Ram GDF14 Operators Manual

Models: GDF14, GDF14E and

GDF14EL

Fry / Appetizer Dispenser

Equipment/Service Manual

English (Rev. E)

Manufactured by

AUTOMATED EQUIPMENT LLC

5140 Moundview Drive, Red Wing, MN 55066 U.S.A.

PHONE: 1 (800) 248-2724

SERVICE FAX: 1 (651) 385-2172

For Service in the US and Canada, Call:

http:// www.autoequipllc.com

Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST

After hours, your call will be handled by a pager service; a Technical Support Representative will return your call.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION__________________________________________________________________________________________ 3

FCC STATEMENT ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3

SPECIFICATIONS ________________________________________________________________________________________ 3 WARRANTY _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 4 REQUESTING SERVICE, ASSISTANCE, OR PARTS ____________________________________________________________ 5 INTENDED USE __________________________________________________________________________________________ 6 SAFETY & EQUIPMENT CARE______________________________________________________________________________ 6 INTERNATIONAL SAFETY LABELING _______________________________________________________________________ 7 EQUIPMENT CARE LABEL ________________________________________________________________________________ 8 ASSEMBLING THE GDF14 DISPENSER ______________________________________________________________________ 9 ASSEMBLING THE GDF14E DISPENSER____________________________________________________________________ 10 ASSEMBLING THE GDF14EL DISPENSER___________________________________________________________________ 11 DAILY SET UP __________________________________________________________________________________________ 12 DAILY CLOSING ________________________________________________________________________________________ 12 LOADING FROZEN PRODUCT INTO HOPPER________________________________________________________________ 13 CONTROL PANEL DISPLAY ______________________________________________________________________________ 14

CONTROL PANEL DEFINITIONS______________________________________________________________________________________ 14

GDF14 SERIES MENU STRUCTURE ________________________________________________________________________ 15 NORMAL OPERATING MODE _____________________________________________________________________________ 16

CHANGING THE DISPENSER WEIGHT SETTINGS _______________________________________________________________________ 16 EMPTY HOPPER MODE_____________________________________________________________________________________________ 17

USER MENU____________________________________________________________________________________________ 18

AUTO-MANUAL MODE ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 18 CALIBRATE MODE _________________________________________________________________________________________________ 19

MANAGER FUNCTION MODE _____________________________________________________________________________ 20

CONFIGURE PRESETS _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 20 SELECT LANGUAGE _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 21 DIAGNOSTICS ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 21 DIAGNOSTICS FUNCTIONS - DEFINITIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS___________________________________________________________ 22 ERROR CODE DEFINITIONS _________________________________________________________________________________________ 23

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE _____________________________________________________________________________ 24 BASKET SENSOR ADJUSTMENT __________________________________________________________________________ 25 ILLUSTRATIONS & PARTS LISTS __________________________________________________________________________ 27

FRONT VIEWS ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 27 REAR VIEWS______________________________________________________________________________________________________ 30 SYSTEM SCHEMATIC ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 32 CONTROLLER LAYOUT_____________________________________________________________________________________________ 33 ACCUMULATOR DOORS ASSEMBLY__________________________________________________________________________________ 34 ACCUMULATOR DRIVE ASSEMBLY ___________________________________________________________________________________ 35 DRUM MOTOR DRIVE ASSEMBLY ____________________________________________________________________________________ 37 BASKET RACK ASSEMBLY GDF14 ____________________________________________________________________________________ 38 BASKET RACK ASSEMBLY GDF14EL _________________________________________________________________________________ 39

P/N 291508

1 (651) 385-2273

FAX: 1 (651) 385-2166

1 (800) 248-2724

GDF14 Series Dispensers

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.

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.

GDF14 Series Dispensers

INTRODUCTION

The GDF14 Series Frozen Product Dispenser is a compact, semi-automated system that replaces manual basketing of Frozen Fries /Appetizers. There are three models in the Series: GDF14, GDF14E and GDF14EL.

The GDF14 Series Frozen Product Dispenser weighs loads of frozen product and dispenses the selected weight into the Fryer Basket each time the Dispense button is pressed, or automatically dispenses when the Auto mode is activated.

The GDF14 Dispenser’s Hopper holds frozen product prior to Basket Loading. (See the Specifications for capacities. Capacity varies depending on the type and volume of the fry cut or appetizer.) A rotating Dispenser Drum inside the Hopper transfers the product onto the Accumulator Doors where a weighing system accurately weighs the frozen product.

NOTE: This equipment is manufactured in the U.S., therefore all hardware measurements are in English, and the metric conversions stated are approximate.

