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Unless otherwise specified, all commercial cooking equip-ment 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 i...
Page 4 - FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS; FRYER; are part of the VENTILATOR
FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS 2 BACK VIEW v.10 v.15 f.9 v.14 SIDE VIEW FRYER WVAE-30,WVAE-55 orWVPE-30 v.6 v.7 v.8 v.13 v.12 v.11 f.19 f.20 v.7 v.16 v.17 f.21 FRYER OFF FILTER FILTER FRONT VIEW f.1 v.16 (ALTERNATE LOCATION) f.18 WELLS VENTILATORPOWER ON VENTILATORPOWER ON CHECK FILTERS CHECK FIL...
Page 6 - SHOCK HAZARD; PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION
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 to prepare food for human consumption. No other use is recommended or authorized by the manufacturer or its agents. Operators of this appli...
Page 7 - INSTALLATION; SHIPPING DAMAGE; UNPACKING & INSPECTION; Installation; COMPONENTS; Installation Instructions; AGENCY LISTING INFORMATION
STD 4 E146882 INSTALLATION 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 p...
Page 8 - SERVICE TECHNICIAN INSTALLATION NOTES; Installer must complete the
SERVICE TECHNICIAN INSTALLATION NOTES Installation and start up must be performed by an Authorized Installation Company. Installer must complete the WARRANTY REGISTRATION / FRYER CHECKOUT form, and record fryer installation particulars on the CUSTOMER SERVICE DATA form in this manual. IT IS THE RESP...
Page 9 - ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION; three-phase wiring diagram; WARNING
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Refer to the nameplate on the front of the fryer. Verify ELECTRICAL SERVICE POWER. Voltage and phase must match the nameplate specifications, and available electrical service amperage must meet or exceed the specifications listed on page 1 of this manual. • Wiring must be no ...
Page 10 - Low pH; and; DANGER; Ansul®; Ansul®; Ansul®
FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM INSTALLATION FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM is comprised of a container of Ansulex® Low pH liquid fire suppression media, a system pressurization canister and associated plumbing and controls. Two FUSIBLE LINKS are utilized for automatic actuation, and a MANUAL PULL STATION for manu...
Page 11 - Exclusive Anti-Fire System; INSIDE OF HOOD; FRYPOT; HEATSINK
INSTALLATION (continued) 9 DANGER BURN HAZARD HOT OIL SPILL Any additional remote pull station must not be installed on the front or sides of the fryer forward of the ventilator side panels. Discharge of the fire extinguishing system into hot oil will cause hot foam to spill over from the frypot. Se...
Page 12 - Failure to install GREASE CUP will allow grease and moisture; BURN HAZARD
FILTER INSTALLATION Remove the protective plastic bag from charcoal filter before installing. Note air flow direction arrow on each filter, and verify that arrow points toward plenum when filter is properly installed. Install filters by inserting top of each into top filter support inside hood assem...
Page 13 - OPERATION; VENTILATOR WARNING LIGHT PANEL
NOTE: Fryer must be operated in accordance with the instructions in the accompanying FRYER OPERATION MANUAL. During normal operation, VENTILATOR POWER ON light will be the only light illuminated on VENTILATOR WARNING LIGHT PANEL. If the CHECK FILTERS light illuminates, check both GREASE BAFFLE and t...
Page 14 - CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
PRECAUTIONS: Disconnect unit from electric power and allow to cool Cover frypot to prevent oil contamination FREQUENCY: Weekly TOOLS: Mild detergent, clean non-abrasive towels NOTE: Ventilator section to be cleaned in conjunction with fryer Refer to Fryer Operation Manual for fryer cleaning instruct...
Page 16 - This maintenance to be performed by qualified; service personnel only.; REQUIRED MAINTENANCE
USE AND MAINTENANCE SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STANDARD FOR VENTILATION CONTROL AND FIRE PROTECTION OF COMMERIAL COOKING OPERATIONS, N.F.P.A. 96 (current edition). 3-MONTH MAINTENANCE : Thoroughly clean entire HOOD PLENUM and BLOWER section. 6-MONTH MAINTENANCE: Inspection and testing of total ...
Page 20 - TROUBLESHOOTING SUGGESTIONS; PROBLEM; Incorporated
18 TROUBLESHOOTING SUGGESTIONS PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED REMEDY Unit will not operate (no indicators lights lit) Disconnected from electric power Reconnect to electric power Reset circuit breaker for unit Unit will not operate (buzzer sounds) Fire suppression system not set Contact an authori...
Page 21 - CUSTOMER SERVICE DATA; DESCRIPTION; Wells Manufacturing Co.
CUSTOMER SERVICE DATA please have this information available if calling for service RESTAURANT _____________________________ LOCATION _____________ INSTALLATION DATE ________________________ TECHNICIAN ___________ SERVICE COMPANY ________________________________________________ ADDRESS _____________...
Page 22 - Genuine Parts; SERVICE TRAINING - QUALITY SERVICE; Wells Manufacturing proudly supports CFESA
Genuine Parts Protect - YOU - All - Ways SERVICE TRAINING - QUALITY SERVICE SERVICE TRAINING - QUALITY SERVICE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CUSTOMER SATISFACTION WELLS Commercial Food Equipment Service Association Wells Manufacturing proudly supports CFESA Commercial Food Equipment Service Association WELL...