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American Panel AP20BCF200-3-XL Installation & Operator's Manual

Modular self-contained blast chillers & shock freezers
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Installation & Operators Manual
Modular self-contained blast chillers & shock freezers
MODELS COVERED:
AP20BCF200-3-XL
Please read this manual
before installing or
operation of this equipment.
Versatile, Dependable Walk-Ins & Blast Chillers
5800 SE 78th St. Ocala, FL 34472 • 352.245.7055 • service@americanpanel.com
This manual is updated as new information and models are released. Visit our website for the latest manual.
AP20XL_OEM 10/21

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  • Page 1 Installation & Operators Manual Modular self-contained blast chillers & shock freezers MODELS COVERED: AP20BCF200-3-XL Please read this manual before installing or operation of this equipment. Versatile, Dependable Walk-Ins & Blast Chillers 5800 SE 78th St. Ocala, FL 34472 • 352.245.7055 • service@americanpanel.com This manual is updated as new information and models are released.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    AP20BCF200-3-XL Installation & Operations Manual Warranty ..................................3 Basic Safety Information............................4 Equipment Tag ................................5 Pre-installation Checks ..............................5 Installation .................................5 Reading the Floor Plan ..............................6 Preparing the Installation Site............................6 Cam Lock Operation..............................7 Tools Needed................................7 Components ................................8-9 Unit Assembly ...............................9-14 Specifications & Performance ..........................15 Check for Proper Installation ...........................15...

  • Page 3: Warranty

    This warranty does not apply to remote or pre-assembled remote refrigeration systems requiring electrical inter- wiring or refrigerant piping provided by others. In no event shall American Panel Corporation be liable for the loss of use, revenue or profit or for any other indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages including, but not limited to, losses involving food spoilage or product loss.

  • Page 4: Basic Safety Information

    AP20BCF200-3-XL Installation & Operations Manual Basic Safety Information The core probe must only be used for the purpose for Do not touch or operate the machine with damp or which it has been designed: detect the temperature wet feet and hands.

  • Page 5: Equipment Tag

    After receipt of shipment, carefully and safely remove the unit from the package. Check the contents of the package against the packing list. Under no circumstances may a damaged piece of equipment be returned to American Panel Corporation without first obtaining written permission.

  • Page 6: Reading The Floor Plan

    AP20BCF200-3-XL Installation & Operations Manual Reading the Floor Plan Two floor plans are included with the unit. One will be located in the accessory box and the other will be attached to the exterior door and frame assembly. Below is a sample floor plan.

  • Page 7: Cam Lock Operation

    Continually check to see that the interior seam of the panels being locked together is flush, tolerance is +/- 1/64”. Tools Needed Have these tools available for the installation of the AP20BCF200-3-XL. 5/16” Cam lock wrench (included in accessory box)

  • Page 8: Components

    AP20BCF200-3-XL Installation & Operations Manual Components 1. Evaporator Coil 2. Condensing Unit 3. Liquid Line 4. Suction Line 5. Floor Panel 6. Ceiling Panel 7. Door Panel 8. Corner Panel Left 9. Corner Panel Right 10. Wall Panel Left 11. Wall Panel Right 12.

