Preventative Maintenenance
Cleaning
Case Exterior
Clean surfaces frequently with warm water and mild detergent. Do not use strong alkali solutions, steel wool, or abrasive cleansers. Be careful of any electrical outlets located on the rear of the case. DO NOT USE A HIGH PRESSURE WATER HOSE.
Non-Glare Glass
Non-glare glass surfaces are coated to reduce the glare from lighting. Care must be taken not to scratch the coating. Use the following products only.
Cleaning Cloths
- Scotch-Brite® High Performance Cloth – manufactured by 3M® and available in most grocery stores under the name Scotch-Brite® Microfiber Cleaning Cloth in a 12” x14” size. This cloth is washable and may be reused as long as it remains clean.
- Spontex® Microfibre Cleaning Cloth – distributed by Spontex® and available in most grocery stores under the same name in a 15.75” x 12” size. This cloth is washable and may be reused as long as it remains clean.
The cleaning cloths named above will normally remove dust, grease, oil and fingerprints without the need for cleaning fluids. A light spray of the cleaning fluids listed below will reduce the time required for cleaning.
Cleaning Fluid – for more difficult cleaning jobs, these products are recommended:
- Windex® - standard product only (extra-stength or specialty products may not be suitable)
- Glass-Plus® - standard product only (extra-strength or specialty products may not be suitable)
- Warm Water
DO NOT USE the following types of materials for cleaning glass with anti-reflective coatings.
- Coarse Paper Towels
- Scouring Pads or Powders
- Steel wool or Steel Fiber Materials
- Blades
- Acidic or highly Alkaline detergents
- Fluorine based detergents
Case Interior
All shelving and lower deck can be removed for cleaning (See installation instructions for removing and setting shelving). Check to make sure the case drain(s) are not clogged. Clean interior with warm water and a mild detergent. A sanitizer should be used after washing to eliminate bacteria. Rinse thoroughly being careful not to flood drain system. Avoid spraying water directly into electrical connections. DO NOT USE A HIGH PRESSURE WATER HOSE. MAKE SURE FANS ARE SHUT OFF WHEN CLEANING THE INTERIOR OF THE CASE. Drains should be cleaned once a month.
Evaporator Coil
- Remove bottom deck by lifting front of shelf 30° and pulling out of channel.
- Clean evaporator coil as needed.
Condenser Coil
FAILURE TO CLEAN COILS WILL VOID WARRANTY. Clean condenser coil every 3 months or as needed with a whisk broom or vacuum. Disconnect power when servicing. FINS ON CONDENSER COIL ARE SHARP!
Condensate Heater (Evap-O-Way)
Add one teaspoon of scale remover or white vinegar to condensate heater pan once every three months or as needed. Heater is designed for 75º and 50% relative humidity. The condensate pan may overflow if design limits are exceeded.
Seafood Application
Plexiglas should be removed for cleaning. Reinstall Plexiglas by placing in front of case. Ice will hold it in place. PLEXIGLAS MUST BE IN PLACE TO KEEP ICE OUT OF AIR SCREEN.
Light Replacement
The fluorescent lights in this case are furnished with plastic safety shields and end caps.
When replacing fluorescent lamps, be certain to reinstall safety shield and caps. (See illustration above.)
If the bulb is not fully seated the lights will not operate. Be sure bulbs are completely seated.
The light switch is mounted to the right side of the ceiling. (See mechanical drawing for ballast box location.)
Load Limits
DO NOT place product in merchandisers until all refrigeration controls have been adjusted and are at the proper operating temperature.
DO NOT over load shelving or place product where it will affect the air curtain. See drawing. The dotted line represents the load limit. Product placed above the dotted line will affect the air curtain.