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3.1 Overview of Installation
The owner should contract with qualified
personnel to move the appliance to the
installation location, unpack it, and prepare it
for final utility connections. In most cases,
local codes prevent the final utility connections
from being made by any party other than a
licensed electrician and/or plumber.
IMPORTANT
It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all aspects of the installation comply with
all applicable local and national codes.
IMPORTANT
The appliance’s warranty is not valid until a
Meiko Authorized Service Agent performs a
Startup and Demonstration on the appliance.
This Demonstration should be scheduled after
installation.
Installation of the machine involves the
following steps:
•
Verifying that the utility connections are
present, are appropriate for the appliance,
and comply with all applicable local and
national codes.
•
Unwrapping the appliance (leaving the
shipping skid in place for easier move-
ment) and checking for shipping damage.
•
Moving the appliance to the installation
location, removing the skid, and leveling
the feet.
•
Connecting the electrical supply.
•
Installing the chemical dispensing system.
For units equipped with the optional
dispensing system, this involves
connecting the machine’s detergent and
rinse additive tubes to appropriate dispensers.
For units without the optional system, the
dispensing system installer should follow
the manufacturer’s instructions AND the
instructions in Section 3 of this Manual.
•
Connecting the fresh water supply.
•
Positioning the drain hose.
•
Contacting your Meiko Authorized Service
Agent to perform a Startup and
Demonstration on the appliance. This step
also validates the appliance’s warranty.
3.2 Requirements Before Installation
Before the installer can uncrate and move the
appliance to the installation location, the
following conditions MUST be met:
•
INSTALLATION AREA REQUIREMENTS
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The area MUST be frost-free. Freezing
temperatures (32°F/0°C or lower)
inhibit proper operation and can
damage internal components.
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The area MUST have a firm floor
surface. It is possible to compensate for
uneven flooring by adjusting the feet.
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The area should be away from
appliances, furniture or surfaces that
can be damaged by steam. If this is
not possible, these items should be
protected from the small quantities of
steam that are released during normal
operation of the machine.
•
UTILTITY CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS
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Connections must be present and
ready for hookup to the appliance. All
utility supplies must comply with the
electrical information labels, with the
information on the serial plate, and with
all applicable local and national codes.
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Electrical leads and the water supply
hose (supplied by the customer) must
be present.
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For units without the optional
dispensing system, external detergent
and rinse additive pumps (if used)
should be installed according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
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For units with the optional dispensing
system, appropriate dispensers or
containers should be installed and
ready for connection to the appliance.
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Authorized personnel should be available
to perform the actual utility connections.
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