Proluxe Apex Pro X2 User manual
Operations Manual
Apex Pro X2 - Hydraulic Automatic Dough Press
Model #: DP2350
WWW.PROLUXE.COM
Version: 51219
Congratulations on your selection of
the Apex Pro X2 Automatic Dough
Press. Proluxe is a leading
manufacturer of food preparation
and cooking equipment designed for
the most demanding commercial
kitchens. Proluxe equipment is a
result of the highest quality
engineering and time-tested design.
This manual includes installation,
operation, and maintenance
procedures for your new Apex Pro
X2 Dough Press. Please read this
manual carefully and keep it with
your machine for proper operation
and lasting service.
I N S T A L L A T I O N
Domestic
Use a separate 30 amp AC circuit. Only
industrial extension cords with proper wire
size should be used; size 16/3 wire for
distance up to 25 feet, and size 14/3 for
distance up to 50 feet.
International
Use a designated 16 amp AC circuit. Only
industrial extension cords with proper wire
size (2.5 sq. mm) shall be used. Make sure
there is a proper electrical wall outlet located
within reach of the cord and plug attached to
the press.
Make sure there is a proper electrical wall
outlet located within reach of the cord and
plug attached to the press. Then place the
press in an area which allows for “swing
clearance” of the lower platen plus vertical
and horizontal clearance of the press itself.
Limited Machine Warranty
Proluxe warrants this dough press machine,
when operated under normal conditions, to
be free from manufacturing defects in
material and workmanship for a period of
one year on parts and labor from the invoice
date.
This warranty will be effective only when
Proluxe authorizes the original purchaser to
return the product to the factory in Perris,
California freight prepaid and only when the
product, upon examination, has proven to be
defective. This warranty does not apply to
any machine that has been subjected to
misuse, negligence or accident. Proluxe shall
not be liable for the injury, loss or damage,
direct or consequential, arising out of the use
or the inability to use the product. No claim
of any kind shall be greater in amount than
the sale price of the product or part to which
claim is made.
This is the sole warranty given by the
company, it is in lieu of any other warranties,
expressed or implied, in law or in fact,
including the warranties of merchantability
and fitness for a particular use, and is
accepted such by the purchaser in taking
delivery of this product.
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S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
Electrical:
208V/50-60Hz/4600W/22.11 Amps
Requires 30 AMP outlet
Also available; specify when ordering:
●Voltage: 208/220
●Amps: 22.11/20.9
●Watts: 4600/5146
Shipping Weight:
200lbs. (82kg.) – DP2350
Includes: 72” cord and 6-30P NEMA
approved plug.
S A F E T Y S U M M A R Y
Warning
In case of power cord damage, do not
attempt to repair or replace the power cord.
Please contact the manufacturer or the local
distributor.
Avoid touching hot surfaces while
operating the machine.
Caution
During normal operation, the base of the
machine must be installed or placed above
the wall socket.
When servicing or cleaning the machine,
make sure that the power cord is removed
from the wall socket.
O P E R A T I O N T E M P E R A T U R E
& T I M E R C O N T R O L
FIG. A
Solid State Controller
This controller has three control features:
1. Temperature – May be set from
100°F-425°F (38°-163°C) Factory default is
200ºF.
2. Time – Time may be set from 1 second to
10 minutes.
3. Counter – Cycle counter counts the
number of applications from 1 to 9999 (see
additional Notes – Counter).
4. 2 Lower (Fig. A) Refers to models using
upper and lower heated surfaces.
Controller Operation
1. Viewing the Modes of Operation:
To view the set points of temperature, timer
and counter, press MODE button to view the
desired mode of operation.
2. Changing Temperature:
Press MODE button until temperature is
displayed.
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Press and hold SET button while pressing the
UP (↑) and DOWN (↓) arrow buttons to
desired temperature setting.
Fahrenheit/Celsius Conversion:
The temperature controller can be
programmed to display either ºF or ºC. Press
the MODE button until the temperature is
displayed . Then push a hold the SET button
for 10 seconds.
