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INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR
TCGD DISPLAY CASES (DRY BAKERY) MODELS
CURVED GLASS DISPLAY CASES
- DRY BAKERY -
CONGRATULATIONS!
You have just purchased the finest display case
available. You can expect many years of
trouble-free operation.
TCGD-77
TCGD-50
TRUE FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT, INC.
2001 East Terra Lane • O’Fallon, Missouri 63366
(636)-240-2400 • FAX [phone] • INT’L FAX [phone] • [phone]
Parts Department (800)424-TRUE • Parts Department FAX# [phone]
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
Locating ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5
Leveling Cabinet –––––––––––––––––––––––– 5
Electrical Instructions –––––––––––––––––––– 6
Start-up –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 6
Wire Gauge Chart ––––––––––––––––––––––– 7
Shelving Installation ––––––––––––––––––––– 8
Installing Optional Castors ––––––––––––––– 9
Installing Optional Laminate Kit –––––––––– 10
Maintenance, Care & Cleaning
Optional Sealing Cabinet To Floor –––––––– 11
Cabinet Cleaning –––––––––––––––––––––– 11
Light Bulb Replacement ––––––––––––––––– 12
Warranty (U.S.A. and Canada ONLY!) ––––– 13
* Spanish, German, French and Dutch versions included.
#912625 • RD 3/13

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SAFETY INFORMATION
• Thisdisplaycase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displaycase.Theycoulddamagethe
cabinetandseriouslyinjurethemselves.
• 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;clear-
ances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.
WARNING!
Use this appliance for its intended purpose as described in this Owner Manual.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
How to Maintain Your Unit
to Receive the Most Efficient and
Successful Operation
You have selected one of the finest display cases 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.

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PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DISPLAY CASE
DANGER!
RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
NEVER USE AN EXTENSION CORD! TRUE will not warranty any display case that has been connected to an extension cord
(applies to cabinets ordered with optional 12" power cord).
Childentrapmentandsuffocationarenotproblemsof
thepast.Junkedorabandoneddisplaycasesarestilldan-
gerous…eveniftheywillsitfor“justafewdays.”Ifyou
aregettingridofyourolddisplaycase,pleasefollowthe
instructionsbelowtohelppreventaccidents.
Before You Throw Away Your Old Display Case:
• Takeoffthedoors.
• Leavetheshelvesinplacesothatchildrenmaynot
easilyclimbinside.
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.

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Beforeyournewdisplaycase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.
Havethecircuitcheckedbyaqualifiedelectricianto
makesureitisproperlygrounded.
Thedisplaycaseshouldalwaysbeuse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.
For models with Optional 12" (30.5 cm) cord.
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circuitcheckedbyaqualifiedelectricianto
makesureit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displaycase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displaycase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displaycaseawayfromthewall,be
carefulnottorolloverordamagethepowercord.
HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY
Hard wiring is required on standard "Dry" Display Cases.
Optional 12" (30.5 cm) corded model available, factory installed only
(exterior scale receptacle will not be included with this option).
WARNING!
NOTE
Applies to models ordered with 12" power
cord, hard wired models do not use this
receptacle.
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.
SAFETY INFORMATION
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.
115/60/1
NEMA-5-15R
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insurethatyourunitworksproperlyfromthefirst
day,itmustbeinstalledproperly.Wehighlyrecommend
atrained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
• TinSnips/BandCutters
• ClawHammer
• HexHeadDriver
• AdjustableWrench
• 3/4"(19mm)Open-EndWrench
• PhillipsHeadScrewdriver
• Level
REQUIRED TOOLS
Thefollowingprocedureisrecommendedforuncrating
the unit:
A. Cutmetalretainingstrapssecuringprotectivetop
skid.Removetheouterpackagingbypullingtri-wall
nailsfromskid.Remove(4)cardboardcornerpads
and dust cover.
B. Inspectforconcealeddamage.Again,immediately
fileaclaimwiththefreightcarrierifthereisdamage.
C. Moveyourdisplaycaseasclosetothefinallocation
aspossiblebeforeremovingthewoodenskid.
UNCRATING
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TOOLS REQUIRED:
•Phillipsscrewdriver
•3/8”(9.5mm)socketor3/8”(9.5mm)wrench
A. UseaPhillipsscrewdiverandremovefourscrews
fromtheL-bracketconnectedtheunittothewood
skid(image1).Thenusea3/8”(9.5mm)socket
orwrenchandremovetheL-bracketfromtheunit
(image2).
ToavoiddamagetoglassDONOTlaycabinet
onitssideorbackwhenremovingskid,
installingleglevelers,cleaning,etc.
B. Liftupfromthebaseandwalkunitofftheskidand
setinfinallocation.
C. Unblockdoors,(freeplasticwedges,bluefoamand
tape.Removefiberglasstapesecuringglass.
 Removecomponents:(shelves,brackets,etc.)from
insidecabinet.
D. Applicancetestedaccordingtotheclimateclasses5
and7fortemperatureandrelativehumidity.
LOCATING
A. Setunitinitsfinallocation.
B. ProperlevelingofyourTRUEunitiscriticalto
operatingsuccess(fornon-mobilemodels).Effective
dooroperationwillbeeffectedbyleveling.
WARNING
Display case must be leveled accurately to ensure front
glass door seals properly.
C. Theunitshouldbeleveledfronttobackandsideto
sidewithalevel.Placethelevelintheinteriorfloorof
theunitandcheckallfoursides.
D. Ifthecabinetisnotleveladjustleglevelersbyfirst
relievingweighttolevelerandadjustingbyeither
handorwrench.Repeatwithallleglevelersuntil
cabinetislevelinalldirections.
Drybakerycasesrequirehardwiringunless
orderedwith12"(30.5cm)cordoption.
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
Removing bracket from skid.
1
2
Removing bracket from cabinet.

