Chapter 2: INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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CHAPTER 2

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Section I. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF EQUIPMENT

2-1. Unloading the Equipment

b. Servicing.

(1) Perform the quarterly preventive mainte-

a. The crated panels and components of the pre-

nance services (para 3-7).

fabricated refrigerators may be shipped either by

(2) Lubricate all latches and hinges (para 3-4).

tractor-trailer or rail. The operator and organiza-

(3) Wipe all moisture from doors and door gas-

tional maintenance personnel will remove all tie-

kets.

down cables, strapping, blocking, and the like, which

secure the crated or skid-mounted components to the

2-4. Installation and Setting-Up Instructions

bed of the carrier. Refer to figure 2-1 and remove all

a. The refrigerator must be setup on a flat, level

tie-downs and blocking.

surface or platform capable of withstanding 250

b. Use a suitable lifting device of sufficient capaci-

pounds per square foot. It is desirable to pick a

ty, and remove the crated or skid-mounted compo-

shaded area to increase the efficiency of the re-

nents from the bed of the carrier.

frigerator.

b. The refrigerator maybe setup inside or outside

2-2. Unpacking the Refrigerator

a shed or building.

Remove banding, crating, and blocking, being ex-

c. Set up the refrigerator in the numerical sequ-

tremely careful not to damage the panels. If skid

ence as illustrated in figure 2-2 commencing with a

mounted, cut the strapping and remove cushioning

corner panel A. Assembly may commence in both

and spacers. Unpack separately packed components

directions, ending with a corner panel A. It may be

from the container. Remove tape from drains,

necessary to remove a corner panel to facilitate in-

switches, and power receptacles.

stallation of the last wall panel B.

d. Fasten the refrigerator panels together as in-

2-3. Inspecting and Servicing Equipment

structed in figure 2-3.

a. Inspecting.

2-5. Installation of Separately Packed

(1) Make a complete visual inspection of all com-

Components

ponent parts of the prefabricated refrigerator for

loss of parts or damage which may have occurred

a. Install the ramp in its proper location shown in

during shipment.

figure 2-2.

(2) Tighten all loose mounting hardware and

b. Install the floor racks in their proper position in

replace damaged or missing parts. Inspect for a clog-

the refrigerator.

c. Refer to figure 2-4 and install the light as in-

ged drain strainer. Make certain all latches are in

proper working condition.

structed.

(3) Before placing any panel in position, make

d. Refer to figure 2-4 and install the thermometer

certain all panel hooks rotate freely and are rotated

as instructed.

fully counterclockwise. Remove all foreign material

e. Install tape over panel joints in figure 1-2. Tape

from panel fastener recesses and make sure hooks

should be installed on roof joints first and then the

are not damaged or bent. Lubricate as necessary.

wall and floor.

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