Owner's Manual 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 .........................
Introduction and Conventions Silverware Pre-washing System 5
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.
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.
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.
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. 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.
Installation Silverware Pre-washing System 11
For detailed instructions about installation, refer to the Silverware Pre-washing System INSTALLATION manual that ships with the unit.
• Built-in units must have their control box brackets mounted to the underside of the dish table in which they are installed. If no acceptable location exists on the underside of the dish table, the control box may be mounted to the front of the wash tank. To do this, remove the acorn nuts from the studs on the wash tank, place the control box against the tank, and replace the acorn nuts.
Mechanical Installation of Built-in Units The installation and initial operational check of your new system must be performed only by licensed and certified plumbers and electricians. Be sure to follow all applicable national and local electrical codes when installing the electrical supply for your system. Be sure to follow all applicable national and local sanitation codes when installing your system.
• Appropriate location for the control box bracket • Absence of ribs or other features on the underside of the selected dish table location Refer to the Silverware Pre-washing System INSTALLATION manual that ships with the unit. Follow these instructions exactly. Should you need assistance, please contact us directly by dialing 800-444-9624.
Operating Instructions Silverware Pre-washing System 17
Filling the System Fill the tank with water that is metered to approximately 115°F / 48°C. A good rule of thumb is that the water should be hot to the touch but not so hot that it is uncomfortable. Fill the tank with water to the "waterline" marks in the basket. Once the pre-wash chemical is added, volumization will occur and suds should reach the second or third row of holes in the top of the basket. If suds do not reach that level, additional water can be added at that time.
Do not add the detergent to the sink prior to or during filling. Most detergents lose effectiveness with time. Some local health departments have requirements limiting the amount of time water can be used for cleaning before the water should be changed. Likewise, most chemical companies recommend changing wash water after a certain time. Those times vary, but are generally around four hours.
BADLY OVERLOADED BASKET PROPERLY LOADED BASKET 20
Only unsharpened table knives may be cleaned in your pre-washing system. Attempting to clean any sharpened object may cause bodily injury. Knives and other sharp objects must be washed using other more suitable equipment. Wash, rinse and sanitize the knives or sharp objects and immediately place them into proper storage. Do not wash glass in the pre-washing system. Remember, it is not necessary to turn the wash action off to load or unload items from the basket.
On weld-in and drop-in units, the switch will usually be mounted under the dish table adjacent to the pre-washer. When finished, return the handle to the OFF position. Washing Time Allow the pre-washer to break down and soften the soils on the silverware.
Removing the Pre-washed Silverware 1. Turn the unit off. Use both hands to grasp the handles at the top of the basket, lift up, shake the basket to remove excess water, and move the basket to a dish table. 2. Immediately place the second basket into the pre-washer. Note: Do not add silverware to the pre-wash unit unless the basket is in place. 3. Turn the unit on to begin washing the next batch. 4.
If you have a stationary unit, permanent drain plumbing will have already been installed. Open the drain valve to release the spent water and detergent. When all the dirty water has drained out, flush the tank with clean water to remove any debris that remains. Remove the drain screen by lifting it straight up and clean it in a scrap sink. Close the drain valve, replace the drain screen, store the drain hose if using a mobile unit, and replace the silverware basket. The pre-washer is now ready to refill.
Preventive Maintenance Silverware Pre-washing System 25
Your silverware pre-washing system requires minimal routine preventive maintenance. The following procedures should be done on a routine basis to ensure that your system remains reliable: IMPORTANT: Turn off the power to the unit at the main breaker prior to performing the following task! Clean the pump motor fan shroud with a damp, soapy rag. The motor shroud is the "vented" cover located on the bottom of the motor.
Troubleshooting Silverware Pre-washing System 27
Only a limited number of troubleshooting and repair procedures may be performed by the facility owner or manager. Any troubleshooting or repair that requires the removal of fasteners or that entails electrical service must not be attempted by anyone other than an authorized service agency. To obtain the name of a recommended service agent in your area, please call the Power Soak Service Department at 816-222-2400.
Symptom Possible cause Pump motor Motor is running on runs, but the wrong voltage water flow is inadequate Motor is running the wrong direction Unit makes a loud, steady noise when running 29 Debris caught in the motor's cooling fan Remedy Confirm that the house wiring supply is appropriate for the motor nameplate data. Reconnect motor internal leads according to the motor nameplate instructions. YOU MUST CONTACT POWER SOAK SERVICE OR AN AUTORIZED SERVICE AGENCY to make these changes.
Symptom Silverware is not getting clean 30 Possible cause Remedy Unit is being filled with Drain and refill with 115oF water. cold water Pieces are nesting Avoid sorting the pieces by type, e.g. all spoons being washed, followed by all forks being washed, etc. Too much food soil is being left on the silverware when the basket is loaded Rinse off heavy accumulations of food soils before the pieces are loaded into the basket. This will avoid weakening the detergent.
If the above trouble shooting procedures do not correct the problem, you may contact Power Soak Systems, Inc. at 800-444-9624 or an authorized service agency.
Power Soak is a registered trademark of Cantrell Industries, Inc. The Power Soak concept and design is fully patented. Power Soak Systems. Inc. 903 East 104th Street, Suite 130 Kansas City, MO 64131 Phone (816) 222-2400 Fax (816) 222-2419 (800) 444-9624 www.powersoak.
