

Keys 9 and 10 .................................................8

Idle Mode.........................................................8

Auto-Off Mode.................................................9

Conveyor StopAdjustment..............................9

Cancelling AProgram......................................9

Selecting AnAdditional Program.....................9

Programming Hints..........................................9

Basic Food Finishing.....................................10

Food Finishing Hints......................................11

General..........................................................12

Cleaning-Exterior...........................................12

Cleaning-Interior............................................12

(Summer Hours: June to September –
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. C.S.T.
Monday through Thursday
8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. C.S.T. Friday)

[phone] (International)

24 Hour 7 Day Parts and Service

Assistance available in the
United States and Canada
by calling [phone].

INTRODUCTION

The Hatco Thermo-Finisher conveyor food finisher
is designed to rapidly heat or thermalize a wide
range of food products, allowing operators to serve
customers faster, thereby improving customer
satisfaction. The Thermo-Finisher is perfect for
melting toppings or finishing soup and foods like
Mexican entrees, nachos and potato skins. It also
thermalizes frozen foods such as appetizers, french
fries, and pizza. The Thermo-Finisher also can be
used to heat food pans/plates prior to serving.

This manual provides the installation, safety, and
operating instructions for the Hatco Thermo­Finisher conveyor food finisher. Hatco recommends
all installation, operating, and safety instructions
appearing in this manual be read prior to installation

Form No. TFC461RM-0108

Additional information can be found by visiting our
web site at www.hatcocorp.com.

or operation of the Thermo-Finisher. Safety
instructions that appear in this manual after a safety
alert symbol and the words WARNING or

CAUTION printed in boldface are very important.
WARNING means there is the possibility of serious

injury or death to yourself or others. CAUTION
means there is the possibility of minor or moderate
injury. The word NOTICE signifies the possibility of
equipment or property damage only.

The Hatco Thermo-Finisher conveyor food finisher
is a product of extensive research and field testing.
The materials used were selected for maximum
durability, attractive appearance, and optimum
performance. Every unit isthoroughly inspected and
tested prior to shipment.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING

WARNING

IMPORTANT! Read the following important safety information to avoid personal injury or
death, and to avoid damage to the equipment or property.

For safe and proper operation, plug unit
into a properly grounded electrical outlet of
the correct voltage, size, and plug
configuration. If the plug and receptacle do
not match, contact a qualified electrician to
determine and install the proper voltage and
size electrical outlet.

To avoid any injury or damage to the unit,
do not pull unit by power cord.

To prevent any injury, discontinue use if
power cord is frayed or worn.

To reduce the risk of fire, the appliance is to
be installed on a non-combustible surface
only. The appliance is to be installed on
floors or counters of non-combustible
construction with non-combustible flooring
and surface finish and with no combustible
material against the underside, or on non­combustible slabs or arches having no
combustible material against the underside.
Such construction shall in all cases extend
not less than 12″ (305 mm) beyond the
equipment on all sides.

For safe and proper operation, the unit must
be located a reasonable distance from
combustible walls and materials. If safe
distances are not maintained, discoloration
or combustion could occur. Do not locate
unit under shelving or closer than 12″
(305 mm) from the ceiling.

To ensure proper operation and safety,
allow a minimum of 1″ (25 mm) clearance
along the rear of the unit and 2″ (50 mm)
clearance at the feed and discharge sides.

To avoid any injury, turn the power switch
OFF, unplug the unit from the power source,
and allow to cool before performing any
maintenance.

Some exterior surfaces on the unit will get
hot. Use caution when touching these areas
to avoid injury.

To avoid electrical shock or personal injury,
do not steam clean or use excessive water
on the unit.

To avoid any injury or damage, the unit
must be serviced by qualified personnel
only.

To avoid any injury or damage to the unit,
turn the power OFF at the fused disconnect
switch/circuit breaker and allow to cool
before performing any maintenance.

If service is required on this unit, contact an
Authorized Hatco Service Agent or contact
the Hatco Service Department at 800-558­0607 or 414-671-6350; fax [phone]; or
International fax [phone].

This product has no “user-serviceable”
parts. To avoid damage to the unit or injury
to personnel, use only Authorized Hatco
Service Agents and Genuine Hatco
Replacement Parts when service is
required.

Genuine Hatco Replacement Parts are
specified to operate safely in the
environments in which they are used. Some
aftermarket or generic replacement parts do
not have the characteristics that will allow
them to operate safely in Hatco equipment.
It is essential to use Genuine Hatco
Replacement Parts when repairing Hatco
equipment. Failure to use Genuine Hatco
Replacement Parts may subject operators
of the equipment to hazardous electrical
voltage, resulting in electrical shock or
burn.

Unit is not waterproof. DO NOT submerge in
water. Do not operate if it has been
submerged in water. Do not steam clean the
interior or flood with water or liquid
solution.