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).

IMPORTANT

This equipment is only to be installed in locations where use and maintenance is restricted to trained personnel.

This equipment must be placed on a horizontal surface with a tilt of less than 2 degrees.

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.

SPECIFICATIONS

Features:

• Bulk storage of frozen product: GDF14 - 36 lbs. / 16.3 kg GDF14E - 30lbs. / 13.6 kg GDF14EL - 30lbs. / 13.6 kg

• Manual or Automatic Dispense Modes

• Electrically driven

• Holds 2 Fryer Baskets

• Disassembles for cleaning

Optional equipment:

• Fryer Baskets

• Side Basket Rack (holds 4 baskets)

Electrical Requirements:

• 120 V a.c., 60 Hertz, 0.75A, US/Canada

• 95-240 V a.c., 50-60 Hertz, 40 Watts, 1Ø

(single phase), International

Other Equipment Information:

• Noise Emissions: < 70 dB(A)

• Maximum Altitude: 6000ft. (1525 meters)

• Maximum Humidity: 95% non-condensing

• Ambient Temperature: 40°- 77°F (4° -

25°C)

Serial Number:

The information found in the serial number identification label on the back panel of the Dispenser is as follows:

Example: s/n 14SR0006A00082

14S = Model GDF14

R = Plant 00 = Year of Manufacture 06 = Month of Manufacture

A = Revision Level

00082 = Sequence number

Space Requirements:

Clear floor space near fry vat at least 15 inches (38 cm) wide and 28 inches (71 cm) deep.

GDF14 Series Dispensers

WARRANTY

Automated Equipment LLC (hereinafter “AELLC”), warrants 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 Crew removable components:

• Crumb Tray

• Basket Rack

• Accumulator Tray

• Hopper, Hopper Lid, Diverter

• Drum

• Fryer Baskets

• Power Cord

1 year 90 days

90 days 90 days

90 days 90 days 90 days 90 days

The Warranty period commences on the date of shipment from AELLC for the Frozen Product Dispenser and/or Dispenser Accessories (hereinafter “Product”).

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

AELLC 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 CAU SED BY NATURAL CAUSES SUCH AS LIGHTNING, ELECTRICAL CURRENT FLUCTUATIONS, FLOOD, FIRE, TORNADOES, OR OTHER ACTS OF GOD. AELLC 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.

GDF14 Series Dispensers

REQUESTING SERVICE, ASSISTANCE, OR PARTS

WARRANTY SERVICE

Warranty service must be initiated by calling AELLC’s Technical Support Hot Line at 1-800-248-2724 (U.S./Canada) or 651-385-2273 to establish all warranty requests.

AELLC Technical Support personnel will determine the cause of failure and provide the appropriate resolution. If replacement parts are required, parts will be provided by AELLC or by an authorized Service Support Center/Parts Distributor.

NON-WARRANTY SERVICE

Service is normally conducted by customer appointed personnel, or by contracting a local service agent. Service fees are in accordance with industry standards.

Replacement parts are available through local Service Support Center/Parts Distributors or direct from AELLC by calling 1-800-248-2724 (U.S./Canada) or 651-385-2273 in the event a local distributor is not available.

When repairing this unit, use only replacement parts supplied by AELLC, or supplied by an AELLC Factory Authorized Parts Distributor. Use of replacement parts other than those supplied by AELLC or by an AELLC Factory Authorized Parts Distributor will void the warranty.

All charges for parts and shipping are F.O.B. AELLC, and are subject to change without notice. Prices will be those in effect at the time of shipment.

Schwan's Technology Group, Inc. reserves the right to make suitable substitutions in materials, depending upon their availability.

WARNING!

Only trained and/or qualified personnel should perform service to this equipment.

AELLC's Technical Support Hot Line is available for telephone assistance providing AELLC product technical support, parts and parts information, and service agent referral. Contact AELLC’s Technical Support Hot Line at 1-800-248-2724 (U.S./Canada) or 651-385-2273.

Record the following information for your records:

Date of Installation

Service Agency Telephone

Serial Number

Service functions described in this manual could cause irreversible damage to the equipment and/or injury to personnel if performed improperly.

If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

GDF14 Series Dispensers

INTENDED USE

The GDF14 Series Dispenser is intended to dispense only non-meat based frozen food products. NOTICE:

• The Dispenser must be accessible from the rear for service.

• The Dispenser must be accessible from all sides for routine cleaning and maintenance. A minimum of 4

inches (10cm) clearance on both sides and behind the Dispenser is recommended.

