Ojeda VENUS 6 Operator’s Manual

Ojeda USA, Inc

460 Southport Commerce Blvd

Spartanburg, SC 29306

864 574-6004 Fax [phone]

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

MANUAL

VENUS 3, VENUS 4, VENUS 5, VENUS 6

Congratulations! You have just purchased the finest commercial

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Contents

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL ........................................................................ 1

APPLICATION ...................................................................................................................................... 3

PRODUCT REGISTRATION ................................................................................................................ 3

DIRECTIONS FOR STORAGE AND HANDLING THE EQUIPMENT ............................................ 3

STORAGE OF THE EQUIPMENT ................................................................................................... 3

UNCRATING ..................................................................................................................................... 3

MOVING THE EQUIPMENT ........................................................................................................... 3

PLACING AND INSTALLING THE EQUIPMENT ............................................................................ 4

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................ 4

POSITIONING SHELVES ..................................................................................................................... 5

PRODUCT LOADING ........................................................................................................................... 5

UNIT OPERATION AND COMPONENTS .......................................................................................... 6

CONTROL PANEL ................................................................................................................................ 7

REAR SLIDING DOORS ...................................................................................................................... 8

MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES .......................................................................................................... 9

STANDARD WARRANTY ................................................................................................................. 10

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................................... 11

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ............................................................................................................... 12

You have selected one of the finest commercial refrigeration units made. It is
manufactured under strict quality controls with only the best quality materials available.
Your Ojeda cooler, when installed correctly and properly maintained will give you many
years of trouble-free operation.

WARNING!

USE THIS APPLIANCE FOR ITS INTENDED PURPOSE AS DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

 Use this appliance for its intended

purpose as described in this Owner
Manual.

 This refrigerator must be properly

installed and located in accordance with
the Installation Instructions.

 We strongly recommend that any

servicing be performed by a qualified
individual.

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 Do not allow children to climb, stand, or

hang on the shelves in the refrigerator.
They could damage the refrigerator and
seriously injure themselves.

 Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.

 Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning

and making repairs.

CAREFULLY READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual provides instructions in how to best locate,
operate, and maintain this equipment.
It is recommended to keep this manual for any future reference.

APPLICATION

The VENUS series of coolers have a sanitation listing permitting the merchandising of open food
product. The unit must be located in an indoor environment where the ambient must be maintained less
than 75oF/55%RH.

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

Write down the Serial number of your new unit for future reference. The Serial Number is found on the
data plate located on the back of the unit.

MODEL: ________________________

SERIAL NUMBER: _______________

DIRECTIONS FOR STORAGE AND HANDLING THE EQUIPMENT

STORAGE OF THE EQUIPMENT

If the equipment will be kept in storage, it is suggested to keep it in its original packing.
In case you need your equipment to be inactive for a long period of time after being used, verify that it
has been unplugged. After cleaning it thoroughly with a damp cloth, lukewarm water and neutral soap
and carefully drying it, cover it with a polyethylene film or similar waterproof material.

UNCRATING

The following procedure is recommended for uncrating the unit:
Remove the outer package by carefully cutting the shrink wrap and removing the 4 corner posts and top
lid.
Inspect for concealed damage. Immediately file a claim with the freight carrier if there is damage.
Move your unit as close to the final location as possible before removing the wooden skid.

MOVING THE EQUIPMENT

The unit is constructed to facilitate using a forklift to handle it. Use this handling means to move the
equipment as close as possible to the location where it will be installed.

IMPORTANT: Never push, pull or strike the front glass.

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PLACING AND INSTALLING THE EQUIPMENT

Model

Voltage

(V)

Current

(A)

Circuit

Required (A)

VENUS 3

120

TBD

15

VENUS 4

120

TBD

15

VENUS 5

120

TBD

15

VENUS 6

120

TBD

15

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

THIS UNIT CANNOT BE INSTALLED IN ENVIRONMENTS WITH EXPLOSIVE GASES. THE EQUIPMENT IS

DESIGNED ONLY FOR INDOOR OPERATION.

The unit must be located in an indoor environment where the ambient is maintained less than
75oF/55%RH.

For the correct performance of the refrigerating system, it is very important to leave at least 10 cm (4")
of free space both at the back and front to allow proper air circulation.

The location of the cooler must be kept away from sources of heat and humidity including direct
sunlight, toasters, ovens, coffee warmers, other appliances condenser air discharge, infrared heaters, or
other heat generating appliances.

The unit should be leveled front to back and side to side prior to operation.

The unit must have casters, 6” legs, or sealed to the floor per NSF guidelines.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a
standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this
appliance.

VENUS units require a dedicated outlet with a NEMA 5-15R type of receptacle:

The use of extension cords is not permitted and will void the warranty.

