Skope FDM Series User manual

FDM Series
User Manual MAN2056O Rev 2.0 Aug. 2010
SKOPE Food Display Cabinet
Integral models: FDM900i/1200i/1500i
Model FDM1200i

Integral models: FDM900i/1200i/1500i
SKOPE Food Display Cabinet
User Manual
MAN2056O
Rev 2.0 Aug 2010
© 2008 SKOPE Industries Limited. All rights reserved.
SKOPE Industries Limited reserve the right to alter specifications without notice.
is a registered trademark of SKOPE Industries Limited.
SKOPE INDUSTRIES LIMITED
Head Office
PO Box 1091, Christchurch
New Zealand
Freephone: 0800 947 5673
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.skope.co.nz
Trademark Infringement
The SKOPE trademark on this product is infringed if the owner, for the time
being, does any of the following:
• Applies the trade mark to the product after their state, condition, get-up or
packaging has been altered in any manner
• Alters, removes (including part removal) or obliterates (including part
obliteration) the trade mark on the product
• Applies any other trade mark to the product
• Adds to the product any written material that is likely to damage the
reputation of the trade mark
Notice of the above contractual obligations passes to:
• Successors or assignees of the buyer
• Future owners of the product

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CONTENTS
1 Installation
Safety First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Helpful Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Positioning the Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Cabinet Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installation Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Shelving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Adjusting the Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Locking Castors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Loading Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2 Operation
Start-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Refrigeration Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Cabinet Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Electronic Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Electronic Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Faceplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Temperature Setpoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Controller Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3 Servicing
Isolating Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Condenser Coil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Ceiling Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Shelf Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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1Installation
Safety First When using any electrical appliance, safety precautions should always be
observed. Read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this
appliance.
Do NOT use this appliance for other than its intended use.
Do NOT cover the grilles or block the entry or exhaust of airflow by
placing objects up against the refrigeration unit.
Do NOT probe any opening.
Do NOT overload the power supply.
Only use this appliance with voltage specified on the rating label.
Ensure adequate ventilation of the SKOPE refrigeration unit.
Regulations require that all electrical work be carried out by authorised
persons. For your own safety, and that of others, ensure this is done.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a SKOPE
authorised service agent, or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a
hazard.
If the refrigeration unit is required to be installed or removed from the
cabinet, ensure all necessary safety precautions are observed.
If this appliance needs to be disposed of, contact SKOPE Industries for
information regarding disposal of the appliance.
Caution
Always isolate the cabinet from the power supply before
attempting any maintenance.

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Introduction
Thank you for choosing a SKOPE Food Display Cabinet. To ensure you get
the most out of your product, please read these instructions prior to
installation and plugging in of the cabinet.
Operation Although this chiller is very energy efficient further reduction in power
consumption can be achieved by turning off the lighting and refrigeration unit
when not required.
The cabinet interior lights and refrigeration unit can each be turned off
separately using the switches beside the electronic controller (see page 10).
Helpful Tips Below are some helpful tips on how to reduce power consumption and
service costs:
1. Turn the cabinet interior lights off when lighting is not required.
2. Turn the refrigeration unit off when the cabinet is being used only for
display purposes (not being used for perishable product).
3. Ensure good ventilation of the refrigeration unit by installing in an area
away from heated appliances (ovens) and away from direct sunlight
(see pages 6-7).
4. Ensure the sliding doors are opened for the minimum of time.
Encourage staff and customers to make product choice prior to opening
the doors.
5. Ensure the condenser is kept clean. Check the condenser is clean
every month. See page 16 for instructions on cleaning the condenser
coil.
Saving Power Options
Level Action
1Requires no adjustment.
Simply plug in the cabinet for significant power savings.
2Turn the cabinet interior lights off.
3Turn the refrigeration unit off (non-perishable product only).
4Turn the cabinet interior lights and refrigeration unit off.

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Positioning the Cabinet
Cabinet
Location When positioning the Food Display Cabinet avoid direct sunlight and warm
draughts etc. The cabinet should not be situated where it is affected by hot
air from adjacent equipment, as this will compromise the airflow and
performance.
The cabinet must be positioned on a level surface for the sliding doors to
shut and seal correctly, and to prevent the condensate tray from overflowing.
Installation
Guidelines The Climatic Class for the Food Display Cabinet is ‘4’. This means the Food
Display Cabinet is suitable to operate in an ambient temperature (at place
of installation) of 30°C at 55% humidity. The cabinet is designed to operate
in a maximum ambient of 32°C at 70% humidity but will generally use less
power when installed in a cooler location.
When installing the Food Display Cabinet:
Avoid direct sunlight and warm draughts etc.
Ensure the cabinet is positioned on a level surface so the sliding doors
shut and seal correctly, and to prevent the condensate tray from
overflowing.
Do not overload the power supply (see rating label inside the cabinet for
power supply and current draw).
Power Cord The Food Display Cabinet is supplied with a 1.8m flexible power cord fitted
with a 3-pin plug, which exits out the rear of the cabinet. The power cord
should be retrieved before the cabinet is positioned as walls and partitions
may make access difficult.

