Traulsen TBC5 Setup guide

TRAULSEN BLAST CHILLERS
training guide
Models: TBC5, TBC13, TBC1H & TBC1HR

The toolbox allows the operator to adjust the default operating parameters, update control
software, retrieve past chill cycle data, and monitor chiller operation.
To access the TOOLBOX press the toolbox icon on the MANUAL menu. The ACCESS
LEVEL screen will appear. Some areas of the control are password protected. Selecting
a secure area will prompt a keyboard to appear on the display. The default password for
the SUPERVISOR LEVEL is 1234, and for the SERVICE LEVEL is 4401.
The most common operations are included inside the non password protected USER menu.
Table of Contents
1 TRAULSEN TBC5, TBC13 & TBC1H BLAST CHILLER TRAINING GUIDE
Automatic cycle start insures
proper operation and safe food!
Page
The Toolbox............................................................................. 1
Placing Probes/Loading Pans................................................. 2
Starting a Chill Cycle Using Auto Mode.................................. 3
Starting a Chill Cycle Using Manual Mode.............................. 4
Printing/Data Management......................................................5
Creating/Saving Chill Recipes................................................. 5
Chilling Without Probes........................................................... 5
Care & Cleaning...................................................................... 6
Troubleshooting....................................................................... 7
Glossary of Icons.....................................................................7
The Toolbox

2
Placing Probes/Loading Pans
Basic Probe Placement
Proper Probe Placement for Multi Batching
Probe 1: Grouped product (2 pans whole roast chicken)
Probe 2: Other Product One (1 pan chicken cutlets)
Probe 3: Other Product Two (1 pan baked beans)
Probes & Multi-Batching
Covering Product
NOTE
Using probes with small size products (like chicken strips) is not
recommended. See CHILL BY TIME for correct chilling
method.
Properly Placed Probes
Probe 1
Probe 2
Probe 3
1. Place probes into thickest part of the product.
2. With product like chicken the probe should not be
placed where it is touching bone.
3. With full pans of product such as casseroles locate
the probe in pan center.
4. In all cases probe tip should not touch pan bottom.
1. It is OK to load more than one type of product.
2. When loading more than 3 pan levels it will be
necessary to group like products together, using one
probe for each product group (see example at right).
1. Covering product is recommended but
not absolutely required.
2. If used, plastic wrap/aluminum foil must
be placed in direct contact with product
surface.
3. Some starch products are likely to dry
out if not covered (ex. mashed
potatoes, pasta, rice, cous cous, etc.).
4. Covering is recommended to prevent
drying if product will not be removed
when done or left inside overnight.

Starting a Chill Cycle Using Auto Mode
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Auto Mode Intended Operation
Traulsen’s TBC blast chiller is designed to operate in one of two modes, AUTO and
MANUAL. AUTO is intended for use by novice operators and those operations in
which there is no variation in chilling needs. It does not require for any buttons to
be pushed. Proper placement of the probe into hot product will cause a chill cycle
to commence. Chilling will continue until the product core reaches the target tem-
perature of 37 degrees F.
To Start a Blast Chill Cycle Using Auto Mode
1. Place hot product into the blast chiller.
2. Insert one of more probes into product.
3. Close the door. The display will begin counting down
from 30 and upon time elapsing will commence chilling.
OPTIONAL: Prior to cycle start, press any active probe on
the display to enter product and user names
from a drop down list.
To Add Additional Products/Probes to a Chill
Cycle Already in Progress
1. Place additional hot product into the blast chiller.
2. Insert one of more probes into product.
3. Close door. The newly added probe(s) will appear on
the display and the chill cycle will now continue until
these probes have reached their target temp.
NOTE: This can be repeated as as long as there is an
available probe.
NOTE: Traulsen’s blast chillers are
solely intended for blast chilling,
and not for use as holding cabinets.

