Hobart FTX Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Warewasher

FTX Series

"Catering Systems"

(with Standard-Control el. heated)

INSTALLATION OPERATION

VERSION 02/02/05

Installation and Operating Instructions

for Warewashers FTX Series

Content Page

1Assembly .............................................................................................. 3

2 Electrical connection ............................................................................. 6

3Water connections ................................................................................ 6

4 Exhaust connection............................................................................... 7

5 Detergent and rinse agent dispensing .................................................. 7

6 First run................................................................................................. 8

7Controls............................................................................................... 10

8 Preparation ......................................................................................... 14

9Operation ............................................................................................ 14

10 After dishwashing................................................................................ 16

11 Position of curtains.............................................................................. 17

12 Frost prevention .................................................................................. 17

13 Trouble shooting.................................................................................. 18

Machine noise level is 73 dB (A)

Important Notes

● Use in Accordance with Regulations

This machine is exclusively to be used to wash ware such as plates,
cups, glasses, cutlery, trays etc.
Do not use for electrically heated cooking and heat conservation
appliances.

● Safety

Never hose down the machine.
The "Attention" symbol is shown beside instructions that are essential

for the safe operation of the machine. Please read these passages
very thoroughly.

● Liability

Installations and repairs which are not carried out by authorized
technicians or the use of other than original spare parts, and any
technical alterations to the machine, may affect the warranty set
out in the standard conditions of sale.

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1 Assembly

Should be carried out by HOBART technician

1.1 Transport to installation location

– If possible in its packing and on skid.
– Push on rollers.
– Avoid damage to floor and doors.

1.2 Remove packing

– Cut steel bands.
– Remove carton.
– Remove wooden skid.
– Remove inside packing material and accessories.

1.3 Locating

– According to installation plan.

– Consider wall clearance according to installation plan.
– Consider length of tabling, conveyors, etc.

1.4 Adjusting of machine height

– to loading platform level of 860 mm above floor by turning

the feet.

– Level floor unevenness.
– Distribute machine weight equally onto all feet.

1.5 Assembly of modules

If machine is delivered in separate modules:
Put largest module in place and level.

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1.5.1 Sealing tape No. 168 834-1

must be stuck on one of the connecting surfaces.

– The sealing tape must overlap at the corners.

1.5.2 Flat gasket No. 229 161

must be stuck on overflow channel flange.
– If old gasket (from factory testing) is still fitted, this must be

removed previously and discarded.

1.5.3 Assembly is possible only with inspection doors removed.

– Loosen screws "X".
– Slide door up.
– Unhook springs from screws "X".
– Slide door up and remove.

1.5.4 Add next module

– Level height (see 1.4).
– Connect by using screws M6 x 12 hex. head, washers,

lockwashers and nuts (supplied).

– Cut protruding sealing tape with knife.

1.5.5 Transport feed

must be removed and returned to Hobart.

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1.6 Condenser and drier

must be mounted according to separate instructions.

1.7 Electrical cables

must be unrolled and drawn through the cable channel.

– Connect wires to the terminals of the electrical components.
– Follow the wiring diagram and the labels on wires and

terminals.

1.8 Mounting the conveyor

– Remove chain between conveyor axle and transport motor

(end of machine).

– Put rolled conveyor on exit end of the machine and draw it

through the machine.

– Connect both conveyor ends by the conveyor rod and lock with

safety ring.

– Tension the conveyor at the loading section, equally on both

sides and lock tension screws.

– Replace chain between conveyor axle and transport motor.

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2 Electrical connection

must be carried out by an authorized technician
according to the national and local codes.

2.1 Check

– Open control box (with key) and take out wiring diagram from

the inside of the door.

– Check machine specifications to make sure they correspond to

those of the site supply and to wiring diagram.

– Check site fuse protection.
– Provide main circuit breaker close to the machine (if not built in).

2.2 Connection

– Draw cable through cable gland at the bottom of the control box

rear panel.

– Connect wires to main terminals or to main circuit breaker

(option).

– Tighten all terminal srews in the control box (may be loosened

during transport).

– Tighten all cable glands.
According to EN 60 335 the appliance must be connected to a

equipotential conductor. The connecting screw is located beside
the cable control box.

3Water connection

must be carried out by an authorized technician
according to the national and local codes.

The machine must be operated with water of drinking quality.

3.1 Check

– Make sure that site water supply and drain pipes correspond to

installation plan of machine.

– Identify which pipes are to be connected to corresponding

connections of machine.

– Check correct size of pipe inside diameters.
– Line strainer, pressure reducer, vacuum breaker and safety

valve are fitted to machine as standard.

For U.K.: rinse booster pump optional.

3.2 Fresh water supply for rinse 1/2" (For U .K.: 3/4" BSP)

– should be soft (0 to 4 °Clark, resp. 0,5 mmol/l).

–must be cold if condenser is fitted.
– Provide shut-off valve.

3.3 Fresh water supply for fill (if second connection fitted) 3/4"

– should be soft (0 to 4 °Clark) and warm (40 – 50°C).

– Provide shut-off valve.

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