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TECHNICAL MANUAL Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions HIGH TEMPERATURE DOOR TYPE DISHMACHINE Commander 18-6 Commander 18-6C Commander 18-6H Commander 18-6HC Insinger Machine Company 6245 State Road Philadelphia, PA 19135-2996 800-344-4802 Fax 215-624-6966 www.insingermachine.com...
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Part 2 8-13 information available. Installation Instructions • General Installation Instructions Each piece of equipment at Insinger is carefully tested • Installation Drawings before shipment for proper operation. If the need for service should arise please contact your local Part 3 Authorized Insinger Service Company.
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Door activated drain closer Plastic 20” x 20” racks (plate or silver) Drain quench system Commander 18-6 Technical Manual 2018 www.insingermachine.com 800-344-4802 6245 State Road • Philadelphia, PA 19135 • PH: 800-344-4802 • FX: 215-624-6966 • www.insingermachine.com...
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DRAIN- Drain valve externally controlled. Overflow assembly with skimmer cap is removable without the use of tools for drain line inspection. Heater is protected by low water level control. Commander 18-6 Technical Manual 2018 www.insingermachine.com 800-344-4802 6245 State Road • Philadelphia, PA 19135 • PH: 800-344-4802 • FX: 215-624-6966 • www.insingermachine.com...
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Door activated drain closer Plastic 20" x 20" racks (plate or silver) Drain quench system Patent Pending Commander 18-6 Technical Manual 2018 www.insingermachine.com 800-344-4802 6245 State Road • Philadelphia, PA 19135 • PH: 800-344-4802 • FX: 215-624-6966 • www.insingermachine.com...
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DRAIN- Drain valve externally controlled. Overflow assembly with skimmer cap is removable without the use of tools for drain line inspection. Heater is protected by low water level control. Commander 18-6 Technical Manual 2018 www.insingermachine.com 800-344-4802 6245 State Road • Philadelphia, PA 19135 • PH: 800-344-4802 • FX: 215-624-6966 • www.insingermachine.com...
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This service is included in the purchase price of your new Insinger dishwasher. We will provide an authorized factory service technician for the initial start-up of your new Insinger dishwasher to ensure it is SAFETY SUMMARY running correctly. Please call the factory or your local...
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15 months from the date is not responsible nor liable for any conditions of shipment from Insinger or 1 year (12 months) of erosion or corrosion caused by corrosive from the date of installation or start-up that said...
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Insinger product shall be free from defects in or service, or failure to perform normal and routine material and workmanship.
If an electric booster is provided, connect power directly to the booster. These installation instructions are intended for qualified equipment installers: If the Insinger Self-Contained booster is provided the machine comes standard with a Single-Point Connection (to include the booster). PLACEMENT Carefully uncrate machine.
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Do not reduce the size of lines as specified in installation drawings. All lines are sized to facilitate necessary flows, pressures, etc. HVAC Ventilation system must be sized to provide adequate ventilation per machine specs. Refer to spec sheet. Commander 18-6 Technical Manual 2018 www.insingermachine.com 800-344-4802...
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® PART 2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Drawing : Commander 18-6 INSTALLATION CONNECTIONS DESCRIPTION SIZE for ELECTRIC HEAT (3PH/60Hz), add the following: Hot Water to Final Rinse - 180 1/2” FIPS 208 V 240 V 380 V 480 V Hot Water to Remote Booster 1/2”...
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Condensate Return - Steam Booster 1/2” FIPS configuration Condensate Return - Tank Coil 3/8” FIPS Electric Service - Washer Motors & Built-In Booster 1 HP REV F - 07/08/11 Electric Service - Remote Booster 6 kW Commander 18-6 Technical Manual 2018 www.insingermachine.com 800-344-4802...
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Washer is field-convertible from Straight to Corner Condensate Return - Tank Coil 3/8” FIPS configuration Electric Service - Washer Motors & Built-In Booster 2 HP Electric Service - Remote Booster 6 kW REV F - 10/24/11 Commander 18-6 Technical Manual 2018 www.insingermachine.com 800-344-4802...
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Condensate Return - Tank Coil 3/8” FIPS Washer is field-convertible from Corner to Straight configuration Electric Service - Washer Motors & Built-In Booster 1 HP Electric Service - Remote Booster 6 kW REV F - 10/24/11 Commander 18-6 Technical Manual 2018 www.insingermachine.com 800-344-4802...
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® PART 3 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS ▲ COMMANDER 18-6 DOOR TYPE SERIES WARNING: OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Do not open the doors during the wash/rinse cycle as hot water is being These instructions are intended for the daily users of sprayed. An interlock is provided to stop...
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® PART 4 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS COMMANDER 18-6 DOOR TYPE SERIES CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS DAILY CLEANING The following cleaning procedures should be done daily, at the end of the shift: 1. Remove all internal removable parts including spray manifolds, scrap screens, drain overflow tubes and suction strainers.
