BE&SCO Betamax 20 Manual

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SHOWN WITH EXIT

CONVEYOR, WEDGE PRESS

AND WEDGE PRESS STAND

THIS MANUAL MUST BE RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNING CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL MUST

BE READ, UNDERSTOOD AND FOLLOWED.

IN CASE OF POWER FAILURE, TURN OFF GAS AND FOLLOW

DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS

OR LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.

POST IN A PROMINENT LOCATION INSTRUCTIONS TO BE FOLLOWED IN THE

EVENT USER SMELLS GAS. THIS INFORMATION SHALL BE OBTAINED BY

CONSULTING YOUR LOCAL GAS SUPPLIER. AT A MINIMUM:

•

TURN OFF GAS

•

EXTINGUISH ANY EXISTING FLAMES

•

CONTACT YOUR GAS SUPPLIER

•

IF YOUR GAS SUPPLIER CAN'T BE REACHED, CONTACT

LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT

IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION, SERVICE OR

MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY OR DEATH.

READ THE INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT.

WARNINGS

POWER FAILURE WARNING

SHUT DOWN PROCEDURES FOR OVEN.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

WARNING

Model 20 Betamax

11-1-16

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Page 1 WARNINGS SHOWN WITH EXIT CONVEYOR, WEDGE PRESS AND WEDGE PRESS STAND Model 20 Betamax THIS MANUAL MUST BE RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNING CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL MUST BE READ, UNDERSTOOD AND FOLLOWED. POWER FAILURE WARNING IN CASE OF POWER FAILURE, TURN OFF GAS AND FOLLOW SHUT DOWN PROCEDURES FOR OVEN.
Page 3: Precautions
Precautions KEEP THE BETAMAX FREE AND CLEAR FROM COMBUSTIBLES. DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE FLOW OF COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR. DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER PRIOR TO MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING. ALL MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING MUST BE PERFORMED ACCORDING TO THIS MANUAL. NEVER USE ANY SHARP OBJECTS, CAUSTIC OVEN CLEANER, OR DEGREASER TO CLEAN MACHINE OR PRESS PLATES.
Page 5: Policy & Procedure For Returning Be&Sco Parts
Policy & Procedure for Returning BE&SCO Parts Returning BE&SCO Parts: To return any BE&SCO parts you must follow BE&SCO’s procedure for returning. No returns will be accepted outside of this procedure. BE&SCO warrants parts for 1 year or 3000 hours, which ever comes first, for full credit.
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Warnings ..........................1 Precautions........................2 Policy & Procedure for Returning BE&SCO Parts ............3 Table of Contents......................4 Storyboard ........................5 Delivery & Damage......................5 Wedge Press Manual .......................5 Oven Placement .......................6 Installation ........................7 Wedge Press Placement ....................12 Gas Control ........................13 Oven Control Panel ......................14 Wedge Press Control Panel ...................15 Temperature Adjustment....................16 Start-up ...........................17...
Page 9: Storyboard
Storyboards The laminated poster included in your shipment is called a Storyboard. A Storyboard describes how to operate or care for the machine in an easy, quick format. It should be posted on a wall close by the machine. Both front and back have the same information but in two different languages - Spanish and English.
Page 10: Oven Placement
Oven Placement Placement of the unit must meet all the following standards. • Base part of the placement on where the Exit Conveyor is. Watch how it comes from the right-hand side of the Wedge Press in the diagram below. •...
Page 11: Installation
