REV. E Cooler is Better!TM 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.
AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual INDEX INTRODUCTION 3 CONTROLLER FEATURES OPERATING MODES AUTOMATIC MODE MANUAL MODE OPERATING CYCLES PRINTER (OPTIONAL) PC CONNECTION (OPTIONAL) 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 INSTALLATION OF REMOTE UNITS 5 REQUIREMENTS TO BE MET DURING INSTALLATION (8 STEPS) INSTALLATION AT THE SAME LEVEL INSTALLATION AT DIFFERENT LEVELS CONNECTION PIPING FOR REMOTE CONDENSING UNITS 5 5 6 6 INSTALLATION 7 WARNINGS PREPARATION INSTALLATION LOCATION DIMENSIONS ELECTRICAL
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 22 23 24 25 OPERATION 26 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
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 160o F to 40o F in 90 minutes.
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. The unit will automatically switch into the holding mode at the end of the cycle. OPERATING CYCLES The operator can choose from the following 6 operating cycles: MODE FOOD TEMP.
AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual INSTALLATION OF REMOTE UNITS REQUIREMENTS TO BE MET DURING INSTALLATION (8 STEPS) COMPRESSOR FIG. 1 1. Inclination of the piping. FIG. 2 2. Fastening of brackets on insulated piping. FIG. 3 3. Airtight welding. FIG. 4 4. Create the vacuum and load the line. 5. Check for leaks. 6. Open the shut-off valves (A & B, FIG.4) on both sides of remote unit and of cabinet. 7. Check the exact load of refrigerant in the liquid passage gauge. 8.
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. 7) it is not necessary to insert any siphons. FIG. 7 FIG.
AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual INSTALLATION WARNINGS READ ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT TO INSTALL THE EQUIPMENT. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE UNIT FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORMING 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.
AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual ELECTRICAL AND REFRIGERATION SPECIFICATIONS MODEL VOLTAGE CABINET REMOTE CONSENSER POWER SUPPLY BTU/H AT 14°F EVAP. TEMP. TYPE AMPS CORD & 105°F COND. TEMP. 8 14-4 25,000 MEDIUM TEMP. -10°F/+40°F AP24BC250-3 208/3/60 AP24BCF300-3 208/3/60 8 14-4 50,000 AP40BC350-3 208/3/60 10 14-4 35,000 MEDIUM TEMP. -10°F/+40°F AP40BCF450-3 208/3/60 10 14-4 70,000 MEDIUM/LOW TEMP. -40°F/+40°F MEDIUM/LOW TEMP. -40°F/+40°F NOTES: 1.
AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual l. Make sure that the fans inside the cabinet rotate clockwise. m. Make sure that the cabinet has been leveled. SPACES AROUND THE CABINET • At least 15" clear space is required above the unit for service. • At least 6" clear space is required on both sides of the cabinet. • At least 6" clear space is required on the rear of the cabinet for drain hookup and maintenance.
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. However lower temperatures have a hibernating effect that increases as the temperature drops, thereby gradually reducing bacterial activity until it stops altogether.
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. 3. Crockery or stainless steel cylinders, 6” dia. and 10” max. height, are acceptable. 4. Slack filled Cryovac bags can be used if placed on wire shelves. 5.
AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual CONTROL PANEL FOR MODELS AP24 & AP40 BLAST CHILLERS / SHOCK FREEZERS 12
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 AUTOMATIC CYCLE PROGRAMMING KEYS UP MANUAL CYCLE DOWN UV LIGHT CYCLE SELECT DEFROST CYCLE ENTER PRINT HEAT PROBE CYCLE KEY COMBINATIONS ¾ Initial Programming state – to initially set the device o With the display reading "OFF", press and hold (“START/STOP”) for 5 seconds ¾ Cycles programming state – to initially set the cycles o With
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 ). OFF a. With the display reading "OFF", press ("START/STOP") for a few seconds. INITIAL PROGRAMMING b. To change the language, press press or then SELECT LANGUAGE ENGLISH . c.
AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual INITIAL PROGRAMMING g. To set the day, press or then press SET DAY 03 . h. To set the hour, press or (be sure to continue to press the buttons until the hour and "AM" or "PM" show correctly) then press 03(day) Blinks INITIAL PROGRAMMING SET TIME 10:25 AM . 10(hours) Blinks INITIAL PROGRAMMING i. To set the minutes, press or then press SET TIME 10:25 AM . 25(minutes) Blinks INITIAL PROGRAMMING j.
AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual The low food alarm temperature should be left at 35 oF. However, to make a change: o. To change the temperature, press then press or INITIAL PROGRAMMING SOFT & HARD LOW FOOD ALARM 35 °F 35 Blinks . INITIAL PROGRAMMING p. To change to YES or NO, press or then SHOCK FREEZE? YES * YES Blinks . press * YES for shock freezers (AP24BCF300-3, AP40BCF450-3) NO for blast chillers (AP24BC250-3, AP40BC350-3) and go to step r. q.
AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual For YES, the display will show: The printer baud rate should be left at 1200. However, to make a change: x. To change the baud rate, press press INITIAL PROGRAMMING PRINTER BAUDRATE 1200 or 1200 Blinks then . INITIAL PROGRAMMING y. To change the timing, press press or then PRINT & SAVE EVENTS EVERY 15 MIN 15 Blinks . INITIAL PROGRAMMING z. To change to YES or NO, press press or then PRINT DURING CYCLE NO NO Blinks .
AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual AUTOMATIC SOFT CYCLE PARAMETERS PROGRAMMING The LED for "A" will be "ON". The LED'S for cycles will be blinking. c. Press "ON". . The LED for "SOFT" will be steady d. To change the temperature, press then press or 35 Blinks PARAM. PROGRAMMING AUTOMATIC SOFT CYCLE FOOD TEMPERATURE 40 °F or 40 Blinks PARAM. PROGRAMMING AUTOMATIC SOFT CYCLE HOLDING LOW TEMP. 35 °F or 35 Blinks PARAM. PROGRAMMING AUTOMATIC SOFT CYCLE HOLDING HIGH TEMP.
AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual then press . * 0o F for shock freezers (AP24BCF300-3, AP40BCF450-3) 10o F for blast chillers (AP24BC250-3, AP40BC350-3) k. To change the temperature, press then press or PARAM. PROGRAMMING AUTOMATIC HARD CYCLE HIGH AIR TEMP PART 1 10 °F ** 10 Blinks PARAM. PROGRAMMING AUTOMATIC HARD CYCLE BREAKING TEMP 60 °F 60 Blinks PARAM. PROGRAMMING AUTOMATIC HARD CYCLE LOW AIR TEMP PART 2 28 °F 28 Blinks PARAM.
AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual After about 2 seconds the display will automatically change to: The LED for "A" will be "ON". The LED'S for cycles will be blinking. PARAM. PROGRAMMING AUTOMATIC MODE CHOOSE PROGRAMMING CYCLE button (for shock freezers only). r. Press the The LED for "SHOCK" will be steady "ON". s. To change the temperature, press then press or -15 Blinks PARAM. PROGRAMMING AUTOMATIC SHOCK CYCLE FOOD TEMPERATURE 0 °F or 0 Blinks PARAM.
AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual y. To change the time, press press or then PARAM. PROGRAMMING UV CYCLE CYCLE TIME H 00:30 MIN 00:30 Blinks . PARAM. PROGRAMMING UV CYCLE The display will show: PROGRAMMING COMPLETE DEFROST CYCLE PARAMETERS PROGRAMMING After about 2 seconds the display will automatically change to: The LED for "A" will be "ON". The LED'S for cycles will be blinking. z. Press the button. The LED for "DEFROST" will be steady "ON".
AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual ee. To change the time, press press or then PARAM. PROGRAMMING HEATED PROBE CYCLE HEATING TIME 05 SEC 05 Blinks . PARAM. PROGRAMMING HEATED PROBE CYCLE The display will show: PROGRAMMING COMPLETE After about 2 seconds the display will automatically change to: The LED for "A" will be "ON". The LED'S for cycles will be blinking. ff. PARAM. PROGRAMMING AUTOMATIC MODE CHOOSE PROGRAMMING CYCLE Press to program the manual mode.
AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual PARAM. PROGRAMMING MANUAL SOFT CYCLE The display will show: PROGRAMMING COMPLETE MANUAL HARD CYCLE PARAMETERS PROGRAMMING After about 2 seconds the display will automatically change to: The LED for "M" will be "ON". The LED'S for cycles will be blinking. PARAM. PROGRAMMING MANUAL MODE CHOOSE PROGRAMMING CYCLE mm.Press the button. The LED for "HARD" will be steady "ON". nn. To change the temperature, press then press or PARAM.
AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual tt. To change the temperature, press then press or PARAM. PROGRAMMING MANUAL HARD CYCLE HOLDING LOW TEMP. 35 °F 35 Blinks PARAM. PROGRAMMING MANUAL HARD CYCLE HOLDING HIGH TEMP. 42 °F 42 Blinks . uu. To change the temperature, press then press or . PARAM.
AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual PARAM. PROGRAMMING MANUAL SHOCK CYCLE The display will show: PROGRAMMING COMPLETE After about 2 seconds the display will automatically change to: PARAM. PROGRAMMING 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). 3. RECIPE NAME PROGRAMMING OFF a. With the display reading "OFF", press the button and hold it for 10 seconds.
AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual OPERATION 1. AUTOMATIC MODE - SOFT CHILL OFF a. With the display reading "OFF", press the (“ON/OFF”) button. b. To select the soft cycle, press the appropriate button . The LED for "SOFT" will be steady "ON". c. The LED's for “AUTOMATIC” and “MANUAL” are now blinking.
AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual READY TO START The display will show: PRESS START alternating with 03.07.2006 AIR 1 10:28 AM 75°F 00:00 alternating with h. Press the cycle. PRESS START Blinks ("START/STOP") button to start the R / CHICKEN Y / ROAST BEEF B / CHICKEN G / ROAST BEEF The display will show briefly: STARTING CYCLE . . . Then the display will show: 03.07.
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 in those steps will be the same as before. NOTE: Cycle time can be changed only in Cycle Programming mode. To change the programmed cycle time for any cycle see the instructions on Pages 17 to 25. h.
AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual To perform a hard chill cycle, follow steps 1 or 2 (above), EXCEPT in step 1.b (above) press instead of . 4. SHOCK FREEZE CYCLE To perform a shock freeze cycle, follow steps 1 or 2 (above), EXCEPT in step 1.b (above) press instead of . 5. UV (STERILIZATION) CYCLE a. To perform a UV cycle remove all food, then press the b. Press the UV cycle. OPERATING MODE CHOOSE OPERATING CYCLE (“UV LIGHT”) button. ("START/STOP") button to start the 03.
AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual The defrost cycle runs the evaporator fan for 5 minutes with the door open. OPERATING MODE CHOOSE OPERATING CYCLE a. To perform a defrost cycle, press the ("DEFROST") button. 03.07.2006 12:15 PM DEFROST CYCLE b. Open the door. OPEN THE DOOR! c. Press the defrost cycle. ("START/STOP") button to start the 03.07.2006 12:15 PM DEFROST CYCLE READY TO START The display will show briefly: READY TO START Blinks STARTING CYCLE . . . 03.07.
AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual OPERATING MODE a. To select the heated food probe, press ("HEATED PROBE"). CHOOSE OPERATING CYCLE If the food probe temperature is over 30oF, the display will show: After a few seconds it will go back to reading: HEATED FOOD PROBE NOT NEEDED OPERATING MODE CHOOSE OPERATING CYCLE If the food probe temperature is les than 30oF, the display will show: b. Open the door. c. Press the cycle.
AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual OFF a. With the display reading "OFF", press the (“PRINT”) button. b. To start printing, press the button. ("START/STOP") After a few seconds the display will show: and the printer will be printing. PRINT EVENTS MEMORY READINGS LEFT 249 PRINT EVENTS MEMORY PRINTING . . . 9. TO CLEAR DATA a. To clear existing data that is no longer needed from OFF the controller, from the "OFF" display, press and together for about 10 seconds.
AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual LOADING A ROLL OF PAPER 1. Remove the paper cover by pressing on the groove patterns to pop the front edge up. Lift off the cover. 2. Press the rocker switch to the left. The light will go off. 3. Unroll several inches of paper. 4. Cut a straight edge on the paper roll if it is jagged. This will facilitate the entry of the paper into the printer. 5.
AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual 2. Four small grooves are embossed on each side of the printer cover. Push down on one or both of these areas until the printer cover tilts up, then lift the cover completely off. 3. Push down on the right side of the ribbon cartridge where it is marked “PUSH”. Remove the cartridge. 4. Install the new cartridge. Be sure the cartridge is inserted firmly to prevent weak or irregular printing.
AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual 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. This operation (to be performed every 30 days, max.) can be accomplished using a brush (non-metallic) to remove all the dust and dirt from the condenser fins. Remove the finned grid to gain access to the condenser. Fig.
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AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual PARTS LIST PART # 990059 990060 990074 990075 990103 990104 990105 990108 990129 990134 990137 990145 990147 990150 990155 990156 990159 990161 990178 991014 991025 991037 991042 991043 991044 991045 991046 991047 991048 993018 993024 993025 993038 DESCRIPTION PRINTER RELAY 10 A FINDER (UV) TRANSFORMER 208V/24V/12V TRANSFORMER FOR PRINTER ELECTRONIC BOARD "BLUE SYS" (D) PC CONNECTION BOX CONNECTION CABLE, SERIAL AIR PROBE PT100 EVAPORATOR FANS CO
AP24BC250-3, AP24BCF300-3, AP40BC350-3, AP40BCF450-3 Manual STANDARD WARRANTY AMERICAN PANEL CORP. 5800 S.E. 78th Street, Ocala, Florida 34472-3412 American Panel Corporation products are warranted to the original user installed within the United States and Puerto Rico to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for the applicable period shown in the chart below. NOTE: This Warranty does not apply to altered or misused parts.
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: Go to www.wtxweb.
