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ConvoVent 4 / ConvoVent 4+ Read instructions before use Convotherm 4 hoods Operating and installation instructions - Original, ENG Your meal. Our mission.
Table of Contents Table of Contents General information EC Declaration of Conformity in compliance with Directive 2006/42/EC, Annex II A Environmental protection Identifying your condensation hood About this operating and installation manual ...
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1 General information General information Purpose of this chapter This chapter shows you how to identify your appliance and provides guidance on using this manual. Contents This chapter includes the following topics Page EC Declaration of Conformity in compliance with Directive 2006/42/EC, Annex II A Environmental protection Identifying your condensation hood About this operating and installation manual...
Authorized body for documentation The following body is authorized to compile the technical documentation in accordance with Annex II A Section 2 of Directive 2006/42/EC: Convotherm Elektrogeräte GmbH, Ovens & Advanced Cooking EMEA, Manitowoc Foodservice, Talstraße 35, 82436 Eglfing, Germany Eglfing, 11.08.2014...
1 General information Environmental protection Statement of principles Our customers' expectations, the legal regulations and standards and our company's own reputation set the quality and service for all our products. We have an environmental management policy that not only ensures compliance with all environmental regulations and laws, but also commits us to continuous improvement of our green credentials.
ConvoVent Talstraße 35 82436 Eglfing Trade name Element Meaning ConvoVent Type ConvoVent Hood for Convotherm 4 Condensation hood with steam separator Condensation hood with grease trap and fume filter Digits xx.yy / xx.yy Appliance size Electrical unit Part number Serial number...
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1 General information List of matching Convotherm combi steamers Use the table below to identify your hood and the matching combi steamer from the trade name on the type plate: Part number Condensation hood model For combi steamer model...
1 General information About this operating and installation manual Purpose This manual provides answers to the following questions: How can I use the hood? How do I install the hood? Who should read this manual This operating and installation manual is aimed at the following groups: ...
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1 General information Form of warning notices The warning notices are categorized according to the following hazard levels: Hazard level Consequences Likelihood Death / serious injury (irreversible) Immediate risk Death / serious injury (irreversible) Potential risk Minor injury (reversible) Potential risk NOTICE Damage to property...
1 General information Intended use of your hood Intended use The hood must only be used for the purposes specified below: The hood is exclusively designed for condensing steam and vapour from combi steamers. The hood is designed for combi steamers in the following model series: C4 ES 6.10, 10.10, 6.20, 10.20, 20.10, 12.20, 20.20 and C4 EB 6.10, 10.10, 6.20, 10.20, 20.10, 12.20, 20.20.
2 For your safety For your safety Purpose of this chapter This chapter provides you with all the information you need in order to use the appliance safely without putting yourself or others at risk. You should read this chapter carefully in particular. Contents This chapter contains the following topics: Page...
2 For your safety Basic safety code Object of this safety code This safety code aims to ensure that all persons using the appliance have a thorough knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions and that they follow the safety directions given in the operating in- structions and on the appliance.
2 For your safety Warnings on the condensation hood Where are the warning signs fitted? The figure below shows a size 6.10 condensation hood as an example of all condensation hoods: ConvoVent 4 ConvoVent 4+ Warnings on the rear panel The following warning signs must be attached to the condensation hood in the area indicated so as to be easily visible at all times.
2 For your safety Summary of hazards General rules for dealing with hazards and safety precautions The appliance is designed to protect the user from all hazards that can reasonably be avoided by design measures. The actual purpose of the appliance, however, means that there are still residual risks; you must therefore take precautions to avoid them.
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2 For your safety Hot steam / vapour The combi steamer generates hot steam and vapour that escape when the appliance door is opened. This poses: A risk of scalding from hot steam when the appliance door is opened. You are protected from hot steam by the appliance door itself.
2 For your safety Additional hazards and safety precautions Moving and setting up the appliance When moving and setting up the combi steamer, be aware of the following hazards and take the spe- cified preventive actions: Danger Where or in what situations does the Preventive action / Safety device hazard arise? Risk of electric shock from...
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2 For your safety Operation When operating the combi steamer, be aware of the following hazards and take the specified preventive actions: Danger Where or in what situations does the Preventive action / Safety device hazard arise? Risk of electric shock Installation not carried out properly Follow the instructions in the manual for caused by moisture...
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2 For your safety Cleaning When cleaning the combi steamer, be aware of the following hazards and take the specified preventive actions: Danger Where or in what situations does the Preventive action / Safety device hazard arise? Risk of electric shock Outside the hood Do not clean with water jet ...
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2 For your safety Installation, preparing for first-time use, taking out of operation and servicing When installing or servicing the combi steamer, preparing it for first-time use or taking it out of operation, be aware of the following hazards and take the specified preventive actions: Danger Where or in what situations does the Preventive action / Safety device...
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2 For your safety Danger Where or in what situations does the Preventive action / Safety device hazard arise? Risk of electric shock from Under the cover of the hood Work on the electrical system must only live parts be performed by authorized customer Behind the left side panel of the combi...
