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INSTALLATION
Installation
DELIVERY AND INSPECTION
Damage Inspection:
Reporting shipping damage is the
responsibility of the purchaser. Do not discard packaging
if filing a freight damage claim. Upon receipt of steamer
immediately inspect the exterior of packaging for dam-
age. Remove wrapping. Inspect the exterior of the Altair II
for visible shipping damage.
Unpacking / removal from pallet:
To remove the steam-
er from the pallet, carefully cut the strapping.
Make sure the pan racks, water reservoir cover and
standpipe installed inside the steamer have not become
dislodged during shipping.
INSTALLING LEGS & CASTERS
Install 4 legs or casters (shipped inside the steamer) into
the threaded mounting holes located on the base of the
unit. If casters are supplied, locking casters should be on
the front of the steamer.
VENTING
Vent pipe installation (double & single compartment
steamers):
Steamers come with the vent piping in rear of
unit completely assembled. DO NOT BLOCK VENT PIPE.
STEAMER LOCATION
98% of all maintenance and service can be done from
the front or left side. Some local codes may require in
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stallation under ventilation, but ventilation is not required
in most cases. A minimum of 4” clearance from adjacent
equipment on the left side and rear is recommended.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Electrical hookups:
The access hole to electrically wire
your steamer is located in the bottom right corner (facing
the back of the steamer) on the rear panel. Your elec-
trician may install a cord set to make the steamer more
portable or the unit may be hard-wired. Please follow local
codes when installing the cord set.
NOTE: A qualified electrician must perform all electrical
hookups and meet all local codes. Installation is
the responsibility of the purchaser.
NOTE: Stacked units will require 2 separate electrical
connections.
Electrical Diagrams:
The electrical diagrams are located
on the inside of the left side access panel.
WATER AND DRAIN CONNECTION
Water hookup:
Steamer requires ½” water line. Termina
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tion is ¾” male garden hose connection. Make sure wa-
terline is flushed to remove grit and soldering particles
prior to connecting steamer. Dirty water lines may affect
solenoid operation.
Double (stacked) compartment steamers require sepa
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rate water connections, which may be manifolded. Inad-
equate water supply may cause one steamer not to fill
properly when both steamers are turned on at the same
time. If that happens turn on one steamer a few minutes
after the first.
Appliance is to be installed with backflow prevention in
accordance with applicable federal, province and local
codes.
Do not connect to de-ionized water. Probes will not
sense the level of the water. Recommended water
pressure is 30 – 35 lbs.
CAUTION
Flush incoming water line prior to connecting
to steamer. Debris in water lines may cause
solenoid valve to malfunction. If solenoid
valve is stuck open water must be turned off
at the source.
Recommended water quality:
Refer to Service Connec-
tions in this Manual for the recommended water quality
criteria.
NOTE: Water level probes will not sense water level if
steamer is connected to a de-ionized water or re-
verse osmosis system.
Rear drain:
Make sure the 1” rear drain is plumbed to a
floor trough or air gap drain. Customer supplies plumbing.
However, one 90° elbow is shipped with the steamer to be
used as needed. The drip trough located under the door is
plumbed to the main drain internally.
The drain piping must consist of temperature resistant
material, greater than 160°F, and be of adequate diameter
not to cause flow restriction. Improper materials may de
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form and cause restrictions, thus affecting performance.
WARNING
The water may be very hot. It is advisable to
allow the water to cool down before draining.
Leaving the door open will aid cooling.
Overflow pipe:
An overflow incorporated into the reser
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voir drain standpipe allows water to flow into the drain line
out the back of the steamer in case of a waterfill malfunc
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tion.
WARNING
Failure to keep the overflow standpipe and
drain pipe clear and unobstructed may result
in an unsafe condition.
