American Panel HurriChill AP3BCF30-1 Instruction Manual

HURRiCHiLL BLAST CHILLERS &
SHOCK FREEZERS
AP3BCF30-1
AP3BCF30-1
AP5BCF45-2
AP5BCF45-2
Installation & User’s Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warranty..................................................................................................................................................................
Installation..............................................................................................................................................................
Checking for Proper Installation....................................................................................................................
Specifications & Performance........................................................................................................................
General Operating Instructions.....................................................................................................................
Cycles Explained..................................................................................................................................................
Display.....................................................................................................................................................................
Starting A Cycle....................................................................................................................................................
Alarm Codes..........................................................................................................................................................
Maintenance Instructions.................................................................................................................................
Cleaning Procedure.............................................................................................................................................
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WARRANTY STATEMENT
American Panel Corporation
5800 SE 78th Street
Ocala, FL 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.
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 profit 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 [phone]; or via email at
[email protected].
Proper installation is the responsibility of the dealer, the owner-user, or the installing contractor.
It is not covered by this Warranty.
WARRANTY COVERS PARTS LABOR
1 year from date of shipment1 year from date of shipmentCabinet Assembly
NONENONEProbes & Lights
NONE1 year from date of shipmentRefrigeration Components
Refrigeration Compressor 5 years from date of shipment NONE
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Installation
American Panel Corporation equipment has been shipped in a package designed to sufficiently 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 immedi-
ately of any shortage or damage to your shipment. Claims must be filed 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 first 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.
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Installation Checklist
Check the integrity of the unit once it is unpacked.
Check for proper location.
• Ambient temperature no greater than 90oF (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 insufficient air change
Check for proper clearances
Reach-In Models:
• 1” clearance on the door handle side of the unit
• 2 ½” clearance on the door hinge side of the unit
• 3” clearance on the back of the unit
• Provide enough space in front to allow door opening
• Check for unobstructed air flow at the condensing unit
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.
Reach-In Models:
• Plug the unit into the wall receptacle
Condensate Drainage
Reach-In Models:
• 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 configuration, all reach-in Hurrichill units are provided with ¾” ID flexible
tubing drain line.
Install wire shelves (if so equipped).
Operate the unit in Hard Chill / Manual mode for approximately 20 minutes to verify temperature pull down,
see chapter Unit Operation – Manual Mode any Cycle.
Verify proper airflow direction.
• Evaporator – front to back
• Condenser – front to back
Installation Checklist (Cont’d)
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Specifications & Performance
In blast chilling mode the units are capable of lowering the core temperature of the product from 160°F to
38°F within 90 minutes.
In shock freeze mode the units are capable of lowering the core temperature of the product from 160°F to
0°F within 240 minutes.
NOTE: Each unit was designed for a specific product capacity as shown above. Overloading the
unit could significantly reduce the service life of the unit.
AP3BCF30-1
AP5BCF45-2
Model Type
Freezing
Capacity
(240 Min)
Chilling
Capacity
(90 Min)
Pan Capacity
12” x 20” x 2.5”
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45
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5
Blast Chiller/Shock Freezer
Blast Chiller/Shock Freezer
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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.
Inspect liquid-line sight glass to ensure is clear and dry.
When possible, inspect the oil level within the compressor, minimum ½ full on level indicator window.
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
www.americanpanel.com
Installation Checklist (Cont’d)
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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 fill 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 & 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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Cycles Explained
There are three different cycles available Soft Chill, Hard Chill, and Shock Freeze.
Cycle 1 - Soft Chill: Used for delicate items and salad items. Items with low fat or moisture content such
as bakery goods should also be chilled using this cycle.
The air temperature will cycle between 28°F and 35°F until the food core temperature will reach 38°F, at
this point the blast chiller will switch into holding mode meaning that the air temperature will cycle
between 35°F and 42°F. until the food is removed from the cabinet and/or the cycle is stopped by the
operator.
The soft chilled cycle is timed, if the temperature of the product does not reach 38°F within the 4 hours
the unit will continue to work except that the display will show “OCF” alarm.
