Installing
Due to the variations of equipment installations from one store to another, we are providing only a general process which the installer can use for reference or as a checklist. All electrical, water, and drain connections must comply with all federal, state, county, and local codes.
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Shock Hazard To avoid property damage, do not puncture unit with tools during unpacking. |
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ALL units MUST have a water supply connection and a plumbed drain. |
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When locating, moving, or positioning the holding cabinet, be careful not to scratch the table surface. |
AHC-990
- Position cabinet so controls are accessible.
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Locate the cold water fill line and drain is under the unit.
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Layout routing of 1/4 inch fill line from the holding cabinet male quick disconnect under the unit to a cold water source. (Both male & female disconnects are supplied with the units)
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Using an 1/8” to 1/4” reducer, a 1/4” x 6 ft. coiled hose (see below) can be attached to the female disconnect and the coiled hose is then connected to the in-coming water line.
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Layout routing of drain line from a 3/4” side outlet or 1” bottom outlet in drain block under unit to an open drain.
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Several options are available for the AHC-990 drains:
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Install cabinet over floor drain for nightly draining.
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Disconnect water line and roll cabinet to nearest floor drain for nightly draining.
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Use the Henny Penny drain kit, part no. 03697 for nightly draining. See photo at left.
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Connect water line to holding cabinet.
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Connect electrical power to unit.
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Be sure fill tray angles down so water flows freely into pan.
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Check cabinet for proper operation and repair any water leaks.
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If necessary, the shut-off valve under the unit can be used to help regulate the water flow into the water pan. Normally, these should be opened fully. |
AHC-993
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Position cabinet so controls face the store’s drive-thru area.
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Remove 2 screws and bottom panel at front of unit.
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Remove 2 screws and bottom panel at rear of unit.
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Measure and center unit front to rear on the table top with one side flush with the table end.
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Using the holes in the cabinet base as guides, mark 4 mounting hole locations in the table top.
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Layout routing of 1/4 inch fill line from the holding cabinet male quick disconnect under the unit to a cold water source.
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Layout routing of drain line from a 3/4” side outlet or 1” bottom outlet in drain block under unit to an open drain.
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Layout routing of electrical power cord from the top of the cabinet to the proper receptacle.
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Measure, mark, and drill or cut holes or other openings in table top and/or shelves as dictated by this specific installation to permit routing of water, drain, and electrical lines.
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Fabricate the planned drain line.
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Move unit to expose two marks at the front, center punch each mark, and drill 3/16” pilot holes.
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Drill final holes using a 5/16” bit. Clean up all debris and metal shavings.
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Position unit so the holes in the table top align with the mounting holes in the base.
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Install four 1/4” stainless steel screws and flat washers from underneath table and install four stainless steel flat washers and lock nuts on screws from above the base lip.
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993’s should have about 10” of clearance between them to accommodate the packaging shelving tower (see below).
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Perform a final positioning of the cabinet with one side flush with the table end and centered front to back on the table top.
- Tighten the fours bolts and nuts securely.
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Apply a bead of clear silicone sealer around cabinet base to fill gaps between table top and base.
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Connect water line and drain line to holding cabinet.
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Connect electrical power to unit.
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Enure fill tray angles down so water flows freely into pan.
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Check cabinet for proper operation and repair any water leaks.
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Install bottom panel at front of unit with 2 screws.
- Install bottom panel at rear of unit with 2 screws.
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If necessary, the shut-off valve under the unit can be used to help regulate the water flow into the water pan. Normally, these should be opened fully. |