American Panel

1 American PanelWalk-In Installation & Maintenance ManualOUR COMMITMENT TO YOUT hank you, and congratulations on your purchase of an American Panel walk-in. We take great pride in engineering and manufacturing each of our walk-ins. With the goal of providing the highest accuracy and quality possible, our state-of-the-art manufacturing and quality control facility enables us to continually explore new technologies so that we can provide you with the finest walk-in equipment in the of our commitment to your satisfaction, we have developed this Installation & Maintenance manual to guide you through the complete installation process, and to help you maintain your walk-in properly.

2 Familiarization and compliance with this manual will ensure years of trouble-free occasion situations may arise that will require the help of the factory, whether it be technical information, service or replacement of parts. We have a highly trained Customer Service and Parts Department available to help when these situations arise. We also offer a national network of service agencies that may be contacted for warranty and out-of-warranty contacting the factory, please refer to the walk-in serial number which is located on the identi-fication plate positioned on the interior of the door you once again for your purchase of American Panel walk-ins.

3 Our reputation rests on the steadfast pursuit of your satisfaction . American Panel Corporation5800 78th Street Ocala, Florida 34472-3412 Phone: (352) 245-7055 Fax: (352) 245-0726E-mail: OF CONTENTSC ooler is Better! SECTION 1: GENERAL & Areas Of Of The Floor Installation Procedure3 SECTION 2: SITE Installation The Installation The Walk-In5 SECTION 3: INSTALLATION Lock Panel Recess Floorless Vinyl Screed Insulated Screed Floor Angle Panel And Frame Panel Threshold Brace Connections19 SECTION 4: OUTDOOR Installation Hood Rain Roof Installation20 SECTION 5: ELECTRICAL & Installation23 SECTION 6: OPTIONAL Strip Panel Curtain Installation27 SECTION 7.

4 Refrigeration Remote Split System With Quick30 Connect Installation Check List31 SECTION 8: CARE & MAINTENANCE And Care Of Gasket Sweep Closer Door Wire Replacement37 SECTION 9: Year Panel Year Parts Year Compressor Day Labor/Service Warranty On39 Pre-Charged Refrigeration Systems(Standard) Year Labor/Service Warranty On39 Pre-Charged Refrigeration Systems(Optional)SPECIAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONSSEPARATE FROM THIS Plate Rail Rain Roof Steel Ceiling Ceiling Angle Angle Attachment01.

5 10 Specialty Door Installation01. 11 Three & Four Way Light Switches01. 12 Hinge Spring Cartridge Kit Installation2 WALK-IN INSTALLATIONI nstallation is fast and easy: Included are complete, step -by- step instructions, with every Panel clearly identified and keyed to the text and illustrations. Complete and easy to read installation plan is also included. Cam-action locks simplify the process even further. They are operated by a single hex wrench (supplied with shipment). Factory applied gaskets require no sealant, silicone or other sealing :TO INSURE PROPER INSTALLATION PLEASE FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE AND DURING INSTALLATION.

6 DAMAGE TO THE WALK-IN COULD OCCUR IF INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT Areas Of ResponsibilityResponsibilityTradeItemSit e PreparationGeneral ContractorArea where walk-in is to be installedWalk-in InstallationEquipment Dealer or Sub-Contractor Assemble Walk-inRefrigeration InstallationRefrigeration ContractorHang Evaporators, Run Refrigerant Lines,Set Condensing UnitsElectricalElectrical ContractorConnect Power to Refrigeration SystemsConnect Power to Walk-In Door Circuits ForLight, Heater Wire & Heated PressureRelief Vent (Freezer) And Any OtherElectrically Operated AccessoriesPlumbingPlumbing ContractorRun Condensate Drain Lines And WrapDrain Line Heater Cable Around FreezerDrain LineRefrigeration Start-UpRefrigeration ContractorStart-Up System and Check OperationServiceRefrigeration Contractor30 - Day, 90 - Day or 1 - Year RefrigerationLabor Service Policy (Optional)

7 WarrantyAmerican Panel - Year Panel Warranty1 - Year Component Parts Warranty5 - Year Compressor WarrantySECTION - INTRODUCTION &AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITYWalk-in coolers and freezers, or multi-compartment units supplied by American Panel Corporation can be installed in any size and configuration. These units are manufactured to meet your specific any walk-in leaves our factory, it must pass our rigid quality control criteria: Every Panel is fabricated and examined individually. All metal facings, lock locations and tongue-and-groove routs are carefully measured and checked for absolute accuracy.

8 Every walk-in is test assembled for performance and certified free from defects prior to shipment. We make absolutely certain that each unit will be easy to assemble at your INSTALLATIONSECTION - RECEIPT OF SHIPMENTIMPORTANT:NOTIFY THE CARRIER IMMEDIATELY OF ANY SHORTAGE OR DAMAGE TO YOUR SHIPMENT. CLAIMS MUST BE FILED PROMPTLY WITH THE Panel Corporation walk-in panels and equipment have been shipped in a package designed to sufficiently protect from damage under normal shipping receiving the inspect the cartons for visible the number of cartons against the Bill of the accessory package which is usually smaller than other cartons, and may be located in a larger.

9 Locate and forward electrical and plumbing installation instructions to the corresponding trades so that they can properly complete their portion of the : THE ACCESSORY PACKAGE WILL CONTAIN HEX WRENCH, LOCK HOLE PLUGS, FASTENERS AND REFRIGERATION CONTROLS(IF APPLICABLE). ALSO INCLUDED ARE THE FLOOR PLAN, INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION FOR THE ELECTRICIAN AND PLUMBER. UPON COMPLETION OF THE INSTALLATION THESE DOCUMENTS SHOULD BE RETAINED ON FILE IN A SECURE LOCATION FOR FUTURE receipt of shipment, carefully and safely remove panels from the cartons and handle panels so that foreign matter does not accumulate on the tongue and groove routs.

10 panels should be handled carefully so that metal surfaces are not scratched or damaged. If panels are to be stored for a period of time prior to installation, the panels must be protected from weather conditions. Store panels above the floor area by placing on 2 x 4's and cover completely with plastic no circumstances may a damaged piece of equipment be returned to American Panel Corporation without first obtaining written - READING THE FLOOR PLANTwo floor plans for each walk-in will be included in your shipment.