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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Information
Safety Precautions 1
Proper Disposal 2
Connecting Electricity 3
Adapter Plugs 3
Installation / Operation Instructions
Ownership 4
Required Tools 4
Uncrating 4
Location 5
Leveling Cabinet 5
Slide Doors 6
Wire Gauge Cart 7
Sealing Cabinet to the floor 8
Electrical Instructions 9
Direct Draw Draft Arm Installation 9-10
Start-up and Light Switch Location 10
Temperature Control Adjustment 12
Shelving & Bin Divider Installation 13
Storage & Handling 13
Temperature/Pressure/Tapping 14
Maintenance, Care & Cleaning
Draft Beer Problems 15
Changing CO2Gas Cylinder 16
Cleaning Bar System 17
Cleaning the Condenser 18
Important Warranty Information 19
Stainless Steel Equipment Care & Cleaning 20-21
Lightbulb Replacement 22
Warranty (U.S.A. and Canada ONLY!) 23
UNDERBAR
REFRIGERATION
CONGRATULATIONS!
You have just purchased the finest commercial
refrigerator available. You can expect many years
of trouble-free operation.
TBB-3G-S
TBB-2
TD-50-18-S
TDD-4
*Spanish, German, French, and Dutch versions included.
TDB-24-48-1-G-1
#894417 • 11/13
INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR
UNDERBAR REFRIGERATION
TRUE FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT, INC.
2001 East Terra Lane • O’Fallon, Missouri 63366-4434
(636)-240-2400 • FAX [phone] • INT'L FAX [phone] • (800)-325-6152
Parts Department (800)-424-TRUE • Parts Department FAX# [phone]

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• Thisrefrigeratormustbeproperlyinstalled
andlocatedinaccordancewiththeInstallation
Instructionsbeforeitisused.
• Donotallowchildrentoclimb,standorhangonthe
shelvesintherefrigerator.Theycoulddamagethe
refrigeratorandseriouslyinjurethemselves.
• Donottouchthecoldsurfacesintherefrigerator
compartmentwhenhandsaredamporwet.Skin
maysticktotheseextremelycoldsurfaces.
• Donotstoreorusegasolineorotherflammable
vaporsandliquidsinthevicinityofthisoranyother
appliance.
• Keepfingersoutofthe“pinchpoint”areas;
clearancesbetweenthedoorsandbetweenthedoors
andcabinetarenecessarilysmall;becarefulclosing
doorswhenchildrenareinthearea.
NOTE
We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by
a qualified individual.
• Unplugtherefrigeratorbeforecleaningand 
 makingrepairs.
• Settingtemperaturecontrolstothe0positiondoes
notremovepower.
• Danger-Riskoffireorexplosion.Flammablerefrigerantused.Donotusemechanicaldevicestodefrost
refrigerator.Donotpuncturerefrigeranttubing.
• Danger-Riskoffireorexplosion.Flammablerefrigerantused.Toberepairedonlybytrainedservicepersonnel.
Donotpuncturerefrigeranttubing.
• Caution-Riskoffireorexplosion.Flammablerefrigerantused.Consultrepairmanual/owner’sguidebefore
attemptingtoservicethisproduct.Allsafetyprecautionsmustbefollowed.
• Caution-Riskoffireorexplosion.Disposeofproperlyinaccordancewithfederalorlocalregulations.Flammable
refrigerantused.
• Caution-Riskoffireorexplosionduetopunctureofrefrigeranttubing;followhandlinginstructionscarefully.
Flammablerefrigerantused.
• Caution-Keepclearofobstructionallventilationopeningsintheapplianceenclosureorinthestructurefor
building-in.
WARNING!
Use this appliance for its intended purpose as described in this Owner Manual.
TO LOCATE REFRIGERANT TYPE, SEE SERIAL LABEL INSIDE CABINET.
This cabinet may contain fluorinated greenhouse gas covered by the Kyoto Protocol (please refer
to cabinet’s inner label for type and volume, GWP of 134a= 1,300. R404a= 3,800).
For Hydrocarbon Refrigeration Only (R-290) See Below:
How to Maintain Your TRUE Unit to Receive the Most Efficient and
Successful Operation
You have selected one of the finest commercial refrigeration units made. It is manufactured under strict quality controls with
only the best quality materials available. Your TRUE cooler when properly maintained will give you many years of trouble-
free service.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

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PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR
DANGER!
RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
NEVER USE AN EXTENSION CORD! TRUE will not warranty any refrigerator that has been connected to an extension cord.
Childentrapmentandsuffocationarenotproblemsof
thepast.Junkedorabandonedrefrigeratorsarestill
dangerous…eveniftheywillsitfor“justafewdays.”If
youaregettingridofyouroldrefrigerator,pleasefollow
theinstructionsbelowtohelppreventaccidents.
Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer:
• Takeoffthedoors.
• Leavetheshelvesinplacesothatchildrenmaynot
easilyclimbinside.
