IMPORTANT NOTES FOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATION It is recommended that this manual be read thoroughly and that all instructions be followed carefully. This manual should be retained for future reference. This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
2.0 SERVICE CONNECTIONS ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO BE AS SPECIFIED ON DATA PLATE Available kW MODEL STD. OPT. BCH-30E BCH-40E MODEL CAPACITY 30 gallons BCH-30E 114 litres 40 gallons BCH-40E 152 litres ELECTRICAL RATINGS AMPS PER LINE PHASE 208V 220V 240V 380V 57.7...
Before installing, verify that the electrical service agrees with the specifications on the rating plate located on the left side panel as you face the front of the braising pan. If the supply and equipment requirements do not agree, contact your dealer or Blodgett.
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LEVELLING AND ANCHORING TILTING BRAISING PAN 1. Place tilting braising pan in the installation position. 2. Place a carpenter’s level on top of the braising pan and turn the adjustable feet to level braising pan side-to-side and front-to-back. 3. Mark hole locations on the floor through the anchoring holes provided in the rear flanged adjustable feet.
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Connections. 1. Remove the wiring compartment cover and make electrical connections per the wiring diagram located inside the control housing cover panel. The braising pan must be grounded in accordance with requirements of the National Electrical Code or applicable local codes. Connection from incoming lines must be waterproof.
BEFORE FIRST USE Using a non-corrosive, grease-dissolving commercial cleaner, to clean the protective metal oils from all surface parts and the interior of the tilting braising pan. Follow the cleaner manufacturer’s directions. Rinse thoroughly and drain the pan. Wipe dry with a soft clean cloth.
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3. Make sure the receiving pan is in place. 4. To tilt braising pan, push and hold TILT SWITCH in the UP mode until desired pan position has been reached. The braising pan will empty when raised to the top tilt position.
After each use, allow the tilting braising pan to cool before cleaning. Keep exposed cleanable areas of the tilting braising pan clean at all times. Do not get water in electrical box or on any electrical component. 1. Thoroughly wash pan, pouring spout, (see Figure 2) lid and exterior surfaces with mild detergent and warm water.
7.0 MAINTENANCE WARNING : The tilting braising pan and its parts are hot. Use care when operating, cleaning and servicing the tilting braising pan. WARNING: Disconnect electrical power supply and place a tag at the disconnect switch to indicate that you are working on the circuit before performing any maintenance.
8.0 ADJUSTMENTS AND CONTROLS: ADJUST PAN SPEED There are three controls available on this power unit. The first is an adjustable relief valve mounted into the custom aluminum manifold block. The other two control the linear speed of the actuator. RELIEF VALVE The relief valve is located underneath an aluminum hexagon cover on the side of the custom manifold block.
3. Defective limit switch. 4. Defective thermostat. 5. Defective elements or loose terminals. 6. Defective contactors. BRAISING PAN WILL NOT OPERATE (UP OR DOWN): 1. Power supply not “ON”. 2. Defective UP/DOWN switch. 3. SEE TROUBLESHOOTING - HYDRAULICS (below). TROUBLESHOOTING - HYDRAULICS: 1) DIRTY OIL: a) Components not properly cleaned after servicing.
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3) MOISTURE IN OIL: a) Fill pipes left open. b) Moisture in cans used to replace oil in tank. c) Extreme temperature differential. 4) OVERHEATING OF SYSTEM: a) Continuous operation at relief setting. b) Excessive slippage or internal leakage. c) Fluid viscosity too high or low. d) Hose I.D.
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6) SOLENOID VALVES: a) Voltage too low. b) Short circuit, open connection. c) Wrong voltage. d) Foreign matter in fluid causing valves to stick or plug.
Proper Shipping Name: Hydraulic System Fluid, Other Than Petroleum WHMIS Hazard: Not Controlled TDG Hazard Class: Non-Hazardous Hazard Number: Not applicable Telephone Number: 1-416-763-4691 Facsimile Number: 1-416-763-3167 SECTION II - HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS Material Description This product contains no known hazardous components under current OSHA, ACGIH, WHMIS or the IDL regulations.
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SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION Threshold Limit Value (TLV) and Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL): See Section II - Hazardous Components Primary Routes of Exposure - Eyes, skin, inhalation. Chronic or Recurrent Effects: Unknown for this product. Acute Effects: Inhalation: No significant effects known. Skin: May be a mild irritant on prolonged contact.
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Waste Disposal: Follow pertinent regulations for disposal. It is the responsibility of the product user to determine, at the time of disposal, whether a material containing the product or derived from the product should be classified as a hazardous waste (40 CFR 261.20-24).