True Refrigeration GDM Installation Manual

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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]

INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR GDM FREEZER /

REFRIGERATOR (SWING AND SLIDE DOOR)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Information

Safety Precautions 1
GDM Do’s and Don’ts 2
Proper Disposal 3
Connecting Electricity 4
Adapter Plugs 4

Installation / Operation Instructions

Ownership 5
Required Tools 5
Uncrating 5
Leveling Cabinet 6
Installation of Optional Leg/Castors 7
Installing GDM-10 & GDM-12 8
Slide Door Operation Instructions 9
Wire Gauge Chart 10
Sealing Cabinet to Floor & Electrical Inst. 11
Start-up 12
Temperature Control Adjustment 13
Shelving Installation/Operation & Light Switches 14
Installing Trueflex Bottle Organizers 15
Grasslin Defrost Timer (Freezer Units Only) 16
Field Troubleshooting (Freezer Units Only) 17-18
Light Cover Install for GDM-10F & GDM-12F 19
Contour Bottle Handle Installation 19

GDM-49

GDM-69

GDM (GLASS DOOR

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Maintenance, Care & Cleaning

Cleaning Condenser Coil 20-21
Stainless Steel Equipment Care & Cleaning 22-23
Light Bulb Replacement 23
Warranty (U.S.A. & CANADA ONLY!) 24

*Spanish, German, French, Dutch and Arabic versions included.

CONGRATULATIONS!

You have just purchased the finest commercial

refrigerator available. You can expect many years of

trouble-free operation.

MERCHANDISERS)

FREEZER / REFRIGERATOR

SWING & SLIDE DOOR

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SAFETY INFORMATION

How to Maintain Your

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 preformed by a qualified
technician.

• 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.

• 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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DANGER!

RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE 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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WARNING!

HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY

Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (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 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.

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 3-prong 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 insure 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.

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.

C. Remove door bracket on swinging glass door models

(see image 1-2). Sliding glass door models contain
shipping blocks (three for each door). Remove
the two styrofoam blocks taped to the top of the

door tracks (see image 3). The shipping blocks are
orange in color and by opening the door a little
the blocks can be removed (see images 4-6). Do
not throw the bracket or blocks away. For future
cabinet movement the bracket and blocks will need
to be installed so the glass door does not receive any
damage. (See image for bracket and shipping block
removal)

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

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INSTALLATION / OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

A. Remove louver from the front of cabinet 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.

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.

Warning

Compressor warranties are void if the unit is more
than 7 ft. (2.1m) from plug-in connection.

Removing skid from
bottom of cabinet.

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REMOVE COVER MAKE POWER CONNECTION

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NEPCO/CENTRALAB

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

• Contact TRUE Technical Service for BTU
requirements.

• No wiring necessary between cabinet and
condensing unit.

• All remote condensing units purchased from
TRUE are 208/230 volts single phase.

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

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

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