WARNING YOUR EVO EVENT COOKING UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC & MANUAL ACTUATED FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. FAILURE TO COMMISSION AND ACTIVATE THE FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM BY AN “AUTHORIZED BUCKEYE FIRE EQUIPMENT DEALER” MAY RESULT IN SYSTEM FAILURE, INJURY, OR DEATH.
Users are cautioned that maintenance and repairs must be performed by an Evo, Inc. Authorized Service Agent using genuine Evo, Inc. Replacement parts. Evo, Inc. will have no obligation with respect to any product that has been improperly installed, adjusted, operated or maintained in accordance with national and local codes or installation instructions provided with the product, or any product that has its serial number defaced, obliterated or removed, or which has been modified or repaired using unauthorized parts or by unauthorized service agents.
We stand behind our Evo Ductless Downdraft Ventilation Cooking Equipment, but you, as the customer will need to clean the four (4) filter stations in each unit on a monthly basis.
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The discharge of the fire suppression system is likely to damage the EVent™ unit. The Warranty is no longer valid after the fire suppression system is discharged. It is critical to call Evo, Incorporated (503) 626-1802 to report the fire suppression system was used on the EVent™ unit. The Warranty period for the entire EVent™ unit covers the first year of operation. The warranty starts the day the EVent™ Cooking Station has been installed and continues for 365 days (1 year).
EVent™ 35E EQUIPMENT FEATURES Know Your EVent™ 35E Cooking Station High Efficiency Cooktop Fire Suppression Nozzles Air Inlet Aperture Control Panel Spillover Drawer Crumb Drawer Emergency Fire Pull Station Air Discharge Panel Grease Filter Pre-Filter, Electrostatic Precipitator, and Charcoal Filter Locking Casters...
EVent™ 35E EQUIPMENT SETUP Positioning the 35E Cooking Station Audience-Side 1. Remove Packaging Remove all packaging and any protective blue or white plastic film from the steel surfaces. Also remove all blue packing tape that was used to secure doors and drawers during shipment. 2.
EVent™ 35E CONTROL PANEL Status Screen Main Control ON/OFF Button Green ON Light ON / OFF Model Name EVent Display Cooking Station Evo, Inc. Oregon USA Evo, Inc. Contact Detail COOK 503-626-1802 Version x.xx.x System Version COLD SURFACE www.evoamerica.com Administration Settings Select...
EVent™ 35E CONTROL PANEL Startup Screen FUNCTIONS Main Control Button - ON - Light Green Function #1 When the ON button is pressed, the light Ventilation Switch Check shows green to indicate unit is ON. The Function #2 EVent unit performs a Ventilation System Check and confirms the unit is ready for operation The Ventilation System Check confirms...
EVent™ 35E CONTROL PANEL Ventilation Startup FUNCTION Main Control - ON Ventilation Switch Check - OK Function #3 Function #1 For Ventilation System Startup, select Main Ventilation Switches Control to the ON position. Function #2 The ventilation system will startup and check 8 ventilation components.
EVent™ 35E CONTROL PANEL Ventilation Startup - FAULT FUNCTION If a ventilation switch component is not Ventilation Startup - FAULT functioning correctly, a red FAULT warning Function #1 is shown next to the switch component name. To view corrective information about the fault, press the FAULT button to view the VENTILATION STARTUP related Service Instruction.
EVent™ 35E CONTROL PANEL Ventilation Startup - FAULT Service Instruction FUNCTION When the FAULT button is pressed, a Ventilation FAULT - Service Instruction Service Instruction is shown that provides Function #1 information to correct the fault. Once this information is read, press the GO BACK button to return to the previous screen.
EVent™ 35E CONTROL PANEL Cooktop Startup FUNCTIONS Main Control Button - ON - Green Light Function #1 With ON/OFF button in ON position and the ventilation startup switch components showing OK, the COOK button becomes operational. When the COOK button is pressed to the ON position, the light shows blue.
