REV. A Cooler is Better!TM USER’S MANUAL BLAST CHILLERS/SHOCK FREEZERS MODEL AP120BC1000-3 MODEL AP120BCF1300-3 American Panel Corporation 5800 S.E. 78th Street, Ocala, Florida 34472-3412 Phone: (352) 245-7055 Fax: (352) 245-0726 E-mail: service@americanpanel.
AP120BC1000-3/ AP120BCF1300-3 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 AND REFRIGERATION SPECI
AP120BC1000-3/ AP120BCF1300-3 Manual PROGRAMMING 15 1. INITIAL PROGRAMMING 2. PROGRAMMING THE CYCLES AUTOMATIC SOFT CYCLE PARAMETERS PROGRAMMING AUTOMATIC HARD CYCLE PARAMETERS PROGRAMMING AUTOMATIC SHOCK CYCLE PARAMETERS PROGRAMMING UV LIGHT CYCLE PARAMETERS PROGRAMMING DEFROST CYCLE PARAMETERS PROGRAMMING HEATED PROBE CYCLE PARAMETERS PROGRAMMING MANUAL SOFT CYCLE PARAMETERS PROGRAMMING MANUAL HARD CYCLE PARAMETERS PROGRAMMING MANUAL SHOCK CYCLE PARAMETERS PROGRAMMING 3.
AP120BC1000-3/ AP120BCF1300-3 Manual INTRODUCTION Blast Chiller Model AP120BC1000-3 is used to rapidly chill cooked foods to temperatures suitable for refrigerated storage. It is capable of lowering the core temperature of most foods from 160o F to 40o F in 90 minutes. Chiller/Freezer AP120BCF1300-3 has the same chilling capabilities as the Blast Chiller and, when the shock freezing option is selected, is capable of lowering the core temperature of most foods from 160o F to 0o F in 4 hours.
AP120BC1000-3/ AP120BCF1300-3 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.
AP120BC1000-3/ AP120BCF1300-3 Manual INSTALLATION OF REMOTE UNITS REQUIREMENTS TO BE MET DURING INSTALLATION (8 STEPS) COMPRESSOR FIG. 2 FIG. 1 2. Fastening of brackets on insulated piping. 1. Inclination of the 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.
AP120BC1000-3/ AP120BCF1300-3 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.
AP120BC1000-3/ AP120BCF1300-3 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. Note: Any changes made to the equipment without authorization from the factory will void the warranty.
AP120BC1000-3/ AP120BCF1300-3 Manual ELECTRICAL AND REFRIGERATION SPECIFICATIONS MODEL VOLTAGE AP120BC1000-3 208/3/60 AP120BCF1300-3 208/3/60 CABINET POWER SUPPLY AMPS CORD 24 10-4 24 10-4 REMOTE CONDENSER BTU/H AT 14°F EVAP. TEMP. TYPE & 105°F COND. TEMP. 110,000 MEDIUM TEMP. -10°F/+40°F 180,000 MEDIUM/LOW TEMP. -40°F/+40°F NOTES: 1. The condensing unit and the cabinet must be connected to separate electrical power supplies. 2.
AP120BC1000-3/ AP120BCF1300-3 Manual 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. • Enough space should be provided in front of the cabinet to fully open the door. The same space should be provided on the back of the cabinet for units with pass-thru doors.
AP120BC1000-3/ AP120BCF1300-3 Manual STARTING & TESTING THE UNIT 1. To charge the unit, use the "HARD" cycle and the "MANUAL" mode. Set for two hours of operation to allow enough time to fully charge the unit. IMPORTANT: Immediately after starting the unit, check that the evaporator fans inside the cabinet are rotating CLOCKWISE. Check if the fans in the condensing unit are rotating in accordance with the arrows on the blades. Improper rotation will damage the unit and void the warranty. 2.
AP120BC1000-3/ AP120BCF1300-3 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.
AP120BC1000-3/ AP120BCF1300-3 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.
