Note: In areas with extremely hard water, a Water Softener must be installed to prevent a
malfunctioning of the equipment due to high lime and mineral buildup. Not doing so it will
void the warranty.
COMPLIANCES
!
This equipment to be installed to comply with the Basic Plumbing Code of the
Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc. (BOCA) and of the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA.)
INITIAL SET-UP,
1 .Make sure unit is disconnected from power source.
2..Remove top cover and make sure that heater switch is in the OFF position. This will prevent Heater Damage
due to lack of water in the tank.
3. Plug the brewer into a power source.
4. Water will flow into the tank and will stop when the tank is fully primed ( 4-5 minutes)
Note: This process Is automatic and is controlled by the Level Control Board and the Level Control Sensor
plugged into the top of the Tank.
5. Flip the Heater Toggle Switch to the ON position. This activates the heater . Allow 15-20 min. heat up time.
6. Unplug the brewer and Replace the top cover.
7. Re-connect the brewer and test run the unit by going through a Brew Cycle .
NOTE:
The machine is equipped with a Low Temperature Lockout system and will not brew until the hot water tank is
filled with water and has reached the proper brew temperature of 197-203°F.
Insert the Brew Funnel and position empty Dispenser under it.
Go through one Brew cycle to make sure unit is operating properly.
Note: To test the brew cycle with cold water, flip Heater Switch to OFF position. This deactivates the
temperature lockout and allows speedier testing.
Tea Brewing Procedures.
The Brewers are Factory preset to deliver the correct amount of hot water for best extraction of Hot Tea
Concentrate and Cold Water Dilution. See Flavor Chart. Different Tea Blends might require some secondary
adjustments of Hot and Cold water ratios in order to achieve their desired flavor profiles. This is easily
accomplished by adjusting the Cold and Hot Brew Timers located inside the top. See instructions under
Adjustments (for qualified Service Personnel only)
FLAVOR CHART
MODEL
HOT WATER
COLD WATER
DELAY
TEA BAG SIZE
FTC-3-N, FTC-3.5-N
FTC-3-N, FTC-3,5-N
(Special Order)
0.78 gal. [3 liters] in 3 minutes
0.78 gal. [3 liters] in 3 minutes
2.75 gal. [10 liters]
2.75 gal. [10 liters]
1 ½ Min
5 Min
3 oz
3 oz
FTC-5-N
1.30 gal. [5 liters] in 5 minutes
3.70 gal. [14 liters]
1 ½ Min
4 oz
FTC-10-N
2.6 gal. [10 liters] in 10 minutes
7.50 gal. [28 liters]
1 ½ Min
(2) 4 oz or
(3) 3 oz
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