Installation Requirements (for Qualified Service Person) A Qualified Service Person will be responsible for completing the work in the sections listed below. Anyone else doing so could easily damage the Beta Max, hurt him or himself, and void the warranty. 1.
Page 12 Gas Specifications (for Qualified Service Person) Natural Gas U.S. Units SI* Units Gas heating Value 1000 BTU/cu.ft. 37.3 MJ/cu.mm Gas Specific Gravity (Air=1.0) 0.63 0.63 Gas Supply Pressure 5.5” W.C. 1.35 kPa Oven heating Value 100,000 BTU/Hr 29.3 KW Gas Inlet Pressure ( at manifold) 3.5”...
Page 13 Gas Piping (for Qualified Service Person) Gas piping must agree with local codes or to the National Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 54-1984 and ANSI Z223.1-1984. The gas usage and information is listed below. • The gas pressure regulator presets at 3.5 inches of water column pressure , (.87 KPa) at the gas manifold.
Page 14 Assembly Instructions (for Qualified Service Person) The Beta Max comes put together for the most part, except for the oven hood and conveyor. To complete the assembly, 1. Seat the oven hood on top of the oven over the flange. 2.
Page 15 Ventilation (for Qualified Service Person) A well-designed ventilation scheme will allow the oven in the Beta Max to release unwanted vapors with ease. Because the Beta Max uses the air in the room while it operates, and the direct vent cannot restock the air supply, make sure about 30 CFM is available for use.
Page 16: Wedge Press Placement
Wedge Press Placement 1. Place the Wedge Press on top of the stand. 2. Lower the Oven Chute Heat Shield about 1”. 3. Set the operating temperature. 4. Place Wedge Press Exit Slide through the Oven Chute about 1”. 5. Tortillas should slide down Exit slide, through Oven Chute, and land on the without hitting the shaft.
Page 17: Gas Control
Gas Control 1/2 Thermostat Valve 3/4 Gas Valve TR-2 Pilot Injector This picture shows the ½ Thermostat valve factory pre-set at 350 F°. Do not attempt to change temperature setting.
Page 18: Oven Control Panel
Oven Control Panel 1. The MASTER POWER SWITCH is a red mushroom-head button. This switch shuts off power to the oven sections in an emergency and for servicing. 2. The AUXILIARY SHUT OFF is a red mushroom- head button that powers the oven.
Page 19: Wedge Press Control Panel
Wedge Press Control Panel 1. The HOUR METER tracks the operation time in hours. 2. The MASTER SWITCH is a red mushroom head button that turns power ON and OFF. It also acts as an emergency shutdown switch. 3. PRESS MOTOR SWITCH turns power to the Press Plates ON & OFF. 4.
Page 20: Temperature Adjustment
Changing Temperature On the Temperature Controller: Press FUNC key. The letters SP appear in lower display window. Press Up or Down change temperature. Press FUNC key twice and wait until the new numbers show. You have set a new temperature. Allow the machine to heat for few minutes before making tortillas.
Page 21: Start-Up
Oven Section Start-up BE SURE OVEN DOORS ARE CLOSED PULL MASTER SWITCH. INDICATOR LIGHT IS ON. PULL OVEN AUXILIARY POWER SWITCH. OVEN PLATES NOW TURN. TURN IGNITER SWITCH ON. Sparking sound? The pilot light failed to Pilot light is now on. ignite in 30 seconds Wait 1 minute for and igniter has shut off.
Page 22 Wedge Press Section Start-up Be sure safety cover is in place. PULL MASTER KNOB SWITCH Wait until temperature controller reaches set point PUSH Press Motor switch. The Press is in motion. Set press speed to 10. YOU ARE READY TO MAKE TORTILLAS!!!
Page 23: Shut-Down
Shutdown Operation Wedge Press Oven Section TURN IGNITOR PUSH PRESS SWITCH OFF. MOTOR Switch. PUSH OVEN PUSH Master AUXILIARY POWER Knob Switch. SWITCH. PUSH MASTER SWITCH. Indicator light is off. SHUTDOWN COMPLETED.
Page 24: Oven Troubleshooting
Oven Troubleshooting Problem 1: Machine will not run, burners will not come on, conveyor will not run. Cause Solution Check glass No power to doors closed. machine. Check branch No power to line circuit machine. breaker. Power fuses Check fuses. blown.
