Bloomfield WVAE-30F User Manual
WELLS BLOOMFIELD, LLC
2 ERIK CIRCLE, P. O. Box 280 Verdi, NV 89439
telephone: 775-689-5703
fax: 775-689-5976
www.wellsbloomfield.com
SUPPLEMENTAL
OPERATION MANUAL
VENTILATOR HOOD
FRYER
MODEL
381
SECTION
WVAE-30F
WVPE-30F
WVAE-55F
WVAE-55FS
Includes
INSTALLATION
USE & CARE
IMPORTANT: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
This manual is considered to be part of the appliance and is to be given to the OWNER or
MANAGER of the restaurant, or to the person responsible for TRAINING OPERATORS of
this appliance. Additional manuals are available from your WELLS DEALER.
THIS MANUAL MUST BE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BY ALL PERSONS U S ING OR
INSTALLING THIS APPLIANCE. Contact your WELLS DEALER if you have any
questions concerning installation, operation or maintenance of this equipment.
PRINTED IN UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
p/n 301603 Rev. D ECN-13378 M381 071030 cps
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT
Unless otherwise specified, all commercial cooking
equipment manufactured by WELLS BLOOMFIELD, LLC is
warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for
a period of one year from the date of original installation or
18 months from the date of shipment from our factory,
whichever comes first, and is for the benefit of the original
purchaser only.
THIS WARRANTY IS THE COMPLETE AND ONLY
WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED IN LAW OR IN
FACT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND/OR FOR DIRECT,
INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN
CONNECTION WITH WELLS BLOOMFIELD PRODUCTS.
This warranty is void if it is determined that, upon inspection
by an authorized service agency, the equipment has been
modified, misused, misapplied, improperly installed, or
damaged in transit or by fire, flood or act of God. It also
does not apply if the serial nameplate has been removed, or
if service is performed by unauthorized personnel. The
prices charged by Wells Bloomfield for its products are
based upon the limitations in this warranty. Seller’s
obligation under this warranty is limited to the repair of
defects without charge by a Wells Bloomfield factory
authorized service agency or one of its sub-service
agencies. This service will be provided on customer’s
premises for non-portable models. Portable models (a
device with a cord and plug) must be taken or shipped to
the closest authorized service agency, transportation
charges prepaid, for service. In addition to restrictions
contained in this warranty, specific limitations are shown in
the Service Policy and Procedure Guide. Wells Bloomfield
authorized service agencies are located in principal cities.
This warranty is valid in the United States and Canada and
void elsewhere. Please consult your classified telephone
directory, your foodservice equipment dealer or contact:
Service Department, Wells Bloomfield, LLC
P.O. Box 280, Verdi, Nevada 89439
phone (775) 689-5707 or fax (775) 689-5976
for information and other details concerning warranty.
SERVICE POLICY AND PROCEDURE GUIDE and ADDITIONAL WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS
1. Resetting of safety thermostats, circuit breakers, over
load protectors, and/or fuse replacements are not
covered by this warranty unless warranted conditions
are the cause.
2. All problems due to operation at voltages or phase
other than specified on equipment nameplates are
not covered by this warranty.
Conversion to correct voltage and/or phase must be
the customer’s responsibility.
3. All problems due to electrical connections not made
in accordance with electrical code requirements
and wiring diagrams supplied with the equipment are
not covered by this warranty.
4. Replacement of items subject to normal wear, to
include such items as knobs, light bulbs; and, normal
maintenance functions including adjustments of
thermostats, adjustment of micro switches and
replacement of fuses and indicating lights are not
covered by warranty.
5. Damage to electrical cords and/or plug due to exposure
to excessive heat are not covered by this warranty.
6. Full use, care, and maintenance instructions supplied
with each machine. Noted maintenance and
preventative maintenance items, such as servicing and
cleaning schedules, are customer responsibility. Those
miscellaneous adjustments noted are customer
responsibility. Proper attention to preventative
maintenance and scheduled maintenance procedures
will prolong the life of the appliance.
7. Travel mileage is limited to sixty (60) miles from an
Authorized Service Agency or one of its sub-service
agencies.
8. All labor shall be performed during regular working
hours. Overtime premium will be charged to the buyer.
