Introduction; Overview Of Equipment; General Safety Information; Transport And Shipping - Meiko K-44E Owner's Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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NTRODUCTION

1.1 Overview of Equipment

Meiko K-series rack conveyors are commer-
cial dishwashers designed for cleaning
dishes, glassware, trays, cutlery and kitchen
utensils with a minimum of employee
intervention or supervision.
A single on/off switch sets the machine into
automatic operation. When a rack is pushed
into the opening of the machine, the pawl bar
drive is activated. Mechanical actuating levers
inside the machine are activated by the
movement of the rack, automatically
activating the prewash (if so equipped), wash
and rinse zones.
During idle periods, the wash and rinse are
deactivated automatically to conserve water,
energy and chemicals, while steam coil or
electric tank heaters maintain the water
temperature for quick recovery.
Other features of the unit that affect operation
include:
Side-drive system - Racks are advanced
through the machine using pawl bars at the
sides of the rack rails. This provides an
unobstructed wash pattern.
Wash arm manifolds - Wash arms are pre-
assembled into easily-removed manifolds for
faster cleaning. The nozzles are slotted and
concave to minimize clogging. Wash arm end
caps are captivated to prevent their loss
during cleaning.
External drain handle(s) - Pulling on the
external handle(s) empties the machine
quickly and safely.
Front-sloping wash tanks - For faster
draining and easier cleaning.
For efficient and SAFE operation, be sure to
follow the installation and operating
instructions provided in this manual. In
particular, all safety symbols and notices on
the equipment and in the supplied
documentation must be followed.
IMPORTANT
Meiko K-Series rack conveyor dishwashers
have been designed exclusively for the
washing of dishes, glassware, trays, cutlery
and kitchen utensils in a commercial or
institutional setting and must not be used for
any other purpose.

1.2 General Safety Information

The following symbols and headings are used
throughout this manual to indicate possible
hazards to persons or to the equipment. The
symbols and headings are shown in order of
importance. The descriptive text following these
headings is italicized for easy recognition.
WARNING!
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
NOTE
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IMPORTANT
• Observe any notices on the crating
material that pertain to shipping.
• Use care when transporting the equipment.
• As you unpack the equipment, check that
all components shown on the shipping
invoice are present and intact. Be sure to
check for shipping damage. If shipping
damage is present, call Meiko Customer
Service at 1-800-868-3840, providing full
details on the customer, serial number and
extent of damage present. Meiko will file
a freight claim based on this information.
WARNING!
In NO EVENT should a damaged
appliance be installed or operated!
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Possible hazard to per-
sons, such as from elec-
trical shock, crushing, or
hot surfaces.
Possible hazard to the
dishwasher or to other
equipment.
Vital information or tips for
the installer or operator.
Information or tips for the
installer or operator.
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HIPPING
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