Refrigerant Disposal
Youroldrefrigeratormayhaveacoolingsystemthatuses
“OzoneDepleting”chemicals.Ifyou
arethrowingawayyouroldrefrigerator,makesurethe
refrigerantisremovedforproperdisposalby
aqualifiedservicetechnician.Ifyouintentionallyrelease
anyrefrigerantsyoucanbesubjecttofinesand
imprisonmentunderprovisionsoftheenvironmental
regulations.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
• Componentpartsshallbereplacedwithlikecomponents.
• Servicingshallbedonebyauthorizedservicepersonnel,tominimizetheriskofpossibleignitionduetoincorrect
 partsorimproperservice.
• Lampsmustbereplacedbyindenticallampsonly.
• Ifthesupplycordisdamaged,itmustbereplacedbyaspecialcordorassemblyavailablefromthemanufactureror
 itsserviceagent.

Thepowercordofthisapplianceisequipped
withagroundingplugwhichmates
withastandardgroundingwalloutlet
tominimizethepossibilityofelectricshock
hazardfromthisappliance.
Havethewalloutletandcircuitcheckedbyaqualified
electriciantomakesuretheoutletisproperlygrounded.
Iftheoutletisastandard2-prongoutlet,itis
yourpersonalresponsibilityandobligationto
haveitreplacedwiththeproperlygroundedwalloutlet.
Therefrigeratorshouldalwaysbepluggedinto
it’sownindividualelectricalcircuit,whichhas
avoltageratingthatmatchestheratingplate.
Thisprovidesthebestperformanceandalsoprevents
overloadingbuildingwiringcircuitswhichcouldcausea
firehazardfromoverheatedwires.
Neverunplugyourrefrigeratorbypullingonthepower
cord.Alwaysgripplugfirmlyandpullstraightoutfrom
theoutlet.
Repairorreplaceimmediatelyallpowercordsthathave
becomefrayedorotherwisedamaged.Donotuseacord
thatshowscracksorabrasiondamagealongitslengthor
ateitherend.
Whenremovingtherefrigeratorawayfromthewall,be
carefulnottorolloverordamagethepowercord.
HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the ground prong from the power cord.
For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.
WARNING!
USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS
NEVER USE AN ADAPTER PLUG! Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against
the use of an adapter plug.
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115/60/1
NEMA-5-20R
115/208-230/1
NEMA-14-20R
115/60/1
NEMA-5-15R
208-230/60/1
NEMA-6-15R
NEMA plug configurations
T-Series and GDM Freezers
Spec Series same as T-Series
Back Bar
Milk Coolers
TSSU
TPP
TWT
TUC
TRCB
T-Series and GDM Refrigerators
Double Duty, Single Duty, Curved Glass
Horizontal Freezers
GDIM
TAC (Air Curtain)
North America Use Only!
NEMAplugs
TRUEusesthesetypesofplugs.If
youdonothavetherightoutlethave
acertifiedelectricianinstallthecorrect
powersource.
Theincomingpowersourcetothecabinetincludingany
adaptersusedmusthavetheadequatepoweravailable
andmustbeproperlygrounded.Onlyadapterslisted
withULshouldbeused.

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Toensurethatyourunitworksproperlyfromthefirst
day,itmustbeinstalledproperly.Wehighlyrecommend
atrainedrefrigerationmechanicandelectricianinstall
yourTRUEequipment.Thecost
ofaprofessionalinstallationismoneywellspent.
BeforeyoustarttoinstallyourTRUEunit,carefully
inspectitforfreightdamage.Ifdamageisdiscovered,
immediatelyfileaclaimwiththedeliveryfreightcarrier.
TRUE is not responsible for damage incurred during shipment.
OWNERSHIP
• AdjustableWrench
• PhillipsHeadScrewdriver
• Level
REQUIRED TOOLS
Thefollowingprocedureisrecommendedforuncrating
theunit:
A. Removetheouterpackaging,(cardboardandbubbles
orstyrofoamcornersandclearplastic).Inspectfor
concealeddamage.Again,immediatelyfileaclaim
withthefreightcarrierifthereisdamage.
B. Moveyourunitasclosetothefinallocationas
possiblebeforeremovingthewoodenskid.
C. Removedoorbracketonswingingglassdoormodels
(seeimage1-2).
NOTE
Keys for coolers with door locks are located in warranty
packets.
UNCRATING
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REMOTE UNITS (This section applies to remotes only!)
• Remotecabinetsmustbeorderedasremote. 
Wedonotrecommendconvertingfora
standardselfcontainedtoremotesystem.
• Allremotecabinetsmustbehardwired.
• Nocastorsavailable.
• Allremotecabinetscomestandardusing404A
refrigerant.
• Allremoteunitscomestandardwithexpansion
valve,liquidlinesolenoid,heatedcondensate
pan,anddefrosttimerwhenapplicable.
• ContactTRUETechnicalServiceforBTU 
requirements.
• Nowiringnecessarybetweencabinet
andcondensingunit.
• Allremotecondensingunitspurchased
fromTRUEare208/230voltssinglephase.
