Wells WVAE-55FS, WVAE-55F, WVAE-30F, WVPE-30F User Manual

WELLS MANUFACTURING COMPANY

2 ERIK CIRCLE, P. O. Box 280

Verdi, NV 89439

telephone:

fax: 888-492-2783

www.wellsbloomfield.com

888-492-2782

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. B ECN-12999 M381 060109 cps

LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT

Unless otherwise specified, all commercial cooking equipment manufactured by WELLS MFG. CO. 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 MFG. CO. 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 unau-

SERVICE POLICY AND PROCEDURE GUIDE

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

thorized personnel. The prices charged by Wells Mfg. Co. 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 Mfg. Co. 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 Mfg. Co. 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 write the Factory Service Department, Wells Manufacturing Company, P.O. Box 280, Verdi, Nevada 89439, phone (775) 689-5700 or (888) 492-2782, for information and other details concerning warranty.

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 Manufacturing 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.

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 Manufacturing Co. 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 manual contains the information needed to properly install this appliance, and to use and care for

the appliance in a manner which will ensure its optimum performance.

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

WVAE-55F

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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)

FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS

FILTER

VENTILATOR POWER

CHECK FILTERS

REPLACE

FILTERS

SERVICE

REQUIRED

BACK VIEW

v.10

v.11

v.12

v.13

v.14

v.15

f.9

v.7

v.6

v.7

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

FRYER

WVAE-30, WVAE-55 or WVPE-30

f.18

f.19

f.20

f.21

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

unit. MOVING AN APPLIANCE EQUIPPED WITH A REMOTE PULL STATION WILL DISCHARGE THE FIRE

SUPPRESSION SYSTEM.

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f.21

FIXED (FRONT) LEGS Allows the unit to be leveled.

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 manufacturing 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

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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