Norlake UF182 Installation Manual

UNDERCOUNTER FREEZER

Installation, Operation and

Maintenance Instructions

For Edible Arrangements

Model: UF182

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

After the unit crate and base have been removed, locate the legs or casters found in the interior of
the cabinet. Attach the legs or casters to the unit base by screwing them into the same threaded
fittings that were used to secure the crate base to the cabinet. Insure that they are screwed all the
way into the base.

If for some reason the doors are not squared up on the cabinet, the doors can be adjusted. Opening
the door(s) and loosening the screws that hold both the top and bottom hinges to the cabinet can
accomplish this. After adjusting the door so that it is aligned correctly, tighten the screws to securely
hold the hinges in place.

Physical Specifications

Unit Exterior Dimensions Refrigerant

UF182 60 X 34 X 36* See Serial tag
* Note: Height is with 4-1/2" standard casters. Add 4.6" for optional backsplash.

Model Width x Depth x Height* Type/Amount

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LOCATION

The refrigeration system located at the end of the cabinet requires free air access for proper
operation. Important: The cabinet may be enclosed on two sides, however, there must be a
minimum four inch clearance from the back of the cabinet to a wall, and from the bottom of the
cabinet to the floor. This model cannot be operated without the legs or casters in place, and
the bottom of the cabinet cannot be enclosed. The cabinet should be level when it is placed in
its permanent location.

ELECTRICAL

Check the proposed outlet to be used to insure 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. 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. See Electrical Data below
and the Serial Tag for all pertinent electrical information.

Observe all Warning Labels. Disconnect power supply when servicing equipment to
eliminate injury from electrical shock or moving parts.

Electrical Data

Unit Type of
Model

Connection Volt/Hz/Ph

UF182 Cord 115/60/1

OPERATION

The under counter freezer employs a fin and tube type 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 located at the end of the cabinet, and expelled to the surrounding
outside air. It is extremely important to maintain the minimum four-inch clearance as described in
this manual under "Location" for the refrigeration process to function properly. The cabinet cannot
be operated without the legs or casters installed.

A positive defrost is required to remove frost from the coil in freezer models. This is accomplished
by energizing heaters during the defrost cycle that are positioned on the coil surface. The
programmable controller is factory set to allow four defrosts per day.
As the preset defrost time is reached, the controller automatically terminates the refrigeration
process by turning off the condensing unit and unit cooler fan motors, and energizes the defrost
heaters. As the coil temperature increases, the frost begins to melt producing water that runs down
the coil to the drain pan. Defrost time will terminate when the coil temperature has become warm
enough to ensure that no ice is remaining. The refrigeration process then resumes. In order to
insure that any excess water remaining on the coil is not sprayed into the cabinet interior, and all
heat generated by the defrost is removed, the evaporator fan will not operate until the coil

temperature reaches approximately 25°.

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