GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The SEA FROST DC 5000 is a cold storage refrigeration system powered by a 1/2 horsepower permanent magnet direct current
BREAK-IN PERIOD.
REFER TO THE START UP PROCEDURE IN THE BEGINNING OF THIS MANUAL. EVERY TIME THE SYSTEM IS RESTARTED FROM WARM, CHECK TO BE SURE IT IS COOLING BEFORE OPERATING THE COMPRESSOR EXTENSIVELY. THIS IS YOUR SYSTEM. SIMPLE OBSERVATIONS OF YOUR SYSTEM AND OPERATING CAUTION WILL PREVENT DAMAGE THAT COULD COST YOU MONEY.
OPERATION
1.This system is
2.Check the battery switch position and voltage readings before starting.
3.Start the DC 5000 by turning on the thermostat. The red indicator light should light, indicating
4.If the battery system is fitted with an amp/hr meter you will notice the DC 5000 compressor drawing about 45 amps/hr (12 volts) for the first few minutes dropping to 35 amps/hr for the remainder of the cycle.
5.After 10 minutes of operation, check for a drop in the cold plate temperature by feeling the plate with your hand. If no noticeable cooling has occurred, turn off the thermostat. Check the charge level (See checking the refrigerant charge section) and check the water flow. TO PROTECT THE COMPRESSOR, DO NOT OPERATE the system if this temperature drop is not noted. CALL US AT
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