Arctic Air Refrigerator User Manual

ARCTIC AIR

COMMERCIAL

REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER

Table of Contents

Product Registration

Important Safety Instructions...............................2

Electrical Information...

Caster Installation and Setup...............................3-4

Appliance Start-Up.............................................. 4

Features..................................................................5-6

Routine Maintenance

Reversing Door......................................................6-7

Energy Conservation Measures...........................8

Avoid Service Checklist.............................. 9-10

Wiring Diagram

If You Need Service

Warranty..................................................................13

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Product Registration

Remove the door(s) of any appliance that is not in use,

even if it is being discarded.

Remove and discard any spacers used to secure the

shelves during shipping. Smail objects are a choke

Proper Disposal of Your

Refrigerator/Freezer

The information contained within this Owner's Guide
will instruct you on how to properly operate and care
for your product. Please read through the information
contained in your literature pack to ¡earn more about
your new appliance. The serial plate is located on the
inside left wall of unit.

Record Your Model and Serial Numbers

Record the Model No. and Serial No. of this appliance

in the space provided below.

Model No.:

Serial No.:

Register Your Product

The self-addressed PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD
(shown above) should be filled in completely, signed
and returned to the address provided.

Important Safety Instructions

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

A WARNING

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance. Read product labels for flammability and
other warnings.

WARNING

Destroy carton, plastic bags, and any exterior
wrapping material immediately after the freezer is
unpacked. Children should never use these items to
play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic
sheets or stretch wrap may become airtight
chambers, and can quickly cause suffocation.

Remove all staples from the carton. Staples can
cause severe cuts, and destroy finishes if they come
in contact with other appliances or furniture.

An empty, discarded ice box, refrigerator, or freezer is
a very dangerous attraction to children,

hazard to children.

For Your Safety

Child Safety

ik WARNING

Child entrapment and suffocation are not
problems of the past. Junked or abandoned
refrigerators or freezer are stilldangerous
— even if they will sit for “just a few days.” if
you are getting rid of your old refrigerator or
freezer, please follow the instructions below
to help prevent accidents.
BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY YOUR
OLD REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER:

• Remove doors.

• Leave shelves in
place so children
may not easily
climb inside.

WARNING

Risk of child entrapment.

Electrical Information

These guidelines must be followed to ensure that
safety mechanisms in the design of this appliance
will operate properly.

^WARNING

Avoid fire hazard or
electric shock. Do not use an extension
cord or an adapter plug. Do not remove
any prong from the power cord.

Grounding type
wall receptacle

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Power supply
cord with 3-prong
grounding plug

Do not under
any circumstances

cut, remove,
or bypass
the grounding prong
from this plug. ,

Refer to the serial plate for correct electrical rating.

The power cord of the appliance is equipped with a
three-prong grounding plug for protection against shock
hazards, it must be plugged directly into its own
properly grounded three-prong receptacle, protected
with a 15 amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker. The
receptacle must be installed in accordance with the
local codes and ordinances. Consult a qualified
electrician. Receptacles with Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupters (GFCI) are NOT RECOMMENDED. DO

NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR AN ADAPTER
PLUG.

If the voltage varies by 10 percent or more, appliance
performance may be affected. Operating the appliance
with insufficient power can damage the motor. Such
damage is not covered underthe warranty. If you suspect
your voltage is high or low, consult your power company
for testing.
To prevent the appliance from being turned off
accidentally, do not plug the unit into an outlet controlled
by a wail switch or pull cord.
DO NOT pinch, knot, or bend the power cord in any
manner.

CASTER INSTALLATION & SETUP

INSPECTION FOR DAMAGE

Inspect the underside of the cabinet and packaging for damage such as a
fork truck can cause. If hidden damage is found after uncrating,
immediately call the delivery carrier and request an inspection. Retain all
packaging and crating materials until the inspection is complete.

PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

Check to make sure that you have received the box containing all of the
components listed below.

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Other Precautions

• NEVER unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cord.

Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the
receptacle.

• To avoid electrical shock, unplug the appliance before
cleaning.

NOTE: Turning the control to “OFF” turns off the
compressor but does not disconnect power to other
electrical components.

UNCRATING AND SET-UP

• Remove carton and all loose parts from inside of the unit.

• Carefully tip the unit onto its back with the help of an
assistant. Lay the unit gently to rest on blocks to avoid
damaging the condensate drain hose and the plastic
raceway that covers the evaporator tubing on the back of
the cabinet.

• Remove and discard the wood skid from the bottom and
the four (4) screws using a 3/8" socket wrench {see Fig.

1).

• Using a large adjustable wrench, remove and discard the
two (2) black plastic leg levelers by turning it
counterclockwise (see Fig. 2).