If you have any questions regarding this section,
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TOOLS REQUIRED:
• Phillipsscrewdriver
• 3/8”socketor3/8”wrench
A. Useaphillipsscrewdiverandremovefourscrews
fromtheL-bracketconnectedtheunittothewood
skid(seeimage1).Thenusea3/8”socketorwrench
andremovetheL-bracketfromtheunit
(seeimage2).
When lifting unit do not use the countertop as
a lifting point. Also remember to leave cabinet upright
for 24 hours before plugging into power source.
B. Removeskidbyunscrewingallbaserailanchor
brackets.Placeskidtotheside.
C. Carefullyuprightcabinet.
D. Applicancetestedaccordingtotheclimateclasses5
and7fortemperatureandrelativehumidity.
LOCATING
Removing
bracket from
skid.
Removing bracket
from cabinet.
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A. Setunitinitsfinallocation.Besurethereisadequate
ventilationinyourroom.Underextremeheat
conditions,(100°F+,38°C+),
youmaywanttoinstallanexhaustfan.
WARNING
Warranty is void if ventilation is insufficient.
B. ProperlevelingofyourTRUEcooleriscriticalto
operatingsuccess(fornon-mobilemodels).Effective
condensateremovalanddooroperationwillbe
effectedbyleveling.
C. Thecoolershouldbeleveledfronttoback
andsidetosidewithalevel.
D. Ensurethatthedrainhoseorhosesarepositionedin
thepan.
E. Freeplugandcordfrominsidethelowerrear
ofthecooler(donotplugin).
F. Theunitshouldbeplacedcloseenoughtothe
electricalsupplysothatextensioncordsarenever
used.
WARNING
Cabinet warranties are void if OEM power cord is tampered
with. True will not warranty any units that are connected to
an extension cord.
LEVELING
Theseinstructionsexplainhowtokeepdoorinopen
position.
A. Slidethedooropen.
B. Latchthedoorintheopenpositionfromthe
 backsideofdoor(notchintrack).
C. Doorlatchinimage1isintheopenposition.
D. Doorlatchinimage2isintheclosedposition.
SLIDE DOOR UNITS WITH HOLD OPEN FEATURE
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2
(Rear view of door & track)

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STEP 2
Usinga7/16”wrenchoradjustablewrench
and1/8”allenwrenchloosenrollerandmove
alongslottedhole.Afteradjustmenthasbeen
madetightenthe
rollerintoplace.
Seeimage9.
Image 9
TO ADJUST SLIDE DOOR
STEP 6
Removedoorcordfromrollerbracket.The
blackplastictabholdingthedoorcordslidesout
theback.Slowlyletthedoorcordretractback
tothetrack.Seeimage6.
STEP 7
Whenreinstallingdoormakesuredoorcord
grommetattachestorollerslotclosesttopulley.
(Seeimage7and8).
STEP 1
Aftercabinetisinstalledinafinallocationand
correctlyleveledcheckforanyopeningswhenthe
slidedoorsarecompletelyclosed.Ifthereare
anygaps/openingsbetweenthecloseddoors
andcabinet,thedoorswillneedtobe
adjusted.
Image 3 (Three Door Units ONLY)
STEP 1
Doorscannotberemovedunlessplacedin
specificlocationsstatedintheseinstructions.
STEP 2
Two Door Units:Slidethefrontdoorsoitis
centeredonthecabinet.Thedoorcannotbe
removedunlessitiscentered.Seeimage1for
doorchannelopeningsandimage2for
centeringdoor.
Three Door Units:Slidethemiddledoorto
therightsoitiscenteredwiththeleftedgeof
therightdoor.Seeimage3.
Image 1 (Two Door Units ONLY)
Image 2 (Two Door Units ONLY)
CENTERED DOOR
Image 5 (Three Door Units ONLY)
STEP 5 (Three Door Units Only)
Slideleftdoortotherightsorightedgelinesup
withtherightedgeoftheTrueLogolocatedat
thetopofthedoorframe.Seeimage5b.Then
liftdooroutoftrackasdescribedinStep3.
STEP 4 (Three Door Units Only)
Sliderightdoortotheleftsoleftedgelinesup
withtheleftedgeofTrueLogolocatedabovethe
door.Seeimage5a.Thenliftdooroutoftrackas
describedinStep3.
STEP 3
Aftercenteringthedoorliftitupandtilttopof
doortowardsthebackoftheunitsotherollersare
outofthetopchannel.Swingthebottomofthe
dooroutofthebottomchannel.Thenremovethe
doorandsetitdown.Seeimage4.
(TWO DOOR UNITS SKIP TO STEP 6)
Image 4
Image 6
SLIDE DOORS
Image 5a
Image 5b
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CONDUCTORS AND CIRCUITS
Wire Gauge for 2% Voltage Drop in Supply Circuits.