Page 25 Oven Troubleshooting Problem 3: Machine will not run, burners will not come on, conveyor will not run. Cause Solution Pull Oven button. Oven is OFF. Replace fuse. Line fuse is Call qualified bad. service person. Problem 4: Tortillas get stuck on first press plate as they exit the press.
Page 26 Oven Troubleshooting Problem 1: Machine runs, burners come on, conveyor will not run, lights work. Solution Cause Conveyor power Plug conveyor cord not plugged in. power cord into. Conveyor drive Repair or replace motor burn out. motor. Problem 2: Machine runs, burners will not come on, pilot tree is burning.
Page 27 Oven Troubleshooting Problem 7: Machine will not run, burners will not come on, conveyor will not run. Cause Solution Call qualified Broken spark service person. module. Call qualified Clogged gas line or service person. orifice. Call qualified Requires air service person. adjustment.
Page 28: Dough Making
Dough Making Introduction: Without good dough you can’t make good tortillas. This section will give you some information about dough making. The best way to make dough easily is to use a premix. Each brand tells you exactly how to make their dough, so by following their instructions you won’t have to guess about ingredient amounts.
Page 29 Dough Making Troubleshooting Problem 1: Dough ball is sticky to the touch. Cause Solution Dust dough balls with Dough is too soft. flour used in dough making. Dough batch was Make new batch and mixed too long. correct dough mixing. Dough batch was Make new batch and mixed at too high...
Page 30 Dough Making Troubleshooting Problem 3: Dough proofs too soon. Cause Solution Dust dough balls with Dough mix too soft. flour used in dough making. Dough batch was Make new batch and mixed too long. correct dough mixing. Dough batch was Make new batch and mixed at high speed.
Page 31: Tortilla Making
Tortilla Making Introduction: If you have read the other sections, Tortilla Making ought to be a easy. This section offers some suggestions about tortilla making, and then goes onto explain exactly how to make tortillas. Over proofing is a common problem in tortilla making. If you find running dough hard to do, check to see if the dough has over proofed.
Page 32 Tortilla Making Troubleshooting Problem 1: Tortilla has broken edges, grainy appearance and some holes. Cause Solution Allow longer Dough not proofed proof time. long enough. Better proofing Poor proofing environment or use environment. proofing box. Not enough water Add more water to mix.
Page 33 Tortilla Making Troubleshooting Problem 4: Tortilla not round in shape. Cause Solution Adjust rounding machine. Dough balls are not round. Correctly operate rounding machine. Check and correct dough-mixing. Dough is too sticky. Line pan with parchment paper. Press Plates need Contact a Qualified adjusting.
Page 34 Tortilla Making Troubleshooting Problem 6: Tortilla crumbles under Press Plates. Cause Solution Check dough-mix and Dough is too soft. cut back on the amount of water used. Lower Press Plate Press plates are temperature. too hot. Check Press Plates Press plates too adjustment.
Page 35 Tortilla Making Troubleshooting Problem 9: Major sticking problem when machine is first used after being stopped a while. Cause Solution Read Start-up section Start-up done wrong. in manual. Cleaning was not done Read Cleaning correctly, or at all. section of manual. Problem 10: Part of tortilla is pressed.
Page 36: Tortilla And Chapati Recipes
Flour Tortilla Recipe using the Vertical Cutter Mixer Ingredients: • 25 lbs. All Purpose Flour • 1 (2 lb.) bag of Minom premix • 3 lbs. of shortening • 6 quarts of water • Sheet pan 7x11 with pan-liner • Plastic Bun Pan bag Instructions: 1.
Page 37 Flour Tortilla Recipe using a Hobart Mixer Mixing Instructions using a Hobart Mixer (Masa para tortillas de harina hechas en la maquina Hobart) STEP #1 Place in mixer: (Necesita que poner en la maquina Hobart) 25 lbs. of flour-All Purpose Flour (25 lbs.