Before connecting your equipment, check that the electrical data on the data plate match your electrical
output.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: PLUG THE EQUIPMENT INDEPENDENTLY TO A LOAD CENTER WITH AN

APPROPRIATE CIRCUIT BREAKER ACCORDING TO THE NAMEPLATE AMPS.

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POSITIONING SHELVES

Rear door with front door removed

showing the location of the door closer.

The shelves and holders have been fixed to the inside floor of the unit to prevent their loss during
transportation.

Note: Shelf installation requires temporary removal of the rear sliding doors. Lift each door up and out
of the track.
Insert the shelf brackets in the pilaster notches making
sure they are at the same level such that the shelves
remain horizontal.

IMPORTANT: The products on each shelf must leave
three to five centimeters of free clearance between
them and the next shelf in order to allow proper air
circulation.

When reinstalling the doors the black plastic spring
loaded closer must be positioned such that it pushes the
door closed after installation. See Figure.

PRODUCT LOADING

The VENUS series of units are not intended to be a pull down refrigerator and as such the product must
be loaded at their intended merchandising temperature.

Before loading products, allow the equipment to operate empty for at least two hours.

When loading products:

- Do not block the return vents that ensure a proper refrigerated air circulation.

- Do not over hang the shelf.

- Do not press the product against the rear wall

- Never exceed the shelf weight limits. (See Shelf Specifications Pg.6)

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UNIT OPERATION AND COMPONENTS
COMPRESSORS:

The VENUS series of units each have single hermetic compressors.

CONDENSERS:

The VENUS series of units incorporate a "maintenance free" condenser design in the refrigeration
system which reduces the need for the regular cleaning process that fin and tube condensers require.
Besides the savings in preventive maintenance costs, energy expenses will be stable throughout long
periods of time since the condensers will remain "clean and unobstructed".

EVAPORATOR:

In the event it is believed that the unit has had a “freeze up” condition due to operation of the unit in
high temperature or humidity conditions the evaporator coil located in the top of the cabinet should be
visually inspected. In the event the evaporator is frozen, it can be thawed by emptying the cabinet of
product and removing power until the coil is clear.

CONDENSATION EVAPORATOR TRAY:

When the equipment operates, condensed water from the environment is collected on the evaporator.
During each off-cycle, the water drains to the evaporator tray located at the bottom of the unit where it is
evaporated using the heat from the refrigeration system.

SLIDING CONDENSING UNIT:

The condensing unit can be pulled out, sliding it approximately 40 cm (16") to allow servicing the
condenser motor(s), compressor(s) and electrical components. In order to service the condensing unit,
remove the screws that hold the lower front grill. Remove the screws that hold the front bracket that
clasps the condensing unit and slide it gently out to have access to the components you want to check.

Once completed, every component must be returned to its original location for proper operation.

SHELF SPECIFICATIONS

The shelves have been designed to withstand the rigors of normal use and loading with the following not
to exceed evenly distributed weight per shelf:
VENUS 3: 135 Lbs (2 total shelves)
VENUS 4: 90 Lbs (4 total shelves)
VENUS 5: 115 Lbs (4 total shelves)
VENUS 6: 140 Lbs (4 total shelves)

These load limits must not be exceeded to prevent potential damage to the shelf and/or injury to users.

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CONTROL PANEL

4 Amp Accessory

Outlet

Accessory Outlet

Circuit Breaker

Accessory Outlet

GFC Interrupter

Electronic

Temperature Control

Unit On-Off Switch

LED Lighting

On-Off Switch

The VENUS series of units incorporates a control panel that incorporates all necessary unit controls
including the Unit On-Off Switch, LED Lighting On-Off Switch, 4 Amp Accessory Outlet, Accessory
Outlet Circuit Breaker, Accessory Outlet GFC Interrupter and the Unit Electronic Control/Temperature
Display.

The Accessory Outlet is limited to 4 amps and is protected by the Circuit Breaker, and the Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter (GFCI). A GFCI is a safety device designed to help prevent electrocution. The GFCI

can and should be tested periodically by pressing the “Test” button. The “Reset” button should be

pressed to return the outlet to its normal operating function.

ELECTRONIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL:

The unit is provided with an electronic temperature control that controls the operation of the unit based
on the air temperature.

In order to achieve the desired product temperature, the electronic control is factory adjusted to turn off
the refrigeration system at TBDºF and start it at TBDºF.

When you plug the unit in, the control display will illuminate. However, there is a start-up delay of 2
minutes before the compressor is energized. This delay avoids the possibility that during a power failure
the compressors are forced to restart before the refrigerant pressures are equalized.

The control has been factory-adjusted with a defrosting cycle scheduled to last TBD minutes every TBD
hour to ensure that the evaporator performs without any ice build-up.

None of the factory-programmed electronic control parameters can be modified unless an access code is
entered (only your distributor's technical personnel have that code).

