Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................... 1
Product Introduction .................................................... 2
Explanation of Warning Messages .............................. 3
Danger ................................................................................................. 3
Warning ............................................................................................... 3
Chemical Hazard ................................................................................. 3
Personal Injury Hazard ........................................................................ 3
Requirements for Detergents and Sanitizers .............. 4
Detergents ........................................................................................... 4
Sanitizers ................................................................ ............................. 4
Factory Assistance .............................................................................. 4
Operating Instructions .................................................. 5
Preparing the System .................................................. 6
Filling the System ................................................................................ 6
Wash Water ......................................................................................... 6
Sanitizer Water .................................................................................... 6
Adding Detergents & Sanitizers .................................. 7
Manual Chemical Dispensing .............................................................. 7
Automatic Chemical Dispensing .......................................................... 7
Control Buttons and Lights .......................................... 8
Green Button ....................................................................................... 8
Red Button ........................................................................................... 8
Green Light .......................................................................................... 8
Blue Light ............................................................................................. 8
Red Light ............................................................................................. 8
Operation ..................................................................... 9
Introduction .......................................................................................... 9
Properly preparing the skewers ........................................................... 9
Loading the Skewer Rack .................................................................... 9
Washing Skewers .............................................................................. 10
Unloading the Skewer Rack ............................................................... 10
Rinsing Skewers ................................................................................ 10
Sanitizing Skewers ............................................................................ 10
Drying of Skewers .............................................................................. 11
Wash, Rinse and Sanitizer Clean-Up ................................................ 11
Preventive Maintenance ............................................. 13
Daily ................................................................................................... 14
Monthly .............................................................................................. 14
Troubleshooting .......................................................... 15
Definition of Responsibilities ..................................... 16
Facility Owner/Manager ..................................................................... 16
Service Agency .................................................................................. 16
Control Panel Lights and Buttons .............................. 17
Status Lights on Control Panel .......................................................... 17
Green Light (under the green “Start” button) ................................. 17
Blue Light (between the green “Start” and red “Stop” buttons) ...... 17
Red Light (under the red “Stop” button) ........................................ 17
Control Module (UPM) LED Lights ............................ 18
Wash Pump Will Not Operate ................................... 19
Owner/Manager Check List ............................................................... 19
Service Company Check List ............................................................. 19
Installation .................................................................. 21
Electrical Requirements ..................................................................... 22
Plumbing Requirements ..................................................................... 23
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Product Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Power Soak skewer washing system.
Your new Power Soak Skewer Wash machine will provide years of
dependable, efficient and trouble-free service.
As a Power Soak owner, you will benefit in numerous ways:
Your skewer washing operation will be more efficient.
Skewers will be cleaner.
The overall level of sanitation in your scullery area will improve.
Skewer labor washing hours will decrease as employee morale
increases.
Chemical and water usage will decrease.
Every system is manufactured to last, using only high-quality, heavyduty, 14 gauge stainless steel 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: 816-761-0544.
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Explanation of Warning Messages
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.
This symbol indicates a source for serious injury or death and creating
extensive equipment damage.
Warning
Property Damage Hazard.
This symbol indicates a source for property or equipment damage.
Chemical Hazard
This symbol indicates a source for serious injury or death from chemical
contact. Instructions, labels and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs)
are to be supplied with all detergents and sanitizing chemicals by the
manufacturers, importers and/or distributors of the cleaning chemicals.
Power Soak Systems, Inc. is not a chemical manufacturer, importer or
distributor. Power Soak Systems, Inc. can assist a chemical
representative but will not make specific brand recommendations.
Personal Injury Hazard
Hazard from sharp objects.
This symbol indicates a source for contact with a device that has a
cutting, pinching, and/or shearing action that will result in serious injury
or death.
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Requirements for Detergents and
The Skewer Wash requires a low-foaming,
metal/aluminum-safe detergent that is safe for
human hands. The detergent should have good
grease cutting abilities but not have an excessively
high pH level and must be safe to use with stainless
steel, rubber and plastic materials.
Sanitizers
Detergents
Improper detergents may damage the Skewer Wash machine! Use of
the correct detergent in the Power Soak equipment is critical to its
washing performance. If there are problems with achieving the desired
cleaning results, please contact the factory.
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. A chemical sales representative should assist in
selecting the proper sanitizer for this application.
Check with the cleaning chemical provider to determine detergent
concentration, sanitizer "parts per million" (ppm) and sanitizer
submersion times to meet local health codes.
Factory Assistance
If the chemical sales representative is having difficulty selecting a
detergent or sanitizer, or the results with the chemicals are not
satisfactory, please contact the factory at 800-444-9624.
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