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5925 Heisley Road • Mentor, OH 44060-1833

Series R-171-S

Refrigerated Cabinets

FL-2314-J

Rev. 1 (7/07)

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OPERATING and MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

for Cres Cor Refrigerated Cabinets,

Model R-171-S Series

Call Toll-free: 877-CRES COR (273-7267) • Fax: 800-822-0393 • www.crescor.com

MAINTENANCE:

HOW TO CHARGE AND SERVICE THE REFRIGERATION SYSTEM 

Note: The refrigerator is shipped fully charged.

The high-side pressure should be approximately  _____  PSI;

low pressure should be approximately  _____  PSI at 75° F (24° C) room temperature. 
The charge should be  _____  ounces of R134a. 
Service valves are located on the condenser/compressor assembly.

Failure

Probable Cause

1. Power light off

1. Power Cord

2. Compressor off

2. Power supply down

3. Evaporator fan on, Power 

light on and Compressor off

3a. Thermostat defective
3b. Defective start relay (compressor)

4. Compressor on and cabinet 

not cooling

4a. Low charge
4b. Frost build-up on evaporator coil
4c. Evaporator fan defective
4d. Thermostat defective

5. Compressor starts and stops; 

cabinet not cooling

5a. Low Charge
5b. Faulty start capacitor (compressor)
5c. Faulty start relay (compressor)

6. Noisy compressor

6a. Low charge
6b. Defective

TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE

Unit Condition:

Unit is plugged in. Switch is 

ON

.

NOTES: 

1. Thermostat is pre-set at approximately 3°C (38°F). Temperature adjustment can only be made by a Service Agency.
2 For replacement of the electrical parts, refer to our list of authorized service centers (FL-1400). 

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