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Ventilation Adequate ventilation is essential. For efficient operation of the Food Display
Cabinet, it is essential that adequate ventilation be provided around the
refrigeration unit.
Do NOT cover the rear ventilation panel or block the entry or exhaust of
airflow by placing objects up against the refrigeration unit.
Do NOT block the air vent slots around the bottom of the glass. These
air vents are used to keep the glass clear of condensation.
Important:
For efficient operation of the Food Display Cabinet, it is
essential that adequate ventilation be provided around the
refrigeration unit.
Air Vents
Air Vents
Refrigeration Unit
Rear Ventilation
Panel

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Shelving
The Food Display Cabinet is supplied with pre-installed shelving and
lighting. The shelving consists of two levels of angled adjustable shelves
and one bottom level of stainless steel trays. The adjustable shelves can be
positioned either horizontal or angled down 5°. The shelving is designed to
be easily removed from the cabinet for ease of cleaning.
Before initial operation, the plastic ties that hold the shelving and lighting
must be removed allowing the shelf angles to be adjusted.
Adjusting the
Shelves
1. Remove both sliding rear doors by lifting
each door up and pulling out at the
bottom.
2. Cut the plastic ties that hold the shelves
in position during transit and remove the
shelves from the cabinet. When refitting
the wire shelves ensure the bottom rail
on each shelf sits against the rear
support. This prevents the shelves
sliding backwards.
3. Remove the shelf rear support panels
and shelf lighting panels by lifting up off
the shelf brackets. The lighting panels
have power cables connected to the
cabinet, limiting how far they can be
pulled out from the cabinet.
4. Position the shelf brackets at the
required angle. The support brackets can
be positioned either horizontal or angled
down 5°.
5. Refit the shelf support panels, light
panels and wire shelves. Refit the sliding
doors by lifting each door up into the top
track and placing onto the bottom track.

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Locking Castors
After positioning the cabinet, both rear castors (wheels) should be locked to
prevent the cabinet from moving. To access the rear castors, remove the
ventilation panel from the rear of the cabinet by undoing the two bottom
screws. Push the locking lever firmly down on both rear castors (see below).
Ensure the ventilation panel is refitted after locking the castors.
Loading Product
The Food Display Cabinet should be left running for 30 minutes before
loading with product. When loading the cabinet shelves with product:
Allow air space around all the product, to ensure even cooling and
efficient operation of the chiller.
Leave an airspace of at least 75mm above product loaded on the top
shelf.
Do not allow products to overhang the rear of the shelves as this could
prevent the sliding doors from shutting properly.
Do not exceed a maximum loading of 20kg per shelf.
Remove some product if the shelves are flexing or bending.
Castor Locking Lever
(in locked position)
Castor (wheel)

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Start-Up
Plug the cabinet into the power supply and check operation of the
refrigeration unit, cabinet lighting and electronic controller.
Refrigeration
Unit The compressor and condenser fans should all operate within two minutes
from the time the cabinet is plugged in. This may be verified by listening for
compressor switch on and checking for air movement out of the air vent slots
around the bottom of the glass. The compressor and condenser fans should
switch off and on, depending on the cabinet temperature.
The ‘Unit’ switch (on the right hand side of the controller) turns the
refrigeration unit off (O) and on (I). The refrigeration unit should not be
turned off unless the cabinet is being used for display purposes only (no
perishable product).
Cabinet
Lighting All three interior lights will operate continuously unless they are manually
switched off using the ‘Lights’ switch on the left hand side of the controller.
The cabinet fluorescent lights will require a period of time to stabilise
following initial start up.
Electronic
Controller At initial start up, the electronic controller will display the current cabinet
temperature (see pages 11-12 for controller display).
‘Lights’ Switch ‘Unit’ Switch

