Hatco FR2 Series manual Maintenance, General, Draining & Cleaning All Models

MAINTENANCE

GENERAL

WARNING

To avoid any injury, turn the power switch

off at the fuse disconnect switch/circuit breaker or unplug the unit from the power source

and allow to cool completely before performing any maintenance or cleaning.

Recommended Cleaning Schedule

Complete draining and cleaning should be done

•On a daily basis.

•Whenever food particles accumulate in the tank.

•Whenever a spill occurs.

•Whenever the unit is to be stored or shipped, especially in freezing temperatures.

Helpful Hints

•Keep inlet and outlet free of debris.

•Keep false bottoms in place and free of debris.

•Delime unit using a non-corrosive deliming solution.

CAUTION

Inspect daily for lime buildup inside unit. Excessive amounts can affect unit performance and reduce the operating life of the unit.

OUTLET	INLET	Power Switch
		Clean-out Cap
		(2- or 3-element
		units only)
Sump Drain Handle
	(Closed)	Sump Drain Outlet

Figure 8. Hydro-Heater Side View

DRAINING & CLEANING ALL MODELS

NOTE: The holding vessel should be drained through its own drain valve to discharge debris and water that remains in it.

CAUTION

Drain holding vessel with power to the unit off, or element burnout may occur.

DAILY (See Figure 8)

1.Turn power switch to the OFF position.

2.Drain holding vessel to discharge visible water and debris. Close drain when finished

3.Wipe visible deposits from the sink or tank.

4.Dissolve a safe, non-toxic, non-corrosive sanitizer into 1 gallon (3.7 L) of hot water and pour into tank. Refill the tank 1/2" (1 cm) above the false bottom with hot water

and soak for at least 15 minutes.

NOTE: Follow the sanitizers instructions

for the proper mixture of water and sanitizer.

5.Connect one end of a drain hose onto the sump drain outlet with the other end in a bucket

or open site drain in a manner according to local plumbing codes.

6.To drain the unit open the sump drain valve by moving the valve handle backwards until it completely stops. Water will now flow from the drain hose.

7.Thoroughly wash unit with fresh water until discharge is clear and all sanitizers have been removed and rinsed.

8.Close sump drain by moving handle all

of the way forward until it stops. See Figure 8.

9.Reinstall perforated water baffle/false bottom in correct position.

10.Follow normal operation instructions.

9 Form No. FR2M-0604