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MINUS

40

MINUS40 (PTY) Ltd Head Office: 8 Manhattan Street | Airport Industria Ext 2 | Western Cape 

Tel: +27 (0) 21 386 2290 | E-mail: service@minus40.co.za

MINUS40 MED75GHD Instruction Manual

Medical Fridge

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHECKLIST

SYMPTOM

CHECK

 

The unit does not run & the 
controller or fans do not work 
or the lights are off

 

Make sure the unit is plugged in

 

Check for a tripped circuit breaker

 

Unit does not run, but the 
controller is on

 

Check the temperature setting on the controller

 

Unplug the unit, wait two hours and plug it in. If you hear it running, a 
problem is causing the compressor to overheat

 

Check if the evaporator fan is running

 

Listen if the compressor ever runs. If not the compressor might be faulty

 

Unit is not cold enough

 

Check the temperature setting

 

Assure that there is enough room for airflow in the fridge.

 

Check for airflow restrictions in front and at the back of the grille.

 

Clean the condenser coils

 

Check the door seal

 

Unit is too cold

 

Check the temperature setting

 

Unit is noisy

 

Hissing and popping sounds are normal. 

 

Check that the fridge is level

 

Unit runs continuously

 

Check the door seals

 

Clean Condensor

 

In the event of a breakdown

 

Disconnect the fridge from power supply. Contact your supplier for 
advice.

 

Temperature control 

 

Minus40 refrigerator regulates air temperature to control the product 
temperature.

 

The running temperature of the refrigerators is factory pre-set at a range 
between 2°C to 8°C air temperature. It is factory pre-set with a built-in 
defrost sequence of a maximum of 15 minutes every 2 Hours to remove 
ice build-up from the evaporator coil.

 

During these defrost cycles air temperature can exceed 8°C for a very 
short time, but product temperature will remain in the safe vaccine 
temperature range between 2°C to 8°C.

WARNING

WARNING: THIS UNIT HAS A HYDROCARBON REFRIGERANT, ANY 
REFRIGERATION REPAIR OR ELECTRICAL REPAIR WORK MUST 
ONLY BE CARRIED OUT BY A SUITABLE QUALIFIED PERSON.
• 

Do not damage the refrigeration circuit, if you do so, open a 
window immediately to ventilate the area and seek assistance 
from a qualified professional to repair.   

• 

This  appliance  may  contain  a  flammable  gas  within  its  sealed 
refrigeration system. As such it is mandatory that the cabinet 
is serviced, and at end-of-life, recycled, by a professional 
organisation/skilled person who have the necessary qualifications, 
certificates, and expertise to do so. If in doubt, contact Minus40.

• 

The appliance must only be charged with the refrigerant indicated 
on the rating label; such refrigerant must be obtained from an 
authorized supplier. To use another type of refrigerant would be 
dangerous and is not permitted under any circumstances. 

• 

The room into which the unit is to be installed must be well 
ventilated and free from sources of ignition. It must not be in a 
position where refrigerant could gather in the event of a leak. If it 
is below ground level, then extra precautions may be necessary, 
and an expert should be consulted

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