Winston CAT522, CAT509, CAT529-BDR, CAT529-BD, CAT529 User Manual

CAT Series

CAT507
CAT509
CAT522

THERMALIZER

Owner’s Manual

CAT529
CAT529-BD
CAT529-BDR

4272W233 R31

NR 06-02-14

welcome

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Thank you for your purchase of a Winston

®

CVap

Thermalizer. The benefits you will
enjoy from this cabinet include precise
doneness temperatures, greater yields, safer
foods, reduced labor, and superior food
quality.

This cabinet utilizes Controlled Vapor
Technology (CVap). Using a combination of
dry and moist heat, CVap cabinets are

table of contents

welcome ....................................... 2

safety ............................................ 3

receiving your cabinet .................. 4

installing auto water fill ................. 5

electrical information .................... 6

ventilation requirements ............... 7

capable of producing foods at the precise
temperature and moist or crisp texture
desired.

If you have any questions, or if anything
cooked in your CVap Thermalizer doesn't
meet your satisfaction, please call
our Customer Service Center at

1.800.234.5286, or email us at
[e-mail].

daily operating procedures ........... 10-14

retherm guidelines ........................ 15

retherm guidelines (blank) ............ 16

roasting guidelines ....................... 17

daily cleaning ................................ 18-19

troubleshooting ............................. 20-22

component identification ............... 8

warranty & terms & conditions ..... 23

controls ......................................... 9

Need to contact us? Choose
the most convenient method.

Copyright© 2011 Winston Industries LLC. All rights reserved. CVap is a registered trademark of Winston Industries LLC. The CVap logo is a trademark of Winston Industries LLC. All other company and product names
may be trademarks of their respective companies.

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Internet: www.winstonindustries.com
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone] | 1.502.495.5400 | 1.502.495.5458
Mail: 2345 Carton Drive | Louisville, KY 40299 USA

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Please read this entire use & care manual
before operating your CVap therm & hold
cabinet. The manual contains important
safety information and operating instructions.

As is the case with most cooking
appliances, your CVap cabinet should be
used with caution. Please read the following
warnings to avoid potential injuries.

Electrical Hazard

Can cause serious injury or death.

Do not attempt to install or service this equipment un­less you are a licensed electrician or trained servicer.

1. Because this equipment utilizes high
voltage, it should only be installed and
serviced by a licensed electrician or
trained servicer. Attempting to install or
service the equipment yourself could result
in serious, potentially fatal injuries.

doors or reaching into the unit, as heated
vapor can quickly cause burns.

Contamination Hazard

Can cause serious illness or damage to
equipment.

Clean equipment daily to avoid potential contamination
hazard.

5. Clean equipment daily to prevent food
residue or chlorides (salts) from
accumulating, which can damage stainless
steel and contaminate food. Failing to

follow proper cleaning procedures can
void your warranty.

6. Prior to using equipment for the first
time, perform the daily cleaning
procedure found on pages 18 and 19.

2. If an electrical shock is felt when touching
equipment, shut off power immediately
(unplug cord or turn off circuit breaker) and
call a trained servicer for repair. Failure to
do so could result in serious, potentially
fatal injuries.

3. Always turn power switch off any time
equipment is not in use.

Burn Hazard

Can cause serious injury.

Avoid heated vapor when opening or closing
equipment door.

4. This unit utilizes heated water vapor,
which transfers heat much more quickly
and efficiently than dry air of the same
temperature. Use caution when opening

Burn Hazard

Can cause injury.

Allow 30 minutes for equipment to cool before
attempting to clean.

7. Always allow equipment to cool before
cleaning.

High Temperature and Grease Hazard

Can cause damage to equipment.

Avoid placing equipment near high heat or in grease
laden atmosphere.

Don't place equipment in an area where air
temperatures exceed 100˚F (38˚C). A heat
shield may be required to prevent heat
exposure and grease laden vapors from
affecting the equipment. Excess heat and
grease inside the equipment cavities can cause
electrical components to fail.

