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Air Cu rtain
R e f ri g e rato r
O pe rating & Ma i nte n a n ce Ma n u a l
DINEX INTERNATIONAL, INC. • 628-2 HEBRON AVENUE, GLASTONBURY CT 06033 • WWW.DINEX.COM
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Cabinet Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Parts Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Unit Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Dinex® Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Model: IRAC15
For Service Information, call 1-888-673-4639
Please provide following information:
• Model number
• Serial number
• Part Description and number as shown in parts list.
Manual No.IRAC15-2 Rev-01/07
Printed in the USA
SET UP
WARNING: Installation of this equipment should be
performed only by persons qualified or licensed to install
electrical equipment.
• 120 Volt 20 amp (NEMA 5-20P) power source is required.
• Ambient room temperature must not exceed 80 F.
• Never place the air curtain next to steam tables,fryers,
ovens or other heat producing equipment.
• Outside air flows such as fans,drafty doorways &
facility air ducts will greatly affect the performance of
the air curtain.Such conditions must be avoided.
• Adjustments and service work should be performed only
by qualified service technicians.
• This equipment is intended for commercial use only.
Not for House hold use.
• Use of other than genuine DINEX® replacement parts
or service work performed by other than authorized
DINEX® service agent will void the warranty.
• Do not use any corrosive cleaners.Use only mild deter-
gents and cleaners approved for use on stainless steel.
IMPORTANT: Carefully remove any packing material
from the unit and check loose packing material for small
parts of accessories.Inspect unit for concealed damage
before putting packing material aside.
STANDARD FEATURES
• Exterior Temperature Sensing Dial
• Condensate Automatically Evaporated
• Stainless Steel Case Back
• Rear Mounted Push Bar Handle with Rubber Bumpers
• Stainless Steel Hinges
CABINETS
All metal construction with joints and seams completely
closed and sealed.The case front, door.
The case is inte rnally suppo rte d, b ra ced and assembled
i nto a single rigid unit co n s t ru ct i o n .All inside co rner be n d s
a re rounded to a 1/4 “ radius for ease of cleaning and to
co n fo rm to National Sa n i t ation Fo u n d ation cod e s.
The Air Screen Re f ri g e rator is designed for use with the
d oor open when unloading during meal or tray assembly
o pe rat i o n s.Only prod u ct that has been pre-chilled should
be placed in to the ca b i n e t . Placing wa rm prod u ct into the
cabinet will elevate the cabinet air te m pe rat u re above 40°
F. This will have a dire ct affe ct on optimum prod u ct serv i n g
te m pe rat u re s.
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Introduction
Installation
Congratulations! You have just purchased one of the finest
pieces of equipment on the market today. Before installing
or operating our new Dinex® Products equipment you
should read through this material.This manual should be
retained for further reference as it contains installation and
operating instructions, service tips, part list and warranty
information. Should you have any questions concerning
the Equipment, please call the Dinex Hotline at 1-888-673-
4639 (Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm,Eastern
Standard Time).
IMPORTANT: For your safety,read and follow all cautions,
information and warnings
FREIGHT DAMAGE CLAIMS
Your Dinex Equipment was carefully inspected and packed
before leaving our plant.The transportation company
assumes full responsibility for the safe delivery of the
Equipment. Dinex does not assume any responsibility for
damage or loss incurred in transit. Please note any visible
damage or loss on the freight bill and have delivery per-
sonnel sign.
A freight claim should be filed immediately with the trans-
portation company. If concealed damage is discovered
after unpacking the Equipment, please file a concealed
damage claim with the transport company within 10 days
after receipt of the goods.
IMPORTANT: All packing materials should be retained for
return shipment.
APPLICATION AND USE
The Equipment is for commercial use in the food service
industry. The Air Curtain Refrigerator operates as a
standard refrigerator for normal temperature storage.
This bottom mounted mobile refrigerator is ideal for tray
assembly lines in hospitals, flight kitchens, cafeterias,fast
food operations or any meat tray assembly operation.
SAFETY
The instructions contained in this manual provide impor-
tant guidelines for the Equipment user regarding a correct
and safe installation.Particular attention should be paid to
the warnings given in various parts of this manual. Never
dismantle and/or repair the appliance with the power sup-
ply in place. Especially, do not repair electrical elements if
you are not qualified for such work.
