381 WELLS BLOOMFIELD, LLC 10 Sunnen Drive P.O.Box 430195 St. Louis, MO 63143 USA telephone: 314-781-2777 fax: 314-781-2714 www.wellsbloomfield.
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Unless otherwise specified, all commercial cooking equipment manufactured by WELLS BLOOMFIELD, LLC is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original installation or 18 months from the date of shipment from our factory, whichever comes first, and is for the benefit of the original purchaser only.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION WARRANTY SPECIFICATIONS FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS PRECAUTIONS & GENERAL INFORMATION AGENCY LISTING INFORMATION INSTALLATION ANSUL® INSTALLATION & SETUP OPERATION CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS TROUBLESHOOTING SUGGESTIONS EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST WIRING DIAGRAM OTHER DOCUMENTATION MAINTENANCE LOG MSDS for Ansulex® Low pH PARTS & SERVICE CUSTOMER SERVICE DATA xi 1 2 4 5 5 8 11 12 14 15 16 Thank You for purchasing this Wells Bloomfield appliance.
FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS BACK VIEW v.10 v.6 v.7 v.8 SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW VENTILATOR WARNINGLIGHT PANEL VENTILATOR POWER ON CHECK FILTERS REPLACE FILTERS SERVICE REQUIRED WELLS v.11 v.12 v.13 v.2 v.17 v.4 v.3 v.5 v.14 v.16 v.16 (ALTERNATE LOCATION) f.1 FRYER v.15 OFF FILTER f.9 FRYER WVAE-30, WVAE-55 or WVPE-30 f.18 v.7 f.21 NOTE: Items beginning with “f. …” are part of the FRYER Items beginning with “v. ...
FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS (continued) M381 2M-301603 Owners Manual (Supplemental) NFPA Hood ITEM DESCRIPTION FUNCTION f.1 POWER SWITCH (FILTER-OFF-FRYER) FRYER position energizes VENTILATOR POWER LIGHT and BLOWER. If, within 10 seconds, there is sufficient airflow for proper operation, POWER LIGHT will remain ON and fryer will operate. v.2 VENTILATOR POWER LIGHT (green) Glows when FRYER POWER SWITCH in pressed to FRYER and adequate airflow has been proven. v.
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD All servicing requiring access to non-insulated electrical components must be performed by a factory authorized technician. DO NOT open any access panel which requires the use of tools. Failure to follow this warning can result in severe electrical shock. CAUTION: RISK OF DAMAGE DO NOT connect or energize this appliance until all installation instructions are read and followed.
AGENCY LISTING INFORMATION This appliance conforms to NSF Standard 4 for sanitation only if installed in accordance with the supplied Installation Instructions and maintained according to the instructions in this manual. This appliance is and Listed under UL File E146882. STD 4 E146882 E146882 INSTALLATION UNPACKING & INSPECTION Carefully remove the appliance from the carton.
INSTALLATION (continued) WARNING: SERVICE TECHNICIAN INSTALLATION NOTES SHOCK HAZARD Installation and start up must be performed by an Authorized Installation Company. All servicing requiring access to non-insulated electrical components must be performed by a factory authorized technician. DO NOT open any access panel which requires the use of tools. Failure to follow this warning can result in severe electrical shock.
INSTALLATION (continued) ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION WARNING Refer to the nameplate on the front of the fryer. Verify ELECTRICAL SERVICE POWER. Voltage and phase must match the nameplate specifications, and available electrical service amperage must meet or exceed the specifications listed on page 1 of this manual. SHOCK HAZARD • • Wiring must be no less than12 ga. solid copper wire, rated for at least 75ºC.
INSTALLATION (continued) DANGER FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM INSTALLATION FIRE HAZARD Fire suppression system must be charged and certified by an authorized Ansul® distributor. DO NOT attempt to modify or bypass the fire suppression system. An uncontrolled fire can cause serious injury or death. NOTE: If the fire suppression system is discharged, a buzzer will sound continuously.
INSTALLATION (continued) IMPORTANT! VACUUM FITTING DO NOT INSTALL DISCHARGE NOZZLE HERE! 280ºF FUSIBLE LINK DISCHARGE NOZZLES INSIDE OF HOOD LOOKING UP INSTALL ON LEFT OR INSTALL ON RIGHT SIDE OF HOOD SIDE OF HOOD BACK, HORIZ., LEFT SIDE, INSTALL (8-1/4”) BACK, HORIZ., RIGHT SIDE INSTALL (5-3/4”) CENTER, VERT. 3” SIDE, VERT. (6”) SIDE, HORIZ.