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receiving your cabinet

Shipping Damage

Examine equipment thoroughly for shipping
damage before, during and after unloading.
All Winston products are carefully inspected
and verified to be in good condition before
leaving our factory. The carrier delivering
your cabinet has assumed responsibility for
its safe arrival. If you notice any damage
(obvious or hidden), a claim must be made to
the carrier.

Obvious Loss or Damage

Please note any obvious loss or damage on
the freight bill or express receipt, and have
the carrier’s agent sign to acknowledge the
claim. The carrier will supply the necessary
forms. If you do not obtain and complete the
forms before the carrier's agent departs, the
carrier might refuse your damage claim.

Concealed Loss or Damage

Sometimes loss or damage is not obvious
until the product has been unpacked. If you
notice damage that was concealed by
packaging or crating, contact the carrier in
writing to notify them of the damage. The
carrier should agree to inspect the damage
within 15 days. Please retain all packing
materials. The carrier will supply an
inspection report and the required claim
forms.

Physical

Casters are non-marking; back casters are
non-locking, front are locking.

Water Supply

In order to operate properly, the evaporator in
this cabinet must be filled with clean, potable
water. Hardware is included to connect the
cabinet to a copper line in your facility's water
system. If your facility has plastic or
galvanized pipes, contact a licensed plumber
to connect the water supply. Equipment
should be installed to comply with applicable
federal, state, or local plumbing codes.

Units with automatic water fill systems are
to be installed with adequate backflow
protection to comply with federal, state,
and local codes.

As water evaporates, any minerals in the
water will deposit on the surface of the
evaporator. These mineral deposits will inhibit
the transfer of heat. Deposits can also
degrade and damage stainless steel. The
best way to avoid mineral deposits is to clean
the unit daily. It is also advisable to contact
your water utility for advice on minimizing
deposit buildup. Experience has shown that
leaks will occur by failing to clean and rinse
the evaporator daily. Leaking evaporators

are not covered under warranty.

To remove the plastic tubing from the water

Model Height with 3" Width Depth Weight
Caster (IN/MM) (IN/MM) (IN/MM) (LBS/KG)

CAT507 36.2/919 27.6/701 34.5/876 215/98

CAT509 41.2/1046 27.6/701 34.5/876 235/107

CAT522 76.1/1933 (5" casters) 27.6/701 34.5/876 410/187

CAT529 76.1/1933 (5" casters) 35.5/902 34.5/876 450/203

CAT529-BD 78.7/1998 (5" casters) 35.5/902 34.5/876 560/252

CAT529-BDR 78.7/1998 (5" casters) 35.5/902 34.5/876 560/252

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installing auto water fill

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line connector, use your fingers to carefully
press the small brass capture ring in toward
the body of the connector. Then gently pull
the tubing out of the connector. To insert
tubing back into connector, push the tubing
fully into the connector. Once seated, try to
pull the tubing out of the connector so that
the capture ring comes out (about 1/16”
(1.6mm)) and the tubing cannot be removed.
See drawing below. Auto Water Fill Systems
must be hooked up to a potable water supply
line. Winston RECOMMENDS that the tap
valve included with the kit be attached to cold
water, copper, brass or steel line (the valve
can handle any size line from 3/8" to 1"
(9.5mm to 25.4mm)). The maximum

incoming water temperature may not
exceed 140˚F (60˚C) and the incoming
water pressure must be between 20 and
150 psi (1.4 Kgf/cm2 to 10.5 Kgf/cm2
(kilogram-force per sq. centimeter)).
CAUTION: Units with auto water fill

High Temperature Hazard

Can cause damage to equipment.

Fill evaporator with water prior to turning power on,
and do not allow evaporator to run dry.

systems MUST NOT BE ALLOWED TO
RUN DRY. Heat damage to the water valve
may result.

It is the responsibility of the owner and
installer to make sure that installation
complies with all applicable local and state
plumbing codes.

