Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product IB140 ML-110899 Hobart
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– 1 – N S T R U C T I O N S I INFRARED BOOSTER . . . Gas W ater H eaters MODEL IB57 ML-110898 IB140 ML-110899 IB235 ML-110861 IB290 ML-110862 INFRARED BOOSTER 701 S. RIDGE AVENUE TROY, OHIO 45374-0001 937 332-3000 www.hobartcorp.com FORM 34070 Rev.
– 2 – IMPORT ANT FOR YOUR SAFETY WARNING: IF THE INFORMATION IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
– 3 – TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
– 4 – Installation, Operation, and Care of INFRARED BOOSTER GAS WA TER HEA TERS SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL The Infrared Booster Gas Water Heaters (available for natural gas or propane) provide 180 ° F rinse water for commercial dishwashing machines.
– 5 – INST ALLA TION UNPACKING Immediately after unpacking, check for possible shipping damage. If the Booster Heater is found to be damaged after unpacking, save the packaging material and contact the carrier within 15 days of delivery.
– 6 – VENTING REQUIREMENTS WARNING : PROVIDE A SCREEN OR BARRIER TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY IN AREAS WHERE INADVERTENT PERSONNEL CONTACT WITH THE HOT VENT PIPE CAN OCCUR. Models IB57 and IB140 are Category IV (positive flue pressure, excessive condensate, and flue gas temperature at the heater outlet approximately 330 ° F).
– 7 – Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Dish T able or Conveyor Dishwasher Combustible Sidewall T ermination T ermination T ee 6" T ermination T ee Non-Combustible Sidewall T ermination 6" T ermination T ee.
– 8 – Fig. 4 All horizontal runs of the vent pipe shall have a minimum rise of 1 / 4 " per foot of length and should be supported every 5 feet or less (for Canada, every 3 feet) and at every elbow.
– 9 – GAS CONNECTION For model IB57, the gas inlet pipe size is 1 / 2 " NPT at the gas valve. For models IB140, IB235, and IB290, the gas inlet pipe size is 3 / 4 " NPT at the gas valve. The gas supply line must be sized to adequately provide the input BTU/Hr rate for that model at the specified flowing pressure (see table).
– 10 – WATER REQUIREMENTS Proper water quality can improve ware washing performance by reducing spotting, lowering chemical supply costs, enhancing effectiveness of labor, and extending equipment life. Local water conditions vary from one location to another.
– 11 – SHOWN WITH OPTIONAL WATER HAMMER ARRESTOR KIT Fig. 6 The heater is equipped with a pump which circulates water inside the booster heater and maintains a uniform water temperature in the tank.
– 12 – ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING : ELECTRICAL AND GROUNDING CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE PORTIONS OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND/OR OTHER ELECTRICAL CODES. WARNING : DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY AND PLACE A TAG AT THE DISCONNECT SWITCH INDICATING THAT THE CIRCUIT IS BEING WORKED ON.
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– 14 – START UP PROCEDURES — FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING Filling the Booster Piping Fill the booster heater with water, purging all air.
– 15 – Hot Surface Ignition Using the Robertshaw Gas Valve 1. STOP! Read the safety information. 2. Turn off all electrical power to the appliance. 3. Remove the left side panel. 4. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the burners.
– 16 – OPERA TION The booster heater is designed to deliver 180 ° F water, up to the gallons per minute and gallons per hour ratings specified in the table on page 4, depending on the incoming water temperature and Booster Heater model and its input BTU/Hr.
– 17 – MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION The water pump motor and the combustion air blower motor are permanently lubricated and require no other maintenance. VENT SYSTEM Annually check the vent system for obstruction. Check for signs of deformation in the vent pipes which will be an indication of abnormal conditions in the venting system.
– 18 – LIST OF REPLACEMENT PARTS When ordering parts, be sure to provide the Model Number, ML Number, and Serial Number from the data plate located on the left-front panel of the booster heater. NOTE : As continued product improvement is a policy of the manufacturer, part numbers may change without notification.
– 19 – Components (Pump Side) continued PART No. NAME OF PART AMT FP 047-12 FITTING-TUBE 5 / 8 TBG FERRULE (140,000 & 235,000 BTU/Hr) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 FP 012-45 FITTING-TUBE 5 / 8 TBG NUT (140,000 & 235,000 BTU/Hr) .
– 20 – Components (Pump Side) continued PART No. NAME OF PART AMT 00 294500 040-1 TRANSFORMER, 30VA, 50/60HZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 00 294681 028-1 THERMOSTAT, AUTO RESET . . . . . . . .
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