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    Model F431 OWNER'S MANUAL Manual No. 513604 Feb. 2005, Rev . 1[...]

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    Need Part s or Service? We stock the parts you need.  Our Technicians are factory trained and are certified in the Stoelting Technicare program. Model No.: _______________________ Serial No.: _______________________ Purchase Date: ____________________ Start-Up Date:____________________ CALL Distributor: _________________________ Phone No.: _____[...]

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    STOELTING, LLC Tele: 920-894-2293 502 Hwy 67 Kiel, WI 53042-1600 Fax: 920-894-7029 ST OEL TING ® OWNER'S MANUAL FOR MODEL F431 CAB MODEL SOFT-SERVE PRESSURIZED FREEZER This manual provides basic information about the freezer. Instructions and suggestions are given covering its basic operation and care. The illustrations and specifications are[...]

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    Safety Alert Symbol: This symbol Indicates danger , warning or caution. Attention is required in order to avoid serious personal injury . The message that follows the symbol contains important information about safety . Signal Word: Signal words are distinctive words used throughout this manual that alert the reader to the existence and relative de[...]

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    T ABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1 .............................................................................................................. 1 1.1 Description .............................................................................................. 1 1.2 Specifications ............................................................................[...]

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    ILLUSTRA TIONS Figure 1 Model F431 Freezer .............................................................. 1 Figure 2 Specifications ........................................................................ 1 Figure 3 Decal Locations ..................................................................... 3 Figure 4 Auger Rotation ......................[...]

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    1 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 DESCRIPTION The Stoelting F431 floor model freezer is pressure fed. The freezer is equipped with fully automatic controls to provide a uniform product. The freezer is designed to operate with almost any type of commercial soft-serve or non-dairy mixes available, including ice milk, ice cream, yogurt, and frozen dietary [...]

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    2 1.2 SPECIFICATIONS 1 3 4 F L E D O M S N O I S N E M I D ) m c 2 , 0 7 1 ( " 7 6 : t h g i e H ) m c 1 , 7 9 ( " 4 / 1 8 3 : h t p e D ) m c 5 , 9 4 ( " 2 / 1 9 1 : h t d i W T H G I E W ) g k 8 , 4 9 2 ( e t a r C / w . s b l 0 5 6 ) g k 8 , 6 2 2 ( . s b l 0 0 5 L A C I R T C E L E r e w o p e t a r a p e s 2 ( ) . d e r i u q e [...]

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    3 SECTION 2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not attempt to operate the freezer until the safety precautions and operating instructions in the manual are read completely and are thoroughly understood. T ake notice of all warning labels on the freezer (see Fig- ure 2).The labels have been put there to help you main- tain a safe wo[...]

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    4 2.2 SHIPMENT AND TRANSIT The freezer has been assembled, operated, and in- spected at the factory . Upon arrival at the final destina- tion, the freezer must be checked for any damage which may have occurred during final transit. With the method of packaging used, the equipment should arrive in excellent condition. THE CARRIER IS RESPON- SIBLE FO[...]

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    5 Figure 5. Mix Hose Installation 2.5 MIX PUMP A. Mix Pump Hose Installation Follow the steps below to install the mix pump hose. 1. Turn pump on. 2. Feed one end of mix pump hose into the entering or pick-up hose side (left) of black cover. 3. Gently push the hose into the black cover until it begins to feed. 4. Allow the hose to feed itself thru [...]

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    6 2. Connect free end of tubing to mix check valve. Observe direction of check valve flow arrow. Secure with hose clamp. Connect 24 inch (61cm) length of 3/8 inch (9,5mm) I.D. plastic food grade tubing to free end of check valve and secure with hose clamp. 3. Connect elbow fitting to free end of tubing. Con- nect opposite end of elbow to 1/4 inch I[...]

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    7 Figure 6. Mix Pump Connections for Standard Mix Container Figure 7. Connecting Mix Pick-up Assembly O W FL I E R D I C T N O TUB E RO UT I NG (ONL Y O NE SI DE SHOWN)[...]

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    8 Ì Ì Ì Ì Ì È È È È È Figure 8. Connecting Pump Hose to BCS Manifold Figure 10. Connecting BCS Mix Bags (two bag connection on left, one bag connection on right) Figure 9. Completed BCS Hose Assembly 3-way Tee Æ Æ Æ Æ Æ C. Mix Low level Indicator Adjustment The sensitivity of the "Mix Low" indication that displays on the co[...]

