SKOPE ProSpec Upright Series 1 Servicing Hydrocarbon Overview This cabinet uses hydrocarbon (HC) R290 as its refrigerant. R290 is a natural refrigerant that has a very low environmental impact. Special service requirements are needed, as R290 is a flammable refrigerant.
SKOPE ProSpec Upright Series SKOPE Hydrocarbon Service Requirements Servicing must only be performed by approved SKOPE Service Technicians, and must meet all requirements in the SKOPE Hydrocarbon Service Policy (available from SKOPE), including the following: Hydrocarbon work – SKOPE Service Policy It is the responsibility of the service technician to follow SKOPE’s Hydrocarbon equipment service policy...
SKOPE ProSpec Upright Series 2 Specifications Models This product service manual is applicable to the SKOPE ProSpec top mount upright fridges detailed in the table below. Refer to the relevant product specification sheet (available on the SKOPE website: www.skope.com) for specifications.
SKOPE ProSpec Upright Series 3 Installation Installation Guidelines When installing this cabinet, ensure you consider and meet the installation guidelines below. Ventilation Surface Door Opening Climate Class Ensure all ventilation The installation surface Allow adequate space for The cabinet must be...
SKOPE ProSpec Upright Series 300 mm 300 mm Min. above* Min. above* Rear top sign* No side No behind clearance clearance required required No below clearance required 50 mm Adhesive Blocks If required use two adhesive blocks on the rear of the cabinet. Position...
SKOPE ProSpec Upright Series Procedure 2: To remove a shelf support strip 1. Pull the front of shelf support strip up and away from the vertical support. This will free up the front section of the support strip. 2. Pull the rear shelf support strip forward and away from the cabinet.
SKOPE ProSpec Upright Series 4 Operation Loading Product Let the cabinet run for 30 minutes before loading it with product for the first time. When loading the cabinet: • Do not exceed a maximum load of 46 kg per shelf (standard shelves).
SKOPE ProSpec Upright Series 5 Electronic Controller Overview The product is fitted with an AoFrio SCS Connect electronic controller. The controller is located above the door/s and is visible from the outside of the cabinet. Controller servicing can be performed via the controller faceplate, or the SCS Connect Field app.
SKOPE ProSpec Upright Series Table 2: Controller faceplate (continued) 3 Light Switch - Night Mode (back/abort): Button. Press to switch the lights on or off. Press and hold to switch cabinet between day and night mode. Used during programming. 4 Up: Button. Used for programming.
SKOPE ProSpec Upright Series Procedure 6: To install the SCS Connect Field app 1. Download and install the Connect Field app or Track app from Google Play or Apple Store (search for “scs wellington” to find it). 2. When you first run the app, you will be requested to enter an activation code. Contact your Service Manager or SKOPE to receive your activation code (you must be connected to the internet at the time of activation).
SKOPE ProSpec Upright Series Output control Provides control of the controller input sensors and switches, and output relays. Edit parameters Provides access and editing of individual controller parameters. Note: Parameter changes must be recorded on warranty/job card. It is not recommended that parameters are changed unless absolutely necessary. If incorrect parameter settings are suspected, reload the complete parameter set.
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SKOPE ProSpec Upright Series Table 4: Faults Description Possible root cause Actions Should be a one-off. If it continues, consider: Test the incoming voltage to ensure it is correct. The test voltage needs to be between 198 and 264 volts.
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SKOPE ProSpec Upright Series Table 4: Faults (continued) Description Possible root cause Actions • Open the door and let it go. If it does not close on • Door not self-closing its own, repair the self-closing mechanism. • Remove and clean the condenser filter.
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SKOPE ProSpec Upright Series Table 5: Alarms (continued) Code Description Possible root cause Action • Excessive door openings • Make sure the door is not opened unnecessarily. • Door being left open • Ensure the door is closed. • Open the door and let it go. If it does not close on •...
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SKOPE ProSpec Upright Series Table 5: Alarms (continued) Code Description Possible root cause Action Cartridge swap is not required. • Ensure that the cabinet is operating in its climate • Very high ambient temperature class. • Remove and clean the condenser filter.
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SKOPE ProSpec Upright Series Table 5: Alarms (continued) Code Description Possible root cause Action • Remove and clean the condenser filter. • Check that the condenser is free of debris. • Blocked condenser • If the coil is dirty, clean it with a vacuum cleaner or soft brush.
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SKOPE ProSpec Upright Series Table 5: Alarms (continued) Code Description Possible root cause Action Cartridge swap is not required. • Either: Probe failure • Measure the probe resistance to make sure it is within the range. A probe other than the control •...
SKOPE ProSpec Upright Series 6 Replacement Procedures Lighting The cabinet is fitted with LED modular interior light(s). Ensure the light is replaced with the same light type. Fluorescent or LED tubes cannot be used in place of LED modular lights.