115 Volt Distance In Feet To Center of Load
Amps 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 120 140 160
2 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14
3 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 12
4 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 12 12 12
5 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 12 12 12 10 10
6 14 14 14 14 14 14 12 12 12 10 10 10
7 14 14 14 14 14 12 12 12 10 10 10 8
8 14 14 14 14 12 12 12 10 10 10 8 8
9 14 14 14 12 12 12 10 10 10 8 8 8
10 14 14 14 12 12 10 10 10 10 8 8 8
12 14 14 12 12 10 10 10 8 8 8 8 6
14 14 14 12 10 10 10 8 8 8 6 6 6
16 14 12 12 10 10 8 8 8 8 6 6 6
18 14 12 10 10 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 5
20 14 12 10 10 8 8 8 6 6 6 5 5
25 12 10 10 8 8 6 6 6 6 5 4 4
30 12 10 8 8 6 6 6 6 5 4 4 3
35 10 10 8 6 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 2
40 10 8 8 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 2 2
45 10 8 6 6 6 5 4 4 3 3 2 1
50 10 8 6 6 5 4 4 3 3 2 1 1
Wire Gauge for 2% Voltage Drop in Supply Circuits.
230 Volt Distance In Feet To Center of Load
Amps 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 120 140 160
5 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14
6 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 12
7 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 12 12
8 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 12 12 12
9 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 12 12 12 10
10 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 12 12 12 10 10
12 14 14 14 14 14 14 12 12 12 10 10 10
14 14 14 14 14 14 12 12 12 10 10 10 8
16 14 14 14 14 12 12 12 10 10 10 8 8
18 14 14 14 12 12 12 10 10 10 8 8 8
20 14 14 14 12 10 10 10 10 10 8 8 8
25 14 14 12 12 10 10 10 10 8 8 6 6
30 14 12 12 10 10 10 8 8 8 6 6 6
35 14 12 10 10 10 8 8 8 8 6 6 5
40 14 12 10 10 8 8 8 6 6 6 5 5
50 12 10 10 8 6 6 6 6 6 5 4 4
60 12 10 8 6 6 6 6 6 5 4 4 3
70 10 10 8 6 6 6 5 5 4 4 2 2
80 10 8 8 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 2 2
90 10 8 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 1 1
100 10 8 6 6 5 4 4 3 3 2 1 1
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Step 1 - Position Cabinet
Allowoneinchbetweenthewallandrearofthe
refrigeratedBarEquipmenttoassureproperventilation.
ForGlass&PlateChillers/Frosters3inchesbetweenthe
wallandrearofthecabinetwillassureproperventilation.
Step 2 - Level Cabinet
Cabinetshouldbelevel,sidetosideandfronttoback.
Placeacarpenter’slevelintheinteriorfloorinfour
places:
A. Positionlevelintheinsideflooroftheunitnearthe
 doors.(Levelshouldbeparalleltocabinetfront).
 Levelcabinet.
B. Positionlevelattheinsiderearofcabinet.(Again
 levelshouldbeplacedparalleltocabinetback).
C. PerformsimilarprocedurestostepsA&Bbyplacing
 theleveloninsidefloor(leftandrightsides-parallel
 tothedepthofthecooler).Levelcabinet.
Step 3
Drawanoutlineonthebaseonthefloor.
Step 4
Raiseandblockthefrontsideofthecabinet.
Step 5
Applyabeadof“NSFApprovedSealant”,(seelistbelow),
toflooronhalfinchinsidetheoutlinedrawn.Thebead
mustbeheavyenoughtosealtheentirecabinetsurface
whenitisdownonthesealant.
Step 6
Raiseandblocktherearofthecabinet
Step 7
ApplysealantonfloorasoutlinedinStep5onother
threesides.
Step 8
Examinetoseethatcabinetissealedtoflooraround
entireperimeter.
Note:
Asphaltfloorsareverysusceptibletochemicalattack.A
layeroftapeonthefloorpriortoapplyingthesealant
willprotectthefloor.
NSF Approved Sealants:
1.MinnesotaMining#ECU800Caulk
2.MinnesotaMining#ECU2185Caulk
3.MinnesotaMining#ECU1055Bead
4.MinnesotaMining#ECU1202Bead
5.ArmstrongCork-RubberCaulk
6.ProductsResearchCo.#5000RubberCaulk
7.G.E.SiliconeSealer
8.DowCorningSiliconeSealer
SEALING CABINET TO FLOOR
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A. Beforeyournewunitisconnectedtoapowersupply,
checktheincomingvoltagewithavoltmeter.If
anythinglessthan100%oftheratedvoltagefor
operationisnoted,correctimmediately.
B. Allunitsareequippedwithaservicecord,andmust
bepoweredatproperoperatingvoltageatalltimes.
Refertocabinetdataplateforthisvoltage.
TRUErecommendsthatasoleusecircuitbededicated
fortheunit.
WARNING
Compressor warranties are void if compressor burns out due
to low voltage.
WARNING
Power supply cord ground should not be removed!
WARNING
Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage
compartments of the appliances unless they are of the
type recommended by the manufacturer.
