True Refrigeration TAC-30, TAC-36, TAC-48, TAC-48GS, TAC-72RC Installation 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 AIR CURTAIN MODELS

TAC-30

TAC-36

TAC-48

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Information

TAC-48 Installation Tips –––––––––––––––––––– 1
Safety Precautions ––––––––––––––––––––––– 2
Proper Disposal –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3
Connecting Electricity ––––––––––––––––––––– 4
Adapter Plugs ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4

Installation / Operation Instructions

Ownership –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5
Required Tools ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5
Uncrating ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5
Locating –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5
Installation of Leg/Castors –––––––––––––––––– 6
Electrical Instructions ––––––––––––––––––––– 7
Leveling Cabinet ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 7
Conductors and Circuits –––––––––––––––––––– 8
Start-up & Light Switch Location –––––––––––– 9
Mechanical Temperature Control
Adjustments –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 10-11
Defrost Timer Instructions ––––––––––––––––– 12
Digital Temperature Control Adjustments ––––– 13
Remote Unit Installation ––––––––––––––––––– 14
Shelving & Flavor Strip Installation –––––––– 15-16

Maintenance, Care & Cleaning

Cleaning Condenser Coil –––––––––––––––– 17-18
Stainless Steel Equipment Care & Cleaning – 19-20

TAC-48GS

Light Bulb Replacement ––––––––––––––––––– 20
Warranty (U.S.A. & CANADA ONLY!) ––––––––– 21

*Spanish, German, French, and Dutch version included.

CONGRATULATIONS!

You have just purchased the finest commercial

refrigeration available. You can expect many years

TAC-72RC

of trouble-free operation.

TAC (TRUE AIR CURTAIN MODELS)

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SAFETY INFORMATION

How to Maintain Your Unit

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
refrigerated 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 0 position
does not remove power to the light circuit or
evaporator fans.

• Keep fingers out of the “pinch point” areas;
clearances 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 REFRIGERATOR

Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems
of the past. Junked or abandoned display cases
are still dangerous… even if they will sit for “just a
few days.” If you are getting rid of your old display
case, 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 display case 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 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 unit 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 freezer 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 freezer 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.

TRUE uses these types of plugs.

If you do not have the right outlet

have a certifi ed electrician install

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NEMA plugs

the correct power source.

115/60/1
NEMA-5-15R

115/60/1
NEMA-5-20R

208-230/60/1
NEMA-6-15R

208-230/60/1
NEMA-6-20R

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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 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 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.

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. Move your unit as close to the final location as

possible before removing the wooden skid.

LOCATING

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.

A

Removing skid from
bottom of cabinet.

B

C

Installation Tips

• Place cabinet in an area that will not have any
air drafts.

• Excessive airflow around cabinet can effect
interior cabinet airflow (air-curtain).

• No HVAC supply or return air vents pushing air
into or pulling air out of cabinet.

• No doorways.

• No ceiling fans.

• Do not place into direct sunlight.

NOTE:

Check for correct clearance space in back of

cabinet and above. A 4” clearance requirement

for the rear of cabinet and 12” clearance

above cabinet.

• Maximum ambient condition 75 degrees and
55% Relative Humidity.

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