TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..........................4 ABOUT THIS MANUAL ........................5 WARNING LABELS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..............6 UNDERSTAND SIGNAL WORDS ........................... AVOID HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL SHOCK ....................PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES ..........................FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ..........................INSTALLATION ..........................9 PACKING LIST ..........................
INTRODUCTION ® ® THANK YOU for purchasing a Master-Bilt Blast Chiller. The Master-Bilt Blast Chiller is designed for accurate and rapid field assembly. NOTICE Read this manual carefully before you begin Blast Chiller installation or operation. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or damage to your Blast Chiller.
ABOUT THIS MANUAL ® Please read this entire installation manual before you install your Master-Bilt Blast Chiller. It provides information on installation and operation of the Blast Chiller. It is very important that you complete each step of installation in the order that the steps appear in the installation sections of this manual.
WARNING LABELS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION This is the safety alert symbol. When you see this symbol on your equipment or in this manual be alert to the potential for personal injury or damage ® to your Master-Bilt Blast Chiller.
AVOID INJURY FROM HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL SHOCK Disconnect power before cleaning or servicing the Blast Chiller. Do not spray with water or steam. Use a damp cloth to remove dirt. Be sure Blast Chiller is grounded. Check ground connection. Do not use if unit is not grounded.
FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and safety signs on your equipment. Keep safety signs in good condition. Replace any missing or damaged safety signs. Learn how to operate the equipment and how to use controls properly. Do not let anyone operate without instruction and proper training.
INSTALLATION PRE-INSTALLATION Read and comply with the following information: -Packing List ····································· -Van Shipment (if applicable) ················· -Freight Claims ·································· -Site Checklist ···································· INSTALLATION Special equipment needed for installation includes: -Fork lift or hoist Your envelope contains: ® -Your Master-Bilt Blast Chiller Installation and Operations Manual -Customized drawings and diagrams for your specific order: Installation diagram...
PACKING LIST Ensure that all components on this packing list are included when unit arrives: Quantity Description ______ Insulated Wall Panels ______ Insulated Ceiling Panels Assembly ______ Control Box ______ Top Trim Panels ______ Top Trim Panel Mounting Strips ______ Evaporator Coil Assembly ______ Evaporator Fan Assembly...
VAN SHIPMENT If your Blast Chiller is shipped by van, it is not crated. Components are blanket-wrapped and secured carefully in the van. Carefully check your packing list (page 8) to be sure all parts are received. If parts are missing or damaged: -Make a notation to that effect on the driver's Bill of Lading -Notify the van company at once Since van-shipped parts are not crated, handle and store them carefully before you begin...
FREIGHT CLAIMS IMPORTANT FREIGHT CLAIMS INSPECTION: You are responsible for all claims. It is vitally important that upon arrival, all cartons and crates are inspected for visible damage. If at all possible, cartons and crates should be opened immediately to check for concealed damage within. All cartons and crates must be saved until the unit is completely removed from the carton so concealed damage claims can be filed.
PRE-ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES HANDLING AND SET-UP PRECAUTIONS It is the responsibility of the installer to use safe unloading, handling, and construction practices. If you have any questions about proper installation of the unit or accessories, contact Master-Bilt. NOTICE Use material handling procedures appropriate to the job you are doing. Failure to use proper loading or handling procedures or to follow manual instructions can cause bodily injury or damage to your blast chiller.
SITE CHECKLIST ® -Inspect the area where your Master-Bilt Blast Chiller will be installed. 1. Check to make sure the floor is level. a. The entire floor under the Blast Chiller must be level, clean, and smooth. NOTICE The existing surface must be level before the blast chiller is installed. If it is not, leveling must be performed to insure proper installation.
BLAST CHILLER BOX INSTALLATION STEP 1 PREPARE THE BUILDING FLOOR AND INSTALL FLOOR ANGLES -Locate the Blast Chiller print sent with the unit. -Mark the floor with the inside dimensions. -Check the marked area for: 1. Level surface a. Floor must be completely level around wall parameter. b.
STEP 2 INSTALL THE INSULATED WALL PANELS -Refer to the enclosed panel print customized for your order. -Locate and arrange panels according to the panel print. -Hold the first panel in place. 1. Apply NSF approved clear silicone to the bottom of the panel. 2.
STEP 3 INSTALL THE EVAPORATOR AND FAN ASSEMBLIES -Refer to your project-specific print for proper positioning of the evaporator and fan assemblies. -Carefully unpack evaporator and fan assemblies. 1. Remove all protective plastic from the stainless parts. 2. Keep the assembly in a vertical orientation during positioning. 3.
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-Install the drain piping: 1. Connect piping to the 90 elbow(s) at the bottom of the evaporator drain pan(s). a. Use a non-permanent thread sealer because drain lines must be capable of being removed for future servicing. -Seal the inside drainpipe hole with NSF approved silicone sealant.
STEP 4 INSTALL CEILING PANELS NOTICE Master-bilt recommends safety be your first priority at all times. Use either a forklift or a properly designed panel-lifting device to lift the ceiling panels. DANGER DO NOT LIFT PANEL AT THE OUTER EDGES. -Place a protective padding material between the lift and the ceiling panel.
