American Panel AP3BCF30-1-P Administrator Guide

Installation & Operators Manual
HURRiCHiLL blast chillers & shock freezers
Please read this manual
before installing or
operation of this equipment.
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Versatile, Dependable Walk-Ins & Blast Chillers
MODELS COVERED:
AP3BCF30-1-P
AP5BCF45-2-P
Part #: 994430

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Warranty ....................................................................................................................................................................3
Basic Safety Information.........................................................................................................................................4-5
Equipment Tag...........................................................................................................................................................5
Pre-installation Checks..............................................................................................................................................5
Installation .................................................................................................................................................................6
Installation Checklist...............................................................................................................................................6-8
Specications & Performance ...................................................................................................................................8
General Operating Instructions..................................................................................................................................9
Modes Explained..................................................................................................................................................9-10
Display ....................................................................................................................................................................10
Starting a Cycle ....................................................................................................................................................... 11
Alarm Codes............................................................................................................................................................ 11
Maintenance Instructions....................................................................................................................................12-13
Evaporator Coil Cleaning.........................................................................................................................................14
Contacts and Information
Customer service - [phone] or [phone]
Service department. - [email protected]
Parts department. - [email protected]
Website - www.americanpanel.com
For all blast chiller information requests, please have the Model and Serial Number available as stated on the
equipment tag (pg 5) on the exterior of the cabinet.

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American Panel Warranty
American Panel Corporation products are warranted to the original user installed within the United States, Canada
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.
WARRANTY COVERS PARTS LABOR
Cabinet Assembly 1 Year from date of shipment 1 Year from date of shipment
Refrigeration Components 1 Year from date of shipment 1 Year from date of shipment
Refrigeration Compressor 5 Years from date of shipment 1 Year from date of shipment
Probes & Lights None None
Note: Refrigeration compressor warranty is valid for one time replacement.
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™ User’s Manual. Refer to the above
chart for details and exceptions for various equipment items. Labor covered by this warranty must be authorized by
American Panel Corporation and performed by a factory authorized service agency.
This warranty does not apply to remote or pre-assembled remote refrigeration systems requiring electrical inter-
wiring or refrigerant piping provided by others. In no event shall American Panel Corporation be liable for the loss of
use, revenue or prot or for any other indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages including, but not limited
to, losses involving food spoilage or product loss. American Panel Corporation reserves the right to withdraw this
warranty if it is determined that equipment is not being operated properly. There are no other warranties expressed or
implied.
During the warranty period, all requests for service MUST be made before any work is begun. Such requests must be
directed to American Panel Corporation Service Department, which will issue written authorization when applicable.
Without this authorization, the Warranty may be voided. The service department can be contacted by mail at American
Panel Corp., 5800 S.E. 78th Street, Ocala, Florida 34472-3412; or by telephone at 1-800-327-3015; or by fax at (352)
245-0726; or via email at [email protected]. Service department hours - Monday - Friday 8am-5pm EST.
Proper installation is the responsibility of the dealer, the owner-user, or the installing contractor.
It is not covered by this warranty.

