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WVAE-55FS IMPORTANT: WELLS MANUFACTURING PROPRIETARY INFORMATION. DISSEMINATION OF THIS INFORMATION TO ANYONE OTHER THAN WELLS AUTHORIZED SERVICE AGENTS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. TECHNICAL CONTENT OF THIS MANUAL IS DESIGNED FOR USE BY QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIANS ONLY. PRINTED IN UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 502944 Rev.
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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION WARNING: RISK OF INJURY Installation procedures must BURN HAZARD be performed by a qualified POSSIBLE HOT OIL SPILL technician with full AVOID CONTACT WITH HOT OIL knowledge of all applicable USE CARE WHEN HANDLING OIL TO electrical and plumbing AVOID SPILLS codes.
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WVAE-30F, WVPE-30F, WVAE-55F, WVAE-55FS SPECIFICATIONS This hood system is common to several Wells Manufacturing products. For installation, operation and maintenance instructions, electrical specifications and general dimensions, refer to the General Layout Data, Installation Instructions and Operation Manual for the specific model.
FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS VENTILATOR WARNINGLIGHT PANEL FRONT VIEW BACK VIEW SIDE VIEW f.17 a.18 a.19 f.20 f.21 f.22 f.23 v.25 f.24 a.10 a.15 a.15 a.11 v.12 a.13 a.14 FRYER WVAE-30, WVAE-55 or WVPE-30 f.26 f.16 Note: Items beginning with “a..” are part of the Ansul® fire suppression system Items beginning “f.
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FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS (continued) REPLACE FILTERS Will turn ON if either or both the HEPA AIR FILTER and/or CHARCOAL LIGHT (amber) FILTER are due for replacement. The fryer will continue to operate, but the air filter(s) must be changed in a timely manner or it (they) will clog, the SERVICE REQUIRED LIGHT will turn ON and the fryer will shutdown until the filter(s) have been replaced.
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OPERATION CHECK SERVICE VENTILATOR REPLACE FILTERS REQUIRED POWER ON FILTERS NOTE: Never press the POWER SWITCH to FRYER unless the HEATING ELEMENTS are covered with either shortening (or, in the case of cleaning, water - NEVER MIX OIL AND WATER ). Check the COLD OIL LINE for the proper shortening level.
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OPERATION (continued) IMPORTANT: When the REPLACE FILTERS (amber light) comes on, the fryer will soon shut down. The actual time between the light coming on and the fryer shutting down depends upon the type and quantity of product being cooked. The operator must prepare to change the filter(s) by making sure that fresh replacement filters are on hand at the fryer location.
TROUBLESHOOTING SUGGESTIONS SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED REMEDY POWER SWITCH not in FRYER Press POWER SWITCH to FRYER position Fryer POWER SWITCH defective Replace power switch BLOWER/FRYER NOT OPERATING VENTILATOR POWER (green light) not lit 10-20 -second timer defective Replace timer Remote interlock circuit open Locate and rectify open circuit condition Blower wiring defective...
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SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS FIRE DAMPER COMPONENTS ITEM DESCRIPTION SERVICE PART DAMPER SUPPORT FIRE DAMPER ASSEMBLY, (fusible link rated at 285ºF/141ºC) 501187 FIRE DAMPER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1. The FIRE DAMPER is accessible by removing the UPPER REAR cover. The FIRE DAMPER sets in the DAMPER SUPPORT and may be removed by lifting straight out.
SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) FILTER INTERLOCK COMPONENTS ITEM DESCRIPTION SERVICE PART NO. MAGNET ARM INTERLOCK BLOCK SHORT LINK COVER, INTERLOCK ASSEMBLY LONG LINK PROXIMITY SWITCH 501409 BUSHING 501448 PAWL MAGNET 63948 “E” CLIP, .122ID SS 50136 NUT 8-32 (pk100) 50153 SET SCREW 8-32 x 3/4 ALLEN SOCKET SCREW 8-32 x FLAT HEAD (pk 50) 65193 SCREW 8-32 x 5/16...
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SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) FILTER INTERLOCK ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS There are two FILTER INTERLOCK assemblies. The GREASE BAFFLE interlock is on the left. This assembly uses the LONG LINK so that the PAWL fits into the front filter rail. The HEPA FILTER interlock is on the right. This assembly uses the SHORT LINK so that the PAWL fits into the rear filter rail.
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SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) BLOWER AND STATUS SENSOR COMPONENTS ITEM DESCRIPTION SERVICE PART NO. BLOWER ASSEMBLY 501731 VACUUM SWITCH, SHUTDOWN (& RED LIGHT) 501379 VACUUM SWITCH, REPLACE FILTER 501380 TUBING, HOSE (LOW PRESS TO SWITCHES) 501516 “TEE” CONNECTOR ELBOW QUICK SEAL FITTING, 1/4” x 1/4” 3/8 MPT CLOSE NIPPLE HOSE BARB (TUBING TO HOSE) “TEE”...
