Brown and Son WA Cooler & Freezer manual

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    Walk-In Cooler & Freezer Installation/Maintenance & Owner’s Instructions For All W . A. Brown & Son, Inc. Models W .A. Brown & Son, Inc. 209 Long Meadow Drive • Salisbur y , NC 28147 Phone: 704-636-5131 • Fax: 704-637-0919 W ebsite: www .wabrown.com[...]

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    T able of Contents Page No. Cam Lock Installation ............................................................................3 Door Section Maintenance ............................................................17-19 Drop Off (factory assembled) W alk-Ins ................................................1 1 Duro-Last Roof Cap Installation ........[...]

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    Receiving and Uncrating Congratulations! Y ou have purchased a brand new W .A. Brown & Son, Inc. W alk-In Cooler or Freezer . T o ensure proper set-up and many years of trouble free use, read and follow these instructions carefully before and during installation. This manual covers the basic installation of a standard walk-in. See sheets enclos[...]

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    Floor Pr eparation and Installation Installation instructions are provided for walk-ins with insulated floor panels or walk-ins set on spline. Instructions are also provided for the application of walk-ins in areas requiring adherence to wind or seismic loads. W arning! A level walk-in is essential. If the floor is not level, the vertical panels wi[...]

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    3 Floorless W alk-In Layout Floor Spline Layout and Installation W arning! When W. A. Brown does not provide the insulated floor , check carefully before installing the walk-in for appropriate thermal breaks. Severe floor heaving problems occur when floors are not adequately insulated. Consult the W . A. Brown Working Data Catalog for details. 1. M[...]

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    Installation of floor panels secured for seismic and wind - exterior applications After the floor is installed per the instructions above, obtain the hardware and tools for the application of “T apcon” anchors. 1. 1/4" “T apcon” Phillips flat head anchors or equal 2. “T apcon” drill bit; 3/16" x 6 1/2" (No. 790-1036 or eq[...]

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    W all Panel Installation See separate instructions for installation if box has multiple compartments (page 6-7) with a “T ee” panel. 1. Start installation at the corner panel nearest the door or , if cooler is to be installed in a corner , start with the corner located on the inside. (See Figure 7) Place the first corner panel into position. Be[...]

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    T op Panel Installation Standard W alk-In: Begin installation of top panels at either end. 1. Check the drawing sent with the walk-in and assemble the top as indicated on this drawing. See Figure #8 for typical top layout. 2. Do not lock the top panels to the wall panels until all panels are positioned and aligned. If top is too large to shift (on [...]

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    3. After the floor panels are installed and level, erect the partition wall panels. 4. After this the partition wall can be set in place and locked. 5. Position the remaining wall panels and lock them all down. 6. The top panels should be installed with the “T ee” Section first, then work toward the ends until all the tops are installed. 7. The[...]

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    • Repeat this procedure on all four sides. • T rim extra material prior to sealing. • Cut, fold, and glue roof membrane using contact cement (not provided) • Position flashing to corner and form to fit by applying hand pressure to outside edges. Secure the corner flashing to the sidewalls. Install to existing wall • Allow membrane to exte[...]

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    9 Fiber Cement Finish Panels Installation Fiber Cement panels are available in vertical siding and smooth styles. Smooth Fiber Cement is designed to have a Stucco finish applied in the field or to be painted. V ertical siding style is meant to be field painted to more closely match existing construction. See instructions below on painting Fiber Cem[...]

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    10 T op Panel Installation Indoor walk-ins with dimensions of more than 15' 5" in both length and width (Figure #1 1) must have some type support for ceiling panels. Exterior beams, interior beams or column supports can be used. In these cases, it is imperative to properly install the rod assembly provided to properly support the ceiling [...]

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    11 T op Panel T rim Installation Installation of 1/2" x 5" T rim on T op Panels • T rim is used to finish off all W alk-In Cooler and Freezers other than Drop-Off units and is left to the installer , as not all field conditions are identical. T rim is packed with each shipment (as required) from W . A. Brown. • Install corner trim pie[...]

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    EZ Pack Installation Instructions (See Installation Guide taped to top of each unit.) Installing the Refrigeration System A qualified technician should install the refrigeration. Contact the dealer from who you purchased your W alk-In for a qualified technician. Carefully raise refrigeration system to top of walk-in. Insert projecting sleeve of eva[...]