Cycle 2 - Hard Chill: Used for all foods. Some freezing on the food surface may occur, especially with
thicker items; if this is not acceptable use Soft cycle as described above.
In the first part of the cycle the air temperature will cycle between 0°F and 10°F until the food core
temperature will reach 60°F, after that the controller will switch to the second part of the cycle. In the
second part of the cycle the air temperature will cycle between 28°F and 35°F until the food core
temperature will reach 38°F, at this point the blast chiller will switch into holding mode meaning that the
air temperature will cycle between 35°F and 42°F until the food is removed from the cabinet and/or the
cycle is stopped by the operator.
The first part and the second part of the hard cycle are individually timed at 2 hours. If timers for the
first or the second part of the cycle expire before the food temperature reaches the target temperatures
(60°F for first part and 38°F for the second part) the unit will continue to work except that the display
will show “OCF” alarm.
Cycle 3 - Shock Freeze: Used for all freezing needs. When using the Shock Freeze Cycle the ice crystals
that form within the product are very small. The quality and the texture of the product is preserved. For
that reason, the Shock Freeze Cycle is suitable even for delicate products such as sushi meat and prime
meat cuts. Shock Freeze Cycle will give excellent results when used in the process of Ice Cream and
Gelato hardening, it will give a smooth texture to the product.

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The air temperature will cycle between -25°F and -15°F until the food core temperature will reach 0°F, at
this point the blast chiller will switch into holding mode meaning that the air temperature will cycle
between -4°F and 3°F until the food is removed from the cabinet and/or the cycle is stopped by the
operator.
The shock freeze cycle is timed, if the temperature of the product does not reach 0°F within the 6 hours
the unit will continue to work except that the display will show “OCF” alarm.
Cycles Explained (Cont’d)
Starting a Cycle
With the display showing “OFF” push the power button, the display will show the air temperature inside
the cabinet and the available cycles 1, 2, and 3 (SOFT, HARD, and SHOCK respectively). Push the button
corresponding to the desired cycle SOFT, HARD, or SHOCK to select it and then push it again to start
the cycle. The number corresponding to the selected cycle will remain lit on the screen, on the lower
part of the display the controller will show the food temperature (iP1), and on the top part of the display
the controller will show the air temperature inside the cabinet.
To stop a cycle press and hold the button for that cycle or press and hold the power button.
At the end of the cycle the unit will engage the holding mode (see Cycles Explained), “H” will be
displayed on the upper right corner.
Defrosting the Unit:
American Pane Corporation recommends defrosting the unit every 8 hours of continuous operation.
Due to the nature of the blast chilling operation the defrost cycle cannot be carried while chilling the
food, because of that the defrost cycle must be engaged manually when unit is not in operation.
With the display showing “OFF” press the power button, the display will show the air temperature inside
the cabinet. Press and hold the up-arrow button to engage the defrost cycle.
The defrost will end when the evaporator temperature probe will detect no ice on the evaporator,
maximum defrost cycle time is 60 minutes.
Display

When cleaning the evaporator use only the cleaning agent listed below and follow the directions on the
container for proper mixing and cleaning.
Enviro-Coil Concentrate Home Depot Supply
http://www.hdsupplysolutions.com
Part No: H-ECO1
Enviro-Coil Concentrate Hydro-Balance Corporation
Tel: [phone]
Daily Maintenance
• Defrost the unit daily or as needed (see instructions 3.6, 4.9 and 4.10).
• Wipe clean the interior and the exterior of the unit using a solution of mild soap and water.
• Wipe clean the door gasket.
IMPORTANT!
Do not use any corrosive chemicals to clean the unit!
Do not use any abrasive materials to clean the unit!
Do not spray water on the unit!
Quarterly Maintenance
The quarterly maintenance should be done by a service technician or by trained maintenance personnel.
• Inspect door hinge for proper operation.
• Inspect door gasket for proper seal.
• Inspect the drain line for proper flow.
