OPERATION
General
Use the following procedures to operate a Frost Top Drop-In
Shelf.
WARNING
Read all safety messages in the Important Safety
Information section before operating this equipment.
Make sure food product has been chilled to the proper
food-safe temperature before placing in the unit. Failure to
chill food product properly may result in serious health
risks. This unit is for holding pre-chilled food product only.
NOTICE
When shipped during cold weather months, store unit in
proper ambient temperature environment for 10 hours to
prevent compressor and/or refrigerant line damage. If unit is
turned on and there is excessive noise and vibration, turn off
immediately and allow additional warm up time.
This unit is designed for use in environments where the
ambient temperature is between 65°F (18°C) and 86°F (30°C).
Startup
1. move the Power I/O (on/off) Switch to the "I" (on) position
(located on the control panel).
• The digital temperature controller will energize and "ON"
will appear on the display, followed by the current
temperature of the unit.
• The
symbol on the display will illuminate to show
the condensing unit is active and chilling the frost top.
NOTE: The unit is pre-set at the factory to a setpoint
temperature of 25°F (-4°C). If ambient conditions
require adjustment to the setpoint temperature, refer to
the "Changing the Setpoint Temperature" in this
section.
Unit "Active"
Symbol
Power I/O(On/Off) Switch
FTB Series Control Panel
Hatco Corporation is not responsible for the actual food
product serving temperature. It is the responsibility of the
user to ensure that the food product is held and served at
a safe temperature.
Shutdown
Clean unit daily to avoid malfunctions and maintain
sanitary operation.
NOTE: If a catch pan is used underneath the drain fitting, make
Digital Temperature
Controller
10
2. Allow the unit approximately 30 minutes to reach the
setpoint temperature before loading pre-chilled food
product.
3. Verify on the display that the unit has reached the proper
setpoint temperature, and load the frost top with food pans
that contain pre-chilled food product.
• Always use a food pan. Do not place food directly into
the frost top.
• Stir thick food items frequently to keep food chilled
uniformly.
WARNING
1. move the Power I/O (on/off) Switch to the "O" (off) position.
The digital temperature controller and condensing unit will
shut off.
2. Perform
the
"Daily
mAINTENANCE section of this manual.
NOTICE
sure the pan is emptied regularly to prevent over-
flowing.
English
Cleaning"
procedure
in
Form No. FTBm-1015
the