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Additional manuals are available from your WELLS DEALER. THIS MANUAL MUST BE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BY ALL PERSONS USING OR INSTALLING THIS APPLIANCE. Contact your WELLS DEALER if you have any questions concerning installation, operation or maintenance of this equipment.
Seller’s obligation under this warranty is limited to the repair of defects without charge by a Wells Mfg. Co. factory authorized service agency or one of its sub-service agen- cies.
PARTS & SERVICE CUSTOMER SERVICE DATA Thank you for purchasing this Wells Manufacturing Co. appliance. Proper installation, professional operation and consistent maintenance of this appliance will ensure that it gives you the very best performance and a long, economical service life.
FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS Fig. 1 Features & Operating Controls - Water Max™ Dispenser 1. STRAIN RELIEF 13. DELIMING FITTING 17. TANK INDICATOR 25. POWER SWITCH 26. DISPENSER NOZZLE 28. ADJUSTABLE LEG 29. RUBBER FOOT 42. CONNECTOR 44. CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD 45.
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FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS (continued) 78. VIEW PORT 79. DELIMING FITTING 82. STATUS INDICATOR 90. NAMEPLATE BACK VIEW Fig. 2 Features & Operating Controls - Water Max™ 5 Gallon Tank 500a. LID HOLDING CLIPS 501. TANK LID 504. FAUCET PROTECTOR 507.
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION WARNING: Electric Shock hazard All servicing requiring access to non-insulated electrical components must be performed by a factory authorized technician. DO NOT open any access panel which requires the use of tools. Failure to follow this warning can result in severe electrical shock.
With the dispenser in its final installed location, adjust for level with the adjustable legs. With a spirit level, check and adjust the dispenser for level front-to-rear and side-to-side. For wall mount installations contact your Authorized Wells Service Agency: INSTALLATION...
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INSTALLATION (continued) CAUTION: Risk of Damage DO NOT connect or energize this appliance until all Installation Instructions are read and followed. Damage to the dispenser will occur if these instructions are not followed. IMPORTANT: Water supply MUST be a minimum of 1/4” line, and MUST be capable of supplying 25 p.s.i.
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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION NOTICE: A DEDICATED CIRCUIT OF AT LEAST 50 AMPS IS REQUIRED. WIRING MUST BE AT LEAST 6 ga., SUITABLE FOR 75º C. CONDUIT, WIRING AND CONNECTIONS MUST BE INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL ORDINANCES. Conduit, wiring and connections must comply with the specifications in this manual, and with local ordinances.
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INSTALLATION (continued) CAUTION: Hot Surface Exposed surfaces can be hot to the touch and may cause burns. INSTALLATION START-UP AND CHECKOUT Before turning on power or water to Water-Max™, visually verify: a. Unit is level, air outlet guard in place, with all legs touching the counter (countertop installation);...
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INSTALLATION (continued) CAUTION: Hot Surface Exposed surfaces can be hot to the touch and may cause burns. START-UP TROUBLESHOOTING Power indicator not lit. a. Verify electrical power is properly hooked-up to Water-Max™ and circuit breaker is turned ON b. Verify power switch is turned ON c.
Water-Max™ is used to dispense hot water for food preparation. Set-Up and Usage Install the water tank on the Water-Max™ shelf. Make sure that the tank is properly positioned, that the connector is seated and that the dispensing nozzle lowered into position in the water tank lid.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: BURN HAZARD Water in tank is extremely hot. Use care when draining tank. CAUTION: HOT SURFACES Exposed surfaces can be hot to the touch and may cause burns. CAUTION: EQUIPMENT DAMAGE DO NOT SUBMERGE TANK IN WATER! IMPORTANT: DO NOT use bleach, abrasive cleansers or...
PRECAUTIONS: Water in tank is EXTREMELY HOT (± 200ºF) Turn Water-Max™ OFF and allow to cool Tank full of water is HEAVY (64 lbs.) Drain water from tank before moving. FREQUENCY: Weekly, or as required when Water-Max™ will not maintain water at 197ºF or higher. TOOLS: Goggles, Chemical Resistant Gloves LIMESHIELD™...
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DELIMING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) WAIT 10 MIN SQUEEZE REMOVE BOTTLE WAIT 1 HOUR UNTIL TANK EMPTY REMOVE TANK REMOVE LID 4. Squeeze solution bottle and force deliming solution into Water-Max™ Allow Water-Max to set for 10 MINUTES with solution bottle in place.
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8. WATER LEVEL PROBE is located in the tank, in the back right cor- ner near the top. Using a STANDARD GREEN SCRUB PAD, clean all scale and lime from the water level probe. Using the scrub pad, clean all scale and lime deposits from the lip of the tank opening and from the inside of the tank.
Refer to Water-Max™ Service Manual p/n 503364 for error code meanings and suggested remedies. There are no user serviceable components in the appliance. In all cases of damage or component malfunction, contact your Authorized Wells Service Agency for repairs. POSSIBLE CAUSE Water-Max™ not connected to power...
IMPORTANT: Use only factory authorized service parts and replacement filters. For factory authorized service, or to order factory authorized replacement parts, contact your Wells authorized service agency, or call: Wells Manufacturing Co. 2 Erik Circle P. O. Box 280 Verdi, NV 89439...
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WELLS MANUFACTURING COMPANY DIVISION OF CARRIER REFRIGERATION 2 ERIK CIRCLE, P. O. Box 280 Verdi, NV 89439 Customer Service (775) 345-0444 Ext.502 fax: (775) 345-0569 www.wellsbloomfield.com...