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® PART 5 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR PROCEDURES Line Strainer Disassembly COMMANDER 18-6 DOOR TYPE SERIES Supplied only on units without optional booster. MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 1. Shut off water supply. This section is intended for qualified service and/or maintenance technicians. 2. Remove large hex nut on bottom of strainer body.
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4. The taper side of the nut must face toward wall of tank. 5. Remount Hi-Temp cutoff switch to top heavy element. (See dwg. #1433-3). NOTE: Use plumbers putty as gasketing around the immersion heater DE9-251: Tank Temperature Control Board installation nut. Commander 18-6 Technical Manual 2018 www.insingermachine.com 800-344-4802...
MAINTENANCE & REPAIR PROCEDURES Motor Overloads Level System All motors used on Insinger Machines are provided The level control system consists of one level timer with motor overloads. Motor overloads are adjusted (P/N DE7-35) and one level float (P/N DE5-60) in the when the machines are factory tested.
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CAREFULLY remove the strainer assembly and clean the strainer screen. Be careful not to damage the Hex nut o-ring NOTE: The pressure reducing valve is supplied only on units equipped with optional booster Commander 18-6 Technical Manual 2018 www.insingermachine.com 800-344-4802...
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1. Disassemble valve and clean internal parts of scale or replace 2. Replace with solenoid valve repair kit 2. Diaphragm worn 3. Check final rinse actuating circuit for 3. Solenoid valve still powered-up proper operation Commander 18-6 Technical Manual 2018 www.insingermachine.com 800-344-4802...
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7. Steam heat - condensate traps 7. Clean or replace condensate traps clogged 8. Turn on gas 8. Gas heat - gas turned off 9. Re-light pilot 9. Gas heat - pilot not lit (if provided) Commander 18-6 Technical Manual 2018 www.insingermachine.com 800-344-4802...
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® PART 6 PARTS AND ASSEMBLIES 1550-30 : 18-6 Assembly REV A - 07/23/09 Commander 18-6 Technical Manual 2018 www.insingermachine.com 800-344-4802...
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® PART 6 PARTS AND ASSEMBLIES 1551-20 : Low Pressure Hatco Booster (70 Rise) REV C - 09/08/10 Commander 18-6 Technical Manual 2018 www.insingermachine.com 800-344-4802...
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Copper Tubing, 1/2” CTS x 47” Lg. (for 18-6) D207A-B4-244 Copper Tubing, 1/2” CTS x 61” Lg. (for 18-6H) D207A-B4-8 Copper Tubing, 1/2” CTS x 2” Lg. 925-49 Final Rinse Piping Bracket D314F-DS-16 Nipple, 1/2” IPS x 2” Lg. Commander 18-6 Technical Manual 2018 www.insingermachine.com 800-344-4802...
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Copper Tubing, 1/2” CTS x 21 1/2” Lg. D207A-K4-72 Copper Tubing, 1/2” CTS x 18” Lg. D320F-E1D1E1 Tee, 3/4 FIPS x 1/2” FIPS x 3/4” FIPS D2507 Pressure Relief Valve, 3/4” MIPS D314F-DS-32 Nipple, 1/2” IPS x 4” Lg. Commander 18-6 Technical Manual 2018 www.insingermachine.com 800-344-4802...
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Nipple, 1/2” IPS x 1 1/2” Lg. D314F-D1-D2 Street Elbow, 1/2” MIPS x 1/2” FIPS D2453 Check Valve, 1/2” IPS D314A-DCL Close Nipple, 1/2” IPS D2483A “Y” Strainer, 1/2” IPS D2945 Solenoid, 1/2” IPS Commander 18-6 Technical Manual 2018 www.insingermachine.com 800-344-4802...
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Tube, 1 1/2” CU x 3 1/4” Lg. (Nickel Plated) D317E-H3-H2 Adapter, 1 1/2” C x 1 1/2” M (Nickel Plated) D314F-HT-72 Nipple, 1 1/2” IPS x 9” Lg. Long One End D326F-H1 Locknut, 1 1/2” IPS Commander 18-6 Technical Manual 2018 www.insingermachine.com 800-344-4802...
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® PART 6 PARTS AND ASSEMBLIES 1551-31 : Final Rinse Assembly REV D - 11/15/13 Commander 18-6 Technical Manual 2018 www.insingermachine.com 800-344-4802...
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5/8” ID Hose x 3” Lg. D2876 S/S Hose Clamp, Size #10 not located where shown when using Self Contained Booster see DWG. #1551-32 if booster specified, replace with 90 Union Elbow 1/2” MIPS x 1/2” Copper Commander 18-6 Technical Manual 2018 www.insingermachine.com 800-344-4802...
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® PART 6 PARTS AND ASSEMBLIES 1551-32 : Final Rinse Assembly with Booster REV C - 06/29/11 Commander 18-6 Technical Manual 2018 www.insingermachine.com 800-344-4802...
