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Commercial Glasswasher Installation & Operation Manual
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The PKHT24 is a hot water sanitizing, single rack, undercounter glasswasher. It is a stand-alone
machine featuring a self-contained booster heater. The only external connections necessary are power
supply, water supply, drainpipe, and optional chemical dispensers. The machine uses re-circulated
wash water and fresh water fi nal-rinse.
Operation of the PKHT24 is extremely user friendly. To initially fi ll the machine each day, push the
switch marked “FILL”. The machine is full when water begins to fl ow into the scrap tray. The booster
tank heater will maintain the wash water temperature at 155°F. The booster heater will produce a mini-
mum of 180°F fi nal rinse water each cycle.
The supply water to the PKHT24 must be a minimum of 140°F at 24 psi (Pounds per Square Inch) with
a 6 gpm (Gallons Per Minute) fl ow rate and 60 gph (Gallons Per Hour) recovery rate. The pipe sup-
plying the water must be a minimum of a 1/2”. The plumbing connection is located at the back of the
machine. (See specifi cation sheet).The drain is a 1" barbed fi tting on the back of the machine for easy
attachment of your drain hose.
This manual provides a complete reference guide to the PKHT24. The fi rst section explains how the
machine is packaged and what to look for when receiving the machine.This manual explains how to
install and set up the machine for use. Requirements are given for plumbing, wiring, and space consid-
erations. These are always taken into consideration by our well-trained sales representatives prior to
the order being placed. In the manual, guidance is also given for installation to ensure that the machine
will be able to run at optimum conditions.
The machine’s functions are mostly automatic and take little training to put into full operation. The
Operation section of the manual may be used for instruction and procedures when required. We make
this portion of the manual easy to understand so that all levels of operators are able to understand the
machine’s operation. The Operation section also includes diagnostic considerations for the machine
when problems occur.
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