Hatco FTBX-S3 Remote Drop-In Frost Top, 3-Pan Slim, 80-13/16" W, Less Condenser, 120V Control
Description
A drop-in cold plate for 3 full-size sheet pans, with the refrigeration placed away from the serving line.
The Hatco FTBX-S3 is a remote drop-in frost top for a 3-pan serving counter, shipped without a condensing unit. Its NSF 7 approved cold wall keeps pre-chilled food cold without drying it out. Slim models turn the pans lengthwise, long side to the customer, for easy reach. A solenoid valve is attached to the frost top, and the control panel ships loose on 9 ft probe wires. It connects to a condensing unit supplied by others, which suits multi-piece counters on one refrigeration system. A qualified installer makes all refrigeration and electrical connections.
Will it fit · Will it hook up
- Outside size
- 80-13/16" W x 21-1/16" D x 8-5/8" H overall
- Countertop cutout
- 79-3/16" to 79-7/8" W x 19-7/16" to 20-1/8" D
- Pan capacity
- 3 full-size 18" x 26" sheet pans or half-size 18" x 13" sheet pans
- Power
- 120V control panel and solenoid valve; condensing unit power per the unit you supply
- Refrigeration
- Needs a condensing unit supplied by others; evaporator load 930 BTU/hr
- Drain
- 1" brass drain (NPSM), plumbed per local codes
Cut the counter to the cutout range, not the outside size: the frost top drops in and its rim rests on the counter.
NSF 7 cold wall
The cold wall construction keeps food product cold without drying it out.
Sheet pan ready
Recessed walls hold 3 full-size 18" x 26" sheet pans or half-size 18" x 13" sheet pans and stop them from sliding.
Auto-defrost control
An advanced electronic controller with auto-defrost is programmed at the customer location.
Brass drain
A 1" brass drain with flat strainer lets pans sit flush and makes cleaning easier.
Use your own system
With no condenser on board, it connects to your own refrigeration. Hatco lists the evaporator load at 930 BTU/hr.
Delivery and setup
- Inspect the crate for damage before you sign, and note any damage on the delivery receipt. Approximate shipping weight is 182 lb.
- The frost top arrives with the solenoid valve attached; the control panel and TXV valve are separate pieces.
- Have the condensing unit, refrigerant lines and a refrigeration contractor lined up before the frost top arrives.
- Plumb the 1" drain to an approved drain per local plumbing codes.
Questions buyers ask
Can it chill warm food?
No. Hatco designs frost tops to keep pre-chilled beverages, snacks, hors d'oeuvres and side dishes cold. Chill food to a safe temperature before you put it out.
What pans does it take?
It holds 3 full-size 18" x 26" sheet pans or half-size 18" x 13" sheet pans. Hatco sells matching full-size (18" SHEET PAN) and half-size (ALUM PAN) sheet pans as accessories.
What size hole do I cut?
Cut the countertop 79-3/16" to 79-7/8" W x 19-7/16" to 20-1/8" D. The outside size of the unit is 80-13/16" W x 21-1/16" D x 8-5/8" H.
Does it need a drain?
Yes. It has a 1" NPSM brass drain to plumb per local codes.
Does it include a condensing unit?
No. The FTBX ships with the frost top, an attached solenoid valve, the control panel and a TXV valve. Choose the FTBR version if you want Hatco to supply the condenser.
How big a condensing unit do I need?
Hatco lists the evaporator load at 930 BTU/hr. Your refrigeration contractor sizes the condensing unit from that.
What warranty does it have?
Hatco covers it under its limited warranty.
Specs
| Manufacturer | Hatco |
|---|---|
| Model Number | FTBX-S3 |
| Series | FTBX, FTBX-S Remote Drop-In Frost Tops |
| Configuration | Slim, Less Condensing Unit |
| Shipping Weight | 182 lb. |
| Width | 80-13/16 Inches |
| Depth | 21-1/16 Inches |
| Height | 8-5/8 Inches |
| Countertop Cutout | 79-3/16" to 79-7/8" W x 19-7/16" to 20-1/8" D |
| Capacity | 3 Full-Size Sheet Pans |
| Pan Sizes | Full-Size 18" x 26"Half-Size 18" x 13" |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Hertz | 60 Hz |
| Phase | 1 |
| Condensing Unit | Not Included, Supplied by Others |
| Evaporator Load | 930 BTU/hr |
| Valves | Solenoid Valve AttachedTXV Shipped Loose |
| Control Type | Electronic Temperature Control with Auto-DefrostOn/Off SwitchRemote Panel on 9 ft. Probe Wires |
| Housing | Insulated Stainless Steel and Aluminized SteelCopper Evaporator Coil |
| Cold Wall | NSF 7 Component Approved |
| Drain | 1" NPSM Brass Drain |
| Accessories | Half-Size Sheet Pan ALUM PANFull-Size Sheet Pan 18" SHEET PAN |
| Certifications | cULus, NSF |
| Made In | USA |
| Warranty | Hatco Limited Warranty |
| Warranty Terms | 1 Year from Purchase or 18 Months from Shipment per Hatco Manual |
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