3. Changing Time:
Press MODE button until time is displayed.
Press and hold SET button while pressing the
UP (↑) and DOWN (↓) arrow buttons to
desired timer setting.
2. Set the timer in accordance with the
following information:
●2-4 seconds –For warm dough with
moderate yeast content.
●2-6 seconds – For room temperature
dough with moderate yeast content.
●6-8 seconds – For cold dough right
out of the refrigerator with low yeast
content.
4. Resetting the Counter:
Press MODE button until the
counter is displayed.
To reset the counter (# of cycles),
simultaneously push UP (↑) or DOWN (↓)
arrow buttons (approx. 5 seconds).
D O U G H P R E S S I N G
O P E R A T I O N S
Pressing Dough:
For best results, your dough should be
proofed before pressing, but it will also press
directly out of your refrigerator. Flour is not
required to press a crust and should NOT be
dusted on any part of the machine.
1. Check to see if you have the correct type
of electrical current or serious damage could
occur.
2. Press the power button, the green light
above will illuminate when powered on.
3. Set your desired temperature on the
control panel by using FIG. A and the
instructions above. We recommend a
temperature of 150ºF. Testing with your own
dough may desire a different setting.
Note
: Heat is provided in the upper and lower
platens enable the dough to flow more rapidly in
the pressing cycle. The heat IS NOT intended for
baking
.
4. Swing open the upper platen and apply a
quick spray of a good water based food
release on the platen.
5. Place your pre-portioned ball of dough in
the approximate center of the lower platen.
Add another spray to the top of the dough
ball.
6. Close the platen and, with both hands,
press the two green buttons on each side of
the machine simultaneously.
7. Hold the buttons in until it beeps then
release both buttons. The timer will actuate
and, when the time cycle is completed, the
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platens will release automatically. (Timer is
factory preset for six (6) seconds.
Instructions to change the timer is found
above under Controller Operations.)
9. Remove the finished product by rotating
the upper platen until you have proper space
to remove your dough.
10. Remove the crust, place on a pan or peel,
add toppings and bake.
R E C O M M E N D E D S E A S O N I N G
& C L E A N I N G P R O C E D U R E S
Before use you must properly season your
platens to prevent your dough from sticking.
Tools Required:
●Food release
●Soapy water solution
●Washcloth
●Paper towels
DO NOT use steel wool or harsh abrasives, it
will you will cause costly damage.
1. Before cleaning make sure the unit is
turned off.
2. Spray lower platen with approved
food release/oil spray.
3. Wipe oil across lower platen with
paper towel.
4. Wipe oil across upper platen.
5. Mix a warm dish soap and water
solution.
6. Soak washcloth and wring to remove
excess water.
7. Wipe lower and upper platen with
damp cloth.
P R E V E N T A T I V E
M A I N T E N A N C E
Proluxe machines are relatively maintenance
free. For a long lifespan, the following
preventative maintenance should be
followed:
Daily Care:
1. Platens: Turn your machine off and allow
to cool down before attempting to clean.
These platens should only be cleaned with
mild soap and warm water then wiped off
with a clean, soft cloth or soft sponge.
2. Exterior surfaces: Wipe daily with mild
soap and warm water.
DO NOT use ice or cold water to cool the
unit down. This can cause platen to warp.
Piston Maintenance:
In order to ensure pop and trouble free
operation of the press piston, it is important
that the machine be lubricated once every
three months, under normal operation. High
volume users may require more frequent
lubrication.
Please follow these instructions:
1. Locate the grease port on the
machine. Machines will pull down
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arms has a single grease port located
below the upper head on the right
side of the vertical post.
2. Place grease gun head against grease
port and apply enough pressure to
allow gun head to engage the grease
port.
3. Squeeze handle of grease gun. This
will force the grease into the piston.
The lubricant use must be USDA-H-I
authorized for food machinery. This lubricant
can be ordered through Proluxe, part #
110-002.