STEP 5 INSTALLATION OF DOOR PANEL After all the wall and ceiling panels are in place and aligned straight and square, you are ready to install the door and frame. -Attach the ceiling panels to the wall panels and verify unit is square and panels align correctly.
1. If adjustment is necessary, all swing doors have adjustable back-up plates in the door for hinge adjustment. 2. Place shims under door. 3. Loosen but do not remove the screws that attach the hinge blade to the door. 4. Shim under door as necessary to provide a 1/4"...
STEP 7 In this step you route the temperature sensors ROUTE TEMPERATURE SENSOR & MOUNT CONTROL PANEL -Standard Control Panel: 1. Select a convenient location for the control panel. Remove the cover to gain access to the mounting holes. Position the control panel so that the top conduit connection box is completely above the walk-in top.
STEP 8 In this step you route the electrical control wiring CONTROL WIRING NOTICE A qualified and certified electrician should only perform this work. NOTICE The Blast Chiller wiring has been completely pre-assembled by the manufacturer. NOTICE The control wiring, with watertight conduit, is pre-cut and ready to connect. WARNING Beware of others on the opposite side of the panel when drilling through the walls and ceiling.
-Place refrigeration solenoid valve close to refrigeration liquid line before it enters the box. NOTICE The solenoid valve/power is pre-wired by Master-bilt. 1. Remove electrical solenoid from valve before it is installed on refrigeration line. a. Keep away from heat during installation. 2.
STEP 10 In this step you check for drain leaks CHECK THE DRAIN FOR LEAKS -Pour a small amount of water (about 1 gallon) into the drain pan underneath -Inspect the floor area for water leaks -Replace the evaporator coil and fan base cover panels STEP 11 In this step you check the door swing CHECK DOOR SWING...
STEP 12 In this step you inspect the equipment as delivered NOTICE Please read this section prior to installing your Blast Chiller Condensing Unit. This information is based on good refrigeration practice and should be used as a guide for installation and operation of your equipment.
CONTROL OPERATION AND PROGRAMMING The blast chiller is operated by an electronic control which can manage both Temperature-Controlled, and Time by hard or soft blast chilling and freezing cycle. The controller has three main modes HOLD, CHILL CYCLE, and FREEZE CYCLE. Every operating cycle can be preceded by pre-cooling the blast chiller the box.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE USER INTERFACE PART DESCRIPTIONS ON/OFF key, herein called also “ON/STAND-BY key” options key, hereon call "MENU key" pre-selection key, hereon call "HOME key" annul key, hereon call "ESCAPE key" cycle start/cycle cut-off key, hereon called "START/STOP key" interactive keys 1-3 display interactive keys 4-6...
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QUICK OPERATION GUIDE The following operating statuses exist: - The “off” status (the device is not powered) - The “stand-by” status (the device is powered and is off) - The “on” status (the device is powered, is on and is in stand-by for the start-up of an operating cycle) - The “run”...
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MANUAL DEFROST MODE 1. Make sure the device is in the "on" status, which pre-cooling or storage cycle is in progress. 2. Make sure that the keyboard is not locked and that no procedure is in progress. 3. Press and release the key (1), press and release the key (2) and then press and release the START/STOP.
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NEEDLE PROBES MANAGEMENT The device can manage "multipoint" needle probes up to three sensors". Parameter P3 establishes the number of needle probe sensors as indicated: - If parameter P3 is set at 0, the needle probe will not be enabled - If parameter P3 is set at 1, there will be one sensor (needle probe 1) - If parameter P3 is set at 2, there will be 2 sensors (needle probe 1, and needle probe 2) - If parameter P3 is set at 3, there will be 3 sensors (needle probe 1, needle probe 2, and needle probe 3).
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A1 – Temperature-controlled blast chilling & storage. The temperature-controlled blast chilling and storage cycle is divided into the following two phases: - Blast chilling - Storage. Operate as indicated to start the cycle: 1. Make sure the device is in the "on" HOME status. 2.
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A2 – Temperature-controlled hard blast chilling & storage The temperature-controlled hard blast chilling & storage cycle is divided into the following three phases: - Blast chilling hard phase - Blast chilling - Storage. Operate as indicated to start the cycle: 1.
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A3 – Time-controlled blast chilling & storage The time-controlled blast chilling and storage cycle is divided into the following two phases: - Blast chilling - Storage. Operate as indicated to start the cycle: 1. Make sure the device is in the "on" HOME status. 2.
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A4 – Time-controlled hard blast chilling & storage The time-controlled hard blast chilling and storage cycle is divided into the following three phases: - Blast chilling hard phase - Blast chilling - Storage. Operate as indicated to start the cycle: 1.
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A5 – Continuous blast chilling Operate as indicated to start the cycle: 7. Make sure the device is in the "ON" HOME status. 8. Make sure that the keyboard is not locked and that no procedure is in progress. 9. Press and release the key (1), press and release the key (2) and then press and release the key (3) twice.