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Basic Safety Information
WARNING - This equipment contains
ammable refrigerant. Take extra care when
moving this equipment not to damage
any refrigeration part. Avoid excessive
vibration and jarring to minimize the risk of
refrigerant leak.
DANGER - This equipment contains
ammable refrigerant. It must be repaired
only by trained service personnel.
WARNING – This equipment has been
manufactured to comply with specic
guidelines and standards that pertain to
ammable refrigerants. Only OEM parts
must be used to repair this equipment.
WARNING - Please read the entire
installation procedure before attempting
to install the unit. Failure to follow the
procedures listed in this manual may result
in voiding the warranty.
IMPORTANT - Due to the size and weight of
this equipment, a minimum of two people is
required to install this equipment safely. All
OSHA regulations must be followed while
on the job site.
IMPORTANT – Install this equipment in a
well-ventilated area!
Do not install this equipment near any ignition
source such as open ame!
Do not touch or operate the machine with damp or
wet feet and hands.
Do not insert screwdrivers, kitchen tools or other
items between the protections and the moving parts.
Before carrying out cleaning operations or routine
maintenance, disconnect the machine from the
power supply mains, switching the master switch off
and removing the plug.
If the power supply cable is damaged, it must be
replaced by a service provider or similarly qualied
staff, in order to avoid risks.
This unit must be equipped with a disconnection
device incorporated in the xed connection in
compliance with local regulations.
When loading the machine, the use of kitchen gloves
is recommended in order to prevent burns on contact
with the hot trays and trolleys.
Use gloves suitable for trays and cold trolleys.
During cleaning operations, of the condenser in
particular, always wear protective gloves, safety
glasses and mask for the respiratory protection.
The core probe must only be used for the purpose for
which it has been designed: detect the temperature
at the center of the food stuffs to be blast chilled and/
or frozen.
It is prohibited to remove the protections and safety
devices in order to perform routine maintenance.
Do not block the ventilation openings of the unit and
of the structure in which it is positioned.
WARNING - Please read the entire
installation procedure before attempting
to install the unit. Failure to follow the
procedures listed in this manual may result
in voiding the warranty.
IMPORTANT - Due to the size and weight of
this equipment, a minimum of two people
are required to install this equipment safely.
All OSHA regulations must be followed
while on the job site.

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• This manual is an integral part of the product, it
supplies all of the indications necessary for correct
installation, correct use and maintenance of the
machine.
• It is mandatory for the user to read this manual
carefully and always make reference to it. It must be
kept in a place that is known and accessible to the
authorized operators (installer, user, maintenance
technician)
• The blast chiller is intended for professional use and
therefore only qualied staff can use it
• The blast chiller is destined only for the use for which it
has been designed.
• The manufacturer declines all responsibility for any
damage caused by incorrect or unreasonable use, as
for example:
• improper use by untrained staff.
• modication or interventions that are not specic for
the model.
• use of non-original spare parts or that are not
specic for the model.
• failure to comply, even partial, with the instructions
in this manual.
• The manufacturer disclaims all responsibility for
problems related to an incorrect installation of the blast
chiller.
• The blast chiller must be installed by an authorized
service/install provider.
Equipment Tag
The equipment tag is located on the exterior of the unit
and displays the following information that is unique to
the unit:
• Model Number
• Serial Number
• Refrigerant Charge
• Refrigerant Pressure (Low & High)
• Electrical Volts, Phase, Hertz and Amps
• Minimum Circuit Amps
• Maximum Fuse Size (Amps)
Please have this information on hand when contacting
service or parts.

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Pre-installation Checks
• Check components against the packing list. The packing list is located inside the accessory box.
• Check the integrity of the components once unpacked.
• Check for proper location
• Ambient temperature no greater than 90˚F
• Do not install near heat source
• Do not install near vapor source
• Do not install near grease source
• Do not install in direct sun light
• Do not install in closed areas with insufcient air change
• Check for proper clearances
• See page 7 for clearances.
• Check for unobstructed air ow at the condensing unit
Installation
American Panel Corporation equipment has been shipped in a package designed to sufciently protect from damage
under normal shipping circumstances. Upon receiving the shipment, carefully inspect the package for visible damage
and check the number of packages against the Bill of Lading. Notify the carrier immediately of any shortage or
damage to your shipment. Claims must be led promptly with the carrier.
After receipt of shipment, carefully and safely remove the unit from the package. Check the contents of the package
against the packing list. Under no circumstances may a damaged piece of equipment be returned to American Panel
Corporation without rst obtaining written permission.
To assure proper installation carefully read and comply with the following instructions.
WARNING - Please read the entire installation procedure before attempting to install the unit. Failure
to follow the procedures listed in this manual may result in voiding the warranty.
IMPORTANT - Due to the size and weight of this equipment, a minimum of two people are required to
install this equipment safely. All OSHA regulations must be followed while on the job site.
Installation Checklist
Check the integrity of the unit once it is unpacked.
Check for proper location.
• Install this equipment in a well-ventilated area.
• Do not install this equipment near any ignition source such as open ame
• Ambient temperature no greater than 90˚F (to ensure rated performance)
• Do not install near heat source
• Do not install near vapor source
• Do not install in direct sun light
• Do not install in closed areas with insufcient air change

