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American Panel HurriChill AP24BC250-3 User Manual

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Cooler is Better!
USER'S
MANUAL
BLAST CHILLERS (SHOCK FREEZERS)
TM
MODEL AP24BC250-3
MODEL AP24BCF300-3
MODEL AP40BC350-3
MODEL AP40BCF450-3
American Panel Corporation
5800 S.E. 78th Street, Ocala, Florida 34472-3412
Phone: (352) 245-7055 Fax: (352) 245-0726
E-mail:
service@americanpanel.com
REV. E

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  • Page 1 REV. E Cooler is Better! USER’S MANUAL BLAST CHILLERS (SHOCK FREEZERS) MODEL AP24BC250-3 MODEL AP24BCF300-3 MODEL AP40BC350-3 MODEL AP40BCF450-3 American Panel Corporation 5800 S.E. 78th Street, Ocala, Florida 34472-3412 Phone: (352) 245-7055 Fax: (352) 245-0726 E-mail: service@americanpanel.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual INDEX INTRODUCTION CONTROLLER FEATURES OPERATING MODES AUTOMATIC MODE MANUAL MODE OPERATING CYCLES PRINTER (OPTIONAL) PC CONNECTION (OPTIONAL) INSTALLATION OF REMOTE UNITS REQUIREMENTS TO BE MET DURING INSTALLATION (8 STEPS) INSTALLATION AT THE SAME LEVEL INSTALLATION AT DIFFERENT LEVELS...
  • Page 3 AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual MANUAL SOFT CYCLE PARAMETERS PROGRAMMING MANUAL HARD CYCLE PARAMETERS PROGRAMMING MANUAL SHOCK CYCLE PARAMETERS PROGRAMMING 3. RECIPE NAME PROGRAMMING OPERATION 1. AUTOMATIC MODE - SOFT CHILL 2. MANUAL MODE - SOFT CHILL 3. HARD CHILL CYCLE 4.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual INTRODUCTION Blast Chiller Models AP24BC250-3 and AP40BC350-3 are used to rapidly chill cooked foods to temperatures suitable for refrigerated storage. They are capable of lowering the core temperature of most foods from 160 F to 40 F in 90 minutes.

  • Page 5: Manual Mode

    AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual MANUAL MODE Operating time is set manually, by the operator, for the meal that has been chosen. Air temperature is controlled by the air probe. If the food probes have been inserted into the food they will provide temperature readouts only.

  • Page 6: Installation Of Remote Units

    AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual INSTALLATION OF REMOTE UNITS REQUIREMENTS TO BE MET DURING INSTALLATION (8 STEPS) COMPRESSOR FIG. 1 FIG. 2 1. Inclination of the piping. 2. Fastening of brackets on insulated piping. FIG. 3 FIG. 4 3. Airtight welding.

  • Page 7: Installation At Different Levels

    AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual INSTALLATION AT DIFFERENT LEVELS If the remote condensing unit is installed at a higher level than the cabinet (FIG. 6) insert a siphon in the return line at every 6 ft. of difference in height. If the remote condensing unit is installed at a lower level than the cabinet (FIG.

  • Page 8: Installation

    ANY SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE. INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE AGENCY APPROVED & AUTHORIZED BY AMERICAN PANEL CORPORATION. DOING OTHERWISE MAY VOID THE WARRANTY. Note: Any changes made to the equipment without authorization from the factory will void the warranty.

  • Page 9: Electrical And Refrigeration Specifications

    AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual ELECTRICAL AND REFRIGERATION SPECIFICATIONS CABINET REMOTE CONSENSER MODEL VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY BTU/H AT 14°F EVAP. TEMP. TYPE AMPS CORD & 105°F COND. TEMP. MEDIUM TEMP. -10°F/+40°F AP24BC250-3 208/3/60 14-4 25,000 MEDIUM/LOW TEMP. -40°F/+40°F AP24BCF300-3 208/3/60...

  • Page 10: Spaces Around The Cabinet

    3. By the end of the cycle the unit should have pulled down to 0 F (AP24BCF300-3, AP40BCF450-3) or 10 F (AP24BC250-3, AP40BC350-3). It should have been cycling between 0 F and 10 F (AP24BCF300-3, AP40BCF450-3) or between 10 F and 20 F (AP24BC250-3, AP40BC350-3) and the sight glass must be clear.

  • Page 11: Using The Hurrichill™ Technology

    AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual USING THE HURRICHILL™ TECHNOLOGY BLAST CHILLING All cooked food rapidly loses its quality and aroma if it is not served promptly. Natural bacteria growth, the main reason why food becomes stale, takes place at an exponential rate between 140°F and 40°F.

