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BACK BAR AND DIRECT DRAW
REFRIGERATORS
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 in the Nor-Lake Manufacturing Facility and has been crated in accordance with
transportation rules and guidelines. Manufacturer is not responsible for freight loss or damage.
INSTALLATION
GENERAL
Legs or casters are optional with these units. If ordered, and after the crate and crate base have
been removed, locate the casters or legs found in the interior of the cabinet. Attach the casters or
legs to the unit by screwing them into the support gussets that are secured to the base of the
cabinet. Ensure that the casters or legs are screwed all the way into the gussets.
LOCATION
The cabinets should be leveled as they are installed on a firm, permanent floor, or base. Make
certain that all four corners of the cabinet are in contact with the floor. Doing this will ensure
satisfactory operation of the doors and gasket seal, and allow for minimum condensing unit noise
with the self contained units (cabinets with condensing units attached). Also, with self-contained
units, there must be a minimum four-inch clearance between the rear of the cabinet and the wall for
air access. This is required for proper operation of the refrigeration system. Once the cabinet is
leveled, it is required by NSF that the cabinet be sealed to the floor with an approved sealant such
as Dow Corning #732 silicone.
Many installations require that the condensing unit be located in a remote location instead of
attached to the cabinet. Like the self-contained units, it is necessary to mount the condensing unit
on a substantial base near a power source. In all remote installations, the blower coil must be wired
for continuous operation even though the compressor runs intermittently. If a temperature control is
used to maintain proper interior temperatures, make certain that the wire from the control of the
condensing unit is no lighter in gauge than the power cord in order to avoid a voltage drop at the
compressor. When a pressure control is used, as is in most cases, the control itself will normally be
located at the condensing unit.
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Physical Specifications
Unit Exterior Dimensions Refrigerant
BC032/0 60" x 30-1/2" x 39-3/8" See Serial Tag
BC032/0D 60" x 30-1/2" x 52-7/8" See Serial Tag
BR032/0 79" x 30-1/2" x 39-3/8" See Serial Tag
BR032/0D 79" x 30-1/2" x 52-7/8" See Serial Tag
BC152 51-3/4" x 27" x 38" See Serial Tag
BC223 73-1/4" x 27" x 38" See Serial Tag
BR152 70-3/4" x 27" x 38" See Serial Tag
BR223 92-1/4" x 27" x 38" See Serial Tag
* Note: Standard height dimension without legs or casters.
Model Width x Depth x Height* Type/Amount
ELECTRICAL
Check the proposed outlet to be used to ensure that the voltage, phase, and current carrying
capacity of the circuit from the electrical panel correspond to the requirements of the cabinet.
NEVER use an extension cord to power any unit. All inter wiring between the electrical panel and
the unit must be done in accordance with the National Electric Code and all state and local codes.
Refer to Electrical Data and the Serial Tag for all pertinent electrical information.
Observe all Warning Labels. Disconnect power supply to eliminate injury from electrical
shock or moving parts when servicing equipment.
Electrical Data
Unit Type of
Model
Connection Volt/Hz/Ph
All Models Cord 115/60/1
GENERAL OPERATION
The Back Bar and Direct Draw refrigerators employ a unit cooler evaporator located inside the
cabinet as the heat-removing source. Through the refrigeration process, heat is captured in the
evaporator, transferred to the condensing unit, and expelled to the surrounding outside air. With the
self contained units, it is extremely important to maintain the minimum four-inch clearance between
the rear of the cabinet and the wall for the unit to function properly.
During the operation of these units, frost will periodically form on the coil surface. Each time the
refrigeration compressor cycles to the "off" position, the evaporator fans and condenser fans will
continue to run. This will tend to keep the interior of the cabinet at a constant temperature and at
the same time remove any frost build up on the unit by circulating the inside air over the coil. The
water produced will collect in the unit cooler drain pan and travel down a drain tube to vaporize
back into the air.
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