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Food Waste Bio-Digester

operator

 

manual

REVISION: 09/2014  |  page 8 of 16

4.2.4  Carefully slide the appliance forward on the pallet so that the appliance edge overhangs by approximately 

200mm (8 inches).

4.2.5  Tighten two of the four adjustable legs into the transit bolt fixing holes.

4.2.6  Carefully TILT APPLIANCE FROM BASE and slide out pallet.  DO NOT LIFT MOULDED APPLIANCE TOP. 

4.2.7  Tighten final two adjustable legs to the rear transit bolt fixing holes.

4.2.8  Gently lower appliance. 

4.2.9  Dispose of the pallet responsibly, or return to Mechline for reuse.

4.2.10  Peel off the plastic protective film from the outer panels.

4.2.11  Position the appliance relative to any other equipment to which it is to be connected. Ensure the machine is not 

yet connected to the electrical supply.

The appliance is to be floor mounted and requires the following clearances:

Top:   600mm (24 inches) for lid opening

LHS:  600mm (24 inches) for service access, if available*

RHS:  600mm (24 inches) for service access, if available*

*

NOTE: 

In many locations space to the sides of the appliance may not be available. This will not

adversely affect the operation of the appliance, but it may be necessary to move the machine 

forward in order to gain access for service. 

Rear:  90mm (3

1

/

2

 inches)

4.2.12  Ensure that the reset buttons and emergency stop button are easily accessible.

4.2.13  The appliance must be placed on a flat, level and stable surface that is able to support the machine.

4.2.14 

Place a 5L (1.3 US gallons) box of bio-fluid in the fluid chamber and connect as per the instructions on 
the fluid box.

Содержание W20.180.2

Страница 1: ...al kitchens eliminating unpleasant odours and spillages and the risk of contaminating fresh or uncooked food The machine facilitates the efficient on site safe and hygienic removal of food preparation waste plate scrapings out of date produce and unwanted soft organic food waste both raw and cooked The machine rapidly digests soft food waste and converts it into waste water which runs away to drai...

Страница 2: ...K Use min 75ºC rated conductors UK model fitted with 10 amp fuse Use copper conductors only Input protection Mechline s food waste bio digester is to be connected to an appropriately rated Branch Circuit protected supply THIS MACHINE MUST BE GROUNDED EARTHED Operating temperature 5ºC to 40ºC 41ºF to 104ºF Altitude Less than 2000 m Less than 6562 ft Noise Emissions do not exceed 70dB at workstation...

Страница 3: ...ce should be made to the safety instructions for provisions of lifting and moving Rotating Parts To indicate hazards arising from rotating parts Wear Gloves To indicate that appropriate gloves should be worn Terre de Protection Pour marquer bornes destinées à être raccordées à un conducteur de protection extérieur contre les chocs éclectiques en cas de défaut d isolement ou pour marquer la borne d...

Страница 4: ...s waste water and not to be drunk or used on plant life or recycled for use in any other area on the site Allow it to go to the foul water drain where it will be treated by the local water treatment facility in the area and subsequently returned to the community 15 Ensure safe storage positioning of electrical cabling when not in use Should the electrical cable become damaged do not operate the ma...

Страница 5: ...tact with skin When using do not eat drink or smoke Remove wash contaminated clothing before re use 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES 9 1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties General information Physical state Appearance Waxy solid Colour Pale Yellow Odour Characteristic Solubility Soluble 9 2 Other information None 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY 10 1 Reactivity No specific reactivi...

Страница 6: ...e face protection None required Hand protection Not required Body protection Not required Respiratory protection Not required Other Protection None required 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES 9 1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties General information Physical state Appearance Liquid Colour Pale Brown Odour Characteristic odour Solubility Soluble pH 6 8 Specific gravity 0 998 g c...

Страница 7: ...ed or reinstalled after commissioning Mechline must be notified Failure to do this could invalidate the warranty NOTE Installation must be carried out in accordance with local authority requirements The appliance incorporates Mechline s WRAS approved AB Type air gap backflow prevention device 4 2 PRE OPERATION CHECKS UNPACKING NOTE This is a minimum 2 person operation 4 2 1 Carefully remove the ca...

Страница 8: ...t to which it is to be connected Ensure the machine is not yet connected to the electrical supply The appliance is to be floor mounted and requires the following clearances Top 600mm 24 inches for lid opening LHS 600mm 24 inches for service access if available RHS 600mm 24 inches for service access if available NOTE In many locations space to the sides of the appliance may not be available This wi...

Страница 9: ...onnection 4 3 2 Water supply 4 3 2 1 Continuous 24 hour dedicated warm water supply at 50 C 122 F between 2 5 bar 200 000 500 000 pascals or 30 70 PSI pressure Maximum water hardness of 70mg L NOTE DO NOT CONNECT THE APPLIANCE TO A COLD WATER SUPPLY OR TO A SUPPLY THAT COULD RUN COLD OVERNIGHT OR AT WEEKENDS OR AT ANY OTHER TIME If necessary install a localised dedicated water boiler heater specif...

Страница 10: ...Run an independent drain line Do not tee in with any other fittings or appliances 4 3 3 3 A maximum distance of 3 metres 10 ft to the main soil connection is recommended with a gradient between 2 9 4 3 3 4 Only use swept drain fittings with a maximum of 4 fittings between the machine and the soil vent or floor drain If the appliance is to be discharged to an open drain we recommend that the drain ...

Страница 11: ...of the appliance is turned to the ON position Ensure that the emergency stop button on the front of the appliance is pulled out i e not depressed Press the green RESTART button on the appliance s control panel 4 5 5 The appliance will start in warm up mode and the WAIT RUNNING lights will illuminate on the control panel Please allow 20 minutes for the machine to complete the warm up cycle See Sect...

Страница 12: ...e appliance please refer to Table 1 The general rule is that if a human can eat the food the machine will process the food The appliance and the microorganisms are designed to process a wide range of food waste types in mixed quantities 5 2 4 What can t I put in the appliance The appliance cannot process anything that is not organic food waste and cannot be easily broken down such as bones seeds a...

Страница 13: ... sludge or by product to manage No All of the organic food waste will be digested and will run away to drain as waste water The only items that will need removing from the appliance from time to time are non digestible items that may accidentally fall into the appliance 5 2 13 Why is a continuous 24 hour supply of warm water important The microorganisms require a warm moist environment to survive ...

Страница 14: ... jammed by hard object OR machine overloaded with food waste NOTE See Sections 5 2 8 and 9 5 3 7 Overflow in machine sump Isolate machine from power supply Lock machine lid Turn off water supply to machine Contact Mechline or your authorised service agent while machine lid is closed 5 3 9 Motor overheated Turn off machine and leave for 1 hour before restarting Follow re start advice in 5 2 15 If p...

Страница 15: ...ase have the appliance s serial number to hand 7 1 WARRANTY 7 1 1 UK mainland sales In addition to Mechline s standard warranty policy Mechline s food waste bio digester is supplied with a one year parts and labour warranty subject to Correct usage Correct installation Relevant standard terms conditions of sale for food waste bio digester appliances Warranty begins upon the successful completion o...

Страница 16: ...f print Intending buyers and users must satisfy themselves as to the suitability and safety of the products for their particular purposes and duties Dimensions shown in mm unless otherwise stated Product accreditation may not apply to all products in the relevant range Please contact Mechline to confirm Unless otherwise stated all products carry a warranty of twelve 12 months against manufacturing...

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