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LIGHTING:

The LED lighting can be turned off with the switch located at the left side of the upper section, near the
lamp.

REAR SLIDING DOORS

The rear sliding doors can be held open by using the latching mechanism on the
right sliding glass door. Swing the latching mechanism into position on the left
hand door to hold the two doors open.

PRESCRIPTIONS, PROHIBITIONS AND OTHER USES FOR THE EQUIPMENT

The equipment has been exclusively designed to maintain the proper temperature of open and packaged
fresh food and beverages. Because the unit is not designed to cool the product down quickly, the
product must be loaded at its appropriate temperature.

Displaying pharmaceutical products in this unit is prohibited.

CAUTION

- Do not remove grilles or panels that require using tools to be accessed

- Do not keep the unit running unloaded. UNPLUG IT when you are not planning to use it.
Using any electrical or electronic equipment entails the compliance with some fundamental rules.

- Do not touch the unit with wet hands or feet.

- Do not install the equipment outdoors.

- Do not remove or ignore safety devices.

- Do not leave objects on top of the unit.

- Do not climb on top of the unit.

- Never use direct or indirect water jets on the unit.

- Do not allow the electronic control to be adjusted by customers or unqualified personnel. For any
adjustment you must contact your distributor.

- Verify that the hot air stream from the condenser towards the back of the unit is not directed to other
refrigeration units, which would compromise their operation.

- Under no circumstance should you block the front grille of the unit.

THE MANUFACTURER DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY ARISING FROM
DAMAGES CAUSED BY IMPROPER, INCORRECT, OR ERRONEOUS USE.

It is important to instruct the user on the operation of the equipment according to this instruction manual,
and to make sure that said manual is within reach of any operator that might use the unit.

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MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES

Regularly and carefully cleaning the equipment prevents deterioration and product alteration.

CLEANING THE UNIT

Clean every week with only a damp piece of cloth and neutral soap each external and internal surface,
and dry them with a clean soft cloth.

Never use flammable or abrasive products. The unit must never be cleaned with water jets.

IMPORTANT: During maintenance and cleaning operations, make sure that good visibility conditions
exist in the working area, using other light sources in case it is needed. Be very careful when working
with moving and/or high-temperature parts.

CLEANING THE CONDENSER COIL

IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION:

Condensers accumulate dirt and require regular cleaning. Dirty condensers result in compressor failure,

product loss, and lost sales; which are not covered by warranty

If you keep the condenser(s) clean you will minimize your service expense and lower your electrical
costs. The following is a step-by-step guideline for the cleaning of the condenser(s):

1. Disconnect power to the unit.

2. Take off the front lower grill assembly by removing the screws in the bottom of the grill.

3. Clean off accumulated dirt from the condenser coil(s) using a vacuum and/or a damp rag.

4. Now is a good time to verify the condensate drain line is clear of debris; see below.

5. Replace the grill assembly.

6. Connect power to the unit and verify that when required the condensing unit(s) are running.

If you cannot remove the dirt adequately, please call your refrigeration service company.

CLEANING THE CONDENSATE DRAIN

The condensate drain and condensate drain line is located below the bottom shelf and must be inspected
to ensure it is free of debris. Pour a cup of water into each drain to ensure water flows freely and does
not over flow the condensate pan. Almost all water leak issues are a result of the drain being clogged.

Cleaning and inspecting the condenser, drain, and drain line is not covered under the factory
limited warranty.

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STANDARD WARRANTY

free from defects in material or workmanship, under normal (no greater than 75 degrees ambient and 55 % humidity) and proper use and maintenance

OJEDA USA, INC. warrants to the original purchaser of every new OJEDA USA, INC. refrigerated unit, the cabinet and all parts thereof, to be

service as specified by OJEDA USA, INC. and upon proper installation and start-up in accordance with the instruction packet supplied with each OJEDA
USA, INC. unit.

Any part covered under this warranty that are determined by OJEDA USA, INC. to have been defective within one (1) year of original
installation or fifteen (15) after shipment date from manufacturer, whichever occurs first, is limited to the repair or replacement, including labor charges, of
defective parts or assemblies. The labor warranty shall include standard straight time labor charges only and reasonable travel time, as determined by
OJEDA USA, INC.

In addition to the one (1) year warranty stated above, OJEDA USA, INC. warrants its hermetically and semi-hermetically sealed compressor to be
free from defects in both material and workmanship under normal and proper use and maintenance service for a period of four (4) additional years from the
date of original but not to exceed five (5) years and three (3) months after shipment from the manufacturer.

Compressors determined by OJEDA USA, INC. to have been defective within this extended time period will, at OJEDA USA, INC.’s option, be
either repaired or replaced with a compressor or compressor parts of similar design and capacity.

