UL130

Overview

The Champion UL130 is a low-temperature chemical-sanitizing undercounter dishwasher. It can wash up to 25 racks per hour, making it a compact option for glassware washing at cocktail preparation stations and other foodservice work areas. The machine measures 24 inches wide by 25 inches deep by 33 3/4 inches high. Its stated electrical supply is 115V, 60Hz, single phase.

Wash and rinse action comes from interchangeable upper and lower spray arms. Built-in chemical pumps dispense detergent, rinse aid and sanitizer. The UL130 uses a fill-and-dump operation and has an electric tank heater with low-water protection. The manufacturer description lists one peg rack and one flat rack as included.

Key Features

• Undercounter format: 24-inch width and 25-inch depth.
• Stated capacity: Up to 25 racks per hour.
• Low-temperature sanitizing: Chemical sanitizing with built-in detergent, rinse-aid and sanitizer dispensing pumps.
• Wash and rinse coverage: Interchangeable upper and lower wash/rinse spray arms.
• Operator controls: Top-mounted controls and an air-glide door with a safety switch.
• Tank protection: Electric tank heater with low-water protection.
• Construction: Stainless-steel top and side panels.
• Included racks: One peg rack and one flat rack.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Champion.
• Model: UL130.
• Product type: Undercounter dishwasher.
• Sanitizing method: Low-temperature chemical sanitizing.
• Capacity: 25 racks per hour.
• Dimensions: 24 inches wide × 25 inches deep × 33 3/4 inches high.
• Electrical supply: 115V, 60Hz, single phase.
• Current and motor: 12A; 1 HP wash pump motor.
• Power connection: Four-foot cord and plug; the manual specifies a 115VAC, 15A receptacle.
• Controls: Top-mounted.
• Door: Air-glide door with safety switch.
• Spray arms: Interchangeable upper and lower wash/rinse arms.
• Chemical dispensing: Built-in detergent, rinse-aid and sanitizer pumps.
• Operation: Fill-and-dump.
• Drain: Pumped drain operation, as stated in the product details.
• Heater protection: Electric tank heater with low-water protection.
• Panels: Stainless-steel top and sides.
• Included: One peg rack and one flat rack.
• Marks stated in the manufacturer description: UL, cETLus and NSF.

Installation & Requirements

Electrical

The UL130 manual specifies a 115VAC, 15A receptacle. The dishwasher is supplied with a prewired three-prong, four-foot power cord and plug for a 115VAC source. The manual says a qualified electrician must connect the incoming power in accordance with applicable local codes and regulations or, where local codes are absent, the National Electrical Code or Canadian Electrical Code.

Water supply

The manual specifies a six-foot flexible hot-water fill hose with a 3/4-inch female garden-hose connector. It calls for a 1/2-inch or larger incoming supply line and recommends a 1/2-inch or larger shut-off valve close to the machine for servicing. The built-in flow control requires incoming flowing water pressure of 25–95 psi. The hot-water supply must provide at least 120°F measured at the dishwasher; 140°F is recommended. Water hardness of 3 grains per gallon (US) or less is recommended. The manual cautions that hard water can adversely affect wash results.

Drain and plumbing

The manual describes a six-foot drain hose with a 5/8-inch inside diameter and gives a maximum drain connection height of 3 feet. A 3/4-inch hose-barb fitting is strapped to the hose. For a direct connection, the manual specifies an 1-1/2-inch or larger vented WYE drain fitting; it warns that a TEE connection will prevent complete draining. Do not connect the drain hose to a disposer, reduce the drain connection size, add length to the hose, allow it to kink, or remove the clamps holding it to the back of the dishwasher.

For an indirect drain connection, the manual calls for a minimum 1-inch air gap between the drain-hose outlet and the flood-level rim of the floor drain, floor sink or other locally approved drain receptacle. Keep the flexible water and drain hoses unkinked, and make plumbing connections so the machine can be pulled out for service and cleaning. Plumbing must comply with applicable national, provincial and local plumbing and sanitary codes. The manual directs that installation be performed by qualified service personnel familiar with foodservice equipment and that the water supply line be thoroughly flushed to remove debris before it is connected.

Operation

The UL130 is identified as a low-temperature chemical-sanitizing dishwasher. Its fill-and-dump operation uses upper and lower spray arms to wash and rinse the load. The built-in pumps dispense detergent, rinse aid and sanitizer as commanded by the system. Top-mounted controls operate the machine, and the air-glide door includes a safety switch. The available UL130 information does not specify a cycle duration or provide a detailed cycle-by-cycle operating sequence, so refer to the machine’s operating instructions for its exact controls and procedures.

Cleaning & Maintenance

The supplied manual states that all models should be drained and cleaned every two hours of continuous operation, after each meal period and at the end of the day. It also cautions against using metallic scrub pads on the machine and says not to spray water on the exterior. Follow the manual’s UL130 instructions and the chemical suppliers’ directions when cleaning the machine and handling its detergent, rinse aid and sanitizer. The available UL130-specific cleaning excerpt does not provide a complete step-by-step cleaning procedure.

Troubleshooting

The UL130 installation instructions identify the drain connection as a potential cause of incomplete draining. If the machine does not drain completely, check that its drain hose is connected to a vented WYE fitting rather than a TEE. Confirm that the hose is not kinked, extended or altered, that its factory clamps remain in place, and that the drain connection does not exceed the manual’s stated maximum height. Do not connect the hose to a disposer. The manual warns that drain problems caused by improper installation may not be covered by the limited warranty.

Applications

The product listing identifies cocktail preparation stations as a use for the UL130, and its rack-washing format suits foodservice operations that need to wash glassware. Confirm that the site’s electrical, hot-water and drain connections meet the UL130 manual’s requirements before installation.