Ram AFD-280E Owner’s Manual

MODEL AFD-280E

Fry Dispenser

OPERATOR MANUAL

English (Rev. F)

P/N 291510

Manufactured by

AFD-280E

AUTOMATED EQUIPMENT LLC

5140 Moundview Drive

Red Wing, MN 55066 U.S.A.

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FOR SERVICE in the U.S.A./CANADA, CALL:

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Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION _____________________________________________________________________ 3
SPECIFICATIONS____________________________________________________________________ 3
FCC STATEMENT____________________________________________________________________ 3
WARRANTY ________________________________________________________________________ 4
REQUESTING SERVICE, ASSISTANCE, OR PARTS________________________________________ 5
SAFETY____________________________________________________________________________ 6
ASSEMBLING THE DISPENSER________________________________________________________ 7
DAILY SET-UP ______________________________________________________________________ 8
DAILY CLOSING_____________________________________________________________________ 8
OPERATOR CONTROLS ______________________________________________________________ 9
FRONT PANEL OPERATIONS CUSTOMIZATION __________________________________________ 10
SEQUENCE OF OPERATION __________________________________________________________ 11

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AFD-280E Dispenser

The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.

IN NO EVENT WILL AUTOMATED EQUIPMENT LLC BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR

EDITORIAL OMISSIONS MADE HEREIN; NOR FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE FURNISHING, PERFORMANCE, OR

USE OF THIS MATERIAL.

This manual is copyrighted with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may

not be copied, in whole or part, without the written consent of Automated Equipment LLC

Product names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only, and may be

trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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AFD-280E Dispenser

INTRODUCTION

The Dispenser is a compact automated system
that replaces manual basketing of frozen french
fries. The Dispenser automatically weighs 12
ounce (350 gm), 16 ounce (450 gm) or 24 ounce
(700 gm) loads of frozen fries and dispenses them
into custom fry baskets.

The Dispenser's Hopper holds 42 lbs. (19 kg) of
frozen french fries prior to basket loading. A
rotating Dispenser Drum inside the Hopper
transfers the frozen fries onto the Accumulator
Doors where a weight sensor accurately weighs
the fries.

Empty baskets are manually placed on the Upper
Guide. The baskets slide under the Accumulator
Doors where fries are dispensed into them. The
Basket Lift then lowers the filled baskets onto the
Lower Guide where the baskets wait to be picked
up by a crew person.

INTENDED USE

The AFD-280E Dispenser is intended to dispense
only frozen french fries. All food should be stored
and handled according to industry
recommendations. The AFD-280E Dispenser is
not intended to be used for storage of food and
should be cleaned regularly as described in the
manual in order to avoid spoilage and
contamination.

HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD (HCS)
The procedures in this manual may include
the use of chemical products. These chemical
products will be highlighted with boldface
letters followed by the abbreviation (HCS) in
the text portion of the procedure. See the HCS
Manual for the appropriate Material Safety
Data Sheets (MSDS).

NOTE: This equipment is manufactured in the

U.S., therefore all hardware measurements are in
English, and the metric conversions stated are
approximate.

IMPORTANT!
This manual contains operational and service

information for Model AFD-280E Dispenser. All
Dispensers post serial #AFER9903B00384 are
manufactured with the Non-Contact Weight
Sensor (NCWS) which replaces the Load Cell.

Bold face type within brackets [ ] will indicate
operational and service procedures for the
Non-Contact Weight Sensor (NCWS) models.

SPECIFICATIONS

Features:

Bulk storage of 42 lb. / 19kg frozen product
Manual or automatic Dispense modes
Electrically driven
Holds 7 Custom Fryer Baskets
Disassembles for cleaning

Electrical Requirements:

U.S./Canada (UL Listed):
110 Volts a.c., 60 Hertz, 1Ø, 0.7 A
International (CE Marked):

220-240 Volts a.c., 50 Hertz, 1Ø, 2.0A.

Internal Circuit Breaker: 5 Amps

Additional Equipment Information:

Noise Emissions: < 70 dB(A)
Maximum Altitude: 6000 ft. (1525 meters)
Maximum Humidity: 95% non-condensing
Ambient Temperature: 4° - 25°C (40° - 77°F)

Date of Manufacture:

The manufacturing date is encoded into the
serial number identification label on the side
panel of the Dispenser.

Example: S/N AFER0403C000000 indicates a
manufacturing date of 03/04 or March 2004.

Space Requirements:

Clear floor space near fry vat at least 28 inches
(72 cm) wide and 24 inches (60 cm) deep.
Basket Handles will extend to 32 inches (81
cm). This equipment must be placed on a
horizontal surface with a tilt of less than 2
degrees. This equipment is only to be installed
in locations where use and maintenance is
restricted to trained personnel.

FCC STATEMENT

WARNING: This equipment generates, uses,

and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause interference to
radio communications.

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WARRANTY

The terms “we”, “us”, “our” or “factory” hereinafter refer to Automated Equipment LLC. We warrant the
purchased product to be free from manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal
use and conditions for the period and component specified below:

Components covered Term
Electronic Circuit Board Assemblies 1 year

Electrical and Mechanical Moving Parts 1 year
Structural frame work or enclosures 1 year
Crew removable components:

Drip Tray 90 days
Hopper, Hopper Lid, and Diverter 90 days
Drum 90 days
Hopper Extension 90 days
Lift Saddle Assembly 90 days
Guide Assemblies & Slides 90 days
Crumb Tray 90 days
Custom Baskets 90 days
Power Cord 90 days

The Warranty period commences on the date of shipment of the Dispenser (hereinafter
“Product”) from our manufacturing facility.

EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN WE MAKE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED
OR IMPLIED AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

We shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential damages (including damages for loss of
business profits, business interruption, loss of business information and the like) arising out of the use
of or inability to use the Product.

THIS WARRANTY IS VOID IF THE PRODUCT IS NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY DUE TO ABUSE
OR NEGLECT BY THE PURCHASER, ITS EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR OTHER
REPRESENTATIVES EITHER BY BREAKING, BENDING, MISUSE, ABUSE, DROPPING,
ALTERATION, IMPROPER MAINTENANCE OR ANY OTHER FORM OF NEGLECT OR IMPROPER
USAGE. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT BY NATURAL
CAUSES SUCH AS LIGHTNING, ELECTRICAL CURRENT FLUCTUATIONS, FLOOD, FIRE,
TORNADOES, OR OTHER ACTS OF GOD. WE WILL INVOICE PURCHASER FOR REPAIRS MADE
NECESSARY BY THE HEREIN LISTED CAUSES.

This warranty is governed by the substantive laws of Minnesota, U.S.A., without giving effect to the
conflict of law provisions.

This warranty is non-transferable and applies only to the original purchaser.

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