Silverware Pre-washing System
Table of Contents
Introduction and Conventions ................................................. 5
Product Introduction ................................................................ 6
Products Covered by this Manual ........................................... 7
Free-standing Stationary .................................................................. 7
Mobile .............................................................................................. 7
Parts and Cutlery Washer ................................................................ 7
Roll-under ......................................................................................... 7
Weld-in ............................................................................................. 7
Drop-in ............................................................................................. 7
Explanation of Warning Messages .......................................... 8
Danger ................................................................................................. 8
Warning ............................................................................................... 8
Chemical Hazard ................................................................................. 8
Personal Injury Hazard ........................................................................ 8
Requirements for Detergents .................................................. 9
Detergents ........................................................................................... 9
Sanitization .......................................................................................... 9
Factory Assistance .............................................................................. 9
Installation ............................................................................. 11
Electrical Power Requirements .......................................................... 12
Electrical Wiring Requirements .......................................................... 12
Plumbing Requirements ..................................................................... 13
Mechanical Installation of Built-in Units ............................................. 14
Operating Instructions ........................................................... 17
Filling the System .............................................................................. 18
Adding Detergents ............................................................................. 18
Automatic Chemical Dispensing ..................................................... 18
Manual Chemical Dispensing ......................................................... 18
Introducing Silverware to the Pre-washing System ............................ 19
Starting and Stopping the Wash Action ............................................. 21
Washing Time .................................................................................... 22
Removing the Pre-washed Silverware ............................................... 23
Replacing the Wash Water ................................................................ 23
Preventive Maintenance ........................................................ 25
Troubleshooting .................................................................... 27
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Silverware Pre-washing System
Introduction and Conventions
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Product Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Power Soak Silverware Prewashing System. When used properly, your system will
provide years of dependable, efficient and trouble-free
service.
As a Power Soak owner, you will benefit in numerous
ways:
Your silverware washing operation will be more
efficient.
Your silverware will be cleaner and your customers
will enjoy an enhanced experience.
Demands on your spray washer will be drastically
reduced.
The need for hand polishing will decrease or be
eliminated, and employee morale will increase.
Chemical and water usage will decrease.
Every system is manufactured to last, with high-quality,
heavy-duty, 14 gauge stainless steel used in its
construction. All electrical components in a Power Soak
system are of the highest quality. The system is easy to
use, gentle on silverware, and very compact.
At Power Soak Systems, we take pride in manufacturing
the Power Soak line and are committed to standing behind
our customers and products. Should you ever need
assistance, please contact us directly by dialing 816-2222400 or fax 816-222-2419.
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Products Covered by this Manual
This manual covers the following Silverware Pre-washer types. Each is available in
both a Standard Capacity version and a High Capacity version.
Free-standing Stationary
These pre-washers are not portable but do not require permanent installation into
an existing dish table. They are designed with legs but do not have casters. Their
faucets and drains are permanently connected, and their electrical connections are
made with water-tight flexible conduit.
Mobile
These pre-washers are designed with legs equipped with casters to allow them to
move about the scullery. They may also be moved to bussing areas of banquet
halls or other locations where permanent installation is not practical. They are
drained into floor sinks, and they are filled from any temperature regulated potable
water supply. Lower voltage versions have built-in power cords, and higher voltage
versions require on-site wiring by a licensed electrician.
Parts and Cutlery Washer
This specialized version is designed for larger, harder to clean wares where high
load electrical service is available. The Parts and Cutlery Washer is very similar to
the High Capacity Mobile pre-washers regarding portability and connection
requirements.
Roll-under
These pre-washers are identical to the Mobile units with two exceptions: 1) The
legs are very short so they can roll under existing dish tables, 2) They are equipped
with faucets. Like the Mobile units, they are drained into floor sinks, and they are
filled through a flexible tube from any temperature regulated potable water supply.
Weld-in
These pre-washers are designed to be integrated into existing dish tables. To be
installed, an opening in the shape of the pre-washer tank must be cut into the dish
table. The tank is then welded in. Their drain connections, faucet connections, and
electrical connections are permanent.
Drop-in
Like the Weld-in version, these pre-washers are permanent additions to dish tables.
Drop-In units are identical to Weld-ins except for the method of attachment to the
dish table. The Drop-in pre-washer uses a flange and clamp arrangement to lock
itself into the dish table opening. Also like the Weld-in units, the drain connections,
faucet connections, and electrical connections are permanent.
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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 Sheets (MSDS) should be
supplied with all detergents. The manufacturers, importers
and distributors of your cleaning chemicals are responsible
for providing this information.
Power Soak Systems is not a chemical manufacturer,
importer or distributor. Power Soak Systems 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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The silverware pre-wash system wash
tank requires a low-foaming, metal-safe
detergent that is safe for the hands. The
detergent should have good grease
cutting abilities but not have an
excessively high pH level.
Requirements for Detergents
Detergents
Improper detergents may damage equipment! Use of the
correct detergent in your pre-wash system is critical to its
washing performance. If you are having problems with
cleaning results, please contact Power Soak Systems.
Sanitization
The Power Soak Silverware Pre-washing System is not
designed to sanitize the items it cleans. The intended
purpose of the pre-washer is to break down and soften the
soils on the silverware so that a single pass through a
commercial dish machine will finish the cleaning job and
sanitize the silverware. THE PRE-WASHER MUST NOT
BE USED ALONE TO CLEAN OR SANITIZE
SILVERWARE.
Factory Assistance
If your chemical sales representative is having difficulty
selecting a detergent, or if you are getting poor results with
the chemicals your representative has recommended,
please contact Power Soak Systems at 816-222-2400.
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