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Wells WATER-MAX Owner's Manual

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705
OWNERS MANUAL
WATER-MAX
WM-TR
Includes
INSTALLATION
USE & CARE
SERVICE
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.
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.
p/n 305681 Rev.(-)
M705 110802 cps

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  • Page 1 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.

  • Page 2: Warranty

    Seller’s obligation under this warranty is limited to WELLS MFG. CO. is warranted against defects in materials the repair of defects without charge by a Wells Mfg. Co. factory and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of authorized service agency or one of its sub-service agencies.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Supply: 1/4” Female Flare supplied by a 1/4” O.D. or larger water supply line NOTE: If water supply run from main supply line to Water-Max™ exceeds 12 feet, a 3/8” O.D. or larger water supply line is required. Water supply line must be rated for at least 180ºF.

  • Page 4: Features & Operating Controls

    Tank mounted quick disconnect fitting for deliming procedure. 22. POWER SWITCH Energizes the appliance. 17. POWER INDICATOR Glows when Water-Max™ is ON and operating normally. 23. DISPENSER NOZZLE Hot water is dispensed here. Inserting water tank lowers nozzle into “dispense” position. 25. ADJUSTABLE LEG Provides required clearance to counter, and allows unit to be leveled.
  • Page 5 507. FAUCET ASSEMBLY Controls delivery of hot water to container for food prep, etc. 508. CONTROL RECEPTACLE Allows WATER TANK to connect to Water-Max™. Also provides connection to power to keep tank contents hot. 509. RESERVOIR CARRYING HAN- Used to position the WATER TANK on Mater-Max™...

  • Page 6: Precautions & General Information

    PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION Water-Max™ hot water dispenser is intended for use in WARNING: commercial establishments only. Electric Shock hazard designed to dispense hot water used in the This dispenser is preparation of food for human consumption. No other use is All servicing requiring recommended or authorized by the manufacturer or its agents.

  • Page 7: Installation

    Set Water-Max™ on its back. Install the AIR OUTLET GUARD. method other than the Guard is positioned on the bottom of Water-Max™, fully to the rear, factory-produced bracket voids with the open portion toward the front. Install the REAR LEGS to all warranty on this appliance.

  • Page 8: Plumbing

    May be connected to either hot or cold water line. Temperature of a hot water line must not exceed 140ºF. DO NOT use a saddle valve to connect Water-Max™ to main supply line. Connecting to a hot water line will increase the volume flow of the dispenser.

  • Page 9: Electrical

    INSTALLATION (continued) ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION CAUTION: SHOCK HAZARD NOTICE: A DEDICATED CIRCUIT OF AT LEAST 50 AMPS IS REQUIRED. WIRING MUST BE AT LEAST 6 ga., SUITABLE FOR 75º C. Removal of any exterior panel CONDUIT, WIRING AND CONNECTIONS MUST BE INSTALLED will result in exposed electrical AND MAINTAINED IN COMPLIANCE WITH circuits.
  • Page 10 POWER INDICATOR will glow when POWER SWITCH is ON. TANK INDICATOR will glow when tank is properly installed. b. After a five second delay, Water-Max™ tank should begin filling. STATUS INDICATOR will glow steadily while tank is filling, indicating normal operation.

  • Page 11: Installation Checkout Form

    Demonstrate operation the distributor Demonstrate cleaning the dispenser and tanks Discuss preventative maintenance procedures WATER-MAX™ INSTALLATION PERFORMED BY Name ____________________________________________________________________ Date__________________ Time In ___________ Time Out ____________ RESTAURANT OWNER, MANAGER or SUPERVISOR Thank you for your help. This information is used to...
  • Page 12 START-UP TROUBLESHOOTING Hot Surface Power indicator not lit. Exposed surfaces can be hot a. Verify electrical power is properly hooked-up to Water-Max™ and to the touch and may cause circuit breaker is turned ON. burns. b. Verify power switch is turned ON.

