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GDM-49-SCI-HC~TSL01
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document before installing, operating,
maintaining or servicing this appliance. Failure
to do so can result in appliance failure, property
damage, serious injury or death. Appliance failure,
injury or property damage due to improper
installation is not covered by warranty.
True Manufacturing Co., Inc.
2001 East Terra Lane • O'Fallon, Missouri 63366-4434
(636) 240-2400 • FAX: (636)-272-2408
International FAX: (636)-272-7546 • (800)-325-6152
Parts Department: (800)-424-TRUE (424-8783)
Parts Department FAX: (636)-272-9471
North America – Canada and Caribbean
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8:00 am–12:00 pm Saturday
TEC_TM_288 | REV. A | EN
True Manufacturing Co., Inc.
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INSTALLATION MANUAL
GDM/T-S
T-49-SCI-HC
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INSTALLATION MANUAL
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- Page 1 INSTALLATION MANUAL True Manufacturing Co., Inc. GDM/T-S erieS cienTific GDM-49-SCI-HC~TSL01 T-49-SCI-HC USER ACTION! WARNING! TRUE tracks the history of your appliance by its serial number. Be sure to read and fully understand this For easy reference, record your appliances full model name and document before installing, operating, serial number below.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
GDM/T-SCI truemfg.com T HAN K YO U F O R YO U R PU R C H A S E Congratulations! The primary purpose of this document is to assist the installation, maintenance, and servicing of your TRUE appliance. This document contains information important to safety, operation, maintenance, and servicing. DO NOT discard this document. -
Page 3: Preface
GDM/T-SCI truemfg.com Preface The warning, guidelines, and recommendations within this document are meant to prevent appliance damage, property damage, injury, or death. Please carefully read all warnings, guidelines, and recommendations before proceeding to ensure the continued safe use and maintenance of your TRUE appliance. Signal &... -
Page 4: Important Safety Information
GDM/T-SCI truemfg.com Important Safety Information Important Safety Information Basic Safety & Operation Warnings Follow basic safety precautions, including the following, to reduce risk of personal injury, electric shock, fire, or death. WARNING! Be sure to read and fully understand this document before installing, operating, maintaining, or servicing this appliance. Failure to do so can result in appliance failure, property damage, serious injury, or death. -
Page 5: Personal Injury Warnings
GDM/T-SCI truemfg.com Important Safety Information (cont.) Personal Injury Warnings DANGER! DO NOT allow children to play with or in the appliance. Child entrapment or personal injury can occur. DO NOT store or use the following in the vicinity of this or any other appliance: •... -
Page 6: Appliance Disposal Warnings
GDM/T-SCI truemfg.com Important Safety Information (cont.) Appliance Disposal Warnings DANGER! Risk of child entrapment! Children can get trapped inside discarded appliances and suffocate. Never dispose of your appliance without taking precautions to prevent child entrapment, even if the appliance only sits unattended for a short period of time. Child entrapment precautions include the following: •... -
Page 7: Electrical Safety Warnings
GDM/T-SCI truemfg.com Important Safety Information (cont.) Electrical Safety Warnings DANGER! Risk of electric shock, burn, or fire! Failure to comply with these electrical warnings may result in appliance damage, property damage, electrical shock, burns, or fire leading to serious personal injury or death. •... -
Page 8: About Your Appliance & Installation Requirements
GDM/T-SCI truemfg.com About Your Appliance & Installation Requirements About Your Appliance & Installation Requirements Appliance Specifications USER ACTION! Some things to know about your appliance are as follows: TRUE is not responsible for damage incurred • Appliance is not for the storage and/or display of potentially during shipment. -
Page 9: Clearances
GDM/T-SCI truemfg.com About Your Appliance & Installation Requirements (cont.) Clearances NOTICE! MODEL SIDES BACK T-Series Freezer 3" (76.2 mm) 0" (0 mm) 3" (76.2 mm) Warranty is void if ventilation is insufficient. T-Series Refrigerator 0" (0 mm) 0" (0 mm) 1"... -
Page 10: Electrical Requirements
GDM/T-SCI truemfg.com About Your Appliance & Installation Requirements (cont.) Electrical Installation & Safety Electrical Requirements USER ACTION! DANGER! Find a copy of the wiring diagram with our serial • Never use an extension cord! An extension number lookup at cord is any component that adds length to the truemfg.com/support/serial-number-lookup. -
