ASTM F953

This specification covers manually fed, spray-type, stationary rack, automatically controlled, dump type, chemical sanitizing commercial dishwashing machines. Dishwashing machines shall be of the following types, styles, classes: type I - Straight-through model, 34 in. nominal table height. This machine is used in line with table on each side, type II - Corner model, 34 in. nominal table height. This machine is used in corner placement forming a 90° table on each side, and type III - Under counter, front load. This machine may be installed under counters; style A - single rack, and style B - double rack. No leakage shall occur when tested at pressures up to 125 % of the manufacturer's recommended supply line pressure. The dishwasher materials, construction, operation cycle, electrical equipment, lubrication, and coating shall meet the requirements prescribed.

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers manually fed, spray-type, stationary rack, automatically controlled, dump type, chemical sanitizing commercial dishwashing machines.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

2. Referenced Documents

NSF Standards
NSFListingFoodEquipment
ASTM Standards
A167 Specification for Stainless and Heat-Resisting Chromium-Nickel Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip
A276 Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes
A554 Specification for Welded Stainless Steel Mechanical Tubing
A582/A582M Specification for Free-Machining Stainless Steel Bars
B127 Specification for Nickel-Copper Alloy (UNS N04400) Plate, Sheet, and Strip
F1696 Test Method for Energy Performance of Single-Rack, Door-Type Commercial Dishwashing Machines
F760 Specification for Food Service Equipment Manuals
UL Standards
UL969 Marking and Labeling Systems
ASSE Standard
Std.No.1004 Performance Requirements for Backflow Prevention Requirements for Commercial Dishwashing Machines
OSHA Standard
Title29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Chapter XVII, Part 1910

Index Terms

chemical; commercial; dishwasher; dishwashing; door; dump type; fill and dump; low temp; pumped rinse; rack ; stationary rack; Dishwashing equipment (commercial)--specifications ; ICS Number Code 97.040.40 (Dishwashers)

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