  • Page 13: Using Water-Max

    OPERATION USING WATER-MAX™ WARNING: BURN HAZARD Water-Max™ is used to dispense hot water for food preparation. Water-Max™ is designed to operate with a matching 5 gal. Set-Up and Usage water tank only. Install the water tank on the Water-Max™ shelf.

  • Page 14: Cleaning Instructions

    Wipe water input nozzle with a clean, damp, sanitized-soaked towel. • Wipe down entire unit with a clean, damp, sanitizer-soaked towel. Reinstall tank. • Reinstall tank on Water-Max shelf. Press power switch to the ON position.
  • Page 15 FAUCET BODY 4. Reassemble. • Reassemble and reinstall faucet. • Reinstall tank on Water-Max shelf. Press power switch to ON position. Clean Tank Screen 1. Drain and remove tank. • Press power switch to the OFF position.

  • Page 16: Deliming Instructions

    DELIMING INSTRUCTIONS Deliming Water-Max CAUTION: It is time to delime the Water-Max™ when: BURN HAZARD • The DELIME indicator light glows; or,. • The water nozzle temperature is consistently below 197°F. Water in Water-Max EXTREMELY HOT! 1. Drain 1 GALLON from TANK.
  • Page 17 The quick disconnect fitting are now ready for the next deliming session. 8. Soak tank for 1 Hour and drain. • Press power switch to ON. Water-Max will dispense water and any remaining deliming solution into tank. • When Water-Max stops dispensing, press power switch to OFF.
  • Page 18 Deliming Water-Max Continued CAUTION: SHOCK HAZARD 9. Remove tank and lid. • Remove tank from Water-Max DO NOT submerge tank in • Remove tank lid from tank. Wash, rinse, water. and sanitize tank lid in the 3-compartment sink. Allow to air dry. Store tank lid for later use.

  • Page 19: Overnight Cleaning

    • Press power switch to the OFF position. • Drain and remove tank from Water-Max • Remove tank lid from tank. Wash, rinse, and sanitize tank lid in the 3-compartment sink. Allow to air dry. Store tank lid for later use.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting Suggestions

    Turn Power OFF. Wait 20 seconds • Turn power ON. • If error code does not reset, contact the National Service Cooperative at 1-800-298-1862 for the Wells Authorized Service Agency nearest you. Order LIMESHIELD Scale and Food Soil Inhibitor using PCN 0021023.

  • Page 21: Safety Features & Error Codes

    SAFETY FEATURES CAUTION: SHOCK HAZARD Water-Max™ will not flow water from the dispense nozzle unless the water tank is in place. (Error lamp and audible alarm on continuously.) Removal of the top, front or Water-Max™ will not dispense into a full water tank.

  • Page 22: Temperature Calibration

    CALIBRATING TEMPERATURE Remove TOP PANEL. Insert the thermocouple of a digital thermometer CAUTION at least 4” into DISPENSER NOZZLE. SHOCK HAZARD Install WATER TANK under DISPENSER NOZZLE. Press POWER SWITCH to ON. Removal of the top, front or side panels results in Run and discard at least one full tank of hot water to allow dispenser exposed electrical circuits.
  • Page 23 Re-adjust TEMP OFFSET until the water at the spout is a steady 204ºF (minimum). Reinstall the support cover. Turn Water-Max™ OFF. Remove the thermocouple. Drain and remove the tank. Reinstall the plastic cover on the tank. Reinstall the tank on the tank shelf. Turn POWER SWITCH ON.

  • Page 24: Exploded Views & Parts List - Dispenser

    EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST - DISPENSER...
  • Page 25 EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST - DISPENSER (continued) WATER-MAX™ DISPENSER...

  • Page 26: Wiring Diagram - Dispenser

    WIRING DIAGRAM - DISPENSER...

  • Page 27: Exploded Views & Parts List - Dispenser

    EXPLODED VIEW, PARTS LIST & WIRING DIAGRAM - 5 GALLON TANK...

