INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS for all FB Freezer Models 809-147 REV B 10/28/2020 3779 CHAMPION BLVD, WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27105 Phone: (888) 845-9800 | Fax: (800) 253-5168 | Web: beverage-air.
User Manual for FB Freezers Beverage-Air WELCOME Congratulations on your purchase of Beverage-Air food service equipment. Every employee welcomes you to the family of satisfied Beverage-Air customers. From the earliest stages of production design, to focused steps in fabrication and assembly, rigid standards of quality are maintained by our staff of skilled employees.
User Manual for FB Freezers Beverage-Air SAFETY This appliance 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 appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance CAUTION Use: When using this unit, please: • Move it carefully.
User Manual for FB Freezers Beverage-Air SAFETY CAUTION CAUTION: If it is necessary to move the Refrigerator after removal from the skid, remove all doors and carefully push the unit at a point of no more than 36” from the bottom to avoid damage. Do NOT push in this area. Location will vary by model Push ONLY below the 36 inch / .91 meter height 4 Beverage-Air Rev.
User Manual for FB Freezers Beverage-Air IMPORTANT INFORMATION This unit is intended to be used in a commercial application. That includes bars and restaurants. If installed in a residence some commercial service companies may not be able to service it on site. The manufacturer has designed and produced this machine with the finest in materials. The manufacturer assumes no liability for units that have been altered in any way. Alterations or part substitutions will void the warranty.
User Manual for FB Freezers Beverage-Air PRODUCT INFORMATION Model Cabinet Dimensions w x d x h (Inches) Sections Half or Full Door Glass or Solid Door Full Load Amps FB12HC-1G 24 x 26 x 67 /38 Glass 5 FB12HC-1S 24 x 26 x 67 /38 Solid 5 FB23HC-1G 27 x 33 3/4 x 84 1/4 Glass 7.5 FB23HC-1S 27 1/4 x 33 3/4 x 84 1/4 Solid 7.5 FB27HC-1G 30 x 33 5/8 x 84 1/4 Glass 7.5 FB27HC-1S 30 x 33 5/8 x 84 1/4 Solid 7.
User Manual for FB Freezers Beverage-Air CLEARANCE AND PLACEMENT 0" TOP MINIMUM CLEARANCE 0" LEFT/RIGHT SIDE MINIMUM CLEARANCE 3" REAR MINIMUM CLEARANCE 3" BOTTOM MINIMUM CLEARANCE Placement Consider the following when selecting a location for your freezer: Clearance: • 0 in. at the top • 3.0 in. at the rear, • 0.0 in. at the left side • 0.0 in. at the right side • 3.
User Manual for FB Freezers Beverage-Air UNPACKING AND SET UP Carefully inspect the shipping carton for damage. This is the only time that shipping damage may be claimed. If damage is suspected, open the carton immediately and, if there is damage, retain the carton and contact the shipper to make a claim. Do NOT contact the manufacturer. Uncrating Tools Needed: ¾” box wrench, adjustable wrench, level, flat head screw driver, and box cutter. 1.
User Manual for FB Freezers Beverage-Air SHELF INSTALLATION 1. Determine the proper location for the shelf clips. The reference numbers on the pilaster can serve as a guide to ensure all clips are properly located. 2. Insert the top tab of the shelf clip into the desired hole of the pilaster. The retaining tab MUST be facing up as shown. 3. Rotate the clip downwards and insert the bottom tab into the matching hole in the pilaster. The clip may need to be squeezed slightly during installation. 4.
User Manual for FB Freezers Beverage-Air ELECTRICAL This is a cord-connected unit, and must be connected to its own dedicated power supply. Check the dataplate on the machine to confirm the voltage and per the dataplate use the correct fuses or HACR circuit breakers. Note: Do not connect to GFI / GFCI outlets. Connection to that type of outlet can result in product loss due to unsafe cabinet temperature when GFI device trips from moisture.
User Manual for FB Freezers Beverage-Air DOOR REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS 1. Remove hinge cover 2. Remove door from the unit to include the hinge mounting brackets 3. Remove white hole covers from the side of the door opening you would like the hinges to be located (do not throw away) 4. On the bottom of the door the same hole plugs are present and need to be removed 5. Take the hole plugs and insert them into the screw holes where the hinges were originally located on the unit 6.
User Manual for FB Freezers Beverage-Air USING THE UNIT Operation is simple, just keep it connected to the correct power supply and the refrigerator will maintain the internal temperature it has been set to. Keep the doors and / or drawers closed as much as possible to avoid unnecessary run time. The controller displays the current internal temperature. Adjusting the set temperature lower will NOT cause the system to lower the temperature faster.
User Manual for FB Freezers Beverage-Air SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS FREEZER The freezer operates based on the air temperature measured by the probe located at the return air. ON COMPONENT OPERATION OFF CONTROLLER ACTION Compressor turns on when the air temperature at the probe is above the sum of the set point + 2.
Condition Condenser Fan Evaporator Fan Defrost Heater Face/Door Heater Drain Heater Lights Beverage-Air Compressor User Manual for FB Freezers Cabinet Temp > Set point + 2.5 ON ON ON OFF ON ON ON or OFF Cabinet Temperature <= Set point - 2.
