DH2000

Overview

The Champion DH2000 Versa-Clean is a high-temperature door-type dishwasher for commercial dishrooms. It can process up to 55 racks per hour, with a stated 60-second cycle time. Its built-in electric booster is available with a 40°F or 70°F rise; the product description for the 70°F-rise configuration says the rise-sentry feature ensures a final-rinse temperature of at least 180°F. The unit starts a full cycle when its door is closed, fills its wash tank automatically and has a self-draining pump.

The DH2000 can be set up for straight-through or corner operation. The product information says it can be converted in the field between these layouts. Before planning the dishroom, check the installation manual’s stated machine and door dimensions, as well as the required water, drain and electrical connections. The product listing gives overall dimensions that differ from the machine height in the installation manual; both measurements are included below as stated in their respective sources.

Key Features

• High-volume rack washing: The stated maximum throughput is 55 racks per hour. The SERP product information also identifies a 60-second cycle.
• Built-in booster: The electric booster is listed with 40°F and 70°F temperature-rise options. For the 70°F-rise configuration, the rise-sentry feature ensures the final rinse reaches at least 180°F.
• Automatic operation: The machine’s full cycle starts when the door is closed, and the water tank fills automatically.
• Self-draining pump and automatic drain valve: The listing identifies a self-draining pump and an automatic drain valve.
• Flexible dishroom layout: The DH2000 can be converted from straight-through to corner operation. The manual describes straight-through racks entering and exiting at the sides; in corner operation, racks enter at the side and exit at the front.
• Service and wash-system details: The upper and lower wash arms are interchangeable, and the listing describes interchangeable wash and rinse arms. Controls are mounted on top of the unit and are splash-proof.
• Protection and connections: Low-water tank heat protection helps prevent internal components from burning when the tank has no water. The machine also has detergent and chemical connections.
• Construction and certifications: The manufacturer description identifies stainless steel construction, NSF, cULus and ENERGY STAR®.

Specifications

• Product type: Door-type, high-temperature dishwasher; Champion Versa-Clean DH2000.
• Capacity: Up to 55 racks per hour.
• Cycle time: 60 seconds, as stated in the SERP product information.
• Water use: Approximately 0.90 gallons per rack.
• Wash-tank capacity: 9.5 gallons.
• Booster: Built-in electric booster, listed with 40°F and 70°F rise options. The 70°F-rise product description specifies a final-rinse temperature of at least 180°F.
• Electrical details listed for a three-phase build: 208 V, 60 Hz, 3 phase, 40 A, 1 HP and 7.5 kW.
• Other electrical configuration in the manufacturer description: 208 V, 60 Hz, 1 phase. The available source does not give amperage or kilowatt details for this configuration.
• Product-listing overall dimensions: 31 7/8 in. W x 28 3/8 in. D x 63 3/4 in. H.
• Installation-manual dimensions: 65 1/4 in. machine height; 33 3/4 in. typical load height; 76 3/4 in. open-door height; 86 in. door-removal height; 26 1/8 in. inside clearance; and a dimension shown as greater than 17 1/4 in.
• Water connection: 3/4-in. NPT hot-water connection; incoming line should be 3/4 in. or larger.
• Drain: Gravity drain with a 1-in. NPT connection and automatic electric drain valve. The manual highly recommends increasing the 1-in. drain connection to a minimum of 1 1/2 in. to help ensure proper drain flow.
• Certifications identified in the listing: NSF and cULus. The manufacturer description also identifies ENERGY STAR®.
• Warranty shown in the product listing: 1-year parts and labour.

Installation & Requirements

The installation manual says the dishwasher must be installed in accordance with local electrical, plumbing, health and safety codes. Where local codes are absent, it cites the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70; Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), Part 1, CSA C22.1; and NFPA 96, the Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations. It also advises comparing the site utility connections with the dishwasher connections before placing the unit, and says installation problems caused by improper installation are not covered by the limited warranty.

