Power Soak 36212 PS-275 Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 14)

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Preparing the Machine
Filling the Machine
At the beginning of each day or shift, fill the tanks with water that is
metered to approximately the correct operating temperatures:
• Wash tank (115°F / 48°C)
• Rinse tank (75°F / 24°C) – For Dip Rinsing Method
• Sanitizer tank (75°F / 24°C)
All tanks should be filled to the “waterline” mark that is located in each
tank. Do not overfill the tanks; overfilling will cause the tanks to overflow
when items are added.
Wash Fluid
The method used to fill the wash tank (the wash tank contains the water
jets) will vary depending on how the chemicals are dispensed. The
following descriptions will describe the methods for filling and adding
chemicals to the wash tank.
Direct Dispensing
Fill the wash tank using the faucet with water that is approximately 115°F /
48°C prior to adding chemicals. The hot and cold taps on the faucet are
used to adjust the water to the appropriate temperature. A good rule of
thumb is that the water should be hot to the touch but not so hot that it is
uncomfortable. When the tank is full, the chemical can be manually added
to the water when the wash pump has been started. Never place
concentrated chemicals into an empty tank. If the machine is equipped
with the Power Soak Chemical Dispensing system, the control system of
the machine will dispense the chemical when the wash pump is started.
Metered or Pre-Mixed Dispensing
If the machine is filled using a metered chemical dispensing system the
introduced water temperatures should be approximately 115°F / 48°C. The
hot and cold taps on the faucet can be used to adjust the water to the
appropriate temperature. Some machines are supplied with a set of mixing
valves that pre-mix the water to the correct temperature. The temperature
adjustments for these valves are located on the front of the valve. When
using a dispensing system, do not add water using the faucet. Water that
is added by a source other than the mixing system will dilute the chemical
solution and reduce its effectiveness.
Optional Wash Tank Filling Alerts
The PS-275 controller can help reduce labor and wasted chemicals in the
filling process by signaling that a wash tank fill is nearly complete. This