(636) 240-2400 • FAX (636) 272-2408 • INT’L FAX (636) 272-7546 • (800) 325-6152 Parts Department (800) 424-TRUE • Parts Department FAX# (636) 272-9471 IN S TAL L AT I O N MANU AL F O R A IR C URTA IN M O DEL S...
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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.
• Take off the doors. fines and imprisonment under provisions of the • Leave the shelves in place so that children may not environmental regulations. easily climb inside. USE OF EXTENSION CORDS NEVER USE AN EXTENSION CORD! TRUE will not warranty any display case that has been connected to an extension cord. REPLACEMENT PARTS • Component parts shall be replaced with like components. • Servicing shall be done by authorized service personnel, to minimize the risk of possible ignition due to incorrect parts or improper service. • Lamps must be replaced by indentical lamps only.
True Food Service Equipment, Inc. SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING! HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the 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 This provides the best performance and also prevents grounding plug which mates with a standard grounding overloading building wiring circuits which could cause a wall outlet to minimize the possibility of electric shock fire hazard from overheated wires.
True Food Service Equipment, Inc. INSTALLATION / OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS OWNERSHIP To ensure that your unit works properly from the first Before you start to install your TRUE unit, carefully day, it must be installed properly. We highly recommend inspect it for freight damage. If damage is discovered, a trained mechanic and electrician install your TRUE immediately file a claim with the delivery freight carrier. equipment. The cost of a professional installation is TRUE is not responsible for damage incurred during shipment. money well spent. REQUIRED TOOLS • Adjustable Wrench • Phillips Head Screwdriver • Level UNCRATING The following procedure is recommended for uncrating the unit: B. Inspect for concealed damage. Again, immediately file a A. Remove the outer packaging by pulling tri-wall nails...
True Food Service Equipment, Inc. INSTALLATION / OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS LOCATING WARNING: Be sure there is adequate ventilation in your room. Maximum ambient condition 75 degrees and 55% Relative Humidity. Warranty is void if ventilation is insufficient. CLEARANCES (For proper cabinet operation, clearance guidelines should be followed).
Warranty is void if ventilation is insufficient. used. B. Proper leveling of your TRUE cooler is critical to WARNING operating success (for non-mobile models). Effective Cabinet warranties are void if OEM power cord is tampered condensate removal and door operation will be with. TRUE will not warranty any units that are connected to an effected by leveling. extension cord. C. The cooler should be leveled inside the cabinet front to back and side to side with a level. ELECTRICAL INSTRUCTIONS A. Before your new unit is connected to a power supply, WARNING check the incoming voltage with a voltmeter. If...
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 100 120 140 160 Wire Gauge for 2% Voltage Drop in Supply Circuits.
REPLACEMENT PARTS This unit has two power supply cords. Unplug both TRUE maintains a record of the cabinet serial number for your unit. cords before moving or servicing this appliance. If at any time during the life of your display case, a part is needed,...
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True Food Service Equipment, Inc. INSTALLATION / OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS TAC MECHANICAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL ALTITUDE ADJUSTMENT Required Tools: STEP 3 WARNING Wear protective gloves when lifting out • Phillips Head Screwdriver Shelf supports on either side of cabinet evaporator coil cover. come out by backing-out three hex screws • 1/4" Nut Driver Bit (1/4") on each side. Larger units will have • Slotted (Standard) Screw Driver STEP 5 a center shelf support that will need to be • 5/32" Allen Key...
True Food Service Equipment, Inc. INSTALLATION / OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS TAC MECHANICAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL ALTITUDE ADJUSTMENT ... CONTINUED ... Temperature Control Adjustments An air curtain type of merchandiser is affected by the End view - left end of the evaporator coil temperature and relative humidity of the surrounding ambient. A. The adjustment knob and body of the temperature control is mounted to the left interior back panel of the cabinet, about six inches off of the "floor" of the cabinet, in a recessed area, near the evaporator coil. - To raise the product temperature (warm up the cabinet), turn the control knob counterclockwise.
True Food Service Equipment, Inc. INSTALLATION / OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS DEFROST TIME CLOCK OPERATION Instructions for TAC-48, TAC-48GS, and TAC-72RC models. RECOMMENDED DEFROST Adjusting The Defrost Timer: STEP 1 SETTINGS: (time initiated, time terminated) The white tabs located on the outmost TRUE Manufacturing has factory area of the time clock have been factory set your defrost time clock to a Your TRUE equipment contains a defrost set for (6:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 10:00 recommended time and duration defrost system that is time initiated and time p.m.). Each tab represents 15 minutes scenario. Your TRUE equipment has terminated. While TRUE requires a...
True Food Service Equipment, Inc. INSTALLATION / OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS TAC DIGITAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL OPERATION Digital Temperature Control Commands HOW TO RESET THE MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM TEMPERATURE RECORDED: To reset the stored temperature, when maximum or minimum temperature is displayed: 1. Press SET key until "rST" label starts blinking. HOW TO SEE AND MODIFY THE SET POINT: 1. Push and immediately release the SET key: the display will show the Set point Use of LED value;...
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True Food Service Equipment, Inc. DIGITAL TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED ....www.truemfg.com ....
