ABS RFC-16A User manual

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DUAL TEMP REFRIGERATOR / AUTO DEFROST FREEZER
MODEL RFC-16A
OWNER’S INSTRUCTIONS
This manual describes how to operate and care for your appliance to get the best, most efficient, performance.
READ THIS BOOK!
Note to Customer:
This merchandise was carefully packed and thoroughly inspected before leaving our plant. Responsibility
for its safe delivery was assumed by the carrier upon acceptance of the shipment. As directed on the
side of your packing carton, claims for loss or damage sustained in transit must be made on the carrier as
follows:
A.) Visible Loss, Damage, Shortage External Evidence of Loss or Damage: This type of damage
must be noted on the freight bill and acknowledged by the carrier’s agent (driver) at time of delivery.
Make sure you get a signed copy. Send a written request for an inspection to the carrier.
B.) Concealed Damage: This type of damage may not be discovered until the unit is being unpacked.
When concealed damage is discovered, stop unpacking immediately and contact the carrier
immediately to report the claim and request an inspection. This should be done as soon as possible
and, in any case, must be done within 15 days or receiving the merchandise. If at all possible, do not
move the item and save all packaging material for carrier’s inspection.
C.) FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN THE CARRIER REFUSING TO
HONOR YOUR COMPANY’S CLAIM. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE
MERCHANDISE BE RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER. NO RETURNS WILL BE ACCEPTED
WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION.
Horizon Scientific
125 Varnfield Drive
Summerville, SC 29483
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Warranty:
Two-Year Parts and Labor
5 Years Compressor Parts
Revision Date
07/17/2015
Part number 20345

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
RECEIVING ............................................................................................................. 3
INSTALLATION........................................................................................................ 4
REFRIGERATOR / FREEZER OPERATION.................................................................. 5
QUICK TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ........................................................................ 9
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING ........................................................................... 11
PRODUCT WARRANTY.......................................................................................... 12
BEFORE CALLING THE MANUFACTURER’S TECHNICAL SUPPORT DEPARTMENT,
please have the unit’s model and serial number ready as well as the problem
description. The model and serial number is located on the serial tag, which can
be found on the interior left upper wall of the unit.
For convenience, you may want to record the following information here for easy
access in the future.
Model number: __________________________________
Serial number: __________________________________
Date of delivery: _________________________________

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RECEIVING
Your unit was built, packaged, and inspected with extreme care. We shipped it to you using carriers we
trust with a proven track record of careful handling, good customer service, and on-time delivery.
Unfortunately, regardless of all of these efforts, sometimes accidents happen, and occasionally those
accidents result in shipping damage. The carrier is responsible for the units condition en route to you.
Any claims for shipping damage must be filed with the carrier. Like anybody else, carriers don’t like to
pay out on insurance claims, so their claims procedures and requirements are very restrictive. You
should consult the carrier’s website for specific claims procedures. You should also know that time is of
the essence.
There are two general types of shipping damage. The first is visible damage. This type of damage
includes visible loss, damage, shortage or any external evidence of loss or damage that is visible at time
of delivery. This type of damage must be noted in detail on your delivery receipt. Make sure the driver
signs and dates the delivery receipt, acknowledging the damage. This has to happen at the time of
delivery or it won’t happen at all. Keep a copy for your records and send another to the carrier’s damage
claims department along with a formal request for an inspection report. Follow up with a phone call.
Contact information can be found on the carrier’s web site.
The second type of shipping damage is concealed damage. This type of damage will probably not be
apparent at time of delivery and may not be discovered until unpacking and inspecting the unit.
Remember that time is of the essence here. You should unpack and inspect the unit as soon as possible.
Each day that passes reduces the likelihood that the carrier will pay the claim. As soon as the concealed
damage is discovered, stop unpacking and retain all packing materials. Contact the carrier by phone to
report the claim. Note the date and time and the name of the person to whom you spoke.
Get a claim number.
Follow up with a letter referencing the claim number and including a formal request for an inspection.
Again, consult the carrier’s website for specific claim instructions and follow them precisely.

