True T-23DF-HC Installation Manual

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food service equipment, inc.

CONGRATULATIONS!

You have just purchased the finest commercial heated cabinet
available. You can expect many years of trouble-free operation.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY INFORMATION

Safety Precautions 1

Proper Disposal, Connecting Electricity, & Adapter Plugs 2

INSTALLATION

Ownership, Uncrating, & How to Connect to Electricity 3

Wire Gauge Chart 4

Locating 4

Leveling 5

Installation of Legs or Castors 5

Sealing Cabinet to the Floor 6

SETUP

Standard Accessories 7

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OPERATION

Startup 9

Mechanical Temperature Controls Sequence of Operation 9

MAINTENANCE, CARE, CLEANING

Stainless Steel Equipment Care and Cleaning 10

General Maintenance 11

WARRANTY

Warranty 12

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TRUE FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT, INC.

2001 East Terra Lane • O’Fallon, Missouri 63366-4434
(636)-240-2400 • FAX [phone] • INT'L FAX [phone] • (800)-325-6152
Parts Department (800)-424-TRUE • Parts Department FAX# [phone]
Web: www.truemfg.com

INSTALLATION MANUAL

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AC • 05.03.2017 • MISC1914

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SAFETY INFORMATION

How to Maintain Your True Refrigerator to Receive the Most Efficient and Successful Operation.

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 TRUE cooler when properly maintained will give you many years of trouble-free service.

WARNING: Use this appliance for its intended purpose as described in this Owner Manual.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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

• This refrigerator must be properly installed and located in
accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.

• 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 touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment
when hands are damp or wet. Skin may stick to these
extremely cold surfaces.

• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Do not store
explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable
propellant in this appliance.

• Keep fingers out of the “pinch point” areas; clearances between
the doors and between the doors and cabinet are necessarily
small; be careful closing doors when children are in the area.

• Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and making repairs.

• Setting temperature controls to the 0 position does not
remove power to the light circuit, perimeter heaters, or
evaporator fans.

NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing be preformed
by a qualified technician.

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WARNING!DANGER!

RISK OF CHILD
ENTRAPMENT

PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE CABINET

Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past.
Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous… even if they
will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of your old refrigera­tor, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents.

BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY YOUR OLD
REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER OR HEATED CABINET:

• Take off the doors.

• Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb
inside.

USE OF EXTENSION CORDS

NEVER USE AN EXTENSION CORD! TRUE will not war-

ranty any refrigerator that has been connected to an extension cord.

HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY

DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR
REMOVE THE GROUND PRONG FROM THE POWER
CORD. FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE
MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED.

The power cord from this appliance is equipped with a grounding
plug which minimizes the possibility of electric shock hazard.

Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to
make sure the outlet is properly grounded.

If the outlet is a standard 2-prong outlet, it is your personal respon­sibility and obligation to have it replaced with the properly grounded
wall outlet.

The refrigerator should always be plugged into it’s own individual
electrical circuit, which has a voltage rating that matches the rating
plate.

This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading
building wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from over­heated wires.

Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always
grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

• Component par ts shall be replaced with like components.

• Servicing shall be done by authorized service personnel, to
minimize the risk of possible ignition due to incorrect parts or
improper service.

• Lamps must be replaced by identical lamps only.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special
cord or assembly available from the manufacturer or its service
agent.

Repair or replace immediately all power cords that have become
frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks
or abrasion damage along its length or at either end.

When removing the refrigerator away from the wall, be careful not
to roll over or damage the power cord.

If supply power cord is damaged it should be replaced with original
equipment manufacture parts. To avoid hazard this should be done
by a qualified service technician.

USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS

NEVER USE AN ADAPTER PLUG! Because of potential safety

hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the
use of an adapter plug.

The incoming power source to the cabinet including any adapters
used must have the adequate power available and must be properly
grounded. Only adapters listed with UL should be used.

NORTH AMERICA USE ONLY!

NEMA plugs

TRUE uses these types of plugs. If you do not have the right outlet
have a certified electrician install the correct power source.

NOTE: International plug configurations vary by voltage and country.

115/60/1
NEMA-5-15R

115/208-230/1
NEMA-14-20R

115/60/1
NEMA-5-20R

NEMA-6-15R

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OWNERSHIP

To ensure that your unit works properly from the first day, it must
be installed properly. We highly recommend a trained refrigeration
mechanic and electrician install your TRUE equipment. The cost of a
professional installation is money well spent.

Before you start to install your TRUE unit, carefully inspect it for
freight damage. If damage is discovered, immediately file a claim with
the delivery freight carrier.

TRUE is not responsible for damage incurred during shipment.

UNCRATING

TOOLS REQUIRED

• Adjustable Wrench

• Phillips Screwdriver

• Level

The following procedure is recommended for uncrating the unit:

A. Remove the outer packaging by pulling tri-wall nails from skid.

Remove (4) cardboard corner pads and dust cover.

B. Inspect for concealed damage. Again, immediately file a claim

with the freight carrier if there is damage.

C. Remove door bracket on swinging glass door models. See

images 1-2.

NOTE: KEYS FOR COOLERS WITH DOOR LOCKS
ARE LOCATED IN WARRANTY PACKETS.

ELECTRIC INSTALLATION & SAFETY
INFORMATION

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special
cord or assembly available from the manufacturer or its service
agent.

• Lamps must be replaced by identical lamps only.

• Appliance tested according to the climate classes 5 and 7
temperature and relative humidity.

ELECTRICAL INSTRUCTIONS

A. Before your new unit is connected to a power supply, check the

incoming voltage with a voltmeter. If anything less than 100% of
the rated voltage for operation is noted, correct immediately.

B. All units are equipped with a service cord, and must be

powered at proper operating voltage at all times. Refer to
cabinet data plate for this voltage.

TRUE RECOMMENDS THAT A SOLE USE CIRCUIT BE
DEDICATED FOR THE UNIT.

WARNING: Compressor warranties are void if compressor burns

out due to low voltage.

WARNING: Power supply cord ground should not be removed!

WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food

storage compartments of the appliances unless they are of the type
recommended by the manufacturer.

NOTE: To reference wiring diagram, remove front louvered grill,
wiring diagram is positioned on the inside cabinet wall.

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