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Continental Refrigerator 102004 Operator's Installation And Instruction Manual

Reach-in and roll-in refrigerators, freezers and warmers
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Operation, Installation and
Instruction Manual
for
Reach-In and Roll-In
Refrigerators, Freezers and Warmers
A Division of National Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Products, Inc.
539 Dunksferry Road • Bensalem, PA 19020-5908
215-244-1400 • 1-800-523-7138 • Fax: 215-244-9579
www.continentalrefrigerator.com
REV:102004

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  • Page 1 Operation, Installation and Instruction Manual Reach-In and Roll-In Refrigerators, Freezers and Warmers A Division of National Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Products, Inc. 539 Dunksferry Road • Bensalem, PA 19020-5908 215-244-1400 • 1-800-523-7138 • Fax: 215-244-9579 www.continentalrefrigerator.com REV:102004...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Remote Applications ...12 Operation ...13 Thermometer Calibration ...13 Calibration Check ...13 Dial Thermometer ...13 Digital Thermometer ...13 Refrigerator System And Adjustment ...15 Freezer System And Adjustment...16 Defrost Operation ...16 Warmer System And Adjustment ...17 Evaporator Assembly ...18 Low-Profile,Ceiling-Mount Evaporator Assembly ...18 Plug-Type,Top-Mount Evaporator Assembly ...19...

  • Page 4: Receiving Your New Model

    RECEIVING YOUR NEW MODEL Congratulations on your recent purchase of continental refrigerator superior food equipment products! When your shipment arrives, please thoroughly examine the shipping crate for any punctures, dents, or signs of rough handling. It is in your best interest to partially remove or open the shipping container in order to examine the model for any concealed damages which may have occurred during shipment.

  • Page 5: Uncrating Your New Model

    “removal of grill” sections). VENTILATION The final location site of your air cooled refrigerator or freezer must be able to provide a large quantity of cool, clean air. The refrigeration system operates most efficiently and trouble-free with cool, dry air circulation. Avoid locations near heat and moisture generating equipment such as stoves, ovens, cooking ranges, fryers, dish washers, steam kettles, etc., and also direct sunlight where temperatures can be in excess of...

  • Page 6: Floor Loads

    For example, a 20 cubic foot refrigerator can hold approximately 700 pounds of product (35 x 20) and assuming the refrigerator itself weighs 300 pounds, the total combined weight of cabinet and product is approximately 1000 pounds. Therefore,...

  • Page 7: Installing Legs And Leveling Reach-In Models

    INSTALLING LEGS AND LEVELING REACH-IN MODELS Your new reach-in model is supplied with adjustable type legs for leveling purposes. Each single and two section model has four leg mounting holes on its case bottom, and three section models have six leg mounting holes. Legs are packed in the accessory carton from which they must be removed and installed on the cabinet case bottom (see figure 2).

  • Page 8: Installing Casters And Leveling Reach-In Models

    4. Defrost water will fail to drain properly and will overflow the evaporator coil drain pan and into the cabinet of both refrigerator and freezer models. INSTALLING CASTERS AND LEVELING REACH-IN MODELS If you wish to install casters on your new reach-in model, follow the steps above for “installing legs”...

  • Page 9: Installing Condensate Evaporator

    INSTALLING CONDENSATE EVAPORATOR No floor drains or plumbing connections are required since all models use an automatic condensate water evaporating system. All designer line models utilize a unique hot gas condensate water evaporating system which is completely self- contained and no further assembly or maintenance is required (these models are recognized by their evaporator coil which is located out of the food zone in an insulated plug-box housing next to the condensing unit).

  • Page 10: Removal Of Doors And Door Adjustment

    REMOVAL OF DOORS AND DOOR ADJUSTMENT During installation, it may become necessary to remove the cabinet doors to facilitate passage through narrow doorways or hallways. To remove a door, pry off all hinge covers using a sharp tool or knife (see figure 5). Swing the door to the open-door position (90°) and carefully lift the door upward, removing the door from the hinge bodies.

