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ProSpec Underbench
Freezer Series
SKOPE Side Mount Freezer
R290
PG11.UBF.3.SD

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  • Page 1 ProSpec Underbench Freezer Series SKOPE Side Mount Freezer R290 PG11.UBF.3.SD...
  • Page 2 E-mail: skope@skope.com Website: www.skope.com Trademark Infringement The SKOPE trademark on this product is infringed if the owner, for the time being, does any of the following: • Applies the trade mark to the product after its state, condition, get-up or packaging has been altered in any manner.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Specifications Models ............5 2 Installation Installation Guidelines .
  • Page 4 Cartridge Electrics Box ........26 Condenser Fan Assembly .
  • Page 5: Specifications

    SKOPE ProSpec Underbench Freezer Series 1 Specifications Models This service manual applies to the SKOPE ProSpec Underbench models listed in Table 1. Refer to the relevant product specification sheet (available on the SKOPE website: www.skope.com) for specifications. Table 1: Freezer cabinet specifications...
  • Page 6: Installation

    SKOPE ProSpec Underbench Freezer Series 2 Installation Installation Guidelines When installing this cabinet, ensure you consider and meet the installation guidelines. Ventilation Surface Door/Drawer Opening Climate Class The installation Ensure all ventilation Allow adequate space The cabinet must be installed in an...
  • Page 7: Shelves (Door Cabinets Only)

    SKOPE ProSpec Underbench Freezer Series Shelves (door cabinets only) Each shelf is held in place with two shelf runners, which clip into the shelf support strips. Cleaning Before First Use Clean and thoroughly sanitise the cabinet interior and food contact surfaces, such as the worktop, before first use.
  • Page 8: Operation

    The internal temperature is set at the factory for the applicable cabinet type. You can run the electronic controller’s Service mode using the faceplate, but SKOPE strongly recommends using the SCS Connect Field app. MAN80199 “SCS Connect Electronic Controller”...
  • Page 9: Compressor

    SKOPE ProSpec Underbench Freezer Series Control probe Hot gas pipes Once the evaporator probe (attached to the outlet of the evaporator) reaches 15°C, the termination temperature, there are 5 minutes of passive drip time. The typical hot gas defrost time is 2 to 8 minutes (depending on the amount of ice) every 3 hours.
  • Page 10: Connections

    SKOPE ProSpec Underbench Freezer Series If the compressor is causing excessive noise, check the mountings to ensure there is no damage to the rubber or the washers, nuts and screws. IMPORTANT To eliminate vibration noise, ensure that the condensate pipes are clamped onto base of the condensate tray.
  • Page 11: Cleaning

    Do not use abrasive, corrosive or solvent-based cleaners, as they could damage the protective coating on the cabinet exterior. Condenser To ensure trouble-free performance, SKOPE strongly recommends the cleaning schedule in Coil and Filter Table 3, which will depend on: •...
  • Page 12: Drawers

    SKOPE ProSpec Underbench Freezer Series Procedure 1: To clean the condenser coil and condenser filter 1. Disconnect the cabinet from the mains power supply (see Procedure 2 on page 13). The filter is located behind the bottom louvred panel. Bottom 2.
  • Page 13: Replacement Procedures

    Note: There are no interior lights in bays with drawers. IMPORTANT Replace the light with the same SKOPE OEM part. DO NOT use alternative LED strip or tube lights, or fluorescent tubes. The lighting is made up of three components which are replaceable: •...
  • Page 14: Doors

    SKOPE ProSpec Underbench Freezer Series Procedure 3: To replace an interior light component (door bays only) 1. Disconnect the cabinet from the mains power supply. 2. Remove the shelves from either side of the light. Plug 3. Unplug the light.
  • Page 15 SKOPE ProSpec Underbench Freezer Series Procedure 5: To remove the hinges and a door Before you start • Note that the door is under tension, with a torsion bar. It also has a “stay open” feature at 110°, where it will sit without closing which is when it is at the greatest amount of tension. It is under the least amount of tension when it is closed.
  • Page 16: Drawers

