Please read this manual completely before attempting to install or operate this equipment! Notify carrier of damage! Inspect all
components immediately.
Refrigerated Work Tables, Salad Tables & Freezer Bases
Important Information
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July 2013
F18 Series Service and Installation Manual
Important Warning And Safety Information
WARNING Read This Manual Thoroughly Before Operating, Installing, Or Performing Maintenance On The Equipment.
WARNING Failure To Follow Instructions In This Manual Can Cause Property Damage, Injury Or Death.
WARNING Do Not Store Or Use Gasoline Or Other Flammable Vapors Or Liquids In The Vicinity Of This Or Any Other
Appliance.
WARNING Unless All Cover And Access Panels Are In Place And Properly Secured, Do Not Operate This Equipment.
WARNING This Appliance Is Not Intended For Use By Persons Who Lack Experience Or Knowledge, Unless They Have
Been Given Supervision Or Instruction Concerning Use Of The Appliance By A Person Responsible For Their
Safety.
WARNING This Appliance Is Not To Be Played With.
WARNING Do Not Clean With Water Jet.
WARNING Do Not Use Electrical Appliances Inside The Food Storage Compartment Of This Appliance.
CAUTION Observe the following:
•Minimum clearances must be maintained from all walls and combustible materials.
•Keep the equipment area free and clear of combustible material.
•Allow adequate clearance for air openings.
•Operate equipment only on the type of electricity indicated on the specification plate.
Even though most equipment is shipped crated, care should be
taken during unloading so the equipment is not damaged while
being moved into the building.
1. Visually inspect the exterior of the package an skid or
container. Any damage should be noted and reported to
the delivering carrier immediately.
2. If damaged, open and inspect the contents with the carrier.
3. In the event that the exterior is not damaged, yet upon
opening, there is concealed damage to the equipment
notify the carrier. Notification should be made verbally as
well as in written form.
4. Request an inspection of the concealed equipment. This
should be done within 10 days from receipt of the
equipment.
5. Check the lower portion of the unit to be sure legs or
casters are not bent.
6. Also open the compressor compartment housing and
7. Freight carriers can supply the necessary forms upon
8. Retain all crating material until an inspection has been
Uncrating the Equipment
First cut and remove the banding from around the crate.
Remove the front of the crate material, use of some tools will
be required. If the unit is on legs remove the top of the crate as
well and lift the unit off the skid. If the unit is on casters it can
be "rolled" off the skid.
visually inspect the refrigeration package. Be sure lines are
secure and base is still intact.
The serial number on all self-contained F18 Series refrigerated
work tables and freezer bases is located on the electrical
specifications tag affixed inside the compressor section next
to the pressure control.
On remote refrigerated bases with doors, the tag is inside
the unit on the coil side. On remote refrigerated bases with
drawers, the tag is affixed to the drawer divider. On remote
freezer bases, the tag is located on the inside back of the unit.
Always have the serial number of your unit available when
calling for parts or service. A complete list of authorized
Delfield parts depots is available at www.delfield.com.
These units are intended for indoor use only. Be sure the
location chosen has a floor strong enough to support the
total weight of the cabinet and contents. A fully loaded 72”
(183cm) long model may weigh as much as 1500 pounds
(680kg)! Reinforce the floor as necessary to provide for
maximum loading.
It is very important to allow for proper air flow, both inside
and outside.
Avoid hot corners and locations near stoves, ovens and
other pieces of cooking equipment.
It is recommended that the unit be installed no
closer than 1” (2.54cm) from any wall. Do not
install the unit near any combustible material or
object affected by heat or moisture.
PDL models also require 14" (36cm) clearance
at the top and 6" (15cm) clearance at the bottom
(casters).
Leveling
A level cabinet looks better and will perform better because
the drain pan will drain properly, the doors will line up with
the frames properly, and the cabinet will not be subject to
undue strain.
A unit on legs will have an adjustable bullet foot on each
leg, adjust each for a level unit. A unit on casters will not
be adjustable. Be sure the unit is on a level floor, make
necessary changes to the floor for proper level.
Lock all front casters to ensure the stability of the unit.
Plumbing
Self-contained models are standard with a condensate evaporator.
