VGM,
Installation
L O C A T I O N
The refrigerated merchandisers have been designed for use only in air conditioned stores where temperature and humidity are maintained at or below 75°F and 55% relative humidity. DO NOT allow air conditioning, electric fans, ovens, open doors or windows (etc.) to create air currents around the merchandiser, as this will impair its correct operation.
Product temperature should always be maintained at a constant and proper temperature. This means that from the time the product is received, through storage, preparation and display, the temperature of the product must be controlled to maximize life of the product.
UNCRATING THE STAND
Place the fixture as close to its permanent position as possible. Remove the top of the crate. Detach the walls from each other and remove from the skid. Unbolt the case from the skid. The fixture can now be lifted off the crate skid. Lift only at base of stand!
EXTERIOR LOADING
These models have not been structurally designed to support excessive external loading. Do not walk on their tops; This could cause serious personal injury and damage to the fixture.
DANGER!
IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE RAISING GLASS!
HEX SCREWS ALONG CLAMSHELL MAY HAVE LOOSENED DURING SHIPPING!! RETIGHTEN ALL CLAMSHELL SCREWS BEFORE OPENING GLASS!
RETIGHTEN GLASS AFTER CASE IS BROUGHT TO OPERATING TEMPERATURE FOR THE FIRST TIME!
During shipment, the lubricant inside the cylinders may have settled. This settling may cause excessive or uneven tension on the glassÑto the point of breakage. To avoid any damage, please follow these three easy steps:
1.Slowly raise and lower each glass section 6 times to a height of 6".
2.Increase the height to 12", and raise and lower the glass 6 more times.
3.Finally raise the glass to itÕs full extension, and lower.
These steps should release any settled lubricant within the cylinders, and prevent any stress on the front glass.
SETTING AND JOINING
The sectional construction of these models enable them to be joined in line to give the effect of one continuous display. A joint trim kit is supplied with each joint.
L E V E L I N G
IMPORTANT! IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT CASES BE LEVELED FROM FRONT TO BACK AND SIDE TO SIDE PRIOR TO JOINING. A LEVEL CASE IS NECESSARY TO INSURE PROPER OPERATION, WATER DRAIN- AGE, GLASS ALIGNMENT, AND OPERATION OF THE HINGES SUPPORTING THE GLASS. LEVELING THE CASE CORRECTLY WILL SOLVE MOST HINGE OP- ERATION PROBLEMS.
NOTE: A. To avoid removing concrete flooring, begin lineup leveling from the highest point of the store floor.
B. When wedges are involved in a lineup, set them first.
All cases were leveled and joined prior to shipment to insure the closest possible fit when cases are joined in the field. When joining, use a carpenterÕs level and shim legs accordingly. Case must be raised correctly, under legs where support is best, to prevent damage to case.
1.Check level of floor where cases are to be set. De- termine the highest point of the floor; cases will be set off this point.
2.Set first case, and adjust legs over the highest part of the floor so that case is level. Prevent damage Ð case must be raised under leg or by use of 2x6 or 2x4 leg brace. Remove side and back leg braces after case is set.
3.Set second case as close as possible to the first case, and level case to the first using the instructions in step one.
4.Apply masking tape 1/8" in from end of case on inside and outside rear mullion on both cases to be joined.
5.Apply liberal bead of case joint sealant (butyl) to dot-
ted area shown in (Fig.2, #1) of first case. Apply heavy amount to cover entire shaded area.
DO NOT USE PERMAGUM!
It is the contractor's responsibility to install case(s) according to local construction and health codes.
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