Service Problems:
Contact our factory at (800) 624-6717 (U.S.
only) or approved service agency. When
contacting the factory for information, parts
or service instructions, please provide the
serial number of the machine be provided.
This number can be found on the serial plate
located on the rear of the machine.
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Apex Pro X2 Troubleshoot Guide - Model #: DP2350
Problem
Cause
Action
Ref #
Power button on
digital controller face
is depressed but
doesn’t turn on.
1. Power cord is not plugged in.
2. Circuit breaker is tripped off in the
site's breaker box.
3. Transformer has taken an
electrical surge and is damaged.
4. Check voltage on the secondary
side of the Transformer. If you read
12VDC then you are receiving
voltage to the controller.
5. Possible blown fuse.
1. Plug the power cord into wall
receptacle and power button.
2. Reset circuit breaker that the
grill is plugged into. Depress
Power Button to turn on.
3. Replace Transformer after you
check secondary side of
transformer. If working properly,
you should receive 12vdc.
4. Replace controller. Controller
should be on once the power
button is depressed.
5. Replace fuse.
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Digital controller's
LED's are scrambled
or randomly erratic.
If when turning on,
the display will first
go to segment check
1. Possibly a component on the
Digital controller is damaged.
2. Control needs to reset.
1. Replace digital controller.
2. While unit is on unplug unit,
wait for 1 min. Then plug machine
on again and depress the power
button.
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----
Digital controller on
startup goes through
LED segment check
(8888) then to
version # and then
loops back to to the
above reboot.
The relay driver on the digital control
may be blown.
Replace digital controller.
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Digital display shows
PROB. No heat on
Upper Platen.
Sensor lost it's continuity as shown
on a muti-meter.
Disconnect prob that is open (no
continuity as shown on a multi-
meter. Must replace sensor
(RTD). Do not cut and splice new
sensor. Install new 2000 ohm
RTD sensor to under side of heat
platen and reconnect to the
controller.
A1.10
When depressing the
tactile button on
The tactile buttons under the overlay
may be not close enough to activate.
Carefully (no too much at one
time to avoid fracturing the
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digital controller,
nothing happens.
Same goes if the buttons are already
pressed by overlay without
depressing button.
traces on the controller) tighten
the nuts on the back of the
controller until button activate.
Same goes in reverse if buttons
are held down by the overlay.
Digital display shows
relay and particular
zone is overheating.
1. The relay on the switched side is
not opening to regulate temperature.
1. Replace the relay.
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Beeper not
functioning or
intermittent beeper
sound.
1. Beeper on digital control board
failed.
1. Replace digital controller
board
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Press does not close
when pressing the
two, green, start
buttons
Did not simultaneously press the
start buttons exactly at the same
time.
Try pressing both buttons exactly
at the same time. This is a
anti-tiedown safety feature.
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If setpoint is reached
but slightly off in
temperature.
Offset may need to be calibrated and
adjusted.
Call (800) 624-6717 ext. 129 for
instructions.
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Heater platens
overheating
If the relay (depending on the year of
the model) on the coil side are
receiving 12vdc indicates the
controller is functioning properly. On
the switching side of the relay, is
there 120 vac going to the heater in
question. If there is no voltage on
the to the switching side of the relay
to the heaters, the relay is not
working properly.
Replace relay If the controller's
heat-on LED is not lit indicating
the controller is working
properly.
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8
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Apex Pro X2 Part List - Model #: DP2350
ITEM #
DESCRIPTION
DP2350SE 208 ~ AC
QTY.