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True Food Service Equipment, Inc. IF YOUR CABINET IS BUILT WITH THIS TEMPERATURE CONTROL, PLEASE SEE THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS. This cabinet operation is being controlled by an electronic temperature control. For operation explanation please see one of the following options: 1.
At this time “dEF” may still appear on the display for a short time. True Manufacturing recommends that ONLY the Set-Point and/or Defrost Interval may be adjusted due to certain conditions.
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True Food Service Equipment, Inc. LAE Electronic Control LAE Control Icons Compressor Running Evaporator Fan Running Cabinet in Defrost Activation of 2nd Parameter Set - NA Alarm - NA Info/Set Point Manual Defrost/ Manual Activation/ Stand-By Button Down Button Up Button Button LOCKING &...
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True Food Service Equipment, Inc. LAE Electronic Control LAE Control Icons Compressor Running Evaporator Fan Running Cabinet in Defrost Activation of 2nd Parameter Set - NA Alarm - NA Info/Set Point Manual Defrost/ Manual Activation/ Stand-By Button Down Button Up Button...
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True Food Service Equipment, Inc. LAE Electronic Control LAE Control Icons Compressor Running Evaporator Fan Running Cabinet in Defrost Activation of 2nd Parameter Set - NA Alarm - NA Info/Set Point Manual Defrost/ Manual Activation/ Stand-By Button Down Button Up Button Button HOW TO CHANGE THE “SET POINT”...
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True Food Service Equipment, Inc. LAE Electronic Control LAE Control Icons Compressor Running Evaporator Fan Running Cabinet in Defrost Activation of 2nd Parameter Set - NA Alarm - NA Info/Set Point Manual Defrost/ Manual Activation/ Stand-By Button Down Button Up Button...
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True Food Service Equipment, Inc. LAE Electronic Control LAE Control Icons Compressor Running Evaporator Fan Running Cabinet in Defrost Activation of 2nd Parameter Set - NA Alarm - NA Info/Set Point Manual Defrost/ Manual Activation/ Stand-By Button Down Button Up Button Button HOW TO CHANGE “DEFROST...
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True Food Service Equipment, Inc. INSTALLATION / OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS REMOTE UNITS (This section applies to remotes only!) • Contact TRUE Technical Service for BTU requirements. • Remote cabinets must be ordered as remote. • No wiring necessary between cabinet and We do not recommend converting from a condensing unit. standard self contained to remote system. • All remote condensing units purchased from • All remote cabinets must be hard wired. TRUE are 208/230 volts single phase. • No castors available. If you have any questions regarding this section, please call • All remote cabinets come standard using 404A...
True Food Service Equipment, Inc. INSTALLATION / OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS SHELVING INSTALLATION / OPERATION CANTILEVER SHELVING INSTALLATION: TAC-72 CANTILEVER SHELVING INSTALLATION: A. Install the shelf supports into the shelf standards that are A. TAC-72 cantilever shelves come packaged inside the located in the rear corners of the cabinet. (See photos 1 unit. Leg leveling parts may be taped to the top of the & 2). shelf packaging. Remove leg leveling parts. (See photo B. Remove cantilever shelves from packaging and protective wrap. C. Install the shelf supports into the shelf standards that are located in the rear corners and middle of the cabinet. (See photo 4). SHELF INSTALLATION: A. Hook shelf clips onto shelf standards. (see shelf Install illustration). B. Position all four shelf clips equal in distance from the floor for flat shelves.
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True Food Service Equipment, Inc. FLAVOR STRIP INSTALLATION FLAVOR STRIP INSTALLATION: A. Take the shelf and turn it around. The back of the shelf should be facing out. (See image 1-2). B. The flavor strip snaps onto the shelf with the larger opening of the strip toward the bottom. (See image 3-4). C. After flavor strip is installed tags can be put into the flavor strip. (See image 5). Turn shelf around. Flavor strip end view Flavor strip install..... www.truemfg.com ....
Connect unit to power and check to see if condensing unit is running. All TRUE TAC Models are manufactured with Reversing Condenser Fan Motors. This kind of fan motor allows less dust and dirt to accumulate onto the condenser coil. This reduces the required cleaning time of the condenser coil and allows for less expensive operating costs.
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5. When finished be sure to replace the louvered grill. The grill protects the condenser. 6. Reconnect the electrical power to the unit. If you have any questions, please call TRUE Manufacturing at 636-240-2400 or 800-325-6152 and ask for the Service Department. Service Department Availability Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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 to stainless steel’s surface. 2) Deposits left on your stainless steel can leave spots. You may have hard or soft water depending on what part of the country you live in. Hard water can leave spots. Hard water that is heated can leave deposits if left to sit too long. These...
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 stubborn stains and discoloring. D) Easy-off and De-Grease It oven aid are excellent for removals on all finishes for grease-fatty acids, blood and burnt-on foods. E) Any good commercial detergent can be applied with a sponge or cloth to remove grease and oil. F) Benefit, Super Sheen, Sheila Shine are good for restoration / passivation. NOTE: The use of stainless steel cleaners or other such solvents is not recommended on plastic parts.
WARRANTY CLAIMS All claims for labor or parts must be made directly through TRUE. All claims should include: model number of the unit, the serial number of the cabinet, proof of purchase, date of installation, and all pertinent information supporting the existence of the alleged defect.
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