Moffat PC8140G Installation Manual

Installation and Operation Manual

Gas Pasta Cooker

PC8140G PCL8140G

Date Purchased

Serial Number

Dealer

Service Provider

For use in GB & IE

230008-10

MANUFACTURED BY

Moffat Limited
PO Box 10001
Christchurch
New Zealand
Ph: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

WORLD-WIDE BRANCHES

UNITED KINGDOM

Blue Seal
67 Gravelly Business Park
Gravelly Park
Birmingham
West Midlands
B24 8TQ
Ph: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

UNITED STATES

Moffat Inc
3765 Champion Blvd
Winston-Salem
North Carolina 27115
Ph: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

CANADA

Serve Canada
22 Ashwarren Road
Downview
Ontario M3J1Z5
Toll Free:800 263 1455
Ph: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
www.servecanada.com
www.moffat.com

NEW ZEALAND

Christchurch

Moffat Limited Moffat Limited
PO Box 10-001 4 Waipuna Road
16 Osborne Street Mt Wellington
Christchurch Auckland
Ph: [phone] Ph: [phone]
Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone]

AUSTRALIA

Victoria

Moffat Pty Limited Moffat Pty Limited
740 Springvale Road 3/142 James Ruse Drive, Rose Hill
Mulgrave, Melbourne PO Box 913, Smithfield
Victoria 3171 Sydney, N.S.W. 2142
Ph: [phone] Ph: [phone]
Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone]

Western Australia

Moffat Pty Limited Moffat Pty Limited
67 Howe Street 30 Prosperity Place
Osbourne Park Geebung, Brisbane
WA 6017 Queensland 4034
Ph: [phone] Ph: [phone]
Fax: [phone] Fax [phone]

Auckland

New South Wales

Queensland

The reproduction or copying of any part of this manual by any means whatsoever is strictly forbidden unless authorized previously
in writing by the manufacturer.

In line with policy to continually develop and improve its products, Moffat Ltd. reserves the right to change the specifications and
design without prior notice.

© Copyright Moffat Ltd. August 2009.

Contents

PC(L)8140G GAS PASTA COOKER (Single Tank - 40 Ltr)

Introduction ............................................................................................. 2

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

Model Numbers Covered in this Specification
General
Optional Accessories
Gas Supply Requirements
Gas Connection
Water Supply Requirements

Dimensions ............................................................................................... 5

Installation ............................................................................................... 6

Installation Requirements
Unpacking
Location
Clearances
Assembly
Gas Connection
Water Connection
Drainage Connection
Commissioning

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

Operation Guide
Description of Controls
Before Use
Filling the Tank
Lighting the Pilot Burner
Lighting the Main Burner
Turning ‘OFF’ the Pasta Cooker

Cleaning and Maintenance ..................................................................... 13

General
Draining and Cleaning
After Each Use
Daily Cleaning
Weekly Cleaning
Periodic Maintenance

Fault Finding ........................................................................................... 16

Wiring Schematic.................................................................................... 17

Gas Conversion and Specifications......................................................... 18

Conversion Procedure
Gas Specifications

Replacement Parts List........................................................................... 22

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Introduction

We are confident that you will be delighted with your WALDORF GAS PASTA COOKER and it will become a
most valued appliance in your commercial kitchen.

To ensure you receive the utmost benefit from your new Waldorf appliance, there are two important things
you can do.

Firstly:

Please read the instruction book carefully and follow the directions given. The time taken will be well
spent.

Secondly:

If you are unsure of any aspect of the installation, instructions or performance of your appliance,
contact your WALDORF dealer promptly. In many cases a phone call could answer your question.

CE Only:

These instructions are only valid if the country code appears on the appliance. If the code does not
appear on the appliance, refer to the supplier of this appliance to obtain the technical instructions for
adapting the appliance to the conditions for use in that country.

WARNING:

MPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION, SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE PROPERTY

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DAMAGE, INJURY OR DEATH. READ THE INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR SERVICING THIS APPLIANCE.

WARNING:

INSTRUCTIONS TO BE FOLLOWED IN THE EVENT THE USER SMELLS GAS ARE TO BE POSTED IN A PROMINENT
LOCATION. THIS INFORMATION SHALL BE OBTAINED BY CONSULTING THE LOCAL GAS SUPPLIER.

WARNING:

REAT CARE MUST BE TAKEN BY THE OPERATOR TO USE THE EQUIPMENT SAFELY TO GUARD IT AGAINST RISK

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OF FIRE.

HE APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE LEFT ON UNATTENDED.

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T IS RECOMMENDED THAT A REGULAR INSPECTION IS MADE BY A COMPETENT SERVICE PERSON TO

ENSURE CORRECT AND SAFE OPERATION OF YOUR APPLIANCE IS MAINTAINED.

• DO NOT

THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
DO NOT SPRAY AEROSOLS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS APPLIANCE WHILE IT IS IN OPERATION.

•

STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPOURS OR LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF

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AUTION

:

This appliance is;

•

For professional use and is to be used by suitably qualified / trained
persons only.

•

Only authorised service persons are to carry out installation, servicing and
gas conversion operations.

•

Components having adjustments protected (e.g. paint sealed) by the
manufacturer should not be adjusted by the user / operator.

