ACRS ECO2 series

Rack conveyor
dishwashers
Five good reasons
to choose
the ACRS ECO2
1 Hygiene
Tanks with rounded edges to prevent soil accumulation, self-draining pumps and automatic
self cleaning cycle to provide thorough cleaning of the washing chamber.

2 Reliability
The user-friendly electronic card provides information on the operating status. Diagrams
and spare parts available 24/7 on the internet.

3 Performance
The APRS (automatic proportional rinse system) controls the operating speed and modula-
tes consumption according to the workload.

4 Economy
160 liters/h rinse water consumption at the DIN 10510 speed thanks to the ECO2RINSE sec-
tion.

5 Quality
Machines built in a plant operating with an ISO 9001:2008 certified quality.
ACRS ECO2 series
rack conveyor dishwashers

ACRS205 ECO2 T1

THE RANGE

The ACRS ECO2 series is the ideal solution when a large number of dishes need to be
quickly washed at reduced running costs. High level automatic units with capacity ranging
from 115 up to 300 racks/h. ACRS ECO2 offers all Comenda safety features: durable and
resistant materials and components, safety devices for all the electrical and mechanical
equipment; severe quality checks for each machine in all its components. Just push the
racks into the tunnel: the machine does the rest. Dishes exit the other side clean and dry,
ready to be used. “High” speed to accelerate washing time and save energy whenever
possible; “low” speed to deep clean tougher soil (according to DIN 10510 standards).
Not only top to bottom but even from the sides: water directly hits dishes to ensure perfect
cleaning in the shortest amount of time and to remove tougher soil even in less accessible
areas. The corner washing tunnels let ACRS ECO2 models be installed in even “difficult”
areas. The same machine body can be installed in a straight, angle or “U” configuration.
ACRS ECO2’s high flexibility permits customised washing systems to fit in any available
space. The robust support frame (3 mm thick) and body are made entirely of AISI 304
stainless steel. All construction materials have been carefully selected to stand up to the
most aggressive detergents and high temperatures.

All structural and system components including pumps and washing columns in the
ACRS ECO2 are installed outside the wash chamber, leaving only smooth surfaces inside
preventing residue build-up. The wide filtering surfaces and deep-drawn tanks with rounded
corners make inspection easy and keep wash tanks cleaned. Self-draining wash pumps are
also programmable to be self-cleaning. Clean water is used to wash thoroughly the machine
and remove all residue. Flux Control® makes sure that the quantity of rinse water provides
excellent results and maximum hygiene. It also signals low water levels or waste during the
rinse cycle.
The Sanitizing System® can also be included. In each wash and rinse area, powerful jets
of water with the addition of specific detergents are aimed at the internal surfaces by
adjustable nozzles to guarantee maximum hygiene at the end of each working day.
Applications
• Restaurants
• Hotels
• Canteens & Cafeterias
• Hospitals
ADVANTAGES
• Frame, tanks and panels in AISI 304
stainless steel
• Steam channelling the entire length
of the machine
• Conterbalanced doors with integrated springs
• Prewash and wash arms in stainless steel
with negative moulded nozzles
• Deep drawn tanks with rounded corners
and vertical self draining pumps
• Electonic control panel with self
diagnosys system
• 24V control circuit
• Stainless steel tank filters
• Side wash wrms in each washing zone
• Triple rinse with PRS system
• Fully double wall execution
• Electrical connection for rinse aid
and detergent pumps
• Economizer that activates rinsing only
in the presence of a rack
• All components mounted on the front
for easy maintenance
< FEATURES and details
savings
As part of the ECO2 project, Comenda has implemented a
series of state-of-the-art technologies, achieving excellent re-
sults in terms of water, energy and detergent saving.
PRS - Proportional Rinse System
It’s a new and patented Comenda system. PRS allows to save
up to 30% of water, energy, detergent and rinse aid.
PRS regulates correct rinse water quantity according to con-
veyor speed.
ECO2 RINSE
The main washing module has a drip area. When the rack
passes through this area, most of the soapy water is elimina-
ted, allowing a high quality rinse with a reduced amount of
water.
Heat recovery unit
This system lets the machine run with cold water, pre-heating
it to 45-50 ºC. It exploits the heat and steam that would other-
wise be dispersed in the air with significant energy savings
(from 9 to 17 kW/hour according to the model). It is available
with an exhaust conduit that runs along the entire machine
length.
Heat pump
Exploits the heat produced during a refrigeration cycle to heat
rinse water and in some models also the wash tank.
This device allows the machine to run with cold water af-
fording significant energy savings (from 15 to 25 kW/hour
according to the model). Emitted heat and steam are simul-
taneously cooled to further improve work room conditions.
Autotimer
It reduces consumption by stopping the pumps when the sy-
stem is idle automatically restarting when racks are loaded.
Midwash plus
Unlike what happens in normal industrial dishwashers, with
the MWP only 50% of the clean rinse water is sent to the
wash tank – the rest is used for prewash. This achieves two
goals: the water in the prewash area is renewed much more
quickly, and there is lower detergent dilution in the next wash
tanks. Instead of being conveyed to the wash area in a casca-
de manner, the rinse water is partialised before being sent to
the prewash area with immediate advantages like: dramatic
reduction in the amount of detergent used, perfect cleaning
and hygiene, reduced environmental impact and money sa-
ving as the result of reduced consumption.
FEATURES
and details