EVent™ 35E CONTROL PANEL Administration Settings - Overview FUNCTION To select the Administration Settings, press Settings Selection the gear icon in the lower right screen. Function #1 Choosing a feature jumps you to the related setup screen. ADMIN SETTINGS ON / OFF SET TEMPERATURE OPTIONAL OPTIONAL...
EVent™ 35E CONTROL PANEL Administration Settings - Select Temperature Presets FUNCTION Increase Temperature Function #2 Select a temperature preset. Decrease Temperature Function #3 To increase temperature select the “ ” button. To decrease temperature select the “ ” SELECT TEMPERATURE PRESET button.
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EVent™ 35E CONTROL PANEL Administration Settings - Select Temperature Presets FUNCTIONS A temperature preset will become available under Cooktop Status once it is selected from the Set Temperature Preset screen (see Figure 9). NOTE: VENTILATION STARTUP The last preset configured under Settings will ON / OFF remain the default preset value until a new Aperture Inlet...
EVent™ 35E CONTROL PANEL User Settings - Use Manual Temperature FUNCTIONS To set temperature manually, select Manual Temperature mode from the Select Temperature Preset screen (see Figure 9). Once manual temperature is selected under Settings it shows green and the screen reverts to the Startup screen showing manual VENTILATION STARTUP temperature control.
EVent™ 35E CONTROL PANEL Factory Settings - Overview FUNCTION The factory settings control screen provides factory utilities for adjusting the setup parameters of the EVent™ 35E system. NOTE: These parameters are set at the factory and do not require adjustment. Only authorized FACTORY SETTINGS ON / OFF factory service technicians should access...
EVent™ 35E CONTROL PANEL Factory Settings - Actual Temperature FUNCTION The actual temperature screen shows actual temperature at each heater zone location which also includes the offset value. The factory setting allows accurate calibration of the actual cooking surface temperature to the calculated electrical heater temperature ACTUAL TEMPERATURE positioned under the cooking surface.
EVent™ 35E CONTROL PANEL Factory Settings - Set Temperature Offsets FUNCTION The temperature offset screen shows the offset temperature at each heater zone, and provides individual adjustment of each zone. This factory setting allows calibration of the temperature carry-over calculation that provides accurate actual cooking surface SELECT TEMPERATURE OFFSETS temperatures.
EVent™ 35E MAINTENANCE Cleaning - Stainless Steel Panels Establish a regular cleaning schedule. Any spills should be wiped off immediately. 1. Wipe exposed, cleanable surface when cool with a mild detergent and hot water. Stubborn residue spots may be removed with a lightweight non-metallic scouring pad. Dry thoroughly with a clean cloth.
EVent™ 35E MAINTENANCE Cleaning - Granite Cooktop Surfaces Granite surfaces can be cleaned using a terrycloth towel with soap and water to remove heavy debris, followed by glass cleaner. To maintain the granite surface high luster finish, remove heavy soil with standard water based cleaners, followed by a glass cleaner such as Windex...
EVent™ 35E MAINTENANCE Cleaning - The Griddle Surface There are several methods for cleaning a griddle surface. The Steel Griddle Spillover Slot following guidelines are offered as a ‘best practice’ method for the Cooking Surface EVent™ 35E cooking surface. 1. Press the COOK button on the Control Panel to turn off the cooking surface.
EVent™ 35E MAINTENANCE Cleaning - The Spillover Drawer The spillover drawer is located next to the control panel on the chef- side of the EVent™ 35E unit. Cooking debris is funneled through the spillover slot on the left-side of the cooking surface which falls through a channel and into a removable quarter size hotel pan (1/4 pan) located in the spillover drawer enclosure.
EVent™ 35E MAINTENANCE Cleaning - Ventilation Inlet Aperture The Ventilation Aperture is located on the chef-side of the EVent 35E, and is removable for easy cleaning. Depending on the amount and type of foods being cooked, daily cleaning may be required. 1.
