PLACING AND INSTALLING THE EQUIPMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
THIS UNIT CANNOT BE INSTALLED IN ENVIRONMENTS WITH EXPLOSIVE GASES. THE EQUIPMENT IS
DESIGNED ONLY FOR INDOOR OPERATION.
The unit must be located in an indoor environment where the ambient is maintained less than 75oF/55%RH.
For the correct performance of the refrigerating system, it is very important to leave at least 10 cm (4") of free space both at the sides and back to allow proper air circulation.
Care must be taken to ensure that air drafts around the cooler are kept to a minimum. A minimum space must be kept between the cooler and air sources such as air conditioner supply or return grilles, vent hoods, appliance condenser air intake and discharge, outside doors, fans, or other air movement devices (Fig.2).
The following horizontal distance should be considered minimums unless special precautions are taken to prevent interruption of the VM air curtain:
5’ from appliance condenser air intake and discharge, 10’ from air conditioner supply or return grilles, 10’ from vent hood,
15’ from open doors
The location of the cooler must be kept away from sources of heat and humidity including direct sunlight (Fig.3), toasters, ovens, coffee warmers, other appliances condenser air discharge, infrared heaters, or other heat generating appliances.
The unit should be leveled prior to operation.
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Figure 3
The unit must have casters, 6” legs, or sealed to the floor per NSF guidelines as shown in Figure 4A and 4B.
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