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A6 – Temperature-Controlled Deep Freezing and Storage The temperature-controlled deep freezing and storage cycle is divided into the following two phases: - Deep freezing - Storage. Operate as indicated to start the cycle: 1. Make sure the device is in the "ON" HOME status. 2.
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A7 – Temperature-controlled Soft Deep Freezing and Storage The temperature-controlled soft deep freezing and storage cycle is divided into the following three phases: - Deep freezing soft phase - Deep freezing - Storage. Operate as indicated to start the cycle: 1.
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When the temperature detected by the needle probe reaches the end temperature of the soft deep freezing phase, the device automatically passes to deep freezing. If the temperature detected by the needle probe reaches the deep freezing end temperature within the maximum deep freezing duration, it means that deep freezing has been completed successfully, the device will automatically pass to storage and the buzzer will be...
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A8 – Time-controlled Deep Freezing and Storage The time-controlled deep freezing and storage cycle is divided into the following two phases: - Deep freezing - Storage. Operate as indicated to start the cycle: 1. Make sure the device is in the "ON" status. 2.
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A9 – Time-controlled soft Deep Freezing and Storage The time-controlled soft deep freezing and storage cycle is divided into the following three phases: - Deep freezing soft phase - Deep freezing - Storage. Operate as indicated to start the cycle: 1.
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A10 – Continuous Deep Freezing Operate as indicated to start the cycle: 1 Make sure the device is in the "ON" status. 2 Make sure that the keyboard is not locked and that no procedure is in progress. 3 Press and release the key (1), press and release the key (2) and then press and release the key (3) twice.
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PRE-COOLING START-UP Every operating cycle can be preceded by pre-cooling. Operate as indicated to start pre-cooling: 1. Make sure the device is in the "ON" status. 2. Make sure that the keyboard is not locked and that no procedure is in progress. 3.
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HEATING THE NEEDLE PROBE (if available) Operate as follows: 1. Make sure the device is in the "ON" status or storage is in progress and that the door is open, i.e. the door micro switch is active. 2. Make sure that the keyboard is not locked and that no procedure is in progress.
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Blast Chiller Default List of configuration parameters The following table illustrates the meaning of the configuration parameters. Description Unit Range ºC ºF Cabinet probe offset °C/°F -25 to 25 Need probe offset °C/°F -25 to 25 Evaporator probe offset °C/°F -25 to 25 Condensor probe offset °C/°F...
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Compressor Protection parameters Description Unit Range ºC ºF Minimum time between restoring power from power cut-off compressor 0 – 240 Minimum time between two consecutive compressor switch-on 0 – 240 Minimum time between compressor switch-off and switch-on 0 – 240 Compressor switch on minimum time duration Second 0 –...
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Fan Operating Parameters PAR Description Unit Range ºC ºF Evaporator Fan during Pre-Cooling Blast chilling and deep freeing 0 = OFF with digital control signal K3 1 = ON, with digital control signal K3 see F16, F17 … 0, 1, 2, 3 2 = Parallel to the compressor 3 = with analogue control signal (fan speed) Evaporator temperature above which evap fan is off during storage...
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Digital Outputs Parameters PAR Description Unit Range ºC ºF Utility managed by output K8 (0 = pump down valve; 1 = alarm) … 0, 1 Cabinet temperature over which door heater OFF °C/°F -99 – 99 Switching on UV light for sterilization cycle duration 1 –...
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1. Make sure the device is in the “Stand-by” status. 2. Insert an USB drive in the UBD serial port. 3. Press and release key (1) to select “DOWNLOAD HACCP”. Use Key (2) or Key (3) to set the day and time from with the information records, then press and release the START/STOP key (4);...
PLACE FOOD IN PANS FOR CHILLING AS IT IS PRODUCED Temperature of food should be above 140F. No attempt should be made to cool food before blast chilling (some cooling does occur, however, as the food is placed in pans and while the rack is loaded). WARNING Do not use disposable metal or aluminum foil pans since they lack the handling stability needed for chilled foods.
PLACE PANNED FOOD ON RACK FOR CHILLING Rack should be: Fully loaded with pans of food before it is moved into the Blast Chiller NOTICE Partial loads of food do not reduce the effectiveness of the Blast Chiller. Pan placement: -There is no requirement for specific placement of foods on the rack -All locations are equally exposed to the flow of super-cooled air within Blast Chiller.
BLAST CHILLER START UP AND OPERATIONAL CHECK Now you perform the final check list PERFORM THE FINAL CHECKLIST -Check the high-low pressure control settings on the condenser unit. Set the low-pressure control to cut out at 10 lbs. on pump down. -Check and record operating pressures, see installation data sheet -Check the electrical requirements of the condensing unit.
CLEANING To clean usual food stains and spills: -Use a clean cloth -Dampen cloth in soap or detergent water -Clean the surface -Follow with a clean cloth dipped in hot water -Avoid excessive amounts of water -Clean food stains and spills immediately to reduce the cleaning effort DANGER Avoid electrical shock hazard: -Flip "Master"...
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