2 For your safety Safety devices Meaning The hood has a number of safety devices to protect the user from hazards. It is absolutely essential that all safety devices are fitted and in working order when operating the hood. Position The following diagram shows the location of the safety devices: ConvoVent 4...
2 For your safety Requirements to be met by personnel, working positions Requirements to be met by personnel People using the hood must meet the following requirements: Personnel Qualifications Tasks Has relevant professional training Chef Turning the hood on / off ...
2 For your safety Personal protective equipment Operation and cleaning Activity Materials used Personal protective equipment Operating the combi None Work wear as specified in the corresponding count- steamer with the hood ry-specific regulations regarding kitchen work, in parti- cular: Protective clothing ...
3 Operation Operation Purpose of this chapter This chapter shows you how to operate your appliance. Contents This chapter includes the following topic: Page Basic operating sequence ConvoVent 4 / ConvoVent 4+ ...
3 Operation Basic operating sequence Hot steam / vapour Risk of scalding from hot steam and vapour Escaping hot steam and vapour can cause scalding to face, hands, feet and legs. Open the appliance door as specified in the instructions. Never put your head inside the cooking ...
4 Cleaning and Servicing Cleaning and Servicing Purpose of this chapter This chapter presents the cleaning and servicing schedule and gives cleaning and servicing instructions for your appliance. Contents This chapter includes the following topic: Page Cleaning and servicing schedule ...
4 Cleaning and Servicing Cleaning and servicing schedule Clogged filters and mist collectors Risk of a fire hazard due to inadequate cleaning Grease can ignite if there are flying sparks and the hood as not been adequately cleaned. Clean the baffle filters and mist collectors according to the cleaning instructions. ...
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4 Cleaning and Servicing Cleaning procedure Step Action Switch off the combi steamer and let the combi steamer and hood cool down. Caution: Risk of burns from contact with the hot baffle filters if the combi steamer was running before cleaning. Power off the hood.
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4 Cleaning and Servicing Hot surfaces Risk of burns from high temperatures on the inside of the hood Touching the exhaust air distributor in the hood can cause hand burns. Remove the baffle filters and the mist collectors only once the system has cooled down. ...
5 How to do it correctly How to do it correctly Purpose of this chapter This chapter describes how to perform some of the main repetitive handling tasks that will be necessary when operating your appliance. Contents This chapter contains the following topics: Page Removing and fitting the baffle filters, mist collectors and secondary filter ...
5 How to do it correctly Removing and fitting the baffle filters, mist collectors and secondary filter Hot steam / vapour Risk of scalding from hot steam and vapour Hot steam and vapour escaping from the combi steamer or from the exhaust air distributor in the hood can cause face, hand, foot, and leg burns.
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5 How to do it correctly How to install and remove the mist collectors Switch off the combi steamer. Tilt the mist collectors slightly forward. Caution: Risk of hands being pinched Lift out the mist collectors. Follow the exact opposite sequence in order to install the mist collectors.
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5 How to do it correctly How to remove and fit the fine particle filter (on a ConvoVent 4+). Switch off the combi steamer. Open the access flap on the fine particle filter using the black recessed grip. Push down the support for the fine particle filter and take out the fine particle filter from the front.
6 Moving and setting up the appliance Moving and setting up the appliance Purpose of this chapter This chapter specifies all the requirements for the installation site of the appliance, and explains the correct on-site procedure for conveying and unpacking the appliance and setting it up. Contents This chapter contains the following topics: Page...
6 Moving and setting up the appliance Requirements for the installation location Minimum clearances The following table shows the required minimum clearances from the wall and other appliances: Position Minimum clearance Minimum top clearance 500 mm Minimum side clearance (left-hand 100 mm side) Minimum clearance to rear /...
6 Moving and setting up the appliance Taking to the installation location Overstressing your body Risk of injury from lifting incorrectly If a single person tries to lift the appliance by himself/herself, the weight of the appliance may lead to injuries, especially in the area of the torso.
6 Moving and setting up the appliance Fitting the hood Component Part number Condensation hood model For combi steamer model 3455870 ConvoVent 4 ES/EB C4 6.10/10.10 3455871 ConvoVent 4 ES/EB C4 6.20/10.20 3455872 ConvoVent 4 ES/EB C4 20.10 3455873 ConvoVent 4 ES/EB C4 12.20/20.20 3455874...
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6 Moving and setting up the appliance Item Name Quantity Steam separator ConvoVent 4 case Mist collector Baffle filter Ventilation port on 10.10/10.20/20.10/20.20 Ventilation port on 6.10 or 12.20 Fixing bracket with two screws M5x12 DIN 7985 Right-angled pipe, ConvoVent 4/4+ for STK 1 (STK 6.10/10.10) 2 (STK 6.20/10.20) Mains supply cable, 3-core, with cable gland...
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6 Moving and setting up the appliance Item Name Quantity Fine particle filter ConvoVent 4+ case Mist collector Baffle filter Ventilation port on 10.10/10.20/20.10/20.20 Ventilation port on 6.10 or 12.20 Fixing bracket with two screws M5x12 DIN 7985 Right-angled pipe, ConvoVent 4/4+ for STK 1 (STK 6.10/10.10) 2 (STK 6.20/10.20) Mains supply cable, 3-core, with cable gland...