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Electronic Controller
Faceplate
Keypad
Icons
Item Key Function
1
Prg / mute: To initiate programme sets, press for 5 seconds.
Mutes the audible alarm (buzzer) and deactivates the alarm
relay.
2UP / aux: To scroll settings UP (in programme mode).
3Set: If pressed for more than 2 seconds displays and / or
enables changing the temperature setpoint (see page 12).
4DOWN / def: To scroll settings DOWN (in programme mode).
Item Icon Function
5
COMPRESSOR: ON when the compressor and condenser
fan starts. Flashes when activation of the compressor is
temporarily delayed.
6FAN: ON when the internal cabinet fans are activated.
Flashes when activation of the fans is temporarily delayed.
7
DEFROST: ON when the defrost is activated. Flashes when
the activation of the defrost is temporarily delayed due to
procedures in progress.
8AUX: n.a.
9ALARM: Flashes in the event of alarms.
10 CLOCK: n.a.
11 LIGHT: ON when the cabinet lighting is activated.
12 SERVICE: Flashes in the event of malfunctions.
13 DISPLAY: Shows the cabinet temperature.
14 HACCP: n.a.
15 CONTINUOUS CYCLE: n.a.

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Temperature
Setpoint The chiller temperature setpoint is factory set at 1.0°C. If necessary the
standard setting can be adjusted between 1.0°C and 5°C.
SKOPE do not recommend that the setpoint be changed unless it is
absolutely necessary, and then only by small increments at a time.
To view and adjust the temperature setpoint
1. To view the setpoint:
press and hold the key for 2 seconds, until
the setpoint value flashes.
2. To adjust the setpoint:
press either the or keys to display the
required setpoint value.
3. Press the key again to memorise the new
setpoint value. If this is not done within 60
seconds, changes will be lost and you will
need to repeat the above procedure.

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Controller
Alarms
Code Display Icon Alarm
Description Initial Action Final
Action
Flashing Product HIGH
temperature alarm
1. Check the cabinet product
loading to ensure ventilation
slots are not blocked and that
product does not overhang
the shelves.
2. Ensure the cabinet is installed
with good refrigeration unit
ventilation.
3. Check and clean the
condenser coil (see page 16).
4. To reset the alarm, unplug
cabinet from the power
supply for 1 minute then
reconnect to power supply. If alarm
persists,
contact
SKOPE
Flashing Product LOW
temperature alarm
Flashing
Refrigeration
system high
temperature pre-
warning
1. Clean the condenser coil (see
page 16).
2. Check refrigeration
ventilation. Ensure there is
adequate ventilation around
the refrigeration unit (see
page 7).
3. Ensure the cabinet is installed
in a suitable environment
(see page 6).
4. To reset the alarm, unplug
cabinet from the power
supply for 1 minute then
reconnect to power supply.
Flashing
Refrigeration
system high
temperature
shutdown
Flashing Ambient probe fault
To reset the alarm, unplug
cabinet from the power supply
for 1 minute then reconnect to
power supply.
If alarm
persists,
contact
SKOPE
Flashing Evaporator probe
fault
Flashing Condenser probe
fault
None Defrost over-time
limit
Flashing Real-time clock
fault
Flashing Controller E prom
error
Flashing Controller E prom
error
None Start defrost
request
None None
None End defrost
request

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Isolating Electrics
The chiller must be isolated from the mains power supply before attempting
any cleaning or maintenance. To isolate the chiller, unplug the power cord
plug from the power supply socket.
Cleaning
When necessary, the interior and exterior of the cabinet can be wiped with
a damp cloth. The sliding doors, wire shelves, shelf support panels, shelf
lighting and floor panels can all be removed from the cabinet for ease of
cleaning.
Cabinet
Caution:
Isolate the cabinet from the mains power supply before
attempting any cleaning or maintenance.
1. Isolate the chiller from the mains power supply (see above).
2. The sliding doors can be removed
from the cabinet by lifting each door up
and pulling out at the bottom. To refit
the doors, lift each door up into the top
track and place onto the bottom track.
3. The wire shelves can be lifted out of
the cabinet for cleaning. When refitting
the wire shelves ensure the bottom rail
on each wire shelf sits against the rear
support. This prevents the shelves
sliding backwards.
4. The shelf rear support panels and
shelf lighting can be removed from the
cabinet by lifting up, off the shelf
brackets. The power supply cable will
remain attached to the lighting panels.
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5. Remove the shelf brackets by lifting up
at the front and pulling out from the
cabinet.
6. The floor panels can be removed from
the cabinet by lifting each panel up.
The floor of the cabinet can now be
accessed for cleaning.
Warning: Be careful not to touch the
exposed evaporator coil fins as they
are very sharp and damage easily.
7. Both door guide bottom runners can
be lifted out for cleaning.
8. The evaporator drain should be
regularly checked and cleaned to
prevent blockage. To access the drain
hole, remove the rear floor panel from
inside the cabinet (see photo above). If
using water to clear the drain, care
should be taken not to overflow the
condensate tray (see below).
9. The evaporator drain tube should also
be checked for blockage. To access
the drain tube, remove the ventilation
panel from the rear of the cabinet by
undoing the two bottom screws and
unhooking from the cabinet. To clear
the drain tube, pull the drain tube out
from the cabinet and drain the water
into a bucket.
R
ear Floor Panel
Drain Hole
Drain Tube