NOTE
To reference wiring diagram - Remove front louvered grill,
wiring diagram is positioned on the inside cabinet wall.
ELECTRICAL INSTRUCTIONS
Ondirectdraws,thedrainislocatedatthefront
ofthecabinet.Toplumbinthedrain,connect3⁄4"
(2cm)P.V.C.pipetothe3⁄4"(2cm)barbedfitting
supplieswiththeunit.
CO2PRESSURE
Mobiletapsters,toretaincompletemobility,the
CO2tank(uptofivepoundsinsize)canbe
placedinsidethecooler(strapholdersfurnished).
CAUTION
Filled CO2tanks are potentially dangerous because
of the pressure they contain. If you are unfamiliar
with their use or the use of the CO2regulator, seek
information from your local distributor, or your local
beverage man before proceeding.
INSTALL DRAFT ARM
Placerubberwasheroverdraftarmmounting
holesincabinet,putbeerlineconnectordown
throughhole.Next,securedraftarmwithfour
screws.(Seeimages1-6)
DIRECT DRAW DRAFT ARM INSTALLATION
CONTINUED ON
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Draft arm install contents.
(Draft arm not shown)
Beer line
connector.
Thread beer line connector to draft arm and secure draft arm
to cabinet with rubber gasket under the draft arm.
Thread beer
draft arm
handle onto
the draft
arm.
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INSTALL DRAFT ARM continued...
Insertairhose(oneinchplastictube)
indraftarm,beingcarefulnottodisturb
insulation.Removetopcoverofdraftarm
andattachairhosecliptotheinsulating
sleeveatthetopofthedraftarm.Replace
topcover.Theairhoseclipwillassurethat
thehoseremains
inproperplaceatalltimes,keeping
thebeerfaucetcold.(Seeimage7-9)
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DIRECT DRAW DRAFT ARM INSTALLATION
CONTINUED...
A. Thecompressorisreadytooperate.Pluginthe
cooler.
B. TemperaturecontrolsetatNo.4positiongives
refrigeratorsanapproximatetemperatureof35°Fand
glasschillerfrostershaveanapproximatetemperatureof
0°F.Allowunittofunctionseveralhours,completely
coolingcabinetbeforechangingthecontrolsetting.
C. Excessivetamperingwiththecontrolcouldleadto
servicedifficulties.Shoulditeverbecomenecessary
toreplacetemperaturecontrol,besureitisordered
fromyourTRUEdealerorrecommendedservice
agent.
D. GoodairflowinyourTRUEunitiscritical.Be
carefultoloadproductsothatitneitherpresses
againstthebackwall,norcomeswithinfourinchesof
theevaporatorhousing.Refrigeratedairoffthecoil
mustcirculatedownthebackwall.
LIGHT SWITCH LOCATION:
Theswitchislocatedonthefrontoftheevaporator
housingtowardthefrontofthecabinet.Openthefront
doorsandtheswitchwillbevisibleclosetotheceiling
thecabinet.
NOTE
If the unit is disconnected or shut off, wait five minutes
before starting again.
RECOMMENDATION
Before loading product we recommend you run your TRUE
unit empty for two to three days. This allows you to be sure
electrical wiring and installation are correct and no shipping
damage has occurred. Remember, our factory warranty does
not cover product loss!
REPLACEMENT PARTS
TRUE maintains a record of the cabinet serial number for
your cooler. If at any time during the life of your cooler, a
part is needed, you may obtain this part by furnishing the
model number and serial number to the company from whom
you purchased the cooler. Call Toll-Free: (800)-424-TRUE
(Direct to Parts Department). (800)-325-6152 (U.S.A.
& Canada only) or call: (636)-240-2400.
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DANFOSS ELECTRONIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL
GENERAL SEQUENCE OF OPERATION
YOUR TRUE GLASS & PLATE CHILLER MAY USE
AN ELECTRONIC CONTROL - 115V/60HZ ONLY
IF YOUR CABINET IS PRODUCED WITH AN ELECTRONIC CONTROL, THERE MAY BE
UP TO A 20 MINUTE DELAY WHEN CABINET IS PLUGGED IN.
If the serial number on your cabinet is higher than listed below, it was produced with
an electronic control.
1.Cabinetispluggedin.
a.InteriorlightswillilluminateofGlassDoorModelsonly.Iflightsdonotcomeonverifythelightswitchisinthe
“ON”position.Soliddoorcabinetmayormaynothavelightsthatmaybecontrolledbythedoorswitch.
b.CabinetwillstartinaDefrostCycle.
2.DuringtheinitialDefrostCycle,theevaporatorfan(s)andthecompressorwillremainoforaminimumof4
minutes.
a.AftertheDefrostCycletherewillbea2minutedelay.
b.Afterthe2minutedelaythecompressorwillstart.
c.eevaporatorfanswillremainoforanadditional3minutes.
