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TRUE FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT, INC.
St. Charles Industrial Center • P.O. Box 970 • O’Fallon, Missouri 63366
(636)-240-2400 • FAX (636)272-2408 • (800)325-6152
Parts Department (800)424-TRUE • Parts Department FAX# (636)272-9471
INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR CHEF BASE EQUIPMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Information
Safety Precautions 1
Proper Disposal 2
Connecting Electricity 3
Adapter Plugs 3
TRCB-52
Installation / Operation Instructions
Ownership 4
Required Tools 4
Uncrating 4
Locating & Installation of
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True Food Service Equipment, Inc. 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
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True Food Service Equipment, Inc. SAFETY INFORMATION DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of Refrigerant Disposal the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that dangerous… even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If uses “Ozone Depleting ” chemicals. If you are throwing you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow away your old
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True Food Service Equipment, Inc. 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 Repair or replace immediately all power cords that have 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to m
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True Food Service Equipment, Inc. INSTALLATION / OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION / OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS OWNERSHIP To insure that your unit works properly from the Before you start to install your True unit, carefully first day, it must be installed properly. We highly inspect it for freight damage. If damage is discovered, recommend a trained refrigeration mechanic and immediately file a claim with the delivery freight carrier. electrician install your True equipment. The cost of a
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° ° True Food Service Equipment, Inc. INSTALLATION / OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS LOCATING Step 2 Removing skid from A. Place packing material behind cabinet as a bottom of cushion. Carefully lay the unit on its back to cabinet. remove skid. When lifting unit remember to leave the cabinet upright for 24 hours before plugging into power source. B. Remove skid by unscrewing all base rail anchor brackets. Place skid to the side. C. Carefully lift cabinet upright. INSTALLATION OF LEGS
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True Food Service Equipment, Inc. INSTALLATION / OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS LEVELING Step 4 D. Ensure that the drain hose or hoses are positioned in the pan. A. Set unit in its final location. Be sure there is adequate ventilation in your room. Under extreme heat E. Free plug and cord from inside the lower rear of the conditions, (100°F+, 38°C+), you may want to install an cooler (do not plug in). exhaust fan. F. The unit should be placed close enough to the Warning electrical supply so that e
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True Food Service Equipment, Inc. INSTALLATION / OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS CONDUCTORS AND CIRCUITS Wire Gauge for 2% Voltage Drop in Supply Circuits 115 Volt Distance In Feet To Center of Load Amps 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 120 140 160 2 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 3 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 12 4 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 12 12 12 5 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 12 12 12 10 10 6 14 14 14 14 14 14 12 12 12 10 10 10 7 14 14 14 14 14 12 12 12 10 10 10 8 8 14 14 14 14 12
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True Food Service Equipment, Inc. INSTALLATION / OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS STARTUP Step 6 NOTE If the cooler is disconnected or shut off, wait five A. The compressor is ready to operate. Plug in the minutes before starting again. cooler. B. Temperature control set at No. 4 position gives RECOMMENDATION refrigerators an approximate temperature of 35°F. Before loading product we recommend you Allow unit to function several hours, completely cooling run your True unit empty for two to three day
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35 ° F° True Food Service Equipment, Inc. MAINTENANCE, CARE & CLEANING MAINTENANCE, CARE & CLEANING CLEANING THE CONDENSER COIL When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: REQUIRED TOOLS: • Phillips Screwdriver • Stiff Bristle Brush • Adjustable Wrench • Vacuum Cleaner Step 1 Disconnect power to unit. Step 2 Image 1. Remove the front grill by backing out four corner thumb screws. (See image 3). Step 3 Remove bolts anchoring co
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Condensing Unit Air Air Airflow flow flow True Food Service Equipment, Inc. MAINTENANCE, CARE & CLEANING IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION Condensers accumulate dirt and require cleaning every 30 days. Dirty condensers result in compressor failure, product loss, and lost sales... which are not covered by warranty. If you keep the Condenser clean you will minimize your service expense and lower your electrical costs. The Condenser requires scheduled cleaning every thirty days or as ne
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True Food Service Equipment, Inc. MAINTENANCE, CARE & CLEANING TEMPERATURE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT FOR HIGH ALTITUDE ONLY! TERMS: __________ STEP 4 ___________ Cut-out - Temperature sensed For high elevation installations, it by the controller that shuts the may be necessary to “warm-up” the compressor off. set points. To make the adjustment, insert the appropriate tool in each Cut-in - Temperature sensed by the adjustment screw and turn 1/4 of a controller that turns the compressor rev
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True Food Service Equipment, Inc. MAINTENANCE, CARE & CLEANING Stainless Steel Equipment Care and Cleaning CAUTION: Do not use any steel wool, abrasive or chlorine based products to clean stainless steel surfaces. Stainless Steel Opponents There are three basic things which can break down your stainless steel’s passivity layer and allow corrosion to rear its ugly head. 1) Scratches from wire brushes, scrapers, and steel pads are just a few examples of items that can be abrasive
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True Food Service Equipment, Inc. MAINTENANCE, CARE & CLEANING Stainless Steel Equipment Care and Cleaning Recommended cleaners for certain situations / environments of stainless steel A) Soap, ammonia and detergent medallion applied with a cloth or sponge can be used for routine cleaning. B) Arcal 20, Lac-O-Nu Ecoshine applied provides barrier film for fingerprints and smears. C) Cameo, Talc, Zud First Impression is applied by rubbing in the direction of the polished lines for
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TRUE REFRIGERATION TM MADE IN U.S.A. WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S.A & CANADA ONLY!) SINCE 1945 ONE YEAR PARTS & LABOR WARRANTY TRUE warrants to the original purchaser of every new TRUE refrigerated unit, the cabinet and all parts thereof, to be free from defects in material or workmanship, under normal and proper use and maintenance service as specified by TRUE and upon proper installation and start-up in accordance with the instruction packet supplied with each TRUE unit. TRUE’s obligation un
