Glastender GT-30 - Manual (Page 16)

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Chemical pumps have a speed control so they can be made to run faster or slower (see pages 9-10). Chemical vendors
adjust the amount of chemicals that get inserted into a tank of water by altering the speed of the chemical pump. The water
inlet valve only takes a certain amount of time to fill the tank. The chemical pumps only operate when the tank is filling,
so adjusting the speed of the pump will increase or decrease the amount of chemicals dispensed during the fill time.
Prime switches are used to empty excess air from the tubing and fill it with chemicals by overriding the speed control
and forcing the chemical pumps to operate at full speed. CAUTION: NEVER PRIME CHEMICAL PUMPS WITHOUT
WATER IN THE TANKS. UNDILUTED CHEMICALS CAN DAMAGE STAINLESS STEEL.
NOTICE: On models manufactured before January 2003, the prime switches and the pumps only work when the machine
is filling with water. The best way to use the prime switches is to remove the rubber drain plugs for each tank while the
fill button is on, which causes the machine to constantly fill with water. Since the plugs are out, the water level will never
rise high enough to turn off the liquid level air switches, thus the water inlet valves and the chemical pumps will operate
constantly. ALWAYS BE CAREFUL WHEN REMOVING THE DRAIN PLUGS, SINCE THE WASH WATER IS HOT.
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1. NEVER, NEVER wash ash trays in the glasswasher. Since ashes are smaller than the opening in the Pump Inlet
Screens, ashes could adhere to glasses. Also, with ashes recirculating in the wash water, the cleaning effectiveness of
the detergent is greatly reduced. The final result of washing ash trays is dirty glasses.
2. For best results, keep the Conveyor full of glassware. This keeps the water and detergent consumption to a mini-
mum.
3. Water spotting can occur when glassware is placed on flat surfaces after washing, thus preventing air to assist the dry-
ing process. Make sure the proper shelf liner is used.
4. The maximum glass height is eleven (11) inches to fit through the Top Section of the glasswasher. Keep this in mind
when ordering beer pitchers and wine carafes.
5. Glasses which have been frequently washed by hand may have deposits of invisible “film”. Although initially appear-
ing clean, these glasses may show unsightly signs of “dirt” after passing through the glasswasher. This unsightly
condition will exist until the film is removed with frequent passes through the glasswasher, or it may be necessary to
use a de-liming agent to clean glassware.
6. Do not place wet glasses into glass chillers or frosters. Allow glasses to dry and sanitizer odors to dissipate first.
7. Changing detergents may require readjustment of the Detergent Pump to maintain .30% detergent concentration. A
greater volume of low-strength detergent is required to maintain the proper level.
8. Only Glastender, Inc. replacement parts should be used. Components from other suppliers may result in machine
malfunctions.
Please consult your Glastender, Inc. service agent if service or technical assistance is required. The factory is also
available to answer any operational questions.