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INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR TCGG MODELS
(CURVED GLASS DELI CASE)
TCGG MODELS
(CURVED GLASS DELI CASE)
CONGRATULATIONS!
You have just purchased the finest commercial
refrigeration available. You can expect many years
of trouble-free operation.
TRUE FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT, INC.
2001 East Terra Lane • O’Fallon, Missouri 63366-4434
(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 ––––––––––––––––––––––– 4
Adapter Plugs ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4
Installation / Operation Instructions
Ownership ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4
Required Tools –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4
Uncrating –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4
Location –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5
Leveling Cabinet ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5
Defrost Timer Instructions (Grasslin Timer) –––––––– 6
Conductors and Circuits ––––––––––––––––––––––– 7
Electrical Instructions & Start-up –––––––––––––––– 8
Sealing the Cabinet to the floor –––––––––––––––– 9
Shelving Installation & Operation ––––––––––––– 9-10
Maintenance, Care & Cleaning
Temperature Control Adjustment –––––––––––––– 11
Cleaning Condenser Coil –––––––––––––––––– 12-13
Stainless Steel Equipment Care & Cleaning––––– 14-15
Light Bulb Replacement ––––––––––––––––––––– 15
Warranty (U.S.A. & CANADA ONLY!)–––––––––––––– 16
TCGG-48-S
TCGG-72-S
*Spanish, German, and French versions included.
#912627 • WP-99

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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refrigerated
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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tothelightcircuitorevaporator
fans.
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 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 INFORMATION

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SAFETY INFORMATION
PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR
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.
Childentrapmentandsuffocationarenotproblems
ofthepast.Junkedorabandoneddisplaycasesarestill
dangerous…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 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.

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SAFETY INFORMATION
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unit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freezer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freezer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. NEMAplugs
TRUEusesthesetypesofplugs.
Ifyoudonothavetherightoutlet
haveacertiedelectricianinstall
thecorrectpowersource.
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)
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)