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THE CARRIER IS YOUR SOLE SOURCE FOR SATISFACTION OF A DAMAGE CLAIM. UNDER NO
CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE MERCHANDISE BE RETURNED TO THE
MANUFACTURER. NO RETURNS WILL BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT PRIOR
AUTHORIZATION.
INSTALLATION
UNCRATING –Move your new unit as close to the final location as
possible before unpacking. Remove the wooden planks or skid.
The location should be as close as possible to the power outlet
so an extension cord is not needed. This unit requires a
minimum of 4 inches of air flow space in back and 3 inches on
the sides and top. Do not store material on the top of this
unit.
PLEASE NOTE! Your refrigerator/freezer is designed
for INDOOR USE and should be operated in an air conditioned
space with temperature between 65°F to 85°F.
LEVELING You can level your unit with the screw-type adjustable leveling legs on the front
corners of the unit. Turn counterclockwise to raise the corner; turn clockwise to lower it.
Leveling legs are required in front only. Unit may have a slight tilt from front to back after
legs are installed. This is acceptable and is recommended on this unit.
POWER SOURCE –The supply circuit to this cabinet must
conform to all National and Local Electrical Codes.
Consult the cabinet Serial-Data plate for voltage, cycle,
phase, and amp requirements before making connection.
VOLTAGE SHOULD NOT VARY MORE THAN 5% FROM
SERIAL PLATE RATINGS. A separate circuit is
recommended to prevent possible loss of product due to
over-loading or failure of other equipment on the same circuit. PROTECT THE CIRCUIT WITH
A 20 AMP DELAY-TYPE FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER. Do
not use an extension cord. Be sure your unit is properly
grounded. Use the 3-prong plug provided into a 3-prong
grounded outlet. (Only this method complies with
national electrical codes, local codes and ordinances.)
Unless the above grounding method is followed, you are
not protected against severe or lethal shock in the event
of a short circuit of an electrical component or wiring of
the unit.
STARTING –There are no compressor shipping bolts to
loosen or valves to open. All that is necessary after the
unit has been properly leveled is to plug the service cord into an electrical outlet When

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starting this new appliance, allow the cabinet to operate a minimum of eight hours or until
it has started cycling normally before placing product in the cabinet. The motor compressor
may start and stop several times when the unit is first started or after defrosting, especially
if the weather is very hot. This is only normal functioning of the motor overload protector.
The motor compressor will cycle normally as soon as the excess heat has been removed.
Temperature control
NOTE: The controls are preset at the factory to provide the desired air and product
temperatures inside of the unit and require no further adjustment. Please contact the
manufacturer’s Technical Support Department before making any adjustment to make sure
the adjustment is necessary and, if so, to ensure it is performed properly.
Set-current time and day. When the unit is switched on, it is often necessary to set the time and day
(depending on how long it has been disconnected from power)
Press SET and Vsimultaniously and hold for 3 seconds.
The rtc symbol will appear. Release.
Push the SET key to scroll to the first setting, which is Hur (hour). Push SET again and set the hour by
using the up and down arrows. Push SET again to lock in the hour.
Repeat the same sequence for the MIN and dAy settings.
When you have finished, exit by pushing SET and Up simultaniously and holding for 15 seconds
Control operation.
The Factory set Freezer-Fridge setting will be sufficient while your unit cools. Meanwhile, you can
familiarize yourself with important functions:
How to see the set point. Push and release the SET tosee the set point . Push again to return to probe
value(actual chamber temperature).
How to change the set point. Push the SET key for more than 3 seconds and the “°C” symbol will start
blinking. Release the set key and use the up and down arrows.