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6 Moving and setting up the appliance Fitting the hood (ConvoVent 4 and ConvoVent 4+) For 6.10 and 6.20: Undo the left-hand rear screw on the top cover of the appliance. Pull the ground cable off the spade terminal on the ventilation port.
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6 Moving and setting up the appliance Pull up the ventilation port as far as it will go (1). Then rotate the ventilation valve located under the ventilation port (2) until the ventilation-port pipe port can be pulled down and removed (3).
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6 Moving and setting up the appliance Connect the ground cable to the spade terminal on the ventila- tion port. For 6.10 and 6.20: Re-tighten the left-hand rear screw on the top cover of the appliance. Undo the two screws on the top cover of the appliance using a Phillips screwdriver, then use the two screws to fit the fixing bracket supplied.
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6 Moving and setting up the appliance Use four people or suitable equipment to place the hood provi- sionally in position. Installation tip: Place lengths of wood underneath. 13.a Guide the hood carefully onto the air vent. Caution: Risk of pinching your fingers. 13.b Guide the hood carefully into the tabs on the fixing bracket.
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6 Moving and setting up the appliance Insert the M20 cable gland through the cutout. Tighten the nut on the cable gland on the opposite side. Feed the free end of the control cable for the hood through the cable gland then pull the cable through until it reaches the wiring compartment in the hood.
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6 Moving and setting up the appliance Fit the left side panel. Fit the three parts of the baffle filter: The parts are fitted from inside with the arrows pointing upwards. 23.a Fit the filters from left to right. 23.b Feed the filter in from the right and then slide it to the left.
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6 Moving and setting up the appliance Installation on a stacking kit The following additional steps are necessary when installing on stacking kits: Open the left side panel on the bottom appliance. Perform steps 7 to 12 as described above likewise on the bottom appliance.
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6 Moving and setting up the appliance Installing the front condenser for ConvoVent 4 (optional) The following additional steps are necessary when installing the front condenser: Undo the 4 screws on the cover and the pairs of screws on the left and right in the extraction hole and then remove the cover.
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6 Moving and setting up the appliance Break out the perforations provided in the cover. Use a file to deburr the break-out points. Place the cover back on the hood and use the screws you removed earlier to fasten the cover in place. ...
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6 Moving and setting up the appliance Components of the lighting unit for ConvoVent 4 and ConvoVent 4+ Item Name Power cable Halogen lamp Mounting plate Alignment plate Fixing screws for alignment plate Fixing bolts for mounting plate Installing the lighting unit for ConvoVent 4 and ConvoVent 4+ (optional) The following additional steps are necessary for installing the lighting unit: Undo the 2 fixing screws for the alignment plate.
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6 Moving and setting up the appliance Take the lighting-unit supply cable through the two feedthroughs on the left below the condensation hood. Plug the lighting-unit supply cable into the connector on the condensation hood. Insert the lighting unit in the condensation hood first on the left then on the right.
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6 Moving and setting up the appliance Check that the alignment plate is resting against the outer wall of the condensation hood; readjust the plate if necessary. Tighten the 2 fixing screws on the alignment plate. Refit the 3 baffle filters and prepare the condensation hood for operation.
7 Connecting up the appliance Connecting up the appliance Purpose of this chapter This chapter explains how to connect your appliance. This chapter is intended exclusively for the fitter and the authorized customer service entity. Contents This chapter contains the following topics: Page Electrical installation ...
7 Connecting up the appliance Electrical installation Meaning It is crucial to safe and reliable operation of the appliance that the electrical system is installed carefully and correctly. All the rules and regulations listed here, and the described procedure, must be strictly followed.
8 Preparing for first-time use, taking out of operation and disposal Preparing for first-time use, taking out of operation and disposal Purpose of this chapter This chapter explains how to prepare your appliance for use, how to place it out of operation and how to dispose of it properly.
8 Preparing for first-time use, taking out of operation and disposal Safe working Meaning Work performed on appliances while preparing them for first-time use and taking them out of operation is performed in special operating circumstances (e.g. with safety covers removed) or include activities that require personnel to have relevant qualifications and appliance-specific knowledge that exceed the requirements for operating personnel.
8 Preparing for first-time use, taking out of operation and disposal Overstressing your body Risk of injury from lifting incorrectly If a single person tries to lift the appliance by himself/herself, the weight of the appliance may lead to injuries, especially in the area of the torso.
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8 Preparing for first-time use, taking out of operation and disposal Preparing the appliance for use Danger: Do not, under any circumstance, put into operation damaged appliances or appliances without a cover. Switch on the combi steamer and start a cooking pro- gram.
8 Preparing for first-time use, taking out of operation and disposal Taking the appliance out of operation and disposal Requirements Before taking the appliance out of service, check the following points: The appliance is de-energized. Requirements to be met by personnel The job of placing the appliance out of operation must only be entrusted to service engineers from an authorized customer service office.
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