True Manufacturing Company T-23DT User Manual

TRUE FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT, INC.

2001 East Terra Lane • O’Fallon, Missouri 63366-4434

(636)-240-2400 • FAX [phone] • INT’L FAX [phone] • [phone]

Parts Department (800)424-TRUE • Parts Department FAX# [phone]

INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR T-23DT FREEZER /

REFRIGERATOR (SWING DOOR)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Information

Safety Precautions 1
Proper Disposal 2
Connecting Electricity 3
Adapter Plugs 3

Installation / Operation Instructions

Ownership 4
Required Tools 4
Uncrating 4
Leveling Cabinet 5
Installation of Castors or Optional Legs 6
Wire Gauge Chart 7
Sealing Cabinet to Floor & Electrical Inst. 8
Start-up 9
Shelving Install/Operation & Light Switches 11
Temperature Control Sequence of Operation 11-14

T-23DT

Maintenance, Care & Cleaning

Cleaning Condenser Coil 15-16
Stainless Steel Equipment Care & Cleaning 17-18
Light Bulb Replacement 18
Warranty (U.S.A. & CANADA ONLY!) 19

CONGRATULATIONS!

You have just purchased the finest commercial

freezer / refrigerator available. You can expect many

years of trouble-free operation.

T-23DT

FREEZER / REFRIGERATOR

SWING DOOR

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SAFETY INFORMATION

How to Maintain Your Freezer

/ 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.

This cabinet contains fluorinated greenhouse gas covered by the Kyoto Protocol

(please refer to cabinet’s inner label for type and volume,

GWP of 134a= 1,300. R404a= 3,800).

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.

NOTE
We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by
a qualified individual.

• Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and
making repairs.

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

• 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.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

DANGER!

RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE FREEZER /
REFRIGERATOR

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:

• Take off the doors.

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

Refrigerant Disposal

Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system
that uses “Ozone Depleting ” chemicals. If you are
throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure the
refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a
qualified service technician. If you intentionally
release any refrigerants you can be subject to
fines and imprisonment under provisions of the
environmental regulations.

USE OF EXTENSION CORDS

NEVER USE AN EXTENSION CORD! TRUE will not warranty any refrigerator that has been
connected to an extension cord.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING!

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 of this appliance is equipped with a
grounding plug which mates with a standard grounding wall
outlet to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from
this appliance.

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.

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.

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.

(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.

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INSTALLATION / OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION / OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
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.

REQUIRED TOOLS

• Adjustable Wrench

• Phillips Head Screwdriver

• Level

UNCRATING

The following procedure is recommended for uncrating the
unit:

A. Remove the outer packaging, (cardboard and bubbles or

styrofoam corners and clear plastic). Inspect for concealed
damage. Again, immediately file a claim with the freight
carrier if there is damage.

B. Move your unit as close to the final location as possible

before removing the wooden skid.

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.

C. Remove door bracket on swinging glass door models (see

image 1-2). Do not throw the bracket or blocks away.
For future cabinet movement the bracket will need to be
installed so the glass door does not receive any damage.
(See image for bracket removal)

NOTE

Keys for coolers with door locks are located in warranty packets.

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INSTALLATION / OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

LOCATING

A. Remove louver from the front of cabinet (see page 17 for

louver grill removal / reinstallation) and backguard (if
applicable) from rear of cabinet.

B. Skidboltsarelocatedineachof4cornersinsidecabinet

bottom. (See photo A).

C. Remove skid bolts. (See photo B).
D. Cut straps if applicable. (See photo C).
E. Carefully lift cabinet off of skid.

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Removing skid from bottom
of cabinet.

LEVELING

A. Set unit in its final location. Be sure there is adequate

ventilation in your room. Under extreme heat
conditions, (100°F+, 38°C+), you may want to install
an exhaust fan.

WARNING

Warranty is void if ventilation is insufficient.

B. Proper leveling of your TRUE cooler is critical to

operating success (for non-mobile models). Effective
condensate removal and door operation will be
effected by leveling.

C. The cooler should be leveled front to back and side

to side with a level.

D. Ensure that the drain hose or hoses are positioned in

the pan.

E. Free plug and cord from inside the lower rear of the

cooler (do not plug in).

F. The unit should be placed close enough to the

electrical supply so that extension cords are never
used.

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WARNING

Cabinet warranties are void if OEM power cord is tampered
with. TRUE will not warranty any units that are connected to
an extension cord.

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REMOTE UNITS (This section applies to remotes only!)

• Remotecabinetsmustbeorderedasremote.

We do not recommend converting from a
standard self contained to remote system.

• Allremotecabinetsmustbehardwired.

• Nocastorsavailable.

• Allremotecabinetscomestandardusing404A

refrigerant.

• Allremoteunitscomestandardwithexpansion

valve, liquid line solenoid, heated condensate
pan, and defrost timer when applicable.

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requirements.

• Nowiringnecessarybetweencabinetand 

condensing unit.

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TRUE are 208/230 volts single phase.

If you have any questions regarding this section, please
call TRUE at 1-(800)-325-6152.

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