OMCAN OF-CN-0023 Oil Filter Instruction Manual

Oil Filter
Model OF-CN-0023
Item 44481
Instruction Manual

OMCAN OF-CN-0023 Oil Filte

Revised – 12/20/2022

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General Information

Omcan Manufacturing and Distributing Company Inc., Food Machinery of America, Inc. dba Omcan and Omcan Inc. are not responsible for any harm or injury caused due to any person’s improper or negligent use of this equipment. The product shall only be operated by someone over the age of 18, of sound mind, and not under the influence of any drugs or alcohol, who has been trained in the correct operation of this machine, and is wearing authorized, proper safety clothing. Any modification to the machine voids any warranty, and may cause harm to individuals using the machine or in the vicinity of the machine while in operation.
CHECK PACKAGE UPON ARRIVAL
Upon receipt of an Omcan shipment please inspect for external damage. If no damage is evident on the external packaging, open carton to ensure all ordered items are within the box, and there is no concealed damage to the machine. If the package has suffered rough handling, bumps or damage (visible or concealed), please note it on the bill of lading before accepting the delivery and contact Omcan within 24 hours, so we may initiate a claim with the carrier. A detailed report on the extent of the damage caused to the machine must be filled out within three days, from the delivery date shown in the shipping documents. Omcan has no recourse for damaged products that were shipped collect or third party.
Before operating any equipment, always read and familiarize yourself with all operation and safety instructions.
Omcan would like to thank you for purchasing this machine. It’s of the utmost importance to save these instructions for future reference. Also save the original box and packaging for shipping the equipment if servicing or returning of the machine is required.

Safety and Warranty

WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury, or death. Read the installation operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing, or servicing this equipment.
CAUTION
These models are designed, built, and sold for commercial use only. If these models are positioned so the general public can use the equipment, make sure that cautions, warnings, and operating instructions are clearly posted near each unit so that anyone using the equipment will use it correctly and not injure themselves or harm the equipment.
WARNING
A factory authorized agent should handle all maintenance and repair. Before doing any maintenance or repair, contact Omcan.
As is the case with most cooking equipment, your shortening filter should be used with caution. Please read the following warnings to avoid potential injuries.
WARNING
Can cause serious injury or death. Do not attempt to service this equipment unless you are a licensed electrician or trained technician.
Because this equipment utilizes high voltage, it should only be installed and serviced by a licensed electrician or trained technician. Attempting to install or service the equipment yourself could result in serious, potentially fatal injuries.
If an electrical shock is felt when touching equipment, shut off power immediately (pull cord or turn off circuit breaker) and call a trained technician for repair. Failure to do so could result in serious, potentially fatal injuries. Always turn power switch off any time equipment is not in use.
CAUTION
Can cause injury, Allow 30 minutes for equipment to cool before attempting to clean.
WARNING
Do not operate equipment with faulty, loose, or missing parts. If you do, personal injury, or damage to equipment and property could result.
WARNING
Improper installation, alteration, service or death. Read the installation, operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this appliance.
WARNING
Can cause serious injury or damage to equipment, Supervise untrained, young, or handicapped persons.

• This equipment is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the equipment by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the equipment.
• This equipment is intended to be used for commercial applications, for example in kitchens of restaurants, canteens, hospitals and in commercial enterprises such as bakeries, butcheries, etc., but not for continuous mass production of food.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly  qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

RESIDENTIAL USERS : Vendor assumes no liability for parts or labor coverage for component failure or other damages resulting from installation in non-commercial or residential applications. The right is reserved to deny shipment for residential usage; if this occurs, you will be notified as soon as possible.
1 YEAR PARTS AND LABOUR BENCH WARRANT Y
Within the warranty period, contact Omcan Inc. at 1-800-465-0234 to schedule a drop off to either an Omcan authorized service depot in the area, or to an Omcan Service warehouse to repair the equipment.
Unauthorized maintenance will void the warranty. Warranty covers electrical and part failures, not improper use.
Please see https://omcan.com/disclaimer for complete info.
WARNING:
The packaging components are classified as normal solid urban waste and can therefore be disposed of without difficulty.
In any case, for suitable recycling, we suggest disposing of the products separately (differentiated waste) according to the current norms.
DO NOT DISCARD ANY PACKAGING MATERIALS IN THE ENVIRONMENT!

Technical Specifications

Installation

Remove the Oil Filter from the packaging, ensuring that all protective packaging, plastic and residues are cleaned from its surfaces. Layout all components of the Oil Filter on the floor ready for assembly. You will need a Allen key to assist in the assembly process.

1. Remove the plastic cover (2) and tighten the soft pipe (3) to joint (1) and oil gun (4).

2. Take the handle from horizontal position to vertical position and tighten the screws between the handle base.

3. Remove rubber plug (1) and replace with filter cover (2), put the silicon seal ring (4) into pan and filter net (3) .and then put the filter paper (5) on filter net. Fix the filter paper by layering (6) and fixing column (7).

4. Put the plug into the socket and switch on the power.
   WARNING: Do not operate appliance unless all panels and access covers are attached correctly.

