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- Page 1 500 SERIES FWD 500 SERIES FWD 1-PHASE: 523, 525 & 526 SERIES 19 3-PHASE: 523, 525 & 526 SERIES 17 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING MANUAL PLEASE LEAVE WITH OPERATOR A34/005 R9 ECN 8877 September 2019 P a g e...
- Page 2 EN61000-6-1:2007 Immunity and EN61000-6-3: 2007 Emissions (plus product specific standards). IMC’s product range also satisfy the essential health and safety requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU and are manufactured in accordance with standards BS EN 60335-1 and relevant product specific standards.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
500 SERIES FWD CONTENTS GUARANTEE ....................... 4 INTRODUCTION ....................5 INSTALLATION ....................5 WASTE OUTLET CONNECTION ................. 6 WATER SUPPLY CONNECTION ................ 7 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ................7 COMMISSIONING ....................10 USAGE ....................... 10 OPERATION ....................... 11 RELEASING A JAM ................... 12 WATER FLOW CONTROL (OPTIONAL) ............ -
Page 4: Guarantee
500 SERIES FWD GUARANTEE This machine is guaranteed by IMC for 1 Year from the date of purchase from IMC or from one of its stockists, dealers or distributors. The guarantee is limited to the replacement of faulty parts or products and excludes any consequential loss or expense incurred by purchasers. -
Page 5: Introduction
500 SERIES FWD INTRODUCTION The 500 series machines are intended for the disposal of food waste matter by maceration under water flow and discharge into the drainage system. Before fitting this appliance, ensure that the authorities allow the installation. INSTALLATION... -
Page 6: Waste Outlet Connection
500 SERIES FWD WASTE OUTLET CONNECTION All 500 Series Disposers are fitted with a neoprene housing which is designed to couple to a 42mm copper or plastic fitting, lead piping should not be used. The size of the waste outlet must not be reduced. A running trap should be fitted although ‘P’ or ‘S’ type traps can be used. -
Page 7: Water Supply Connection
A stopcock should be fitted to the water supply. The 523 disposer draws its water supply from the sink tap. The 500 series machine is to be fed by a cistern tank not mains water supply. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION All electrical work must be carried out by a qualified electrician and in accordance with the IEE Codes of Practice. - Page 8 500 SERIES FWD ISOLATOR BOX & RCD UNIT – WIRING INSTRUCTIONS (SINGLE PHASE MACHINES ONLY) 1. Unscrew the 6 screws securing the lid to the isolator box (see fig. 1A) 2. Remove the lid and locate the RCD, earth connector and isolator within the isolator box (see fig.
- Page 9 500 SERIES FWD FUSE RATINGS The table below illustrates typical fuse ratings for an ambient temperature of 25°C to 35°C. Should the environment temperature be greater than this, adjust accordingly. Voltage Full Load Current Fuse rating per Phase 230-1-50 5.0 Amps...
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Page 10: Commissioning
500 SERIES FWD COMMISIONING Turn on the water supply, and check for leaks in the supply pipework. Switch on the electricity supply (for 1-phase machines, check that the isolator switch to is set to the “1” position). Press one of the start buttons the unit will start and water flow into the disposer. -
Page 11: Operation
500 SERIES FWD OPERATION 523 Disposer Turn on the cold-water tap to medium flow. Switch on the electricity supply (for 1-phase machines, check that the isolator switch to is set to the “1” position). Press the START button. NOTE units are reversing and have two start buttons, one for each direction, use them alternately Remove sink stopper and take out silver saver. -
Page 12: Releasing A Jam
Food Waste Disposers can jam under overload or if unsuitable materials are placed inside. IMC machines are designed to withstand this and no damage will normally result, as the machine will switch itself off. It is necessary to clear the jam as follows: Switch off at the mains (for 1-phase machines set the rotary switch on the isolator box to “0”... -
Page 13: Water Flow Control (Optional)
500 SERIES FWD WATER FLOW CONTROL (OPTIONAL EXTRA) Your IMC Food Waste Disposer is equipped with a device with which the operator can adjust the volume of water that flows through the Food Waste Disposer whilst it is processing food waste. -
Page 14: Cleaning
Clean down thoroughly after use especially inside the hopper. Unscrew the interlock knob and open the baffle to gain access internally. Cleaning is assisted by the use of a low pressure spray, an IMC Pre-Rinse Spray or a Reel- Kleen retractable hose reel. -
Page 15: Fault Diagnosis
500 SERIES FWD FAULT DIAGNOSIS Machine does not start Cause Action Switch on mains supply and check mains Electrical supply is not switched on cable is connected (For 1-phase machines, or mains lead unplugged check that the mains lead is plugged in and the isolator switch is set to “1”) -
Page 16: Material Content
For installations outside the UK, please contact your supplier. For information on IMC spares and service support (if applicable), please call IMC on +44 (0)1978 661155. Alternatively, contact us via email or fax: IMC Spares Desk...
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