Page 11: Grounded Electrical Duplex With Cover
GDM/T-SCI truemfg.com About Your Appliance & Installation Requirements (cont.) Grounded Electrical Duplex with Cover USER ACTION! Appliances with factory-installed grounded electrical duplex with cover will have two (2) power cords located as described below. Both power cords require their own separate dedicated circuits. •... -
Page 12: Installation And Setup
GDM/T-SCI truemfg.com Installation & Setup Installation & Setup Uncrating DANGER! USER ACTION! Risk of electrical shock or burn! Powering off an electronic control or setting temperature controls to • If the appliance is damaged, note all damage the 0 (off) position does not remove power from all on the delivery receipt, immediately file a claim components. - Page 13 GDM/T-SCI truemfg.com Installation & Setup (cont.) Procedure 1. Remove the outer packaging (cardboard and bubble wrap or Styrofoam corner and clear plastic). Inspect for concealed damage. See fig. 1. Again, immediately file a claim with the freight carrier if there is damage. NOTICE ›...
- Page 14 GDM/T-SCI truemfg.com Installation & Setup (cont.) Fig. 3. Glass slide door shipping block locations. Remove if so equipped and do not discard Fig. 4. Remove the skid bolts. Fig. 5. If leveling legs or castors will be used, rotate the appliance on skid to install. Page 14 of 56 10/23/2024 P#889161...
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Page 15: Appliance Location
GDM/T-SCI truemfg.com Installation & Setup (cont.) Appliance Location Procedure – Leveling Screws If leveling screws are not factory installed, then, with access to the • Ensure that the drain hose or hoses are positioned in the pan. appliance bottom, install the leveling screws into the threaded holes in the frame rail or appliance bottom. - Page 16 GDM/T-SCI truemfg.com Installation & Setup (cont.) Procedure – 6" (152 mm) Leveling Legs Procedure — Castors USER ACTION! 1. Access the appliance bottom. 2. If present, remove the leveling screws. Install castors with brakes in the front. 3. Thread the leveling legs into the frame rail or appliance bottom.
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Page 17: Level The Appliance
GDM/T-SCI truemfg.com Installation & Setup (cont.) Level the Appliance Seal the Appliance to the Floor USER ACTION! WARNING! Tipping hazard! ALWAYS verify center leveling Asphalt floors are susceptible to chemicals. TRUE screws fully contact the floor after leveling the recommends installing a layer of tape between the appliance. -
Page 18: Shelf Installation
GDM/T-SCI truemfg.com Installation & Setup (cont.) Shelf Installation WARNING! Overloading, incorrectly installing, or improperly loading shelves can cause shelf failure and negatively affect appliance operation, resulting in appliance damage, Fig. 1. Installing top tab of shelf clip. Fig. 2. The bottom tab of the shelf clip product damage, or personal injury. -
Page 19: Chromatography Accessories
GDM/T-SCI truemfg.com Installation & Setup (cont.) Chromatography Accessories Electronic Control (Factory Install Only) Digital programmable temperature control allows temperature changes in small increments. See fig. 1. Grounded Electrical Duplex with Cover (Factory Install Only) • Provides power for stirring devices or other testing equipment inside the appliance. -
Page 20: Appliance Operation
GDM/T-SCI truemfg.com Appliance Operation Appliance Operation Startup WARNING – SPOILAGE! DANGER! CAUTION! The owner is solely responsible for ensuring safe holding temperature levels for perishable items. Failure to do so may result in unsafe product temperatures. Risk of electric shock or fire! Before plugging in the appliance, be sure to Loss or spoilage of products in your appliance is inspect the main power cord and plug for damage. -
Page 21: Temperature Control & Light Switch Location
GDM/T-SCI truemfg.com Appliance Operation (cont.) Temperature Control & Light Switch Location The light symbol shows the approximate location of the light switch The electronic temperature control can act as a light switch. To control the light, press the up arrow Electronic Temperature Control with Digital Display On the front top panel. - Page 22 GDM/T-SCI truemfg.com Appliance Operation (cont.) Temperature Control & Light Switch Location (cont.) Electronic Temperature Control with Digital Display On top front of top panel. °C °F °C °F Light Switch on Glass Door Models Inside the top ceiling. Mechanical Temperature Control Inside the top ceiling.
