Foster Prep Station PS1000HR User manual

PS1000HR, PS1400HR
User Manual
Prep Station

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Four Steps
Getting to know your
new Foster appliance
to extend the life of your appliance
Installation
Using the appliance
Maintenance
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Getting to know your new
Foster appliance
All installations must conform to local and municipal regulations and directives. In case of doubt contact your
Foster authorised distributor or the Foster Technical Department. The information contained in this manual is
current at the time of publication and is subject to change without notice.
CAREFUL – DANGER
Ignoring this sign and remarks may result in personal danger.
CAREFUL – DANGER
Ignoring this sign and remarks may result in damage to your appliance.
INFORMATION
Useful hints to make the best use of your appliance.
These instructions should be retained and made readily accessible
by personnel using the appliance. The instructions should be
read thoroughly prior to appliance installation. Failing to follow
the advice contained in this manual may result in damage to the
appliance and personal injury to the operator.
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Climate Class
Climate class indicated on the serial plate shows the ambient temperature & humidity at which this appliance
has been tested, for the purposes of establishing values in line with European standards.
Electrical Safety
This equipment shall be connected to an electrical supply protected by a Residual Current Device (RCD). This
may include a residual current circuit breaker (RCCB) type socket, or through a Residual Current Circuit Breaker
with overload protection (RCBO) supplied circuit.
Should it be necessary to replace the fuse, the replacement fuse must be of the value stated on the serial label
for the appliance.
General Safety
- Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a ammable propellant in this appliance.
- Keep all ventilation openings in the appliance or in the structure of a built in unit clear of any obstructions.
- Do not use electrical appliances inside the storage compartment.
- Do not use steam cleaners, pressure washers or other jets/sprays of water on or around the appliance.
- The appliance is air tight when the door is closed therefore under no circumstances should any living
body be stored or‘locked in’ the appliance.
- This appliance is heavy. When moving the appliance care should be taken and correct safe practices
followed. The appliance should not be moved over uneven surfaces.
- The emitted sound level of this appliance is not greater than 70dB(A).
- To ensure stability the appliance should be located on a at, level surface, correctly loaded.
- The worktop should not be sat or stood on.
- Care should be taken not to damage the refrigeration circuit and/or system.
- If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, it’s service agent or similarly
qualied persons in order to avoid hazards.
- Care should be taken to avoid prolonged contact with cold surfaces with unprotected body parts, correct
PPE to be used at all time.
Climate Class Temperature Relative humidity
430˚C 55%
540˚C 40%

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Disposal Requirements
This appliance contains components and materials which can be harmful to the
environment if not disposed of correctly. Disposal of this appliance should be
carried out by a suitably licensed waste contractor in accordance with national
laws and regulations which may be in force at the time.

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Installation
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Removal of packaging
Prior to carrying out this operation please ensure that these instructions have been read, understood and that
the necessary personnel and tools are available to ensure compliance with the instructions.
Tools required:
A sharp retractable knife or scissors
Pliers or cutters suitable to cut hard plastic
The PS1000HR weighs up to 130kg when empty and require at least 2 people to carry out these
instructions. The PS1400HR weighs up to 180kg when empty and require at least 4 people to carry out
these instructions.
Never lift more weight than you are comfortable with. Any lifting should be carried out using correct
lifting techniques.
Never stand directly in line or under the appliance when it is leaning at an angle while carrying out
these instructions.
Care should be taken when manoeuvring uneven or sloping surfaces. Do not manoeuvre the
appliance without assistance.
It is recommended that gloves are worn when carrying out these instructions.

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1Remove outer plastic and cardboard. Take care not to damage the ppliance with any sharp objects used
to remove the packaging.
2Position the pallet against a at surface of a
similar height to the pallet.
3Ensure that castors are locked and the doors are
taped closed to prevent opening.

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4Support the appliance on the front, cut the
support straps on both sides and rear then
unlock the castors.
5Carefully slide the appliance o the pallet onto
the adjacent level surface.
6If the appliance is not being moved straight to its nal location lock the castors once more.
7Ensure that all packaging is disposed of in an appropriate way in accordance with any local
regulations for waste disposal.

