Hatco S-45 Imperial Electric Booster Water Heater, 45 kW, 16 Gal., 208/240/480V
Description
Raises incoming hot water to the 180°F final rinse a high-temp dishmachine needs, from a 16-gallon tank built for busy dish rooms.
The Hatco S-45 is a 45 kW Imperial electric booster water heater. It stores 16 gallons in a Castone-lined tank and recovers 452 gallons per hour at a 40°F temperature rise, or 258 gallons per hour at a 70°F rise. Service access is from the front, so it can be installed close to other equipment, and the thermostat can be lowered to a 140°F setting for low-temp dishmachines. Choose 208V 3-phase, 240V 1-phase, 240V 3-phase or 480V 3-phase power when you order.
Will it fit · Will it hook up
- Outside size
- 23.53" W x 22.75" D x 31.03" H on the standard 6" legs; add 5" to the width for the temperature/pressure relief valve
- Power
- 208V 3-phase 125 A, 175 A breaker; 240V 1-phase 188 A, 250 A breaker; 240V 3-phase 108 A, 150 A breaker; 480V 3-phase 54 A, 70 A breaker. Hard wired: the electrician supplies the breaker or fused disconnect
- Water
- 3/4" NPT inlet and outlet; incoming water over 3.0 grains per gallon hardness must be softened
- Location
- Indoors, 70°F room or warmer, as close to the dishmachine as possible; recirculate if the run is over 5 ft. (NSF)
- Clearance
- Front access to the controls; Hatco recommends at least 2" at the sides
Have the electrician confirm the voltage, phase and circuit before the heater arrives: Hatco electric boosters are hard wired with no cord or plug.
452 GPH recovery
At 45 kW the S-45 heats 452 gallons per hour through a 40°F rise and 258 gallons per hour through a 70°F rise, for a 180°F final rinse.
Castone-lined tank
The 16-gallon tank has a Castone lining and fiberglass insulation to cut heat loss. Hatco backs the tank with a 10-year limited warranty.
Low-water cut-off
A low-water cut-off keeps the elements off when the tank is low, and a high-temperature limit switch adds a second safety.
Front service access
Controls and service area open from the front, and a built-in heat trap helps hold heat in the tank.
Factory plumbed and wired
It arrives pre-plumbed and pre-wired with an immersion thermostat, temperature/pressure relief valve, pressure reducing valve and two temperature/pressure gauges.
Delivery and setup
- Inspect the carton for damage before you sign, and note any damage on the delivery receipt. Approximate shipping weight is 224 lb.
- Installation must be done by qualified installers to local electrical and plumbing codes. Installation by unqualified personnel voids the Hatco warranty.
- Fill the tank with water before you turn on power: the elements burn out if they run dry.
- Set the pressure reducing valve to 20 psi flow pressure, and do not fit a check valve or anti-siphon valve in the supply line to the booster.
- Pipe the temperature/pressure relief valve discharge to a safe place of disposal, per local code.
Questions buyers ask
Is it big enough for my dishmachine?
Size it by the gallons per hour your dishmachine rinse uses and your incoming water temperature. The S-45 recovers 452 GPH at a 40°F rise (140°F in, 180°F out) and 258 GPH at a 70°F rise (110°F in). If your machine uses more, step up in kW.
What electrical service does it need?
Pick the voltage and phase you have on site: 208V 3-phase draws 125 A on a 175 A breaker; 240V 1-phase draws 188 A on a 250 A breaker; 240V 3-phase draws 108 A on a 150 A breaker; 480V 3-phase draws 54 A on a 70 A breaker. It is hard wired by a licensed electrician.
Can it be converted to another voltage or phase later?
No. Only Hatco's 6, 7 and 9 kW models can be field converted, so order the voltage and phase you have. Hatco notes single phase is uncommon at 24 kW and larger, needs written confirmation before production, and is not returnable.
Does my water need treatment?
Yes, if it is hard. Water over 3.0 grains of hardness per gallon must be treated and softened before it reaches the booster. Failure from liming or sediment is not covered by the warranty.
Will it work with a low-temp dishmachine?
Yes. Hatco notes the Imperial thermostats can be lowered to a 140°F setting for low-temp dishmachines.
What warranty does it have?
Hatco covers the booster tank for 1 year parts and labor plus 9 more years parts only. Other parts carry Hatco's standard 18-month limited warranty. Register the unit with Hatco within 90 days of factory shipment to qualify for added coverage.
Specs
| Manufacturer | Hatco |
|---|---|
| Model Number | S-45 |
| Series | Imperial Electric Booster Water Heater |
| Shipping Weight | 224 lb. |
| Width | 23.53 Inches |
| Depth | 22.75 Inches |
| Height | 31.03 Inches |
| Dimension Notes | Height Includes 6 Inch LegsAdd 5 Inches to Width for Relief Valve |
| Power Rating | 45 kW |
| Voltage | 208, 240 or 480 Volts |
| Hertz | 60 Hz |
| Phase | 1 or 3 |
| Amp Draw and Breaker | 208V 3-Ph: 125 A, 175 A Breaker240V 1-Ph: 188 A, 250 A Breaker240V 3-Ph: 108 A, 150 A Breaker480V 3-Ph: 54 A, 70 A Breaker |
| Copper Wire Size | 208V 3-Ph: 2/0 AWG240V 1-Ph: 250 kcmil240V 3-Ph: 1/0 AWG480V 3-Ph: 4 AWG |
| Connection | Hard Wired, Breaker or Fused Disconnect by Electrical Contractor |
| Capacity | 16 Gallons |
| Recovery at 40°F Rise | 452 Gallons per Hour |
| Recovery at 70°F Rise | 258 Gallons per Hour |
| Output Temperature | 180°F Final Rinse |
| Low-Temp Setting | Thermostat Can Be Lowered to 140°F for Low-Temp Dishmachines |
| Water Connections | 3/4 Inch NPT Inlet and Outlet |
| Water Hardness | Soften Water Over 3.0 Grains per Gallon |
| Relief Valve Setting | 150 PSI, 210°F |
| Tank Working Pressure | 150 PSI |
| Tank | Castone Lined |
| Exterior | Stainless Steel Front PanelSilver-Gray Hammertone Powder-Coated BodyBlack Base |
| Insulation | Fiberglass |
| Control Type | Immersion ThermostatHigh-Temperature Limit SwitchLow-Water Cut-OffOn/Off SwitchPilot Indicator Light |
| Standard Equipment | Temperature/Pressure Relief ValvePressure Reducing ValveTwo Temperature/Pressure Gauges6 Inch Legs |
| Factory Options | Stainless Steel Body and BaseSecurity Package with Torx Screws and Control CoverAt Time of Purchase Only |
| Accessories | Floor Mounting Leg AssemblyBlended Phosphate Injection SystemShock AbsorberBack Pressure Relief ValveBrass Pressure Reducing Valve with Bypass6 to 7 Inch Stainless Steel Adjustable Legs |
| Certifications | cULus, NSF |
| Country of Origin | Made in USA |
| Warranty | Tank 1 Year Parts and Labor Plus 9 Years Parts OnlyOther Parts 18 Months |
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