EVent™ 35E MAINTENANCE Cleaning - Ventilation Inlet Duct Within the Ventilation Inlet Duct is the fire suppression fusible link which engages the fire suppression system. If there is fire on the cooking surface and the fire enters the inlet aperture, the fusible link is designed to engage at temperatures above 135˚F and discharge the fire suppression system.
EVent™ 35E MAINTENANCE Cleaning - The Crumb Drawer The Crumb Drawer is secured by a hex key and located on the chef- side just below the aperture. It is designed to collect some of the food and grease debris that is pulled into the aperture. Under normal cooking conditions, the crumb drawer should be washed weekly.
DURING GREASE FILTER CLEANING, ALSO CLEAN THE GREASE BOX ENCLOSURE. SEE SECTION CALLED. ‘CLEANING - GREASE BOX ENCLOSURE’ CAUTION: Use only the stainless steel baffle-type grease filter supplied by Evo. Failure to do so may cause damage to the ESP unit and void the EVent™ 35E warranty.
EVent™ 35E MAINTENANCE Cleaning - The Grease Filter Enclosure Part 1 With the grease filter removed from its enclosure, wipe the inside of the enclosure and all duct surfaces to remove grease and food particles. For fast cleaning, use a non-corrosive, non-toxic spray degreaser to wet the inside surfaces, then wipe clean using paper towels or a terrycloth towel.
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EVent™ 35E MAINTENANCE Cleaning - The Grease Filter Enclosure Part 2 With the grease filter enclosure clean, make sure the grease filter, support bracket, grease filter bottom pan, grease drawer and grease enclosure door are clean and ready for reassembly. 7.
EVent™ 35E MAINTENANCE Cleaning - The Electrostatic Precipitator (ESP) Part 1 The ESP ‘Unicell’ Filter is a electrically charged ionizing filter that captures airborne grease which is not captured by the primary grease filter. Under normal cooking conditions, the ESP filter should be washed weekly or replaced with a fresh clean standby filter of the same type.
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EVent™ 35E MAINTENANCE Cleaning - The Electrostatic Precipitator (ESP) Part 2 The ESP ‘Unicell’ Filter requires special care and handling, and cleaning. Be careful to never touch any internal components of the ESP filter and particularly do not touch the ionizing wires. The ESP filter is best cleaned in a commercial dishwasher, and dried in warm air.
EVent™ 35E MAINTENANCE Cleaning - The Electrostatic Precipitator Pre-Filter Located inside the ESP filter enclosure is an expanded aluminum Pre- Filter that is designed to capture food debris that may have passed through the primary grease filter. With normal cooking conditions, the Pre-Filter should be washed weekly or replaced with a fresh clean standby filter of the same type.
EVent™ 35E MAINTENANCE Cleaning - The Electrostatic Precipitator Bottom Pan Located inside the ESP enclosure under the ESP filter is a metal pan that is designed to collect overflow grease not collected by the ESP Unicell filter. With normal cooking conditions, the Bottom Pan should be washed monthly or as needed.
EVent™ 35E MAINTENANCE Replacing - The Disposable Charcoal Post Filter Located inside the ESP filter enclosure is disposable Charcoal Post Filter that is designed to capture cooking odors. With normal cooking conditions, the charcoal filter should be replaced with a fresh, clean Charcoal Filter monthly.
EVent™ 35E TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING ISSUES This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your EVent™ 35E Cooking Station. Many problems have simple solutions. #1 On/Off Button Will Not Respond 1. Ensure the unit is plugged into a correct voltage and amperage receptacle. Have a certified electrician check the cord wiring has not become dislodged from inside the plug thereby preventing a secure electrical connection.
EVent™ 35E TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING ISSUES #5 The Display Is Grey or The Display Does Not Respond 1. Ensure the display control panel is not broken or damaged. If the display is cracked or damaged, the previous settings at the time the display was damaged will be frozen and no other selections can be made.
