Follett REFVAC4P User manual

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REFVAC4P REFVAC5P
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Installation Guide
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REFVAC4P and REFVAC5P
Performance Plus Undercounter Refrigerators
HEALTHCARE
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Welcome to Follett
Follett 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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Product Loading Guidelines for Optimal Temperature Performance
Maintaining optimal temperature relies on good air circulation, which can be achieved by ensuring that the fan grill
and return vent are visible and by loading your refrigerator or freezer with 1” of clearance on the top and each side.
KEEP CLEAR 1" ON EACH SIDE AND TOP.
FAN GRILL AND RETURN VENT MUST BE VISIBLE.
SAFE ZONE - STORE PRODUCT WITHIN THIS AREA

Refrigeration System
The Performance Plus refrigeration system is designed to give many years of trouble-free service. Except for routine
cleaning of the air-cooled condenser and related parts, the refrigeration system requires no service or maintenance.
The system uses a capillary tube and is critically charged. The connection of refrigeration service hoses to the
ttings will almost invariably result in a signicant change in the system charge. This change can adversely affect the
performance of your refrigerator. Therefore, Follett recommends that if hoses are ever connected to the refrigeration
system for service, the refrigerant should be recovered, the system evacuated, and recharged by weighing in the
correct refrigerant charge.
Specications
REFVAC4P 31.38" (79.7 cm) H x 23.75"
(60.3cm) W x 27"(68.5 cm) D
Fits below 34" (86.4 cm) high ADA-
compatible counter
3.9 cu ft capacity (Usable
space: 2.65 cu ft (0.08 m3)
REFVAC5P 34.00" height (86.4 cm) H x 23.75"
(60.3 cm) W x 27"(68.5 cm) D
Fits below standard 36" (91.4 cm)
high counter
4.5 cu ft capacity (Usable
space: 3.04 cu ft (0.09 m3))
Electrical Specications
§115 V, 60 Hz, 1 phase
§Full load: 4.1A
§Minimum circuit ampacity: 15A
§Connect to dedicated circuit, fuse or breaker
§Maximum size of branch circuit overcurrent device: 15A breaker
Refrigeration Specications
Refrigerant Charge Size (oz)
Maximum Design Pressures (psi)
High Side Low Side
R134A 7. 5 190 110
Installation Specications
Ambient temperature must not exceed 39 C (100 F).
The front louvered panel must be kept free of any cabinet trim or obstructions to ensure proper ventilation of the
refrigeration system.
CAUTION!
§Equipment must be wired according to local and national electrical codes.
§Always disconnect power before servicing refrigerator.
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Installation
Installing Levelers
1. Remove levelers from plastic bag packed inside refrigerator
(Fig.1).
2. Tip refrigerator back and screw levelers in all the way to stop
(they will extend 1/8" below base of REFVAC).
3. Adjust levelers as needed to level REFVAC in both directions.
To access levelers, remove the lower front panel. Turn levelers
clockwise to extend levelers.
Fig. 1
Figure 1
Battery Backup (Touchscreen and Keypad units 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 four screws (Fig. 2.1) on the kick panel at the
bottom of the unit.
5. Remove the kick panel and slide the panel to the right of the
refrigerator.
Note: Take care when removing, some wires are connected to the
kick panel (Fig. 2.2).
6. Find the control module on the left-hand side of the unit, just to
the left of the condenser.
7. Locate the battery pack wiring harness that is hanging next to
the backup battery pack.
8. Connect the battery pack harness to the battery pack.
9. If a Low Battery Alarm Error is present on the controller display,
acknowlede the alarm as follows:
§Basic controller: Press and hold SET button for 3-5 seconds until
RST appears
§Touchscreen controller: Press the checkbox icon located in the
yellow alert box.
10. Re-install the kick panel.
11. Close the door and check to make sure that the wire on the
hinge side of the door is not kinked or pinched.
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. 2
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Installing Shelves
1. Remove shelves packed as an accessory (Fig. 3).
2. Place top notch of shelf bracket into pilaster, then bottom notch.
3. Press down on top of shelf to lock the shelf into the pilaster.
Fig. 3
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Third-party Probe - Optional
§It is imperative that the 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.
1. Locate the three sided knockout (Fig. 4.1) on the evaporator
cover on the inside of the refrigerator, just left of the fan.
2. Push the knockout with a screw driver until it folds down.
3. Locate the yellow foam circle on the rear of the box (Fig. 4.2).
4. Using a screw driver, puncture a hole through the foam to make
an access hole for the third-party temperature probe.
5. Fish the temperature probe through the foam circle in the back
of the unit, then through the knockout on the evaporator cover.
6. Position the third party probe in the desired location in the
refrigerator cabinet.
7. Use Permagum* or equivalent sealant to replace foam insulation
and ensure proper performance of freezer.
* Permagum is a registered trademark of the Presstite Engineering Company.