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be necessary to hire a licensed electrician to

electrical

The equipment is shipped from the factory
with a 84" (2134mm) (minimum) power cord
and plug. Refer to the table below to
determine the correct electrical outlet. It may

Model Volts Hertz PH Amps Watts Circuit Plug
Amps Type

CAT507 208 60 1 36.8 7655 50 US/CAN 6-50P

208 60 3 23.7 7655 30 US/CAN 15-30P

240 60 1 31.9 7655 50 US/CAN 6-50P

230* 50 1 33.3 7655 N/A N/A

CAT509 208 60 1 36.8 7655 50 US/CAN 6-50P

208 60 3 23.7 7655 30 US/CAN 15-30P

240 60 1 31.9 7655 50 US/CAN 6-50P

230 50 1 33.3 7655 N/A N/A

CAT522 208 60 3 33.7 11215 50 US/CAN 15-50P

240 60 3 29.2 11212 50 US/CAN 15-50P

Not available for the international market at this time.

CAT529 208 60 3 33.7 11215 50 15-50P

240 60 3 29.2 11215 50 15-50P

Not available for the international market at this time.

CAT529-BD 208 60 3 33.7 11215 50 15-50P

& BDR 240 60 3 29.2 11215 50 15-50P

Not available for the international market at this time.

install the correct outlet or wiring. Winston
does not recommend hard wiring the
equipment direct.

Below is electrical information for various

®

models of Winston’s CVap

therm & hold

cabinet.

International

International

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ventilation requirements

Ventilation clearances - To operate properly,

the thermalizer will need sufficient space for
air circulation. Allow at least 2" (51mm)
clearance on all sides of the cabinet,
particularly around ventilation holes. Care
should be taken to prevent placing the
cabinet close to anything combustible. It must
be installed with its supplied legs, feet, or
casters. Counter top units specifically
supplied without legs or casters may be set
directly upon a counter top of non­combustible material. In this situation, the unit
may have to be sealed to the counter top with
a food-grade silicone sealant (check local
health codes). Half size units may be stacked
upon each other using only a Winston
supplied stacking kit and following the
instructions enclosed with the kit. Your
warranty may be void if you do not adhere to
these ventilation requirements.

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High Temperature and Grease Hazard

Can cause damage to equipment.

Avoid placing equipment near high heat or in grease
laden atmosphere.

Do not place equipment in an area where air
temperatures around the equipment exceed
100°F (38˚C). A heat shield may be required
to prevent excessive heat exposure and
grease laden vapors from affecting the
equipment if adjacent to heat, vapor, or
grease generating devices (such as grills,
steamers, cabinets, etc.). Excess heat and
grease inside the equipment cavities may
cause electrical components to fail.

Vent hood - Generally this equipment does

not need to be installed under a mechanical
ventilation system (vent hood). Check local
health and fire codes for specific requirements.

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component identification

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2

3

4

9

10
11

12

13

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Note: Equipment shown
with optional rail
supports. Standard unit
comes with wire rack
supports.

Model shown is CAT522.
Highlighted features are
common to all models.

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6

7

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1. Power Switch allows operator to turn
electrical power on and off.

2. Microprocessor Controller allows
operator to select one of eight multi­interval programmable cycles

3. Food Chamber cooking cavity where the
dual heat system combines to create the
perfect cooking environment.

4. Adjustable Rack Support supports racks
onto which food is placed.

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8. Bottom Cover (not visible) provides
service access.

9. Top Cover provides service access.

10. Control Escutcheon is removable for
servicing or replacing microprocessor.

11. Side Panels support insulation and form
outside of cabinet.

12. Rack Support Bracket receives rack
support.

5. Evaporator and Heater (not visible)
supply vapor atmosphere to the food
chamber by heating water within the
evaporator.

6. Drain Trough carries water that has
condensed onto door back to evaporator.

7. Drain Valve enables operator to drain
evaporator, to perform daily cleaning.

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13. Air Heaters (not visible) supply air heat
for food texture control.

14. Door & Latch can be reversed on site.

15. Door Gasket seals food chamber against
heat or vapor loss.

16. Name Plate identifies model and serial
number- important for servicing and parts
orders. Plate also displays electrical data.