3.eDanfosscontrolwillcyclethecompressorandtheevaporatorfan(s)onandotogether.
a.etemperaturecontrolissensingthedischargeairtemperature.
b.etemperaturecontrolshouldbesetonthe#4or#5.
c.ewarmestsettingis#1and#0istheoposition.
d.ethermometerisdesignedtoreadanddisplayacabinettemperaturenotaproducttemperature.iscabinet
temperaturemayreecttherefrigerationcycledeterminedbythetemperaturecontrol.emostaccurate
temperatureonacabinetsoperationistoverifytheproducttemperature.
4.eDanfosscontrolispreprogrammedtoinitiatedefrostevery4hoursofcompressorruntime.
a.Atthistimethecompressorandevaporatorfan(s)willturnoandtheevaporatorcoilheateranddraintube
heaterwillbeenergized.Somecabinetsmayalsochangetherotationofthereversingcondenserfanmotor.
b.Onceapreprogrammedtemperatureoftheevaporatorcoilisreached,theDefrostCyclewillterminateandthe2
minutedelaywilloccur.
c.Afterthe2minutedelaythecompressorwillrestart.
d.eevaporatorfanswillremainoforanadditional3minutes.
T-24-GC / T-24-GC-S
S# 7721857
T-36-GC / T-36-GC-S
S# 7218795
T-50-GC / T-50-GC-S
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TERMS:
Cut-out-Temperaturesensedbythe
controllerthatshutsthecompressor
off.
Cut-in-Temperaturesensedbythe
controllerthatturnsthecompressor
on.
REQUIRED TOOLS
• PhillipsHeadScrewdriver
• 5/64"or2mmAllenWrench
• T-7TorxWrench
STEP 1
Unplugthecooler.
STEP 2
Removethescrewsthatsecurethe
temperaturecontroltotheinsetbox.
S T E P 3
Pulloutgentlyfromcabinet.
S T E P 4
Forhighelevationinstallations,it
maybenecessaryto"warm-up"the
setpoints.Tomaketheadjustment,
inserttheappropriatetoolineach
adjustmentscrewandturn1/4ofa
revolutionclockwise(totheright).
Thisprocedurewilladjustboth
thecut-inandcut-outabout2°F
warmer.
S T E P 5
Makesuretoreconnectthepink
wiretotheproperspadeterminal
whenreinstalling.
NOTE:
Mechanical temperature
controllers are affected when
functioning at high altitude. The
cut-in and cut-out
temperatures will be colder than
when the controller functions
closer to sea level
Danfoss Temperature Control (High Altitude Adjustment Only!)
Cut-out Adjustment Screw Allen (5/64"
or 2 mm) (clockwise for warmer)
Cut-in Adjustment Screw Torx (T-7)
(clockwise for warmer)
Compressor Connection (pink)
Compressor Connection (pink)
TEMPERATURE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT FOR
HIGH ALTITUDE ONLY!
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SHELVING and BIN DIVIDER INSTALLATION /
OPERATION
SHELF INSTALLATION:
A. Hookshelfclipsontoshelfstandards.
B. Positionallfourshelfclipsequalindistancefromthe
floorforflatshelves.
C. Shelvesareorientedsothatcrosssupportbarsare
facingdown.
D. Placeshelvesonshelfclipsmakingsureallcorners
areseatedproperly.
HORIZONTAL BOTTLE COOLER BIN DIVIDER
INSTALLATION:
Horizontalbottlecoolersareshippedwithbindividers
inplace.Ifitisnecessarytoadjustspacingthefollowing
procedureisrecommended.
A. Dividersarespringloaded-pushdividertowardsrear
ofthecoolertoreleasefromfrontgrommetedholes.
B. Lineupdividerfrontpegswithdesiredholesand
punchthroughinteriortapeliningofbothtopand
bottomholes-bottompegfirst(frontholesaretaped
overtoimproveinsulationvalues).
C. Removedividerfromthefrontholesandlineup
regularandspringloadedrearpegswithholesinline
withthosedesiredinfront.Insertasfaraspossible
andmaneuverfrontpegsinplace.
SHELF INSTALLATION
BIN DIVIDER INSTALLATION
NOTE
Divider
positioned
in front of
mechanical box
requires specific
notch cut out.
Draftbeershouldbetreatedasafoodproduct.In
mostinstancesdraftbeerisnotpasteurized.Itisvery
importantthatyoustoreandhandleitproperly.
Followthesestepstoensurethehighestqualityand
consumersatisfaction.
• Draftbeershouldbeimmediatelystoredina
refrigeratedcabinet.
• Draftbeerproductshavearecommendedshelflife.
Ifyouhavequestionsregardingtheshelflifeofany
ofyourdraughtproducts,pleaseconsultwithyour
supplyingdepotorrespectiveBrewerrepresentative.
• Kegsshouldbestoredseparatelyfromfoodproducts.
Ifyourcoolerisusedtorefrigeratedraughtandfood
products,itisveryimportantthatthefoodnotbe
storednearoronthekegs.
• Kegstorageanddispensingareasshouldbekeptclean
topreventanypossibilityofcontaminatingyour
draughtproducts.