1
BASE AND POST WELDING ASSEMBLY (DP2350)
DP1390301
1
2
PISTON GUIDE WELDING ASSEMBLY
DP13102
1
3
CYLINDER, HYDRAULIC - 40 MM BORE x 1.687 STROKE
DP13140
1
4
MOUNTING PLATE
DP13105
1
5
POWER SUPPLY, 24VDC / 85-265VAC
DP13110
1
6
ELECTRICAL BOX MOUNTING BRACKET
DP13107
2
7
PISTON RAM MACHINED DP2300
11023003001
1
8
WASHER, SAE #8
WSAE8
15
9
SCREW, PHILLIPS PAN HEAD 8-32 X 1/4
SP83214
6
10
PUMP MOUNTING BRACKET
DP13108
1
11
CONTACTOR, 12V GE
DP13117
2
12
TERMINAL BLOCK #8
6018
1
13
MANUAL DP2350S
MDP2350S
1
14
SCREW, PHILLIPS PAN HEAD 8-32 X 3/8
SP83238
7
15
BOLT, HEX 3/8-16 X 1-1/2"
BH3816112
2
16
WASHER, SAE 3/8"
WSAE38
5
17
WASHER, LOCK 3/8
WL38
3
18
NUT, HEX 3/8-16
NH3816
3
20
ARM MACHINED DP2300
11023002101
1
21
THRUST PLATE
DP15404
1
22
ADJUSTABLE SCREW
110230042
1
23
NUT, LOCKING JAM (MACHINED)
11070
1
24
SCREW, SET 1/4-20 X 3/8 CONE POINT
SST142038CP
1
25
BOLT, SHOULDER 3/8X2
11023003
5
26
BOLT, HEX 1/4-20 X 5/8" ZINC PLATED
BH142058
4
27
HOUSING, MACHINING
11010252201
1
28
CONTACT N/O SCREW TYPE, GE #P9B10VN
110101751
3
29
SWITCH, MOM P/S OP SCREW ON GE
P9XPLOSO
3
30
THRUST WASHER
11059
1
31
FACIA CONTROL PLATE
11086027
1
32
WASHER, INTERNAL TOOTH LOCK #6
WLIT6
8
33
NUT, HEX 6-32
NH632
8
34
MARKER STRIP #6
MS6016
1
35
TERMINAL BLOCK #6
6016
1
10
36
SCREW, PAN HEAD PHILLIPS 8-32 X 1/2
SP83212
2
37
FUSE HOLDER 1 AMP
MPPF708
1
ITEM #
DESCRIPTION
DP2350SE 208 ~ AC
QTY.
38
FUSE BUSS 1 AMP
MPPF701R
1
39
SCREW, PHILLIPS PAN 2-56x1/4
SP25614
1
40
TRANSFORMER
11096975
1
41
CLAMP, CABLE 1/2
CC12
1
42
CONTROL PANEL OVERLAY
ODP1300
1
43
DIGITAL CONTROL REV. 5.06
DP139052
1
44
BOTTOM COVER
DP13154
1
45
BOLT, HEX 8-32 X 1/4
BH83214
4
46
FEET, RUBBER
RF209
4
47
NYLON SPACER, 1/4 X .141 X 9/32 LONG
110969111
4
48
WASHER, .311 OD X .150 ID X .20 THK
311150019
4
50
SCREW, SET 8-32 X 1
SST8321
2
51
WASHER, INTERNAL TOOTH LOCK #8
WLIT8
4
52
MARKER STRIP #8
MS6018
1
53
POWER UNIT, HYDRAULIC (MOTOR/PUMP)
DP13118
1
54
HYDRAULIC OIL RESERVOIR
DP13116
1
55
SCREW, PAN HEAD PHILLIPS 6-32 x 1/4
SP63214
2
56
HYDRAULIC MOTOR HOSES
DP13141
2
57
SCREW BUTTON HEAD 3/8-16 X 1/2
SB381612
4
58
SPRING, DIE RED MEDIUM HEAVY DUTY
11020106
4
59
HANDLE, SWING AWAY
11023004501
1
60
HEX BOLTS STAINLESS STEEL, 1/4-20 X 1/2
BH142012S
3
61
KNOB, SWING AWAY (MUSHROOM)
110017
2
62
SCREW, BUTTON HD 1/4-20 X 5/8"
SB142058
1
63
BOLT, HEX 5/16-18 X 1
BH516181
2
64
COLLAR POST DP2300
1101751162301
1
65
NUT, HEX JAM 5/16-18
NHJ51618
2
66
COLLAR, STOP PIN
SST5161834
2
67
WASHER, SAE 5/16
WSAE516
6
68
WASHER, 5/16" SPLIT LOCK
WL516
4
69
BOLT, HEX 5/16-18 X 1-1/2", GRADE 5
BH51618112G5
4
70
SCREW, SET CONE POINT 3/8-16 X 1/2
SST381612CP
5
71
SCREW, SET 1/4-20 X 1/2
SST142012
1
72
ORING, #2-243 N-70
MPSS062
1
73
RELAY, SOLID STATE
MPR90217
2
74
NUT, HEX 8-32
NH832
8
11
75
HEYCO STRAIN RELIEF 1/2"
3231
1
76
POWER CORD 208V 30 AMP
110573175
1
ITEM #
DESCRIPTION
DP2350SE 208 ~ AC
QTY.
