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American Panel AP20BC Installation & Operator's Manual

Modular blast chillers & shock freezers
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Installation & Operators Manual
Modular blast chillers & shock freezers
MODELS COVERED:
AP20BC(F)
AP26BC(F)
AP36BC(F)
AP46BC(F)
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.
Part #: 990261
990261_Modular_HC_OEM
07/22

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  • Page 1 Part #: 990261 Installation & Operators Manual Modular blast chillers & shock freezers MODELS COVERED: AP20BC(F) AP26BC(F) AP36BC(F) AP46BC(F) 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 990261_Modular_HC_OEM This manual is updated as new information and models are released.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Modular HURRiCHiLL Installation & Operations Manual Warranty ..................................3 Basic Safety Information............................4 Equipment Tag ................................5 Pre-installation Checks ..............................5 Condensing Unit Installation ............................5 Electrical & Refrigeration Requirements........................6 Installation .................................6 Reading the Floor Plan ..............................7 Prepping the Installation Site .............................7 Cam Lock Operation..............................8 Tools Needed................................8 Components ................................9 Unit Assembly ..............................10-15...

  • 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

    Modular HURRiCHiLL 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. at the center of the food stuffs to be blast chilled and/ or frozen.

  • Page 5: Equipment Tag

    Modular HURRiCHiLL Installation & Operations Manual Equipment Tag The equipment tag is located on the exterior of the unit and displays the following information that is unique to the unit: • Model Number • Serial Number • Refrigerant Charge • Refrigerant Pressure (Low & High) •...

  • Page 6: Electrical & Refrigeration Requirements

    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 7: Reading The Floor Plan

    Modular HURRiCHiLL 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. WALL PANEL MALE ROUT...

  • Page 8: Cam Lock Operation

    Modular HURRiCHiLL Installation & Operations Manual Cam-Lock Operation The cam-lock locking device is located in the perimeter edge of all panels. Cam-Lock access holes are located on the interior side of the panels. Generally speaking the male locks are located on the right side, top and bottom of the wall panels.

  • Page 9: Components

    Modular HURRiCHiLL Installation & Operations Manual Components The component list below does not include the cabinet components such as door panel, floor panels, wall panels, etc. 1. Evaporator Coil 1 ea. for units with model number ending with “1T” 2 ea. for units with model number ending with “2T” 3 ea.

  • Page 10: Unit Assembly

    Modular HURRiCHiLL Installation & Operations Manual Unit Assembly Instructions Step Description Diagram Unit Assembly Place and level the floor Assemble the left, right and rear wall panels. Fasten panels to floor panel. Place the evaporator assembly inside the unit. This is a temporary position to allow installing the door and the ceiling panels.
  • Page 11 Modular HURRiCHiLL Installation & Operations Manual Step Description Diagram Place and fasten roof panel. Route control cables through roof panel cutout. Install the air deflectors (per the instructions below) on the wall where the evaporator assembly will be installed. • Align the top of the corner air deflectors to the ceiling panel.
  • Page 12 Modular HURRiCHiLL Installation & Operations Manual Step Description Diagram Secure the evaporator to the roof panel using the 3/8” screws, washers and nuts provided. Take your time and tighten each screw one turn at a time in a diagonal pattern to avoid damaging the screws.
  • Page 13 Modular HURRiCHiLL Installation & Operations Manual Step Description Diagram Use the provided screws to install the drain pan below the evaporator. Adjust the condensate diverter (mounted at step 7 above) so the water will dip inside the drain pan and after that tighten the wing nuts. Make sure the diverter does not touch the bottom of the drain pan.
  • Page 14 Modular HURRiCHiLL Installation & Operations Manual Step Description Diagram Make the electrical connections to the electrical panel. Route the cables and connectors through the line set opening. Make the electrical connections inside the evaporator assembly. If the blast chiller is equipped with pass-thru door, install the provided J-boxes and make the connections for the door heater and the door switch.
  • Page 15 Modular HURRiCHiLL Installation & Operations Manual Step Description Diagram Install and secure the provided stainless steel cowlings atop the unit. Make the main electrical connection at the 4x4 j-box marked “MAKE THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS HERE”. P: (800) 327-3015 5800 SE 78th St. Ocala, FL 34472 E: Service@americanpanel.com...

