Installation; Electrical; Be Advised; Selecting A Location - Fisher Scientific Isotemp 20LFEEFSA Instruction And Operation Manual

Installation

Electrical

CAUTION: DO NOT REMOVE, under any
circumstance, the grounding prongs from the
3-prong power cord supplied with all units.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE electrical extension
cords that may result in voltage loss and possible
hazardous operation.
Flammable Material Storage and General Purpose units must
be connected to a grounded outlet matching the nameplate
and/or the information furnished in this manual. If you are not
sure about the outlet, you should contact a qualified
electrician for assistance. Explosion-Proof units must be
hardwired by a qualified electrician.
Explosion-Proof unit should always be connected to a
dedicated power source.

Be Advised

WARNING: Explosion-proof units do not come
with line cords. They require rigid conduit to be
run directly in order to seal off the fitting on
thermostat housing. This should be done by a
licensed electrician and follow all local and
electrician and follow all local electrical codes. If
any questions pertaining to electrical safety arise,
please refer to article 501 of the National
Electrical Code.
WARNING: UNLESS UNIT IS SPECIFICALLY
DESIGNED FOR COMBUSTIBLE OR
FLAMMABLE ATMOSPHERES. DO NOT USE IN
THE PRESENCE OF FLAMMABLE OR
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS OR EXPLOSIVE
GASES. DO NOT USE IN THE PRESENCE OF
PRESSURIZED OR SEALED CONTAINERS—
FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING
DEATH.
Isotemp Freezer and Flammable Materials Storage Refrigerator and Freezer
CAUTION: BEFORE CONNECTING THE FINAL
POWER SUPPLY, CHECK THE ELECTRICAL
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE UNIT NAMEPLATE
TO SEE THAT IT IS IN AGREEMENT WITH THE
POWER SUPPLIED. IN ADDITION, POWER
SHOULD BE WIRED TO THE UNIT ACCORDING
TO THE ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC AND ALL
APPLICABLE CODES. ONLY QUALIFIED
ELECTRICIANS SHOULD WORK ON THE
ELECTRICAL PORTION OF ANY UNIT
INSTALLATION.
CAUTION: STORAGE BY USER OF ANY
MATERIALS IN THE PRODUCT THAT MAY
CAUSE A DETERIORATION OF THE PRODUCT
SHALL BE DEEMED TO CONSTITUTE
ABNORMAL AND IMPROPER USAGE OF THE
PRODUCT FOR PURPOSES OF THIS
WARRANTY.
WARNING: RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT!
Before you discard your old refrigerator or
freezer:
• Remove door(s),
• Leave the shelves in place so that children
may not easily climb inside.

Selecting a Location

Choose a location for the refrigerator freezer that will provide
at least three inches of clearance between the cabinet and
any adjacent vertical surface at the sides, one inch at the
bottom, 3 inches at the rear and top of the unit. The
appropriate electrical power must be available.

Leveling the Unit

The refrigerator/freezer must be level in order to provide
adequate condensate drainage as well as proper door
alignment and operation. The refrigerator should be in its final
operating location and set so that it is firmly positioned on the
floor.
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