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SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) STATUS SENSOR CHECKOUT PROCEDURES 1. The Ansul® system must be ”cocked” before system operation and checkout is possible. Make sure the heating elements are covered with oil before beginning checkout. 2. Remove GREASE BAFFLE, HEPA FILTER and CHARCOAL FILTER.
SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) ANSUL® FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM - DETECTION SYSTEM (EMT) PIPING FOR GENERAL REFERENCE ONLY All servicing of Ansul® system must be performed by an authorized Ansul® Service representative only. ITEM DESCRIPTION ANSUL® P/N SERIES DETECTOR 56837 FUSIBLE LINK 280ºF plenum 415743-TYP K FUSIBLE LINK 450ºF frypot (ref.
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SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) ANSUL® FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM - FIRE SUPPRESSION MEDIA PIPING FOR GENERAL REFERENCE ONLY All servicing of Ansul® system must be performed by an authorized Ansul® Service representative only. ITEM DESCRIPTION ANSUL® P/N BRACKET & RELEASE ASSY 79493 NITROGEN CARTRIDGE LT-20-R 7032 MICROSWITCH...
EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST EXPLODED VIEW - HOOD SYSTEM WVAE-30F WVAE-55F/FS WVPE-30F PARTS ORDERING INFORMATION: Wells Manufacturing, Inc. 2 Erik Circle / P.O.Box 280 Verdi NV 89439 USA Phone: 888-492-2872 Fax: 888-492-2873 P/N 303097 REV.(-) http://www.wellsbloomfield.com...
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EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST (continued) ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION CHANNEL, FILTER SUPPORT 67274 FUSIBLE LINK , 450ºF (frypot) SUPPORT, FILTER FRONT MOUNTING BRACKET ASSY, R-102 SUPPORT, FILTER REAR 67393 TANK, FIRE SUPPRESSION AGENT 1.5 GAL. SUPPORT, HOOD REAR FITTING, COMPRESSION BRASS TEE DAMPER SUPPORT, WELDED ASSY FITTING, COMPRESSION BRASS ELBOW SUPPORT, COVER REAR...
WIRING DIAGRAMS WIRING DIAGRAM FOR WVAE-30F, VAE-30F 208V OR 240V, 9KW w/BUZZER SINGLE OR 3 PHASE - WIRED 3 PHASE AS SHOWN CHECK VENTILATOR REPLACE SERVICE FILTER POWER FILTER REQUIRED HEPA FILTER 1/4 INS 1/4 INS FEMALE MALE INTLK BLOWER...
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WIRING DIAGRAMS (continued) WIRING DIAGRAM FOR VPE-30F & WVPE-30F 208V OR 240V, 9KW SINGLE OR 3 PHASE - WIRED 3 PHASE AS SHOWN CHECK VENTILATOR REPLACE SERVICE FILTER POWER FILTER REQUIRED 1/4 INS 1/4 INS MALE FEMALE 1/4 INS 1/4 INS MALE FEMALE 1/4 INS...
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WIRING DIAGRAMS (continued) WIRING DIAGRAM FOR VAE-55F/WVAE-55F 3Ø, 208 OR 240V, 17KW HEATING ELEMENT (2) SERVICE REPLACE CHECK VENTILATOR REQUIRED FILTER FILTER POWER 48 49 1/4 INS 1/4 INS MALE FEMALE 1/4 INS 1/4 INS BLOWER 1/4 INS 1/4 INS MALE FEMALE BAFFLE FILTER...
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WIRING DIAGRAMS (continued) WIRING DIAGRAM FOR VAE-55FS/WVAE-55FS 3Ø, 208 OR 240V, 17KW HEATING ELEMENT REPLACE CHECK FILTER VENTILATOR SERVICE REQUIRED LIGHT FILTER LIGHT LIGHT (AMBER) POWER LIGHT (RED) (AMBER) (GREEN) 1/4 INS 1/4 INS FEMALE(2) MALE(2) BLOWER 1/4 INS 1/4 INS HEPA FILTER BAFFLE FILTER MALE...
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IMPORTANT: WELLS MANUFACTURING PROPRIETARY INFORMATION. DISSEMINATION OF THIS INFORMATION TO ANYONE OTHER THAN WELLS AUTHORIZED SERVICE AGENTS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. TECHNICAL CONTENT OF THIS MANUAL IS DESIGNED FOR USE BY QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIANS ONLY. Commercial Food Equipment Service Association Wells Bloomfield proudly supports CFESA...
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