Page 38 Chapati Recipe Chapati Recipe Yields: 350 Chapati Ingredients: • 20 lbs. Golden Temple Whole Wheat Flour • 2 lbs. Corn Oil, Canola Oil, Sunflower Oil or Olive Oil • 10 lbs. 6 oz. Warm Water Instructions: • Mix flour, oil and water together for 5-7 minutes or until fully developed •...
Page 39: Cleaning Supplies
Cleaning the Betamax Oven Introduction: Cleaning keeps the inside and outside of the Betamax Oven free from dust, flour, or any other build-up. If the machine remains unclean for along period of time, the oil and build-up clog the moving parts and could slow or halt production and damage the unit. This section will show you how to clean the Betamax Oven.
Page 40: Cleaning The Oven And Press
Cleaning the Betamax Oven Precautions: • Unplug electrical power before cleaning the machine. • Allow press to cool down for 30 minutes before cleaning. • Wear oven mitts for protection. • Never use any sharp objects, caustic oven cleaner, and/or degreaser on Press Plates. •...
Page 41 Cleaning the Betamax Oven 1. Push Master Power Switch 4. Open Oven doors and allow the oven to 2. Push the Auxiliary Shut Off Switch cool down for at least 15 minutes. 3. Turn off the Igniter Switch STEP STEP STEP 5.
Page 42 Cleaning the Betamax Oven 8. Scrub the Oven Slides under warm water running 7. Scrub each Teflon Scraper using the green water and soap. pad and soap under warm running water. 10. Use Mouse sander with a green pad, 9. (a) Pull the Master Power Switch and heavy build-up use the brown pad and clean each oven plate in a circular motion.
Page 43 Cleaning the Wedge Press Introduction: Cleaning keeps the inside and outside of the Wedge Press free from dust, flour, or any other build-up. If the machine remains unclean for along period of time, the oil and build-up clog the moving parts and could slow or halt production and damage the unit. This section will show you how to clean the Wedge Press.
Page 44 Cleaning the Wedge Press Precautions: • Unplug electrical power before cleaning the machine. • Allow press to cool down for 30 minutes before cleaning. • Wear oven mitts for protection. • Never use any sharp objects, caustic oven cleaner, and/or degreaser on Press Plates. •...
Page 45 Cleaning the Wedge Press 2. Unscrew locking knob and 1. Clean Exit Slide with the damp remove safety cover. Wipe down cloth and pull to remove. finger guard and gate with a dry cloth. 3. Pull upward and remove Locking 4.
Page 46 Cleaning the Wedge Press 5. Using the green pad, scrub the 6. Spray Slickem on a soft cloth plates in a circular motion. For and apply to plates. heavy build-up use the approved Brown Pad.Never use any cleaning solutions, abrasive materials or sharp metal objects to clean the machine.
Page 47 Cleaning the Wedge Press 8. Open bottom plate. Place your hand at the top of the plate and pull away from the machine. 9. Observe the Gear motor, Cam Rollers, and Cams. 10. Vacuum inside the machine. Wipe down exterior with a soft cloth and Stainless Steal Cleaner.
Page 48 Removing a stuck tortilla from the Wedge Press Introduction: Occasionally the dough ball passes through the Press Plates and will stick to the plate instead of coming out the Exit Slide. This section will show you how to remove a stuck tortilla from the Wedge Press.
Page 49 Removing a stuck tortilla from the Wedge Press KEEP OVEN MITT ON AT ALL TIMES, EXTREMELY HOT. 1. Turn OFF Press Motor, unscrew the Locking 2. Pull upward and remove Locking Pin Knob, and remove the safety cover. Wipe down and put it under the machine.
Page 50: Maintenance Oven And Press
Wedge Press Maintenance Introduction: Greasing and replacing parts in your Wedge Press are easy to do. Grease keeps the parts in the Wedge Press moving smoothly and reduces the causes of premature wear. When parts wear down, they need to be replaced in order for the machine to operate in top condition or at all.
