Merchandiser Leveling - Hussmann Freedom Line series Installation & Operation Manual

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MERCHANDISER LEVELING

Merchandisers must be installed level to ensure
proper operation of the refrigeration system
and to ensure proper drainage of defrost
water. During all steps of setting, joining and
leveling merchandisers, close attention to posi-
tion and operation must be maintained.
NOTE: B
egin lineup leveling from the
highest point of the store floor
Tipping Hazard
Case tipping may occur if cases are not properly
leveled and secured, or if cases are not properly
loaded.
Preparation
1. Using store blueprints, measure off and
mark on floor the exact dimensions/locations
of the merchandiser footprint. A 3 inch space
is required behind each merchandiser to prevent
condensation.
2. Snap a chalk line for the front and rear
positions of the base legs.
3. Mark the location of each joint from front
to back lines.
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4. FLOORS ARE NOT LEVEL!!! When
working with two or more merchandisers to
be joined, the whole lineup must be leveled
on the same plane, left to right and front to
back. This means that the entire lineup must
be brought up to the level of the highest case
in the lineup.
Along the lines previously marked, find the
highest point of the floor by:
.
• Walking the floor and noticing any dips or
mounds;
• Using a string level; and
• Using a transit.
Leveling
Position the first merchandiser at the highest
point on the floor. Work outward from that
point to create the merchandiser lineup. Use
a 48 inch (1220 mm) or longer level for end-
to-end leveling. The rear edge of the top foam
panel of the merchandiser is a good location
for the level at the rear of the case, and the top
rail is a good location for the level at the front
of the merchandiser. For leveling the merchan-
diser front-to-rear, a 24 inch (610 mm) level
should be placed on the lower flange of the
merchandiser end frame. If the merchandiser
has a factory installed end, the level should be
placed on the canopy support brackets on top
of the merchandiser. Suggested level locations
are shown in the illustrations on the following
page.
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