9. All genuine Wells replacement parts are warranted for
ninety (90) days from date of purchase on nonwarranty equipment. This parts warranty is limited only
to replacement of the defective part(s). Any use of
non-genuine Wells parts completely voids any
warranty.
10. Installation, labor, and job check-outs are not
considered warranty and are thus not covered by this
warranty.
11. Charges incurred by delays, waiting time or operating
restrictions that hinder the service technician’s ability to
perform service are not covered by warranty. This
includes institutional and correctional facilities.
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SHIPPING DAMAGE CLAIM PROCEDURE
NOTE: For your protection, please note that equipment in
this shipment was carefully inspected and packaged by
skilled personnel before leaving the factory. Upon
acceptance of this shipment, the transportation company
assumes full responsibility for its safe delivery.
IF SHIPMENT ARRIVES DAMAGED:
1. VISIBLE LOSS OR DAMAGE: Be certain that any
visible loss or damage is noted on the freight bill or
express receipt, and that the note of loss or damage is
signed by the delivery person.
2. FILE CLAIM FOR DAMAGE IMMEDIATELY:
Regardless of the extent of the damage.
3. CONCEALED LOSS OR DAMAGE: if damage is
unnoticed until the merchandise is unpacked, notify the
transportation company or carrier immediately, and file
“CONCEALED DAMAGE” claim with them. This
should be done within fifteen (15) days from the date
the delivery was made to you. Be sure to retain the
container for inspection.
Wells Bloomfield cannot assume liability for damage or loss
incurred in transit. We will, however, at your request, supply
you with the necessary documents to support your claim.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY xi
SPECIFICATIONS 1
FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS 2
PRECAUTIONS & GENERAL INFORMATION 4
AGENCY LISTING INFORMATION 5
INSTALLATION 5
ANSUL® INSTALLATION & SETUP 8
OPERATION 11
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS 12
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 14
MAINTENANCE LOG 15
MSDS for Ansulex® Low pH 16
TROUBLESHOOTING SUGGESTIONS 18
PARTS & SERVICE 19
CUSTOMER SERVICE DATA 19
INTRODUCTION
Thank You for purchasing this Wells Bloomfield appliance.
Proper installation, professional operation and consistent maintenance of this appliance will ensure
that it gives you the very best performance and a long, economical service life.
This supplemental manual contains information and instructions pertinent to the hood section of this
ventless appliance, and to its use and care.
For information regarding the cooking section, please refer to the associated fryer operation manual.
DIMENSIONS
MODEL WIDE DEEP HIGH
ALL
15.8” (402 mm)
20” (508 mm) including
43.7”
(1110 mm)
76.4”
(1941 mm)
manual pull station
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL VOLTS WATTS AMPS
208 1ø 9,000 43.3
WFAE-30F
WVPE-30F
WVAE-30F EU
WVPE-30F EU
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WVAE-55F
WVAE-55FS
WVAE-55F EU
WVAE-55FS EU
240 1ø 9,000 37.5
208 3ø 9,000 25.0 (L1, L2, L3)
240 3ø 9,000 22.0 (L1, L2, L3)
308-415V 9,300
15.0 (L1)
13.0 (L2 & L3) 3 (N)
208 3ø 17,000 47.8 (L1, L2, L3)
240 3ø 17,000 41.0 (L1, L2, L3)
380-415V 17,400
26.0 (L1)
24.0 (L2 & L3) 3 (N)
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FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS
FILTER
VENTILATOR
POWER
ON
CHECK
FILTERS
REPLACE
FILTERS
SERVICE
REQUIRED
BACK VIEW
v.10
v.11
v.12
v.13
v.14
v.15
f.19
f.20
v.7
v.6
v.8
SIDE VIEW
v.17
v.16
FRONT VIEW
VENTILATOR WARNINGLIGHT PANEL
VENTILATOR
POWERON
CHECK
FILTERS
v.2
v.3
WELLS
REPLACE
v.16
(ALTERNATE
LOCATION)
FILTERS
SERVICE
REQUIRED
v.4
v.5
f.1
FRYER
OFF
FILTER
f.9
FRYER
WVAE-30,
WVAE-55 or
WVPE-30
v.7
f.21
f.18
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NOTE: Items beginning with “f. …” are part of the FRYER
Items beginning with “v. ...” are part of the VENTILATOR
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FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS (continued)
ITEM DESCRIPTION FUNCTION
f.1
POWER SWITCH
(FILTER-OFF-FRYER)
v.2
VENTILATOR POWER LIGHT
(green)
v.3
CHECK FILTERS LIGHT
(amber)
v.4
REPLACE FILTERS LIGHT
(amber)
FRYER position energizes VENTILATOR POWER LIGHT and BLOWER.
