SINCOLD AS.003, Operatinginstructions And Maintenance

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1. SPECIFICATIONS OF THE BLAST CHILLER-DEEP FREEZER
This manual contains the instructions for the correct installation, use and maintenance of your blast chiller-deep freezer and should always
follow the machine and be passed on to any future owner.
Please carefully read following instructions before starting any operation, so as to avoid any hazards to people or things and to obtain the best
performance from this appliance.
This manual should be kept in a safe place, accessible to all authorized people: the installer, the user, the person in charge for maintenance and
dismantling.
The use of the blast chiller is reserved to professionals and qualified personnel only. Keep children away and make sure they do not play with it
or touch the control board. This unit is designed to blast chill food only. Any other use is considered improper and dangerous.
1.2. WARNINGS - SAFETY MEASURES
The manufacturer shall not be liable for any damages to people or things which are caused by improper installation and use.
Following operations are therefore strictly forbidden:
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The installation and maintenance carried out by non-specialized or non-authorized personnel.
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The installation of the unit carried out incorrectly, without following the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Use by untrained personnel.
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Non authorized modifications or technical interventions.
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The removal of protection and security devices.
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The connection to non-approved appliances.
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The use of non-original accessories and spare parts.
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The alteration by unauthorized personnel.
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The carrying out of any modifications in the appliance.
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Touching the appliance with wet hands or feet.
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Placing any kitchen tools or other instruments between the fan blades and suction grills.
Before starting any cleaning or maintenance operations, always switch the blast chiller off and take the plug off the socket, taking care not to
pull the cable.
Make sure that the cable is not squashed or pulled during transport or installation.
The plug must always be disconnected in case the unit is not used for a long period.
The technician in charge for installation is expected to respect all prescriptions concerning: hygienic and sanitary regulations, fire and accident
regulations and all norms concerning electrical supply.
Do not introduce any explosive gases and liquids in the machine, e.g. gas for lighters, petrol, ether, acetone or others.
The blast chiller is not a refrigerated cabinet.
As soon as the working cycles are over, the unit turns automatically into a temporary – and transitional - conservation phase. At the end of the
cycle, the product is to be stored in an appropriate refrigerator.
As deep-freezing of foodstuff is regulated by law, a qualifying license issued by the Local Health Authority is needed.
Regulation (EC) no. 842/2006.
The blast chillers-deep freezers containing 3 kg or more of refrigerant gas (see table at p. 12) must be checked for leakage at least once a year.
The operators of the blast chillers-deep freezers must maintain records of the quantity of gas installed and the quantity possibly added or
reclaimed during servicing, reparation and final disposal.
1.3. TRANSPORT AND TRANSFER
The transfer of the blast chiller should be carried out by using an electric or manual fork-lifter and be lifted from the bottom. Remove the drip
tray placed under the unit (if previously placed under it).
Make sure that the lifter capacity is higher than the weight of the blast chiller. This information is reported on the packing label and on the
data panel on the side of the unit.
Lift the unit and make sure that it's kept in stable balance.
If the unit is shipped on a truck, fasten it to the sides of the truck body through a fixing cable.
It is recommended to keep the blast chiller very close to the ground during transfers – the maximum allowed lifting height is 10 cm.
If the unit is to be lifted higher, it should be placed on a wooden platform and lifted jointly.
The weight of the unit is not to be underestimated: its size and volume might be deceiving.
Do not turn the unit upside down or lean it on its sides, so as to prevent severe damage to the structure.
If not placed in a wooden cage or on a platform, the unit can be lifted through cables.
The use of gloves is always recommended when handling the unit and its packaging.
1.4. UNPACKING
Remove the cartons and the polystyrene, lift the unit (see par. 1.3) by a suitable means, remove the wooden platform and place the blast chiller
on the floor near the installation site. Check the integrity of the unit and ensure that it has not been damaged during shipment. If any damage
should have occurred, it has to be immediately reported to the supplier.
Keep the packaging away from children: the plastic wrapping may cause suffocation.
Use protective gloves while executing these operations.
Dispose packaging appropriately by taking it to the local recycling centre.