Traulsen RBF234HUT-FHS, RBF134HUT-FHS, RFS126NUT User Manual

Quality Refrigeration

OWNER’S MANUAL

Instructions for the installation

and maintenance of most Traulsen models as well as

instructions to operate the following special models:

Blast Freezer Models

RBF134HUT-FHS (formerly RIF134HUTBF) & RBF234HUT-FHS (formerly RIF234HUTBF)

Fish File Models

RFS126NUT, RFS226NUT & RFC232WSC

This Traulsen unit is built to our highest quality standards. We build our refrigerators, freezers and heated
cabinets this way as a matter of pride. This philosophy has made Traulsen the leader in commercial refrig­eration since 1938. We thank you for your choice and confidence in Traulsen equipment and we know you
will receive many years of utility from this equipment.

All Traulsen units are placed on a permanent record file with the service department. In the event of any
future questions you may have, please refer to the model and serial number found on the name tag affixed
to the unit. Should you need service, however, call us on our toll free number, 800-825-8220 between 7:30
am and 4:30 pm CST, Monday thru Friday. It is our pleasure to help and assist you in every possible way.

INSTALLER

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRIOR TO UNIT INSTALLATION

INITIAL START DATE: SERIAL NO.

MODEL TYPE:

COMPANY/INDIVIDUAL NAME:

INSTALLER:

FORM NUMBER TR35750 REV. 7/05 P/N 375-60185-00

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. THE SERIAL TAG Page 1
II. RECEIPT INSPECTION Page 2
III. INSTALLATION

a-Location Page 2
b-Packaging Page 2
c-Installing Legs or Casters Page 2
d-Shelf Pins Page 2
e-Roll-In Model Installation Page 3
f-Installing The Condensate Evaporator Page 3
g-Remote Installation Page 3
h-Cord & Plug Page 3
i-Power Supply Page 4
j-Wiring Diagram Page 4
k-Compressor Hold Down Provisions Page 4
l-Clearance Page 4

IV. CARE & MAINTENANCE

a-Cleaning The Condenser Page 4
b-Hinge Replacement Page 4-5
c-Replacing The Gaskets Page 5
d-Cleaning The Exterior Page 5
e-Cleaning The Interior Page 5

V. MISC. OPERATIONS

a-Adjusting The Shelves Page 5

VI. OTHER

a-Service Information Page 5
b-Spare Parts Page 5
c-Warranty Registration Page 5

VII. FISH FILE MODELS

a-Fish File Application Page 6
b-Special Installation Note Page 6
c-Drawer Pans Page 6
d-Product Loading Page 6
e-Cleaning Page 6

VIII. BLAST FREEZER MODELS

a-Blast Freezer Application Page 7
b-Special Installation Note Page 7
c-Interior Arrangements Page 7
d-Blast Freezing vs. Blast Chilling Page 7
e-Normal Operation Page 7
f-Defrost Page 7
g-Blast Chill Operation Page 7
h-Proper Packaging Page 7

IX. STAINLESS STEEL OVERVIEW

a-Introduction Page 8
b-Stainless Steel, How It Works Page 8
c-Understanding The Causes of Corrosion Page 8

X. CARE OF STAINLESS STEEL

a-Using The Proper Tools Page 8
b-Using The Right Cleanser Page 8
c-Cleaning Do’s and Don’ts Page 9

XI. CORROSION REMEDIES

a-Dealing With Rust After The Fact Page 9
b-Dealing With Extreme Rust Situations Page 9
c-Restoring The Protective Layer Page 9

XII. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Page 10
XIII. WARRANTY INFORMATION Back Cover

FORT WORTH, TX.

SERIAL MODEL
VOLTS Hz PH

TOTAL CURRENT AMPS
MINIMUM CIRCUIT AMPS
MAXIMUM OVERCURRENT PROTECTION AMPS
LIGHTS WATTS
HEATERS AMPS

REFRIGERANT TYPE OZ
DESIGN PRESSURE HIGH LOW

REFRIGERANT TYPE OZ
DESIGN PRESSURE HIGH LOW

370-60294-00 REV (A)

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I. THE SERIAL TAG

The serial tag is a permanently affixed sticker on
which is recorded vital electrical and refrigeration data
about your Traulsen product, as well as the model
and serial number. This tag is located in the upper
right interior compartment on all reach-in/pass-thru
and roll-in/roll-thru refrigerator, freezer and dual-temp
models. For hot food and proofer models, this tag is
located on the top of the unit behind the louvers to
protect it from the heat.