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Condenser
Coil The condenser coil MUST be kept clean for reliable operation and to
minimise power consumption (a blocked condenser can double power
consumption).
To ensure trouble free performance, the condenser coil should be brushed
clean once a month. If the electronic controller display flashes ‘cht’ the
condenser coil must be cleaned immediately.
Over time, dust may accumulate within the condenser that cannot be
removed with a brush. If this occurs, contact SKOPE to arrange for a
SKOPE Authorised Service Agent to clean the condenser with compressed
air.
The condenser coil is situated inside the refrigeration unit compartment at
the bottom of the cabinet.
To access the condenser coil
1. Disconnect the cabinet from the mains power supply.
2. Remove the ventilation panel from the rear of the cabinet by undoing the two
bottom screws.
3. Be careful when cleaning the coil fins as they are very sharp.
4. Ensure the ventilation panel is refitted.
Important:
If the electronic controller flashes ‘cht’ the condenser coil
must be cleaned immediately.
Caution:
Disconnect the cabinet from the mains power supply before
cleaning the condenser coil.

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Lighting
The Food Display Cabinet is fitted with three fluorescent tube interior lights.
One light is located in the ceiling of the cabinet. The other lights are located
underneath the front of each shelf. See the chart below for fluorescent tube
specifications.
Ceiling Light To replace the ceiling fluorescent tube
1. Disconnect the cabinet from the mains power supply.
2. Remove the light diffuser, by compressing one end of the diffuser until it
disengages from the housing (see below).
3. The fluorescent tube can now be removed. Revolve the tube until the pin
position allows withdrawal.
4. When refitting the diffuser, engage the back section into the housing and then
compress and snap the front section of diffuser back into place working along
the full length of the light.
Shelf Light To replace a shelf light
Model Fluorescent Tube Specifications
FDM900i 14 Watt T5 fluorescent tube (Ø16mm x 550mm) Warm White 830
FDM1200i 21 Watt T5 fluorescent tube (Ø16mm x 850mm) Warm White 830
FDM1500i 28 Watt T5 fluorescent tube (Ø16mm x 1150mm) Warm White 830
Fluorescent Tube
Light Diffuser
1. Remove both sliding rear doors by
lifting each door up and pulling out at
the bottom. Remove the wire shelves
(see page 20).
2. Lift the light assembly panel up off
both shelf end supports and remove
from the cabinet. The power supply
cable will remain attached.
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Troubleshooting
3. Remove the light diffuser, by
compressing one end of the diffuser
until it disengages from the housing.
The fluorescent tube can now be
removed. Revolve the tube until the
pin position allows withdrawal.
Complaint Possible Cause Repair
1. Cabinet not
operating and no
controller display:
• Loss of power supply. • Check mains power supply.
2. Cabinet lights not
operating:
• Blown cabinet fuse. • Requires technical repair by a
SKOPE Authorised Service Agent.
• Failed fluorescent tube. • Check fluorescent tubes (see page
17).
• Lights are manually turned off. • Switch the lights on (see page 10).
• Controller alarm. • Determine cause and eliminate (see
pages 12-13).
3. Power
consumption is
higher than
expected:
• Unit operating too hot. • Clean condenser. Ensure the chiller
is installed with good ventilation
around the refrigeration unit.
• Cabinet doors are opened
excessively.
• Keep doors open for minimum time.
4. Product is too
warm and
spoiling:
• Restricted cabinet airflow. • Ensure product is not blocking
cabinet airflow slots.
• Temperature setpoint is too warm. • Adjust setpoint (see page 12).
5. Warm cabinet
temperatures,
and/or
compressor
operating for long
periods (more
than 1 hour):
• Blocked condenser. • Clean condenser (see page 16).
• Poor refrigeration unit ventilation. • Ensure the cabinet is installed with
good ventilation round the
refrigeration unit.