User Manual for LABH-2-FM & LABH-2-FM-PH
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1. NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE MERCHANDISE BE RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER NO RETURNS WILL BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION Horizon Scientific 125 Varnfield Drive Warranty Revision Date Summerville SC 29483 Two Year Parts and Labor 11 27 2012 Phone 800 648 4041 5 Years Compressor Parts Fax 843 821 8051 TABLE OF CONTENTS RECEIVING iscctenccesstedcnuvees pasunnpsderstesetnsceuperseurepepupesdhedesdinnsdursenteeseuvsess 3 INSTALLATION ccsstssvcsscucucsiaeniacatscucuesevencves nencyessventiesiaescecatecnciesiaevexes 4 NORMAL OPERATION lt lt cccistecvcntscesvodatesecndevsdeeosatuiedciesedvsoscevveetsbesenveses 6 QUICK TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ccssscsseccecccssceeccesccsseeeeoees 7 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING ccccsccesccscccscccsccecccsccesscecccssseseees 9 PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION ccssccssccesccccccssccssceesoees 10 BEFORE CALLING THE MANUFACTURER S TECHNICAL SUPPORT DEPARTMENT please have the unit s model and serial number ready as well as the problem description The model and serial number is located on the serial tag which can be found on the interior left upper wall of the unit For convenience you may want to record the following information here for easy access in the future Model number Serial number Date of delivery RECEIVING Your unit was built packaged and inspected with extreme care We shipped it to you using carriers we trust with a proven track record o2. This will trap a small amount of water in the loop and prevent air from entering the chamber through the tube BEFORE CALLING THE MANUFACTURER S TECHNICAL SUPPORT DEPARTMENT please have the unit s model and serial number ready as well as the problem description The model and serial number is located on the serial tag which can be found on the interior left upper wall of the unit MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING These units require very little maintenance They should be cleaned periodically to keep them running efficiently Use the cleaning agents and suggestions in the table below for best results The freezers should be defrosted and cleaned whenever to inch of frost has accumulated inside the unit or if the unit will not maintain proper temperature Use the procedures in the Defrosting section below CLEANING PART CLEANING AGENTS TIPS AND PRECAUTIONS Interior and Door Soap and water Use 2 tablespoons of baking soda in 1 quart of Liners Baking soda and water warm water Be sure to wring excess water out of sponge or cloth before cleaning around controls light bulb or any electrical parts Glass Doors if Soap and water Clean the glass with a mild detergent and water applicable on a soft cloth or sponge Rinse with water and wipe dry Door Gaskets Soap and water Wipe gaskets and their seating surfaces with a clean soft cloth Shelves Soap and water Do not wash removable shelves in dishwashe
3. LABReopCo Many Companies One Solution Owner s Guide GENERAL PURPOSE UNDERCOUNTER FREEZERS LABH 2 FM OWNER S INSTRUCTIONS This manual describes how to operate and care for your appliance to get the best most efficient performance READ THIS BOOK Note to Customer This merchandise was carefully packed and thoroughly inspected before leaving our plant Responsibility for its safe delivery was assumed by the carrier upon acceptance of the shipment As directed on the side of your packing carton claims for loss or damage sustained in transit must be made on the carrier as follows A Visible Loss Damage Shortage External Evidence of Loss or Damage This type of damage must be noted on the freight bill and acknowledged by the carrier s agent driver at time of delivery Make sure you get a signed copy Send a written request for an inspection to the carrier B Concealed Damage This type of damage may not be discovered until the unit is being unpacked When concealed damage is discovered stop unpacking immediately and contact the carrier immediately to report the claim and request an inspection This should be done as soon as possible and in any case must be done within 15 days or receiving the merchandise If at all possible do not move the item and save all packaging material for carrier s inspection C FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN THE CARRIER REFUSING TO HONOR YOUR COMPANY S CLAIM UNDER