STORAGE AND HANDLING
Shelf
Clip
Shelf
Shelf
Pillaster
(I-beam)
Shelf
Standards
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Dispensing pressures differ according to:
• Thetypeofdraftdispensingsystem
• Thelengthofdraftdispensingline
• Theactualproduct-somerequiremore,
somerequireless
• Thetemperatureoftheproduct
• Thepressurizingagent:airpressure,   
CO2orspecialblendedgases.
PRESSURE
• Correcttemperatureisakeyfactortoconsiderinstoring
anddispensingdraftbeer.Toocoolortoowarmmaycause
flavorloss,offtasteanddispensingproblems.
Helpful Hints on Controlling Temperature
• Keepathermometerhandy
• Monitortemperatureofdraftinyourcooler
andatthetap
• Keepcoolerdoorclosedasmuchaspossible
toavoidtemperaturefluctuation
• Regularmaintenanceofrefrigerationequipment
isrecommended
TEMPERATURE
Helpful Hints On Maintaining The Correct Pressure:
• Knowwhichpressurizingagentto 
 useonwhichproductandwhy.
• Monitoryourregulatorstoensure 
 appliedpressureremainsconstant.
• Keepequipmentingoodrepair.
Donotagitatethekegsunnecessarily.Ifexcessiveagitation
occursallowkegstosettlefor1to2hoursbeforetapping.
Priortotappingthekeg,ensurethatallbeerfaucetinthe
servinglocationareintheoffposition.Completelyremove
thedustcover(identificationcap)fromthekeg.
TAPPING
isinstructionisTRUE’s
recommendedprocedureforinstallinga
remoteCO2container.
REQUIRED TOOLS
•Pliers
•PowerDrill
•SiliconeSealer
•Drillbit,1/2”
STEP 1
Removeblackknockoutplugwithapair
ofpliers.
NOTE:
KnockoutplugforCO2linecanbe
locateintwodierentareas.View
diagramtolocatethesetwoareas.
STEP2
Usedrillandbittoboreholestraight
backthroughwallintocompressor
compartment.
STEP3
SnakeCO2linethroughholedown
andaroundexitingbehindrearcastor
underneathreargrill.
STEP4
SealholearoundCO2linewithsilicone
sealertopreventcoldairleakage.
TDD-1 CO2KNOCK-OUT
O
F
F
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
Knockout Plug
can be located at
either location.
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Flat Beer - Description: Foamy head
disappears quickly. Beer lacks usual zestful
brewery fresh flavor.
• CO2turnedoffwhennotinuse.
• Contaminatedairsource(associatedwith
compressedair).
• Greasyglasses.
• Notenoughpressure.
• Pressureshutoffduringnight.
• Loosetaporventconnection.
• Sluggishpressureregulator.
• Obstructioninlines.
False Head - Description: Large soap-like
bubbles, head dissolves very quickly.
• Dryglasses.
• Improperpour.
• Pressurerequireddoesnotcorrespondto
beertemperature.
• Coilsordirectdrawbeerlineswarmerthan
beerinkeg.
• Smalllinesintolargefaucetshanks.
• Beerdrawnimproperly.
Wild Beer - Description: Beer, when drawn,
is all foam and not enough liquid beer.
• Beerdrawnimproperly.
• Faucetinbadorworncondition.
• Kinks,dents,twistsorotherobstructionsin
line.
• Trapsinbeerlines.
• Beertoowarminkegsorlines.
• Toomuchpressure.
• Creepinggaugecausingtoomuchpressure.
Cloudy Beer - Description: Beer in the glass
appears hazy. Not clear.
• Dirtyglassorfaucet.
• Beeroverchilled.
• Beertemperaturevarianceinkeg(Beermay
havewarmedupatsometime).
• Hotspotsinbeerlines.
• Cuttingbeerthroughfaucet.
• Beerlineinpoorcondition.
• Dirtylines.
• Beerthathasbeenfrozen.
Bad Taste
• Dirtyfaucet.
• Oldordirtybeerlines.
• Failuretoflushbeerlineswithwaterafter
eachemptykeg.
• Unsanitaryconditionsatbar.
• Foulairordirtinlines.
• Oilyair;greasykitchenair.
• Temperatureofpackagetoowarm.
• Dryglasses
DRAFT BEER PROBLEMS
To minimize draft beer problems, always follow the recommended instructions for temperature
and CO2pressures from your beer supplier.
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Follow these instructions at ALL times when you
replace a CO2 gas cylinder:
1. Closecylinderat"A".
2. Removetap"D"frombarrel.Pullpressurerelease
ringonbodyoftaptoreleasepressureremainingin
line.(donotclose"C")
3. Removeorloosenregulatorkey"B"byturning
counterclockwise.
4. Removeregulatorfromusedcylinderat"E".
5. Removedustcapfromnewgascylinderat"E"and
cleardustfromoutletbyopeningandclosingvalve
"A"quicklyusingappropriatewrench.
