Follett REFVAC2 User manual

REFVAC2
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Follett Products equipment enjoys a well-deserved reputation for excellent performance, long-term reliability and
outstanding after-the-sale support. To ensure that this equipment delivers that same degree of service, review this
guide carefully before you begin your installation.
Should you need technical help, please call our Technical Service group at [phone] or [phone].
Please have your model number, serial number and complete and detailed explanation of the problem when
contacting Technical Service.
Getting Started
After uncrating and removing all packing material, inspect the equipment for concealed shipping damage. All
freight is to be inspected upon delivery. If visible signs of damage exist, please refuse delivery or sign your delivery
receipt "damaged." Follett Customer Service must be notied within 48 hours. Wherever possible, please include
detailed photos of the damage with the original packaging so that we may start the freight claim process.
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Installation Guide
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Specications
Dimensions
REFVAC2
Dimensions (external) 18.6" W x 24" D x 27.93" H
(47 cm x 61 cm x 71 cm)
Dimensions (internal) 14.5" W x 10" D x 21.25" H
(37 cm x 26 cm x 54 cm)
Shelf Size 13.75 W x 9 D
(35 cm x 23 cm)
Capacity 1.8 cu ft (51 L)
Usable Space 1.21 cu ft (0.3 m3)
Weight (uncrated)* 87 lbs (39 kg)
* Add 22 lbs/10 kg for packaging.
Electrical Specications
§115 V, 60 Hz, 1 phase
§Full load: 1.8A
§Minimum circuit ampacity: 15A
§Connect to dedicated circuit, fuse or breaker
§Maximum size of branch circuit overcurrent device: 15A
§Follett recommends circuit be protected by GFCI.
Refrigeration Specications
Refrigerant Charge Size (oz) Maximum Design Pressures (psi)
High Side Low Side
R134A 3.4 240 88
Heat Rejection
§190 BTU/hr (56 W) maximum
Ambient Information
CAUTION!
The REFVAC2 are for indoor use only.
Optimum Maximum
Air Temperature ≤80 F (27 C) 100 F (38 C)
Relative Humidity 60% max
Installation
Locating the Refrigerator
Performance of REFVAC2 is affected by ambient temperature and location. To ensure proper performance,
please refer to the following drawings and conrm that the clearance requirements are met. There is no
clearance requirement for the back of the refrigerator so it can be placed against the wall.
80 F (27 C) and 60% RH – located under overhanging cabinet or shelf with zero top clearance
Requires 6" (15.3 cm) clearance on either right or left side
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6" (15.3 cm) minimum air
clearance required right
or left side
SHELF
80 F (27 C) and 60% RH – unrestricted topclearance location
Requires 2" (5.1 cm) clearance on both sides and unrestricted top clearance (12" (30.5 cm) min above unit)
UNRESTRICTED TOP
CLEARANCE
2" (5.1 cm) minimum air
clearance required on
both sides
2" (5.1 cm) minimum air
clearance required on
both sides
UNRESTRICTED TOP
CLEARANCE
100 F (38 C) – maximum temperature location with zero top clearance
Requires 6" (15.3 cm) clearance on both sides
6" (15.3 cm) minimum air
clearance required on
both sides
6" (15.3 cm) minimum air
clearance required on
both sides
SHELF
SHELF
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Installing Shelves
1. Remove shelves and shelf brackets packed inside refrigerator.
(If ordered, nd additional shelf accessory in separate box.)
2. Install shelf brackets in pilasters (insert top tab, squeeze and
push in lower tab) (Fig. 1).
Fig. 1
Installing Glycerine Solution in Product Simulation Bottle
(glycerine not included - P/N00959296)
ATTENTION INSTALLER
§It is imperative that the top/bottom probe bottle be lled with a solution
that your facility uses to ensure proper operation of unit.
§Units are equipped with a third-party monitor installation port.
Customers are required to refer to CDC Vaccine and Handling Toolkit
(cdc.gov) for proper placement of the probe within the cabinet to
ensure proper performance.
§NSF 456 requires the temperature display probe (P4-RTD1 in
REF12, REF20/25, FZR20/25, and REF45 models) to be replaced or
recalibrated. Follett recommends replacement/recalibration 12 months
from the original date of calibration on the Certicate of Traceability
supplied with your equipment at the time of purchase. Recalibration
or purchasing a new calibrated probe is not covered by the original
equipment warranty. To purchase a new Probe with Certicate of
Traceability, please contact our Parts Department @ 1-877-612-5086 or
[e-mail]
1. Remove the bottle from the bracket located in the upper left side
of the refrigerator (Fig. 2).
2. Remove the top and ll the bottle with a 50/50 solution of
glycerine and water.
3. Replace the top (and probe).
4. Reinsert bottle into the bracket.
Fig. 2
5. Plug in the refrigerator and return the power switch to ON
(Fig.3).
