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Walk-In Cooler & Freezer 
Installation/Maintenance 
& Owner’s Instructions

For All W. A. Brown & Son, Inc. Models

W.A. Brown & Son, Inc.

209 Long Meadow Drive • Salisbury, NC 28147

Phone: 704-636-5131 • Fax: 704-637-0919

Website: www.wabrown.com

Summary of Contents for Cooler & Freezer

Page 1: ...ooler Freezer Installation Maintenance Owner s Instructions For All W A Brown Son Inc Models W A Brown Son Inc 209 Long Meadow Drive Salisbury NC 28147 Phone 704 636 5131 Fax 704 637 0919 Website www wabrown com ...

Page 2: ... Service 15 Membrane Roof Cap for Outdoor Units 7 8 Multiple Compartment Installation 6 7 Quick Set Roof Cap Curb Installation 13 Replacing a Pressure Relief Port 22 Receiving and Uncrating 1 Replacing Door Gasket 20 Replacing Door Heater Cable 19 Replacing the Digital Thermometer 22 Replacement Parts Ordering 15 Terminology 1 Top Panel Installation 6 10 Trouble Shooting Guide 26 Wall Panel Instal...

Page 3: ...und please contact the factory as soon as possible Locate accessories box for buttons assembly wrench and a drawing Panels that have a PVC protective covering on the metal skins should have the PVC removed as the panel is selected for installation This will make removal of the PVC easier It is recommended to use two people to handle panels For door sections and larger panels a dolly or pallet jack...

Page 4: ...llation of floor panels Installation of the floor may begin when the floor leveling is complete Refer to the floor panel layout drawing which has been furnished with the walk in Begin installing the floor with an end panel Continue until all panels are set and are level Engage all cam locks as the panels are installed Recheck levelness of the floor panels after all are complete Warning Position th...

Page 5: ...t or a siliconesealant Not provided by WAB 7 Seal all joints between sections of spline similarly to above 8 Locate and install metal NSF cove molding after walls are installed Figure 2 Figure 3 Ramset Studs or Screws NSF Cove Molding is either 5 1 2 high or 2 1 2 high Floor spline is either 4 1 4 high or 1 5 8 high Cam Lock Installation All panels are connected with a mechanical Cam lock which is...

Page 6: ...s Walk In Warning When W A Brown does not provide the insulated floor check carefully before installing the walk in for appropriate thermal breaks Severe floor heaving problems occur when floors are not adequately insulated Consult the W A Brown Working Data Catalog for details PVC Panel Track Layout Required where no insulated floor is ordered from Brown 1 Mark the exact area the walk in will occ...

Page 7: ...ner to corner and adjust if neces sary Check that walls are plumb with a 4 spirit level and adjust if necessary 6 The angle brackets on the interior of the door section must be secured to the floor after the door is plumb Warning If the wall panels have not been properly leveled and squared the top panels will not align and gapping or stair stepping will occur This should be corrected before attem...

Page 8: ...sition 2 Place the first Tee panel into position noting the position of the male edge Reference drawing 3 Install the partition wall and lock into place Make sure that all wall panels are even at the top 4 Continue to install all wall and corner panels Panels should be installed so that a corner panel is the last wall panel to be installed Be sure to engage all cam locking devices in each wall pan...

Page 9: ...penetrated with a drill bit or with metal shears for holes too large to drill Seal around all lines after installation These penetrations must be sealed on the outside as well as the inside of the hole with silicon to prevent moisture entering the walk in Sealant not provided by W A Brown Membrane Roof Cap Installation of Membrane Roof Cap For Outside Units Position single piece membrane over the ...

Page 10: ...tes in accordance with specifica tions Unfold Duro Last membrane over tab Continue unfolding until next 3 fastening tab appears Repeat above procedure until entire sheet is fastened in place Make sure to have 6 overhang on each side before starting fastening Protusions During the aforementioned procedure make cutouts in the Duro Last membrane for protusions Fasten around cutouts with Duro Last app...

Page 11: ...with a 25 or 1 4 bead of material before locking the panels together This will assure a good seal Complete this process with the installation of each panel Only the exterior fiber cement skins need to be caulked No caulking is required on the interior gasketed surfaces Painting Fiber Cement Flashing for Fiber Cement coolers and freezers will be factory primed and will require on site final paintin...

Page 12: ...can be used In these cases it is imperative to properly install the rod assembly provided to properly support the ceiling panels and keep them from sagging Failure to do so may result in an unsatisfactory installation 15 5 Not Applicable When ceiling is not supported on both sides Figure 12 Warning Top design is for zero load Warranty may be void if top is walked on or other load is placed on top ...

Page 13: ... Off Walk In Coolers and Freezers Prior to the arrival of your Drop Off Walk In you are responsible for assuring that the concrete slab is the appro priate size thickness and level Remember that the Drop Off unit comes on metal runners which will affect the height of the floor Upon arrival visually inspect the Walk In for dents scratches and other issues Unload the Walk In and position properly Fi...

