Randell FX-1-290, Operator'S Manual

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OM-FX SERIES

Installation

SELECTING A LOCATION FOR YOUR NEW UNIT

The following conditions should be considered when selecting a location for your unit:

1. 

Floor and Countertop Load: 

 The area on which the unit will rest must be level, free 

of vibration, and suitably strong enough to support the combined weights of the unit 

plus the maximum product load weight. 

2. 

Clearance

:  Clearance must be a combined total of at least 1” on back of unit for FX-

1RE(A)-290. Do not place any object that can block the ventilation exhaust from the 

machine compartment register. Area of equipment must be free of all combustible 

materials.

3. 

Ventilation

:  The air cooled self contained unit requires a sufficient amount of cool 

clean air.  Avoid surrounding your FX unit around other heat generating equipment 

and out of direct sunlight.  Also, avoid locating in an unheated room or where the 

room temperature may drop below 70° F or rise above 100° F.

INSTALLATION CHECKLIST

After the final location has been determined, refer to the following checklist prior to 

start-up:

1.  Check all exposed refrigeration lines to ensure that they are not kinked, dented, or 

rubbing together.

2.  Check that the condenser and evaporator fans rotate freely without striking any 

stationary members.

3.  Unit must be properly leveled; check all legs or casters to ensure they all are in 

contact with the floor while maintaining a level work surface.  Adjusting bullet 

feet heights or shimming casters may be necessary if the floor is not level.  NOTE:  

Damage to equipment may result if not followed.  Unified Brands is not responsible 

for damage to equipment if improperly installed.

4.  Allow unit time to cool down to temperature. If temperature adjustments are required, 

the control is located on the front panel.  Confirm that the unit is holding the desired 

temperature.  

5.  Refer to the front of this manual for serial number location. Please record this 

information in your manual on page 3 now. It will be necessary when ordering 

replacement parts or requesting warranty service.

6.  Before putting in food, allow your unit to operate for approximately two (2) hours so 

that interior of the unit is cooled down to storage temperature.

7.  Check drawer to ensure the drawer slides freely and fully extends along with seating 

into the cabinet properly when closed.

ELECTRICAL SUPPLY

Any wiring should be done by a qualified electrician in accordance with all national and 

local electrical codes.  A properly wired and grounded outlet will assure proper operation.  

Please consult the data tag attached to the compressor to ascertain the correct electrical 

requirements.  Supply voltage and amperage requirements are located on the serial 

number tag (see page 2 for location). 

FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTALLATION 
GUIDELINES AND RECOMMENDATIONS MAY 
VOID THE WARRANTY ON YOUR UNIT.

IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOUR UNIT HAS 
ITS OWN DEDICATED LINE.  CONDENSING 
UNITS ARE DESIGNED TO OPERATE WITH 
A VOLTAGE FLUCTUATION OF PLUS OR 
MINUS 10% OF THE VOLTAGE INDICATED 
ON THE UNIT DATA TAG.  BURN OUT OF A 
CONDENSING UNIT DUE TO EXCEEDING 
VOLTAGE LIMITS WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.

THE DANFOSS CONTROLLER HAS LOW 
VOLTAGE PROTECTION AND WILL NOT 
OUTPUT VOLTAGE TO THE COMPRESSOR IF 
VOLTAGE IS LESS THAN 104V.