Care And Cleaning; Winterization - Northland 15 Instructions D'installation, D'utilisation Et D'entretien

Outdoor Product
Long-Term Storage / Winterization:
1. Time to Winterize, when the daily low ambient
temperature is at or below 38°F (3.3°C).
CAUTION
!
Operation of the unit at ambient temperatures
below the recommended winterization temperature
will void your warranty.
2. Turn unit off, (see page 8)
3. Remove all contents.
4. If necessary, move the unit so you can gain
access to the rear of the product.
5. Unplug the unit from the power outlet.
6. It is also recommended that the power to the
outlet be turned-off if the circuit is not required
for other items during the Winter season.
7. When cleaning unit pay particular attention
to any cracks and crevices that may have
accumulated dirt and debris.
8. Remove the front toe-grille, (see Figure 15),
and use a brush and vacuum to clean dirt and
debris from beneath the unit.
9. Thoroughly clean the toe-grille and re-install
on the unit. (See Figure 15).
10. Remove the rear access cover, (see Figure
16), and use a brush and vacuum to clean dirt
and debris from the machine compartment.
• If the plastic defrost drain pan located
under the compressor contains water,
use a sponge to remove as much water
as possible.
11. Thoroughly clean the rear access cover and
re-install on the unit.
12. Wipe down all interior surfaces with anti-bac-
terial cleaner to be followed with clean rinse
water to remove any residual chemicals
which could cause staining. Do not use any
abrasive cleaners or scouring pads.
13. Leave the door open and allow to completely
dry out before closing the door.
14. Thoroughly clean the door gasket with an-
ti-bacterial cleaner to be followed with clean
rinse water to remove any residual chemicals.
15. Thoroughly clean the exterior with a cleaner
approved for stainless steel. Do not use any
abrasive cleaners or scouring pads. See
"Stainless Steel Maintenance" on page 12.
16. Any mounting hardware / fasteners that
are showing signs of corrosion should be
replaced.
17. Once the exterior has been thoroughly
cleaned, you may want to apply a coating of
car wax to help protect against spotting from
moisture, dirt, and debris that may accumu-
late on the surfaces during the Winterization
period.

CARE AND CLEANING

18.
After completion of the above, you may choose to
store the unit indoors, although this is not required.
Figure 16
Start-Up After Long-Term Storage:
1.
2.
3.
4.
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Do not place a cover on the unit, as this can
trap condensation.
Clean out
behind
grille
Figure 15
Spacer
Soak up
water from
plastic
drain pan if
necessary
Access cover
If stored outside, it is recommended that the
unit again be thoroughly inspected per the
storage instructions above to address any dirt
or debris from the weather and/or animals/
insects.
Connect the unit to electrical power.
Turn unit on and confirm your desired control
settings.
Allow 24-hrs for the unit to stabilize before
loading contents.
Grille
Remove screw
from each end
of grille
Clean out
debris
Remove screws around
perimeter of access
cover.