Page 14: ...l Checks Before Operation 1 If the door has a threshold plate secure it to the floor with the screws that are provided These screws are supplied by W A Brown and are taped to the door handle 2 Check the door for alignment and proper operation Check tightness of the door when it is shut The use of magnetic gaskets eliminates the need for the positive style door latch to be snug A little play is acc...

Page 15: ...ualified electrician for all your wiring needs Refer to wiring diagram included in this manual Warning Never penetrate rubber roof cap with exception of rubber grommet unit mounting screws 13 Cut Out Opening 2nd Piece Wood Curb Rubber Roof Cap Base Handles Refrig eration Unit Copper Drain Line Outlet 3 4 PVC Drain Line with Armor Flex Drain Line Clamps 1 Make sure Walk in top is completely clean o...

Page 16: ...h petroleum jelly Care should be used to keep dirt and trash out of the hinge To help prevent moisture accumulating in the insulation be sure to replace missing plug buttons Additional buttons are shipped with each order Warning If you observe any abnormal or unsafe conditions you should contact your maintenance manager to have this condition corrected Cleaning of Stucco Aluminum Galvalume Plus Th...

Page 17: ...frigeration technician See exact detail regarding labor warranty if you have purchased the optional one year labor warranty Of course repairs that are covered under warranty will be handled at no charge to you Expenses that result from calls not covered under warranty such as fuses blown or a unit not plugged in will be invoiced to the person asking for the service call Replacement Parts For best ...

Page 18: ...on request This warranty does not apply to drains drain heaters electrical circuits which are external to the refrigeration equip ment fuses adjustments to temperature controls pressure controls or time clocks This warranty does not cover travel time truck charges mileage charges or waiting time It is the responsibility of the end user to select or contract the service company to effect the above ...

Page 19: ...nd lower Door 120 Door Strap Mark 1248 Spring Hinge Instructions for Door Hinge Pin replacement See Figure 16 Top View 10 Approx Rotate Pin until it is in this approximate position 45 Approx Back of Strap View For Offset Hinge Pin is rotated 180 Degrees Adjusting Door Closer See Figure 17 Jamb Roller Hook Lip Lever Door 1 32 Clearance Warning Door Closure lever must remain horizontal when door is ...

Page 20: ...oor section is 115 60 1 with the exception of the digital thermometer when used The wiring from the low voltage side of the class 2 transformer is 12 volts Wiring from the line side of the trans former 115 60 1 phase Door Sections are UL Approved DOOR SECTION CUT AWAY Figure 18 Replacement Keys Should replacement keys be required call our Customer Service Department with your serial number see pag...

Page 21: ...ater cover 3 8 Remove the threshold 6 and peel the tape off the cover channel 9 to the bottom of the threshold 9 Tape the heater cable in the groove around the door jamb and run the leads in to junction box 10 Replace the stainless steel heater covers 3 and the threshold plate 6 Install all screws securely 11 Connect the electricity and turn on the circuit breaker 12 Allow 15 minutes for the heate...

Page 22: ... work toward the bottom pressing the gasket into the groove 6 The gasket will be longer than the door leaf Take a pair of scissors and cut the gasket off to match the length of the door leaf 7 Slide the magnet out of the gasket and cut 1 2 to 3 4 off the magnet 8 Push the magnet in place Check the top corner to make sure that the gasket meets at the top 9 Place the vinyl plug in the bottom of the ...

Page 23: ...s the light switch mounted in it Measure from the center of the switch up 15 1 2 on center with switch and mark Installation onto other panels must be clear of locking devices and any other special applications Center punch so that the Drill Motor will not lead off as the hole is produced Using a 7 16 diameter drill bit produce a through hole Using a 7 8 diameter drill bit enlarge the outside 7 16...

Page 24: ...ard for vapor proof light 3 Plastic coated glass globe for vapor proof light Replacing A Pressure Relief Port After determining the pressure relief port is defective use the following guidelines NOTE THE HEATER IS NOT AVAILABLE SEPARATELY 1 Turn off the electrical supply to the pressure relief port 2 Remove the inside and outside louvers and remove any sealant that might be holding the port in pla...

Page 25: ...n box insert a sharp pointed tool into the box marked 1 Apply pressure downward to open the wire termination opening in the box marked Black Insert Black wire and release tool The spring loaded insert should now have a tight connection on the wire If the wire pulls out repeat procedure until the wire will not pull out under hand pulled pressure 4 Repeat step 3 except for box marked 2 and White wir...

Page 26: ...Figure 30 24 ...

Page 27: ...ect Check current replace overload protector Check ventilation or restriction in system Check refrigerant charge fix leak if req d Fix leak add charge Repair or replace Determine cause defrost manually Determine location remove Clean condenser Check wiring diagram Differential too close widen Reduce charge Recover and recharge Fix leak add refrigerant Clean contacts or replace relay Determine reas...

Page 28: ... not completed to the point where the display flases once the unit will automatically revert back to the temperature display mode and to the factory settings for HSP LSP without acknowledging any new set values Normal Operation Following successful programming if at any time the temperature within the cooler or freezer travels beyond the set limits HSP or LSP the display will flash and the alarm w...

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