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    9 SECTION 3 INITIAL SET-UP AND OPERATION 3.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFE OPERA TION IS NO ACCIDENT ; observe these rules: A. Know the freezer . Read and understand the operat- ing instructions. B. Notice all warning labels on the freezer . C. Wear proper clothing. Avoid loose fitting garments, and remove watches, rings or jewelry which could cause a se[...]

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    10 G. Amber Light During the normal operation, the amber light next to the PUSH TO FREEZE switch will illuminate after the freezer has been idle for the preset cycles. Before drawing product, press the PUSH TO FREEZE switch. A horzontal status bar on the LCD display will begin to fill the screen as product freezes down. Wait until at least six bars[...]

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    11 3.3 IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING CLEANING AND SANITIZING Soft serve and shake freezers require special consideration when it comes to food safety and proper cleaning and sanitizing. The following information specifically covers issues for cleaning and sanitizing frozen dessert freezers. This information is meant to supplement a comprehensive [...]

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    12 As a recommended cleaner and sanitizer for your frozen dessert machine, STERA-SHEEN has proven to be one of the best daily maintenance products for: · CLEANING – Thorough removal of all solids including butterfat and milk fat. · MILKSTONE REMOVAL – Complete removal of milkstone. · SANITIZING – FDA-approved no rinse sanitizer for food co[...]

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    13 A. Disassembly Of Front Door 1. Remove the front door by turning off the circular knobs and then pulling the front door off the studs. 2. Remove the air bleed valve by unscrewing the knob while holding the valve stem from behind. Remove the compression spring and push air bleed valve through the rear of the front door . 3. Remove the spigot thro[...]

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    14 3.7 CLEANING THE FREEZER CAUTION Risk of Product Damage Do not use acid cleaners, strong caustic compounds or abrasive materials to clean any part of the freezer exterior or plastic parts. The exterior should be kept clean at all times to preserve the lustre of the stainless steel. A good grade of stainless steel has been used on the freezer to [...]

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    15 H. Install the spigots through the bottom of the front door ( see Figure 18). Figure 18. Front Door Assembly I . Assemble the air bleed valve O-ring onto the air bleed valves. Position the O-ring in groove close to the wide part. Apply a thin film of sanitary lubricant to the O-rings. J . Insert the air bleed valves from the back of the front do[...]

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    16 A. Prepare 3 gallons of sanitizing solution following manufacturer's instructions, and pour into storage container . B . Place the mix pump switch in the ON position and open air bleed valve on the front door by pushing valve in and holding (see Figure 19). C. Let sanitizing solution fill the freezer barrel to air bleed valve, then close th[...]

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    17 seconds before dispensing additional product. After a while the operator will sense or feel when the freezer is beginning to fall behind, and will slow down on the rate of draw so as not to exceed the freezer's capacity . Do not operate the freezer when the MIX LOW light is on or with less than 1-3/4" (4.4 cm) of mix in the mix contain[...]

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    18 C. The over-run adjustment is preset at the factory. If an adjustment becomes necessary, refer to Section 4. Figure 23. Mix Pumps Air Line Mix Discharge 3-way Tee Mix Intake Æ Æ Æ Æ Æ 3.12 OPERATION OF MIX PUMP The mix pump switch is located in the upper left hand corner, inside the refrigerated cabinet. When the pump switch is placed in th[...]

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    19 NOTE If the mix lines or air line is difficult to remove, soften with a rag soaked in hot water . Hose connections may be sprayed with Haynes Sanitary Lubricant for ease of removal. Do not loosen or remove the mix pump cover wingnuts. Maintain the mix pump hose in its operational condition. 1. Loosen clamp and remove air hose from pump compresso[...]

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    20 THIS P AGE INTENTIONALL Y BLANK[...]

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    21 SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 4.1 PRODUCT CONSISTENCY ADJUSTMENT The freezer's control system monitors the consistency (firmness) of the product (mix) in each freezing cylinder. The program module senses the consistency of the prod- uct and shuts off the drive motor and refrigeration system when the pre-programmed consistency is reache[...]