    SKOPE ProSpec Underbench Freezer Series Procedure 6: To refit a door 1. Disconnect the cabinet from the mains power supply (see Procedure 2 on page 13). 2. If necessary, refit the torsion bar, door stopper, and top and bottom hinges to the door. Ensure...
  • Page 17: Adjust Drawer Alignment

    SKOPE ProSpec Underbench Freezer Series Adjust Drawer If a lock is preventing a drawer from closing properly, you can slightly adjust the drawer front Alignment both horizontally and vertically. Procedure 7: To adjust a drawer front horizontally or vertically 1. Disconnect the cabinet from the mains power supply.
  • Page 18: Plinth

    SKOPE ProSpec Underbench Freezer Series Procedure 9: To remove the castors 1. Disconnect the cabinet from the mains power supply. 2. Raise the cabinet off the ground. 3. Unbolt the castors from the bottom of the cabinet. Procedure 10: To fit the adjustable height legs 1.
  • Page 19: Refrigeration System

    Ensure you have read and understood this manual before starting any servicing. Important • SKOPE hydrocarbon refrigeration systems must only be serviced by appropriately skilled and qualified refrigeration mechanics. • Servicing a sealed refrigeration system must occur at a hydrocarbon workshop or service area with dedicated hydrocarbon equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Page 20: On-Site Work

    Must have no ignition sources, nor any areas where the gas may pool. • Must be able to transport swap units. • Should carry minimum SKOPE hydrocarbon service parts. On-site Work The service technician must have required knowledge, skills, qualifications, and tools before beginning any on-site work on the refrigeration sealed system.
  • Page 21 Some minor servicing can be performed without removing the refrigeration cartridge. The cartridge must only be used on a SKOPE hydrocarbon-compliant cabinet. Refer to the cabinet rating label to see if the cabinet is suitable to use with a hydrocarbon cartridge. The rating label must state refrigerant as R290.
  • Page 22: Cartridge Cover Panel

    SKOPE ProSpec Underbench Freezer Series Cartridge You can remove the cartridge cover panel to access the cartridge and the cartridge side panel. Cover Panel Procedure 11: To remove the cartridge cover panel Before you start • You will need a Phillips head screwdriver.
  • Page 23 SKOPE ProSpec Underbench Freezer Series Procedure 13: To remove the refrigeration cartridge Before you start • If a customer reports a “not cooling” fault, and it has been established that the cabinet is not cooling, follow the “On-site Work Procedure” on page 38 when making the service visit.
  • Page 24 SKOPE ProSpec Underbench Freezer Series Procedure 13: To remove the refrigeration cartridge (continued) 6. Partially slide the cartridge out (about 100 mm). • Use the handles at the front of the cartridge, and take care of loose plugs, cables and the evaporator box inseal when sliding the cartridge.
  • Page 25: Diagnosing A Sealed System Fault

    SKOPE ProSpec Underbench Freezer Series Diagnosing a The following test (Procedure 14) is useful to do in a hydrocarbon-compliant workshop (see Sealed System “Off-site Work” on page 20) to work out if an removable cartridge refrigeration system is short Fault of gas.
  • Page 26: Cartridge Electrics Box

    SKOPE ProSpec Underbench Freezer Series Procedure 14: To diagnose a sealed system fault in a removable cartridge (continued) 7. Determine whether the system is short of refrigerant, or has a blocked capillary or compressor fault. • A dry suction could indicate short of gas, a blocked capillary or a compressor fault, and further analysis may be required.
  • Page 27: Condenser Fan Assembly

    Fan Assembly fan guard which can be replaced if necessary. IMPORTANT Replace the motor with the same SKOPE OEM part. DO NOT use alternative parts. If the fan stops, check all connections to ensure that no plugs have come loose.
  • Page 28 SKOPE ProSpec Underbench Freezer Series Procedure 17: To replace the condenser fan blade Before you start • If a customer reports a “not cooling” fault, and it has been established that the cabinet is not cooling, follow the “On-site Work Procedure” on page 38 when making the service visit.
  • Page 29: Evaporator