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SKOPE ProSpec Upright Series Procedure 8: To replace an interior LED light assembly 1. Disconnect the cabinet from the power supply. 2. Remove all wire shelves from cabinet. 3. Shelf support strips will need to be removed on one side of the cabinet. This will depend on if you are replacing a left or right side LED assembly.
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SKOPE ProSpec Upright Series Procedure 9: To replace the LED driver power supply 1. Disconnect the cabinet from the power supply. 2. Remove the front panel assembly, cabinet sides and back strip IMPORTANT Lift the cartridge, do not slide as cabinet seal may be damaged.
SKOPE ProSpec Upright Series Doors Door sealing is critical. The gasket must fully seal around the entire cabinet perimeter because any air gaps will form ice inside the cabinet. Alignment If a door is out of alignment, realign it by loosening the top hinge bracket fixing screws, and Adjustment move the top of the door as required.
SKOPE ProSpec Upright Series Replacing the When the door tension can no longer be adjusted, replace the self closing mechanism. Capstan Procedure 14: To replace the capstan 1. Remove the door from the cabinet (see page 25). 2. Remove 2 x screws from the bottom of the capstan.
SKOPE ProSpec Upright Series • The cabinet rating label (located in the upper inside of the cabinet) states the refrigerant type. • Warning labels are fitted to hydrocarbon refrigeration cabinets to indicate the use of hydrocarbon refrigerant. Personal protective equipment (PPE) Correctly wear or use all PPE required by local regulations and procedures during servicing.
SKOPE ProSpec Upright Series • Charging scales, rated by the manufacturer as suitable for use with hydrocarbon refrigerant, accurate to 1 gram • Hydrocarbon refrigerant supply cylinder Refrigeration Cartridge Assembly The refrigeration cartridge is a top-mounted, electronically controlled removable cartridge.
SKOPE ProSpec Upright Series Table 8: Cartridge specifications Cartridge model UTHCNI-0010 (spare part number: HB0070832517A) Compressor Wanbao FN90M Compressor capacity 740 Watts Refrigerant/charge R290/99 g Not Cooling If a customer reports a “not cooling” fault, and it has been established that the cabinet is not Fault cooling, follow the procedure on page 57 when making the service visit.
SKOPE ProSpec Upright Series Electronic Sign back strip controller assembly Mains and cabinet plugs Electrics cover Sign side Replacing the The SKOPE ActiveCore refrigeration cartridge is interchangeable between bottom and top Cartridge mount hydrocarbon (R290) ActiveCore fridges. WARNING The hydrocarbon cartridge must only be used on a hydrocarbon compliant cabinet.
SKOPE ProSpec Upright Series Top strap brackets Evaporator tub lid Hold down bracket Bottom plugs Hold down bracket Procedure 16: To replace a cartridge 1. Disconnect the fridge from the power supply and remove the existing cartridge (see page 29).
SKOPE ProSpec Upright Series Procedure 17: Refrigeration system diagnostic test (continued) 4. Refer to the table below to determine if the system charge is correct. A system with the correct refrigerant charge will frost back towards the compressor. The point where the frost stops is affected by the ambient temperature.
SKOPE ProSpec Upright Series Procedure 18: To remove and open the cartridge electrics box assembly (continued) 4. Unplug all cartridge plugs from the cartridge electrics box. 5. Undo the two fixing screws at the base of the electrics box, and detach the electrics box from the cartridge.
SKOPE ProSpec Upright Series Condenser The condenser fan assembly is made up of a fan motor, fan blade and mounting brackets which can be replaced if necessary. If the fan stops for any reason, check all connections to ensure no plugs have come loose.
SKOPE ProSpec Upright Series Procedure 22: To replace the fan motor (continued) 3. Detach the fan motor from the fan mounting brackets by removing the four screws from the mounting bracket. 4. Fit new motor and reattach fan blade with 12 mm flat washer and serrated head screw. Tighten the blade to 1.5 Nm.
SKOPE ProSpec Upright Series Procedure 24: To replace the fan blade 1. Disconnect the cabinet from the power supply and remove the refrigeration cartridge (see page 29). 2. Gain access to the evaporator fan assembly (see above). 3. Remove the screw and washer from the centre of the fan blade, and lift the blade from the motor.
SKOPE ProSpec Upright Series IMPORTANT To eliminate possible vibration noise, ensure no pipes touch the plastic base and condenser assembly. Compressor The compressor electrics are located on the front of the compressor. Electrics To access the compressor electrics, remove the refrigeration cartridge (see page 29) cartridge cover (see page 33).
SKOPE ProSpec Upright Series Procedure 27: To replace the controller 1. Disconnect the cabinet from the power supply and access the electronic controller (see “Controller Location” on page 37). 2. Remove the cable clamps and disconnect the terminals from the back of the controller.
SKOPE ProSpec Upright Series Control Probe The control probe is cable tied to a bracket on the evaporator fan motor bracket. Control probe Procedure 29: To replace the control probe 1. Remove the evaporator fan assembly (see page 35). 2. Detach the probe from the evaporator fan shroud bracket and trace the probe cable back to the cartridge electrics box and unplug (see page 32).