  • Page 16: Units With Multiple Evaporators - Installation

    Modular HURRiCHiLL Installation & Operations Manual Units with Multiple Evaporators - Installation When installing a unit with multiple evaporators refer to the provided floor plans to assemble the cabinet and refer to Unit Assembly section of this manual to install the air deflectors and evaporator coils for each cabinet. Note: Install the center and corner air deflectors prior to installing the evaporator coil see the layouts below.

  • Page 17: Specifications & Performance

    Mobile Rack Maximum Size Chilling Capacity Freezing Capacity Model Type (WxDxH) (Lbs. /90 min) (Lbs /240 Min) AP20BC-1T Blast Chiller (1) 26” x 32” x 73.5” AP20BC-2T Blast Chiller (2) 26” x 32” x 73.5” AP20BC-3T Blast Chiller (3) 26” x 32” x 73.5”...

  • Page 18: Check For Proper Installation

    8. Operate the unit in Hard Chill, Manual Mode for 20 minutes to verify temperature pull-down. NOTE: American Panel Corporation blast chillers are equipped with a short cycle protection. If the unit is stopped or the door is opened and closed during a chilling cycle more than once, the compressor will not start for 3 to 5 minutes.

  • Page 19: Cycles & Modes Explained

    Modular HURRiCHiLL 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 20 Modular HURRiCHiLL 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 21 Modular HURRiCHiLL 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 22: Factory Presets

    Modular HURRiCHiLL 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 23: Unit Operation

    Modular HURRiCHiLL 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. 1) Soft Chill Button –...

  • Page 24: 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 25: Start A Cycle In Automatic Mode

    Modular HURRiCHiLL 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 must be inserted into the product) Optional: press Food Probe # to assign a Food ID to the Probe.

  • Page 26: 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 27: Start A Cycle In Manual Mode

    Modular HURRiCHiLL 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 the cycle time Optional: press Food Probe # to assign a Food ID to the Probe.

  • Page 28: 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 29: Start A Cycle In A La Carte Mode

    Modular HURRiCHiLL 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 30: Start A Cycle In Quick Start Mode

    Modular HURRiCHiLL 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 31: Pc Connection Package

    Modular HURRiCHiLL 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 32: Connect To Controller - Wifi

    Modular HURRiCHiLL 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 33 Modular HURRiCHiLL 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 Press the PC button to access the wi-fi settings Press the Wi-Fi Configuration button A list of settings will be shown including Name, SSID it is...

  • Page 34: Connect To Controller - Wifi Notification Setup

    Modular HURRiCHiLL 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. Make sure the “Email Notifications”...

  • Page 35: Haccp Download Via Peer To Peer

    Modular HURRiCHiLL 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 36: Customizing The Cycles

    Modular HURRiCHiLL 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. Settings should only be changed by knowledgeable personnel or at the direction from a service technician.

  • Page 37: Temperature Probe Adjustment

    Modular HURRiCHiLL 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 38: General Operating Instructions

    Modular HURRiCHiLL 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 39 Temperature Probe Calibration pg. 37. Note: American Panel Corporation blast chillers are equipped with a short cycle protection. If the unit is stopped during a chilling cycle more than once, the compressor will not start for the following 3 minutes.
  • Page 40 The UV lamp inside the ozone generator must be replaced annually – see chapter “Replace Ozone Generator Lamp”, call the parts department at American Panel Corporation to order new lamps. • Verify Wi-Fi connection (if so equipped) is functional.

  • Page 41: Evaporator Coil Cleaning

    Modular HURRiCHiLL Installation & Operations Manual Evaporator Coil Cleaning The following cleaning procedure is recommended as part of routine maintenance activity for all American Panel Corporation blast chillers. IMPORTANT: Do not use any sharp or abrasive tools to clean the evaporator coil! Before cleaning the evaporator coil run the defrost cycle to make sure the coil is completely free of ice.

  • Page 42: Ozone Lamp Replacement Instructions

    Modular HURRiCHiLL Installation & Operations Manual Replace Optional Sanitizing Ozone Generator Lamp The UV lamp inside the ozone generator has a service life of one year. Contact the parts department at American Panel Corporation to order replacement lamps. To replace the lamp follow the steps below. Step Description Action...
  • Page 43 Modular HURRiCHiLL Installation & Operations Manual Notes P: (800) 327-3015 5800 SE 78th St. Ocala, FL 34472 E: Service@americanpanel.com...
  • Page 44 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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