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Start-Up and Test Sequence
After unpacking, clean (cleaning directions supplied within this manual) and allow the appliance to stand for
60 minutes before turning on.
Ensure the appliance is situated on a rm, level surface,
away from both hot and cold air sources, as this will
aect its performance.
Place the appliance in a location so as not to exceed
the maximum rated ambient temperature.
The appliance produces warm air when operating
normally and requires adequate ventilation. The
dimensions indicated are a minimum.
As the operating temperature has been pre-set no adjustments are required. Allow the cabinet
to reach its normal operating temperature before loading with appliance.
Connect the appliance to a suitable power supply.
Do not connect or disconnect the appliance with
wet hands. The appliance will turn on automatically
displaying the actual internal temperature of the
appliance. If the display shows ‘oFF’ press and hold
button 4 for 4 seconds to turn on the appliance.
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Display Icons and Buttons
Icon Button
1Alarm Warning 1 Info & Set Point
2Thermostat Output
Active 2Manual Defrost & Decrease Value
3Fan Output Active 3 Increase Value
4Defrost Output Active 4 Standby/Exit
52nd Parameter Set Active
Using the appliance
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+1.5°C
Standby
Pressing button 4 for 3 seconds will turn the unit on or into standby. When in standby, the display will
show ‘oFF’. When operating normally, the display will show the internal temperature.
Icon 1 Icon 2
Button 1 Button 2 Button 3
Button 4
Icon 3
Icon 4
Icon 5

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Always ensure air can circulate around/through the stored product. It is important that for
optimum energy and temperature performance that adequate airow is maintained around
the perimeter of the shelves, and around all stored products.
40
KG
Defrost
The appliance has an automatic defrost function and will defrost periodically each
day without any user intervention. This process is normal and does not aect product
stored in the appliance. During defrost the appliance can be used as normal.
Keypad Security Settings
We advise that this function is used to prevent unauthorised adjustment of the appliance and it’s operating
temperature.
Press and release button 1 until the display shows ‘Loc’. Then press and hold button 1 to show the current lock
condition of the temperature controller. ‘Yes’indicates locked, ‘no’ indicates unlocked. Using buttons 2 or 3
change the display to either lock or unlock the controller as required.
Release button 1 and wait 10 seconds or press button 4 once to resume normal operation.
Shelves, Supports, Loading and Air Flow
The appliance is supplied with adjustable, removable shelf clips and shelves.
Each shelf is capable of holding up to 40kg of product evenly distributed.
Do not block air vents with product. A minimum of 25mm should be maintained between
the top of the product and the shelf above.
Do not place product on the base of the appliance. If it is required to store product on the base of the
appliance please contact the Foster parts team to purchase the necessary shelf and spacers.
Set Point
To display the appliance Set Point, with the display showing the temperature, press and hold button 1.
To amend the Set Point press and hold button 1, then while keeping button 1 pressed use buttons 2 and 3 to
set the desired value.
If the Set Point cannot be adjusted to the value required please contact your authorised Foster dealer for
advice
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Shelf tting
PS1000HR X 4
PS1400HR X 6
PS1000HR X 16
PS1400HR X 24
Insert top of clip into
slot as desired shelf
position
Compress clip to insert
into lower slot