SKOPE ProSpec Upright Series Procedure 30: To replace the evaporator probe (continued) 6. Detach the probe from the side of the evaporator coil, and trace the probe cable back to the cartridge electrics box, cutting cable ties as required, and unplug (see page 32).
SKOPE ProSpec Upright Series 7 Wiring Model: Fridge ProSpec 1 and 2-door Model Number: PG21.UPR.1.SD, PG21.UPR.2.SD WIRE COLOURS Black Brown Orange GNYE GNYE Green Inlet-L Inlet-L Inlet-N Inlet-N Blue EMC Filter EMC Filter Grey T1-1 T1-1 T1-2 T1-2 White Compressor...
SKOPE ProSpec Upright Series 8 Spare Parts Main Assembly One-door Fridge – Main Assembly Table 12: Parts – Main assembly: One-door fridge Description Page Cabinet assembly Page 44 Solid door assembly Page 46 Front panel assembly Page 47 Page 48...
SKOPE ProSpec Upright Series Cabinet Assembly One-door Fridge – Cabinet Assembly Table 14: Parts – One-door cabinet assembly Description SKOPE Spare Part No. Hinge top left SKC-2-190-0007-0 Hinge bottom left SKC-2-190-0008-0 Hinge torsion plate SKC-2-190-0009-0 LED light assembly – Clear* SKC-4-050-0128-0 LED light assembly –...
SKOPE ProSpec Upright Series Two-door Fridge – Cabinet Assembly Table 15: Parts – Two-door cabinet assembly Description SKOPE Spare Part No. Hinge top right SKC-2-190-0022-0 Hinge bottom right SKC-2-190-0023-0 Hinge top left SKC-2-190-0007-0 Hinge bottom left SKC-2-190-0008-0 Hinge torsion plate SKC-2-190-0009-0 LED light assembly –...
SKOPE ProSpec Upright Series Solid Door Assembly Table 16: Parts – Solid door assembly SKOPE Spare Part No. Description 1 door 2 door Door assembly - left hand SKC-0-000-1022-0 – Door assembly - right hand (reversible option) SKC-0010-0040-0 – 2 Door assembly - left hand –...
SKOPE ProSpec Upright Series Front Panel Assembly Table 17: Parts – Front panel assembly SKOPE Spare Part No. Description 1 door 2 door Sign back strip SKC-2-180-0012-0 SKC-2-180-0057-0 Sign panel left SKC-2-180-0234-0 SKC-2-180-0234-0 Sign panel right SKC-2-180-0011-0 SKC-2-180-0011-0 Baffle SKC-0-000-1023-0...
SKOPE ProSpec Upright Series Fridge Cartridge Assembly Spare Parts Service Manual...
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SKOPE ProSpec Upright Series Table 18: Parts – Fridge cartridge assembly Description SKOPE Spare Part No. 1 Door 2 Door HB0070832517A Refrigeration cartridge assembly* HB0070832517A Top metal strap bracket HB0070114875 HB0070114875 Evaporator box lid HB0070511356 HB0070511356 Cartridge gasket seal 1571 mm...
SKOPE ProSpec Upright Series 9 Maintenance Cleaning Before any maintenance, unplug the cabinet from the mains power supply. Cabinet The owner should periodically wipe the inside and outside of the cabinet with a damp cloth, taking care to keep moisture away from electrical parts.
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SKOPE ProSpec Upright Series Procedure 32: To clean the condenser coil 1. Disconnect the cabinet from the power supply. Front panel 2. Remove the front panel assembly from the top of the cabinet by swinging it out and off. Lit sign front panels will also need to be unplugged.
SKOPE ProSpec Upright Series 10 Troubleshooting Electronic Controller Alarms signal unexpected operational changes in the cabinet. When an alarm is activated, use the electronic controller app to help diagnose the problem, and service as necessary. Cabinet and Refrigeration Cartridge For problems with the cabinet and refrigeration cartridge use Table 22.
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SKOPE ProSpec Upright Series Table 22: Cabinet and cartridge troubleshooting (continued) Problem Possible cause Recommended action • Evaporator probe fault Check and replace the evaporator probe. • Setpoint is too low Check and raise the setpoint. • Frozen evaporator •...
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SKOPE ProSpec Upright Series Table 22: Cabinet and cartridge troubleshooting (continued) Problem Possible cause Recommended action • Cabinet is on an uneven surface Level the cabinet. • Cabinet door does • Door is obstructed Check the shelves and product. not close properly •...
SKOPE ProSpec Upright Series On-site Work Procedure If a customer reports a “not cooling” fault, and it has been established that the cabinet is not cooling, follow the procedure for an authorised service person below when making the service visit.
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SKOPE ProSpec Upright Series On-site work procedure (continued) Return the faulty cartridge to the service depot. Create a safe work area in an Is the refrigeration open, well-ventilated space system considered around the faulty cartridge. to have gas leak? Ensure there are no hazards, ignition sources or drains.
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