  • Page 12: Panning And Loading

    AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual PANNING AND LOADING PANNING 1. Standard pan depth is 2-1/2”. Other depths can be used but are not recommended as their use would require an increase in the cycle time. 2. Stainless steel or aluminum pans are recommended, as plastic containers will increase the chilling time.
  • Page 13 AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual CONTROL PANEL FOR MODELS AP24 & AP40 BLAST CHILLERS / SHOCK FREEZERS...

  • Page 14: Keyboard Keys

    AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual KEYBOARD KEYS ON/OFF & START/STOP CYCLE KEYS ON/OFF SOFT CYCLE START/STOP HARD CYCLE SHOCK CYCLE PROGRAMMING KEYS AUTOMATIC CYCLE MANUAL CYCLE DOWN UV LIGHT CYCLE SELECT DEFROST CYCLE ENTER PRINT HEAT PROBE CYCLE KEY COMBINATIONS ¾...

  • Page 15: Programming

    AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual PROGRAMMING 1. INITIAL PROGRAMMING NOTE: Initial programming is preset at the factory. Use this section only if changes are desired. If no changes are to be made, skip to Page 17 ( 2. Programming the cycles ).
  • Page 16 To change the temperature, press -35 Blinks -35 °F * then press *- 35 F for shock freezers (AP24BCF300-3, AP40BCF450-3) F for blast chillers (AP24BC250-3, AP40BC350-3) INITIAL PROGRAMMING m. To change the number of probes, press FOOD PROBES NUMBER? 1 Blinks then press NOTE: Standard configuration has only one food probe.
  • Page 17 SHOCK FREEZE? YES Blinks YES * press * YES for shock freezers (AP24BCF300-3, AP40BCF450-3) NO for blast chillers (AP24BC250-3, AP40BC350-3) and go to step r. INITIAL PROGRAMMING SHOCK FREEZE q. To change the temperature, press LOW FOOD ALARM -5 Blinks -5 °F...

  • Page 18: Programming The Cycles

    AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual For YES, the display will show: The printer baud rate should be left at 1200. INITIAL PROGRAMMING However, to make a change: PRINTER BAUDRATE 1200 Blinks 1200 x. To change the baud rate, press then...

  • Page 19: Automatic Soft Cycle Parameters Programming

    AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual AUTOMATIC SOFT CYCLE PARAMETERS PROGRAMMING The LED for "A" will be "ON". PARAM. PROGRAMMING AUTOMATIC MODE The LED'S for cycles will be blinking. CHOOSE PROGRAMMING CYCLE c. Press . The LED for "SOFT" will be steady "ON".

  • Page 20: Automatic Shock Cycle Parameters Programming

    AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual then press F for shock freezers (AP24BCF300-3, AP40BCF450-3) F for blast chillers (AP24BC250-3, AP40BC350-3) PARAM. PROGRAMMING AUTOMATIC HARD CYCLE k. To change the temperature, press HIGH AIR TEMP PART 1 10 Blinks 10 °F **...

  • Page 21: Uv Light Cycle Parameters Programming

    AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual After about 2 seconds the display will automatically PARAM. PROGRAMMING change to: AUTOMATIC MODE The LED for "A" will be "ON". CHOOSE The LED'S for cycles will be blinking. PROGRAMMING CYCLE r. Press the button (for shock freezers only).

  • Page 22: Defrost Cycle Parameters Programming

    AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual PARAM. PROGRAMMING UV CYCLE y. To change the time, press then CYCLE TIME 00:30 Blinks 00:30 MIN press PARAM. PROGRAMMING The display will show: UV CYCLE PROGRAMMING COMPLETE DEFROST CYCLE PARAMETERS PROGRAMMING After about 2 seconds the display will automatically PARAM.

  • Page 23: Manual Soft Cycle Parameters Programming

    AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual PARAM. PROGRAMMING HEATED PROBE CYCLE ee. To change the time, press then HEATING TIME 05 Blinks 05 SEC press PARAM. PROGRAMMING The display will show: HEATED PROBE CYCLE PROGRAMMING COMPLETE After about 2 seconds the display will automatically PARAM.

  • Page 24: Manual Hard Cycle Parameters Programming

    LOW AIR TEMP PART 1 0 Blinks 0 °F * then press F for shock freezers (AP24BCF300-3, AP40BCF450-3) F for blast chillers (AP24BC250-3, AP40BC350-3) PARAM. PROGRAMMING MANUAL HARD CYCLE oo. To change the temperature, press HIGH AIR TEMP PART 1 10 Blinks 10 °F **...

  • Page 25: Manual Shock Cycle Parameters Programming

    AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual PARAM. PROGRAMMING MANUAL HARD CYCLE To change the temperature, press HOLDING LOW TEMP. 35 Blinks 35 °F then press PARAM. PROGRAMMING MANUAL HARD CYCLE uu. To change the temperature, press HOLDING HIGH TEMP. 42 Blinks 42 °F...