Page 51 Oven Maintenance TR-2 Injector Dust the Adjusting Ring (1) with canned air. Dust the Stick Burners (2-5) with canned air. To get access to 4 & 5 you must open the louver door. Machines without the Grease Zerk Fitting on the Sub Plate must lubricate the Cone Bearing manually.
Page 52 Oven Maintenance Cone Bearing Sub Plate CHECK IF REPLACE ONCE A EVERY YOU NEED TO IT AT DESCRIPTION / ITEM WEEK 500 HRS. REPLACE at 3000 1500 HRS. HRS. Pump Grease through Grease Zerk Fitting to lubricate the Cone Bearing (any personnel can do) Cone Bearing (Qualified Service Technician only)
Page 53 Oven Maintenance The parts in the Beta Max in need of very little repair. At most, • Check the venting system every year for moisture and corrosion But if, for some reason, you think more maintenance is needed it should be done only by a Qualified Service Person.
Page 54 Maintenance Schedule for the Wedge Press WEDGE PRESS Preventative Maintenance Schedule DAILY 1500 HRS. or 6 ITEM WEEKLY (After every use) MONTHS Clean press plates with a soft damp cloth. Vacuum the inside cabinet behind the bottom press plate, remove excess flour on or around gear motor. Apply Slick’em to a soft cloth and apply to the top and bottom press plates.
Page 55 Maintenance Schedule for the Oven BETAMAX OVEN Preventative Maintenance Schedule DAILY 1500 HRS. or 6 ITEM WEEKLY (After every use) MONTHS Clean oven round plates with a soft damp cloth. Apply Slick’em to a soft cloth and apply to all four Oven Plates.
Page 56: Closing Statement
Closing Statement In this manual we have covered a lot of information. You should now know how to care, operate and repair the machine, prepare dough, and make tortillas. Use the troubleshooting sections if you encounter any problems if anyone else operates this machine, we suggest they read through the whole manual as well.
Page 57: Parts & Pictures
Parts & Pictures Warning Disconnect power before maintenance. Install BE&SCO parts only. When ordering parts know: machine model, machine serial number, operational hours, and BE&SCO part number (if no part number, know the parts and number nearby the desired part).
Page 59 Master Switch ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Switch Push/ Pull 312300024...
Page 60 Master Switch Inner Panel ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Pilot Light - 120V 340000102 Pilot Light - 220V 340000201 Contact Blocks 312400024...
Page 61 Auxiliary Switch ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Push/ Pull Momentary 312242021 Switch lighted N/O 120/240 EAO B-12-011 Hour Meter - 120V 381411129 Hour Meter - 220V 381411132 3 Amp Reset Fuse 361222201 Oven Potentiometer Assembly 392300138...
Page 62 Auxiliary Switch Inner Panel ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Old - Control Module 411715002 New - Ignition Module Dual Sense 411715003 Controller, Motor Drive - 120V 01-0104-00 Controller, Motor Drive - 240V 01-0107-00 Transformer - 120V/24 371013003 Transformer - 240V/24 371014005 8 Pin Relay 120V Betamax 321122006 Relay, DPDT 12A 240V 8-Pin...
Page 63 Safety Switch ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Safety Door Switch 311600001 Connector, Sensor Cable 352800009 * Part not shown...
Page 64 Gas Valve ITEM # DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER 3/4 Gas Valve 411713005 Thermostat Dial Knob 611113002 1/2 Thermostat 411714001 TR2 Injector 411211027...
Page 65 Teflon Scrapers, Oven Slides ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Oven Teflon Scraper B-20-054 1st Oven Teflon Slide D-20-003 2nd Oven Teflon Slide D-20-004 3rd Oven Teflon Slide - Right Exit D-20-005 3rd Oven Teflon Slide - Straight Exit B-20-067...
