Hatco Hydro-Heater FR2-4B Food Rethermalizer / Bain-Marie Heater
4 kW Balanced 3-Phase • Stainless Front & Powder-Coated Body • Made in USAGet precise, dependable hot-water performance for your drop-in wells, steam tables and rethermalizing stations. Hatco’s patented Hydro-Heater FR2-4B uses free-flow technology to rapidly heat water and hold foods at safe-serving temperatures between 140 °F and 190 °F (60 – 88 °C) all day long.
Top Reasons Operators Choose the Hydro-Heater
- 4 kW balanced 3-phase power—ideal for wells up to 6 ft (1.8 m) long.
- Electronic temperature controller with bright digital display for quick, accurate set-point adjustment.
- Tubular stainless chamber with an external spiral heating element—no element contact with water for easier cleaning and longer life.
- Built-in low-water cut-off plus convenient drain outlet and clean-out caps for worry-free operation.
- Durable stainless front panel and antimicrobial powder-coated body resist corrosion and bacterial growth.
- 24/7 parts & service support (US & Canada) backed by Hatco’s legendary reliability.
Perfect For
- Restaurants & cafeterias
- Supermarket hot bars & deli cases
- C-stores & concession stands
- Catering and banquet service lines
Specifications
| Model | FR2-4B Hydro-Heater |
|---|---|
| Power Output | 4 kW (balanced) |
| Voltage / Phase | 208 V or 240 V, 3-phase, 50/60 Hz |
| Current Draw | 11.2 A @ 208 V • 9.6 A @ 240 V |
| Temperature Range | 140 – 190 °F (60 – 88 °C) |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 7.75″ × 17.06″ × 12.36″ (197 × 433 × 314 mm) |
| Shipping Weight | 34 lb (15 kg) |
| Plumbing | ¾″ hose drain connection; ½″ & ¾″ conduit knock-outs |
| Construction | Stainless steel front; black hammertone powder-coated body |
| Certifications | cULus Listed • UL EPH Classified (ANSI/NSF 4 construction) |
| Warranty | 24/7 parts & service assistance (US & Canada) |
Factory-Installed Options
- All-stainless body & base
- Auto-fill solenoid
- Remote-mounted control panel
- Security package (Torx® screws & control cover)
Accessories
- Flush Kit (flush hose, cleaning brush, stopper & adapter)
Installation Note: Unit must be mounted beneath a perforated water baffle and sized to the vessel’s top surface
(≥ 750 W/ft² for bain-marie holding or ≥ 2,000 W/ft² for rethermalizing). Follow the Hatco installation manual for fabrication details.
Incoming water harder than 3.0 GPG (0.75 G / L) must be softened. Damage caused by lime or sediment build-up is not covered under warranty.
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Hatco FR2-4B Hydro-Heater steam table: 4 kW electric rethermalizer, stainless front, electronic temp monitor, low-water cut-off, cULus, Made in USA.
Manufacturer
Hatco
Brand name
Hydro-Heater
Certifications
cULus, UL EPH Classified, Made in USA
Height
12.38in
Width
7.75in
Depth
17.13in
Shipping Weight
34.0lbs
Specifications
Hydro-Heater Food Rethermalizer/Bain Marie Heater, electric, stainless steel front, powder coated body, low water cut-off, electronic temperature monitor, 4 kW (balanced), cULus, UL EPH Classified, Made in USA
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