INSTALLATION (continued) FAN WARNING LIGHT PANEL INSERT CHARCOAL FILTER FIRST. REMEMBER TO REMOVE PLASTIC BAG PRIOR TO INSTALLING (NOTE: HANDLES TOWARD FRONT OPENING) W O FL NOTE: Remove the protective plastic bag from the optional charcoal filter before installing. Installing the filter without removing the plastic bag will block the air flow. This will cause the ventilator to shut down 10 seconds after start-up, and the fryer will not heat.
OPERATION VENTILATOR WARNING LIGHT PANEL CAUTION: HOT SURFACE VENTILATOR POWER ON CHECK FILTERS REPLACE FILTERS SERVICE REQUIRED NOTE: Fryer must be operated in accordance with the instructions in the accompanying FRYER OPERATION MANUAL. During normal operation, VENTILATOR POWER ON light will be the only light illuminated on VENTILATOR WARNING LIGHT PANEL. If the CHECK FILTERS light illuminates, check both GREASE BAFFLE and the HEPA AIR FILTER for proper installation.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: HOT SURFACE Exposed surfaces can be hot to the touch and may cause burns. CAUTION: SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT splash or pour water or grease onto control panel or wiring. PRECAUTIONS: Disconnect unit from electric power and allow to cool Cover frypot to prevent oil contamination FREQUENCY: Weekly TOOLS: Mild detergent, clean non-abrasive towels NOTE: Ventilator section to be cleaned in conjunction with fryer Refer to Fryer Operation Manual for fryer cleaning instructions. 1.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) PRECAUTIONS: Disconnect unit from electric power and allow to cool Cover frypot to prevent oil contamination FREQUENCY: Monthly TOOLS: Mild detergent, clean non-abrasive towels NOTE: Ventilator section to be cleaned in conjunction with fryer Refer to Fryer Operation Manual for fryer cleaning instructions. 1. Disconnect unit from electric power and allow to cool. Cover frypot to prevent oil contamination. 2. Remove GREASE BAFFLE, HEPA AIR FILTER and CHARCOAL FILTER. 3.
REQUIRED MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT: A signed and dated FRYER HOOD MAINTENANCE LOG must be maintained on the premises, and shall be made available for inspection by the authority having jurisdiction upon request. See page 15. USE AND MAINTENANCE SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STANDARD FOR VENTILATION CONTROL AND FIRE PROTECTION OF COMMERIAL COOKING OPERATIONS, N.F.P.A. 96 (current edition). 3-MONTH MAINTENANCE: Thoroughly clean entire HOOD PLENUM and BLOWER section.
TROUBLESHOOTING SUGGESTIONS PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED REMEDY Unit will not operate (no indicators lights lit) Disconnected from electric power Reconnect to electric power Reset circuit breaker for unit Unit will not operate (buzzer sounds) Fire suppression system not set Contact an authorized Ansul® distributor for repairs CHECK FILTER light lit HEPA air filter or grease baffle not in position Properly install HEPA filter and grease baffle REPLACE FILTERS light lit HEPA air filter and ch
EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST CABINET AND HOOD SECTION COMPONENTS DAMPER ASSY 501187 BLOWER ASSY 501224 LIGHT, SIGNAL GREEN 55697 LIGHT, SIGNAL AMBER 50516 LIGHT, SIGNAL RED 51157 FILTER, CHARCOAL 22403 FILTER, HEPA 22402 SEE PAGE 17 SEE PAGE 17 SEEPAGE PAGE17 4 - VACUUM AND SEE HANDLE, FILTER 501435 INTERLOCK COMPONENTS SEE SEEPAGE PAGE185 ANSUL® COMPONENTS SEEPAGE PAGE174 SEE VACUUM AND INTERLOCK COMPONENTS FUSIBLE LINK 280ºF TYPE K 501378 HOLDER, FUSIBLE LINK 67399 FUSIBLE LINK 450ºF TYPE K 67274 (
EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST VACUUM AND INTERLOCK SYSTEM COMPONENTS QUICK-SEAL ADAPTER, 1/4” (Ansul p/n 78195) VACUUM SWITCH REPLACE FILTER 501380 TUBE VINYL 3/16” ID x 18-1/2” L 501516 BLOWER ASSEMBLY 501731 VACUUM SWITCH SHUTDOWN 501380 M381 2M-301603 Owners Manual (Supplemental) NFPA Hood RETAINER RING .
EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST FIRE DETECTION AND SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPONENTS FOR USE ONLY BY AUTHORIZED ANSUL© SERVICE PERSONNEL ref. ADAPTER, QUICK-SEAL 1/2” CONDUIT ADAPTER ANSUL© p/n 79152 (typical) Refer to Ansul© part no. 418078-05 R-102 Restaurant Fire Suppression System Design, Installation, Recharge and Maintenance FUSIBLE LINK 280ºF MODEL K 501378 ref. NOZZLE 1N ANSUL© p/n 419335 FRON ref. ADAPTER, QUICK-SEAL 3/8” ANSUL© p/n 77284 (typical) T OF ref. NOZZLE 3N ANSUL© p/n 419338 UNIT ref.