SAFETY & EQUIPMENT CARE

Follow these guidelines during operation and repair of the GDF14 Series Frozen Product Dispenser:

• Disconnect the Dispenser Power Cord from the wall outlet before servicing.

• If the power cord is damaged it must only be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent, or by a

similarly qualified person, in order to avoid a hazard.

• Use appropriate tools for servicing this equipment.

• Inspect the Dispenser on a regular basis to identify problems before they occur.

• Keep the Dispenser clean.

• Keep hands away from the following areas while the Dispenser is operating:

Accumulator Doors Dispenser Drum

• Fryer baskets may be hot. Pick up by handles only.

• Do NOT spray down the Dispenser with water. The Dispenser is not sealed against jetting water;

therefore contaminants and moisture may get into sensitive components.

• Do NOT roll the Dispenser to the back sink for cleaning; this will cause unnecessary wear on the Dispenser.

• Do NOT place the Dispenser in the freezer to maintain product. Always remove product from the Dispenser at the end of each day.

WARNING!

Only trained and/or qualified personnel should perform service to this equipment.

Service functions described in this manual could cause irreversible damage to the

equipment and/or injury to personnel if performed improperly.

GDF14 Series Dispensers

INTERNATIONAL SAFETY LABELING

Safety labels are affixed to the hopper. The labels clearly indicate areas on the fry/appetizer dispenser that could be harmful to the operator.

These safety issues are:

1. BASKETS MAY BE HOT: Always use the handle to pick up a Fry Basket.

2. NO HANDS BELOW: Hands should not be placed near or below the accumulator doors while the dispenser is energized.

BASKETS MAY BE HOT

NO HANDS BELOW

GDF14 GDF14E/EL

GDF14 Series Dispensers

EQUIPMENT CARE LABEL

The label affixed to the side of the Controls cabinet warns against actions that may cause damage to the Dispenser. Failure to abide by these label instructions will void the warranty if the machine is damaged.

GDF14 GDF14E/EL

DO NOT SPRAY DISPENSER TO

CLEAN

DO NOT STORE

DISPENSER IN

FREEZER

DO NOT ROLL

DISPENSER

ACROSS UNEVEN

SURFACES

GDF14 Series Dispensers

ASSEMBLING THE GDF14 DISPENSER

1. Turn the Hopper (Item 1) upside down with the window facing forward. Place the Drum (Item 2) into the Hopper. The end of the Drum with the square hole must face the back of the hopper. The ends of the Drum fit into round indentations on the inside of the hopper. Once the Drum is in place, the Drum Pin (Item 3) is inserted into the hole on the front of the Hopper and the thumbscrew tightened down. Check that the Drum turns freely before continuing.

2. Turn the Hopper upright to install the Diverter (Item 4). The Diverter has two outer holes that have right angle slots. The round part of the outer holes fits over shoulder bolts (Item 5) on the inside left of the Hopper. After the Diverter has been placed on the shoulder bolts, slide it down and then to the left to fit the shoulder bolts into the right angle slot. The two inner holes on the Diverter are provided as finger grips to help guide the Diverter into the correct position.

Step 1 Step 2

3. Mount the Basket Rack (Item 6) onto the Shoulder Bolts on the Dispenser Chassis.

4. Place the Acc umulator Tray (Item 7) onto the Accumulator Doors. The wider end/larger opening is the topside of the Tray. The Accumulator Tray has two parallel grooves to fit directly and securely on the Accumulator Door Shaft bars.

5. Grasp the front of the Hopper where indicated by the arrows to mount the Hopper to the Support Bars. Slide the Hopper onto the Hopper Support Bars aligning the Drum Motor shaft with square hole in the Dispenser Drum. It may be necessary to manually rotate the Drum to attain proper alignment between the Drum and the Drum Motor Shaft. Do this by sliding your hand under the Hopper between the Hopper and Accumulator Tray. You will feel the Drum align on the shaft as you manually rotate the drum. Once the Drum Motor Shaft and Drum are properly aligned, slide the Hopper completely onto the Dispenser Chassis. Apply gentle pressure to the Hopper to fully engage the Hopper onto the Hopper Support Bars. CAUTION: Do NOT force the Hopper back, damage to the Hopper or Drum could occur.

6. Slide the Crumb Tray (Item 8) under the Basket Rack. Install the Hopper Lid (Item

9).

Step 3 Step 4

Step 5 Step 6

GDF14 Series Dispensers

ASSEMBLING THE GDF14E DISPENSER

1. Find the square opening in one end of

the Dispenser Drum (Item 1). Place the Dispenser Drum in the Hopper (Item

2), aligning the square opening on the Dispenser Drum with the hole in the back of the Hopper.

