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Operation & Filter Maintenance

4.04.1

Baffle Filter Cleaning

4.04.2

E.A.C. Collector Cell Cleaning

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The stainless steel baffle filters are fabricated from thin gauge sheet metal that has potential
to present sharp edges. Exercise due care when handling and cleaning the filters to avoid
injury.

Recommended to wear heavy

‐

duty rubber gloves as precaution

Model: FSH

−

Ideally, grease

baffle filters

should be cleaned daily. Remove and clean in sink with a mild, bio

degradable,

degreasing cleaner

(Giles recommends using Simple Green® Crystal Foaming Spray Cleaner)

. Rinse and dry

thoroughly. Reinstall dry filters in the unit. Generally, these filters may also be washed in a dishwasher.

Ensure that filters are completely dry before reinstalling in the hood. NEVER PLACE A WET FILTER INTO THE
HOOD!

The

EAC collector cell

is sustainable and renewable ... it should last for years if cleaned and handled properly. To

maintain peak performance, it

MUST BE CLEANED DAILY

... not doing so can lead to an interruption of cooking

appliance operation, premature failure of the electronic cleaning system, or reduced useful life of consumable
charcoal filters. Effective cleaning procedures are explained in the following sections.

IMPORTANT: The cell CANNOT withstand washing in commercial dishwashing equipment ... some commercial
cleaners & detergents will cause oxidation and create a layer of contamination on the aluminum collection fins
that can lead to system malfunction and result in an interruption of power to cooking appliances under the hood.

Two (2) different cleaning methods are endorsed by

GILES Food Service,

as follows:

•

Preferred

Spray foam method

using

Simple Green® Crystal Foaming Spray Cleaner/Degreaser

... an

exceptionally effective foaming spray cleaner. It is readily available as well as being safe for use on
aluminum

(NSF

approved, food

‐

grade, non

‐

toxic, and biodegradable)

. Cleaning the collector cell is quick

& easy using this convenient ready

use cleaner. A complimentary sample is supplied with new

equipment and it is availabel from

Giles,

item #41510 (12

‐

count case)

, as well as multiple retail outlets.

When used as directed, a case of the cleaner should lasr approximately 4 to 5 weeks, depending on
equipment model and cleaning protocols.

•

Alternative

Soak method

using a diluted solution of

Simple Green® Pro

‐

and water

Although not as

convenient as the spray method and requiring more planning and time, this procedure has proven to be very
satisfactory for cleaning collector cells for many years. This product has the same characteristics of the spray
product, but requires mixing with water before use ...

dilution factor is 1:12

, e.g. mix 1/2 gal. cleaner with 6 gals.

of water.

The EAC collector cell contains parts fabricated from thin gauge sheet metal that has
potential to present sharp edges, which may cause cuts if not handled properly. To avoid
injury, exercise due care when handling and cleaning the cells.

Recommended to wear

heavy

‐

duty rubber gloves as precaution

With proper care, cleaning, and handling, the EAC collector cell is designed to provide years of service.