4. RE FLOOD OR OTHER EXTERNAL CAUSES Horizon Scientific Inc is not responsible for the repair or replacement of any parts that Horizon Scientific Inc determines have been subjected after the date of manufacture to alteration neglect abuse misuse accident damage during transit or installation fire flood or other external causes It does not apply to defects resulting from failure to properly install operate or maintain the product in accordance with the printed instructions provided or damage caused by the storage of any corrosive material that comes in contact with the interior or exterior portions of the cabinet or the use of spark producing equipment or containers such as galvanized or carbonized steel containers that come in contact with any interior portion of the cabinet OUTSIDE U S CANADA This warranty does not apply to and Horizon Scientific Inc is not responsible for any warranty claims made on products sold or used outside the United States and Canada CHOICE OF LAW VENUE The laws of the State of South Carolina shall govern the validity interpretation and enforcement of this warranty regardless of conflicts of law principles Purchaser agrees that proper venue for any action to enforce the terms of this warranty shall be the Dorchester County District Courts South Carolina Purchaser submits the jurisdiction of such courts over the Purchaser and the subject matter of any such action Any action for breach of these warran
5. ULATIVE LIABILITY RELATIVE TO ALL CLAIMS AND LIABILITIES INCLUDING OBLIGATIONS UNDER ANY INDEMNITY WHETHER 10 OR NOT INSURED SHALL NOT EXCEED THE COST OF THE PRODUCT S GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM OR LIABILITY WARRANTY IS NOT TRANSFERABLE This warranty is not assignable and applies only in favor of the original purchaser user to whom delivered Any such assignment or transfer shall void the warranties herein made and shall void all warranties express or implied including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose NO IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE There are no other warranties express implied or statutory except the two 2 year warranty and the additional three 3 year compressor warranty as described above These warranties are exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties including implied warranty and merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose There are no warranties which extend beyond the description on the face hereof whether based on contract warranty tort including negligence strict liability indemnity or any other legal theory and whether arising out of warranties representations instructions installations or non conformities from any cause Purchaser further acknowledges that the purchase price of the Product reflects these warranty terms and remedies ALTERATION NEGLECT ABUSE MISUSE ACCIDENT DAMAGE DURING TRANSIT OR INSTALLATION FI
6. are pushed against rear wall or interrupted the proper refrigerator air circulation For the proper air circulation place the products evenly on each shelf Do not push against the refrigerator s rear or side walls Evaporator is blocked by frost or ice Remove the products unplug the refrigerator or freezer power and allow the unit to defrost If the problem still exists call for service 3 party thermometer is placed incorrectly For proper temperature monitoring the thermometer should be place in the middle of refrigerator Appliance runs too long Prolong door openings Control set too cold Room temperature is high which will make the unit work harder to keep cool Temperature of external wall surface is warm The exterior walls can be as much as 30 degrees warmer than room temperature due to the embedded condenser coils This is normal when the unit is operating PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOULTIONS e Compressor may be overheated Please check the room temp and ensure the range is within 65 F to 85 F If the problem still exists call for service Compressor noises e Door gasket is not sealing properly Check for debris cracks and items passing through door at the gasket e The refrigerator or freezer is facing a doorway or is underneath of air conditioning vent Relocate the unit or redirect air vent e Too many door openings Minimize time door is open e Hot humid weather i
7. d or frost in the unit Remember that the units are calibrated to the desired temperature band before leaving the factory We also do extensive testing to ensure that these temperatures will result in product temperatures in the desired band There should be no need to adjust the temperature control on these units but if it is necessary they can be adjusted using the manual thermostat on the inside of the unit It is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that you contact the manufacturer s Technical Support Department prior to performing any temperature adjustments to ensure the adjustment is necessary and if so it is performed correctly QUICK TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Check these items before calling for service PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOULTIONS e Electrical circuit is not 110 120V 60Hz e The power cord is not plugged in Unit does not run e No power at electrical outlet Check to make sure breaker is not tripped or fuse is not blown Additionally make sure unit is not plugged into a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI type of outlet Unit does not maintain at the proper temperature Check the room temperature We recommend the refrigerator or freezer should be placed in the air conditioned room between 65 F to 85 F If the room temp is too warm the refrigerator or freezer may not be able to maintain the interior temp at proper range Door is not closed properly Amount of stored product is overloaded Product replacements
