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CAREFULLY READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS

.  This manual provides instructions in how to best locate, 

operate, and maintain this equipment.  
It is recommended to keep this manual for any future reference.

 

 
APPLICATION 

 

The VM series of coolers have a sanitation listing permitting the merchandising of packaged food and 
beverage  product.    The  unit  must  be  located  in  an  indoor  environment  where  the  ambient  must  be 
maintained less than 75

o

F/55%RH. 

 

PRODUCT REGISTRATION 
 

Write down the Serial number of your new unit for future reference. The Serial Number is found on the 
data plate located on the back of the unit.

 

 

MODEL: ________________________

 

 

SERIAL NUMBER: _______________ 

 
DIRECTIONS FOR STORAGE AND HANDLING THE EQUIPMENT  
 

STORAGE OF THE EQUIPMENT 

 

 

If the equipment will be kept in storage, it is suggested to keep it in its original packing. 

 

In case you need your equipment to be inactive for a long period of time after being used, verify that it 
has been unplugged. After cleaning it thoroughly with a damp cloth, lukewarm water and neutral soap 
and carefully drying it, cover it with a polyethylene film or similar waterproof material.

 

 

UNCRATING 

 
The following procedure is recommended for uncrating the unit:  
Remove the outer package by carefully cutting the shrink wrap and removing the 4 corner posts and top 
lid.

 

 

Inspect for concealed damage.  Immediately file a claim with the freight carrier if there is damage. 
Move your unit as close to the final location as possible before removing the wooden skid.

 

 
MOVING THE EQUIPMENT 

 

 

The  unit  is  constructed  to  facilitate  using  a  forklift  to  handle  it.  (Fig.  1) 
Use this handling means to move the equipment as close as possible to the 
location where it will be installed. 

 

 

IMPORTANT: Never push, pull or strike the front or side glass. 

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Summary of Contents for VM12

Page 1: ...ge Air 3779 Champion Blvd Winston Salem NC 27105 www beverage air com INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL VM2 VM7 VM12 VM18 Congratulations You have just purchased the finest commercial refrigeration available ...

Page 2: ... Beverage Air cooler when installed correctly and properly maintained will give you many years of trouble free operation WARNING USE THIS APPLIANCE FOR ITS INTENDED PURPOSE AS DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following Use this appliance for its intended purpose as described in this Owner Manual This refrigerator mu...

Page 3: ...storage it is suggested to keep it in its original packing In case you need your equipment to be inactive for a long period of time after being used verify that it has been unplugged After cleaning it thoroughly with a damp cloth lukewarm water and neutral soap and carefully drying it cover it with a polyethylene film or similar waterproof material UNCRATING The following procedure is recommended ...

Page 4: ...ir 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 1...

Page 5: ...rical output IMPORTANT NOTICE PLUG THE EQUIPMENT INDEPENDENTLY TO A LOAD CENTER WITH AN APPROPRIATE CIRCUIT BREAKER ACCORDING TO THE NAMEPLATE AMPS POSITIONING SHELVES The shelves and holders have been fixed to the inside floor of the unit to prevent their loss during transportation Insert the shelf brackets in the pilaster notches making sure they are at the same level such that the shelves remai...

Page 6: ... front of the unit In order to achieve the desired product temperature the electronic control is factory adjusted to turn off the refrigeration system at 35ºF and start it at 39 5ºF When you plug the unit in the control display will illuminate However there is a start up delay of 2 minutes before the compressor s are energized This delay avoids the possibility that during a power failure the compr...

Page 7: ...frozen it can be thawed by emptying the cabinet of product and removing power until the coil is clear CONDENSATION EVAPORATOR TRAY When the equipment operates condensed water from the environment is collected on the evaporator During each off cycle the water drains to the evaporator tray located at the bottom of the unit where it is evaporated using the heat from the refrigeration system SLIDING C...

Page 8: ...irect water jets on the unit Fig 9 Do not allow the electronic control to be adjusted by customers or unqualified personnel For any adjustment you must contact your distributor Verify that the hot air stream from the condenser towards the back of the unit is not directed to other refrigeration units which would compromise their operation Under no circumstance should you block the front grille of t...

Page 9: ...rature parts CLEANING THE CONDENSER COIL IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION Condensers accumulate dirt and require regular cleaning Dirty condensers result in compressor failure product loss and lost sales which are not covered by warranty If you keep the condenser s clean you will minimize your service expense and lower your electrical costs The following is a step by step guideline for the cleaning ...

Page 10: ...the equipment model and serial number If replacing parts is required do it through your distributor WARNING Always ask for original spare parts AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR _____________________________________ COMMERCIAL NAME _____________________________________ ADDRESS _____________________________________ TELEPHONE _____________________________________ E MAIL _____________________________________ ...

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