65 PSIG, a pressure regulating valve must be installed in the water line to the dishmachine (by a qualified person). If flow pressure is lower than 30 PSIG, improper operation may result. Page MODEL CMA-181VL INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL Rev. 1.00...
1.2. CMA-181VL Operational Cycle The CMA-181VL Operational Cycle (including water vapor evacuation) has a total cycle time of three (3) minutes (180 seconds). The Timing Diagram and the steps listed below detail the individual functions that are executed during each Operational Cycle.
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180 degrees. The Dishmachine will remain in wash cycle mode until a minimum 180-degree rinse temperature is reached, at which time the Cam Timer will advance automatically into the rinse cycle and dispense 180 degree rinse water over the glasses. Page MODEL CMA-181VL INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL Rev. 1.00...
180°F final rinse water each cycle. The cold water supply to the CMA-181VL must be between 41°F - 65°F at a minimum 30 PSI. (Pounds per Square Inch) with a 6 GPM (Gallons per Minute) flow rate and 60 GPH (Gallons per Hour) recovery rate.
65 seconds. This allows additional condensation removal. Opening the door anytime after the operating cycle is finished and before the fan has timed out, will stop the fan and allow the start of a new cycle. Page MODEL CMA-181VL INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL Rev. 1.00...
A single-phase 230 volt, 60 Hz dedicated circuit should be used to supply electrical energy to the CMA-181VL glass washer (see specification sheet page 2). This system requires three power wires, which include a current carrying neutral. An additional fourth wire must be provided for ground.
180 degree rinse temperature is met, and at this time the cam timer will advance automatically into the rinse cycle and dispense 180 degrees rinse water over the glasses. Page MODEL CMA-181VL INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL Rev. 1.00...
Drain hose is installed with air gap (discharge 1” above drain) Glasswasher is properly grounded Glasswasher is properly leveled Circuit breaker is labeled “GLASSWASHER” Glass washer has been “hard-wired” with correctly sized wire Page MODEL CMA-181VL INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL Rev. 1.00...
“DRAIN”. Clean the wash tank screen and scrap tray screen. Remove and clean the spray arms. (See wall chart instructions). Rinse cycle temperature must be observed during a rinse cycle while the unit is in operation.. Page MODEL CMA-181VL INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL Rev. 1.00...
Add water to booster tank to tank activate air pressure switches Heater (never turns off) Defective thermostat Replace thermostat Defective heater contactor Replace heater contactor *The timer assembly motor or micro switches can be replaced independently. Page MODEL CMA-181VL INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL Rev. 1.00...
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Power light does not light Defective power light Replace power light (red) but machine runs Wash tank or final rinse Defective temperature display Replace temperature display temperature does not display Page MODEL CMA-181VL INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL Rev. 1.00...
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Wash tank or final rinse Defective temperature display Replace temperature display displays wrong temperature Defective thermistor Replace thermistor *The timer assembly motor or micro switches can be replaced independently. Page MODEL CMA-181VL INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL Rev. 1.00...
Neutral and Ground) extending out of the conduit are provided for easily connecting the power at installation. CMA recommends a minimum 50- amp dedicated circuit, but you should consult your local building code requirements for proper breaker size. Page MODEL CMA-181VL INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL Rev. 1.00...
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