WIRING DIAGRAM WIRING DIAGRAM FOR WVAE-30F, VAE-30F 208V OR 240V, 9KW w/BUZZER SINGLE OR 3 PHASE - WIRED 3 PHASE AS SHOWN CHECK FILTER REPLACE FILTER SERVICE REQUIRED 46 VENTILATOR POWER 53 50 51 51 41 44 48 47 45 BLOWER MOTOR WIRE NUT(2) REPLACE FILTER SWITCH 49 HEPA FILTER INTLK 1/4 INS MALE M 1/4 INS MALE 1/4 INS MALE 1/4 INS FEMALE 1/4 INS FEMALE BAFFLE FILTER INTLK 41 56 57 INTERVAL TIMER AIR FLOW INTLK.
WIRING DIAGRAM WIRING DIAGRAM FOR VPE-30F & WVPE-30F 208V OR 240V, 9KW SINGLE OR 3 PHASE - WIRED 3 PHASE AS SHOWN VENTILATOR POWER CHECK FILTER REPLACE FILTER SERVICE REQUIRED 44 53 50 45 51 51 41 48 46 1/4 INS MALE 47 BLOWER MOTOR 1/4 INS FEMALE M 1/4 INS MALE HEPA FILTER INTLK WIRE NUT (2) 56 3 C NC BAFFLE FILTER INTLK BUZZER 220V 60HZ 58 NO 52 2 54 1 42 1/4 INS FEMALE AIR FLOW INTLK.
WIRING DIAGRAM WIRING DIAGRAM FOR VAE-55F/WVAE-55F 3Ø, 208 OR 240V, 17KW HEATING ELEMENT (2) SERVICE REQUIRED VENTILATOR POWER CHECK FILTER REPLACE FILTER 46 53 50 51 51 41 48 49 44 47 45 BLOWER MOTOR 1/4 INS FEMALE 1/4 INS FEMALE 1/4 INS MALE M 41 WIRE NUT(2) 56 57 INTERVAL TIMER 1 NC BAFFLE FILTER INTLK 44 58 C 40 54 55 45 1/4 INS 1/4 INS FEMALE MALE AIR FLOW INTLK.
WIRING DIAGRAM WIRING DIAGRAM FOR VAE-55FS/WVAE-55FS 3Ø, 208 OR 240V, 17KW HEATING ELEMENT CHECK FILTER LIGHT (AMBER) REPLACE FILTER LIGHT SERVICE REQUIRED LIGHT (RED) VENTILATOR POWER LIGHT (AMBER) (GREEN) 46 53 50 51 51 41 44 1/4 INS FEMALE(2) 49 48 47 45 BLOWER MOTOR 1/4 INS MALE M 1/4 INS FEMALE 56 57 REPLACE FILTER VACUUM SWITCH HEPA FILTER MAGNET OPERATED SWITCH 41 WIRE NUT(2) INTERVAL TIMER 3 C 1/4 INS MALE(2) BAFFLE FILTER MAGNET OPERATED SWITCH AIR FLOW VACUUM 56 SWITCH
23 WELLS BLOOMFIELD, LLC DATE / AGENT FRYER HOOD MAINTENANCE LOG TO BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY CLEAN REMOTE MANUAL PULL STATION(S) (if applicable) (maximum interval: 12 months) (maximum interval: 12 months) CLEAN MANUAL PULL STATION CLEAN DISCHARGE NOZZLE IN PLENUM AFTER FILTERS (maximum interval: 12 months) CLEAN DISCHARGE NOZZLE IN PLENUM BEFORE FILTERS (maximum interval: 12 months) REPLACE FUSIBLE LINK ON FRYPOT (maximum interval: 12 months) REPLACE FUSIBLE LINK IN FLUE DA
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TROUBLESHOOTING SUGGESTIONS PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED REMEDY Unit will not operate (no indicators lights lit) Disconnected from electric power Reconnect to electric power Reset circuit breaker for unit Unit will not operate (buzzer sounds) Fire suppression system not set Contact an authorized Ansul® distributor for repairs CHECK FILTER light lit HEPA air filter or grease baffle not in position Properly install HEPA filter and grease baffle REPLACE FILTERS light lit HEPA air filter and ch
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PARTS & SERVICE DESCRIPTION PART NO. LEG KIT, REAR, WVAE, WVPE HEPA AIR FILTER CHARCOAL FILTER 22692 22402 22403 IMPORTANT: Use only factory authorized service parts and replacement filters. For factory authorized service, or to order factory authorized replacement parts, contact your Wells authorized service agency, or call: Wells Bloomfield, LLC 10 Sunnen Dr., P.O.Box 430129 St. Louis MO 63143 USA Service Dept.
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