Fig. 4
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Reversing the Door Swing – Optional
Tools needed:
§#2 Phillips head screwdriver
§Flat-head screwdriver
§Awl
§Gloves
§Safety glasses
1. Turn power OFF (and, if applicable, disconnect the battery
backup) prior to reversing door swing.
2. Remove kick panel* and disconnect reed switch where
applicable (Fig. 5).
* If the unit has a keypad lock, the door must be open to remove the kick panel.
Fig. 5
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3. Find the control module on the left-hand side of the unit, just to
the left of the condenser.
4. Remove the thumb nut (Fig. 6.1) on the bottom front of the
control module (Fig.6.2).
Fig. 6
5. Pull control module forward 1 inch, rotate left as per Fig. 7, and
continue to pull the control module forward.
Fig. 7
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6. Disconnect the door communication harness from the P10
terminal on the control board.
7. Locate the wire tie securing the door harness to the underside
of the cabinet and cut.
8. Locate the ground screw in the front right-hand corner that
secures the communication harness ground wire and remove.
Do not discard the ground screw.
9. Remove the wire and strain relief from the right side panel and
pull the communication harness through the opening. (Fig. 8).
Fig. 8
10. Remove the screw from the white strap on the hinge side of the
wire channel (Carefully remove the control wire from the channel
ensuring the insulation jacket does not tear.) Route through
channel to opposite side of door. Reinstall the wire and strap on
the opposite side of the door (Fig.9).
Fig. 9
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11. Use a at screwdriver to carefully remove hinge covers.
12. Rotate top of spring assembly (clockwise for left-hands doors
and counter-clockwise for right-hand doors) (Fig.10.1) to
remove the pin (Fig.10.2).
13. Relieve torque on the spring.
14. Remove the knockout on the kick panel and move the strain
relief to the opposite side.
Fig. 10
15. With at-head screwdriver, simultaneously push down and pry
the top of the spring out of the top of the hinge (Fig. 11).
Fig. 11
16. Remove screws and latch from refrigerator cabinet and the lock
from the door (Fig. 12).
Fig. 12
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17. Support door and remove screws attaching hinge to refrigerator
cabinet and remove the door (Fig. 13).
18. Remove the hinge from the door.
19. Remove hinge screws from opposite side of cabinet and transfer
to riv-nuts now left exposed from hinge removal on both the
cabinet and door side.
20. Reinstall the hinges on the opposite side of the door.
NOTE: When reversing the door the hinges must also be ipped
upside down
21. Adjust the hinges on the door by pushing the loose hinges
towards the gasket side of the door until the hinge is stopped by
the screws. Tightened screws.
22. Remove knock out on left side panel and route door cable and
strain relief through opening.
23. Reinstall the door onto the cabinet but keep the mounting
screws loose temporarily.
24. Reinstall lock and strike bracket to opposite side of door/cabinet.
25. Reinstall tension spring onto top hinge and adjust for proper
closure.
26. When spring is properly tensioned, door should automatically
close when held open roughly 1”.
27. Reinstall hinge covers.
28. Route door cable to the P10 terminal on the control board.
29. Using ground screw from Step 7, secure the communication
harness ground wire in the front left-hand corner of the base
plate. The connection is approximately 2" from the left side and
0.5" from the front.
30. Reinstall control module.
31. Reinstall kickplate.
Fig. 13
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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 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. 16).
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. 14
Turn on Power
1. Move power switch, located on the bottom left of unit, to the ON
position.
Fig. 15
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Operation
The temperature control board and probe indicate when the refrigeration system is required to turn on and off.
The refrigeration system removes heat from the cabinet interior and rejects it to the surrounding room air.
When the cabinet interior temperature rises above the controller cut-in temperature, the controller turns the
refrigeration system on. The controller energizes the evaporator fan and solid-state control relay which energizes
the condensing unit. The compressor uses a current-style starting relay and a starting capacitor to start the
compressor motor.
When the cabinet interior falls below the predetermined cut-out temperature, read by the P1 (control probe), the
controller de-energizes the solid state compressor relay and condenser fan motor. The additional evaporator fan
run-time is dependent upon the delay setting programmed within the controller menu.
Any accumulated frost on the evaporator coils melts during the off cycle. The condensate drains out of the unit
to the condensate tray to the left of the condensing unit. The heat from the condensing unit evaporates any
condensate in the drain pan.
Temperature Control
The temperature control system is preset by the factory to maintain a product temperature of 6C (42.8F). If
desired, the set-point temperature can be raised as high as 10 C (50F) by following the instructions in Controller
Operation on page 8 for changing the temperature set point.
Defrosting
Performance Plus undercounter refrigerators do not require manual defrosting. The unit cooler defrosts
automatically when the condensing unit is in the OFF cycle and during an off time defrost every 8 hours. The
defrost will terminate when the cabinet temperature read via the P1 control probe reaches 3.3 C (38 F) or after
60minutes.
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