Owners Manual

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REACH-INS & ROLL-INS
OPERATIONS MANUAL
Using the small holes in the plate as a template, drill 1/8 pilot
holes in the bottom of the cabinet. (Note: drill only until you
penetrate the metal bottom of the cabinet. Do not continue
to drill into the insulation, or you may damage the cabinet.)
Secure the caster support plate assembly to the cabinet with a
sheet metal screw in each of the drilled holes. Tighten the 1/2”
bolts. Repeat these steps to attach the other plate assembly to
the opposite end of the cabinet.
Check that both plates are secure and that the casters turn
and swivel freely. Carefully lift the cabinet upright and double
check that the caster support plates are secure and the cabinet
is stable. Wait at least 3 hours before turning the refrigeration
system back on, and at least another 30 minutes for the cabinet
to come down to temperature and stabilize, before reloading
with product.
MOUNTING CASTER SUPPORT PLATES
If casters on a cabinet are not properly maintained and tight-
ened, or if the unit is excessively overloaded and moved around,
the threaded inserts in the bottom of the cabinet can become
stripped, twisted or collapsed. If this occurs and the stem cast-
ers cannot be mounted securely, rigid caster support plates can
be fitted to provide the strength needed to safely use your cabi-
net. Each caster support plate assembly is made of heavy gauge
galvanized steel, with (2) casters permanently welded to it, for
maximum rigidity. The plate has a series of holes that will allow
you to fasten the plate assembly to the bottom of the cabinet
with sheet metal screws and bolts. Contact the factory to obtain
the correct parts for your model.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Always wear proper work gloves and
use appropriate safety equipment. You may CAREFULLY
lay the cabinet on its back, but only FOR A BRIEF PERIOD
OF TIME. Caution must be taken to ensure you DO NOT
DAMAGE the back or side panels, as well as the copper
tubing and refrigeration components located on top of
your cabinet. The cabinet must be properly blocked, to
allow room to get your hands in to lift without damaging
the cabinet or crushing the end panels. DO NOT PLUG-IN
OR OPERATE THE REFRIGERATION SYSTEM FOR AT
LEAST THREE (3) HOURS AFTER THE UNIT HAS BEEN
RETURNED TO AN UPRIGHT POSITION, AS THIS CAN
DAMAGE THE COMPRESSOR.
To install caster support plate assemblies, you will need a 3/4”
open end wrench (or a large adjustable wrench), a drill with a
1/8” bit and a Phillips bit (or a Phillips-Head screwdriver) plus
work gloves. A 1/2-13 thread tap is also recommended, to repair
any damage to the threaded inserts in the cabinet. Unload all
product and carefully lay the cabinet on its back. Remove the old
stem casters by unscrewing them from the cabinet. If a caster or
threaded insert has been stripped or cross-threaded, it may be
necessary to use a wrench to loosen the caster.
Hold one of the support plate assemblies under the cabinet as
shown (see Figure 14). Position it so the slotted holes at the end
of the plate line up with the threaded inserts in the bottom of the
cabinet (where the stem casters were attached). Attach the plate
assembly to the cabinet by putting a 1/2” x 1-3/4” long bolts and
flat washer through the slot in the support plate and screwing
into each of the threaded inserts in the bottom of the cabinet.
Snug the bolts down, but do not tighten them completely. If
one of the threaded inserts is stripped or damaged, a thread tap
should be used to clean the threads.
FIGURE 14: Caster Support Plates
1/2-13 BOLT
(2 PER PLATE)
FLAT WASHER
(2 PER PLATE)
SUPPORT ASSEMBY
CASTER SUPPORT PLATES