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LABORATORY REFRIGERATOR-

FREEZER

Installation, Operation and

Maintenance Instructions

INSPECTION

When the equipment is received, all items should be carefully checked against the bill of lading to

insure all crates and cartons have been received. All units should be inspected for concealed

damage by uncrating the units immediately. If any damage is found, it should be reported to the

carrier at once, and a claim should be filed with the carrier. This equipment has been inspected and

tested at the manufacturing facility and has been crated in accordance with transportation rules and

guidelines. Manufacturer is not responsible for freight loss or damage.

Before connecting the refrigerator to the power supply, let it stand for approximately two hours to

reduce the possibility of malfunctions in the cooling system due to transport handling

INSTALLATION

GENERAL

After the unit crate and crate base have been removed, ensure that the cabinet is level. All four

corners of the unit must rest firmly on a solid floor. The cabinet is equipped with adjustable front

rollers to level the unit. Remove the toe grill as shown below and use a flat bladed screwdriver or

3/8” socket wrench to adjust the front rollers (see the illustration below). Raise the front of the

cabinet enough so that the doors will close freely when opened halfway. The cabinet should slope

¼” to ½” from front to back. Then level the cabinet from side to side.

Note: It is extremely important that the refrigerator be level in order to function properly. If the

refrigerator is not properly leveled during installation, the door may be misaligned and not close or

seal properly causing cooling, frost or moisture problems.

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Summary of content (10 pages)

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LABORATORY REFRIGERATORFREEZER Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions INSPECTION When the equipment is received, all items should be carefully checked against the bill of lading to insure all crates and cartons have been received. All units should be inspected for concealed damage by uncrating the units immediately. If any damage is found, it should be reported to the carrier at once, and a claim should be filed with the carrier.
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Choose a location near a grounded electrical outlet. Do not install the refrigerator-freezer where the temperature will drop below 55°F (13°C) or rise above 110°F (43°C). The compressor will not be able to maintain proper temperatures inside the refrigerator-freezer. Allow adequate space around the unit for good air circulation. A minimum of 3/8 inch (10 mm) space on the sides and top and 1 inch (25 mm) space at the back of the refrigerator-freezer is required for adequate air circulation.
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TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT GUIDE Turn Refrigerator Control slightly towards If Refrigerator compartment is too warm Colder If Refrigerator compartment is too cold Turn Refrigerator Control slightly towards Cold If Freezer compartment is too warm Turn Freezer Control slightly towards Colder If Freezer compartment is too cold Turn Freezer Control slightly towards Cold To turn Refrigerator OFF Turn Refrigerator Control to 0 3 05/07 138708
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DOOR REMOVAL & REVERSAL The direction in which the cabinet doors open (door swing) can be reversed from left to right or right to left by relocating the door hinges. Reversing the door swing should be performed by qualified personnel. Note: Before removing or reversing the doors, adjust the temperature control to “0” and remove electrical power. Remove all product from the refrigerator-freezer interior. Tools required: 1. Phillips head or Quadrex head screwdriver 2.
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FREEZER HANDLE REMOVAL & REVERSAL Various handle styles may be installed. All styles and removal/reversing instruction are detailed below. (Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off.) 1. Remove the two screws attaching the handle to the bottom of the freezer door. 2. Remove the short trim piece by sliding the trim straight up and off the handle bracket. 3. Remove the screw attaching the top of the handle to the door. 4.
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4. Self-Adhesive nameplate Models: Use a putty knife to gently peel off the nameplate from the door and reapply it over the old handle holes. 5. Reinstall the handle with the handle offset away from the door. Place the top of the handle over the dovetail button, swing the handle into an upright position and pull downward locking it into place. 6. Secure the bottom of the handle with the two screws removed in step 1. REMOVE/REVERSE FREEZER HANDLE (Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off.) 1.
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TRIM REMOVAL (Full Length Trim Models Only) In some models, the refrigerator door has a full length trim piece which continues from the bottom of the handle to the bottom of the door. The top of the trim attaches to the handle bracket (see Figure 1) or fits around the base of the handle (see Figure 2). An adhesive trim lock is positioned approximately half way down the trim piece.
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REMOVE/REVERSE REFRIGERATOR HANDLE (Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off.) 1. Remove the two screws attaching the handle to the top of the refrigerator door. 2. Remove the button plug using the edge of a putty knife. 3. Remove the screw on the side of the refrigerator door and remove the handle. 4. Reverse the freezer and refrigerator handles as shown in Figure 3.
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MAINTENANCE PERIODIC CLEANING Disconnect the power supply before cleaning the refrigerator. Beginning with the initial installation, the interior surfaces of the cabinet should be periodically wiped down with a solution of warm water and baking soda (two tablespoons in one quart of warm water). This solution will remove any odors from spillage that has occurred. The exterior of the cabinet should also be cleaned frequently with warm water and a mild liquid detergent.
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MAINTENANCE SERVICE AND ANALYSIS GUIDE MALFUNCTION POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Refrigerator does not run. 1. Refrigerator plugged into a ground fault interrupt circuit. 2. Temperature control is in the OFF position. 3. Fuse blown or tripped circuit breaker. 4. Temperature Control set at 0 1. Use another circuit. Freezer runs too much or too long. 1. Freezer recently disconnected for a lengthy period. 2. Large amount of product recently stored. 3. Doors opened too frequently or too long. 4.