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Page 23: General Sequence Of Operation
GDM/T-SCI truemfg.com Appliance Operation (cont.) General Sequence of Operation — Refrigerators & Freezers USER ACTION! For more information regarding an appliance's temperature control adjustment or general sequence of operation, please see our Temperature Control Adjustment—Sequence of Operation Manual in our resource library at truemfg.com/support/manuals/#panel4 or scan the code. - Page 24 GDM/T-SCI truemfg.com Appliance Operation (cont.) General Sequence of Operation — Refrigerators & Freezers (cont.) When the appliance is in defrost mode… 1. Every appliance requires a defrost event to ensure the evaporator coil remains clear of frost and ice buildup. 2.
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Page 25: Temperature Control
GDM/T-SCI truemfg.com Appliance Operation (cont.) Temperature Control – WITHOUT a Digital Display See examples below (fig. 1) of temperature control knobs you may find in your appliance. Turn the temperature control knob clockwise to lower the temperature setting and counterclockwise to raise the temperature setting. One (1) is the warmest setting;... -
Page 26: Electronic Temperature Control
GDM/T-SCI truemfg.com Electronic Temperature Control Electronic Temperature Control L A E C O N T R O L L E G E N D Compressor Running Evaporator Fan Running Info/Set Point Manual Activation/ Up Arrow Cabinet in Defrost Activation of 2nd Parameter Set Manual Defrost/ Stand-By/Cancel... -
Page 27: Lock / Unlock The Control
GDM/T-SCI truemfg.com Electronic Temperature Control (cont.) L A E C O N T R O L L E G E N D Compressor Running Evaporator Fan Running Info/Set Point Manual Activation/ Up Arrow Appliance in Defrost Activation of 2nd Parameter Set Manual Defrost/ Stand-By/Cancel Down Arrow... -
Page 28: Change The Set Point
GDM/T-SCI truemfg.com Electronic Temperature Control (cont.) L A E C O N T R O L L E G E N D Compressor Running Evaporator Fan Running Info/Set Point Manual Activation/ Up Arrow Appliance in Defrost Activation of 2nd Parameter Set Manual Defrost/ Stand-By/Cancel Down Arrow... -
Page 29: Change System Of Measure
GDM/T-SCI truemfg.com Electronic Temperature Control (cont.) L A E C O N T R O L L E G E N D Compressor Running Evaporator Fan Running Info/Set Point Manual Activation/ Up Arrow Appliance in Defrost Activation of 2nd Parameter Set Manual Defrost/ Stand-By/Cancel Down Arrow... -
Page 30: Display Probe Temperature
GDM/T-SCI truemfg.com Electronic Temperature Control (cont.) L A E C O N T R O L L E G E N D Compressor Running Evaporator Fan Running Info/Set Point Manual Activation/ Up Arrow Appliance in Defrost Activation of 2nd Parameter Set Manual Defrost/ Stand-By/Cancel Down Arrow... -
Page 31: Adjust Temperature Alarm Ranges
GDM/T-SCI truemfg.com Electronic Temperature Control (cont.) L A E C O N T R O L L E G E N D Compressor Running Evaporator Fan Running Info/Set Point Manual Activation/ Up Arrow Appliance in Defrost Activation of 2nd Parameter Set Manual Defrost/ Stand-By/Cancel Down Arrow... - Page 32 GDM/T-SCI truemfg.com Electronic Temperature Control (cont.) L A E C O N T R O L L E G E N D Compressor Running Evaporator Fan Running Info/Set Point Manual Activation/ Up Arrow Appliance in Defrost Activation of 2nd Parameter Set Manual Defrost/ Stand-By/Cancel Down Arrow...