• Use vacuum and brush to clean the condenser coil.
• Clean the evaporator coil.
• Inspect the site glass to ensure it’s clean and dry
• Use an 80/20 ice/water bath to check the accuracy of the probes.
IMPORTANT!
Do not use water jet to clean the condenser coil!
Do not use any sharp or abrasive materials to clean the coils!
Recommended Cleaning Solution
Maintenance Instructions
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EE Data or memory failure.
rPF Air probe failure – replace air probe
EPF Evaporator probe failure – replace evaporator probe
i1P Food probe failure – replace food probe. Unit will run based on time until the probe will be replaced
rtC Real time clock data lost.
HA Maximum temperature alarm - Contact technician to check the refrigeration system.
LA Minimum temperature alarm - Contact technician to check the refrigeration system.
FF Cycle interrupted by short power failure.
PFA Cycle interrupted by long power failure.
OCF Maximum duration of the cycle expired (see Cycles Explained)
CA High pressure alarm – Contact technician.
dA Door open alarm. – Close door.
Alarm Codes

Blast Chiller Evaporator Coil Cleaning Procedure
The following cleaning procedure is recommended as part of routine maintenance activity for all American
Panel Corporation blast chillers.
IMPORTANT:
Do not use any sharp or abrasive tools to clean the evaporator coil!
Before cleaning the evaporator coil run the defrost cycle to make sure the coil is completely free of ice.
When cleaning the evaporator coil particular attention must be paid to the kind of cleansing agent used. In
particular the following products MUST NEVER BE USED:
• Ammonia or detergents which contain ammonia (ammoniac solutions)
• Bleach or products containing bleach (chlorinated liquids)
• Acid detergents such as anti-lime scale, various anti-incrustations, muriatic acid, sulfuric, hydro
chloric and acetic acid liquids, etc. (highly acidic liquids)
• Acetone, trichloro-ethylene (organic solvents)
• Caustic soda and other highly alkaline substances (high basicity liquids)
All of the above substances can damage the protective coating and/or corrode the metal components and
seriously damage the coil.
WARNING: Disconnect and lock the main power switch prior to cleaning the unit.
Monthly
• Open the evaporator door by removing the screws that secure the door to the vertical frame and swing
the door open.
• Use a vacuum cleaner or a soft non-metallic bristle to remove the surface loaded fibers and dirt. Apply
the tool in the direction of the fins.
• Rinse the coil finned area and the return bends with plenty of clean look-warm water. To avoid damaging
the fins and the coating, it is important that the water temperature is below 130oF and the water pres
sure is below 100 PSI.
• Close and secure the evaporator door.
Quarterly
• Open the evaporator door by removing the screws that secure the door to the vertical frame and swing
the door open.
• Use a vacuum cleaner or a soft non-metallic bristle brush to remove the surface loaded fibers and dirt.
Apply the tool in the direction of the fins.
• Spray the coil finned area and the return bends with a generous amount of the recommended coil cleaner
(see below) using a pump-up sprayer or conventional spray bottle. Refer to the manufacturer’s directions
on the container for proper mixing ratio.
• After cleaning the coil use the approved chloride remover (see below) to remove soluble salts and
revitalize the unit. Use a pump-up sprayer or a conventional spray bottle to soak the finned area and the
return bends. Refer to the manufacturer’s directions on the container.
• Rinse the coil finned area and the return bends with plenty of clean look-warm water. To avoid damaging
the fins and the coating, it is important that the water temperature is below 130oF and the water press-
ure is below 100 PSI.
• Close and secure the evaporator door.
Recommended Coil Cleaner
Enviro-Coil Concentrate
Hydro-Balance Corporation
Phone: [phone]
Recommended Chloride Remover
CHLOR*RID DTS
CHLOR*RID International, Inc.
Phone: [phone]
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CONTACT FACTORY
Part Numbers
1-800-327-3015
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American Panel Corporation
5800 SE 78th Street
Ocala, FL 34472
P: [phone]
F: [phone]