DH5000

Overview

The Champion DH5000 is a hood-type high-temperature dishwasher intended for commercial dishwashing. Product information describes it as suitable for washing and sanitizing glassware and dinnerware, and identifies a high-efficiency 1 HP pump. Its service manual states that the machine is shipped for straight-through operation and can be converted in the field to a corner configuration.

Specifications can vary by configuration. The figures below are limited to information identified for the DH5000 or a DH5000 listing. A used-equipment listing reports a 35-second wash and 10-second rinse cycle, 20–25 psi, and 208–240 V; those listing details should not be treated as a guarantee for every DH5000. Verify the individual machine’s data plate and configuration before planning utilities.

Key Features

• High-temperature hood-type design: The DH5000 is identified as a hood-type high-temperature dishwasher.
• High-efficiency pump: The product listing identifies a 1 HP pump.
• Convertible layout: The manual describes field conversion from straight-through to corner operation.
• Dishware use: Product information describes washing and sanitizing glassware and dinnerware.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Champion.
• Model: DH5000.
• Equipment type: Hood-type high-temperature dishwasher.
• Pump: High-efficiency 1 HP pump.
• Width: 29 1/2 inches.
• Depth: 34 1/8 inches.
• Height: 60 1/8 inches; 77 1/4 inches with the hood open.
• Electrical supply options in the manual: 208–240 V, 60 Hz, single- or three-phase; or 460–480 V, 60 Hz, three-phase.
• Cycle timing reported by a used-equipment listing: 35-second wash and 10-second rinse.
• Pressure reported by a used-equipment listing: 20–25 psi.
• Voltage reported by a used-equipment listing: 208–240 V.

The cycle time, pressure, and voltage above are details reported for a particular used DH5000 listing. The service manual instructs installers to check the machine’s electrical data plate and match the incoming supply to the machine’s electrical requirement.

Installation & Requirements

Qualified installation and code compliance

The DH5000 manual says installation must be performed by qualified service personnel. It also states that installation must comply with local electrical, plumbing, health, and safety codes. Where local codes do not apply, the manual names the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70; the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, CSA C22.1; and NFPA 96, the Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations. The manual warns that problems caused by improper installation are not covered by the warranty.

Electrical connection

The manual lists the machine as available for single- or three-phase operation. Its standard voltage options are 208–240 V at 60 Hz, single- or three-phase, and 460–480 V at 60 Hz, three-phase. Before connecting power, the manual directs the installer to confirm that the incoming supply matches the machine’s electrical data plate. It also says to disconnect power at the main disconnect switch or circuit breaker before electrical work. Incoming power is routed from the rear of the machine to the input terminal block at the front.

Positioning and configuration

The manual says the dishwasher is shipped for straight-through operation. It can be changed to corner operation in the field. For a corner layout, position the machine so the control panel faces into the room and remains accessible. Align the dish tables with the machine so racks can be loaded and unloaded properly. The manual directs the installer to fit the edge of each dish table over the inner wall of the dishwasher tank, secure the tables to the machine, and seal each table joint with food-grade sealant to prevent leaks.

If the clean-end table backsplash is higher than 3 inches, the manual says it must be notched for handle clearance when converting to corner operation. It notes that an optional splash shield is available for a corner installation. These instructions concern conversion and table fit; the manual excerpt does not provide a complete site layout plan.

Service clearances

For straight-through operation, the manual calls for 20 inches of clearance out from the front of the machine and 20 inches out from the left side, with 27 inches of clearance above the floor for servicing. For corner operation, it calls for 35 inches out from the front under the right-hand tabling, 35 inches out from the left side under the left-hand tabling, and 35 inches out from the front of the machine. It specifies 27 inches of clearance above the floor on all sides for servicing a corner-operation machine. The manual also gives the open-hood height as 77 1/4 inches.

Water, drain, and vent information

The supplied DH5000 manual excerpt does not include the machine’s standard water and drain connection specifications, so confirm those requirements from the complete manual for the specific unit. The manual discusses a direct vent system option that removes heat and water vapor into an exhaust vent and may eliminate the need for a dishwasher vent hood. This is an option described in the manual, not a statement that every DH5000 has that configuration. It also gives separate chemical connection provisions for a machine with the condensate removal option; those provisions should not be assumed to apply to a standard machine.

Applications

The available product description identifies glassware and dinnerware as items the DH5000 is intended to wash and sanitize. In a commercial kitchen, that can include the dishroom work of a restaurant, dining operation, or other foodservice setting that handles those wares. Check the individual machine’s configuration, utilities, and operating instructions before putting it into service.