User Manual for FB Freezers Beverage-Air Keyboard Functions UP DOWN DEFROST (ESC) Quick press and release Quick press and release Quick press and release • Increases Set Point • Decreases Set Point • Activates manual defrost Long press and release Long press and release Long press and release • Increases display brightness • Decreases display brightness • Controller enter stand-by mode SET (ENTER) Quick press and release • Toggles lights on/off Long press and release • Toggles display °F/°C
User Manual for FB Freezers Beverage-Air Electronic Controller Alarms The alarm condition is always signaled by the alarm icon . To turn off the relative icon will continue flashing. NOTE: If alarm exclusion times are in progress (ALA folder of the parameter table), the alarm is not signaled.
User Manual for FB Freezers Beverage-Air CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning Schedule: Cabinet Condenser coil Gaskets Routine maintenance Daily wipe down Quarterly cleaning Daily inspection, check that hinges are tight to the cabinet. Annually Weekly interior Daily Exterior Cleaning It is much easier to clean on a regular basis than to have to remove stains once they have built up. 1. Wash with a clean sponge and a mild detergent that does not contain chlorine. 4.
User Manual for FB Freezers Beverage-Air CONDENSER CLEANING Keeping the condenser coil clean is critical to efficient operation. 1. Unplug unit from power supply. Remove Screw CAUTION Rotating fan blade can cause personal injury. Unplug unit from power supply before beginning to clean condenser 2. Remove the single Phillips head screw at the top or bottom of the panel depending on the model. 3. Lift upwards on the front panel to remove Push Panel Up to Release From Screw Heads Behind Panel 4.
User Manual for FB Freezers Beverage-Air METHODS FOR CLEANING STAINLESS STEEL Cleaning Needed Cleaning Agent Method of Application Affect on Finish Smears and fingerprints Areal 20, Lac-O-Nu, Lumin Wash O’Cedar Cream Polish, Stainless Shine. Rub with cloth as directed on the package. Satisfactory for use on all finishes. Provides barrier film to minimize prints. Allchem Concentrated Cleaner. Apply with damp sponge or cloth. Rub with damp cloth.
User Manual for FB Freezers Beverage-Air HELP Trouble Diagnosis for the User Malfunction Possible Cause Likely Solution No cooling - unit is silent Unit not plugged in. Fuse or circuit breaker tripped. Power cord plug loose in outlet. Connect to proper voltage circuit Replace fuse or reset breaker.
User Manual for FB Freezers Beverage-Air FOR THE SERVICE TECH - R290 Refrigeration service should only be attempted by a trained trade professional certified to work on R290 systems. Here are some critical service items. Other Information: This list does not qualify anyone to service the unit. It is a reminder and checklist for the service tech. Keep these in mind for R290 service: Evacuation: It is critical that a refrigeration system be leak free and internally dry.
User Manual for FB Freezers Beverage-Air FOR THE SERVICE TECH - WIRING DIAGRAM FOR ALL BUT FB72HC-5 W H IT E B L AC K 2 CNTRL 3 *SEE CONTROLLER DETAIL COMPRESSOR DETAIL CONDENSER FAN START RELAY R 1 2 C OL BLACK WHITE *SEE CONTROLLER DETAIL 10 4 R.C. COMP S S.C. 1 2 FACE HEATER *SEE CONFIGURATION CHART GLASS DOOR HEATER (NOT ALL MODELS) *SEE CONFIGURATION CHART 6 W H IT E B L AC K 2 *SEE CONTROLLER DETAIL DEFROST HEATER HEATER SAFETY SWITCH 5 2 D.I.
User Manual for FB Freezers Beverage-Air FOR THE SERVICE TECH - WIRING DIAGRAM FOR FB72HC-5 WHITE BLACK 0 SCR 1 2 1 *SEE CONTROLLER DETAIL YELLOW 2 CNTRL 3 *SEE CONTROLLER DETAIL *SEE SEPERATE RELAY DETAIL COMPRESSOR DETAIL CONDENSER FAN BLACK YELLOW WHITE 2 *SEE SCR DETAIL 4 OL 4 C COMP S 2 R.C. 10 S.C. 1 CONDENSER FAN OL *SEE SCR DETAIL 6 8 START RELAY R START RELAY R C COMP 4 S 2 10 S.C. R.C.
User Manual for FB Freezers Beverage-Air LIMITED WARRANTY WARRANTY (Warranty valid in USA and Canada) BEVERAGE-AIR THREE (3) YEAR PARTS AND LABOR WARRANTY: Also, this extended compressor-part only warranty does NOT apply to any electrical controls, condenser, evaporator, fan motors, overload switch, starting relay, capacitors, temperature control, filter/drier, accumulator, refrigeration tubing, wiring harness, labor charges, or supplies which are covered by the warranty above.
User Manual for FB Freezers Beverage-Air LIMITED WARRANTY (CONTINUED) With the exception of Blast Chillers product is designed for maintaining temperature and not bringing food to a desired temperature therefore cannot be held responsible for this function under warranty. Units must be in a conditioned environment or warranty will be void. Condensing coils must be cleaned at regular intervals. Failure to do so can cause compressor malfunction and will void warranty.
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