  • Page 11: Removal Of Grill

    REMOVAL OF GRILL To remove the grill, loosen all four (4) grill mounting screws located on the backside of the grill one or two turns. Simply lift grill up off of its mounting screws and out. To replace the grill, line up the grill mounting screws with the keyhole slots located on the cabinet body, push in on the grill and down.

  • Page 12: Start-Up Procedure

    START-UP PROCEDURE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS To insure proper operation, your new model must be connected to an individual circuit that can supply the full voltage as stated on the cabinet serial data plate. For correct voltage, power draw, and wire accommodations, check the data on the serial data plate located on the inner right wall of your new model.

  • Page 13: Start-Up Checklist

    START-UP CHECKLIST After your model has been installed, leveled, cleaned, and electrically connected in accordance with this manual, please take the time before start-up to observe the following precautions to assure trouble free operation: 1. Check that all exposed refrigeration lines are free of severe dents or kinks. 2.

  • Page 14: Operation

    OPERATION All cabinets must be given sufficient time to reach normal operating temperature before placing any food inside. Refrigerators are designed to maintain an ideal cabinet temperature of 38°F to 40°F (3.3°C to 4.4°C) and approximately 2 hours of operation are required to reach this temperature. Standard freezers are designed to maintain an ideal cabinet temperature of -2°F to 0°F (-18.9°C to -17.8°C) and approximately 4 hours of operation are required to reach this temperature.
  • Page 15 that many degrees by pressing directly on the mylar display towards the left bottom. Once calibration is complete return to normal temperature mode by pressing once again on the mylar display towards the right center. Now, recheck the calibration. Example: the digital display reads 45°F and the internal thermometer reads 40°F so, the digital display must be decreased by 5°.

  • Page 16: Refrigerator System And Adjustment

    REFRIGERATOR SYSTEM AND ADJUSTMENT All self-contained value line and designer line refrigerators are designed and factory set to maintain an average cabinet temperature of 38°F. The temperature control is accessible from the top of the electrical console box located on the cabinet top behind the front grill (see figure 6).

  • Page 17: Freezer System And Adjustment

    FREEZER SYSTEM AND ADJUSTMENT All self-contained value line and designer line standard freezers and low-temperature freezers are designed and factory set to maintain an average cabinet temperature of 0° F and -15°F respectively. All freezers are designed for the purpose of holding pre-frozen food and although they are capable of freezing small quantities of fresh food, they are not to be used as fast or blast freezers.

  • Page 18: Warmer System And Adjustment

    FIGURE 8 DEFROST TIMER SETTING WARMER SYSTEM AND ADJUSTMENT All designer line warming cabinets are designed with an operating range of 90°F to 180°F and factory performance run tested to maintain an average cabinet temperature of 150°F. Always preheat your new warming cabinet to the desired temperature before placing any food into it.

  • Page 19: Evaporator Assembly

    EVAPORATOR ASSEMBLY All value line and designer line refrigerators and freezers have an easily accessible, easily serviceable, performance rated, forced-air evaporator assembly which utilizes a plasticized fin coil for extended life. There are two different types of evaporator assembly systems used throughout the value line and designer line models as shown in figures 9 and 10: LOW-PROFILE,CEILING-MOUNT EVAPORATOR ASSEMBLY The low-profile evaporator system is comprised of a generous sized, evenly...

  • Page 20: Plug-Type,Top-Mount Evaporator Assembly

    The entire plug system is fully charged with refrigerant and mounted on a steel rail type base which can be easily removed from the cabinet if a field conversion (refrigerator to freezer or vice versa) is desired. Before attempting to remove plug assembly, consult factory.

