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Installation, Operation, Use and Care of
HQC45 & HQC90 QuickChillers &
HQCF45 QuickChiller-Freezer
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GENERAL
The HQC45 QuickChiller is designed for rapid chilling of 45 pounds of food (9 pounds of food per pan
in five 12" x 20" x 2
1
⁄2" pans or five 18" x 26" sheet pans) from 150°F to 37°F in approximately 90 minutes.
The rapid chilling process preserves food quality, texture and nutritional value for up to 5 days. As
many as 5 chill cycles can be handled per 8 hour shift. At the end of a chill cycle, the chiller
automatically goes into Hold mode at normal refrigerator temperatures, enabling overnight chilling.
The HQCF45 QuickChiller-Freezer is designed to chill exactly like the HQC45 and it can also freeze
product down to – 20°F. Freezing time varies according to the initial and final product temperatures
as well as product type and quantity. Coated wire shelves can accommodate five full-size 12" x 20"
x 2
1
⁄2" pans or five 18" x 26" sheet pans.
The HQC90 QuickChiller is designed for rapid chilling of 90 pounds of food (9 pounds of food per pan
in ten 12" x 20" x 2
1
⁄2" pans) from 150°F to 37°F in approximately 90 minutes. Optional coated wire
shelves can accommodate ten full-size 12" x 20" x 2
1
⁄2" pans or five 18" x 26" x 2
1
⁄2" pans.
Chill and Freeze times are dependent upon product type, thickness, density, thermal conductivity, and
type of covering. For best results, approximately 9 pounds of product per 12" x 20" x 2
1
⁄2" pan or
18" x 26" sheet pan is recommended. If more product per pan is being chilled, the time required to
chill will be increased.
Cabinets are provided with a junction box in the lower section which allows for permanent, hard-wire
connection. Stainless steel legs or casters are available accessories.
The durable stainless steel interior has coved corners for ease of cleaning. The exterior sides, front,
and back are stainless steel. Left or right door swing is available on order and cannot be changed in
the field. Compressors supplied by Hobart are rated
1
1
⁄4 HP on HQC45 and HQCF45. Compressors
are rated
1
3
⁄4 HP on HQC90. Refrigerant is R404A. Remote refrigeration system or water cooled
refrigeration system are optional. Location of RS232 port for SmartChill is standard in front behind the
printer door and optional at the rear.
The SmartChill™ controller provides the ability to:
• Select the chill mode: By Product, By Time or By Temperature (Chill or Freeze, model HQCF45).
• Display the current air and product temperatures and time.
• Monitor product temperature with three smart probes to reduce chances of freezing.
• Select Soft Chill to reduce the chances of freezing in the final phase of chilling.
• Provide service diagnostics to quickly check machine functions and control circuitry.
• Send Chill Cycle data via RS232 port to SmartChill™ computer software, state-of-the-art
HACCP data management.
The standard printer provides the ability to:
• Print data from the last or any chill cycle with time, date, and temperature information.
• Charts chill temperatures vs. time at intervals that can be set by the supervisor.
An optional second printer can print a condensed ‘Label’ type of report with Product and User info.
• Printers provide HACCP reporting of chill data.