Contents Safety information ........................... 4 Location ..............................5 Placement of multiple units next to each other ................... 7 General description ..........................8 Electrical connection ..........................9 Humidifier .............................. 10 Water drain ............................11 Water connection ..........................11 Adjustments related to water conductivity .....................
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Alarm log .............................. 36 Info I/O: Switching states and sensor values ..................37 TEST: Manual switching of the components ..................38 SET: Service parameters ........................39 Parameter list ............................41 Defrosting intervals (Storage) ......................45 Entering the serviceparameters, level III ................... 46 Entering level II as authorized user (owner) ..................
Important If these instructions are not observed, the product might be damaged or destroyed. Be aware that Gram Commercial has taken precautions to ensure that the safety of the product is in order. Please read carefully the following information regarding safety.
Location When receiving the product, check the packaging material for damage. If any damage occurs at the packaging material, it should be considered if the product might have been damaged too. If the damage is substantial, please contact your dealer. The transport pallet can be removed by loosening the screws that fasten the pallet to the product.
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Because of the heavy weight of the product, the floor might be damaged or scratched when moving the product. Correct set up gives the most effective operation. The product should be located in a dry and adequately ventilated room. To ensure efficient operation, it may not be placed in direct sunlight or against heat-emitting surfaces.
Placement of multiple units next to each other Depending upon the temperature and humidity at the installation location as well as the correct values being set, water contained in the surrounding air may condense on the surface of a refrigerator (condensation formation) due to the design. If multiple refrigerators or freezers are placed next to each other, then this condensation effect is stronger, plus a smaller amount of air would then circulate between the units.
General description Vapor system Compressor Front panel Condenser with air filter Display Gasket Air inlet Air distribution plate Door Supports Wall rail Foot pedal opener 765042113 Rev. 001...
If it is a product connected to an external compressor unit, it must be examined by the company who has connected the product to the unit. Outside the guarantee period, it is advisable to use the service advised by Gram Commercial, if possible. If this is not the case, assistance is required from a refrigeration company with knowledge of Gram’s products.
Repairing of electrical/technical parts may only be performed by a service electrician from Gram Commercial or an authorised refrigeration company with knowledge of Gram’s products. Do not use the product before all coverings are installed, so that live or rotating machine parts can not be touched.
Water drain Defrost water and water flushed from the humidifier are led away through a pipe on the rear of the cabinet. A water seal must be installed between cabinet and drain. Water connection To provide proper steam production, the humidifier must be connected to a water supply. To assure ideal steam production, it is important that the electrical conductivity of the inlet water is measured by the installer, to assure it is within standard range.
H01. In order to be allowed to adjust the H04 current to exceed 3,5 amp, there must be fitted an external SSR. This SSR has been the standard in the Gram production since the 2 October 2017. If this external SSR is fitted, the H03 parameter must be set to YES, in order to extend the amp range to a maximum of 7,5 amp.
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If the external SSR is not fitted, it is not allowed to change the parameter H03 from NO to YES, before the external SSR has been fitted, otherwise the controller will be damaged. If the external SSR is fitted on a cabinet build before the 2 of October 2017, it is of great importance, that the controller software is updated.
General use Do not block vent holes in the front panel. Do not damage the refrigeration system parts. During normal operation, some parts of the refrigeration system in the compressor compartment might reach high temperatures, and could therefore cause burns if touching these components. Do not use electrical devices inside the product.
Commissioning, functional description In order to ensure reliable processes for Freezing, Storage, Thawing, Proving and Holding the cabinet must be furnished with controls to regulate the air temperature, ventilation and relative humidity. The operating modes of Storage, Thawing, Proving and Holding can be connected up manually.
Connection and disconnection of the main circuit breaker The unit is furnished with a two-pole main breaker, which is located behind the tiltable control panel. When it has been disconnected, the controls and all components that are accessible without opening the control panel are disconnected from the power supply. If the main breaker is connected, then the controls and the other components are connected to the power supply.
When the unit is connected with the lighting mains, and the main breaker switched on, then the standby display is shown on the screen: (fig. 1). The Gram logo and the unit type "GA 950" as well as the date and time are shown on a field with a blue background. Please check that the correct date and time are displayed.
In order to change the settings for the date, time, formats, units or menu language, you need to press the button on the keyboard (machine symbol) in the lower right corner of the screen (fig. 3). The factory setting for the language is English. When you press the button , the menu for settings for the unit opens (fig.
Setting of clock (time) The clock is set by touching the field with the time under the text "Time" (fig. 7): Fig. 7 Fig. 8 Enter the desired time directly using the numerical keypad and confirm with the "OK" button (fig.