77
COVER, LEVELING SPRING
11023002
1
78
ALIGNMENT SWITCH ASSY
1101169341
1
79
SCREW, SET 3/8-16 X 1/2
SST381612
7
80
GREEN MUSHROOM BUTTON SCREW ON
P9ARB3V
2
81
BUTTON BLACK MUSHROOM SCREW ON GE
P9ARB3N
1
82
UPPER HEAT SHROUD
110230036
1
83
O-RING GASKET
DP18302
1
84
SLEEVING, PVC WIRE
OPVC1050
1.91 FT
85
TERMINAL, QD 3/16 x 18-22 GA (PINK)
2280
2
86
14-16 GA #10 FORK TERMINAL ISUL.
1626
2
87
TERMINAL, RING #8 14-16 GA (BLUE)
1604
4
88
RTD SENSOR ASSEMBLY
110949110
2
89
WIRE, TGGT, 14 GA
110069
13.25 FT
90
WIRE, TFE 14 GA GREEN
WTFE14G
5.45 FT
91
TFE, SHRINK TUBING 7 AWG
110131
.66 FT
92
PLUG, BUTTON 7/8, PLASTIC (BLACK)
PB78P
1
93
WASHER, SAE #6
WSAE6
2
94
TERMINAL, RING #6 14-16 GA (HI-TEMP)
1601HT
2
95
POST GUIDE DP2300
11023004
1
96
TERMINAL, RING #6 x 18-22 GA, RED MOLEX
2202
2
97
TFE NON SHRINK TUBING
110133
.50 FT
98
SHROUD, LOWER PLATEN
110230037
1
99
PRESSURE RELIEF PLUG
DP13142
1
100
HYDRAULIC PORT FITTINGS (CYLINDER/PUMP)
DP13121
4
101
WIRE HARNESS
DP15450
1
102
POWER DISTRIBUTION CABLE
110230068
1
103
SCREW, SET 1/4-20 X 1/4
SST142014
1
104
SCREW, SOCKET HEAD 5/16-18 X 1 DOMESTIC
SSH516181D
1
105
U.P. ADJUSTMENT BOLT
DP15467
4
106
SCREW, PAN HD 8-32 X 1/4" SELF TAPPING. TYPE "F"
SP83214ST
4
107
GROMMET, RUBBER CS157, 3/4" ID 1.3/8" OD,1/8"
110103919
1
108
WASHER, SPLIT LOCK #8
WSL8
4
109
RAIL LOCK
DP13122
1
A1
KITTED, UPPER PLATEN COMPLETE ASSEMBLY
11017815474208AK
1
A2
KITTED, UPPER PLATEN WITH WIRING ONLY
11017815474208K
1
A3
KITTED, LOWER PLATEN COMPLETE ASSEMBLY
11017815432208AK
1
12
A4
KITTED, LOWER PLATEN WITH WIRING ONLY
11017815432208K
1
A5
ALIGNMENT SWITCH ASSY KIT
1101169341K
1
13
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Warranty & Return Policy
Proluxe warrants all products manufactured
by it against defects in workmanship or
materials from the date of purchase for a
period of 1 year on parts and labor. This
warranty applies to only equipment
purchased and used in the United States.