Form No. TFC461RM-0108

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

CAUTION

CAUTION

NOTICE

T F C - 4 6 1 R - L

Thermo

Conveyor

Finisher

Quantity of Top Heating Elements

Size (in inches) of Top Heating Elements

Quantity of Bottom Heating Elements

Shape of Bottom Heating Elements
R = Rectangular

Left-Hand Drive

IMPORTANT! Read the following important safety information to avoid personal injury or
death, and to avoid damage to the equipment or property.

Unit is not weatherproof. For safe and
proper operation, locate the unit indoors
where the ambient air temperature is a
minimum of 70°F (21°C).

To avoid any injury or damage to the unit,
do not operate appliance without installing
supplied legs.

DO not use “Pyrex” glass plates or serving
pieces in the food finisher. “Pyrex” glass
may break causing personal injury and/or
food contamination.

DO NOT use paper or plastic serving pieces
in the food finisher. These materials may
melt or burn causing a fire hazard and/or
food contamination and may damage the
unit.

Plate/tray will be very hot upon removal —
use oven mitt, protective clothing, or pan
gripper to remove.

MODEL DESIGNATION

Do not remove the glass from the unit for
cleaning purposes. Doing so may cause
injury or damage to the unit.

To avoid any injury or damage, locate the
unit at the proper counter height in an area
that is convenient for use. The location
should be level to prevent the unit or its
contents from falling accidentally and
strong enough to support the weight of the
unit.

Do not place anything on top of the unit;
doing so could damage the unit or subject
personnel to possible injury.

Use non-abrasive cleaners only. Abrasive
cleaners could scratch the finish of your
Thermo-Finisher, marring its appearance and
making it susceptible to dirt accumulation.

Figure 1. Model Designation

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WARNING

ALL MODELS

Thermo-Finisher conveyor food finisher models
have an easy-to-clean interior constructed of
stainless steel and heavy duty glass. The units
feature quick-heating infrared ribbon elements with
a microprocessor to control the temperature and
heating time. All models come with a user-friendly
control panel that accepts up to ten pre­programmed recipe times.All models feature a fast,
reliable conveyor that accommodates a half-size
sheet pan or pan/plate. All units are equipped with
an attached power cord and plug set.

TFC-461R MODEL

The TFC-461R features four upper circular
elements and one lower rectangular element for
even heat distribution from corner to corner. The
conveyor isloaded on the left and moves from left to
right, when viewing from the control side of the unit.

TFC-461R-L MODEL

The TFC-461R-L is identical to the TFC-461R
except that it features a right-to-left moving
conveyor. The conveyor is loaded on the right and
moves from right to left, when viewing from the
control side of the unit.

MODEL DESCRIPTIONS

Figure 2. TFC-461R Model shown with

Optional Backstop Tray/Landing Platform

SPECIFICATIONS

PLUG CONFIGURATION

Units are supplied from the factory with an electrical
cord and plug (see Figure 3.).

For safe and proper operation, plug unit into a
properly grounded electrical outlet of
the correct voltage, size, and plug
configuration. If the plug and receptacle do not
match, contact a qualified electrician to
determine and install the proper voltage and
size electrical outlet.

ELECTRICAL RATING CHART

Model Voltage Watts Amps Phase Plug Configuration Shipping Weight

TFC-461R 208 7524 36.2 1 NEMA 6-50P 135 lbs. (61 kg)

240 8445 35.2 1 NEMA 6-50P 135 lbs. (61 kg)
208 7524 21.4 3 NEMA L15-30P 135 lbs. (61 kg)
240 8445 22.3 3 NEMA L15-30P 135 lbs. (61 kg)

NEMA L15-30P NEMA 6-50P

NOTE: Receptacle not supplied by Hatco.

Figure 3. Plug Configurations

TFC-461R-L 208 7524 36.2 1 NEMA 6-50P 135 lbs. (61 kg)

240 8445 35.2 1 NEMA 6-50P 135 lbs. (61 kg)
208 7524 21.4 3 NEMA L15-30P 135 lbs. (61 kg)
240 8445 22.3 3 NEMA L15-30P 135 lbs. (61 kg)

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SPECIFICATIONS

TFC-461R-L

DD

BB

F

F

TFC-461R

A

E

C

A

E

C

TFC-461R

TFC-461R-L

DIMENSIONS

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS EFFECTIVE FINISHING AREA

Width Depth Height

Model (A) (B) (C)

TFC-461R 63-7/8″ 29-3/8″ 22″

Model (D) (E) (F)

TFC-461R 18″ 13″ 3-3/8″

(1622 mm) (746 mm) (559 mm)

TFC-461R-L 63-7/8″ 29-3/8″ 22″

TFC-461R-L 18″ 13″ 3-3/8″

(1622 mm) (746 mm) (559 mm)

Width Depth Height

(457 mm) (330 mm) (86 mm)

(457 mm) (330 mm) (86 mm)

Figure 4. Dimensions

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