Setting of date format Set the date format by pressing the "DD/MM/YYYY" field (fig. 11). Fig. 11 Fig. 12 The choice between the sequence day/month/year and month/day/year is now shown (fig. 12): Select by pressing. Season: summer time/winter time Setting of the season, i.e. the setting of winter/summer time is done by pressing on the field under the text "Summer time"...
Fig. 15 Fig. 16 Here, you can choose to display temperatures in Celsius or Fahrenheit for all displays in the controls (fig. 16). When you have made all the changes to the settings, then return to the Settings menu (fig. 4) for the unit by pressing the "OK"...
Fig. 20 Fig. 20a Enter a time. In order to jump over a day, the symbol „---„ (fig. 20a) needs to be inserted on the desired day. With "OK", you save what you entered for this weekday, or you can return to the weekly overview (fig.
Further touching of the Master symbol opens a window with an ending time for the program (ready at) on the following day. Selection of ending time for the program A menu is opened in which the ending time for the program is selected, and the default - setting of "Weekday"...
Changing of established date and ending time for the program To do this, press on the "Calendar" field (fig. 26) Fig. 26 Fig. 27 The calendar menu (fig. 27) will be displayed. Here, the date can be changed by touching the date fields. Selections for changing the time can be opened by touching the time window.
Changing of further settings before program start In order to adjust a preconfigured program, touch the button on the keyboard with the Master symbol. The selected symbol is displayed with a blue edge, and the "Settings" button (symbol with sliding button) is shown in blue, which means that it has been activated (fig.
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you must choose selection, see the first section. For example, to disconnect holding you must make the same selection under With "OK" the values are accepted and the menu closed. The selection menu "Save recipe ?" is then shown (fig. 31) Saves the entered values temporarily and accordingly runs the execution of the program activated below only once.
Display during program execution (fig. 32) The top line shows the phase of the program execution currently running depending upon the program selected: Freezing, Storage, Thawing, Proving, Holding The field in the upper right rectangle shows the currently running program phase and the associated remaining (residual) time. A red triangle is shown as an alarm symbol in the event of an alarm. In the window in the middle, the The green bar at the symbol for the currently bottom of the display The current value for the shows the total program temperature or the relative running program is shown at the execution in proportion humidity is shown in the left, in the centre the ending time to the duration. lower right corner for the program and at the right a depending upon the button to interrupt the program. program phase. 765042113 Rev. 001...
Changing a running program Fig. 33 Fig. 34 Touching the program symbol (fig. 33) opens the settings menu (fig. 34), where you can change the specifications for program phases that have not been run yet. Touching the field with the ending time for the program (fig. 35) opens the settings menus for date and time (fig.
Interruption of the currently running program Touching the button causes the currently running program to be interrupted (fig. 36). Fig. 36 Fig. 37 A window opens where for verification purposes you are asked whether the program should really be halted (fig. 37). If ("YES") is selected, the program is stopped.
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Freezing Storage Thawing Proving Holding Fig. 39 Under these, there are fields containing the values for duration, temperature and relative humidity for the respective program phase. By touching the field for the respective program phase, for example, it is selected for the setting of its values. Then the fields, for example , are opened when touched.
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With "OK" the values are accepted and the menu closed. The selection menu "Save recipe ?" is then shown (fig. 41) Saves the entered values temporarily and runs in a corresponding manner the commenced program sequence 1 x. Means that the menu is exited without changes.
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Touching the program symbol (fig. 43) shows a selection of symbols for your own programs (fig. 44). Choose a symbol by touching it, and navigate back and forth between further symbols with "<" or ">". Change for example the picture from or exit the menu without changes with "<".
Manual programs The display start page (fig. 48) will save up to four different symbols. You can activate each one of these program phases separately to for example use the unit as a storage freezer or solely as a proving machine. Fig.
Alarms/error messages If an error arises, an error message window is displayed on the screen, for example a room sensor error, and an acoustic alarm is issued. In order to acknowledge this alarm, you must touch the alarm window (the area with the black background).
Sensor alarms Code Error message Description System reaction Compressor runs for 5 min. Sensor defective, not Room sensor error ON and connected or short-circuited. 5 min. OFF. Defrosting will be 45 min., Sensor defective, not and the evaporator fan will Evaporator sensor error connected or short-circuited.
Alarm log Alarms are stored in the alarm list. To open the alarm list, first push „Settings“ and then push "Alarm" During operation, the alarm list can be accessed by pressing the area of the alarm symbol on the right edge of the picture (marked red in the picture) The last 20 alarms are displayed.
Info I/O: Switching states and sensor values The current values of the sensors and the switching states of the controller outputs can be displayed in the menu „Info I/O“. To display the „Info I/O“ menu, first push the “Settings” button and then the “Info”...
During operation, the Info window can be accessed by pressing the area of the temperature/humidity symbol on the right edge of the picture (marked red in the picture) TEST: Manual switching of the components The outputs of the electronic controller can be switched manually for test purposes. When a button is touched, it appears blue, the output is switched on.