  • Page 26: Recipe Name Programming

    AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual PARAM. PROGRAMMING The display will show: MANUAL SHOCK CYCLE PROGRAMMING COMPLETE After about 2 seconds the display will automatically PARAM. PROGRAMMING change to: MANUAL MODE CHOOSE PROGRAMMING CYCLE NOTE: PROGRAMMING FOR "DEFROST", "UV" & "HEAT PROBE" WILL BE THE SAME IN MANUAL MODE AS IT IS IN AUTOMATIC MODE (see pages 20-22).

  • Page 27: Operation

    AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual OPERATION 1. AUTOMATIC MODE - SOFT CHILL a. With the display reading "OFF", press the (“ON/OFF”) button. b. To select the soft cycle, press the appropriate button OPERATING MODE CHOOSE . The LED for "SOFT" will be steady "ON".

  • Page 28: Manual Mode - Soft Chill

    AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual READY TO START The display will show: PRESS START PRESS ernating with START 03.07.2006 10:28 AM Blinks AIR 1 75°F 00:00 ernating with R / CHICKEN 140°F Y / ROAST BEEF 143°F h. Press the ("START/STOP") button to start the...

  • Page 29: Hard Chill Cycle

    AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual F INSTEAD OF AUTOMATIC you wish to select a MANUAL cycle, perform steps 1.a, 1.b, 1.c, 1.d, 1.e, 1f and 1.g (above), except in step 1.c press button instead of button . The LED for "MANUAL" will then be steady "ON". The readouts...

  • Page 30: Shock Freeze Cycle

    AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual To perform a hard chill cycle, foll ow steps 1 or 2 (above), EXCEPT in step 1.b (above) press instead of . SHOCK FREEZE CYCLE To perform a shock freeze cycle, follo w steps 1 or 2 (above), EXCEPT in step 1.b (above) press instead of .

  • Page 31: Heated Food Probe

    AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual The defrost cycle runs the ev aporator fan for 5 minutes with the door open. OPERATING MODE CHOOSE a. To perform a def rost cycle, press the OPERATING CYCLE ("DEFROST") button. 03.07.2006 12:15 PM b. Open the door.

  • Page 32: Preparing And Using The Optional Printer

    AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual OPERATING MODE To select the heated food probe, press CHOOSE ("HEATED PROBE"). OPERATING CYCLE If the food probe temperature is over 30 F, the display HEATED FOOD PROBE NOT NEEDED will show: After a few seconds it will go back o reading:...

  • Page 33: To Clear Data

    AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual With the display reading "OFF", press the (“PRINT”) button. PRINT EVENTS MEMORY b. To start printing, press the ("START/STOP") READINGS LEFT button. After a few seconds the display will show: PRINT EVENTS MEMORY PRINTING . . .

  • Page 34: Loading A Roll Of Paper

    AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual LOADING A ROLL OF PAPER 1. Remove the paper cover by pressing on the groove p atterns to pop the front edge up. Lift off the cover. 2. Press the rocker switch to the left. T he light will go off.

  • Page 35: Replacing The Ribbon (With Paper In The Printer)

    AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual Four small grooves are embossed on each side o f the printer cover. Push down on one or both of these areas until the printer cover tilts up, then lift the cover comp letely off.

  • Page 36: Cleaning The Storage Compartment

    AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual or correct and efficient operation of the blast chiller, it is necessary that the condenser be kept clean so that air can circulate around it fre ely and come into contact with the whole of its surface.
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  • Page 39 AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual...

  • Page 40: Computer Connection

    AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual COMPUTER CONNECTION...

  • Page 41: Parts List

    AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual PARTS LIST PART # DESCRIPTION 990059 PRINTER 990060 RELAY 10 A FINDER (UV) 990074 TRANSFORMER 208V/24V/12V 990075 TRANSFORMER FOR PRINTER 990103 ELECTRONIC BOARD "BLUE SYS" (D) 990104 PC CONNECTION BOX 990105 CONNECTION CABLE, SERIAL 990108...

  • Page 42: Standard Warranty

    NONE NONE American Panel Corporation agrees to repair or replace at its option, FOB Factory, any part which proves to be defective due to defects in material or workmanship during the warranty period, providing the equipment has been properly installed, maintained and operated in accordance with the HurriChill™...

  • Page 43: Ordering Printer Supplies (Ribbon & Paper)

    AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual ORDERING PRINTER SUPPLIES (RIBBON & PAPER) Replacement paper and ribbons for the optional printer for your blast chiller can be ordered from a local distributor of Weigh-Tronix supplies. To locate a distributor near you: If you have access to the internet: ƒ...

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