  • Page 28: Servicing Instructions

    SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS MAY BE SERVICED IN-STORE CABINET COMPONENTS...
  • Page 29 CABINET COMPONENTS WARNING Electric Shock A. TANK SHELF Hazard Disconnect Water-Max™ 1. Removal a. Remove two screws (g). from electrical power b. Lift the front of the tank shelf until the rear lip clears the front before removing any panel or cover.
  • Page 30 SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) D. TOP COVER AND WRAP ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED: Note: For the purpose of servicing Water-Max™, the top cover and #2 Phillips Screwdriver wrap may be removed as a unit. Container to hold fasteners 1. Removal a. Remove the tank shelf, support cover and front assembly.
  • Page 31 SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) HOSE CLAMPS TOOLS REQUIRED: 1. Hose clamps used on Water-Max™ are reusable. Needle Nose Pliers DO NOT cut hose clamps. 2. Open clamp by twisting an ear until the fingers slide past one an other and release.
  • Page 32 12 ga. wires are tight. See drawing at left for configuration. 4. Reinstall top cover and wrap. D. Return Unit to Service 1. Turn water supply on and check for leaks. 2. Connect Water-Max™ to electrical power and test for proper operation.
  • Page 33 3. Install two screws holding SCR assembly to shelf. 4. Reinstall contactor shelf to unit. 5. Reinstall top cover and wrap. D. Return Unit to Service 1. Turn water supply on and check for leaks. 2. Connect Water-Max™ to electrical power and test for proper operation.
  • Page 34 Avoid moving or stressing the inlet tube. Be sure braided supply tubing is not kinked. Reinstall top cover and wrap. D. Return Unit to Service Turn water supply on and check for leaks. Connect Water-Max™ to electrical power and test for proper operation.
  • Page 35 Reinstall wires. Reinstall paper shield, front assembly and tank shelf. D. Return Unit to Service Turn water supply on and check for leaks. Connect Water-Max™ to electrical power and test for proper operation.
  • Page 36 3. Reconnect supply tubes. 4. Reconnect wires. Reinstall paper shield. 5. Reinstall top cover and wrap. E. Return Unit to Service 1. Turn water supply on and check for leaks. 2. Connect Water-Max™ to electrical power and test for proper operation.
  • Page 37 2. Connect wires. 3. Reinstall paper shield. Reinstall front assembly and tank shelf. D. Return Unit to Service 1. Turn water supply on and check for leaks. 2. Connect Water-Max™ to electrical power and test for proper operation.
  • Page 38 Electric Shock Hazard A. Preparation Disconnect Water-Max™ 1. Disconnect Water-Max™ from electrical power. from electrical power before 2. Shut off water supply to Water-Max™. removing any panel or cover. B. Removal 1. Remove front assembly (see page 28). CAUTION: 2. Note wiring connections. Disconnect wiring from board.
  • Page 39 202ºF. of the installation) minus 10ºF. d. Press POWER SWITCH to OFF. 5. Turn Water-Max™ OFF. Remove the thermocouple. Drain and If the stream is “sputtering”, water remove the tank. Properly reinstall all panels. Reinstall the temperature is set too high, tank on the tank shelf.
  • Page 40 Carefully empty water from tank 1. Carefully drain all water from the tank. Remove the tank from and remove tank from Water- Water-Max™. Remove the tank lid from the tank and store in Max™ and before performing any a safe place.
  • Page 41 A. Tank Disassembly (refer to page 25) 1. Carefully drain all water from the tank. Remove the tank from Carefully empty water from tank Water-Max™. Remove the tank lid from the tank and store in and remove tank from Water- a safe place.
  • Page 42 Carefully empty water from tank 1. Carefully drain all water from the tank. Remove the tank from and remove tank from Water- Water-Max™. Remove the tank lid from the tank and store in Max™ and before performing any a safe place.

  • Page 43: Parts & Service Information

    PART NO. parts and replacement filters. WALL MOUNT KIT, SIDE MOUNT 22687 For factory authorized MOUNTS WATER-MAX™ WITH service, or to order factory FAUCET TO THE LEFT SIDE authorized replacement WALL MOUNT KIT, BACK MOUNT 22726 parts, contact your Wells MOUNTS WATER-MAX™...

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