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PROCEDURE: Delime the Water Tank
PRECAUTIONS: Disconnect dispenser from electric power.
Allow brewer to cool.
FREQUENCY: As required (dispenser slow to heat)
TOOLS: Deliming Solution
Protective Gloves, Goggles & Apron
Mild Detergent, Clean Soft Cloth or Sponge
Bristle Brush, Bottle Brush
Large Sink (or other appropriate work area)
1. Disconnect dispenser from electric power. Turn off the water
shut-off valve.
2. Remove the tank lid assembly.
3. Mix 8 quarts of deliming solution according to the
manufacturer’s directions. Carefully pour the deliming
solution into the water tank. Lower the lid assembly back
onto the tank. Allow to sit for 30 minutes, or as directed by
the manufacturer.
4. At end of soaking period, open the drain assembly and drain
solution from tank into an appropriate contain for disposal.
5. Remove lid assembly from tank. Thoroughly rinse internal
components of lid assembly with clear water. Using a stiff
bristle brush, scrub the heating element to remove lime and
calcium build-up. Rinse with clean water. Store lid assembly
in a safe location.
6. Using a stiff bristle brush, scrub the interior of the water tank
to remove lime and calcium build-up. Rinse with clean water
and drain.
7. Reinstall tank lid assembly. Verify that all internal
components of the dispenser are dry, then reinstall the top
panel.
8. Reconnect dispenser to electrical supply and reconnect water
supply.
9. Place the SERVE/SANITIZE SWITCH in SANITIZE position.
Run at least one gallon through each dispense nozzle and
discard all water generated.
10. Verify that TANK HEAT SWITCH is
ON
, and that
SERVE/SANITIZE is in the SERVE position and the
SOLENOID SWITCHES is
ON
. Close all panels.
Procedure is complete
SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
CAUTION -
CHEMICAL BURN
HAZARD
Deliming chemicals are caustic.
Wear appropriate protective
gloves and goggles during this
procedure.
Never siphon deliming
chemicals or solutions by
mouth.
This operation should only be
performed by qualified and ex-
perienced service personnel.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT spill,
splash or pour water or deliming
solution into or over any internal
component other than the inside
of the water tank.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT allow
any internal wiring components
to come into contact with the
deliming solution. Take care to
keep all internal components
dry.
NOTE:
Repeat steps 4 thru 6
as required to remove all scale
and lime build-up.
NOTE:
Normally, silicone
hoses do not need to be
delimed. Should deliming
hoses become necessary,
Bloomfield recommends
replacing the hoses.