INFO: Please note that this appliance is for commercial
use only and must be used exclusively for the purposes
prescribed.
Cabinet Operation
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Due to va rious conditions such as ext remely high ki tc h e n
te m pe rat u re, high fre q u e n cy of tray act i v i ty bre a king the
air curtain and exce s s i vely long ope rat i o n s, the door may
need to be closed so the unit can re cover to pro per ope ra-
tion te m pe rat u re.
1. Plug unit into a 120 Volt 20 Amp power source.
2.Turn unit on by activating the ON/OFF switch located in
the lower rear of the unit.
3. Pre-chill empty cabinet, with door closed for approxi-
mately 45 minutes.Always keep the door closed except
when actually unloading the refrigerator. Do not load
the cabinet until the proper operating temperature has
been reached. (34°F - 40°F)
4. Load the cabinet from the bottom up. Make sure the
trays are pushed to the rear wall. Optimum Air Screen
operation requires that all trays be pushed all the way in
during unloading.Do not leave protruding into the air
screen at the front of the cabinet. After loading, close
the door and allow inside air temperature to restabilize
to (34°F - 40°F).
The Air Curtain can maintain 34°F - 40°F in excess of two
hours with the doors open.This performance is depend-
ent upon the temperature of the food product going
into the unit, ambient room temperatures humidity lev-
els and conditions relating to outside air flows.
5. Unload the cabinet from the top down.
6. Close the door during slow periods to extend the effec-
tive temperature maintenance time.
7.In cases where the air curtain will not be filled to
ca p a c i ty,evenly space the trays from top to bottom.
Proper trays sizes (14 x 18 or 18 x 26) must be used.
If 14 x 18 trays a re used,i n s e rt 2 trays per slide. Th i s
will allow for pro per air flow thru out the cabinet.
Remember:
• The air curtain re f ri g e rator must be at the pro per
te m pe rat u re (36 F.to 40 F.) be fo re the door is ope n e d.
• The air curtain will not lower food temperatures. For
the air curtain to perform properly, the food temper-
atures going into the unit must be at a maximum of
36 F.
• Always close the door during slow serving periods
and after the last serving period of the day. Never
leave the door open longer than 2 hours.
• Never allow for trays to protrude out the front of the
air curtain.
This unit is equipped with an automatic condensate evap-
orator.To prevent water spills, leave the unit plugged in
with the door closed for minimum of 90 minutes after use.
DIGITAL THERMOSTAT CALIBRATION
1 .Re m ove ope rator ri g ht duct assembly to gain access to bulb.
2. Remove bulb from inside wall.
3. Re m ove Angled Fro nt,to gain access to digital therm o m e te r.
4. Place bulb into a glass of ice water.
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5.Use the ca l i b ration po te nt i o m e ter to adjust to 32° F (0° C)
6.Reverse procedure to reassemble.
NOTE: Digital Thermostat Calibration not covered under
warranty.
PAN SLIDES
Pan/Tray Slides are attached to the side panels. To remove
for cleaning, simply lift the side panel up and our of the
refrigerator.
MOVING THE CABINET
Even though the cabinet weighs 320 pounds, it is easy to
maneuver when in use.This is accomplished by the use of
recessed side hand grips, a push bar handle with rubber
bumpers and heavy duty non-mar casters. Since the
condensing unit is located in the base of the cabinet,
there is a low center of gravity making it more stable
when transporting and the operator has easy access to
all pans at a comfortable working height.
CLEANING
NOTE: This equipment has been designed and manufac-
tured to meet all applicable health and safety codes and
will give years of dependable service if used properly.All
equipment should be thoroughly before using.
WARNING: Electrical components should not be exposed
to direct contact with water or cleaning sprays.Permanent
damage to the electrical components will result.
CAUTION: Cleansers,detergents,sanitizers,or bleaching
agents that contain chlorides or phosphates will cause per-
manent damage to stainless steel products.The damage
appears as pits,eruptions,voids,small holes,cracks,severe
discoloration,or dulling of the finish of the metal.THIS
DAMAGE IS PERMANENT,COSTLY TO REPAIR,AND IS NOT
COVERED BY THE WARRANTY.
1.Removed the pan/tray slides by lifting the inner Side
panels up and out. Wash tray slides with No n - c h l o ri n ate d
cleaners. Allow to dry before installing.
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