•

DO NOT operate the appliance without the legs supplied fitted.

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Model Numbers Covered in this Specification

Specifications

PC[1]8140G GAS PASTA COOKER (Single Tank - 40 Ltr)

NOTE:

[1]: - Back Options;

- - Standard Models.
L - Low Back Models.

General

A commercial heavy duty, gas fired high performance Pasta Cooker designed for pasta cooking
commercial high production output, using LPG (Propane) or Natural Gas. The boiling medium is
contained within a heavy gauge stainless steel tank, heated by one infra red surface burner from
beneath the tank.
This Pasta Cooker features an Over Temperature Safety Cut Out System with Full Flame Failure
Safety Controls.
An open tank design to make cleaning a simple and easy task.

Optional Accessories

This appliance can be fitted with the following optional accessories, (refer to the 'Replacement Parts
List' for details).

• Plinth Kit.

Gas Supply Requirements

- Australia New Zealand Only:

Natural Gas LP Gas / (Propane)

Input Rating 46 MJ/hr 47 MJ/hr
(N.H.G.C.) (44,547 Btu/hr)

Supply Pressure

Burner Operating Pressure

1.13 - 3.40 kPa 2.75 - 4.50 kPa

(4.5" - 13.5" w.c.) (11" - 18.0" w.c.)

0.92 kPa (*) 2.6 kPa (*)
(3.7” w.c.) (10.2" w.c.)

(44,547 Btu/hr)

Gas Connection ¾” BSP Male

- UK Only

:

Natural Gas (G20) Propane (G31)

Nominal Reduced Nominal Reduced
Heat Input (nett) 12.0 kW 5.4 kW 12.5 kW 6.2 kW
Gas Rate 1.27 m3/hr 0.42 m3/hr 0.97 kg/hr 0.48 kg/hr
Supply Pressure 20 mbar 37 mbar

Burner Operating Pressure 9.5 mbar (*)

Gas Connection

3

/4” BSP Male

27.7 mbar (*)

Appliance Classification

Category: II
Flue Type: A

2H3P.

1.

NOTE: (*) The burner operating pressure is to be measured at the upper test point (Supply

Pressure) on the gas control valve located behind the control panel, this is to be carried
out with the burner operating at the ‘High Flame’ setting. Refer to the ‘Gas Conversion
and Specification’ Section for further details.

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Specifications

Gas Connection

Gas supply connection point is located 190 mm from the right hand side, 36 mm from the rear of the
appliance and 124 mm from the floor and is entered from beneath the appliance. An optional rear
connection is available.

Connection is

Water Supply Requirements

Cold water connection is 1/2" tube connection via 15 mm crox fitting located 50 mm from the LH
side, 556 mm from rear and 151 mm from the floor. The water connection should be plumbed in, in
accordance with National / Local Codes covering installation.

Maximum water supply pressure 550 kPa (80 psi).

Tank max capacity - 40 ltrs of water.

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/4” BSP male.

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PC

(L)

8140G

Dimensions

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Installation

Installation Requirements

NOTE:

• It is most important that this appliance is installed correctly and that operation is
correct before use. Installation shall comply with local, gas, health and safety
requirements.

• This appliance shall be installed with sufficient ventilation to prevent the occurrence
of unacceptable concentrations of health harmful substances in the room, the
appliance is installed in.

Waldorf pasta cookers are designed to provide years of satisfactory service and correct installation is
essential to achieve the best performance, efficiency and trouble-free operation.

This appliance must be installed in accordance with National installation codes and in addition, in
accordance with relevant National / Local codes covering gas and fire safety.

Australia: - AS5601 - Gas Installations.
New Zealand: - NZS5261 - Gas Installation.
Australia / New Zealand - AUS /NZS3500 - Plumbing & Drainage.
United Kingdom: - Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations 1998.

- BS6173 - Installation of Catering Appliances.

- BS5440 - Parts 1 & 2 Installation Flueing & Ventilation.

Ireland: - IS 820 - Non Domestic Gas Installations.

Installations must be carried out by qualified service persons only. Failure to install
equipment to the relevant codes and manufacturer’s specifications shown in this section will
void the warranty.

Components having adjustments protected (e.g. paint sealed) by manufacturer, are only
allowed to be adjusted by an authorised service agent. They are not to be adjusted by the
installation person.

Unpacking

• Remove all packaging and transit protection from the appliance including all protective plastic
coating from the door outer panel and exterior stainless steel panels.

• Check equipment and parts for damage. Report any damage immediately to the carrier and
distributor.

• Report any deficiencies to the distributor who supplied the appliance.

• Check that the available gas supply is correct to that shown on the rating plate located on the inside

of the access door.

• Check that the following parts have been supplied with the appliance:

FN8140G

Baskets 4
Basket Trays 1

Location

1. This appliance must be installed in a suitably ventilated room to prevent dangerous build up of
combustion products.

2. Installation must allow for a sufficient flow of fresh air for the combustion air supply.

Combustion Air Requirements

PC8140G

Natural Gas (G20) 13 m3/hr

LPG / Propane (G31) 13 m3/hr

3. Position the appliance in its approximate working position.

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