American Panel HurriChill AP3BCF30-1 User Manual

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REV. D
TM
Cooler is Better!
USER'S
MANUAL
BLAST CHILLER / SHOCK FREEZER
MODEL AP3BCF30-1
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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  • Page 1 REV. D Cooler is Better! USER’S MANUAL BLAST CHILLER / SHOCK FREEZER MODEL AP3BCF30-1 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

    USING THE HURRICHILL™ TECHNOLOGY BLAST CHILLING SHOCK FREEZING SOFT CHILL CYCLE HARD CHILL CYCLE SHOCK FREEZE CYCLE CONTROL PANEL FOR MODEL AP3BCF30-1 BLAST CHILLER KEYBOARD KEYS KEY COMBINATIONS PROGRAMMING 1. INITIAL PROGRAMMING 2. PROGRAMMING THE CYCLES AUTOMATIC CYCLE PARAMETERS PROGRAMMING (BLAST CHILLER MODE) MANUAL CYCLE PARAMETERS PROGRAMMING (BLAST CHILLER MODE) 3.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    A stainless steel stand (model APS-5) is also available (see page 6) Model AP3BCF30-1 employs a high velocity flow of cooled air to assure even cooling of the entire load of food, and to quickly bring the food temperature through the danger zone in which bacteria multiply rapidly.
  • Page 4: Operating Cycles

    AP3BCF30-1 Manual OPERATING CYCLES The operator can choose from the following 2 operating cycles: END FOOD MODE NOTES TEMPERATURE AIR TEMP. STARTS AT 0 F, RISES TO 28 F TO 35 F WHEN FOOD CORE AUTOMATIC F TO 40 TEMP. REACHES 60...
  • Page 5: Installation

    AP3BCF30-1 Manual INSTALLATION WARNINGS READ AND CAREFULLY FOLLOW ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT TO INSTALL THIS EQUIPMENT. NOTE: Any changes made to the equipment without authorization from the factory will void the warranty. PREPARATION 9 Check the integrity of the unit once it is unpacked 9 Check to make sure the floor is level 9 Check that the available power supply (Voltage, # of phases, Hz, Amps, max.
  • Page 6: Spaces Around The Cabinet

    At least 3" clear space is required on the rear of the cabinet for optimum air flow. x Enough space should be provided in front of the cabinet to fully open the door. AP3BCF30-1 ON THE OPTIONAL APS-5 STAND...
  • Page 7: Using The Hurrichillâ„¢ Technology

    AP3BCF30-1 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 8: Control Panel For Model Ap3Bcf30-1 Blast Chiller

    AP3BCF30-1 Manual CONTROL PANEL FOR MODEL AP3BCF30-1 BLAST CHILLER KEYBOARD KEYS ON/OFF START/STOP A – automatic cycle M – manual cycle UP, DOWN, SELECT, ENTER – programming keys KEY COMBINATIONS ¾ Initial Programming state – to initially set the device o Press and hold “START/STOP”...
  • Page 9: Programming

    AP3BCF30-1 Manual PROGRAMMING 1. INITIAL PROGRAMMING NOTE: Initial programming is preset at the factory (the unit is configured as a blast chiller). Use this section only if changes are desired. If no changes are to be made, skip to Page 8 (2.
  • Page 10: Programming The Cycles

    AP3BCF30-1 Manual The high food alarm temperature should be left at F. However, to make a change: HIGH FOOD ALARM 180 °F 180 Blinks g. To change the temperature, press then press The low food alarm temperature should be left at F (blast chiller configuration).
  • Page 11: Automatic Cycle Parameters Programming (Blast Chiller Mode)

    AP3BCF30-1 Manual AUTOMATIC CYCLE PARAMETERS PROGRAMMING (BLAST CHILLER MODE) PROGRAMMING MODE CHOOSE CYCLE c. Press to program the automatic mode. The display will show for 3 seconds: PROGRAMMING MODE AUTOMATIC CYCLE After 3 seconds – or if ENTER is pressed – the display...
  • Page 12: Manual Cycle Parameters Programming (Blast Chiller Mode)

    AP3BCF30-1 Manual MANUAL CYCLE PARAMETERS PROGRAMMING (BLAST CHILLER MODE) PROGRAMMING MODE CHOOSE CYCLE Press to program the manual mode. The display will show for 3 seconds: PROGRAMMING MODE MANUAL CYCLE After 3 seconds – or if ENTER is pressed – the display...
  • Page 13: Programming The Unit As A Shock Freezer

    AP3BCF30-1 Manual 3. PROGRAMMING THE UNIT AS A SHOCK FREEZER The unit is programmed at the factory as a blast chiller. However it can be reprogrammed as a shock freezer. To accomplish this, go to INITIAL PROGRAMMING on page 8, see step h and set the low food...
  • Page 14: Manual Cycle Parameters Programming (Shock Freezer Mode)

    AP3BCF30-1 Manual HOLDING HIGH TEMP. k. Set the temperature at 3°F by pressing 3 °F 3 Blinks then press PROGRAMMING MODE The display will show: CHOOSE CYCLE MANUAL CYCLE PARAMETERS PROGRAMMING (SHOCK FREEZER MODE) PROGRAMMING MODE CHOOSE CYCLE Press to program the manual mode.
  • Page 15 AP3BCF30-1 Manual HOLDING LOW TEMP. s. Set the temperature at -4°F by pressing -4 °F -4 Blinks then press HOLDING HIGH TEMP. Set the temperature at 3°F by pressing 3 °F 3 Blinks then press PROGRAMMING MODE The display will show:...
  • Page 16: Operation

    AP3BCF30-1 Manual OPERATION 1. AUTOMATIC CYCLE a. With the display reading "OFF", press the (“ON/OFF”) key. AUTOMATIC CHOOSE CYCLE b. To start the cycle, press ("START/STOP") Blinks AUTOMATIC key, or key to select MANUAL cycle. CHOOSE CYCLE MANUAL Then the display will show:...
  • Page 17: Manual Cycle

    AP3BCF30-1 Manual 2. MANUAL CYCLE a. With the display reading "OFF", press the (“ON/OFF”) key. Then the display will show: CHOOSE CYCLE AUTOMATIC AUTOMATIC Blinks CHOOSE CYCLE b. Press key to select MANUAL cycle. MANUAL MANUAL Then the display will show: Blinks Cycle time can be changed only in Programming mode.
  • Page 18 AP3BCF30-1 Manual If the door is open the display will show: DEFROST CYCLE PRESS START c. Press the ("START/STOP") key to start the defrost cycle. 04:59 DEFROST CYCLE Will count The display will now show: REMAINING TIME 04:59 down to 00:00...
  • Page 19: Maintenance And Cleaning

    AP3BCF30-1 Manual MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING CLEANING THE CONDENSER For correct and efficient operation of the blast chiller, it is necessary that the condenser be kept clean so that air can circulate around it freely and come into contact with the whole of its surface.
  • Page 20: Wiring Diagrams

    AP3BCF30-1 Manual WIRING DIAGRAMS...
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  • Page 23: Parts List

    AP3BCF30-1 Manual PARTS LIST PART # DESCRIPTION 990100 ELECTRONIC BOARD AP3 (A) 990108 AIR PROBE PT 100 990176 COMPRESSOR ASPERA (R404A REFRIGERANT) 990124 COND. FAN MOTOR 990133 EVAPORATOR FAN 990137 FOOD PROBE (NOT HEATED) 990147 MAGNETIC DOOR SWITCH 990150 RELAY 10 A FINDER...
  • Page 24: 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™...

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