    If the fan stops, check all connections to ensure no plugs have come loose. IMPORTANT Replace the motor with the same SKOPE OEM part. Do not use alternative parts. It is important that you replace the evaporator fan assembly with the same part to ensure safety, correct alignment and refrigeration performance, and compliance.
  • Page 30 SKOPE ProSpec Underbench Freezer Series Procedure 19: To access and replace the evaporator fan assembly (continued) Screws 3. Unscrew and remove the evaporator fan shroud: • 2 × screws at each end. • 3 × screws at the base. Screws 4.
  • Page 31: Compressor

    SKOPE ProSpec Underbench Freezer Series Compressor The compressor is located at the back of the refrigeration cartridge. Compressor The compressor must be supplied with consistent voltage between 220 volts and 240 volts AC. If considering replacing the compressor (e.g. it is not going, it is causing excessive noise, it has a distinctive hissing sound and is running with a very hot body temperature): •...
  • Page 32: Replacing The Controller

    SKOPE ProSpec Underbench Freezer Series Replacing the Follow the steps below to replace the controller. Controller Note: Replacement spare part electronic controllers are not supplied with the parameter set loaded. This must be loaded via the SCS Connect Field app after replacing the controller.
  • Page 33: Door And Drawer Switch

    SKOPE ProSpec Underbench Freezer Series Procedure 21: To replace the controller (continued) 5. Reassemble the cabinet. 6. Perform an electrical safety test, and reconnect to the mains power supply. 7. Use a mobile device to connect to the controller with the SCS Connect Field app (see MAN80199 “SCS Connect Electronic Controller”...
  • Page 34: Control Probe

    SKOPE ProSpec Underbench Freezer Series Control Probe The control probe is cable-tied to the inside of the evaporator assembly. Evaporator fan shroud Control probe Procedure 23: To replace the control probe Before you start • Make sure you take note of the original control probe cable’s path, e.g. a photo.
  • Page 35: Evaporator Probe

    SKOPE ProSpec Underbench Freezer Series Evaporator The evaporator probe is cable-tied to the evaporator coil outlet tube, and insulated with cork Probe tape. It controls the refrigeration system defrost initiation and termination. Evaporator probe Procedure 24: To replace the evaporator probe Before you start •...
  • Page 36: Condenser Probe

    SKOPE ProSpec Underbench Freezer Series Condenser The condenser probe is located on the side of the condenser coil. Probe Procedure 25: To replace the condenser probe Before you start Make sure you take note of the original condenser probe cable’s path, e.g. a photo.
  • Page 37: Ambient Probe

    SKOPE ProSpec Underbench Freezer Series Ambient Probe The ambient probe is located in front of the condenser coil. It monitors the temperature around the refrigeration cartridge. Note: The ambient probe is wired in series with the door and/or drawer switch.
  • Page 38: On-Site Work Procedure

    SKOPE ProSpec Underbench Freezer 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 relevant procedure below when making the service visit. Download the data using Calibrate the gas Create a 1.5 m safe...
  • Page 39 SKOPE ProSpec Underbench Freezer Series Return the faulty cartridge to the service depot. The refrigeration system is considered to have gas leak. Create a safe work area in an open, well-ventilated space around the faulty cartridge. Ensure there are no hazards, ignition sources or drains.
  • Page 40: Wiring

    SKOPE ProSpec Underbench Freezer Series 5 Wiring GNYE EMC Filter EMC Filter T1-1 T1-1 T1-2 T1-2 S9-?? Fan Motor Fan Motor Options Key Options Key Compressor Compressor Start Start S9-2 P9-2 S9-2 P9-2 AoFrio AoFrio Overload Overload Relay Relay Evaporator Fan...
  • Page 41: Spare Parts