READING THE SERIAL TAG

• Serial = The permanent ID# of your Traulsen

• Model = The model # of your Traulsen

• Volts = Voltage

• Hz = Cycle

• PH = Phase

• Total Current = Maximum amp draw

• Minimum Circuit = Minimum circuit ampacity

• Lights = Light wattage

• Heaters = Heater amperage (Hot Food units only)

• Refrigerant = Refrigerant type used

• Design Pressure = High & low side operating

pressures and refrigerant charge

• Agency Labels = Designates agency listings

II. RECEIPT INSPECTION

III. INSTALLATION (continued)

All Traulsen products are factory tested for perfor­mance and are free from defects when shipped. The
utmost care has been taken in crating this product to
protect against damage in transit. All interior fittings
have been carefully secured and the legs or casters
are boxed and strapped inside to prevent damage.
Door keys will be attached to the handle with a nylon
strip. The handle is protected by an easily removable
nylon netting.

You should carefully inspect your Traulsen unit for
damage during delivery. If damage is detected, you
should save all the crating materials and make note
on the carrier’s Bill Of Lading describing this. A freight
claim should be filed immediately. If damage is sub­sequently noted during or immediately after installa­tion, contact the respective carrier and file a freight
claim. Under no condition may a damaged unit be re­turned to Traulsen without first obtaining written per­mission (return authorization).

III. INSTALLATION

III. a -

LOCATION:
Select a proper location for your Traulsen unit, away
from extreme heat or cold. Allow enough clearance
between the unit and the side wall in order to make

use of the door stay open feature at 120° (self-closing
feature operates up to 90°). The door(s) must be able
to open a minimum of 90° in order to make use of the

maximum clear door width available.

III. b - PACKAGING:
All Traulsen units are shipped from the factory bolted
to a sturdy wooden pallet and packaged in a durable
cardboard container. The carton is attached to the
wooden skid with the use of large staples. These
should first be removed to avoid scratching the unit
when lifting off the crate.

Most exterior stainless steel surfaces have a protec­tive vinyl covering to prevent scratching during manu­facturing, shipping and installation. After the unit is
installed in place of service, remove and discard the
covering from all surfaces.

III. c - INSTALLING LEGS OR CASTERS:
6” high stainless steel legs are supplied standard for
all Traulsen reach-in and pass-thru units. Casters in
lieu of legs are available as an optional accessory for
the same models. These are shipped from the factory
packed inside a cardboard box which is strapped to
one of the shelves. Remove the nylon strap and open
the box, it should contain either four (4) legs or four
(4) casters and sixteen (16) bolts.

WARNING: THE CABINET MUST BE BLOCKED AND
STABLE BEFORE INSTALLING LEGS OR CASTERS.

To install the legs or casters, first raise and block the
reach-in a minimum of 7” from the floor. For install­ing legs, thread the legs into the threaded holes on
the bottom of the cabinet (see figure 1). Be certain
that all legs are tightly secured (legs and casters
should be tightened to 300 inch/pounds, max). When
the unit is set in its final position, it is important for
proper operation that the unit be level. The legs are
adjustable for this purpose, turn the bottom of the leg
counter-clockwise to raise it, clockwise to lower it.
Level the unit from front to back as well as side to side
in this manner, using a level placed in the bottom of
the cabinet.

Fig. 1

Please note that Traulsen units are not designed to be
moved while on legs. If the unit requires moving, a
pallet jack or forklift should be used to prevent dam­age. For installing casters, the casters are “plate”
type, and require the use of four (4) bolts each to se­cure them firmly to the cabinet bottom at each corner
(see figure 2). The caster bolts are tightened using a
1/2” socket wrench.

Threaded Holes

To remove the wooden pallet, first if at all possible, we
suggest that the cabinet remain bolted to the pallet
during all transportation to the point of final installa­tion. The bolts can then be removed with a 3/4” socket
wrench. Avoid laying the unit on its front, side or
back for removal of the pallet.

NOTE: Traulsen does not recommend laying the unit
down on its front, side or back. However, if you must
please be certain to allow the unit to remain in an up­right position afterwards for 24 hours before plugging
it in so that the compressor oils and refrigerant may
settle.