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Pipe Nipple, 1/2” IPS x 1 1/2” Lg. All Thread 1463-29 Support Assembly - Upper Hub 1434-6 Upper Wash Pipe Assembly D3219 Hose, 5/8” ID x 3” Lg. D2876 S/S Hose Clamp, Size #10 Commander 18-6 Technical Manual 2018 www.insingermachine.com 800-344-4802...
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® PART 6 PARTS AND ASSEMBLIES SK-4704 : Spray Pipe Installation Assemblies REV B - 07/24/09 Commander 18-6 Technical Manual 2018 www.insingermachine.com 800-344-4802...
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Plug, 9/16-12 UNC-2A with Hole D2-554-A2 Plug, 3/4-10 UNC-2A with Hole SK-4753-1 Wire Rope Sub Assembly, 3 1/2” Lg. D309-CC-2G S/S Weld Stud, #6-32 x 1/4” D312C-CC-5 Seal Nut, #6-32 D309C-CC-4Q Pan Head Screw, #6-32 x 1/2” Commander 18-6 Technical Manual 2018 www.insingermachine.com 800-344-4802...
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O-Ring, 1 3/4” OD x 3/32” W D309C-EF-3H Setscrew, #10-32 x 3/8” D328-A2 Pipe Plug, 1/8” IPS 1083-34 Shaft Assembly 1084-16 Discharge Tee - Lower D314C-C-20 Nipple, 3/8” IPS x 2 1/2” Lg. Commander 18-6 Technical Manual 2018 www.insingermachine.com 800-344-4802...
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O-Ring, 1 3/4” OD x 3/32” W D309C-EF-3H Setscrew, #10-32 x 3/8” 1084-34 Shaft Assembly D328F-A2A Pipe Plug, 1/8” IPS 1089-15C Discharge Tee - Upper 1089-28 Plug (Press Fit) D314C-C-20 Nipple, 3/8” IPS x 2 1/2” Lg. Commander 18-6 Technical Manual 2018 www.insingermachine.com 800-344-4802...
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Drain Jam Nut D2-550 O-Ring 970-55 Drain Handle Assembly 954-8 Drain Handle Bracket D2-507 Ball 954-7 Sealing Washer D3006 Flatwasher, 5/8” OD Items #11-15 are not included when purchasing P/N 954-50 REV E - 07/24/09 Commander 18-6 Technical Manual 2018 www.insingermachine.com 800-344-4802...
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D314F-HS-20 Nipple, 1 1/2” IPS x 2 1/2” D316F-H1-H1 Elbow, 1 1/2” IPS D314F-HB Close Nipple, 1 1/2” IPS D316F-E1-E2 Street Elbow, 3/4” IPS D316A-H3-H1 Elbow, 1 1/2” C x 1 1/2” FIPS www.insingermachine.com 800-344-4802 Commander 18-6 Technical Manual 2018...
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® PART 7 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS AND PARTS WDOOR050 : Electric Heat with Built-In Booster Commander 18-6 Technical Manual 2018 www.insingermachine.com 800-344-4802...
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® PART 7 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS AND PARTS WDOOR055 : Steam Heat Commander 18-6 Technical Manual 2018 www.insingermachine.com 800-344-4802...
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® PART 7 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS AND PARTS WDOOR058 : Electric Heat Commander 18-6 Technical Manual 2018 www.insingermachine.com 800-344-4802...
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® PART 7 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS AND PARTS SK-3490 : Control Panel Layout REV AG - 03/12/18 Commander 18-6 Technical Manual 2018 www.insingermachine.com 800-344-4802...
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115 - 120 V, 1 PH, 6 kW 65 A DE7-12 Timer DE8-43 Potentiometer for DE7-12 DE2-37 Relay Base for Standard Unit DE2-37 Relay Base for VaporGuard Unit DE2-38 Relay for Standard Unit DE2-38 Relay for VaporGuard Unit Commander 18-6 Technical Manual 2018 www.insingermachine.com 800-344-4802...
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D312C-EF-5 DE9-186 Fuse Block, 3 Pole (for 3 PH with SCB) Fuse for 3 PH with SCB DE9-193 460 V KTK-R-10 DE9-193 380 V KTK-R-10 DE9-194 230 V KTK-R-15 DE9-195 208 V KTK-R-20 Commander 18-6 Technical Manual 2018 www.insingermachine.com 800-344-4802...
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240 V / 240 V / 380 V / 480 V / 1 PH 3 PH 1 PH 3 PH 3 PH 3 PH Quantity Part No. DE13-SD23 DE13-SD23 DE13-SD43 DE13-SD43 DE13-SD53 DE13-SD73 Commander 18-6 Technical Manual 2018 www.insingermachine.com 800-344-4802...
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® PART 8 STRAIGHT TO CORNER CONVERSION COMMANDER 18-6 DOOR TYPE SERIES LEFT TO RIGHT CONFIGURATION STRAIGHT TO CORNER CONVERSION See Installation Drawing : Commander 18-6C. Note how the machine is positioned in a left hand DOOR CONVERSION comer. All 3 doors open on a straight machine; only the front For installation into a right hand corner, rotate the and right hand doors are used on a corner machine.