Summary of Contents for American Panel Blast Chiller AP40BC250-12
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REV. C Cooler is Better! INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Manual BLAST CHILLERS MODEL AP40BC250-12 MODEL AP40BC250-2-12 MODEL BCCP-1 MODEL BCCP-2 MODEL BCIP 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...
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Thank you, and congratulations on your purchase of an American Panel blast chiller. We take great pride in engineering and manufacturing each of our products. With the goal of providing the highest accuracy and quality possible, our state-of-the-art manufacturing and quality control facility enables us to continually explore new technologies so that we can provide you with the finest equipment in the industry.
INTRODUCTION A. Introduction The Models AP40BC250-12, AP40BC250-2-12, BCCP-1, BCCP-2, and BCIP Blast Chillers are used to rapidly chill cooked foods to temperatures suitable for storage in a refrigerator. Blast chillers are sophisticated refrigeration machines capable of lowering the core temperature of most foods from 160°F to 38°F in less than two hours. Blast chilling operations employ high velocity cooled air flow to assure even cooling of the entire food product, and to quickly bring the food temperature through the danger zone in which bacteria multiply rapidly.
After receipt of shipment, carefully and safely remove the unit from the package. Check the containing 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.
B.2. Single Unit Installation AP40BC250-12 And BCCP-1 B.2.1. Install Coil Assembly Frame DRAWING # 2 2. Secure the frame to the back of the box with self-tapping 8/32” stainless steel screws (see DRAWING # 3). 3. Insert the drain pan (see PHOTO #1, page 4) with the drain pipe through the drain hole previously drilled. 1.
INSTALLATION B.2.2. Install Fan Assembly Frame 1. Insert the fan assembly frame into the door hinge side of the box with the fans facing the interior of the box (see DRAWING # 4). Push the assembly tight to the side wall leaving ¼” space at the front and rear panels. Note the three holes on the stainless steel angle frame (at the top of the horizontal cross brace on the vertical surface at the back of the frame).
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INSTALLATION 3. Seal the spaces between frames and side box panels by tightening the butterfly ¼” nuts on the provided seal brackets (see PHOTO #3 page 8). 4. Make the electrical connections (page 8) and install the refrigeration unit (page 13). 5.
5”. Secure the bulb of the thermostat with cable ties to minimize risk of breakage of the capillary tube caused by vibration. NOTE: If the door switches are not installed by the box supplier, mount the ones provided by American Panel Corporation as shown on page 9, DRAWING #6 and page 12, PHOTO #7.
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NOTE: Route the micro-switch (B) wires through the wall and bring them inside the box at approx. 6” above the door. Insulate the wall hole (s) with silicone or grommets. Take precaution to protect the heater wires inside the door frame. COLOR CODE CHART PLUG/CONNECTOR PLUG/CONNECTOR DESTINATION...
B.3. Double Unit Installation AP40BC250-2-12, BCCP-2, And BCIP Installation procedures are similar with the ones for the single unit. Each of the two evaporators is fed by one condensing unit. Both single units installed in a double box are controlled by one electronic controller. The difference is made by the double number of power cables and air probe cables.
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INSTALLATION PHOTO #7 Door magnetic switch on the left; Magnet on the right PHOTO #8...
C. Refrigeration Unit Installation C.1. Preparation Check the integrity of the unit once it is unpacked Check to make sure the floor is leveled Check that the available power supply corresponds to the ratings on the unit’s nameplates and correctly rated electrical protection is provided.
INSTALLATION electrical power supplies. Each wire must be connected to its corresponding terminal. The ground wire must be connected to an efficient ground terminal. C.3. Refrigeration Lines Installation Follow the steps below to assure a proper installation. 1. Minimum pipe inclination has to be provided. 2.
C.3.1. Installation At The Same Level If the condensing unit is going to be installed at the same level with the cabinet, follow the instructions in the FIG #5 C.3.2. 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.
INSTALLATION The specified piping diameters (see chart below) from the remote condensing unit to the cabinet is adequate for a separation of up to 60 feet. For greater distances, contact the factory for instructions. Supply Line Intake Line **Note: The insulation used on the piping must be of high quality and must have closed cells.
D. Programming The Controller Read and carefully follow all of the instructions in this manual before attempting to install this equipment. Installation must be performed by a qualified Service Agency approved and authorized by American Panel Corporation. Doing otherwise may void the warranty.