WASHING SYSTEM

Inspectable washing manifolds

with negative-moulded non-drip
nozzles.

INSULATION

Extra-thick doors for excellent

insulation. Low heat dissipation
and noise level.

TANK FILTERS

Stainless steel filters covering

the whole tank. The drain lever
is located over the filters, which
prevents the operator coming into
contact with the soapy water.
CONTROL PANEL

ACRS ECO2 electronic controls are

simple, intuitive and easy to use,
even for untrained staff.

EXTRACTION DUCT

An extraction duct with a grease

filter extends the entire length of
the machine and is used to remove
the steam.

DOORS

Inspection doors feature built-in springs,

giving a smooth hygienic surface.

SAFETY HOOKS

These are built into the guides for

enhanced operator safety and easy
handling.
Advanced
TECHNOLOGIES ELECTRONICS 3
The re-designed and easy to use ACRS ECO2 control panel ensures simple and
immediate machine use. It provides the user with precise and timely information on
machine functions. The four-row scroll down LCD display shows: machine status,
information messages, machine data, malfunctions. A large amount of significant
machine data can be set and controlled to guarantee perfect cleaning and total
hygiene. In particular, pre-wash, wash, rinse and drying temperatures are constan-
tly monitored and any malfunction immediately detected. This monitoring system
also includes the correct amount of clean water in the rinse area to ensure quality
and hygiene. The confidence of having a system in perfect operating conditions is
no less important; the system reminds the user to perform routine maintenance
by displaying the hours remaining until the next operation. These are only some of
the numerous benefits the electronic control system offers by communicating with
the user in the language of the country where the machine is installed. The last-
generation digital panel is also able to send HACCP procedure data
to a printer or PC via the HPS (Hygiene Plus System) programme.