EVent™ 35E APPENDIX 1 REQUIRED EVENT™ SYSTEM MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE USE AND MAINTENANCE SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STANDARD FOR VENTILATION CONTROL AND FIRE PROTECTION OF COMMERCIAL COOKING OPERATIONS, N.F.P.A. 96 (current edition) 1-WEEK OWNERS VENTILATION DUCT AND FILTER MAINTENANCE Remove all metal filters and wipe/wash all internal duct areas including ESP enclosure and clean ESP door electrical terminals.
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EVent™ 35E APPENDIX 1 REQUIRED EVENT™ SYSTEM MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 6-MONTH MAINTENANCE Inspection and testing of the fire suppression system as per the Buckeye Model BFR-5 Kitchen Mister Automatic Fire Suppression System manual Chapter 5, Revision 5 “System Inspection and Maintenance”. ANNUAL 12-MONTH MAINTENANCE Inspection and testing of the fire suppression system as per the Buckeye Model BFR-5 Kitchen Mister Automatic Fire Suppression System manual Chapter 5, Revision 5 “System Inspection and Maintenance”.
Do not use stainless steel cleaners or degreasers on the electronic display panel. Clean with damp terry cloth towel using warm water only. ONLY USE EVO BRANDED PAPER CHARCOAL FILTER PRODUCTS TESTED AND CERTIFIED FOR USE WITH THIS EQUIPMENT. THE USE OF OTHER CHARCOAL FILTER PRODUCTS WILL ADVERSELY AFFECT AIR QUALITY AND VOID THE MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY.
EVent™ 35E APPENDIX 3 CLEANING THE COOKING SURFACE It’s important to keep you cooking surface clean to prevent food from sticking, to provide better heat conductivity, to prevent unwanted flavors, and to provide a better overall appearance of your display cooking unit. PROCEDURE 1.
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EVent™ 35E APPENDIX 4 Manual Actuation Of The Fire Pull Station If there is a fire on the cooking surface or inside the unit, there is a Manual Fire Pull Station that when activated will dispense fire suppression chemical onto the cooking surface and into the internal ventilation duct.
4. When the fire has been extinguished, and the fire department has deemed it safe to re-enter and has determined the cause of the fire, call Evo at 503-626-1802 to dispatch a fire contractor to reset and recharge the system. Once the equipment has cooled and it is safe to touch, clean the discharge area using sponges with hot soapy water and detergents.
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EVent™ 35E APPENDIX 4 FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM REGULARLY SCHEDULED INSPECTION The Buckeye Fire Equipment Kitchen Mister Restaurant Cooking Area Fire Suppression System is a sophisticated fire suppression system, involving intricate mechanical components. To ensure the proper operation of the system, regular inspection and maintenance must be performed by an authorized trained Buckeye Fire Equipment distributor on a semi-annual basis, and after every periodic hood and duct cleaning (whichever occurs more frequently).
1) Request an Authorized Buckeye Fire Contractor service the EVent™ unit to recharge the fire suppression system 2) Inspect the internal duct system for fire damage or melting of internal duct components. If fire melt damage is found call Evo, Inc at 503-626-1802.
An Alarm Micro Switch is available inside the Buckeye Switch Release Mechanism (SRM) control box that allows the connection for an alarm initiating circuit as per NFPA 72 “Nation Fire Alarm Code”. This switch is pre-installed at the Evo factory by an Authorized Buckeye Distributor and is location on the front of the Manifold Block.
EVent™ 35E APPENDIX 7 Specifications 4 Heating Elements (up to 2 heaters energized at any given time) Cooking Surface Dimensions (overall griddle size) 35.41” x 24” (899mm x 610mm) Cooking Zone Dimensions (direct heat area) 23.25” x 16.25” (591mm x 413mm) Heating Element Power (KW/BTU) 6KW / 20,473 BTU (2 heaters)
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