8. e before the system is cooled down to temperature and cycling normally You should wait 8 hours on the first startup before beginning to add product to the unit This ensures that the unit is installed and operating properly before being put into service On subsequent startups after cleanings for example this wait time can be reduced to about 3 hours After this wait time the unit should be cycling in the desired temperature band The temperature control was calibrated before leaving the factory so no adjustment should be necessary Loading the units will again cause temperature to rise as the warmer product is introduced into the compartment If a large amount of product is to be introduced it is a good idea to do it in stages allowing several hours between stages to allow temperature to stabilize again before introducing additional warm product This will minimize the temperature transient while loading Other tips for successful loading include Leave about 2 3 inches of free space along the back and sides of the unit to allow for proper air flow and therefore more even cooling of the product Do not overload the unit Maximum suggested load is about 75 of the chamber capacity Additionally the load should be distributed evenly from top to bottom and side to side for best results Minimize the time the door is open On top of letting the cold air out you are also letting warm moist air in which can result in more condensation an
9. f careful handling good customer service and on time delivery Unfortunately regardless of all of these efforts sometimes accidents happen and occasionally those accidents result in shipping damage When the carrier picked up the merchandise from us they assumed responsibility for its condition en route to you Thus any claims for shipping damage must be filed with the carrier Like anybody else carriers don t like to pay out on insurance claims so their claims procedures and requirements are very restrictive You should consult the carrier s website for their specific claims procedures You should also know that time is of the essence There are two general types of shipping damage The first is visible damage This type of damage includes visible loss damage shortage or any external evidence of loss or damage that is visible at time of delivery This type of damage must be noted in detail on your delivery receipt Make sure the driver signs and dates the delivery receipt acknowledging the damage This has to happen at the time of delivery or it won t happen at all Keep a copy for your records and send another to the carrier s damage claims department along with a formal request for an inspection report Follow up with a phone call Their contact information can be found on the carrier s web site The second type of shipping damage is concealed damage This type of damage will probably not be apparent at time of delivery and may
10. ice for a period of three 3 additional years from the end of the initial two 2 year warranty period but not to exceed five 5 years after shipment from Horizon Scientific Inc Compressors determined by Horizon Scientific Inc to have been defective within this extended time period will at Horizon Scientific Inc s option be either repaired or replaced with a compressor or compressor parts of similar design and capacity The three 3 year extended compressor warranty applies only to hermetically and semi hermetically sealed parts of the compressor and does not apply to any other parts or components including but not limited to cabinet paint finish temperature control refrigerant metering device driers motor starting equipment fan assembly or any other electrical components Horizon Scientific Inc s sole obligation under this warranty is limited to either repair or replacement of parts subject to the additional limitations below This warranty neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume obligations other than expressly covered by this warranty NO CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Horizon Scientific Inc is not responsible for economic loss profit loss or special indirect or consequential damages including without limitation losses or damages arising from contents spoilage claims whether or not on account of refrigeration failure electrical failure power failure or compressor failure HORIZON SCIENTIFIC INC S MAXIMUM CUM