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Starting a Chill Cycle Using Manual Mode
Manual Mode Intended Operation
The TBC’s second mode of operation is MANUAL. MANUAL is intended for use by
advanced operators and those operations which have much variation in their chilling
needs. It requires some buttons to be pushed. Upon completing cycle program-
ming and pressing START, chilling will commence and continue until the product
core reaches the operator adjustable target temperature or time.
To Start a Blast Chill Cycle Using Manual Mode
1. Place hot product into the blast chiller.
2. Insert one of more probes into product (not required for
chill cycles to be done by time).
3. Close the door.
4. Press the MANUAL tab at the top of the display.
5. If default settings are OK press START. Otherwise
select from TEMP, TIME or PRODUCT:
• TEMP: chill cycle ends upon reaching target temp
(requires use of probes).
• TIME: chill cycle ends upon time elapsing (does not
require use of probes)..
• PRODUCT: chill cycle runs based upon preloaded
parameters for a given product name.
6. Adjust target TEMPERATURE or TIME.
7. Select chill method:
• SD: standard blast chill/freeze.
• SPEED: provides for faster chilling.
• ENERGY: provides for energy saving operation.
• DELICATE: for use with products prone to freezing.
OPTIONAL: Prior to cycle start, press any active probe on
the display (or press a zone if chilling by time)
in order to enter product and user names.
8. Press START to begin a cycle using these settings.
1. Place additional hot product into the blast chiller.
2. Insert one of more available probes into product.
3. Close door. The newly added probe(s) will appear on the display and the chill
cycle will now continue until these probes have reached their target temp.
NOTE: This can be repeated as as long as there is an
available probe.
To Add Additional Products/Probes to a Chill Cycle in Progress
The IDLE Screen
The MANUAL Screen

Printing/Data Management
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Printing Cycle Data
When one or more probes reach the target temperature or time, an alarm will sound
for 20-seconds and DONE will appear on the display under the appropriate probe
or zone.
To Retrieve Data and/or Print
1. Press DONE. The print screen for that probe or zone will
appear on the display. All HACCP data appears on the
screen for manual logging.
OPTIONAL: Press NO PRODUCT and/or NO USER in
order to input thproduct and user names if not
done earlier.
2. Press PAPER in order to receive a cycle data printout.
3. Press LABEL in order to receive an adhesive label for
the product containers (for chillers equipped with the
optional label printer only). Repeat for additional labels.
4. Press DONE for the next probe or to return to the run or
idle screens.
The RUN screen
at cycle’s end
The PRINT Screen
Saving Recipes
The epicon control allows you to program individual chill reci-
pes, by name. These are saved to the PRODUCT le shown on
the MANUAL menu screen.
1. Press MANUAL then
PRODUCT.
2. Select NEW PRODUCT from
the drop down menu.
3. A keyboard will appear, type in
the PRODUCT NAME and
press ENTER.
4. Select to by TEMP or TIME.
5. Adjust SETTINGS and select
CHILL METHOD.
6. Press SAVE to save this to the
Product Menu.
Chilling Without Probes
1. Press MANUAL then TIME.
2. Adjust the target time.
3. Press any time zone. A keyboard will appear. Type in the
PRODUCT and USER names (or press SKIP) then press
ENTER.
4. Press START to begin a chill cycle using these settings.
NOTE
Sanitize probes after each use.

