Installation; General; Installing A Built-In Model - Hatco HEATMAX RHW Series Installation And Operating Manual

General

HEATMAX Heated Well units are shipped from the factory with
most components assembled and ready for use. Care should
be taken when unpacking shipping carton to avoid damage to
unit and the components enclosed.
Built-in rectangular models require installation of the drain
assembly and remote mounted control panel.
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCk HAzARD: Unit is not weatherproof.
Locate unit indoors where ambient air temperature is a
minimum of 21°C (70°F).
FIRE HAzARD: Locate unit a minimum of 25 mm (1") from
combustible walls and materials. If safe distances are not
maintained, discoloration or combustion could occur.
CAUTION
Locate unit at the proper counter height in an area that is
convenient for use. The location should be level to prevent
the unit or its contents from falling accidentally and strong
enough to support the weight of the unit and contents.
Do not move or relocate unit when it contains food
product. Turn off unit, remove food product, and allow to
cool completely before moving or cleaning.
NOTICE
Do not lay unit on the side with the control panel. Damage
to the unit could occur.
Do not locate unit in an area subject to excessive
temperatures or grease from grills, fryers, etc. Excessive
temperatures could cause damage to the unit.
1. Remove the unit from the carton.
2. Remove the information packet.
3. Remove tape and protective packaging from all surfaces of
the unit and any accessories.
4. If the unit is a countertop model, place the unit in the
desired location.
• Locate the unit in an area where the ambient air
temperature is constant and a minimum of 21° C
(70° F). Avoid areas that may be subject to active air
movements or currents (i.e., near exhaust fans/hoods
and air conditioning ducts).
• Make sure the unit is at the proper counter height in an
area convenient for use.
• Make sure the countertop is level and strong enough to
support the weight of the unit and food product.
• Make sure all the feet on the bottom of the unit are
positioned securely on the countertop.
5. If the unit is a built-in model, perform the "Installing a Built-
In Model" procedure in this section.
Form No. RHWCEM-0910

Installing a Built-In Model

Use the following procedure(s) to install a built-in model into a
countertop. If the unit is a rectangular built-in model, perform
the "Installing the Drain Assembly" first.
Remote mounted control panels must have a minimum 152
mm (6") clearance from unit (not to exceed 1829 mm [72"]).
Mounting control panel closer may cause heat damage to
electrical system in control panel.
This unit is designed and recommended for use on metallic
countertops. Damage to non-metallic countertop material is
not covered under the Hatco warranty. For other
countertop material, verify with manufacturer that material
is suitable for temperatures up to 100°C (212°F).
Installing the Drain Assembly
Before installing a rectangular model into the countertop,
perform the following procedure to install the drain assembly.
1. Carefully turn over the unit and lay it on its top side.
2. Remove the bottom panel screws and bottom panel.
3. Connect one end of the drain hose to the drain fitting using
the supplied hose clamp .
4. Route the drain hose through the hole in the bottom panel
and reinstall the bottom panel using the original screws.
5. Connect the other end of drain hose to a drain valve using
the supplied hose clamp.
6. Perform the "Installing the Unit into a Countertop"
procedure in this section. After installing the unit, the drain
valve may connect to external drain pipe, if desired.
Hose Clamp
Bottom Panel
Screw
Figure 9. Installing the Drain Assembly
(Built-in rectangular models only)
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INSTALLATION

NOTICE
Drain Fitting
Bottom
Panel
Drain
Hose
Hose
Clamp Drain
Valve