ARCTICAIR
COMMERCIAL
CHEST FREEZER
Table of Contents
Product Registration ........................................................ 2
Important Safety Instructions ........................................... 2
Electrical Information ....................................................... 2
Installation and Setup ...................................................... 3
Appliance Start-Up .......................................................... 3
Features .......................................................................... 3
Routine Maintenance ...................................................... 4
Power Failure ................................................................... 4
Energy Conservation Measures ........................................ 4
Troubleshooting Guide .................................................... 5-6
If You Need Service .......................................................... 6
Wiring Diagram ............................................................... 7
Warranty ......................................................................... 8
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Product Registration
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The information contained within this Owner's Guide
will instruct you on how to properly operate and care
for your product, Pleaseread through the information
contained in your literature pack to learn more about
your new appliance, The serial plate is located on the
outside left wall of freezer,
Proper Disposal of Your
Refrigerator/Freezer
Risk of child entrapment.
Child entrapment and suffocation are not
problems of the past. Junked or abandoned
refrigerators or freezer are still dangerous- even
if they will sit for "just a few days." Ifyou 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.
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 REGISTRATIONCARD
(shown above) should be filled in completely, signed
and returned to the address provided,
Important Safety Instructions
Read all instructions before using this appliance,
For Your Safety
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,
Child Safety
• Destroy carton, plastic bags, and any exterior
wrapping material immediately after the appliance is
unpacked, Children should never use these items for
play, Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic
sheets or stretch wrap may become airtight
chambers and can quickly cause suffocation,
• A child might suffocate if he crawls into the
appliance to hide or play, Remove the door of the
appliance when not in use, even if you plan to
discard the appliance, Many communities have laws
requiring you to take this safety precaution,
Electrical Information
These guidelines must be followed to ensure that
safety mechanisms in the design of this appliance
will operate properly.
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shock. Do not use an extension cord or an
adapter plug. Do not remove any prong from the
gower cord.
Grounding type
wall receptacle
• 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 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 under the
warranty, If you suspect your voltage is high or low,
consult your power company for testing,
Avoid fire hazard or electric
Power supply
cord with 3-prong
grounding plug
• To prevent the appliance from being turned off
accidentally, do not plug the unit into an outlet
controlled by awall switch or pull cord,
• Do not pinch, knot, or bend the power cord in any
manner,
Other Precautions
• Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the power
cord, Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight
out from the receptacle,
• Toavoid electrical shock, unplug the appliance
before cleaning,
Note: Turning the control to OFFturns off the
compressor, but does not disconnect power to other
electrical components,
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,
Installation and 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,
Uncrating and Set-Up
• Using a utility knifewith asharp, short blade, cutalong
the perimeter of the carton asindicated,
• Lift the carton off the freezer,
• Remove the package containing the casters from the
freezer, This package will contain the following items:
• One (1) wrench
• Sixteen (16) screws
• Four (4) casters
Casters:
• Tape door closedto prevent door from opening
when freezer is tilted back,
• With an assistant, tilt the freezer until it isresting on its
back, Take care to protect the back from being
scratched during this process,
• Usingthe wrench provided and the sixteen (16) screws,
install all four (4) casters in the tapped holes in the
bottom of the unit, Tighten securely,
• With an assistant, tilt the freezer back up onto the
casters,
Appliance Placement
Leave a three (3) inch space on all sides and the back
of the cabinet for adequate air circulation, 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
exceed 110°F (43°C), Appliance should not be
operated in ambient below 32°F (O°C),Additional
compressor heaters are not recommended,
Thermostat Settings
The appliance isshipped 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,
Features (Some Models)
• Heavy duty epoxy powder coated slideaside basket
• Security lock with pop out key
• Fiberglass lid insulation
• 21/2 urethane foam cabinet insulation
• Counterbalanced lid
• Heavy duty swivel casters
• Adjustable temperature control
• NSFcertified interior
• Heavy duty commercially rated electrical harness
• Defrost Drain
4 Swivel Casters
The appliance comes with 4 swivel casters, The casters
allow the appliance to be moved with ease, Refer to
the Installation and Setup section for instructions,
Slide-Aside Basket
This basket helps organize odd-shaped items, To reach
other packages in the freezer, slide the basket aside or
lift out,
Security Lock with Pop-Out Key (Some
Models)
This security lock fastens the door snugly, ensuring
that stored food is secure, To lock or unlock the
freezer, slide the key into the lock and turn, The key
pops out of the lock after it has been turned,
AdJustable Temperature Control
The adjustable thermostat control is located on the left
outside wall of the unit,
Insulation
The insulated space of this cabinet issealed to
maintain peak efficiency, Holesdrilled in the cabinet
may destroy that seal and damage electrical wiring
located in the insulated space,
Interior Thermometer (Some Models)
The appliance comes with a thermometer to show
internal temperatures, The thermometer is attached
to the interior door panel,