If, within 10 seconds, there is sufficient airflow for proper operation,
POWER LIGHT will remain ON and fryer will operate.
Glows when FRYER POWER SWITCH in pressed to FRYER and adequate
airflow has been proven.
Glows when GREASE BAFFLE and/or HEPA FILTER are not properly
installed. When this light is lit, fryer is disabled.
Glows if either CHARCOAL FILTER or HEPA FILTER are due for
replacement. Fryer will continue to operate, but filters must be changed in
a timely manner before they clog and disable the fryer.
v.5
SERVICE REQUIRED LIGHT
(red)
v.6
VENTILATOR BLOWER Provides ventilation airflow.
v.7
FUSIBLE LINK LOCATION FUSIBLE LINKS provide fire protection by melting at a pre-set temperature
v.8
FIRE SUPPRESSION
NOZZLE(S)
f.9
FILTER PUMP MOTOR
OVERLOAD RESET
v.10
VENTILATOR EXHAUST
COLLAR
v.11
CHARCOAL FILTER
v.12
HEPA AIR FILTER
v.13
GREASE BAFFLE
v.14
ANSUL® SYSTEM STATUS
INDICATOR
v.15
ACCESS TO AUTOLIFT
MOTOR
v.16
MANUAL PULL STATION Allows manual discharge of fire suppression system. Shown on left side,
Glows when there is insufficient airflow for proper operation (either
CHARCOAL FILTER or HEPA FILTER, or both, plugged). When this light
is lit, fryer is disabled.
and activating the fire suppression system.
Disperse the fire suppression media.
Provides over-temperature protection for the FILTER PUMP MOTOR.
Reset manually by pressing the red button.
Ventilator discharge. DO NOT BLOCK.
Contains fire damper with pre-installed 285ºF (141ºC) fusible link.
See page 10.
Indicates status of Ansul® fire suppression system
(i.e. COCKED or FIRED).
On fryers with automatic basket lifting device (WVAE-series) allows
servicing of lift mechanism.
may also be mounted on right side. IMPORTANT: PULL STATION must
be field installed by an ANSUL® technician.
v.17
GREASE CUP Catches drippings from GREASE BAFFLE.
f.18
DRIP PAN Catches any liquid draining from top of fryer section.
f.19
STABILIZER Prevents unit from tipping backwards.
f.20
RIGID (REAR) CASTERS Allows unit to be easily positioned by slightly lifting front of unit.
IMPORTANT
If a remote pull station is installed, both rear casters must be replaced with fixed legs in order to deter movement of
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unit. MOVING AN APPLIANCE EQUIPPED WITH A REMOTE PULL STATION WILL DISCHARGE THE FIRE
SUPPRESSION SYSTEM.
f.21
FIXED (FRONT) LEGS Allows the unit to be leveled.
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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING:
SHOCK HAZARD
All servicing requiring access
to non-insulated electrical
components must be
performed by a factory
authorized technician.
DO NOT open any access
panel which requires the use
of tools. Failure to follow this
warning can result in severe
electrical shock.
CAUTION:
RISK OF
DAMAGE
DO NOT connect or
energize this appliance
until all installation
instructions are read and followed. Damage to the
appliance will result if these
instructions are not
followed.
CAUTION:
HOT SURFACE
Exposed surfaces can be hot
to the touch and may cause
burns.
IMPORTANT:
The fryer is disabled when
the filters are plugged to the
point of insufficient airflow
for proper operation. Also,
the fryer is disabled if either
the HEPA filter or grease
baffle is removed.
It is the responsibility of
the store management to
maintain sufficient spares of
HEPA air filters to avoid
prolonged shutdown of the
fryer when this filter is
expended. Charcoal and
HEPA air filters cannot be
cleaned.