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Check for proper clearances
• 3” clearance on both sides of the unit
• 5” clearance on the back of the unit
• Provide enough space in front to allow door opening
• Check for unobstructed air ow at the condensing unit
• Always keep the unit in the upright position
Failure to comply with the above note may cause severe
damage to the unit and will void the warranty.
Verify the electrical service to be in accordance with the
manufacturer label located on the right side of the unit.
Connect the unit to the mains.
• Plug the unit into the wall receptacle
Condensate Drainage
• Install drain pan or drain line. Install the drain pan by sliding the pan on the guides located on the bottom of
the unit. When installing the drain line the drainage connection must be carried out in conformity with the local
regulation. As a standard conguration, all reach-in Hurrichill units are provided with ¾” ID exible tubing drain
line.
Install wire shelves (if so equipped).
Operate the unit in Freeze time driven mode for approximately 20 minutes to verify temperature pull down,
see chapter Unit Operation.
Note: American Panel Corporation blast chillers are equipped with a short cycle protection. If the
unit is stopped or the door is opened and closed during a chilling cycle more than once, the
compressor will not start for a period of 3 to 5 minutes.
Engage, operate and verify effectiveness of manually engaged defrost cycle, see chapter Unit Operation –
Defrost Cycle.
Inform the factory if any functional and performance issues were found following the completion of the above
tests.
Verify that the operator has all necessary operation manuals, menus and instructions. Contact factory with any
questions, Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET at 800-327-3015 or consult the website at
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Specications and Performance
The performance listed below was achieved under the conditions listed below:
• Ambient temperature of 77˚F.
• Blast chiller prechilled to 0˚F.
• Product was loaded in steam table pans, 12” x 20” x 2 ½”.
• Product thickness of 2” maximum.
• Pans were left uncovered.
Blast chilling - Capable of lowering the core temperature of product from 160˚F to 38˚F within 105 minutes.
Shock freeze - Capable of lowering the core temperature of product from 160˚F to 0˚F within 240 minutes.
Model Type Pan Capacity
Sheet/Steam
Chilling Capacity
(105 min)
Freezing Capacity
(240 min)
AP3BCF30-1-P Blast Chiller/Shock Freezer 0/3 30 18
AP5BCF45-2-P Blast Chiller/Shock Freezer 0/5 50 30
Note: Each unit was designed for a specic product capacity as shown above. Overloading the unit
could signicantly reduce its service life.
General Operating Instructions
Panning and Loading
Follow the methods below for faster cooling, freezing and thawing:
• Place the food in shallow pans.
• Do not use food pans deeper than 2 ½” and do not ll the pan with more than 2” of product.
• Separate the food in smaller or thinner portions.
• Do not cover the containers unless danger of overhead contamination.
• Loosely cover the containers if necessary. Allow the cover material (aluminum foil) to touch the surface of the food.
• Arrange the pans for optimum air circulation within the cabinet.
• Know the capacity of the unit. Do not overload the unit.
Probing (for chilling and freezing cycles)
Follow the methods below to ensure correct probing of the product:
• Insert the food probe into the thickest part of the product.
• The tip of the food probe will have to be located at the core of the food.
• Always place the available food probe in the hardest to cool product.
• It is a good practice to restart the cycle every time food is added.
• Clean and sanitize the food probe after each use.

