The Glastender GT-18 Glasswasher is a door-loading rotary glasswasher that can process up to 720 glasses with a diameter of 2-½ inches per hour. The company, Glastender, got its name from the first rotary glasswasher they sold in 1969, which was invented by Jon D. Hall. This particular model has been in production for over 25 years and is tried and tested. The unit comes with two 16-inch diameter racks made from polypropylene, which streamlines the loading and unloading process for greater throughput. While one rack is being washed in the unit for 2 minutes, the other rack can be emptied of clean glasses and loaded with dirty glasses. Additional glass racks and specialized racks for dishes and stemware are also available. The washing process is controlled by a simple control panel with a digital temperature gauge. An intelligent microprocessor ensures that the water entering the unit is at least 120°F, and peristaltic pumps automatically dispense detergent, sanitizer, and rinse aid during the cleaning cycle. Each cycle uses around 2-½ gallons of water, and the hot water is sprayed into the glassware with a ½ HP recirculating pump that delivers water through 15 spray nozzles. The Glastender GT-18 glasswasher does not have a dedicated water heater, which reduces its overall size and makes it more energy efficient. The main parts of the Glastender GT-18 Glasswasher are made from durable and easy to maintain stainless steel. The cabinet is 20 gauge, while the floor and tanks are 18 gauge. The legs and leg mounting brackets are 16 gauge, and the drive wheel is 11 gauge. The unit stands 38-½ inches tall and is 18 inches wide by 18-¾ inches front to back. It stands on 7-inch tubular legs with adjustable bullet feet to keep it level. Cleaning this unit is easy with its removable top, drive wheel, glass rack, and side panels. The plumbing for this unit uses a ½-inch water supply adapted to a ¾-inch FMPT fitting. The water pressure must be between 25 PSI and 100 PSI, and the water temperature should be between 120°F and 150°F. An open type floor drain is recommended for maximum drainage from its 1-½-inch tailpiece. Bottles for the detergent, rinse aid, and sanitizer are stored externally, and 6-foot