  • Page 9: Unit Assembly

    AP20BCF200-3-XL Installation & Operations Manual Components - Continued 22) Shroud Fasteners (packaged together) • 15 pcs #8 Sheet Metal Screws • 5 pcs 10-24 x ¾” Hex Head Washer Screws 23) Threshold Fasteners (packaged together) • 4 pcs 10-24 x 3/8” Flat Head Screws...
  • Page 10 AP20BCF200-3-XL Installation & Operations Manual Step Description Diagram Place the evaporator assembly inside the unit. This is a temporary position to allow installing the door and the ceiling panels. Install and fasten the door panel. Place and fasten the roof panel.
  • Page 11 AP20BCF200-3-XL Installation & Operations Manual Step Description Diagram Position the evaporator assembly along the side wall, behind the side of the door with the controller. Align the top bracket slots to the mounting holes in the ceiling panel. Secure the evaporator to the ceiling panel using the provided hardware –...
  • Page 12 AP20BCF200-3-XL Installation & Operations Manual Step Description Diagram Remove and discard the temporary wooden support frame, re-install the screws to cover the screw holes. Install the drain pan. Use the two provided 10-24 x ¾” truss head screws for the front holes and the two 8-32 x ¾”...
  • Page 13 AP20BCF200-3-XL Installation & Operations Manual Step Description Diagram Connect the refrigeration lines. The condensing unit and the evaporator coil are factory pre-charged. The interconnecting suction and liquid lines (also pre-charged) are fitted with quick-connect, self-sealing refrigerant couplings, covered by protective caps (which should not be removed until ready for coupling).
  • Page 14 AP20BCF200-3-XL Installation & Operations Manual Step Description Diagram Install the side shrouds, observe the markings on the shrouds to know which side of the unit it mounts on. To secure the shrouds to the ceiling panel use 8 pcs of the sheet metal self tapping screws located inside the bag labeled “Shrouds Fasteners”.

  • Page 15: Specifications & Performance

    Specifications and Performance Blast chilling - AP20BCF200-3-XL can lower the temperature of 200 lbs. of food from 160˚F to 38˚F within 90 minutes. Shock freeze - AP20BCF200-3-XL can lower the temperature of 120 lbs. of food from 160˚F to 0˚F within 240 minutes.

  • Page 16: Cycles & Modes Explained

    AP20BCF200-3-XL Installation & Operations Manual Modes Explained Each unit is capable of running in either an ‘Automatic’, ‘Manual’ or ‘A la Carte’ mode: • In ‘Automatic’ mode the unit will read the food temperature via the food probe and adjust the air temperature accordingly.
  • Page 17 AP20BCF200-3-XL Installation & Operations Manual Cycle Description Button (icon) Use for all freezing needs. When using the Shock Freezing Cycle the ice crystals that form within the product are very small. The quality and the texture of the product is preserved.
  • Page 18 AP20BCF200-3-XL Installation & Operations Manual Cycle Description Button (icon) Use this mode to defrost the evaporator coil. The defrost cycle must be manually engaged (see controller operation below). Defrost the unit once a day or as needed. Ice Defrost build-up can be observed by looking thru the fan grill at the evaporator coil.

  • Page 19: Factory Presets

    AP20BCF200-3-XL Installation & Operations Manual Factory Presets Automatic Mode - Quick Reference Chart Low Air High Air Breaking Low Air High Air End Food Low Air High Air Setting Cycle Part 1 Part 1 Temp. Part 2 Part 2 Temp.

  • Page 20: Unit Operation

    AP20BCF200-3-XL Installation & Operations Manual Home Screen The home screen can be accessed by taping on the blank display, if the display is off, or by pressing the home button, if the controller is in one of the cycle screens.

  • Page 21: Automatic Mode Screen

    ID will show on the HACCP reports. The label of Food probe #... will display the temperature of the probe. One food probe is the standard configuration for all American Panel Corporation blast chillers, the controller supports up to 4 food probes.

  • Page 22: Start A Cycle In Automatic Mode

    AP20BCF200-3-XL Installation & Operations Manual How to Start a Cycle in Automatic Mode Step Description Action Choose Soft Chill, Hard Chill or Shock Freeze from the Home screen Make sure Auto tab is selected (For the Auto mode to work as intended the food probe...

  • Page 23: Manual Mode Screen

    ID will show on the HACCP reports. The label of Food probe #... will display the temperature of the probe. One food probe is the standard configuration for all American Panel Corporation blast chillers, the controller supports up to 4 food probes.