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INSTALLATION / OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Toensure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
• 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.
NOTE
Keys for coolers with door locks are located in warranty
packets.
UNCRATING
INSTALLATION / OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
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LEVELING
A. Forproperperformanceofrefrigeratedcabinetan
ambienttemperaturenogreaterthan75˚F(24˚C)
witharelativehumidityof55%isrequired.
B. ProperlevelingofyourTRUEdelicaseiscriticalto
operatingsuccess.Effectivecondensateremovaland
dooroperationwillbeeffectedbyleveling.
C. Thedelicaseshouldbeleveledfronttobackand
sidetosidewithalevel(seefigure1).Placethelevel
intheinteriorflooroftheunitinthefourpositions
illustrated.(Seefigure2).
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.
E. Ensurethatthedrainhoseorhosesarepositionedin
thecondensatepan.(SeeFigure1).
F. Freeplugandcordfrominsidethelowerrearlouver
ofthecooler(donotplugin).(Seefigure1).
G. Thedelicase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.
A. Removepackingmaterialbehindcabinetasa
cushion.Carefullylaytheunitonitsbacktoremove
skid.
When lifting unit remember to leave the
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liftcabinetupright.
LOCATING
Removing skid from
bottom of cabinet.
Condensate pan
drain hoses
Figure 1
Plug and cord
REMOTE UNITS (This section applies to remotes only!)
• Remotecabinetsmustbeorderedasremote.Wedo 
 notrecommendconvertingfrom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.
Cabinet warranties are void if OEM power cord is tampered
with. TRUE will not warranty any units that are connected to
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DEFROST TIME CLOCK OPERATION
(GRASSLIN TIMER)
RECOMMENDED DEFROST SETTINGS:
TRUEManufacturinghasfactorysetyour
defrosttimeclocktoarecommendedtime
anddurationdefrostscenario.Allunits
willrequireroutinedefrosts.YourTRUE
equipmenthasbeendesignedforthree
defrostperiods(6:00a.m.,2:00p.m.and
10:00p.m.).Ifyoudecidetodeviatefrom
thesedefrosttimesettingspleasefollowthe
proceduresforadjustmentbelow.
NOTE
Defrost timer will need to be set at current
time of day before plugging unit into power
supply.
REQUIRED TOOLS:
• PhillipsScrewdriver
• 1/4"NutDriverorSocket
Locating The Defrost Timer:
Defrosttimerislocatedinthelowerright
cornerbehindthelouveredgrill(inside
galvanizedelectricalbox).
Takeofflouveredgrillassemblyby
removingfour(4)cornerscrews.
Setting the timer:
(UNPLUG UNIT FROM
POWER SUPPLY!)
DO NOT SET THE TIME BY ROTATING THE
“OUTER” DIAL.
Turntheminutehandclockwiseuntilthe
timeofdayontheouterdialisalignedwith
thetrianglemarkerontheinnerdial(two
o’clockposition).
Adjusting The Defrost Timer:
(timeinitiated,timeortemperature
terminated)
YourTRUEequipmentcontainsadefrost
systemthatistemperatureterminated,
howeverthetimeclockhasbeendesigned
withatimeterminationback-upsothat
thedefrostperiodwillnotexceedthirty
minutes.WhileTRUErequiresaminimum
3defrostperiodsnottoexceed60minutes
theprocedureonthispageshouldbe
followedtocustomizeyourspecificneeds.
NOTICE
Iftimerisnotsetforaminimumof3
defrostperdayfor60minuteseach,thecoil
maydevelopexcessivefrost.Thismaylead
tosystemfailureandproductloss,whichis
notcoveredunderwarranty.
The following procedure may be followed
to customize your needs.
High usage, high temperature, and high
humidity may require 4 defrost settings
per day.
WARNING
Always follow the manufacturer’s
recommended settings when programming
the amount and duration of the defrost cycles.
STEP 1
Thewhitetabslocatedontheoutmostarea
ofthetimeclockhavebeenfactorysetfor
(6:00a.m.,2:00p.m.,and10:00p.m.).
Eachtabrepresents15minutesofdefrost
time.Noticethatateachdefrosttimefour
whitetabsaresetfor15minuteseachfora
totalof60minutesofdefrost.
STEP 2
Inordertoprogramthetimetobeginthe
defrostcycle,flipthewhitetabsouttoset
thedefrosttime.Toeliminateadefrosttime
flipthewhitetabsbacktowardthecenterof
theDefrostTimer.
STEP 3
TRUErecommendsa60minutedefrost
cyclethreetimesperday.
Outer most dial. White tabs
represent 15 minutes of
defrost time.
Time of day.
Inner most dial.
Defrost Timer Image 2
Defrost Timer Box Image 1

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TEMPERATURE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT FOR
HIGH ALTITUDE ONLY!
TERMS:
•Cut-out-Temperaturesensedby
thecontrollerthatshutsthecompres-
soroff.
•Cut-in-Temperaturesensedbythe
controllerthatturnsthecompressor
on.
TOOLS REQUIRED:
•Phillipsheadscrewdriver
•5/64"or2mmAllenKey
•T-7TorxKey
STEP 1
Unplugordisconnectpowertothe
cabinet.
STEP 2
Removethescrewsthatsecurethe
temperaturecontroltotheinsetbox
lowerleftsideofthecabinet(when
facingthefrontofthecabinet).
STEP 3
Pulloutgentlyfromcabinet.
NOTE
Mechanical temperature controllers
are affected when functioning at high
altitude. The Cut-in and cut-out tem-
peratures will be colder than when the
controller functions closer to sea level.
STEP 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.
STEP 5
Makesuretoreconnectthepinkwire
totheproperspadeterminalwhen
reinstalling.
DANFOSS TEMPERATURE CONTROL (High Altitude Only!)
Cut-outAdjustmentScrew
Allen(5/64"or2mm)(clock-
wiseforwarmer)
Cut-inAdjustmentScrew
Torx(T-7)
(clockwiseforwarmer)
CompressorConnection
(pink)
(doubleterminal)
Compressor
Connection(pink)

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INSTALLATION / OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
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