A CASTER RAIL (2) E SWIVEL CASTER (2)
B TAPPING PLATE (2 ) F SPACER PLATE (4)
C BOLT (6) G SWIVEL CASTER W/ BRAKE (2)
D WASHER (6)

TOOLS NEEDED

You will need the following tools to assemble and install the casters to the
unit, g , ,

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3/8" AND 1/2" INCH
SOCKET WRENCH

UNCRATING AND SET-UP

• Remove carton and all loose parts from inside of the unit.

• Carefully tip the unit onto its back with the help of an assistant. Lay the
unit gently to rest on blocks to avoid damaging the condensate drain
hose and the plastic raceway that covers the evaporator tubing on the
back of the cabinet.

• Remove and discard the wood skid from the bottom and the four (4)
screws using a 3/8” socket wrench (see Fig. 1 ).

• Using a large adjustable wrench, remove and discard the two (2) black
plastic leg levelers by turning it counterclockwise (see Fig. 2).

SCREWS

ADJUSTABLE WRENCH

OR PLIERS

1/2" INCH FIXED

WRENCH

LEG LEVELER

WOOD SKID

Figure 2

Figure 1

CASTER RAIL INSTALLATION

• Place a washer onto one of the six long bolts and slide bolt through the
hole located at the front of caster rail.

• Align the caster rail assembly with the right hand side of the unit.

• Align the bolt with the threaded hole In the front right foot pad of the
unit. Thread the bolt into the hole until finger tight (see Fig. 3).

Appliance Placement

Leave a one (1 ) inch space on all sides and the back of the
cabinet for ease of installation, proper air circulation and
electrical connections.
the tower front of your appliance. Sufficient air circulation
is essential for the proper operation of your appliance.
Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet. For
the most efficient operation, the appliance should be located
where surrounding temperatures will not drop below 40°F
(5°C) or exceed 110°F (43“C). Additional compressor heaters
are not recommended.

DO NOT block the front grill on

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Figure 3

REAR SWIVEL CASTER INSTALLATION

• Place a washer on one of the six long bolts and then feed the bolt
through the hole in one of the swivel casters {see Fig. 4).

• Next, insert that same caster bolt through the hole on the metal spacer
plate and then thru the rear hole of the caster rail (see Fig. 5).

• Thread the caster bolt into the hole in the bottom-most foot pad on the
unit.

• Tighten both top and bottom bolts securely using a 1/2 inch fixed or
socket wrench.

• Repeat the same procedure on the left hand side.

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WASHER

SWIVEL

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FRONT SWIVEL CASTER INSTALLATION

• Place the tapping plate between the front bottom of the cabinet and
caster rails as depicted in Figure 6. Make sure the tapped holes in the
tapping plate align with the center slot in the caster rail,

• Next, place a washer on one of the six long bolts and then feed the bolt
through the hole in one of the swivel casters (see Fig. 4).

• Then, place the spacer plate on the caster and thread the caster bolt
into the hole in the tapping plate.

• Tighten securely using Vi fixed or socket wrench.

• Repeat the same procedure on the left hand side. After installation,
carefully tip the unit up with the help of an assistant.

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Insulation

The insulated space of this cabinet is sealed to
maintain peak efficiency. Holes drilled in the cabinet
may destroy that seal and damage electrical wiring
located in the insulated space.

DAMAGED ELECTRICAL WIRING OR WET
INSULATION CAUSED BY DRILLING WILL VOID THE
WARRANTY.

Appliance Start-Up

Once the appliance has been located in its permanent
location and the proper power and grounding has
been provided, the following items must be checked or

completed:

Cool Down Period

For safe food storage, allow 24 hours for the appliance
to cool down completely before loading with food.
The appliance will run continuously for the first several

hours. Do not place any food in the appliance until
after the first 24 hours of operation.

Thermostat Settings

The appliance is shipped from the factory with the
thermostat set at about the mid-point of the operating

range. Adjustments colder or warmer can be made
after the appliance has been running for at least 8

hours. Allow at least 8 hours for temperature
stabilization before re-adjusting the thermostat.

Defrost Setting

The appliance is designed to defrost automatically
every 12 hours. To set the time of defrost, wait until
the desired time to defrost. With the notch on the
timer knob aligned with the line on the bracket

(Figure A), turn the defrost timer knob clockwise
slowly. The timer will click several times, then once

loudly, at which point the defrost cycle begins. The
timer knob will advance through the defrost cycle,
then click loudly at the end of the cycle (Figure B).
The appliance will defrost automatically every 12 hours
after the first defrost cycle.

For example, to set the appliance to defrost at 10:00
a.m., turn the timer knob clockwise at 10:00 a.m. until
the timer clicks loudly.The appliance will defrost daily
at 10:00 a.m. and again12 hours later at 10:00 p.m.

Note: The product interior temperature will rise during
the defrost cycle every 12 hours.