Fig. 2

Caster

III. d -

SHELF PINS:
The unit is supplied with shelves and shelf pins in­stalled. Check all shelf pins to assure they are tight­ened down as they may have come loose during ship­ping. Rotate the pins clockwise until they are secured
against the side of the cabinet.

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III. INSTALLATION (continued)

ROLL-IN MODEL INSTALLATION:

III. e ­Roll-In cabinets set on the floor require the floor area
to be flat and level. In addition, after the cabinet is set
in place, sealant should be used around the perimeter
of the base to comply with National Sanitation Foun­dation requirements (see figure 3). After sealing the
unit, the enclosed ramp should then be installed.

SEALING BASE OF ROLL-IN MODELS

A SEALANT MUST BE USED
AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE
BASE OF CABINET AS SHOWN TO
FULLY COMPLY WITH SANITARY RE­QUIREMENTS.

A RECOMMENDED SEALANT IS
DOW CORNING SILASTIC RTV #732

Fig. 3

A stainless steel threshold ramp(s) is included to fa­cilitate rolling in racks. It is shipped wrapped in brown
paper and secured to the rack guides inside the cabi­net. To secure it in place, remove the two thumb
screws in the breaker strip near the bottom door open­ing. Next, loosen the thumb screws located along the
floor at the threshold. Place the ramp(s) on top of the
loosened thumb screws and secure tabs on each end
to breaker strips with thumb screws previously re­moved. After installing the ramp(s), it too should be
sealed to the floor.

Bumper strips are secured to the back of Roll-In mod­els with thumb screws. Loosen these and make them
finger-tight to conform with the requirements of the
National Sanitation Foundation (NSF).

III. f -

INSTALLING THE CONDENSATE EVAPORATOR:
A condensate evaporator is normally supplied on all
self-contained models (remote models require provi­sion of either a floor drain or an optional condensate
evaporator). On those models with the evaporator coil
compartment located on the top of the unit, the con­densate evaporator is also secured to the top of the
cabinet. Check that the condensate pan is under the
drain tube.

Some models, such as one-section dual-temperature
reach-in refrigerator/freezers, are supplied with a bot­tom-mounted electric condensate evaporator. This is
shipped in a cardboard carton secured to the cabinet
interior, and must be installed prior to use.

After the cabinet has been uncrated and the legs/cast­ers attached, you must install the bottom-mounted
electric condensate evaporator. Locate the four (4)

III. f - INSTALLING THE CONDENSATE EVAP (cont’d):
holes on the exterior bottom towards the rear of the
cabinet. Then, using the four (4) screws provided, at­tach the mounting rails to the cabinet bottom (the end
flange is to be up and be facing towards the cabinet
rear). Next, place the heater into the heater bracket
(note the enclosed springs are only to be used when
the heater is placed on the floor). Slide heater and
bracket into the mounting rails. Plug the supplied cord
into both the heater on one end, and the electrical
outlet provided on the cabinet exterior bottom towards
the front (see figure 4). Screw the “U-Trap” on to the
drain line located on the rear of the cabinet and then
screw the drain extension into the “U-Trap.”

Drain
Line

U-Trap

Drain
Extension

10-32 x 3/8 Screw (4)

Mounting Rails

BMCE
Receptacle

Heater
Bracket

Fig. 4

A remote model is normally supplied configured for
condensate to be run to a floor drain unless purchased
with a condensate evaporator. The installer is respon­sible for making the required extension to the floor
drain in accordance with good practice and local regu­lations.

III. g -

REMOTE INSTALLATION:
Remote models are supplied without compressors,
solenoid valves, etc. The correct voltage, amp listing
and refrigerant are listed on the unit’s serial tag. It is
the responsibility of the installer to specify and sup­ply the correct size compressor(s) based upon this
information and on-site requirements. Refrigerant line
installation must be done in accordance with good
practice and local regulations. See section “III. g” for
information concerning condensate removal for re­mote models.

III. h - CORD & PLUG:
Most self-contained models are supplied with a cord
& plug attached. It is shipped coiled at the top of the
cabinet, secured by a nylon strip. For your safety and
protection, all units supplied with a cord and plug in­clude a special three-prong grounding plug on the ser­vice cord. Select only a dedicated electrical outlet with
grounding plug for power source. NOTE: Do not un­der any circumstances, cut or remove the round
grounding prong from the plug, or use an extension
cord.

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