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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. C (10-99)[...]
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– 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. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS • Do not tr[...]
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– 3 – TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Delivery Rates at 180 ° F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]
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– 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. Health codes and NSF permit 180 ° F (minimum temperature) water to be used as a sanitizi[...]
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– 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. Prior to installation, test the electrical service to assure that it agrees with the specifications on the d[...]
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– 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). Models IB235 and IB[...]
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– 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 Thru-W all Fitting PL-53442 3 to 4 Inch Adapter Required For IB235 and IB290 Dish T able or Conveyor PL-53441 V ent Pipe Dishwasher V ent Hood 3 to 4[...]
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– 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. For horizontal venting of models IB57 and IB140, the total length of 3-inch diameter vent pipe can be up to 70 feet with up to four 90 ° elbow[...]
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– 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). The maxim[...]
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– 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. The recommended proper water treatment for effective and efficient use of this equipme[...]
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– 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. Depending on the distance from the heater to the dishwasher, it may be necessary to run empty rack(s) to purge the supply line if the indicated rin[...]
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– 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. The electrical power supply req[...]
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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. Make sure water is flowing through the booster to the dishwasher's fill or final rinse before lighting the booster heater by either leaving the main power switch off on Stand Alone units or le[...]
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– 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. DO NOT try to light the burners by hand. 5. Turn the gas control knob clo[...]
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– 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. Provided the necessary power, water, gas, and vent connections are completed, a S TAND [...]
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– 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. Refer to the i[...]
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– 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. For the latest part numbers, con[...]
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– 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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 FP 027-22 BUSHING-PIPE 3 / 4 TO 1 / 2 (280,000 &[...]
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– 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 00 087714 046-1 RELAY (2[...]