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To store the new value, press the SET key or wait 10 seconds.
How to change other control settings. When you originally set the time, you did this in the
“programming mode (Pr1). If you continue to press SET, you will scroll through all the programmable
settings, most of which are factory set and should never be changed as they are essential to the
performance of the unit.
You may adjust the temperature alarms
Alarms. Your freezer is protected with alarms for temperature excursions and loss of power. In the
event of an alarm, you will hear an alarm tone and see a red light illuminate of the control panel. The
audible alarm is quite loud and may be silenced with the switch adjacent to the sonalert.
REFRIGERATOR / FREEZER OPERATION
After the unit is properly installed and power has been applied, it will take some time before
the system is cooled down to temperature and cycling normally. You should wait 3 hours on the
first startup before beginning to add product to the unit. This ensures that the unit is installed
and operating properly before being put into service. On subsequent startups (after cleanings,
for example), this wait time can be reduced to about 2 hours. After this wait time, the unit
should be cycling in the desired temperature range. The units are calibrated before leaving the
factory, so no adjustment should be necessary.
Loading the units will again cause temperature to rise as the warmer product is introduced into
the compartment. If a large amount of product is to be introduced, it is a good idea to do it in
stages, allowing several hours between stages to allow temperature to stabilize again before
Temperature set points
Factory set
FREEZER
FRIDGE
-30 to -15
-26
2 to 6
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ALARMS
Factory set
symbol
FREEZER
FRIDGE
ALU
Alarm upper limit (high temp)
-14
10
ALL
Alarm lower limit
-50
0
ALd
Alarm delay (0 to 255 min.)
0
0

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introducing additional warm product. This will minimize the temperature transient while
loading. Other tips for successful loading include:
-Leave about 2-3 inches of free space along the back and sides of the unit to allow for proper
air flow and, therefore, more even cooling of the product.
-When loading the top shelf, avoid blocking the evaporator fan and circulation grille.
-Do not overload the unit. Maximum recommended loading is approximately 75% of each
compartment’s volume. Additionally, the load should be distributed evenly from top to
bottom and side to side for best results. Do not store product below the lowest shelf.
-Minimize the time the doors are open. On top of letting the cold air out, you are also letting
warm, moist air in which can result in more condensation and/or frost in the unit.
-Always check the cycle –as indicated by the icons on the control. If you are in defrost mode,
it is best not to open the door (see detail, below).
The RFC-16A freezer has a proprietary auto-defrost feature. It initiates into a defrost cycle every
12 hours to remove frost build-up around the evaporator coil. This cycle lasts up to 15 minutes.
During this time, the compressor is turned off and defrost heaters are turned on in the
evaporator. This will cause a rise in air temperature inside the freezer, but the temperature in
the freezer compartment will not rise above -15, as the conditioned plenum is almost
completely thermally separated from the storage area.
It is best to avoid opening the door during a defrost cycle.
You will know that a defrost cycle is underway when the symbol is illuminated on the digital
controller.
Remember that the units are calibrated to the desired temperature at the factory where
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temperatures in the desired band. There should be no need to adjust the temperature control
on these units.
It is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that you contact the manufacturer’s Technical Support
Department prior to performing any temperature adjustments to ensure the adjustment is
necessary and, if so, that it is performed correctly.

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QUICK TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Check these items before calling for service
PROBLEM:
POSSIBLE CAUSE / SOULTIONS:
Unit does not run
Electrical circuit is not 110-120V 60Hz.
The power cord is not plugged in (alarm will indicate)
No power at electrical outlet. Check to make sure
breaker is not tripped or fuse is not blown. Additionally,
make sure unit is not plugged into a Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI) type of outlet. (alarm will indicate)
Unit does not maintain at the
proper temperature
Check the room temperature. We recommend the
refrigerator or freezer should be placed in the air
conditioned room between 65°F to 85°F. If the room
temp is too warm, the unit may not be able to maintain
the interior temp at proper range.
Door is not closed properly.
Amount of stored product is overloaded.
Product replacements are pushed against rear wall or
interrupted the proper refrigerator air circulation. For the
proper air circulation, place the products evenly on each
shelf. Do not push against the refrigerator’s rear or side
walls.
Evaporator is blocked by frost or ice. Remove the
products, unplug the refrigerator or freezer power, and
allow the unit to defrost. If the problem still exists, call
for service.
3rd party thermometer is placed incorrectly. For proper
temperature monitoring, the thermometer should be
place in the middle of refrigerator.
PLEASE NOTE! Prior to shipment, each refrigerator and
freezer has been calibrated and tested at proper temperature
range.
Appliance runs too long
Prolong door openings.
Control set too cold.
Room temperature is high, which will make the unit work
harder to keep cool.