The four (4) year extended compressor warranty applies only to hermetically and semi-hermetically sealed parts of the compressor and does not
apply to any other parts or components, including, but not limited to, cabinet, paint finish, temperature control, refrigerant, metering device, driers, motor
starting equipment fan assembly or any other electrical component, etcetera.

The four (4) years compressor warranty detailed above will be voided if the following procedure is not carefully adhered to:

1. This system contains R134A refrigerant and polyol ester lubricant. The polyol ester lubricant has rapid moisture absorbing qualities. If long
exposure to the ambient conditions occur, the lubricant must be removed and replaced with new. For oil amounts and specifications please call OJEDA
USA, INC. technical service department (888-532-2816). Failure to comply with recommended lubricant specification will void the compressor warranty.

2. Drier replacement is very important and must be changed when a system is opened for servicing. A drier using XH-7 desiccant or an exact
replacement solid core drier must be used. The new drier must also be the same capacity as the drier being replaced.

3. Micron level vacuums must be achieved to insure low moisture levels in the system. 500 microns or lower must be obtained.

All claims for labor or parts must be made directly through OJEDA USA, INC. All claims should include: model number of the unit, the serial

number of the cabinet, proof of purchase, date of installation, and all pertinent information supporting the existence of the alleged defect.

In case of warranty compressor, the compressor model tag must be returned to OJEDA USA, INC. with the above listed information. Any action

or breach of these warranty provisions must be commenced within one (1) year after that cause of action has occurred.

OJEDA USA, INC.’s sole obligation under this warranty is limited to either repair or replacement of parts, subject to the additional limitations

below. This warranty neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume obligations other than those expressly covered by this warranty.

NO CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. OJEDA USA, INC. IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ECONOMIC LOSS; PROFIT LOSS; OR SPECIAL,
INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSSES OR DAMAGES ARISING FROM FOOD OR
PRODUCT SPOILAGE CLAIMS WHETHER OR NOT ON ACCOUNT OF REFRIGERATION FAILURE.

WARRANTY IS NOT TRANSFERABLE. This warranty is not assignable and applies only in favor of the original purchaser/user to whom
delivered. ANY SUCH ASSIGNMENT OR TRANSFER SHALL VOID THE WARRANTIES HEREIN MADE AND SHALL VOID ALL
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.

IMPROPER USAGE: OJEDA USA, INC. ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR PARTS OR LABOR COVERAGE FOR COMPONENT
FAILURE OR OTHER DAMAGES RESULTING FROM IMPROPER USAGE OR INSTALLATION OR FAILURE TO CLEAN AND/OR MAINTAIN
PRODUCT AS SET FORTH IN THE WARRANTY PACKET PROVIDED WITH THE UNIT.

RESIDENTIAL APPLICATIONS: OJEDA USA, INC. assumes no liability for parts or labor coverage for component failure or other damages
resulting from installation in non-commercial or residential applications.

ALTERATION, NEGLECT, ABUSE, MISUSE, ACCIDENT, DAMAGE DURING TRANSIT OR INSTALLATION, FIRE, FLOOD, ACTS
OF GOD: OJEDA USA, INC. is not responsible for the repair or replacement of any parts that OJEDA USA, INC. determines have been subjected after the
date of manufacture to alteration, neglect, abuse, misuse, accident, damage during transit or installation, fire, flood, or act of god.

IMPROPER ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS: OJEDA USA, INC. IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF
FAILED OR DAMAGED COMPONENTS RESULTING FROM ELECTRICAL POWER FAILURE, THE USE OF EXTENSION CORDS, LOW
VOLTAGE, OR VOLTAGE DROPS TO THE UNIT.

NO IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THERE ARE NO OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, EXCEPT THE ONE (1) YEAR PARTS & LABOR WARRANTY AND THE
ADDITIONAL FOUR (4) YEAR COMPRESSOR WARRANTY AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. THESE WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU
OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTY AND MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH ARE EXTENDED BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE HEREOF.

OUTSIDE U.S. AND CANADA: This warranty does not apply to, and OJEDA USA, INC. is not responsible for, any warranty claims made on
products sold or used outside the United States or Canada.

ONE YEAR PARTS & LABOR WARRANTY

ADDITIONAL FOUR YEAR COMPRESSOR WARRANTY

134A COMPRESSOR WARRANTY

WARRANTY CLAIMS

WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY

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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

The following accessories can be field installed on your VENUS cabinet. Please contact your factory
representative for information and prices.

GLASS SHELVES

MIRRORED ENDS

CUTTING BOARD

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TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

If technical personnel assistance is required, you must immediately contact your distributor, specifying
the kind of problem and clearly indicating the equipment model and serial number. If replacing parts is
required, do it through your distributor.

WARNING: Always ask for original spare parts
AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR:
_____________________________________
COMMERCIAL NAME:
_____________________________________
ADDRESS:
_____________________________________
TELEPHONE:
_____________________________________
E-MAIL:
_____________________________________

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