OPERATION

General

 

 

 

 

 

time, operate the

rinse cycle and check

the water

Use the following procedures to operate the Magnum Series

8. When the booster water heater has had sufficient heating

temperature and pressure readings on the gauges.

Commercial Electric Booster water heater.

 

 

 

Water temperature at the booster outlet should be

 

 

WARNING

 

 

 

 

185°–190°F (85°–88°C) and flow pressure should be 20

 

 

 

 

 

 

psi (138 kPa) maximum.

 

Read all safety messages in the Important Safety

 

NOTE: Outlet water

temperatures can be

adjusted

 

Information section before operating this equipment.

 

 

 

for low-temperature dish machine applications. See

DO NOT turn on power to the booster water heater until

the Maintenance section for thermostat adjustment

tank has been filled with water and all air has been vented

procedure.

 

 

 

through dish machine rinse nozzle. The heating elements

 

 

 

 

 

will burn out in seconds if operated when they are not

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING

 

 

immersed in water.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Startup

 

 

 

 

 

Units are equipped

with a high temperature limit safety

 

 

 

 

 

switch that will shut off power if the unit overheats.

1. Close the drain pipe shut-off valve.

 

 

 

Contact an Authorized Service Agent if high temperature

2. Open the shut-off valve to primary water supply. The water

limit safety switch cannot be reset or continues to trip.

 

temperature at the inlet should be 110° to

140°F (43° to

Shutdown

 

 

 

 

60°C) and should not exceed 160°F (71°C).

 

 

 

Under normal and regular operation, Bradford White

NOTE: Minimum temperature differential between inlet and

recommends that the unit be turned on at all times.

 

 

outlet should never be less than 20°F (11°C).

If the booster water heater will not be used for an extended

3. When the booster tank is filled with water, vent all air from

period of time or will be exposed to freezing conditions it should

 

the tank before turning on the unit. To vent the booster tank:

be drained to prevent damage to the unit.

 

 

• Open the temperature/pressure relief valve.

1. Move the Power ON/OFF switch to the OFF position.

 

• Run the dish machine through several cycles to vent air

2. Disconnect power supply to the booster water heater.

 

through the rinse nozzles.

 

 

 

3. Close the inlet water supply line shut-off valve to the

4. Check all plumbing connections for leaks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

booster water heater.

 

5. Check the temperature/pressure relief valve discharge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTICE

 

 

 

opening to be sure it is not blocked and no scale or other

 

 

 

 

 

foreign matter has reduced the size of the opening.

ALWAYS drain booster water heater with power to the unit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

off or element burnout could occur.

 

 

 

CAUTION

 

 

 

 

 

BURN HAZARD:

 

 

 

 

4. Open the drain shut-off valve and drain all water from the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

booster water heater tank.

 

• Water in unit is very hot. Wear protective gloves and

 

 

proper attire when operating to avoid injury.

 

 

 

 

 

• Some exterior surfaces on unit will get hot. Avoid

 

 

 

 

 

 

unnecessary contact with unit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6. Turn on the electrical supply to the booster heater.

 

 

 

 

 

7. Move the Power ON/OFF switch to the ON position. The

 

 

 

 

 

 

indicator light will turn on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Indicator Light

Power ON/OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Switch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 10. Control Panel

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