Consumption reduced Energy saving and Rinse aid reduced

by 33% healthier environments by 70%

PRS & APRS Heat pumps RAH – Rinse Aid Homogeniser

Despite operating at different
speeds, conventional rack con-
veyor dishwashers always use
the same amount of rinsing wa-
ter, which leads to huge wasta-
ge. The patented system PRS
and its evolution APRS are a
true revolution as they adapt the
amount of water to the workload
and to the selected speed, sa-
ving as much as 33% in terms of
water, electricity and chemicals.
A: Rinse at 1st speed (160l/h)
A+B: Rinse at 2nd speed (240l/h)
The WP4, WP6 and WP8 heat pum-
ps, which are designed for rack con-
veyor dishwashers, save up to 40%
of the energy normally required to
heat the water.
The system’s ability to absorb the
heat generated by the machine con-
siderably reduces thermal radiation
because the cooled and dehumidi-
fied extracted air is pumped back
into the room, creating the best
possible environmental conditions
in the washing area.
Three models available with diffe-
rent power ratings: the single-action
WP4 preheats the rinse water, the
double-action WP6 preheats the
rinse water and one washing tank,
the triple-action WP8 preheats the
rinse water and two washing tanks.
(patented)
Rinse aid has a higher density
than water, so the two substances
cannot mix uniformly, which re-
quires more surfactant to achieve
good drying results. The RAH is
designed to help combine these
two liquids of differing densities.
It is the ideal solution to this pro-
blem as it considerably reduces
the amount of rinse aid required,
leading to cost saving and reduced
environmental impact.

Prewash Wash Ecorinse Final rinse Dryer

Emissions Energy

Emissions Energy
STD standard 100% 100%
PRS and APRS system RAH system
+ WP 2% 60%
Technical info

ACRS ECO2 SERIES ACRS145 ECO2 ACRS205 ECO2 ACRS225 ECO2 ACRS260 ECO2 ACRS305 ECO2

Racks/h capacity with 2 minutes contact

115 150 170 205 225
time in compliance with DIN 10510

Maximun racks/h capacity 150 200 225 275 300

Machine lenght (excl. dryer

1900 2500 2800 3400 3700
and exit splash hood)
Water consumption l/h
160/240 160/240 160/240 160/240 160/240
(first/second speed)

Total power (with 55°C warm water

33,4 34,5 36 47,25 48,75
connection) kW

Energy consumption kWh 23,38 24,15 25,20 33,08 34,13

Total power (with 15°C cold water

33,51 34,61 36,11 47,36 48,86
connection and HRU)

Energy consumption kWh 23,46 24,23 25,28 33,15 34,20

Total power (with 15°C cold water

33,6 34,7 36,2 47,45 48,95
connection and WP4)

Energy consumption kWh 23,52 24,29 25,34 33,22 34,27

Total power (with 15°C cold water

- 21,73 23,23 34,48 35,98
connection and WP6)

Energy consumption kWh - 15,21 16,26 24,14 21,19

Total power (with 15°C cold water

- - - 33,25 34,75
connection and WP8)

Energy consumption kWh - - - 23,27 24,32

Installed power increase for machines

5 5 5 5 5
with dryer tunnel ARC for dishes

Installed power increase for machines

7 7 7 7
with dryer tunnel ARC for trays 7

PRS standard standard standard standard standard

ECO2RINSE standard standard standard standard standard

Autotimer optional optional optional optional optional

APRS optional optional optional optional optional

MWP optional optional optional optional optional

RAH optional optional optional optional optional

Sanitising system optional optional optional optional optional

Technical variations may apply

ECO2: THE FORMULA FOR ENERGY SAVING

Comenda’s philosophy is represented by a green petal defining the company commitment

to research and application of high-tech formulas which combine high performance with
energy savings. ECO2 is the key to the entire production: eco-friendly solutions granting
excellent results and a healthier working environment. This “green” philosophy also inspi-
res the ACRS ECO2: a vast range of washing systems that can adapt to a great variety of
different needs, always guaranteeing top performance with very low operating costs and
reduced water and detergent consumption. ECO2 accessories like the WP heat pump can
be fitted to the ACRS ECO2 machines achieving a higher energy efficiency and improved
working conditions.

AFTER SALES SERVICE IN JUST A CLICK

Being a specialist in warewashing, Comenda provides outstanding innovative solutions and

a complete and reliable after sales service. To provide its customers with the best possible
real time support, Comenda offers - along with its wide network of high qualified techni-
cians nationwide and worldwide - an easy to use online tool at www.comenda.eu for online
assistance and ordering spare parts. More than 700 users already registered. Authorised
distributors access the website with their own password and consult the entire e-docu-
mentation and download instruction manuals as well as wiring, hydraulic and installation
diagrams. Exploded views can be accessed in a few clicks and orders can be automatically
sent directly to the spare parts office.

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