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Modes Explained
There are two cycles available, Chill and Freeze with the option of adding a Hard phase to the Chill cycle and a
Soft phase to the Freeze cycle. Each cycle can run in automatic (food temperature dependent) or manual (time
dependent) mode.
Soft Chill: Soft Chill cycle is design to safely chill all food products without any freezing.
During the active cycle, the air temperature will cycle between 28˚F and 33˚F. In the automatic mode the cycle will
continue until the food probe senses the food target temperature set at the start of the cycle, default food target
temperature is 38˚F. In the manual mode the cycle will continue until the timer set at the beginning of the cycle
expires, the default timer is set for 500 minutes.
At the end of the cycle the unit will maintain an air temperature between 35˚F and 40˚F until the user removes the
food from the cabinet and stops the cycle.
Hard Chill: Hard Chill works best for batch chilling - one type of product in the entire cabinet, with similar thickness
and initial temperature.
Add the Hard phase to Chill cycle to achieve a shorter the chilling time. Note that in order to avoid surface freezing of
the product the unit must be loaded with the same product at the same time.
During the Hard phase of the cycle, the air temperature will cycle between 0˚F and 5˚F. In automatic mode the Hard
phase will end when the food probe senses the food temperature of 50˚F. In the manual mode the Hard phase will end
after 60 minutes. At the end of the Hard phase of the cycle the controller will revert to Soft Chill cycle until the food
target temperature is achieved, see Soft Chill cycle above.
Hard Freeze: Used to quickly freeze all food products.
During the active cycle the air temperature will cycle between -25˚F and -20˚F. In the automatic mode the cycle will
continue until the food probe senses the food target temperature set at the start of the cycle, default food target
temperature is 0˚F. In the manual mode the cycle will continue until the timer set at the beginning of the cycle expires,
the default timer is set for 500 minutes.
At the end of the cycle the unit will maintain an air temperature between -4˚F and 1˚F until the user removes the food
from the cabinet and stops the cycle.
Soft Freeze: Add a Soft phase to your freeze cycle to cool the core of the food product before beginning the freezing
process. The Soft phase will lengthen the freezing time but it is useful in certain applications such as pastry and
confectionary. During the Soft phase of the Soft Freeze cycle the air temperature will cycle between 28˚F and 33˚F.
In the automatic mode the Soft phase part of the cycle will continue until the food probe senses a food temperature
below 38˚F. In the manual mode the Soft phase will end after 90 minutes.
At the end of the cycle the unit will revert to Hard Freeze, see Hard Freeze cycle above.
Fish Sanitation (AP5BCF45-2-P only): Used to control parasites in sh and it follows the CDC guidelines. The air
temperature will drop to a range of -36˚F to -31˚F. After the sh core temperature reaches -4˚F the air temperature
will cycle between -10˚F and -5˚F for a period of 24 hours. After the 24 hours period expire, the controller will hold the
same temperature range until the user removes the sh from the cabinet and stops the cycle.
Hardening: Use to harden the surface of gelato. This is a continuous Hard Freeze cycle. Once the air temperature
cycle reaches the range of -25˚F and -20˚F a timer preset for 10 minutes will start countdown every time the door is
opened.
NOTE: The blast chiller must be manually defrosted every 8 hours of continuous operation or more
often if needed.

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Display
Controller Keys
Key Function
CHILL
FREEZE HARD
HARD
MENU AUX START
STOP
- Select blast chill cycle.
- Switch between automatic and manual modes.
- While in a menu, acts as the ESC key. Press this button to return to the previous screen or menu option.
CHILL
FREEZE
HARD
HARD
MENU AUX START
STOP
- Select the shock freeze cycle.
- Switch between automatic and manual modes.
CHILL FREEZE
HARD
HARD
MENU AUX START
STOP
- After selecting the CHILL or FREEZE cycle, press HARD button to switch between Soft and Hard
modes.
CHILL FREEZE HARD
HARD
MENU
AUX START
STOP
- From Home screen press MENU button to access the settings menu.
- Within a menu list, press ˅ to scroll down.
- While modifying a parameter, press ˅ to decrease the value of the parameter being modied.
CHILL FREEZE HARD
HARD
MENU
AUX
START
STOP
- While in Home screen, press AUX to gain access to special cycles menu.
- Within a menu list, press ˄ to move up the list.
- While modifying a parameter, press ˄ to increase the value of the parameter being modied.
CHILL FREEZE HARD
HARD
MENU AUX
START
STOP
- Short press to start the selected cycle.
- Long press (for 2 seconds) to turn off the active cycle.
- Within a menu list it selects the highlighted menu option.
- While modifying a parameter, press START/STOP button to conrm the change to the parameter.
CHILL FREEZE HARD
HARD
MENU AUX START
STOP