Power Soak PS-275 Installation Manual

Owner’s Manual

PS-275

Table of Contents

Introduction and Conventions ...................................... 1

Product Introduction .................................................... 2

Explanation of Warning Messages .............................. 3

Personal Injury and Property Damage Hazard .................................... 3

Property Damage Hazard .................................................................... 3

Chemical Hazard ................................................................................. 3

Personal Injury Hazard ........................................................................ 3

Requirements for Detergents and Sanitizers .............. 4

Detergents ........................................................................................... 4

Sanitizers ............................................................................................. 4

Power Soak Service Assistance .......................................................... 4

Control Features .......................................................... 5

Operating Instructions .................................................. 5

Control Panel and Features ........................................ 6

START Button ...................................................................................... 7

STOP/IDLE Button ............................................................................... 7

UNLOAD/LOAD Button ........................................................................ 7

WASH TANK Light ............................................................................... 7

SANITIZER TANK Light ....................................................................... 7

High Fluid Wash Temperate - Light ..................................................... 8

Deep Cleaning Mode Active - Light ..................................................... 8

STATUS Light ...................................................................................... 8

POWER Light ...................................................................................... 8

ERROR Light ....................................................................................... 8

Indirect Beacon System .............................................. 9

Blue Beacon ........................................................................................ 9

Green Beacon ...................................................................................... 9

Red Beacon ......................................................................................... 9

Orange Beacon .................................................................................... 9

Preparing the Machine .............................................. 10

Filling the Machine ............................................................................. 10

Wash Fluid ......................................................................................... 10

Rinse Water ....................................................................................... 11

Sanitizer Water .................................................................................. 11

Manually Adding Detergents & Sanitizers .......................................... 12

Operating the Power Soak ........................................ 13

Starting and Stopping the Wash Action ............................................. 13

Introducing Pots and Pans to the Power Soak ................................... 13

Properly Scrapping Pots and Pans .................................................... 13

Loading and Using the Wash Tank .................................................... 13

Unload/Load ...................................................................................... 14

Rinsing Pots and Pans after Wash is Complete ................................ 16

Sanitizing Pots & Pans....................................................................... 16

Drying of Pots & Pans ........................................................................ 16

Deep Cleaning and "Night Washing" ................................................. 16

Deep Cleaning Mode ......................................................................... 17

Changing the Wash Solution ............................................................. 19

Changing the Sanitizer Solution ......................................................... 19

Wash, Rinse and Sanitizer Clean-Up................................................. 20

Preventative Maintenance ......................................... 21

Daily ................................................................................................... 22

Monthly .............................................................................................. 22

As needed .......................................................................................... 22

Facility Owner/Manager Section ................................ 23

Authorized Service Agency Section ........................... 25

Explanation of LED Sequence ........................................................... 25

Wash Pump Will not Operate ............................................................. 25

Installation .................................................................. 29

Electrical Requirements ..................................................................... 30

Plumbing Requirements ..................................................................... 31

for the machine’s electrical service.

Introduction and Conventions

PS-275

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Product Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Power Soak ware washing machine.
Your new Power Soak pot, pan and utensil washing machine will provide
years of dependable, efficient and trouble-free service.
As a Power Soak owner, you will benefit in numerous ways:

• Your ware washing operation will be more efficient.

• Pots, pans and utensils will be cleaner.

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

• Ware washing hours will decrease as employee morale increases.

• Chemical and water usage will decrease.

Every machine 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 machine are of the highest quality. The faucets and
drains are designed for quick filling and emptying of the machine's tanks.
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

Read, understand and follow all DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION
messages located in this guide and on the equipment.

Personal Injury and Property Damage Hazard

Will result in serious injury or death.
Will cause extensive equipment damage.

Property Damage Hazard

Will result in property or equipment damage

Chemical Hazard

Will result in serious injury or death. Instructions, labels and
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) should be supplied with all
detergents and sanitizing chemicals. The manufacturers,
importers and distributors of the cleaning chemicals are
responsible for providing this information.

Personal Injury Hazard

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

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Requirements for Detergents and Sanitizers

Detergents

The PS-275 can use two types of detergents, one type for normal cleaning
and one type for “Deep Cleaning” for more effective deep cleaning. The
materials to be cleaned and the type of debris to be removed will be a
factor in selecting the proper detergent. Provide this information to a
chemical supplier when selecting the type of detergent. Use of the correct
detergent in the Power Soak machine is critical to its washing performance.
Improper detergents could damage the equipment. If there are problems
with cleaning results, please contact the Power Soak service department
800-444-9624.

The Power Soak PS-275 requires a low-foaming detergent
that is safe for human hands. The detergent should have
good grease cutting abilities but not have an excessively
high or low pH level. A metal/aluminum-safe formula is
recommended. Consult a chemical provider for a suitable
deep cleaning chemical.

Sanitizers

The method of sanitizing used in the Power Soak PS-275 is a "chemical
sanitizing" method. There are a number of products on the market that
work well in this application. A chemical sales representative should assist
in selecting the proper sanitizer. Ask the cleaning chemical provider to
determine detergent concentration, sanitizer "parts per million" (ppm) and
sanitizer submersion times to meet local health codes.

Power Soak Service Assistance

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

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Operating Instructions

Control Features

PS-275

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Control Panel and Features

The illustration shows the PS-275 Control Panel Overlay. The overlay is adhered to
the front of the control panel box and contains buttons and lights that are imbedded
into the overlay. Communication with the UPM is accomplished with cables that
extend from the back side of the overlay.

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START Button

The START button is green and labeled “Start”.
When pressed and released within 4 seconds it will
start the “Normal Mode” wash action. When
pressed and held for 8 seconds, it will start the
Deep Clean Mode. Pressing the STOP button
within 10 seconds will release the selection and
return to “stand by” mode. An automatic chemical
dispenser will be signaled to add the chemicals
according to the mode that has been started when
the START button is pressed. If a cycle does not
start when the START button is pressed and
released, refer to the trouble shooting section.
(See page 8 for operating instructions)

STOP/IDLE Button

The red STOP/IDLE mode button is used to stop or
“pause” the wash action. The wash action will stop
when pressed. Some programming selections will
automatically resume the wash action after a short
period of time if the wash tank is not drained.

(See page 8 for operating instructions)

UNLOAD/LOAD Button

The UNLOAD/LOAD button is white with green up
and down arrows. It is used to indicate to the
program controller that the machine is receiving
proper attention when using the timed unload/load
wash cycle functions.

(See page 14 for operating instructions)

WASH TANK Light

The blue WASH TANK light is used to indicate
when the wash fluid needs to be changed.

SANITIZER TANK Light

The red SANITIZER TANK is used to indicate
when the sanitizer fluid needs to be either filled or
drained.

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