Manitowoc Koolaire KR-1 Installation, Use And Care Manual Download Page 1

Reach-In Refrigerators and Freezers 

Installation, Use and Care Guide

This manual contains important information regarding the installation and upkeep of your new Koolaire

 refrigerator or freezer.

Please read the manual thoroughly prior to equipment handling, set-up, operation, and maintenance.

Part No. 80-0009-3

Summary of Contents for Koolaire KR-1

Page 1: ... and Care Guide This manual contains important information regarding the installation and upkeep of your new Koolaire refrigerator or freezer Please read the manual thoroughly prior to equipment handling set up operation and maintenance Part No 80 0009 3 ...

Page 2: ...rk Throughout this manual you will see the following types of procedural notices Important Text in an Important box provides you with information that may help you perform a procedure more efficiently Disregarding this information will not cause damage or injury but it may slow you down as you work NOTE Text set off as a Note provides you with simple but useful extra information about the procedur...

Page 3: ...of Rejection 2 1 Uncrating 2 2 Leveling the Cabinet 2 3 Shelf Tray Slide Installation 2 3 Section 3 Start Up Electrical Requirements 3 1 Electrical Specifications 3 2 Condensate Water Removal 3 3 Defrost Systems General 3 3 Defrost Settings 3 3 Setting Time of Day 3 3 Adjusting Defrost Duration 3 3 Temperature Controls Refrigerators and Freezers 3 4 Loading Shelves 3 4 Continued on next page ...

Page 4: ... Exterior 4 1 Interior 4 1 Cleaning the Condenser Coil 4 2 Section 5 Adjustments and Calibrations Adjustments Solid Door Adjustment 5 1 Glass Door Adjustment 5 1 Calibrations Thermometer Calibration 5 2 Section 6 Before Requesting Service Troubleshooting Guide 6 1 ...

Page 5: ...ed to the evaporator coil LABOR COVERAGE Labor is covered to repair or replace defective components for two 2 years from the date of the original installation EXCLUSIONS FROM WARRANTY 1 Normal start up maintenance adjustments and cleaning 2 Interior cabinet light bulb 3 Repairs due to unauthorized modifications to the Refrigeration System Reach In Cabinet or the use of non standard parts without p...

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Page 7: ...100 F 38 C Allow space for air circulation in the refrigeration condensing unit compartment on refrigerators and freezers The minimum space requirements are 10 25 cm on top 4 10 cm at the back 4 10 cm on each side The floor must be strong enough to support the weight of the cabinet and product load CAUTION A fully loaded reach in cabinet can weigh more than 3 000 pounds Heat of Rejection All refri...

Page 8: ... weight of the cabinet apart from the skid 2 Install the legs or casters and torque them to 360 inch pounds Refer to the drawing at right 3 Return the cabinet to the upright position 4 Remove any remaining crating materials CAUTION If the cabinet was placed on its back while moving it or while removing the bottom shipping skid wait at least two hours after returning the cabinet to the upright posi...

Page 9: ... location NOTE The shelves may be located at any position in 1 increments Optimum spacing is one shelf near the bottom of the cabinet one shelf near center height and one shelf at eye level Refer to drawing 2 Install four clips per shelf one at each corner The shelf clips slip into the 3 8 holes and slide down 3 Make sure that the clips are level from side to side and from front to rear at each co...

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Page 11: ...ction Connect one end of the power line to the pigtail from the cabinet junction box Connect the other end to a properly sized electrical source As a rule the power lines must be enclosed inside a conduit secured to the power junction boxes on both ends CAUTION Power installation must be in compliance with the National Electrical Code and all applicable local and state codes WARNING Never use an e...

Page 12: ...p 5 20P 230 50 1 Glass Door KR 2GD 115 60 1 16 0 20 amp 5 20P 230 50 1 KR 3GD 115 208 230 60 1 Minimum circuit amps 15 3 20 amp Hard Wired 230 50 1 REACH IN FREEZER Model Voltage Phase Cycles Total Amps Maximum Fuse Size ANSI Electrical Plug Configuration KF 1 115 60 1 12 4 20 amp 5 15P 230 50 1 Full Door KF 2 115 60 1 16 20 amp 5 20 P 230 50 1 KF 3 115 208 230 60 1 Minimum circuit amps 15 8 20 am...

Page 13: ...ducts DEFROST SETTINGS The defrost timer is factory preset to defrost the evaporator coil each day at 2 00 AM 8 00 AM 2 00 PM and 8 00 PM If you wish to change the defrost times remove the pins from the outer dial and re insert them into the desired time slots Refer to drawing CAUTION Leave at least one hole between adjacent pins Defrost Time Clock Important Set the defrost timer to defrost the re...

Page 14: ...e accumulation occurs and the temperature is lower than the guidelines turn the control knob to a warmer setting CAUTION Allow the reach in to reach proper operating temperature before filling it with product Do not place hot or steaming foods in the cabinet Loading Shelves For maximum operating efficiency load the shelves with space between the stored items This allows air to circulate properly C...

Page 15: ...inish Alcohol based cleaners may damage the nylon door cams Interior Clean cabinet interior surfaces with warm water and baking soda applied with a cloth or sponge The shelves and shelf support standards can be removed without special tools to facilitate cleaning Wash door gaskets weekly with a mild soap and water solution followed by a fresh water rinse While cleaning check the door gaskets for p...

Page 16: ...n working around them CONDENSER CLEANING PROCEDURE Use this procedure to clean the condenser monthly 1 Remove and clean the filter with a mild soap and water solution 2 Clean the outside of the condenser with a soft brush or a vacuum with a brush attachment Clean from top to bottom not side to side Be careful not to bend the condenser fins 3 Shine a flashlight through the condenser to check for di...

Page 17: ...osed to the front face of the cabinet re tighten the screws 4 Re install the hinge covers GLASS DOOR ADJUSTMENT To adjust the spring tension 1 Locate the adjustment bushing on the hinges This bushing is on top of the hinge for right hand doors and on the bottom for left hand doors 2 Insert a small nail 1 8 into a hole in the adjustment bushing Wind the bushing clockwise until the pin can be remove...

Page 18: ...d height and compare the readings If the thermometer requires adjustment follow the procedure below 1 Gently pry off the clear thermometer cover lens with a small flat bladed screwdriver 2 While carefully holding the dial indicator needle with one hand turn the slotted center pivot with a flat bladed screwdriver Turn clockwise to decrease the reading and counterclockwise to increase the reading 3 ...

Page 19: ...orator coil iced over Turn unit off and allow coil to defrost Make sure thermostat is not set too cold Also check gasket condition Cabinet temperature Thermostat set too high Set thermostat to lower temperature is too high Poor air circulation in cabinet Re arrange product to allow proper air circulation Exterior thermometer is out of calibration Re calibrate thermometer Excessive amount of warm p...

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Page 22: ...TN 38363 Phone 887 582 5086 Service Fax 901 847 5552 Web Site www manitowocice com ã2000 Manitowocâ Koolaire Litho in USA We reserve the right to make product improvements at any time Specifications and design are subject to change without notice ...

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