The manual describes four adjustable feet for levelling the machine front-to-back and side-to-side. It gives a typical dish-load height of 33 3/4 in., a machine height of 65 1/4 in., an open-door height of 76 3/4 in. and a door-removal height of 86 in. For straight-through or corner placement, the manual says temperature gauges must be visible from the operator’s position and door handles must move freely without interference. It gives a nominal wall clearance of 6 in. and a minimum wall clearance of 4 in. when planning the layout and conversion.

The hot-water connection is at the lower left-rear of the dishwasher. The manual identifies a factory-installed 3/4-in. line strainer and pressure-regulating valve, and specifies a 3/4-in. NPT hot-water connection with an incoming line of 3/4 in. or larger. Recommended water hardness is 3 grains per U.S. gallon or less. During the final rinse, the pressure-regulating valve should supply a minimum flowing pressure of 20 PSI and a maximum flowing pressure of 25 PSI. The manual specifies a minimum incoming water temperature of 140°F for a 40°F-rise booster or 110°F for a 70°F-rise booster. It also calls for a manually operated 3/4-in. or larger shut-off valve in the incoming line, as close to the dishwasher as possible for servicing.

The drain is a gravity drain with a 1-in. NPT connection and an automatic electric drain valve. The stated maximum flow rate is 15 U.S. gallons per minute, 12.5 Imperial gallons per minute or 57 L/min. The manual highly recommends increasing the drain connection to at least 1 1/2 in. to ensure proper drain flow. Electrical supply must match the machine’s utility connection and rating plate; the product information lists the electrical configurations in the specifications above. The sources provide no gas-connection requirements.

The manual says the DH2000 ships for straight-through operation and can be converted to corner operation. It directs that conversion be completed before the machine is placed in its final position and before utilities are connected. In the corner layout, racks enter at the side and exit at the front; check that the rack moves smoothly through the guides without binding or tipping. The temperature gauges must remain visible, and the door handles must have free movement.

Operation

At the start of operation, the tank fills automatically. Closing the door starts a full wash cycle. The pump drains itself, and the drain valve operates automatically. The product listing states that the 70°F-rise booster configuration uses rise-sentry control to ensure the final rinse reaches at least 180°F. The booster’s stated rise options are 40°F and 70°F; for the 40°F-rise configuration, the manual specifies a minimum incoming hot-water temperature of 140°F, compared with 110°F for the 70°F-rise configuration.

The dishwasher uses approximately 0.90 gallons of water per rack and has a 9.5-gallon wash tank. Detergent and chemical connections are provided. The listing says the unit can be converted in the field if a different operating arrangement is required, but the available information does not provide conversion steps for that process. Top-mounted controls are splash-proof. Low-water tank heat protection helps protect internal components when the tank has no water.

Cleaning & Maintenance

The available manual excerpt gives checks for initial start-up rather than a complete recurring cleaning schedule. Before start-up, it says to remove protective film, check inside the machine for foreign material, confirm the dishwasher is permanently located and verify that utility connections are complete. It also says to make sure chemical supply containers are full, the pump suction screen is in place, and the drain screen is clean and unobstructed by debris.

The same start-up checklist calls for the scrap screen plate and scrap screens to be installed and firmly seated. The plate is mounted in the centre of the wash tank and locks into a slot on the back screen support. Confirm that the spray arms are in place and spin freely, then fully close the dishwasher door. The checklist also directs the operator to turn on the hot-water supply and check for leaks in the connected main water-supply piping. The sources provided do not specify a recurring maintenance interval.

Applications

The DH2000’s door-type format and stated capacity of up to 55 racks per hour make it relevant to commercial dishrooms that handle repeated rack loads, such as restaurant kitchens, cafeterias and other foodservice operations. Its straight-through or corner configuration offers two rack-flow layouts, while the built-in booster and stated final-rinse temperature target suit operations specifying high-temperature dishwashing. Check the required electrical build and site utility connections against the unit before selecting it for a particular dishroom.