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NOTE
Hard wiring is required on standard "Dry" Bakery Cases.
NOTE
Optional 12" (30.5 cm) corded model available, factory
installed only (exterior scale receptacle will not be included
with this option).
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.
 Refertocabinetdataplateforvoltage.
 TRUErequiresthatasoleusecircuitbededicated
fortheunit.
WARNING
If your bakery case includes optional 12" (30 cm) 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 - wiring diagram is positioned
on the ballast box inside lower rear of the cabinet.
ELECTRICAL INSTRUCTIONS
A. Verifythatthecabinetlightsareworking.Bakery
casesareshippedwithlightswitchesinthe"on"
position.Thetoggleswitchislocatedlowerright
corer at the rear.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
TRUE maintains a record of the cabinet serial number for
your unit. If at any time during the life of your display case,
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 cabinet. Call Toll-Free: (800)-424-
TRUE (Direct to Parts Department). (800)-325-6152 (U.S.A.
& Canada only) or call: (636)-240-2400.
STARTUP
NON-REFRIGERATED "DRY" CURVED GLASS
DISPLAY CASES
(hard wired models only)
HardwiredBakeryCasesareequippedwith
aservicereceptacle(foundontheupperright
cabinetbackside).Noelectricalloadgreater
than4.0ampsshouldbeconnectedtoit.

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CONDUCTORS AND CIRCUITS
Wire Guage 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 Guage 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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SHELVING INSTALLATION ("DRY" BAKERY)
SHELF INSTALLATION:
A. Lifteachdoorupandoutoftrack(donotdisconnect
elastictubing).Stretchelasticsurgicaltubingandset
doorsoneachsideofunit.
B. Locatebrackets,lights,shelves,etc.fromcabinet
interior.
C. Locateshelfsupportswrappedinmicrofoamand
install teeth end into stainless pilasters located on
interiorwalls.Adjusttodesiredheightmatchingright
andleftpairs.(images1&2).
D. Locatethreehorizontallightswrappedinmicrofoam
andinstall(lightsidedown).Electricalcordsshould
beontherighttoplugintosidereceptacles.
 Hangendhooksoflightassemblyontwoshelfsup-
ports(leftandright)slideassemblyforwarduntilit
seatsinfrontnotchofshelfsupport.(image3).
E. Installrearbracketsbyslidingendhooksoverrear
notchofshelfsupport.(image4).
F. Locateshelves,installtopshelffirst.Withthefront
lip(traystop)upandtowardscabinetfront,placeon
topoffrontlightassemblyandsnapshelfinto(2)
clipsontopofrearbracket(image5).
G. Plugtoplightassemblyintotopreceptacleofcabinet
interiorsidewall(image5).
H. Repeatproceduresforremainingtwoshelves
(image6).
I. Replace doors in track.
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Install shelf supports. teeth
end into stainless pilasters.
Adjust to desired height matching right and
left pairs.
Hang end hooks of light assebly
on front notch of shelf supports.
Install rear brackets.
Snap shelf into position.
Completed assembly.
WARNING
Shelf mounted lighting requires a
closed circuit. All plugs must be
plugged into side wall receptacles for
lights to work. If less than three shelves
are installed be sure attached caps are
plugged into receptacle(s) (image 7).
Shelf plug.
Receptacle
cap.
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