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Page 33: Unlock The Control
GDM/T-SCI truemfg.com LAE CD25 Compressor Running Confirm / Lights / Set point / Info Menu °C up arrow Evaporator Fan Running °F Set point / Cancel / Back / Appliance in Defrost down arrow Power Activation of 2nd Parameter Set Unlock the Control 1. -
Page 34: Turn Off The Control
GDM/T-SCI truemfg.com LAE CD25 Compressor Running Confirm / Lights / Set point / Info Menu °C up arrow Evaporator Fan Running °F Set point / Cancel / Back / Appliance in Defrost down arrow Power Activation of 2nd Parameter Set Turn Off the Control Turn On the Control 1. -
Page 35: Change The Set Point
GDM/T-SCI truemfg.com LAE CD25 Compressor Running Confirm / Lights / Set point / Info Menu °C up arrow Evaporator Fan Running °F Set point / Cancel / Back / Appliance in Defrost down arrow Power Activation of 2nd Parameter Set Change the Set Point Initiate Manual Defrost Changing the set point adjusts the appliance operation to... -
Page 36: Change System Of Measure
GDM/T-SCI truemfg.com LAE CD25 Compressor Running Confirm / Lights / Set point / Info Menu °C up arrow Evaporator Fan Running °F Set point / Cancel / Back / Appliance in Defrost down arrow Power Activation of 2nd Parameter Set Change System of Measure Display Probe Temperatures 1. -
Page 37: Temperature Alarms
GDM/T-SCI truemfg.com LAE CD25 Compressor Running Confirm / Lights / Set point / Info Menu °C up arrow Evaporator Fan Running °F Set point / Cancel / Back / Appliance in Defrost down arrow Power Activation of 2nd Parameter Set High Temperature Alarm Temperature Alarms... -
Page 38: Door Open Alarm
GDM/T-SCI truemfg.com LAE CD25 Compressor Running Confirm / Lights / Set point / Info Menu °C up arrow Evaporator Fan Running °F Set point / Cancel / Back / Appliance in Defrost down arrow Power Activation of 2nd Parameter Set Door Open Alarm Adjust Temperature Alarm Ranges Step 1: Enter Password... - Page 39 GDM/T-SCI truemfg.com LAE CD25 Compressor Running Confirm / Lights / Set point / Info Menu °C up arrow Evaporator Fan Running °F Set point / Cancel / Back / Appliance in Defrost down arrow Power Activation of 2nd Parameter Set Step 2: Change Alarm Mode (AtM) Step 3: Change Low Alarm Setting (ALA) 1.
- Page 40 GDM/T-SCI truemfg.com LAE CD25 Compressor Running Confirm / Lights / Set point / Info Menu °C up arrow Evaporator Fan Running °F Set point / Cancel / Back / Appliance in Defrost down arrow Power Activation of 2nd Parameter Set Step 4: Change High Alarm Setting (AhA) Step 5: Change Temperature Alarm Delay (Atd) 1.
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Page 41: High (Thi) & Low (Tlo) Temperature Log
GDM/T-SCI truemfg.com LAE CD25 Compressor Running Confirm / Lights / Set point / Info Menu °C up arrow Evaporator Fan Running °F Set point / Cancel / Back / Appliance in Defrost down arrow Power Activation of 2nd Parameter Set Reset the Log High (thi) &... -
Page 42: Maintenance And Servicing
GDM/T-SCI truemfg.com Maintenance & Servicing Maintenance & Servicing DANGER! WARNING! Sharp Edges! Risk of electric shock or burn! • Take care when moving, installing, cleaning, • Powering off an electronic control or setting servicing, and maintaining the appliance to avoid temperature controls to the 0 (off) position cuts. -
Page 43: Component Replacement
GDM/T-SCI truemfg.com Maintenance & Servicing (cont.) NOTICE! The appliance owner is responsible • maintaining the appliance as described in the installation manual. Routine care and maintenance procedures are not covered by TRUE's warranty. • For additional maintenance instruction, please visit the media center at truemfg.com. •... -
Page 44: Recommended Maintenance
GDM/T-SCI truemfg.com Maintenance & Servicing (cont.) Recommended Maintenance See recommended maintenance tasks and frequencies below. Some tasks may be required more frequently based on your installation. Maintenance Tasks Monthly Quarterly Annually Verify the appliance maintains product temperature. Inspect power cord for damage; if damaged, replace immediately. Verify the power cord is fully plugged into the wall receptacle Inspect the overall condition of the appliance and its components (such as castors, doors, and hinges). - Page 45 GDM/T-SCI truemfg.com Maintenance & Servicing (cont.) Model: Serial Number: Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec. TEC_TM_288 | REV. A | EN 10/23/2024 Page 45 of 56...
