Operation – Hatco FR2 Series User Manual
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OPERATION
7
WARNINGS
Hatco FR2 series units are designed
for commercial use only by properly
trained personnel!
WARNINGS
Units are designed to heat water up to 190ºF
(88ºC). To avoid any injury or damage DO NOT
set temperature controls to a setting higher
than 190ºF (88ºC).
CAUTION
Water in the unit and holding vessel is very hot.
Wear protective gloves and proper attire when
operating to avoid injury.
CAUTION
Do not turn the electrical current to the unit
on until the holding vessel has been filled with
water or element burnout may occur.
START-UP PROCEDURES
1. Make sure clean-out cap(s) (2-3 element units
only) are securely tightened. See Figure 6.
2. Close sump drain by moving handle all of the
way forward until it stops. See Figure 6.
3. Fill the holding vessel with hot tap water
to normal operating level.
4. Check that the fused disconnect switch
or circuit breaker is on, or if equipped
with power cord and plug make sure unit
is plugged into proper receptacle.
5. Turn power switch to ON position.
The electronic display will glow to indicate
power is supplied.
6. To set the controller to the desired temperature
press “Set” button once; unit will display “SP1.”
See Figure 7.
7. Press “Set” button again; unit displays
current setpoint.
8. Press “Up” or “Down” arrow to change
and display desired setpoint.
9. Press “Set” button again until display goes
blank. After 5 seconds unit will display current
operating temperature.
NOTE: If steps 6-9 are interrupted or no changes
are made for 15 seconds the controller will
go back to its original setting without accepting
the change.
Figure 7. Controller
Figure 6. Hydro-Heater Side View
Form No. FR2M-0604
Sump Drain Handle
(Closed)
Sump Drain Outlet
Power Switch
INLET
OUTLET
Clean-out Cap
(2- or 3-element
units only)