Southeast Cooler Corporation POLAR TEMP 1000AD, Assembly, Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Polar Temp is committed to continuous material and product improvements. 

This manual is subject to modification without notice without incurring re-

sponsibility for previously sold merchandisers and components.
Thank you for purchasing from Polar Temp.
Polar Temp merchandisers are individually inspected and carefully packaged 

to ensure each unit arrives without damage.

Install the merchandiser for customer convenience, easy access and 

maximum exposure. The location must provide good ventilation for the 

refrigeration system. 

DO NOT BLOCK AIRFLOW TO THE CONDENSING UNIT.

•  Upon receipt, immediately inspect the merchandiser for any evidence of 

shipping damage while the delivery truck driver is there. If the merchandiser is 

damaged, document damage on the bill of lading and give the driver a copy. 

Notify the delivering carrier immediately and request a damage inspection 

and claim. Polar Temp is not responsible for damage to merchandisers 

during transit. A merchandiser damaged in transit is the delivering carrier’s 

responsibility.

•  Remove plastic stretch wrap and merchandiser corner protectors. The 

wooden skid is removed by extracting the hex head screws holding it to the 

merchandiser bottom

•  The merchandiser should be moved in an upright position. If the merchandiser 

is tilted past 45 degrees, it is recommended that it not be used for a time 

equal to the time it was tilted. This will allow the compressor lubricant to drain 

back to normal position.

INSPECTION AND UNPACKING

INSTALLATION

•  Outdoor merchandisers should be placed on a flat, level surface allowing 

water drainage away from merchandiser. The surface should also be strong 

enough to support the merchandiser with a load of ice. Be sure to check the 

load capacity of the merchandiser prior to installation. If the merchandiser 

is not level, the self-closing doors on upright models may not close or seal 

properly.

•  It is essential that auto-defrost models be placed on a level surface or tipped 

to the rear slightly to allow defrost drain pan water to drain properly. If defrost 

water does not drain, it will freeze in the drain pan which can eventually cause 

the fans to seize.

•  Auto-defrost models should be installed leaving sufficient distance behind 

the merchandiser to prevent the evaporator drain hose from being kinked or 

hose opening from being obstructed.