  • Page 24: Start A Cycle In Manual Mode

    AP20BCF200-3-XL Installation & Operations Manual How to Start a Cycle in Manual Mode Step Description Action Choose Soft Chill, Hard Chill or Shock Freeze from the Home screen Make sure Manual tab is selected Optional: Press up or down on the time arrows to adjust...

  • Page 25: A La Carte Mode Screen

    6) Food probe #... Label - The label of Food probe #... will display the temperature of the probe. One food probe is the standard configuration for all American Panel blast chillers, the controller supports up to 4 food probes.

  • Page 26: Start A Cycle In A La Carte Mode

    AP20BCF200-3-XL Installation & Operations Manual How to Start a Cycle in A La Cart Mode Step Description Action Choose Soft Chill, Hard Chill or Shock Freeze from the Home screen Make sure A la carte tab is selected Select any available timer. Available timers are the ones set at 00:00 and have not yet been activated.

  • Page 27: Start A Cycle In Quick Start Mode

    AP20BCF200-3-XL Installation & Operations Manual How to Start a Cycle in Quick Start Mode & Customizing Quick Start The Quick Start mode allows for one button operation of the most common cycle as defined by the user. Quick Start is set from the factory as a Soft Chill - Manual mode but can be customized in the settings for any cycle operation.

  • Page 28: Pc Connection Package

    AP20BCF200-3-XL Installation & Operations Manual PC Connection Package The optional wireless pc communication package features: • HACCP data download via local Wi-Fi network or peer-to-peer connection • Remote blast chiller monitoring via Wi-Fi network • E-mail notifications Connect to Controller - Direct Connection The optional wireless pc communication package is required to connect to the controller.

  • Page 29: Connect To Controller - Wifi

    AP20BCF200-3-XL Installation & Operations Manual Connect to Controller - Wi-Fi The optional wireless pc communication package is required to connect to the controller. The controller is set from the factory as a Wi-Fi access point. In this configuration the controller broadcasts an SSID such as blast-chiller-xxxxxxxxxxx-wha.
  • Page 30 AP20BCF200-3-XL Installation & Operations Manual Connect to Controller - Wi-Fi continued Step Description Action Once the unit has restarted, Check the wi-fi settings by selecting the Settings button on the home screen of the unit. Enter the controller password and hit done...

  • Page 31: Connect To Controller - Wifi Notification Setup

    AP20BCF200-3-XL Installation & Operations Manual Connect to Controller - Wi-Fi notifications setup Step Description Action Connect to the controller through the Direct Connection steps outlined on pg 28. Once connected on a browser, complete the steps below Press the “Go to config” button at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 32: Haccp Download Via Peer To Peer

    AP20BCF200-3-XL Installation & Operations Manual HACCP Data Download via Peer to Peer The optional wireless pc communication package is required to connect to the controller. Step Description Action Connect to the controller through the Direct Connection steps outlined on pg 28. Once connected on a browser, complete the steps below Press the “Reports”...

  • Page 33: Customizing The Cycles

    AP20BCF200-3-XL Installation & Operations Manual Customizing the Cycles and Technical Settings Blast chilling and shock freezing cycles have been designed to deliver optimum chilling/freezing performance for most food products. If needed, all the cycles and settings can be customized via the settings menu and the screens below.
  • Page 34 AP20BCF200-3-XL Installation & Operations Manual Customizing the Cycles and Technical Settings - Continued Setting Description Icon Settings for: Length of Cycle, Auto Sanitation and Auto Sanitize Sanitation Time. Select the type of PC connection you use and see detailed info on the network settings.

  • Page 35: General Operating Instructions

    AP20BCF200-3-XL Installation & Operations Manual General Operating Instructions Panning and Loading Follow the methods below for faster cooling, freezing and thawing: • Place the food in shallow pans. • Do not use food pans deeper than 2 ½” and do not fill the pan with more than 2” of product.

  • Page 36: Maintenance Instructions

    American Panel is proud to offer the largest line of blast chillers and shock freezers on the market. 37 different freestanding models and an infinite number of integral configurations.

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