Warranty period shall begin when equipment
ships. Warranty travel will only be covered
for 60 miles.
ALL WARRANTY SERVICE CALLS MUST BE
APPROVED BY PROLUXE. IF THIS
PROCEDURE IS NOT FOLLOWED,
WARRANTY SERVICE WILL NOT BE
COVERED. WARRANTY SERVICE WILL BE
PAID ON STRAIGHT TIME, OVERTIME
WILL NOT BE COVERED.
E X C L U S I O N S
The warranties provided by Proluxe DO
NOT apply to the following:
●Damage due to misuse, abuse,
alteration, or accident.
●Improper or unauthorized repairs.
●Submerged in water.
●Damage in shipment.
●Equipment exported to foreign
countries.
Special Order Equipment and
Accessories
Cannot be canceled and are not returnable
unless defective within the terms of this
warranty.
In no event shall Proluxe be liable for
consequential damages arising out of the
failure of any of its products if operated
improperly or caused by normal wear or
damaged by operator abuse.
Limited Lifetime Warranty on
Heating Elements
If replacement is needed, Proluxe will send
the new part at no charge but labor will not
be covered unless the unit is still under the 1
year manufacturer warranty.
R E T U R N E D M E R C H A N D I S E
P O L I C Y
Should it become necessary to return any of
the company’s products, the following
instructions must be adhered to: First,
contact our customer service department for
approval and a return authorization number.
Please have the serial number of your item
available at that time. All merchandise must
be shipped freight prepaid by customer or
service agency. Subject to the inspection of
the product by the company, a restocking
charge of 20% of the Net purchased price
paid to Proluxe will be assessed.
Merchandise may not be returned for credit
without prior written approval of Proluxe.
Collect shipments will not be accepted. No
returns after 60 days of original shipment
date on machines. Purchased parts may not
be returned after 30 days. If upon inspection
by Proluxe or its authorized agent it is
determined the equipment has not been used
in an appropriate manner, has been modified,
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or has not been properly maintained, or has
been subject to misuse, misapplication,
neglect, abuse, accident, unauthorized
modification, damage during transit, delivery,
fire, flood, act or war, riot or act of God, then
this warranty shall be deemed null and void.
T E R M S & C O N D I T I O N S
1. Price List prices are suggested retail prices
and are shown in U.S. Dollars.
2. Terms of Payment: 1% 10 days, NET 30
days.
3. New Accounts: Satisfactory credit
information must be provided before open
account status can be extended.
Unless agreed otherwise, all shipments will
be made C.O.D., Cash in advance.
4. Pricing: Prices, specifications, model
numbers, capacities and accessories are
subject to change without notice.
5. Freight/Routing: Method of shipment will
be determined by Proluxe unless otherwise
advised by purchaser.
6. Damaged Claims: All merchandise shipped
at purchaser’s risk. Inspection must be made
by purchaser at time goods are received. If
goods are damaged, the PURCHASER shall
request that the agent of the transportation
company make a written notation on the
proper shipping documents immediately and
then file a claim for damages.
Note
: Goods damaged in shipping are
non-returnable.
7. Returns: Machines may not be returned
after 60 days. Purchased parts may not be
returned after 30 days. A restocking fee of
20% will be assessed on non-warranty
returns.
8. Taxes: Prices indicated herein DO NOT
include State, Federal, Local or foreign taxes
or duties, nor do they include fees, permits,
insurance or other levies, all of which are the
responsibility of the purchaser.
9. All orders are subject to acceptance by
Proluxe.
10. Possession of this price list shall not be
considered an offer to sell.
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