AP120BC1000-3/ AP120BCF1300-3 Manual CONTROL PANEL FOR MODELS AP120BC1000-3 / AP120BCF1300-3 BLAST CHILLERS / SHOCK FREEZERS 13
AP120BC1000-3/ AP120BCF1300-3 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 the display reading "OF
AP120BC1000-3/ AP120BCF1300-3 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 (5 sec.). INITIAL PROGRAMMING b. To change the language, press press or then SELECT LANGUAGE ENGLISH . c. Enter the default password by pressing, in order, the and buttons.
AP120BC1000-3/ AP120BCF1300-3 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. To change the number of probes, press then press or k.
AP120BC1000-3/ AP120BCF1300-3 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 (AP120BCF1300-3) NO for blast chillers (AP120BC1000-3), and go to step r. q.
AP120BC1000-3/ AP120BCF1300-3 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 . INITIAL PROGRAMMING aa.
AP120BC1000-3/ AP120BCF1300-3 Manual 2. PROGRAMMING THE CYCLES OFF . a. With the display reading "OFF", press b. Enter the password (see page 14), then press PARAM. PROGRAMMING ENTER PASSWORD *** . 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 or PARAM.
AP120BC1000-3/ AP120BCF1300-3 Manual AUTOMATIC HARD 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. PARAM. PROGRAMMING AUTOMATIC MODE CHOOSE PROGRAMMING CYCLE button. The LED for "HARD" will i. Press the be steady "ON". j. To change the temperature, press then press or PARAM. PROGRAMMING AUTOMATIC HARD CYCLE LOW AIR TEMP PART 1 0 °F * 0 Blinks PARAM.
AP120BC1000-3/ AP120BCF1300-3 Manual . PARAM. PROGRAMMING AUTOMATIC HARD CYCLE HOLDING HIGH TEMP. 42 °F The display will show: PARAM. PROGRAMMING AUTOMATIC HARD CYCLE q. To change the temperature, press then press or 42 Blinks PROGRAMMING COMPLETE AUTOMATIC SHOCK 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. PARAM. PROGRAMMING AUTOMATIC MODE CHOOSE PROGRAMMING CYCLE r.
AP120BC1000-3/ AP120BCF1300-3 Manual UV LIGHT 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. PARAM. PROGRAMMING AUTOMATIC MODE CHOOSE PROGRAMMING CYCLE button. The LED for "UV LIGHT" x. Press the will be steady "ON". y. To change the time, press press or then PARAM. PROGRAMMING UV CYCLE CYCLE TIME H 00:30 MIN 00:30 Blinks . PARAM.
AP120BC1000-3/ AP120BCF1300-3 Manual HEATED PROBE 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. PARAM. PROGRAMMING AUTOMATIC MODE CHOOSE PROGRAMMING CYCLE button. The LED for "HEATED dd. Press the PROBE" will be steady "ON". ee. To change the temperature, press then press ff. 30 Blinks PARAM. PROGRAMMING HEATED PROBE CYCLE HEATING TIME 05 SEC 05 Blinks .
AP120BC1000-3/ AP120BCF1300-3 Manual kk. To change the time, press press ll. or then PARAM. PROGRAMMING MANUAL SOFT CYCLE TOTAL TIME H 01:30 MIN 01:30 Blinks PARAM. PROGRAMMING MANUAL SOFT CYCLE HOLDING LOW TEMP 35 °F 35 Blinks PARAM. PROGRAMMING MANUAL SOFT CYCLE HOLDING HIGH TEMP 42 °F 42 Blinks . To change the temperature, press then press or . mm.To change the temperature, press or . then press PARAM.