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Care & Cleaning
Probes
Interior/Exterior
Condenser
g. 2
g. 1
Changing The Paper and/or Label Rolls
Printer Supplies:
Paper: Traulsen P/N 400-60003-00 • Ofce Depot #302-224 • Staples #PMF-5233
Label: Traulsen part number 400-60004-00. Each roll contains 225 labels.
1. Remove probes by turning the circular locking ring
which secures these inside the chiller (g. 1).
2. Wash/sanitize probes (g. 2). Probes can be totally
immersed in water during cleaning.
3. Allow probes to air dry before replacing in chiller.
1. Disconnect power supply.
2. Clean both interior and exterior with a soft cloth as you
would any other stainless steel surface.
3. Do NOT use cleansers containing chlorine.
Do NOT clean with anything abrasive.
Do NOT hose off the blast chiller.
Cleaning this is critical to insuring proper performance and
long compressor life.
1. Disconnect power supply.
2. Lift-up or remove louvers covering coil location:
• TBC5: Front/Left
• TBC13: Front/Bottom
• TBC1H: Front/Top
3. Wipe coil ns clear of any dust/debris using a dry cloth
or stiff bristle brush (g. 3).
4. Replace louvers.
5. Restore power
1. Open printer door or remove cover (older models).
2. Remove empty paper roll and spindle. Replace with
new paper or label roll. Be sure to load paper with the
thermal side facing up.
3. Lift feed roller tension arm.
4. Place paper edge on feed roller.
5. Close feed roller tension arm.
6. Press the red button to feed paper through the printer.
7. Close printer door or replace cover.
g. 3
Feed Roller
Tension Arm
NOTE: Never place wet and/or sanitized pans or utensils inside the chiller!

POTENTIAL CAUSE SOLUTION
a. No power to unit. Check power supply and circuit breaker.
b. System problem. Call for service.
a. Door not closed properly. Close door completely.
b. Too much product loaded. Adjust the load to not exceed capacity of the unit.
c. Product depth in pan exceeds 2”. Reduce pan load.
d. Pan been covered with a lid, plastic wrap Cover product correctly.
or foil, and is this not in direct contact with
the product.
e. Product loaded is of a high density. Allow additional chilling time.
f. Dirty condenser coil. Clean condenser coil.
g. Evaporator coil iced. Allow chiller to defrost.
a. Probe not available. Press DONE to release probe for use.
b. Probe not placed in product. Place probe in product.
c. Food probe placed in product below 90° F. Manually program cycle and select probe.
d. Damaged or defective food probe. Replace with new food probe.
a. Door open. Close door.
b. Hot product inside but no probe placed. Press CANCEL then place probe to start cycle.
a. Previously chilled product not removed. Remove DONE product before starting a new chill cycle.
b. Chill cycle By Time set for too long. Reduce cycle time.
c. High water content food (ex. soup). Use DELICATE method.
a. Food chilled uncovered. Cover food before placing in chiller.
a. Printer is out of paper. Replace printer paper.
b. Printer paper installed incorrectly. Reload paper with the thermal side up.
c. Paper does not feed or jammed. Remove paper and reinstall correctly.
a. Door out of alignment or gasket issue. Check door alignment and gasket for proper seal.
b. Door sweep worn/out of adjustment (TBC1H). Adjust/replace door sweep.
c. Electric door heater malfunction. Call for service.
a. Varied product temps within batch. Verify actual product temp using a manual thermometer.
b. Probe placed incorrectly. Relocate probe.
c. Small mass product (ex. chicken tender). Use chill by time.
d. Product held at room temp too long. Verify actual product temp using a manual thermometer.
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Troubleshooting
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SYMPTOM
1. No display on control.
2. Batch requires too much
time to chill product down
target temperature or time.
3. Auto mode does not appear
to work when placing probe
in hot product.
4. Chill cycle starts with no.
product present
5. Unwanted product freezing.
6. Food drying out during
chilling.
7. Printer not printing.
8. Condensation on exterior
surface.
9. Upon starting a chill cycle,
the product temperature
displayed appears cooler
than expected (cooked)
temperature.
Print LABEL
Food PROBE, numbered 1-2-3
By TEMP chill mode
By TIME chill mode
By PRODUCT chill mode
The TOOLBOX
STANDARD chill method
SPEED chill method
DELICATE chill method
PRODUCT name
DEFROST cycle in progress
ENERGY chill method
Time ZONE, numbered 1-2-3
USER name
Print RECORD
Glossary of Icons