Metcraft-Powersoak PS-200 Operation Manual

Owner’s Manual

PS-200

Table of Contents

Product Introduction Page 1

Explanation of Warning Messages Page 2

Danger

Warning
Chemical Hazard
Personal Injury

Requirements for Detergents and Sanitizers Page 3

Detergents

Sanitizers
Factory Assistance

Operating Instructions Page 4 - 6

Filling The System

Rinse Water
Sanitizer Water
Detergents & Sanitizers
Adding Detergents and Sanitizers
Manual Dispensing

Auto Dispensing

Controls & Features Page 7 - 12

Starting and Stopping the Wash Action

Introducing Pots and Pans to the Power Soak
Properly Scrapping Pots and Pans
Loading and Using the Wash Sink
Loading and Washing Utensils
Unloading the Wash Sink
Rinsing Pots & Pans
Sanitizing Pots & Pans
Drying of Pots & Pans
Deep Cleaning and “Night Washing”
Wash, Rinse and Sanitizer Clean-up

Preventive Maintenance Page 14 - 16

Routine Preventive Maintenance

Daily
Monthly

Table of Contents - Continued

Troubleshooting

Facility Owner/Manager Section
LED Status on Control Panel Overlay
Green LED

Blue LED
Red LED

Authorized Service Agency Section

Installation

Electrical Requirements

Providing Proper Electrical Service
Plumbing Requirements

Page 18 - 20

Page 21 - 24

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Product Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Power Soak warewashing system.

Your new Power Soak pot, pan and utensil washing system will provide years
of dependable, efficient and trouble-free service.

As a Power Soak owner, you will benefit in numerous ways:

• Your warewashing operation will be more efficient.

• Pots, pans and utensils will be cleaner.

• The overall level of sanitation in your scullery area will improve.

• Warewashing hours will decrease as employee morale increases.

• Chemical and water usage will decrease.

Every system is manufactured to last, with only high-quality, heavy-duty, 14
gauge stainless steel used in its construction. All electrical components used
in a Power Soak system are of the highest quality. The faucets and drains are
designed for quick filling and emptying of the system’s sinks.

At Power Soak Systems, we take pride in manufacturing the Power Soak line
and are committed to standing behind our customers and products 100%.
Should you ever need assistance, please contact us directly at the factory
by dialing 800-444-9624 or fax: [phone].

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Explanation of Warning Messages

Be sure to read, understand and follow all DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION
messages located in this guide and on the equipment.

Danger

Personal Injury and Property Damage hazard.
May result in serious injury or death.
May cause extensive equipment damage.

Warning

Property Damage Hazard.
May result in property or equipment damage.

Chemical Hazard

May result in serious injury or death.
Instructions, labels and Material Safety Data

(MSDSs) should be supplied with all detergents and
sanitizing chemicals. The manufacturers, importers

and distributors of your cleaning chemicals are
responsible

for providing this information.

Sheets

Power Soak Systems is not a chemical manufacturer, importer or
distributor. Power Soak Systems, Inc., can assist your chemical
representative but

will not make specific brand recommendations.

Personal Injury Hazard

Hazard from sharp objects.
May result in serious injury or death.

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Requirements for Detergents
and Sanitizers

Detergents

Remember, improper detergents may damage equipment! Use of the
correct detergent in your Power Soak system is critical to its washing
performance. If you are having problems with cleaning results, please
contact the factory.

Your new system requires a low-foaming, metal/aluminum-safe
detergent that is safe for the hands. The detergent should have
good grease cutting abilities but not have an excessively high
pH level.

Sanitizers

The method of sanitizing used in your Power Soak system is a “chemical
sanitizing” method. There are a number of products on the market that work
well. Your chemical sales representative should assist you in selecting the
proper sanitizer for your application.

Check with your cleaning chemical provider to determine detergent
concentration, sanitizer “parts per million” (ppm) and sanitizer submersion
times to meet local health codes.

Factory Assistance

If your chemical sales representative is having difficulty selecting a
detergent or sanitizer, or if you are getting poor results with the chemicals
your representative has recommended, please contact the factory
at 800-444-9624.

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Operating Instructions

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Preparing the System

Filling the System

At the beginning of each day or shift, fill the sinks with water that is metered to
approximately the correct operating temperatures:

• Wash sink (115°F / 46°C)

• Rinse sink (75°F / 24°C)

• Sanitizer sink (75°F / 24°C)

All sinks should be filled to, but not above, the “waterline” marks.

Fill the wash sink (the sink with the water jets) with water that is approximately

115°F / 46°C. You can use the hot and cold taps on the faucet to adjust the

water to the appropriate temperature. A good rule of thumb is that the water
should be hot to the touch but not so hot that it is uncomfortable.

Rinse Water

If your method for rinsing wares is of the “submersion” type, fill the rinse sink

(middle sink) with water that is approximately room temperature, 75°F / 24°C.

There is no need to fill the rinse sink if your location uses a sprayer for
rinsing wares.

Sanitizer Water

Fill the sanitizer sink (the last sink) with water that is approximately room

temperature, 75°F / 24°C.

Your Chemical Company Should Be Aware of
the Following:

The detergent must be low foaming, metal/aluminum-safe and not excessively
caustic. Most standard sanitizers are acceptable.

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Adding Detergents & Sanitizers

Manual Chemical Dispensing

After the sinks have been filled with water, add the proper amount of
detergent and sanitizer. The detergent goes into the wash sink (the sink with
the water jets) and the sanitizer goes into the sanitizer sink.

Be sure to add the proper amount of chemicals to each sink. The amount
used should be provided by your chemical supplier. Do not add the
detergent or sanitizer to the sink prior to or during filling.

Automatic Chemical Dispensing

Your Power Soak may be equipped with an automatic chemical dispensing
system. Be sure to follow the chemical company’s instructions regarding the
use and care of the dispenser.

The dispensing cycles for the wash tank and sanitizer tank are activated
independently from each other.

For each fill cycle of the wash tank, when the level of water reaches the upper liquid level
sensor, after a ten-second delay and after the green start button is pushed, the dispenser
will inject the proper amount of detergent into the tank.

For each fill cycle of the sanitizer tank, when the level of water reaches the
upper liquid level sensor and after a 10 second delay, the dispenser will
automatically inject the proper amount of sanitizer into the tank.

The wash and/or sanitizer tank(s) must be filled to the waterline in order to
initiate the automatic chemical dispensing.

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Controls & Features

Green Button

Starts the washing action.
If cycle does not start, refer to troubleshooting section.

Red Button

Stops the washing action.

Green Light

Slow Flashing – “POWER ON” – the Power Soak system
is energized and ready to fill.

Solid Illumination – “RUNNING” – wash sink is full, system is
running. (Will not become solid until after start button is pushed.)

Blue Light

Solid Illumination – “CHANGE WASH WATER” – after a
standard four-hour wash cycle, the system becomes
disabled and the wash sink must be drained and refilled.

Red Light

Slow Flashing – “FILL SANITIZER TANK”

Solid Illumination – “CHANGE SANITIZER SOLUTION” –
after two hours, the sanitizer sink must be drained
and refilled.

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