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Page 46: Condenser Coil Cleaning
GDM/T-SCI truemfg.com Maintenance & Servicing (cont.) Condenser Coil Cleaning Required Tools DANGER! Required tools include (but may not be limited to) the following: • Gloves Risk of electric shock or burn! • Eye Protection • Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installation or servicing. - Page 47 GDM/T-SCI truemfg.com Maintenance & Servicing (cont.) Fig. 1. Swing door: Front louver grill screw location. Fig. 2. Swing door: Pull the front louver grill off the appliance. Fig. 3. Slide Door: Front louver grill screw locations. Fig. 4. Slide Door: Tilt the top of the grill forward and then lift the grill. Fig.
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Page 48: General Surface Care & Cleaning
GDM/T-SCI truemfg.com Maintenance & Servicing (cont.) General Surface Care & Cleaning Gaskets DANGER! • Clean gaskets with warm soapy water. • DO NOT use sharp tools or knives to scrape a gasket. Risk of electric shock or fire! • DO NOT clean appliance with a pressure washer •... -
Page 49: Stainless Steel Care & Cleaning
GDM/T-SCI truemfg.com Maintenance & Servicing (cont.) Stainless Steel Care & Cleaning Stainless Steel Cleaning and Restoration USER ACTION Stainless steel cleaners must be free of phosphates, chlorine, chloride, and ammonia. DO NOT USE ANY STEEL WOOL, ABRASIVE, OR CHLORINE-BASED PRODUCTS TO CLEAN True offers environmentally-friendly cleaner and polish through STAINLESS STEEL SURFACES. -
Page 50: Tips To Help Prevent Rust On Stainless Steel
GDM/T-SCI truemfg.com Maintenance & Servicing (cont.) 8 Tips to Help Prevent Rust on Stainless Steel Maintain the Cleanliness of Your Equipment Rinse Avoid build-up of hard stains by cleaning frequently. Use When using chlorinated cleaners, you must rinse and wipe dry cleaners at the recommended strength (alkaline chlorinated or immediately. -
Page 51: Slide Door Removal
GDM/T-SCI truemfg.com Maintenance & Servicing (cont.) Slide Door Removal WARNING! Crush or cut hazard! Doors are heavy. Be prepared to support the door's weight. Do not lift or support the door by the handle. USER ACTION Fig. 1. Door channel openings (two-door appliances ONLY). •... - Page 52 GDM/T-SCI truemfg.com Maintenance & Servicing (cont.) Slide Door Removal (cont.) 1. Slide the left door to the right and align the right edge with the end of the TRUE Logo at the top of the door frame (see fig. 6). Then lift door out of track same way as fig. 4. 2.
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Page 53: Slide Door Adjustment
GDM/T-SCI truemfg.com Maintenance & Servicing (cont.) Slide Door Adjustment Slide Door Hold-Open Feature Only adjust the appliances after it has been installed in its final The hold-open feature keeps the door in the open position. location and correctly leveled. Procedure Procedure 1. -
Page 54: Warranty Information
GDM/T-SCI truemfg.com Warranty Information (USA & Canada Only) Warranty Information To view and download the Warranty Information for USA & Canada, please scan the QR code below. Page 54 of 56 10/23/2024 P#889161 TEC_TM_288 | REV. A | EN... - Page 55 GDM/T-SCI truemfg.com NOTES TEC_TM_288 | REV. A | EN 10/23/2024 Page 55 of 56...
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