AP120BC1000-3/ AP120BCF1300-3 Manual rr. To change the temperature, press then press then press or PARAM. PROGRAMMING MANUAL HARD CYCLE HIGH AIR TEMP PART 2 35 °F 35 Blinks PARAM. PROGRAMMING MANUAL HARD CYCLE TIME 2 H 01:00 MIN 01:00 Blinks PARAM. PROGRAMMING MANUAL HARD CYCLE HOLDING LOW TEMP. 35 °F 35 Blinks PARAM. PROGRAMMING MANUAL HARD CYCLE HOLDING HIGH TEMP. 42 °F 42 Blinks . To change the time, press press 28 Blinks . ss. To change the temperature, press tt. or PARAM.
AP120BC1000-3/ AP120BCF1300-3 Manual zz. To change the time, press press or then PARAM. PROGRAMMING MANUAL SHOCK CYCLE TOTAL TIME H 04:00 MIN 04:00 Blinks PARAM. PROGRAMMING MANUAL SHOCK CYCLE HOLDING LOW TEMP. -4 °F -4 Blinks . aaa.To change the temperature, press then press . bbb.To change the temperature, press then press or or PARAM. PROGRAMMING MANUAL SHOCK CYCLE HOLDING HIGH TEMP. 3 °F 3 Blinks . PARAM.
AP120BC1000-3/ AP120BCF1300-3 Manual 3. RECIPE NAME PROGRAMMING OFF a. With the display reading "OFF", press the button and hold it for 10 seconds. b. Enter your password (see page 14), then press RECIPES PROGRAMMING . c. Press ENTER PASSWORD *** or to change to the desired recipe number (from 1 to 150), then press move you to the "NAME" line. d. Using or required, then press 1 Blinks which will type the letters or numbers .
AP120BC1000-3/ AP120BCF1300-3 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.
AP120BC1000-3/ AP120BCF1300-3 Manual READY TO START The display will show: PRESS START alternating with 03.07.2006 AIR 1 AIR 2 AIR 3 alternating with h. Press the cycle. ("START/STOP") button to start the The display will show briefly: 10:28 AM 75°F 76°F 74°F PRESS START Blinks 00:00 R / CHICKEN Y / ROAST BEEF B / CHICKEN G / ROAST BEEF 140°F 143°F 141°F 142°F STARTING CYCLE . . . 03.07.
AP120BC1000-3/ AP120BCF1300-3 Manual 2. MANUAL MODE - SOFT CHILL 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.
AP120BC1000-3/ AP120BCF1300-3 Manual 3. HARD CHILL CYCLE 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. OPTIONAL 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.
AP120BC1000-3/ AP120BCF1300-3 Manual 6. DEFROST CYCLE 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.
AP120BC1000-3/ AP120BCF1300-3 Manual 7. HEATED FOOD PROBE 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.
AP120BC1000-3/ AP120BCF1300-3 Manual 8. PREPARING AND USING THE OPTIONAL PRINTER 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.
AP120BC1000-3/ AP120BCF1300-3 Manual PRINTER NOTE: The optional printer is delivered fully installed 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.
AP120BC1000-3/ AP120BCF1300-3 Manual REPLACING THE RIBBON (NO PAPER IN THE PRINTER) 1. Turn the printer OFF. 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.
AP120BC1000-3/ AP120BCF1300-3 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. 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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AP120BC1000-3/ AP120BCF1300-3 Manual PARTS LIST PART # 990059 990074 990075 990217 990104 990105 990108 990219 990134 990137 990145 990147 990191 990205 990155 990156 990159 990161 990178 990197 991037 991044 991045 993025 993042 993043 993044 DESCRIPTION PRINTER TRANSFORMER 208V/24V/12V TRANSFORMER FOR PRINTER ELECTRONIC BOARD "BLUE SYS" (D) PC CONNECTION BOX CONNECTION CABLE, SERIAL AIR PROBE PT100 CONTACTOR AP120 EVAPORATOR FAN FOOD PROBE – NON HEATED FOOD PROBE – HEATED MAGNETIC DOOR SWITCH RELAY DOOR
AP120BC1000-3/ AP120BCF1300-3 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.
AP120BC1000-3/ AP120BCF1300-3 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.