SECTION 11412
FOOD SERVICE WASTE MACHINES
1.
This section provides inspection and test procedures for food service
waste machines including disposers and waste pulping systems.
2.
Symbols
Item Description
K2331 ........3 HP Disposer with 375 or 450 mm (15 or 18 inch) diameter
Cone with Cover, Control Panel, and
Spray Rinse Assembly.
K2332 ........3 HP Disposer with Trough Connection, Control Panel, and
Spray Rinse Assembly
K2401 ........Pulper System with Cover, Trough Connection, Slurry Pump,
Control Panel, and Extractor.
K2402 ........Pulper System with Feedhood, Slurry Pump, Control Panel and
Extractor.
K2403 ........Pulper System with feedhood and Tray, Slurry Pump, Control
Panel and Extractor.
3.
INSPECTIONS AND TESTS
A.
Visual Examination: Examination should be made of disposers and
Pulper systems for the following defects.
1)
Materials not as specified, and obviously damaged, defective, or
not properly suited for purpose intended.
2)
Component parts, assemblies, accessories, and spare parts for
units of the same classification are not interchangeable.
3)
Design not as specified. Not in compliance with appliance codes
and standards. Components not easy accessible for maintenance
and servicing. Safety devices not provided as specified.
4)
Controls and indicators missing or not as specified.
5)
Mounting not as specified.
6)
Power supply not as specified.
7)
Metal used in fabrication has sharp edges, sharp corners, burrs,
dents or deformities.
8)
Bolted connections not as specified. Missing, stripped or
cross-threaded screws, bolts and nuts.
9)
Exposed belts, chains, pulleys, couplings, motor shafts, gears,
or other moving parts are not fully enclosed or guarded
incompliance with ANSI Standard B15-1.
10)
Equipment, including fittings, is not designed to prevent the
backflow of polluted water or waste into the water supply
system.
B.
Operational Test:
1)
Disposers: The disposer(s) should be completely assembled and
connected to the applicable water, electric and drainage
service. Operate disposer(s) in accordance with the
manufacturer's standard procedures for not less than 30 minutes
disposing of standard kitchen and plate waste. There should be
no evidence of failure, overheating, or leaks. All controls
should operate in a positive, smooth and efficient manner, and
without undue vibration.
2)
Pulper System: The pulper system should be completely assembled
and connected to the applicable water, electric, and drainage
service. Operate the system in accordance with the
manufacturer's standards procedures for not less than 45 minutes
to insure that performance will be as specified. There should
be no evidence of failure, overheating, or leaks. All controls
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