5. After work explode the nut (1) and release the oil remainder pipe, cleaned the oil filter paper assembly.

Operation

This appliance is intended for professional use only and should be operated by fully trained and qualified personnel. This appliance is intended for indoor use only.
Omcan portable filters are designed to operate primarily as an independent filter unit. Operations always start by ensuring the unit is properly plugged in, then rolling the filter to the fryer to be filtered. The filter works directly under the fryers’ drain valves. The general layout of a Omcan portable filter with major components identified is illustrated below. WARNING
The filter pan should be dry and free of water droplets prior to use. Serious injury could result from hot steam vapors when hot oil/shortening mixes with water
WARNING
The filter pan maximum capacity is 23L, DO NOT OVERFILL THE FILTER PAN.
WARNING
Ensure the oil is at operating temperature 177°C (350°F), turn the fryer off.
WARNING
Do not use water jets to clean this equipment. To do so will damage the unit and void the warranty.
WARNING
Do not use the electrical cord as a leash to move the appliance. Series injury and appliance damage can occur.
WARNING
Do not attempt to move this appliance or transfer hot liquids from one container to another when the unit is at operating temperature or filled with hot liquids. Serious personal injury could result if skin comes in contact with the hot surfaces or liquids.
WARNING
Do not overfill filter pan with hot oil/shortening. Do not leave appliance unattended while draining or refilling with oil /shortening. Over filling the appliance can cause serious injuries and damage the appliance.

Maintenance

CAUTION
Prior to using equipment for the first time, perform the daily cleaning procedure listed below.
Note: shortening FILTER must be cleaned DAILY. Failure to do so will void warranty.

1. Disconnect filter hose wand, and drain. Make sure quick disconnect covers are pushed all the way down.
   Disconnect filter tube and turn pump on for 3-5 seconds to force shortening from pump. Failure to do this will cause pump or hose to clog with shortening.

2. Unplug shortening filter.

3. Remove filter tube and clamp assembly. Unscrew wing nuts on filter clamp assembly to remove filter paper from filter plate. Discard used paper; wash filter plate and thoroughly rinse with hot water: dry well.

4. Remove and wash tank. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Replace tank onto filter.

5. Wash clamp assembly, rinse with hot water, and dry well.

6. Replace filter paper on tube and clamp assembly and install in tank.
   WARNING: To prevent the pump from clogging, it is important that both hoses be disconnected from the pump as soon as the filtering process is completed. Next, turn the pump on for 3-5 seconds, then turn it off. This clears any remaining shortening from the pump. The power supply must be disconnected before servicing,  maintaining or cleaning this appliance.

7. The appliance is not jet stream approved. Do not clean the appliance with a water jet.

WARNING
NEVER use the appliance as a step for cleaning or accessing the ventilation hood, Serious injury could result from slips, trips or from contacting hot liquids.
The contents of the crumb catch and /or filter pan of any filter system must be emptied into a fireproof container at the end of each day. Some food particles can spontaneously combust if left soaking in certain types of oil or shortening.
If the supplied power cord or receptacle is damaged, it must be replaced by a Authorized Service and Parts technician, or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
It is recommended that this appliance be inspected by a qualified service technician for proper performance and operation on a yearly basis.
CAUTION
DO NOT PUMP WATER THROUGH THE FILTER PUMP SYSTEM. THE PUMP FUNCTIONS USING THE LUBRICATION OF THE OIL AND USING WATER WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE PUMP.
WARNING
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIFT FILTER MACHINE OFF FLOOR FOR CLEANING. BODILY INJURY MAY OCCUR.
WARNING
Never attempt to circulate water through pump. Internal rusting in pump will occur.

Troubleshooting

and turned on.
On/off switch is faulty.| Call Omcan.
Internal wiring fault.| Call Omcan.
Pump stops during filtering process.| Tripped thermal overload switch.| Allow filter unit to cool for at least 45 minutes and then press (reset) the motor thermal overload switch.
Turn filter pump “OFF”.| Allow oil to cool then empty pan. Verify filter paper is clean and properly installed. Refill pan and restart process.
Pump starts and abruptly stops.| Tripped thermal overload switch.| Reset thermal overload switch.
Pump is blocked or wiring is loose.| Call Omcan.
Motor failed.| Call Omcan.
Pumping is erratic.| The filter paper is not installed.| Verify that filter paper is properly installed under hold-down ring.
The filter hose connection is not installed.| Verify that filter hose connection is tight and secure.
Oil not being returned to fry pot.| The filter hose is clogged with debris.| Clear hose.
Clogged filter paper.| Scrape off excess sediment or replace filter paper.
Filter pan suction tube is blocked.| Use a thin flexible wire to unclog.

Parts Breakdown

Model OF-CN-0023 44481 Model OF-CN-0023 44481

Electrical Schematics

Model OF-CN-0023 44481

Warranty Registration

Thank you for purchasing an Omcan product. To register your warranty for this product, complete the information below, tear off the card at the perforation and then send to the address specified below. You can also register online by visiting:
https://omcan.com/warranty-registration/

For mailing in Canada
OMCAN
PRODUCT WARRANTY REGISTRATION
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Mississauga, Ontario
Canada, L5L 4X5
For mailing in the US
OMCAN
PRODUCT WARRANTY REGISTRATION
4450 Witmer Industrial Estates, Unit 4,
Niagara Falls, New York
USA, 14305
or email to: service@omcan.com
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Thank you for choosing Omcan

Since 1951 Omcan has grown to become a leading distributor of equipment and supplies to the North American food service industry. Our success over these many years can be attributed to our commitment to strengthen and develop new and existing relationships with our valued customers and manufacturers. Today with partners in North America, Europe, Asia and South America, we continually work to improve and grow the company. We strive to offer customers exceptional value through our qualified local sales and service representatives who provide convenient access to over 6,500 globally sourced products.

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References

• Omcan
• Disclaimer – Omcan
• Warranty Registration – Omcan

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