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Form No. HWBIM-0319
English
INSTALLATION
General
Modular Built-In Heated Well units are shipped from the factory
with most components assembled and ready for use. Use the
following procedures to install the unit.
NOTE: All Modular Built-In Heated Wells require the control
enclosure to be remote mounted.
NOTE: Make sure the installation location provides enough
room for the remote mounted control enclosure,
electrical connections, and plumbing connections.
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD: Unit is not weatherproof.
Locate unit indoors where ambient air temperature is a
minimum of 70°F (21°C).
FIRE HAZARD:
• Install unit with a minimum of 3-1/2″ (89 mm) of space
from bottom of unit to all combustible surfaces to
prevent combustion.
• Unit must be installed using ribbon putty gasket
between the unit and the installation surface per
installation instructions.
This unit must be installed by qualified, trained installers.
Installation must conform to all local electrical and
plumbing codes. Check with local plumbing and electrical
inspectors for proper procedures and codes.
CAUTION
Locate unit at proper counter height in an area that is
convenient for use. The location should be strong enough
to support the weight of unit and contents.
NOTICE
Do not locate unit in an area subject to excessive
temperatures or grease from grills, fryers, etc. Excessive
temperatures could cause damage to the unit.
Unit is designed and recommended for use in or on
metallic countertops. Damage to any countertop material
is not covered under the Hatco warranty. For other
surfaces, verify with manufacturer that material is suitable
for prolonged temperatures up to 200°F (93°C).
1. Remove the unit from the box.
NOTE: To prevent delay in obtaining warranty coverage,
complete online warranty registration. See the
IMPORTANT OWNER INFORMATION
section for
details.
2. Remove tape and protective packaging from all surfaces
of unit.
NOTE: A qualified electrician should connect the unit(s) to a
power source. A qualified plumber should connect the
water supply and drain(s).
3. Install the unit in the desired location. Use the appropriate
procedure in this section for the style of mounting chosen
at order.
NOTE: HWBI43 models can be installed using the EZ Locking
Mounting System only.
4. Install the remote control enclosure (refer to the “Installing a
Remote Control Enclosure” procedure later in this section).
EZ Locking Mounting System
NOTE: Cut the opening for both the unit and the control
enclosure(s) before placing unit into the countertop
opening.
1. Cut the appropriate opening in the countertop.
Refer to the “Countertop Cutout Dimensions” chart in this
section.
2. Cut the appropriate opening for the control enclosure(s)
Refer to the “Control Enclosure Cutout Dimensions” chart
in this section.
3. Place ribbon putty gasket around the cutout edge of the
countertop. Make sure the ribbon putty gasket overhangs
the cutout edge or seal unit with silicone adhesive.
NOTE: A roll of ribbon putty gasket material is supplied with the
unit.
Ribbon Putty
Gasket
Cutout edge
of countertop.
Countertop
Installing Ribbon Putty Gasket
4. Place the unit into the countertop opening.
5. Using a screwdriver, rotate the unit’s EZ locking tabs
outward to secure the unit to the underside of the
countertop. Rotate as many tabs as needed to secure the
unit to the countertop.
EZ Locking
Tab
Countertop
EZ Locking Tabs
NOTE: The Hatco EZ locking tabs work on countertops
that have a maximum thickness of 3/16″ (5 mm).
For countertops 3/16″–2″ (5–51 mm) thick, use an
appropriate number of accessory thick counter adapter
brackets (HWB-MNT-REC).