2. Grasp the Hopper (where indicated by

the arrows)

the Dispenser. Align the indentations on the sides of the Hopper with the Hopper Support Bars (Item 3). Push the Hopper onto the Hopper Support Bars until the Drum Motor shaft touches the Dispenser Drum.

so that the hole is toward

CAUTION: Do NOT force the Hopper back, you could damage the Hopper or Drum.

Rotate the Dispenser Drum (CLOCKWISE or COUNTERCLOCKWISE) while applying gentle pressure to the Hopper until you can easily slide the Hopper fully onto the Hopper Support Bars

3. Place the Diverter (Item 4) in the

Hopper. Be sure that it is hooked on the LEFT edge of the Hopper.

4. Mount the Basket Rack (Item 5) onto

the Shoulder Bolts on the Dispenser Chassis.

5. Slide the Crumb Tray (Item 6) under

the Basket Rack. Install the Hopper Lid (Item 7).

Step 1 Step 2

Step 3 Step 4

Step 5

GDF14 Series Dispensers

ASSEMBLING THE GDF14EL DISPENSER

1. Find the square opening in one end of

the Dispenser Drum (Item 1). Place the Dispenser Drum in the Hopper (Item 2), aligning the square opening on the Dispenser Drum with the hole in the back of the Hopper.

2. Grasp the Hopper so that the hole is

toward the Dispenser. Align the indentations on the sides of the Hopper with the Hopper Support Bars (Item 3). Push the Hopper onto the Hopper Support Bars until the Drum Motor shaft touches the Dispenser Drum.

CAUTION: Do NOT force the Hopper back, you could damage the Hopper or Drum.

Rotate the Dispenser Drum (CLOCKWISE or COUNTERCLOCKWISE) while applying gentle pressure to the Hopper until you can easily slide the Hopper fully onto the Hopper Support Bars

Step 1 Step 2

3. Place the Diverter (Item 4) in the

Hopper. Be sure that it is hooked on the LEFT edge of the Hopper.

4. Mount the Basket Rack (Item 5) onto

the Shoulder Bolts on the Dispenser Chassis.

5. Slide the Crumb Tray (Item 6) under

the Basket Rack. Install the Hopper Lid (Item 7).

Step 3 Step 4

Step 5

GDF14 Series Dispensers

DAILY SET UP

1. Make sure the Power Switch is OFF.

2. Assemble the Dispenser (see pages 9 - 10).

3. Plug the Power Cord into a wall outlet.

4. Turn ON the Dispenser. Depending on the previous operation, the Dispenser will be in either Normal Operating mode or Automatic Operation mode.

5. Fill a Fryer Basket by placing it under the Accumulator Doors and pressing the Dispense button. When in Auto mode the Dispenser will automatically fill the basket when it is placed under the Accumulator Doors and is detected by the Basket Sensor. The Red Indicator Light on the Control Panel turns OFF (does not illuminate) when it detects a basket in proper position. The Light illuminates when the Dispenser delivers a basket load.

DAILY CLOSING

1. Remove all Fryer Baskets from the Dispenser.

2. If the Hopper and/or Accumulator Doors are not empty select the Empty Hopper mode

using the Scroll Down Control Panel. Press the Dispense

button to empty remaining product into the waiting basket.

3. Turn the Power Switch to the OFF position.

4. Disconnect Power Cord from the electrical outlet.

5. Remove the Hopper, Lid and Drum assembly.

6. Remove the Accumulator Tray, Basket Rack and Crumb Tray.

7. Take removable components from the Dispenser to the washing area. Wash them in a hot solution of sanitizing solution and water, rinse in clear water and allow to air dry (wash /rinse/sanitize).

button on the

WARNING: The Drum, Hopper, Hopper Lid, Accumulator Tray, Crumb Tray and Fry Diverter are NOT dishwasher safe.

8. Wipe down the Dispenser with a hot solution of sanitizing solution and water. Repeat wipe-down with clear water and allow to air dry.

WARNING: Do NOT spray down the Dispenser with water. The Dispenser does not provide an airtight seal. Contaminants and moisture may get into sensitive components.

9. Move the Dispenser out from the wall to clean behind and underneath it.

WARNING: Do NOT move the Dispenser to

the back sink for cleaning, this will cause unnecessary wear on the Dispenser.

10. Dry all parts and reassemble the Dispenser.

11. Roll the Dispenser back into place.

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