    SKOPE ProSpec Underbench Freezer Series 6 Spare Parts Cabinet Assembly GN1/1 Removable Cartridge Underbench 13 14 Table 6: Parts – GN1/1 removable cartridge underbench cabinet assembly: 1- and 2-bay 1-bay 2-bay No. Description Part no. Cartridge Door Drawer Cartridge Door...
  • Page 42 SKOPE ProSpec Underbench Freezer Series Table 6: Parts – GN1/1 removable cartridge underbench cabinet assembly: 1- and 2-bay (continued) 1-bay 2-bay No. Description Part no. Cartridge Door Drawer Cartridge Door Drawer Left Right Left Right 2 Left Right Left Right 2 ✔...
  • Page 43 SKOPE ProSpec Underbench Freezer Series Table 7: Parts – GN1/1 removable cartridge underbench cabinet assembly: 3-bay 3-bay No. Description Part no. Cartridge Door Drawer Left Right Left Right 2 ✔ Benchtop – 3-bay, left hand SKC-0-180-0069-0 ✔ Benchtop – 3-bay, right hand SKC-0-180-0081-0 ✔...
  • Page 44 SKOPE ProSpec Underbench Freezer Series Table 7: Parts – GN1/1 removable cartridge underbench cabinet assembly: 3-bay 3-bay No. Description Part no. Cartridge Door Drawer Left Right Left Right 2 Drawer assembly for 2-drawer bay KN-SSY12702 ✔ Drawer gasket for 3-drawer bay KN-GKT12245 ✔...
  • Page 45: Gn2/1 Removable Cartridge Underbench

    SKOPE ProSpec Underbench Freezer Series GN2/1 Removable Cartridge Underbench Spare Parts Service Manual...
  • Page 46 SKOPE ProSpec Underbench Freezer Series Table 8: Parts – GN2/1 removable cartridge underbench cabinet assembly: 2-bay 2-bay Description Part no. Cartridge Door Left Right Left Right ✔ Benchtop – 2-bay, left hand SKC-0-180-0091-0 ✔ Benchtop – 2-bay, right hand SKC-0-180-0102-0 ✔...
  • Page 47: Cartridge Assembly

    SKOPE ProSpec Underbench Freezer Series Cartridge Assembly Confirm the model and serial number of the cartridge before ordering spare parts. See Table 1, “Freezer cabinet specifications”, on page 5. GN1/1 and GN2/1 Removable Cartridge Underbench Spare Parts Service Manual...
  • Page 48 SKOPE ProSpec Underbench Freezer Series Table 9: Parts – GN1/1 and GN2/1 underbench removable refrigeration cartridge assembly Description Part No. Refrigeration cartridge – left hand ULQDNI-0069-P ✔ Refrigeration cartridge – right hand URQDNI-0070-P ✔ Evaporator fan shroud assembly – left hand UA0700009 ✔...
  • Page 49: Cartridge Electrics Box

    SKOPE ProSpec Underbench Freezer Series Cartridge Electrics Box Table 10: Parts – Cartridge electrics box Description Part No. Cartridge electrics box assembly – left hand UA0300057 Cartridge electrics box assembly – right hand UA0300058 Aerodev EMI filter ELZ12166 – Earth wire for EMI filter (not shown)
  • Page 50: Troubleshooting And Diagnostics

    SKOPE ProSpec Underbench Freezer Series 7 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Electronic Controller Alarms signal unexpected operational changes in the cabinet. When an alarm is activated, use the service app for the electronic controller to help diagnose the problem, and service as necessary.
  • Page 51 • Position the element or fuse correctly. position • Refrigeration system failure • Contact SKOPE for information on how to proceed. Check that the evaporator box seals are fully clamped, and • Ice build-up inside the cabinet top seal is good without gaps. Micro-gaps will •...
  • Page 52: Persistent Condensation

    Diagnose and repair. If a system fault is found contact • Refrigeration system error (indicated by the electronic controller) SKOPE for information on how to proceed. Limit door openings. • Frequent door opening • Check and clean the door gasket.
  • Page 53 SKOPE Industries Limited ABN: 73 374 418 306 AU: 1800 121 535 NZ: 0800 947 5673 skope@skope.com www.skope.com...

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