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PROBLEM:
POSSIBLE CAUSE / SOULTIONS:
Compressor noises
Compressor may be overheated. Please check the
room temp and ensure the range is within 65°F to 85°F.
If the problem still exists, call for service.
Moisture collects inside
Door gasket is not sealing properly. Check for
accumulated dirt, cracks, and items passing through
door at the gasket.
The refrigerator or freezer is facing a doorway or is
underneath of air conditioning vent. Relocate the unit or
redirect air vent.
Too many door openings. Minimize time door is open.
Hot, humid weather increases condensation.
Make sure there is a water trap (U-shaped loop) in the
drain tube near the compressor. This will “trap” a small
amount of water in the loop and prevent air from entering
the chamber through the tube.
Moisture collects on outside
surface
Hot, humid weather increases condensation.
As humidity decreases, moisture will disappear.
Odor inside the unit
Interior needs to be cleaned. See section on
maintenance and cleaning in this manual.
Make sure product containers are tightly sealed to
prevent leakage
Door will not close
The unit is not level. Refer to the Leveling section at the
beginning of this manual
Check for dirt or items passing through the door seal.
MOISTURE DURING THE SUMMER SEASON
The number of moisture, condensation, or high humidity related issues increase during the
summer and, in most cases, will self-resolve when the weather cools down. Please note a
refrigeration system will NOT generate moisture or water but simply condenses the moisture
that is already in the chamber. Keeping the unit in an air conditioned, low humidity space will
resolve many issues. Other things you should check
1. Location of the freezer (See Quick Troubleshooting Guide above)
2. Door sealing and frequency of door opening event (See Quick Troubleshooting Guide
above)
3. Make sure there is a water trap (U-shaped loop) in the drain tube near the end. This will
“trap” a small amount of water in the loop and prevent air from entering the chamber
through the tube.
Before calling the manufacturer’s Technical Support Department, please have the unit’s model
and serial number ready as well as the problem description. The model and serial number is
located on the serial tag which can be found on the interior left upper wall of the unit.

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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Model 11A is an Auto Defrost unit and requires little maintenance. It should be cleaned
periodically for maximum efficiently.
Use the cleaning agents and suggestions in the table below for best results.
CLEANING
PART
CLEANING AGENTS
TIPS AND PRECAUTIONS
Interior and Door
Liners
Soap and water
Baking soda and water
Use 2 tablespoons of baking soda in 1 quart of
warm water
Be sure to wring excess water out of sponge or
cloth before cleaning around controls, light bulb
or any electrical parts.
Door Gaskets
Soap and water
Wipe gaskets and their seating surfaces with a
clean soft cloth
Shelves
Soap and water
Stainless steel shelves may be washed in a large
dishwasher
Exterior and
Handles
Soap and water
Non Abrasive Glass
Cleaner
Handles are stainless steel, suitable for most
cleaning agents.

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HORIZON SCIENTIFIC, INC. PRODUCT WARRANTY
Horizon Scientific, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser every new Horizon Scientific, Inc. refrigerated
unit, the cabinet, and all parts thereof, to be free from defects in material or workmanship, when such
unit is installed, used, and maintained in accordance with provided instructions, for a period of two (2)
years. The warranty period starts two weeks from the date of shipment from Horizon Scientific, Inc.
This two week period allows ample shipping time so that the warranty will go into effect at
approximately the same time your equipment is delivered. Unless subject to prior written agreement
with Horizon Scientific, Inc., this warranty does not allow for any warranty start deferment greater than
two weeks from date of shipment due to a delayed installation and/or start-up. By purchasing any
product from Horizon Scientific, Inc., you and any entity for which you are purchasing acknowledge and
agree to each and every provision contained herein, and all other Notices and Terms provided to
Purchaser by Horizon Scientific, Inc., which are hereby incorporated.
Under this warranty, Horizon Scientific, Inc., through its authorized service organizations, will repair, or
at its option, replace any part found to contain a manufacturing defect in material or workmanship
without charge to the owner for parts and service labor. Replacement or repaired parts will be
warranted for only the unexpired portion of the original warranty. Horizon Scientific, Inc. will not
assume any shipping or cartage costs for parts under warranty. These costs shall be paid by the
customer.
ADDITIONAL THREE YEAR COMPRESSOR WARRANTY
In addition to the two (2) year warranty stated above, Horizon Scientific, Inc. warrants its hermetically
and semi-hermetically sealed compressors to be free from defects in both material and workmanship
under normal use and service for a period of three (3) additional years from the end of the initial two (2)
year warranty period, but not to exceed five (5) years after shipment from Horizon Scientific, Inc.
Compressors determined by Horizon Scientific, Inc. to have been defective within this extended time
period will, at Horizon Scientific, Inc.'s option, be either repaired or replaced with a compressor or
compressor parts of similar design and capacity.
The three (3) year extended compressor warranty applies only to hermetically and semi-hermetically
sealed parts of the compressor and does not apply to any other parts or components, including, but not
limited to, cabinet, paint finish, temperature control, refrigerant, metering device, driers, motor starting
equipment, fan assembly or any other electrical components.
Horizon Scientific, Inc.’s sole obligation under this warranty is limited to either repair or replacement of
parts, subject to the additional limitations below. This warranty neither assumes nor authorizes any
person to assume obligations other than expressly covered by this warranty.
NO CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Horizon Scientific, Inc. is not responsible for economic loss; profit loss;
or special, indirect or consequential damages, including without limitation, losses or damages arising
from contents spoilage claims whether or not on account of refrigeration failure, electrical failure,
power failure, or compressor failure. HORIZON SCIENTIFIC, INC.’S MAXIMUM CUMULATIVE LIABILITY
RELATIVE TO ALL CLAIMS AND LIABILITIES, INCLUDING OBLIGATIONS UNDER ANY INDEMNITY, WHETHER
OR NOT INSURED, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE COST OF THE PRODUCT(S) GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM OR
LIABILITY.