Page 66 Betamax Right Exit - Oven Glass Doors Assembly ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Door Assembly - Left Small C-20-060 Door Assembly - Small C-20-006 Door Assembly - Lift Off C-20-049 Door Assembly - Right side C-20-008 Door Assembly - Left side C-20-007...
Page 67 Betamax Straight Exit - Oven Glass Doors Assembly ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Door Assembly - Small Right C-20-006 Door Assembly - Left Side C-20-007 Door Assembly - Conveyor Side C-20-005 Door Assembly - Right Side C-20-008 Door Assembly - Left Side C-20-007...
Page 68 Betamax Exterior Parts ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Belting, 16 1/2” Pitch SST W/Flights 581311016 Aluminum Polygrip Knobs 611111010 Conveyor Motor - 120V C-10-111 Conveyor Motor - 220V C-10-113...
Page 69 Spark Valve ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Spark Ignitor 411911033 Spark Ignitor Cable Assembly C-20-029...
Page 70 Burner Assembly Flame Switch ITEM # DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER 51 Orfice A 20-028 45 Orfice A 20-029 48 Orfice A 20-030 42 Orfice A 20-019...
Page 71 Burner Assembly for LPG Natural Gas Flame Switch ITEM # DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER 59 Orfice 20-3080-00 57 Orfice 20-3081-00 58 Orfice 20-3082-00 65 Orfice A 11-046 Injector 1/2” Gas Orfice 20-3083-00...
Page 72 Optional Betamax 120 Volt conversion to 220 Volt Parts List 1. Remove part # 01-0104-00 DRIVE MOTOR CONTROLLER 2. Replace with part # 01-0107-00 MOTOR, DRIVER CONTROLLER, FINCOR S102F25-91 1/4 HP 220 VOLT 3. Remove part # 371013003 TRANSFORMER, 120-24VDC 4.
Page 73 Mechanical Drive Assembly ITEM # DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Motor Assembly C-20-033 Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1 1/2 Hex HD PLT 711522088 Nut, 1/4-20 HEX SST 731622018 Plate Assembly - Bottom C-20-038 Plate Assembly Top 3 C-20-009 Top Hub Assembly A-20-004 Bearing, 1” Carbon Pillow Block 531425009 Carbon Bearing Shield Betamax B-11-010...
Page 74 Motor Assembly ITEM # DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER CUP, 1.980X.425 FOR BERING531818049 531818050 BEARING, 1.775 X .6 TIMKEN 531818049 MOTOR 230V BROTHERS 331009145 MOTOR MOUNT C-20-19 1X1 .624x0.25 BEARING SEAL 531817050 BOLT, 5/16-18 X 5 HEX HD PLT 711522117 WASHER, -5/16 LOCK PLT 741500133 WASHER - 5/16 FLAT-PLT 741600138...
Page 75 Updated Wiring Diagram with VFD...
Page 76 Decal Locator Assembly for the Betamax with the optional Dough Trolley Loader - Straight Exit WARNING: BE&SCO Decals are placed on every machine for customer safety. If a BE&SCO Decal is removed or damaged another Decal can be ordered through the BE&SCO Parts Department. Item Description Reference #...
Page 77 Decal Locator Assembly for the Betamax with the optional Dough Trolley Loader - Straight Exit WARNING: BE&SCO Decals are placed on every machine for customer safety. If a BE&SCO Decal is removed or damaged another Decal can be ordered through the BE&SCO Parts Department. Item Description Reference #...
Page 78 Decal Locator Assembly for the Betamax without the Dough Trolley Loader - Straight Exit WARNING: BE&SCO Decals are placed on every machine for customer safety. If a BE&SCO Decal is removed or damaged another Decal can be ordered through the BE&SCO Parts Department. Item Description Reference #...
Page 79 Decal Locator Assembly for the Betamax without the Dough Trolley Loader - Straight Exit WARNING: BE&SCO Decals are placed on every machine for customer safety. If a BE&SCO Decal is removed or damaged another Decal can be ordered through the BE&SCO Parts Department. Item Description Reference #...
Page 80: Warranty
Original Equipment Warranty BAKERY EQUIPMENT & SERVICE CO., INC. warrants that its products, as supplied to the original user, is free from defects in material and workmanship, and is suitable for the use for which it is sold. The Company’s obligation under this warranty shall be limited to replacing, or at the option of BAKERY EQUIPMENT &...