6. Attachregulatortonewcylinderat"E".(usenew
fiber/plasticwasher,ifrequired).
7. Openvalve"A"alltheway.
8. Closevalve"C".
9. Adjustregulatorkey"B"byturningclockwisetoset
pressure.(checksettingbyopening"C"andpulling
andreleasingthering"F"onthepressurerelease
valveonthebodyofthetap)
10. Tapbarrelat"D"withvalve"C"open.
NOTE
Don't lay CO2cylinders flat.
Don't drop CO2cylinders.
It requires 1/2 pound CO2to dispense 1/2 barrel of beer
at 38˚F with 15 pounds pressure on barrel.
PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT ON CO2
REGULATOR
Increasing Pressure:
1. Closeregulatorshut-off"C".
2. Turnregulatorkey"B"clockwiseandmakesetting.
3. Tapgaugeforaccuratereading.
4. Openregulatorshut-off"C"anddrawbeer.
Decreasing Pressure:
1. Closeregulatorshut-off"C".
2. Untapbarrelat"D"andtobleedline,activatetap
handle.Leaveinopenposition.
3. Slowlyopenregulatorshut-off"C"and
simultaneouslyturnregulatorkeycounter-clockwise
tozeroreading.
4. Closeregulatorshut-off"C"andsetpressureby
turningregulatorkeyclockwise.Checksettingby
openingandclosingvalve"C".
5. Closetaphead"D".(putin"OFF"position)
6. Tapbarrelat"D"andopenregulatorshut-off"C".
CHANGING CO2GAS CYLINDER
A
B
C
D
E
F
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Draughtdispensers,regardlessofdesign,mustbecleaned
atleasteverytwoweeks.Flushingyourdraughtdispenser
withwateronlyisnotenough.
NOTE
Use cleaners approved by your beer supplier and follow their
instructions. If you are using the cleaning kit purchased from
TRUE follow these instructions:
Exacting cleanliness should be constantly maintained in
your dispenser so that your draught beer will be at its best
when served. Although the beer in the barrel is in excellent
condition, it can become less satisfying as it is drawn
through the beer line and faucet if they are not kept clean.
Prepare Solution:
• Add1/2ounce(19grams)oflinecleaningpowderto
eachquartofwater,coldorwarm.
Cleaning:
1. Disconnecttapfrombarrel.Removebeerfaucetwith
spannerwrenchunscrewhandleandremovevalve
assembly(fig.1).
2. Puttapandfaucetpartsinabucketwithcleaning
solutiontosoak.
3. Usesmallbrushtocleanbeerfaucetparts
 (fig.2).
4. Rinsepartsthoroughly.
5. FillpumpbottlewithDBKsolution.
6. Attachhosefrompumpbottletobeercolumntap
outlet(besurerubbergasketisinplacetoprevent
leakage)-allowtaptodraininbucket(fig.3).
7. Pumpsolution(2-3timesfrombottlethroughthe
lineuntilitstartstoflowoutthebeerline.
Wait 10 minutes while cleaning solution works
on the lines.
8. Pumpexcesssolutionthroughlines.
9. Rinsebucket,pumpbottleandhosethoroughlywith
cleancoolwater.
10. Fillpumpbottlewithcleancoolwaterandpump
throughlinesuntilwaterrunsclear.
11. Whencrystalclearwatercomesthrough,you'reready
toassembleandreattachfaucetandre-tapthebarrel.
12.Drawthewaterfromthebeerline;nowyou'reready
toservebreweryfresh,goldenbeer.
NOTE
Keeping your dispenser and all its parts clean and odor
free will help you to serve beautiful foam topped glasses of
delicious satisfying draught beer.
CLEANING BAR SYSTEM
fig. 1 fig. 2 fig. 3
Beer Tap Cleaning Kit
Required Tools
linecleaning
powder
Spanner
wrench
Brush
Pumpbottle
andtub Bucketand
freshwater
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MAINTENANCE, CARE & CLEANING
CLEANING THE CONDENSER COIL
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
T
M
C
TRUE
REQUIRED TOOLS
•PhillipsScrewdriver
•StiffBristleBrush
•AdjustableWrench
STEP 1
Disconnectpowertounit.
STEP 2
Takeofflowergrillassemblybyremovingallscrews.
STEP 3
Removeboltsanchoringcompressorassemblytoframe
railsandcarefullyslideout.(tubeconnectionsare
flexible)
STEP 4
Cleanoffaccumulateddirtfromcondensingcoilwitha
stiffbristlebrush.
STEP 5
Liftcardboardcoverabovefanatplasticplugsand
carefullycleancondensercoilandfanblades.
STEP 6
Afterbrushingcondensercoilvacuumdirtfromcoil,and
interiorfloor.
STEP 7
Replacecardboardcover.Carefullyslidecompressor
assemblybackintopositionandreplacebolts.
STEP 8
Reinstalllouverassemblyontounitwithappropriate
fastenersandclips.Tightenallscrews.
STEP 9
Connectunittopowerandchecktoseeifcondenseris
running.