Wells Bloomfield assumes
no liability for loss of
business due to filter
related shutdown.
This ventilator hood is part of an engineered system and is
intended for use in commercial establishments only.
This ventilator and attendant fryer are intended
human consumption. No other use is
the manufacturer or its agents.
Operators of this appliance must be familiar with the appliance use,
limitations and associated restrictions. Operating instructions must be
read and understood by all persons using or installing this appliance.
This ventilator hood system is designed to reduce odor emissions,
but will not completely eliminate all cooking odors. Air exchange rates
at the installation site must comply with the requirements of the local
jurisdictional authority. To ensure that odors do not accumulate,
recommended minimum air exchange is 400 cfm into and out of the
site.
Cleanliness of this appliance is essential to good sanitation. Read and
follow all included cleaning instructions and schedules to ensure the
safety of the food product.
Disconnect this appliance from electrical power before performing any
maintenance or servicing.
This appliance is not jet stream approved. Do not direct water jet or
steam jet at this appliance, or at any control panel or wiring. Do not
splash or pour water on, in or over any controls, control panel or
wiring. Do not wash floor around this appliance with water or steam
jet. Do not attempt to wash charcoal or HEPA air filters. Water will
cause their immediate failure and disable the fryer.
Exposed surfaces of this appliance can be hot to the touch and may
cause burns.
Cooking oil will be very hot when in use. Contact will cause severe
injury. Wear appropriate heat protective apron and gloves when using
this fryer.
Do not operate this appliance if the control panel is damaged. Do not
operate solid state versions of this appliance if the keypad section of
the control panel is torn or broken. Call your Authorized Wells Service
Agent for service.
Avoid storing flammable or combustible materials in, on or near the
appliance.
The technical content of this manual, including any wiring diagrams,
schematics, parts breakdown illustrations and/or adjustment
procedures, is intended for use by qualified technical personnel.
Any procedure which requires the use of tools must be performed by a
qualified technician.
This manual is considered to be a permanent part of the appliance.
This manual and all supplied instructions, diagrams, schematics, parts
breakdown illustrations, notices and labels must remain with the
appliance if it is sold or moved to another location.
This appliance is made in the USA. Unless otherwise noted, this
appliance has American sizes on all hardware.
recommended or authorized by
to prepare food for
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AGENCY LISTING INFORMATION
This appliance conforms to NSF Standard 4 for sanitation only if
installed in accordance with the supplied Installation Instructions and
maintained according to the instructions in this manual.
This appliance is and
Listed under UL File E146882.
STD 4
E146882
E146882
INSTALLATION
UNPACKING & INSPECTION
Carefully remove the appliance from the carton. Remove all
protective plastic film, packing materials and accessories from the
appliance before connecting electrical power or otherwise performing
any installation procedure.
Carefully read all instructions in this manual and the Installation
Instruction Sheet packed with the appliance before starting any
installation.
Read and understand all labels and diagrams attached to the
Fryer and to the ventilator.
Carefully account for all components and accessories before
discarding packing materials.
COMPONENTS
1 ea. Grease baffle
1 ea. HEPA air filter
1 ea. Charcoal filter
1 ea Grease cup
1 ea. Fire suppression agent tank
1 ea. Fire suppression agent (Ansulex® Low pH) 1.5 gal.
1 ea. Fire suppression system charging cartridge
1 ea. Manual pull station kit
(includes mounting hardware - must be installed by an
authorized ANSUL® distributor only)
(as req’d) Components and accessories specific to the fryer
Store these components in a convenient place for later use.
NOTE: DO NOT discard
the carton or other packing
materials until you have
inspected the appliance for
hidden damage and tested it
for proper operation.
Refer to SHIPPING DAMAGE
CLAIM PROCEDURE on the
inside front cover of this
manual.
WARNING:
RISK OF INJURY
Installation procedures must
be performed by a qualified
technician with full knowledge
of all applicable electrical
codes. Failure can result in
personal injury and property
damage.
IMPORTANT:
Fire suppression system must
be charged and certified by an
authorized Ansul® distributor.
Fryer will not operate until the
fire suppression system has
been charged.
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