
Refrigerated Counter
RUF48 Digital
Installation and
Operation Manual
CAUTION:
This manual is Copyright © 2018 Duke Manufacturing Co. All rights reserved.
Reproduction without written permission is prohibited. Duke is a registered
Please read this manual completely before attempting
to install, operate or service this equipment
trademark of the Duke Manufacturing Co.
P/N 219602
REV E 12/20/2018

Installation and Operation of: Refrigerated Counter RUF48 Digital
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Serial Number ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Receiving & Inspecting the Equipment ............................................................................................................................................................. 4
Specications .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Installation ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Location ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Inside Unit .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Leveling .........................................................................................................................................................................................................5
Stabilizing ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Electrical Connection ............................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Operation ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Location of Controls .................................................................................................................................................................................6
Operating Procedure ................................................................................................................................................................................6
Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Stainless Steel care & Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................................. 6
Cleaning the Condensor Coil ................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Door Gasket Care ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Drain Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Drain Pan Access ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING,
INSTALLING OR PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON THE EQUIPMENT.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL CAN CAUSE
PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY OR DEATH.
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS
OR LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
UNLESS ALL COVER AND ACCESS PANELS ARE IN PLACE AND
PROPERLY SECURED, DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT.
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Installation and Operation of: Refrigerated Counter RUF48 Digital
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.
• Adequate clearance for air openings.
• Unit exhausts air to the bottom and the rear.
• Do not set unit on a curb or seal to the wall.
• Do not block the slots in the front kickplate
• Operate equipment only on the type of electricity indicated on the
specification plate.
• Retain this manual for future reference.
INTRODUCTION
This publication contains information regarding the installation and operation of Duke Refriger-ated
Counter units. The information contained within applies to the models RUF 48. Please read this
manual completely before attempting to install and/or operate this equipment.
Model number RUF 48 describes the 48” wide counter length of the Refrigerated Counter.
(Fig. 1)
Figure. 1
RUF 48
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