  • Page 21: Interior Reach-In Accessories

    INTERIOR REACH-IN ACCESSORIES The standard interior accessory package that is supplied from the factory with your new value line and designer line reach-in consists of standard pilaster strips with pilaster clips (four (4)clips per shelf), three (3) epoxy coated shelves per section, and four (4) epoxy coated shelves per section on glass door models only.

  • Page 22: Optional Interior Accessories

    OPTIONAL INTERIOR ACCESSORIES In addition to the optional heavy-duty pilaster and clip as shown in figure 11b, aluminum and stainless steel angle pan slides and universal angle pan slides are available and shown in figure 12. Please consult the price list for additional interior and exterior options and accessories available from the factory for your model.

  • Page 23: Safety Precautions

    MAINTENANCE PERIODIC CLEANING PROCEDURE It is best to clean your refrigerator or freezer when the product load is at its lowest level inside your cabinet. To clean the interior or exterior cabinet surfaces, the following procedure should be followed: Disconnect your model from its power supply and remove all food product from inside.

  • Page 24: Sliding And Hinged Glass

    Performance of the air cooled condensing unit located on the top of your new model, depends exclusively upon the amount of air passing through the condenser fins. Your refrigerator or freezer will run more efficiently, consume less current, and provide a maximum of trouble-free service throughout its lifetime if the condenser is kept clean and an adequate supply of clean, cool air is provided at all times.

  • Page 25: Parts And Service

    If the condenser coil is dirty or blocked, disconnect the power supply to your model and using a stiff brush, brush the dirt from the condenser fins until the condenser is clear from any debris. Using a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment may aid in this cleaning process.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting And Servicing Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING AND SERVICING GUIDE PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE Condensing unit will 1.Line Disconnected, Switch Open. not start - no hum. 2.Fuse Removed Or Blown. 3.Overload Protector Blown. 4.Control “Off” Due To Cold Location. 5.Control Stuck In Open Position. 6.Wiring Improper Or Loose. Condensing unit will 1.Improperly Wired.
  • Page 27 PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE Condensing unit 1.Overload Protector. runs, but short cycles 2.Thermostat. 3.High Pressure Cut-Out Due To: 4.Low Pressure Cut-Out Due To: Condensing unit runs 1.Shortage Of Refrigerant. but for prolonged 2.Control Contacts Stuck Closed. periods or 3.Excessive Heat Load Placed Into Cabinet. continuous.
  • Page 28 PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE Suction line frosted 1.Overcharge Of Refrigerant. or sweating. 2.Evaporator Fan Not Running. 3.Expansion Valve Stuck Open 4.Expansion Valve Superheat Too Low. Liquid line frosted, 1.Restriction In Drier Strainer. cold, or sweating. 2.Liquid Line Service Valve Partially Closed. Noisy Condensing 1.Loose Parts Or Mountings.

  • Page 29: Wiring Diagrams

    WIRING DIAGRAMS...
  • Page 37 Continental Warranty Procedure Continentals warranty is 1 year on parts and labor, and 5 years on the compressor, from the date of original installation on any unit. Please consult the factory before any warranty service work is completed. Exceptions will be made. For example; after hours, you must contact the factory at 1-800-523-7138 at extension 113 or 134.

  • Page 38: Warranty

    Warranty Compressor Procedures If the compressor fails within the first (12) months of use or (20) months by the date code on the compressor, an “over-the-counter exchange” must be made through a Tecumseh or Copeland dealer. After the first year the additional (4) year compressor warranty is through Continental Refrigeration, and can be handled by one of the following methods: (1) Continental will supply the replacement compressor at no charge and pay for regular ground freight.
  • Page 39 Items NOT Covered Under Warranty: Consult your owner's manual for detailed information on the following: (page #'s listed beside each line item). Preventative Maintenance Dirty Condenser (21-22) General Hardware Adjustments Casters/Legs (4-5) Handles Hinges (7) Light Bulb Replacement Compressor Failure Due to Poor Air Circulation Reach-In, Roll-In Models, Warmers (White)* 12"...

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