SET: Service parameters The parameters are listed in several pages of the "SET" menu. 765042113 Rev. 001...
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To display the list, first push the “Settings” button and then the “SET” button. Navigation between pages is done by touching the corresponding tabs at the bottom edge: C = Cooling C-H = Cooling/Heating E-F = Evaporator Fan D = Defrost rH = relative Humitity S = System parameter A = Alarm parameter...
Parameter list COOLING Dim. Note Item Minimum compressor on time serv Minimum compressor off time serv Compressor ON->OFF differential - Troom <= SP - C03 ==> 10,0 °K serv FREEZE, STORAGE, RETARD- compressor OFF Compressor OFF->ON differential - Troom >= SP + C04 ==> 10,0 °K serv...
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Item EVAPORATOR FAN Dim. Note Evaporator fan speed, compressor, heater serv and steamer OFF -FREEZE- Evaporator fan speed, compressor, heater serv and steamer OFF -STORAGE- Evaporator fan speed, compressor, heater serv and steamer OFF -THAW- Evaporator fan speed, compressor, heater serv and steamer OFF -PROVE- Evaporator fan speed, compressor, heater...
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Item STEAMER Dim. Note H01 Humidity control serv Humidity control serv Set temperature above which the boiler can -5,0 15,0 °C serv be activated Use external SSR serv 3.5 / Max allowed current in boiler (Imax2) serv Current in boiler to close the water inlet 3.5 / serv valve (Imax1)
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Item SYSTEM Dim. Note Plateau time -THAW- user Plateau time -PROVE- user Starting point acquisition time serv for slope calculation Frame heaters setpoint -30,0 30,0 -5,0 °C serv Frame heaters differential 10,0 °K serv opera No door switch; Normally Open; Door switch NONE, NO, NC Normally Closed...
Entering the serviceparameters, level III The change of the service parameters requires the registration to level "III" as Gram Service. The input window is reached by pressing the "Service" button. Touching the input field opens a numerical keypad. The service password is "6500".
Maintenance of the steam humidifier system The operating characteristics and maintenance intervals of the steam humidifier are mainly dependent on the exising water quality (total hardness, conductivity) and the amount of steam generated since the last maintenance. Different qualities can lengthen or shorten the period. The residues found in the steam cylinder provide an indication of future maintenance intervals.
Cleaning the steam cylinder Disconnect the cabinet at the mains. Empty the cylinder of water. Pull out the yellow plug of the drain hose. Bend the hose down behind the cabinet back, so that the water can be emptied into a bucket or drain. Place the plug in the hose and put the hose in place again.
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Remove all scale and sludge from cylinder When cleaning do not use acids or other chemicals. Remove deposit from the heating electrodes by knocking them (small amounts that remain are acceptable). Inspect the inside of the top part of the cylinder for furring and any electrical bridging (black grooves) between the electrodes and their bushings and remove completely by washing.
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Clean cylinder coarse strainer. Assembling the cylinder: If necessary, replace the o-ring seal between the top and bottom part. Connect upper and lower parts with clamps. Replace the o-ring seal in the bottom of the cylinder, if necessary. Refit cylinder firmly into the base. Connect plugs to the matching electrodes and level sensor.
Refit the cylinder cover. Refit the steam pipe. Switch on the unit and operate for 15 to 30 minutes. Check for any leaks. Replacing electrodes Disassemble the cylinder and open as described in chapter "Cleaning the steam cylinder". Loosen hand nuts and take out old electrodes. Insert new electrodes and fasten hand nuts –...
Reassemble the steam cylinder and fit as desribed in the chapter "Cleaning the steam cylinder". Connect plugs to the matching electrodes and level sensor. Connect hoses for water supply and drain. Brown Blue Black Black Grey Switch on the unit and operate for 15 to 30 minutes. Check for any leaks. Cleaning the pump Disassemble the cylinder and open as described in chapter "Cleaning the steam cylinder".
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Open pump (bajonet joint). Remove residues from discharge hoses and pump. Replace o-ring as necessary. Reassemble the pump. Mount the pump at the base plate. Connect the hoses to the pump. Connect electrical cable to pump. Reassemble the steam cylinder and fit as desribed in the chapter "Cleaning the steam cylinder". Switch on the unit and operate for 15 to 30 minutes.
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Remove the water supply hose by loosening the hose clip. Dismount the solenoid valve from the bracket. Disassemble the solenoid valve, and remove filter and reducer. Clean the parts. If necessary, replace the rubber seal. Assemble the solenoid valve with filter and reducer again. Mount the valve at the bracket and put on the connectors.
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Mount the steam pipe and the cover again as descibed in: "Cleaning the steam cylinder". Connect the water supply again, and check for leaks. 765042113 Rev. 001...
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