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    Roof Cap & Curb Installation (Figure #14) Wiring the Door Heater , Lights & Windows All freezers and some coolers are shipped with a 120V peripheral heater around the door to eliminate condensate and keep the door frame and jamb from “sweating”. Likewise most freezer windows are also designed with a 120V heater for the same reason. V ap[...]

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    14 Housekeeping and Safety Housekeeping and Safety Recommendations Please use caution when inside any walk-in. The floor may become slippery if allowed to become wet or greasy . T o provide user safety , to maintain optimum performance and long life of this product, we recommend regularly reviewing the following procedures with anyone that may ente[...]

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    15 How T o Call for Service Repair After your W . A. Brown & Son, Inc. Walk-in has been correctly installed, and the refrigeration system properly connect- ed your new W alk-in should provide you years of uninterrupted service. Should your Walk-In ever require service, please have the following information available upon initiating a service ca[...]

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    16 LIFETIME LIMITED CABINET W ARRANTY W . A Brown & Son, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser , the full foamed-in-place aluminum and stainless steel panels manufactured and sold by it, to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for life from the date of original installation by an authorized representat[...]

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    17 Instructions for removing Door Leaf with Spring Loaded Hinges (See Figure #15) 1. Open Door to dwell position, stopping at approx. 120˚. 2. Put mark on floor to indicate position of Door . See sketch. 3. Lift Door off frame. 4. T o replace Door , line up Door with mark on the floor . 5. Place Hex Hole in hinge straps over Hex Rods and lower Doo[...]

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    18 Description Of Numbered Door Section Components 1. V apor Proof Light (use standard light bulb, maximum 100 watts) with plastic coated glass 2. Electrical Junction Box 3. Door Closer 4. T emperature Indicating Device (Dial Shown) 5. Light Switch With Neon Pilot Light 6. Door Latch Assembly 7. Heater Cable 8. Door Hinge 9. Threshold Plate 10. Dra[...]

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    Guidelines For Replacing Door Heater Cable If door jamb is sweating or icing, you need to use the following guidelines. 1. Check the circuit breaker to see if it is in the on position and functioning properly . 2. Check the heater cable (#1) for current at the junction box. 3. T urn the circuit breaker off that supplies electricity to the heater ca[...]

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    Relacing Door Gasket 1. Open the door to a 90˚ angle. Using two people, lift the door leaf from the hinges and place it horizontally across two saw bucks or similar supports. (CAUTION: When removing door leaf from door section use caution not to dislodge the hinge pins.) See page 17 if this occurs. 2. Start at the bottom of the door removing the o[...]

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    Replacing Flush Dial Thermometer Dial Thermometer: Complete Field Replacement - Flush Mount in Figure #22 Locate thermometer to be replaced. From inside of box, cut wire tie holding bulb. Remove screws from flange face with screw driver . Work flange free from section. A putty knife works well for this purpose. Applying uniform pressure, pull bulb [...]

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    Replacing The Digital Thermometer T urn off breaker before disconnecting wires. If the thermometer does not register correctly you will need to check the following: 1. Check the voltage on the load side of the transformer . It should be 12 volts. 2. If the voltage is not 12 volts on the load side of the transformer , check the line side to confirm [...]

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    Electrical Hook-Up to Junction Box 23 Figure #26 Inside of Junction Box Electrical Hook-Up to Junction Box 1. Connect incoming conduit to 3/4 diameter hole on right side of junction box. 2. Selection of conduit type, connection method and wire type in accordance with local codes. Responsibility of installing contractor . 3. Once 120 volt power is p[...]

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    25 Possible Cause Service cord unplugged Fuse blown or removed Overload tripped Control stuck open Wiring incorrect Improperly wired Low voltage to unit Staring capacitor defective Relay failing to close Low voltage to unit Overload defective Excessive head pressure Compressor very hot-return hot gas Short of refrigerant Control contact stuck Evapo[...]

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    Input Voltage 12 V AC Only DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO 120V AC The line voltage of 120V AC shall be connected to the two (2) black leads, one with a white sleeve, from the transformer provided and attached to the exterior of the junction box located on the interior of the cooler above the door . These wires will be found wi thin the junction box. C[...]