Fig. 3
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Battery Backup (KP models only)
1. Provide power to the unit and turn the power switch to the ON
position.
2. Open the door using the keypad lock and prop the door open so
it doesn’t close during the battery installation.
3. Turn power switch to the OFF position or unplug the unit from
the power supply.
4. Remove the two screws (Fig. 4.1) on the front panel at the
bottom of the unit.
5. Remove the front panel.
Note: Take care when removing, some wires are connected to the
front panel (Fig. 4.2).
6. Find the battery pack on the right-hand side of the front panel.
7. Pull the battery pack and the battery connector away from the
hook and loop patch on the front panel (Fig. 4.3).
8. Connect the battery connector with the black and red wires to
the top of the battery pack.
9. Place the battery pack back in place rmly on the hook and loop
patch.
10. Re-install the front panel.
11. Close the door.
12. Test operation of the keypad lock while the power to the unit is
OFF to conrm back-up battery connection.
13. Turn the power switch ON or plug the unit back into the power
supply.
Fig. 4
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Reversing the Door Swing – Optional
WARNING!
For protection, safety goggles (and/or face shield) should be
worn when removing and/or installing the hinge spring.
1. Use at screwdriver to carefully remove hinge covers (Fig. 5).
Fig. 5
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2. Using a small Phillips screwdriver, allen key or drift pin, rotate
top of spring assembly (counter-clockwise for right-hand hinged
doors) (Fig.6.1) to remove the pin (Fig.6.2).
3. Relieve torque on the spring.
Fig. 6
4. With a at-head screwdriver, simultaneously push down and pry
the top of the spring from out of the top of the hinge (Fig.7).
Fig. 7
5. Support door and remove screws attaching hinge to refrigerator
cabinet and remove the door (Fig. 8).
6. Cover hinge screw holes with screws removed from opposite
side of door and door frame.
Fig. 8
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7. Remove screws holding lock strike-bracket at "bottom" inside of
door (Fig. 9.1).
8. Remove screws from inside of door "top" and install bracket.
9. Plug "bottom" holes with retained screws and install lock strike-
bracket to "top" inside of door (Fig. 9.2).
10. Reverse door 180° so that lock strike-bracket is on the bottom
inside of door (Fig. 9.3).
Fig. 9
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11. Reinstall the door on the opposite side of the doorframe. Adjust
if needed.
12. Reinstall screws (torqued to 25 in-lbs) (Fig. 10).
Fig. 10
13. Insert bottom of spring kit onto bottom hinge pin (Fig.11).Fig. 11
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14. Insert tool as shown and press down on both sides of tool
(Fig.12.1) to compress spring kit, then insert top of spring kit
onto top hinge pin (Fig. 12.2).
Fig. 12
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Adjusting Hinge Closure Force
1. Remove the tool and insert it (Phillips screwdriver, Allen key,
drift pin) into hole nearest the hinge bracket (Fig.13).
Fig. 13
2. Rotate top of spring counter-clockwise to increase the spring
torque (Fig.14).
Fig. 14
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3. Insert pin into an open hole nearest the hinge bracket
(Fig.15.1), and remove the tool used to torque the spring
(Fig.15.2).
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until desired closure force is achieved.
CAUTION!
Do not overtorque the spring unnecessarily. Minimum closure
force should close door when door is opened 1" (2.5 cm).
Fig. 15
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5. Reinstall hinge cover (Fig. 16).Fig. 16
Installing Third-party Temperature Probe
Facilities using a third-party alarming and/or temperature monitoring
system need to install the third-party probe in the refrigerator. Follett
recommends removing any stored product before performing this
procedure.
1. Move the power switch on lower rear panel to OFF and unplug
the refrigerator.
2. Remove the rear panel of the refrigerator (Fig. 17).
3. Open front door of refrigerator and remove shelf/shelves, if
installed, for better access.
Fig. 17
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4. From inside the refrigerator, push and fold the perforated cut
out located on the inside, upper-right hand corner (Fig.18).
5. Use a long screwdriver or drill to create a hole (up to 1"
(25.4mm) diameter) through the exposed foam insulation.
6. From inside the refrigerator, feed non-probe end of wire through
opening (Fig. 19).
7. Secure probe to interior cabinet wall to avoid product
interference.
8. Gently pull on non-probe end of wire to remove slack from
inside of refrigerator.
9. Use Permagum* or equivalent sealant to replace foam
insulation (removed in Step 5) to ensure proper performance of
refrigerator.
10. Remove any debris that may have fallen into the drain pan or
condensor area.
11. Route non-probe end of wire through appropriate ventilation
hole in refrigerator rear panel.
12. Reinstall the rear panel.
13. Connect non-probe end of wiring to monitoring device.
14. Plug in the refrigerator and return the power switch to ON.
* Permagum is a registered trademark of the Presstite Engineering Company.
Fig. 18
Fig. 19
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