PROGRAMMING D.3. Programming Modes All American Panel Corporation blast chillers are initially programmed at the factory. These settings may be considered standard for AP40BC250-12, AP40BC250-2-12, BCCP-1, BCCP-2, and BCIP units. However, the customer may change any of these settings as indicated by necessity.
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Note: If the entered access code is not correct, the controller will ask the operator to re-enter the code. Wait five seconds and then re-enter the access code. If the correct code is entered, the controller will give a short beep and display the message: Press to confirm the new access code.
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PROGRAMMING Note: If more than one chiller is connected to the PC, each chiller must have a different ID number. Thirty-two ID numbers are available. Note: The number of food probes you set should be equal with the number of food probes available on the unit. AP40BC250-12 and BCCP-1 units are standard equipped with one air probe;...
FOR AN EXPLANATION OF THE BLAST CHILLING MODES REFER TO CHAPTER D.1. PAGE 17 OF THIS MANUAL. Note: All American Panel Corporation blast chillers are initially programmed at the facility. These settings may be considered standard for AP40BC250-12, AP40BC250-2-12, BCCP-1, BCCP-2, and BCIP units (See Appendix 1).
PROGRAMMING Note: The third part of the cycle is the holding mode. After the food reaches the temperature at “SETTING 6” the unit will keep the food at a safe temperature until it will be removed from the unit and stored. D.5.2.
Note: The second part of the cycle is the holding mode. D.5.3. Parameter Programming For Defrost Cycle If the defrost cycle type is set to electric, the controller will display: If the defrost cycle type is set to “Air Flow” the controller will display: buttons to increase or decrease the low air temperature (cut out) setting for the second part of the cycle.
PROGRAMMING D.5.4. Parameter Programming For UV Cycle Note: The UV cycle is an optional feature. Program the UV cycle only if the unit is equipped with a Germicidal Lamp. D.5.5. Parameter Programming For Print Cycle Note: If the print mode is ON, the printer will print events at preset time intervals. If the print mode is set , the events will be saved in the controller’s memory.
D.6.1. Setting The Food Probe Alarms The display will show: If your unit is equipped with additional food probes, repeat the previous procedure for the rest of the food probes: Yellow, Blue, and Green. D.6.2. Setting The Air Probe Alarm Note: The Air Probe Alarm temperature set points are critical for the good functioning of the refrigeration system.
PROGRAMMING Note: Do not press before pressing character press E. Printer (Optional) NOTE: The printer is delivered fully installed E.1. Loading A Roll Of Paper 1. Remove the printer cover by pressing on the groove patterns to pop the front edge up. Lift off the cover. 2.
1. It is possible to insert the ribbon cartridge if there is already paper in the printer. 2. Hold the cartridge at each end with thumb and forefinger and slide it over the paper and into the printer compartment be sure the paper goes between the ribbon cartridge and the ink ribbon.
OPERATING F. Operating And Maintaining The Unit F.1. 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. Plastic containers will increase the chilling time by 10%. 3.
F.2. Operating Note: The instructions below contain screens with the exact messages displayed by the controller during operating procedure. Follow the notes located to the right of these screens. F.2.1. Automatic Cycle Make sure the controller is in OFF mode. Press The controller will display the greeting message.
OPERATING recipes into the controller’s memory. To skip these steps press enter for each probe color. To set the recipe for each probe use when done to move to the next probe. After the recipes have been set for all four probes the controller will alternately display the food temperature screen Note: For an explanation of the displayed parameters see Fig.8, page...
F.2.4. UV Cycle Make sure the unit is on and the display shows: At the end of the cycle the controller will beep and display the message: F.2.5. Print Cycle Note: If the reading is “0”, the memory is full and should be either printed out or erased. A reading of “250” indicates that the memory is empty.
OPERATING F.2.6. Error Messages And Troubleshooting Problems beyond the routine maintenance would probably involve the refrigeration system or the control system. It is recommended to contact the factory for assistance if this should occur. Note that the warranty would be voided if these components are serviced by other than trained technicians approved by the manufacturer.
2. Always disconnect the unit from the power source before attempting any service or maintenance. 3. Repairs should be performed by a qualified service agency approved by American Panel Corporation. 4. Any changes made to the equipment without the written authorization from the factory will void the warranty.
Food probes, UV and incandescent lamps 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™...
Appendixes Appendix 1 Settings Record for AP40BC250-12, AP40BC250-2-12, BCCP-1, BCCP-2, and BCIP The first column shows typical settings. These are in accord with the settings given in this manual for programming. If your own experience with your own recipes indicates the need for different settings, it is suggested that you record these settings on this form, along with the resulting temperatures and a description of the product.
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