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09/11 Rev. B 138709

LABORATORY 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 feet

to level the unit. Refer to the illustration below for adjustment of feet. 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 freezer

be level in order to function properly. If the

freezer is not properly leveled during

installation, the door may be misaligned and

not close or seal properly causing cooling,

frost or moisture problems.

Choose a location near a grounded electrical

outlet. Do not install the freezer where the

temperature will rise above 110°F (43°C).

Temperatures below 32°F (0°C) will not affect

freezer operation. Allow adequate space

around the unit for good air circulation.

A minimum of 3 inch (75 mm) space on the

sides and top and 3 inch (75 mm) space at

the back of the freezer is required for

adequate air circulation.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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LABORATORY 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.
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Note: The exterior walls of the freezer may become quite warm as the compressor works to transfer heat from the interior. Temperatures as much as 30°F (-1°C) warmer than room temperature can be expected. It is particularly important in hotter climates to allow adequate space for air circulation around the refrigerator.
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• If a malfunction causes the temperature inside the freezer to rise above 23°F, the “HI TEMP” light will turn on and the buzzer will sound. The buzzer will sound every five minutes until the freezer temperature is below 23°F. To silence the buzzer, press the ALARM RESET button. •Door Ajar Alarm This feature provides a warning if the door is open for more than five minutes. There will be a beep every five seconds and the “Door Ajar” indicator will light up. Press “Alarm Reset” to turn the alarm off.
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DEFROSTING CAUTION: Freezer must be unplugged to avoid electrical hazard from power source when defrosting the unit. On upright models with a defrost drain (Figure 1), remove the drain plug on the interior floor of the freezer by pulling straight out. To access the external drain tube on models with the base panel, remove the two screws from the base panel. Locate the drain tube near the left center under the freezer. Place a shallow pan under the drain tube. Defrost water will run out.