If, for some reason a unit does not have a condensate evaporator,
or if the evaporator fails, the unit’s drain must have an outlet to
an appropriate drainage area or container. A refrigerated rail
will have a 1" (2.54cm) drain which will need to be run to an
appropriate floor drain or container. The drain will be stubbed
to the bottom of the machine compartment. Either run drain
to a floor drain or add a valve to the base of the machine
compartment and drain the rail to a container when convenient.
The LiquiTec option will NOT have a drain available.
Moisture collecting from improper drainage can
create a slippery surface on the floor and a hazard
to employees. It is the owner’s responsibility to
provide a container or outlet for drainage.
Electrical connection
Refer to the specification pages amperage data, the serial tag,
your local code or the National Electrical Code to be sure the unit
is connected to the proper power source. A protected circuit of
the correct voltage and amperage must be run for connection of
the line cord, or permanent connection of the unit.
Self-contained units with a cord and plug have an ON/OFF
switch located directly behind the louvered panel covering the
compressor section. Simply turn the switch to ON to begin
operation.
The power switch must be turned to OFF and
the unit disconnected from the power source
whenever performing service or maintenance
functions.
Never operate the unit without the louvered panel
in place!
If electrical receptacles are to be mounted in the unit’s
backsplash, they must be wired independently from the
existing unit wiring.
Power up the unit by turning ON the unit’s ON/OFF switch.
Delfield refrigerated bases are designed to maintain an
operational temperature of 36°F to 40°F (2°C to 4°C).
Temperature in the salad top and refrigerated rail opening is
33°F to 41°F (0°C to 5°C) with pans recessed 2” (5.1cm) on
a standard wrapped refrigerated rail or flush with the LiquiTec
option at 86°F (30°C) ambient room temperature.
Do not place hot pans on/against the blue ABS liner.
Do not throw items into the storage area. Failure
to heed these recommendations could result in
damage to the interior of the cabinet or to the
blower coil.
Overloading the storage area, restricting the air
flow, and continuous opening and closing of the
doors and drawers will hamper the units ability to
maintain operational temperature.
Refrigerated rail units
Product in the rail should be removed to the refrigerated base
at the end of the day. This allows you to turn the rail off at night
to save energy and the rail will have time to defrost as needed.
It also helps maintain product quality. The standard wrapped
refrigerated units are controlled by the pressure control which
is set to maintain the proper rail temperature. An on/off switch
is also provided for the rail and is required to be shut off at
night. The rail switch shuts off the rail only. With a LiquiTec rail
a thermostat is provided to maintain rail temperature as well as
the rail on/off switch. The LiquiTec rail is required to be shut
off at night as well to allow for defrosting. To ensure product
quality in the rail it is recommended that product be rotated
every four hours.
If adding any item to the unit, be sure to keep
in mind the location of the refrigeration lines on
wrapped rail units. A refrigeration leak in a rail
is extremely difficult and costly to repair. In some
cases it cannot be repaired at all.
Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Operation
When the refrigerator is initially powered up or immediately
following a power outage the unit will begin cooling after a 3-6
minute delay. During normal operation the evaporator fan pulses
independently of the compressor as dictated by the controller
as follows:
1. During the cooling mode, compressor and evaporator fan
run simultaneously.
2. During the compressor off mode, evaporator fan pulses
three minutes on and three minutes off.
3. During an actual defrost event other than the off-cycle
defrost, compressor stays off but the evaporator fan runs
continuously.
Cooling CycleDefrost Cycle
Compressor OnCompressor OffCompressor Off
Evap Fan OnEvap Fan
Off
X
Evap Fan OnEvap Fan
Off
Cycles On 3-Min, Off
3-Min
Evap Fan OnEvap Fan
Off
X
Freezer Operation
Power up the unit by turning ON the unit’s ON/OFF switch.
Delfield freezer bases are designed to maintain an operational
temperature of 0°F (-18°C).
Do not place hot pans on/against the blue ABS liner.
Do not throw items into the storage area. Failure
to heed these recommendations could result in
damage to the interior of the cabinet or to the
blower coil.
Overloading the storage area, restricting the air
flow, and continuous opening and closing of the
doors and drawers will hamper the units ability to
maintain operational temperature.
Freezer Evaporator Fan Operation
The evaporator fan(s) and condenser fan will cycle off and on with
the compressor to conserve energy. The temperature control will
cycle the compressor and condenser fan motor and evaporator
fan motor to maintain box temperature at the control setting.