CMA Dishmachines CMA-180UC Getting Started

Getting Started

The CMA-180UC is a hot water sanitizing, single rack, under-counter dishmachine. It is a

standalone machine featuring a self-contained booster heater. The only external connections

necessary are power supply, water supply, drainpipe, and optional chemical dispensers. The

machine uses re-circulated wash water and fresh water final-rinse.

Operation of the CMA-180UC is extremely user friendly. To initially fill the machine each day,

push the switch marked “FILL”. The machine is full when water begins to flow into the scrap tray.

The booster tank heater will maintain the wash water temperature at 155°F. The booster heater

will produce a minimum of 180°F final rinse water each cycle.

The supply water to the CMA-180UC must be a minimum of 140°F at 24 PSI (Pounds per Square

Inch) with a 6 GPM (Gallons Per Minute) flow rate and 60 GPH (Gallons Per Hour) recovery rate.

The pipe supplying the water must be ½” minimum. The plumbing connection is located at the

back of the machine. (See specification sheet on page 2).

The drain is a 1" barbed fitting on the back of the machine for easy attachment of your drain

hose.

The machine retains the features of the standard CMA-180 Series in that it has a scrap tray and

the manner in which the tank is filled ensures that the dishes are always rinsed with fresh water

instead of re-circulated water. The CMA-180UC is the first under-counter dishmachine of its kind

to discharge soil from the wash tank into a scrap tray outside of the wash chamber. This feature

keeps the wash water much cleaner over long periods of time. The scrap tray may be emptied on

a periodic basis without interruption of the flow of work, thereby providing a much cleaner

environment for the wash and rinse cycle. There are also enhancements that can be chosen

when required such as drain pump kits and other accessories. Refer to Section 4 “Parts ” for the

parts list and accessories available for the machine.

This manual is structured to provide a complete reference guide to the CMA-180UC. It is

presented in a manner that all users will be able to comprehend and use as an effective tool in

supporting the operation and maintenance of the dishmachine. The first section explains how the

machine is packaged and what to look for when receiving the machine.

After unpacking the machine, this manual explains how to install and set up the machine for use.

Requirements are given for plumbing, wiring, and space considerations. These attributes of the

machine are always taken into consideration by our well-trained sales representatives prior to the

order being placed. In the manual, guidance is also given for installation to ensure that the

machine will be able to run at optimum conditions.

The Operation Section of the manual may be used for instruction and procedures when required.

We make this portion of the manual easy to understand so that all levels of operators may be

able to read and comprehend the operation of the machine. The function of the machine itself is

mostly automatic and takes little training to put into full operation. The Operation Section also

includes diagnostic considerations for the machine when problems occur.

The next section of the manual is the Parts . This section has the parts lists and wiring diagram

for the machine.

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