705 WELLS BLOOMFIELD, LLC 10 Sunnen Dr., St. Louis, MO 63143 telephone: 800-807-9054 fax: 314-781-2714 www.wells-mfg.com OPERATION MANUAL WATER-MAX WM-TR Includes INSTALLATION USE & CARE IMPORTANT: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL This manual is considered to be part of the appliance and is to be given to the OWNER or MANAGER of the restaurant, or to the person responsible for TRAINING OPERATORS of this appliance. Additional manuals are available from your WELLS DEALER.
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Unless otherwise specified, all commercial cooking equipment manufactured by WELLS MFG. CO. is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original installation or 18 months from the date of shipment from our factory, whichever comes first, and is for the benefit of the original purchaser only.
TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY SPECIFICATIONS FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS PRECAUTIONS & GENERAL INFORMATION AGENCY LISTING INFORMATION INSTALLATION OPERATION CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS DELIMING INSTRUCTIONS TROUBLESHOOTING SUGGESTIONS PARTS & SERVICE CUSTOMER SERVICE DATA xi 1 2 4 4 5 11 12 13 16 17 17 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this Wells Manufacturing Co. appliance.
FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS 82 17 73 26 78 79 TANK (Typical) 13 74 44 42 90 71 45 WATER-MAX™ WATER INLET FITTING 25 28 29 1 64 Fig. 1 Features & Operating Controls - Water Max™ Dispenser 1. STRAIN RELIEF (Left Side, Bottom) Field supply wiring enters the appliance here. 13. DELIMING FITTING Tank mounted quick disconnect fitting for deliming procedure. 17. TANK INDICATOR Glows when tank is properly installed. 25. POWER SWITCH Energizes the appliance. 26.
FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS (continued) 78. VIEW PORT Allows digital readout of controller to be observed. 79. DELIMING FITTING Quick disconnect fitting attaches to deliming solution bottle. 82. STATUS INDICATOR Glows when filling, flashes when controller is in “error” mode. 90. NAMEPLATE (Left side) Gives manufacturer information; lists model no., serial no. and electrical specifications. TANK ASSY 520 500a 501 509 504 590 507 508 BACK VIEW FRONT VIEW Fig.
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. CAUTION: Risk of Damage DO NOT connect or energize this appliance until all installation instructions are read and followed.
INSTALLATION UNPACKING & INSPECTION Carefully remove the appliance from the carton. Remove all protective plastic film, packing materials and accessories from the Appliance before connecting electrical power or otherwise performing any installation procedure. Carefully read all instructions in this manual and the Installation Instruction Sheet packed with the appliance before starting any installation. Read all instructions in this manual carefully before starting installation of this dispenser.
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. AT ALL TIMES during the operation of the dispenser.
INSTALLATION (continued) ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION CAUTION: 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. A 208V or 240V single phase, 50 amp circuit required.
INSTALLATION (continued) CAUTION: INSTALLATION START-UP AND CHECKOUT Hot Surface Exposed surfaces can be hot to the touch and may cause burns. 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); or, Wall brackets securely mounted to wall and unit properly and securely mounted to brackets (all screws tight) with outlet guard installed (wall mount installation). b.
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INSTALLATION (continued) CAUTION: START-UP TROUBLESHOOTING Hot Surface Power indicator not lit. Exposed surfaces can be hot to the touch and may cause burns. 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. Verify that water tank is properly in place and mated with the receptacle d. Verify water supply is properly installed, is turned on, and is providing at least 25 p.s.i. Error indicator flashing.
OPERATION Water-Max™ is used to dispense hot water for food preparation. WARNING: BURN HAZARD 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. Press the power switch to ON and allow the water tank to fill with hot water. Status indicator will glow when the tank is filling. Status indicator will go out when the tank is full.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: BURN HAZARD Water in tank is extremely hot. Use care when draining tank. DAILY CLEANING PRECAUTIONS: Press POWER SWITCH to OFF (0). Drain all water from TANK. Remove tank from Water-Max™. FREQUENCY: Minimum - Daily, or as required TOOLS: Soft Cloth, Soft Bristle Brush CAUTION: TANK LID HOT SURFACES Exposed surfaces can be hot to the touch and may cause burns.
DELIMING INSTRUCTIONS 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: TOOLS: CAUTION Burn Hazard Water in Water-Max™ is EXTREMELY HOT Weekly, or as required when Water-Max™ will not maintain water at 197ºF or higher.
DELIMING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) WAIT 4. Squeeze solution bottle and force deliming solution into Water-Max™ Allow Water-Max to set for 10 MINUTES with solution bottle in place. 10 MIN SQUEEZE 5. Press BUTTON on quick-disconnect fitting to release solution bottle. While pressing button, lift solution bottle straight up. Unscrew dispenser cap from solution bottle. Rinse solution bottle and retain for next deliming cycle. REMOVE BOTTLE ON WAIT 6. Press power switch to ON.
DELIMING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 8. WATER LEVEL PROBE is located in the tank, in the back right corner near the top. SCRUB TANK 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. INSIDE TANK, AROUND LIP, PROBE 9. Rinse tank thoroughly at least twice. Pour all rinse water into a sink or appropriate container for disposal. RINSE TWICE 10.
TROUBLESHOOTING SUGGESTIONS SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED REMEDY POWER INDICATOR not lit Water-Max™ not connected to power Check circuit breaker POWER switch OFF Press POWER switch to ON Insufficient water supply Check water supply turned ON And supplying at least 25 p.s.i.
PARTS & SERVICE DESCRIPTION SERVICE PART NO. TANK, 5 GALLON, MODEL DT-5 22658 PITCHER, PLASTIC, 4 QT. 84501 ASSEMBLY (STRAINER / PRESSURE REGULATOR WITH GAUGE / WATER HAMMER ARRESTOR) 84868 CORD SET #6AWG/3W/NEMA 6-50P 84897 PRESSURE REGULATOR (ONLY) 8541-401 PRESSURE GAUGE (ONLY) 8541-402 WATER HAMMER ARRESTOR (ONLY) 9012-54 WATERLINE “Y” STRAINER (ONLY) SA 9052 IMPORTANT: Use only factory authorized service parts and replacement filters.
WELLS BLOOMFIELD, LLC 10 Sunnen Dr., St. Louis, MO 63143 telephone: 800-807-9054 fax: 314-781-2714 www.wells-mfg.