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    22 D. If an adjustment is necessary, remove the side panel. Turn the jack screw located on the motor bracket, clockwise to increase belt tension or counterclock wise to decrease belt tension. 4.4 MIX PUMP HOSE REPOSITION (every one or two weeks.) NOTE Mix pump hose must be repositioned every 1 - 2 weeks. Failure to comply will result in reduced mix[...]

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    23 NOTE Belt life will be increased if new drive belts are tight- ened after two or three weeks of operation. 4.7 CONDENSER CLEANING The condenser requires periodic cleaning. To clean the condenser, refer to the following steps: A. Lift the condenser filter off the freezer cover panel. Visually inspect the condenser filter for dirt (see Figure 31).[...]

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    24 4.11 TROUBLESHOOTING ERROR CONDITION CODE 01 If the control panel displays a program board error (Error Code 01), place the Freezing Cylinder Off-On Switch in the Off position, wait 10 seconds, and return the switch to the On position. If the Control Panel still displays the error condition code, call your Authorized Stoelting Distributor for fu[...]

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    25 ERROR CONDITION CODE 09 Error 09 conditions are usually caused by insufficient cooling at the freezer's condenser. If the control panel displays a High Pressure Cutout error (Error Code 09), turn the freezer power off. Press the High Pressure Cutout Reset Switch located on the upper, left hand corner of the left side panel. There is a round[...]

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    26 FREEZER M E L B O R P E S U A C E L B I S S O P R E Z E E R F Y D E M E R ) r e g u a ( r o t o m e v i r D s e o d r o , " t u o - s k c i k " . n u r t o n . f f o s i r e z e e r f o t r e w o P . 1 . d e d a o l r e v o r o t o m e v i r D . 2 . e g a t l o v e n i l w o L . 3 . d r a h o o t t c u d o r P . 4 . y l e r u c e s d e[...]

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    27 MIX PUMP N U R T O N S E O D R O T O M P M U P . 1 . f f o s i p m u p o t r e w o P . p m u p o t r e w o p y l p p u S . e g a t l o v w o L . e g a t l o v e n i l w o l r o f k c e h C . p m a l c / r e v o c k c a l b e d i s n i d e m m a j e s o h p m u p x i M r u o f e v o m e R . e c r u o s r e w o p m o r f p m u p t c e n n o c s i [...]

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    28 P M U P H G U O R H T D E E F T ' N O W E S O H P M U P X I M T N E M E C A L P E R . 5 . r e v o c p m u p x i m f o e l o h e g r a h c s i d o t n i e s o h g n i d e e F . r e v o c f o e d i s p u - k c i p o t n i e s o h d e e F . y l e r a u q s t u c t o n s d n e e s o H . ) s l i a t o n ( y l e r a u q s f f o d n e e s o h t u [...]

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    29 SECTION 5 HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS 5.1 HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS To assure the receipt of the proper replacement parts, supply your Stoelting Authorized Distributor with the following information: A . Model number of equipment. B . Serial number of model (stamped on nameplate) C. Part number, part name, and quantity needed. 5.2 PARTS [...]

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    30 MISCELLANEOUS P ARTS Description Part No. Haynes Spray 12 oz.(340 grams) -------------------- 508017 Petro-Gel Tube 4 oz. (1 13 grams) -------------------- 508135 Spline Lubricant 2 oz. (57 grams) -------------------- 508048 Brush 4"x 8"x16" (10cm x 20cm x 40,5cm) ------- 208135 Brush 2.5"x 4"x12" (6,5cm x 10cm x 30[...]

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    31 MIX PUMP P ARTS O W F L I E R D I C T N O TUBE ROUTING (ONLY ONE SI DE S HOWN)[...]

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    32 DECALS Qty . Part Number Description 2 324200 H . P . Manual Reset 2 324798 Clean-Off-Serve 2 324797 Standby/Serve 1 324800 Cab Off-On 2 324799 Pump Off On 1 324141 Caution, Haz. Rot. Blade - Front Panel 1 324509 Cleaning - Right Side 2 324014 Auger Rotation - Evap. Enclosure Rear 4 324686 Danger - Start Auto, on Evap. Support between belts &[...]

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    W ARRANTY SOFT SER VE / SHAKE FREEZERS 1. Scope: Stoelting, LLC warrants to the first user (the “Buyer”) that the freezer cylinders, hoppers, compressors, drive motors, speed reducers, auger and auger flights of Stoelting soft serve / shake freezers will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and proper maintenance a[...]