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WARRANTY IS NOT TRANSFERABLE. This warranty is not assignable and applies only in favor of the
original purchaser/user to whom delivered. Any such assignment or transfer shall void the warranties
herein made and shall void all warranties, express or implied, including any warranty of merchantability
or fitness for a particular purpose.
NO IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. There are
no other warranties, express, implied, or statutory, except the two (2) year warranty and the additional
three (3) year compressor warranty as described above. These warranties are exclusive and in lieu of all
other warranties, including implied warranty and merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
There are no warranties which extend beyond the description on the face hereof, whether based on
contract, warranty, tort (including negligence), strict liability, indemnity, or any other legal theory, and
whether arising out of warranties, representations, instructions, installations, or non-conformities from
any cause. Purchaser further acknowledges that the purchase price of the Product reflects these
warranty terms and remedies.
ALTERATION, NEGLECT, ABUSE, MISUSE, ACCIDENT, DAMAGE DURING TRANSIT OR INSTALLATION,
FIRE, FLOOD OR OTHER EXTERNAL CAUSES.
Horizon Scientific, Inc. is not responsible for the repair or replacement of any parts that Horizon
Scientific, Inc. determines have been subjected after the date of manufacture to alteration, neglect,
abuse, misuse, accident, damage during transit or installation, fire, flood or other external causes. It
does not apply to defects resulting from failure to properly install, operate or maintain the product in
accordance with the printed instructions provided, or damage caused by the storage of any corrosive
material that comes in contact with the interior or exterior portions of the cabinet, or the use of spark
producing equipment or containers (such as galvanized or carbonized steel containers) that come in
contact with any interior portion of the cabinet.
OUTSIDE U.S./CANADA. This warranty does not apply to, and Horizon Scientific, Inc. is not responsible
for, any warranty claims made on products sold or used outside the United States and Canada.
CHOICE OF LAW/VENUE. The laws of the State of South Carolina shall govern the validity, interpretation
and enforcement of this warranty, regardless of conflicts of law principles. Purchaser agrees that proper
venue for any action to enforce the terms of this warranty shall be the Dorchester County District
Courts, South Carolina. Purchaser submits the jurisdiction of such courts over the Purchaser and the
subject matter of any such action. Any action for breach of these warranty provisions must be
commenced within one (1) year after that cause of action has accrued.
WARRANTY CLAIMS. To obtain prompt warranty service, simply contact the manufacturer at 800-648-
4041. Horizon Scientific, Inc.’s shipping records showing date of shipment shall be conclusive in
establishing the warranty period. All claims should include: model number of the refrigerator, the serial
number of the cabinet, proof of purchase, date of installation, and all pertinent information supporting
the existence of the alleged defect. Any repairs must be authorized by Horizon in order for the warranty
to be honored.