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Cleaning and Maintenance
Cleaning should be carried out periodically as required depending on application.
Switch o the appliance, disconnect from the power supply and remove all products, racking and shelves.
Care should be taken with the racking and shelves being inspected for any signs of damage resulting in sharp
edges and ensure that body parts do not come into contact with cold surfaces.
When cleaning a freezer it is recommended that the internal temperature is allowed to increase to above
freezing prior to cleaning.
Wash all internal and external surfaces with a mild liquid detergent
diluted as per the manufacturer’s instructions. Rinse surfaces with clean
water and dry thoroughly.
Never use wire wool, other abrasive substances, cleaning agents with a high
acid or alkaline content (e.g. bleach acid or chlorine) or similar products as
they can damage the appliance.
When the appliance has been cleaned and dried, ret the racking and
shelves.
Re-connect the appliance to the power supply adhering to the previous
guidelines above. Switch the appliance on and allow it to reach it’s normal
operating temperature before re-loading product.
IMPORTANT: This appliance is heavy. When moving the appliance care should be
taken and correct safe practices followed. Prior to cleaning ensure that the correct
PPE is available and utilised and that the appliance is switched o and disconnected
from the power supply. Do not disconnect or connect the appliance from the power
supply with wet hands. Following cleaning, only when the appliance is dry should the
appliance be reconnected to the power supply and switched on.
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Condenser Air Grill
Use a soft brush or vacuum to remove loose dust
and dirt from the Condenser Air Grill.
Cleaning
Condenser
Regular cleaning of the condenser (located behind the Condenser Air Grill) increases energy eciency and
prolongs the life of your appliance.
Never use a wire brush, abrasive or corrosive materials to clean the condenser. This should be carried out
periodically, by a competent engineer as outlined in the Regular Maintenance section of this manual.
Gasket
All door gaskets should be inspected on a regular basis and replaced as necessary if damaged. To clean, wipe
with a warm damp soapy cloth followed by a clean damp cloth. Finally thoroughly dry.
Shelves
The shelves in the appliance can be removed for cleaning. The shelves are dishwasher safe however the
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Regular Maintenance
Where the regular cleaning regime previously
described does not remove dirt or grease
deposits from the condenser, it should be
cleaned by a competent engineer. We
recommend that an engineer services the
appliance every 6 to 12 months to maintain
your warranty and ensure optimal performance
of your appliance. We recommend that service
is carried out by an authorised Foster agent or
by contacting the Foster Service team using the
contact details in this manual.
Troubleshooting
Alarms/Warnings:
During operation the current temperature inside the appliance will be
displayed. At certain times this will change to indicate a particular appliance
operation or fault. The indicators you may see are as follows:
dEF - Defrost in progress. This is normal and your appliance will carry out a defrost periodically through each
24 hours. The contents of the appliance will be unaected by this operation.
oFF - The appliance is switched o in standby. Turn the appliance back on to resume temperature control.
hi - The internal temperature of the appliance is higher than it should be. Ensure that the door is closed and
that the air ow inside is not obstructed by excesive or poor loading of product. The alarm will reset if the
temperature falls to a normal level. If this does not happen please contact your authorised dealer or Foster
Service.
E1 - This indicates that the internal temperature probe has failed. Call your authorised dealer or Foster Service
to arrange for this to be replaced. During this time the appliance cannot maintain an accurate temperature
and all product should be removed and the appliance switched o.
6-12 MONTHS
(Some indications are only visible periodically during specic appliance operations such as defrost or when activated
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Before calling your supplier please make sure that:
CheckProblem Solution
If the reason for the malfunction cannot be identied, disconnect the electrical supply from the unit and
contact your authorised dealer or Foster Service. When requesting a service call, please quote the model and
serial number which can be found on the inside of the appliance on the right hand wall and begins with ‘E’.
The appliance is not functioning Is the appliance plugged in and
the socket switched on?
If the appliance is plugged in
check that the socket is ‘live’by
plugging another appliance in to
see if that works.
Has the fuse blown? Check the fuse and if necessary
change it for a new one
The appliance is not cooling or
it is not reaching the required
temperature
Is the appliance switched on? Check that the temperature is
displayed. If the display shows‘oFF’
switch on the appliance as it is in
standby
Is the condenser blocked or dirty? Inspect and clean the condenser
if necessary as described in this
manual
Is the appliance positioned close
to a heat source?
Is the heat source aecting the
performance of the appliance. If
possible move the appliance away
from the heat source.
Is the appliance loaded correctly? Check the loading of the product
contained in the appliance is in
accordance with the guidelines in
this manual
There is something other than
the temperature displayed on the
controller
Is the display showing one of the
alarms/warnings above?
The display may show indications
shown in the ‘Alarms and
Warnings’ section of these
instructions. For anything else
contact your authorised dealer or
Foster Service.

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Suppliers of Commercial Refrigeration
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