11. ith 3 prong grounding plug STARTING There are no compressor shipping bolts to loosen or valves to open All that is necessary after the unit has been properly leveled is to plug the service cord into an electrical outlet When starting this new appliance allow the cabinet to operate a minimum of eight hours or until it has started cycling normally before placing product in the cabinet The motor compressor may start and stop several times when the unit is first started or after defrosting especially if the weather is very hot This is only normal functioning of the motor overload protector The motor compressor will cycle normally as soon as the excess heat has been removed TEMPERATURE CONTROL NOTE The control is preset at the factory to provide the desired air and product temperatures inside of the unit and requires no further adjustment Please contact the manufacturer s Technical Support Department before making any adjustments to determine if adjustment is necessary and if so to make sure it is performed properly This unit has a manual thermostat which controls the compressor It is located inside the compartment Turning the thermostat towards the COLDER arrow will make the unit colder Turning the thermostat towards WARMER arrow will make the unit warmer Turning the thermostat to the off will turn the unit off NORMAL OPERATION After the unit is properly installed and power is applied it will take some tim
12. legs are required in front only Unit may have a slight tilt from front to back after legs are installed This is acceptable and is recommended on this unit POWER SOURCE Never plug in The supply circuit to this cabinet more than one unit per electrical outlet must conform to all National and Local Electrical Codes Consult the cabinet Serial Data plate for voltage cycle phase and amp before making connection VOLTAGE SHOULD NOT VARY MORE THAN 5 FROM SERIAL PLATE RATINGS requirements A separate circuit is dade ible f ance QI Avoid fire hazard or elec recommendge o preven possi e 1088 O pro uc tric shock Do not use an extension cord due to over loading or failure of other equipment or an adapter plug Do not remove any on the same circuit PROTECT THE CIRCUIT WITH A 20 AMP DELAY TYPE FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER Do not use an extension cord Be sure your unit is properly grounded Use the 3 prong plug provided into a 3 prong grounded outlet Only this method complies with national electrical codes local codes and ordinances method is followed you are not protected against severe or lethal shock in the event of a short circuit Unless the above grounding of an electrical component or wiring of the unit prong from power cord Grounding type wall receptacle Do not under any circumstances cut remove or bypass the grounding prong from this plug f Power supply cord w
13. ncreases condensation e Make sure there is a water trap U shaped loop in the drain tube near the compressor This will trap a small amount of water in the loop and prevent air from entering the chamber through the tube Moisture collects inside Moisture collects on outside e Hot humid weather increases condensation surface e As humidity decreases moisture will disappear e Interior needs to be cleaned See section on Odor inside the unit maintenance and cleaning in this manual e Make sure product containers are tightly sealed to prevent leakage e The unit is not level Refer to the Leveling section at the Door will not close beginning of this manual e Check for dirt and debris or items passing through the door seal MOISTURE DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS The amount of moisture condensation or high humidity related issues increase during the summer and in most cases will self resolve when the weather cools down Please note a refrigeration system will NOT generate moisture or water but simply condenses the moisture that is already in the chamber Keeping the unit in an air conditioned low humidity space will resolve many issues Other things you should check 1 Location of the refrigerator See Quick Troubleshooting Guide above 2 Door sealing and frequency of door opening event See Quick Troubleshooting Guide above 3 Make sure there is a water trap U shaped loop in the drain tube near the end
14. not be discovered until unpacking and inspecting the unit Remember time is of the essence here You should unpack and inspect the unit as soon as possible Each day that passes reduces the likelihood that the carrier will pay the claim As soon as the concealed damage is discovered stop unpacking and retain all packing materials Contact the carrier by phone to report the claim Note the date and time and person you spoke with Get a claim number Follow up with a written letter referencing the claim number and including a formal request for an inspection Again consult the carrier s website for specific claim instructions and follow them precisely AS STATED ABOVE THE CARRIER IS YOUR SOLE SOURCE FOR SATISFACTION OF A DAMAGE CLAIM UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE MERCHANDISE BE RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER NO RETURNS WILL BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION INSTALLATION UNCRATING Move the unit as close to the final location as possible before unpacking Remove from the box and the styrofoam base The location should be as close as possible to the power outlet so an extension cord is not needed This unit requires a minimum of 4 inches of air flow space in back and 3 inches on the sides and top Do not store material on the top of this unit LEVELING You can level your unit with the screw type adjustable leveling legs on the front corners of the unit Turn counterclockwise to raise the corner turn clockwise to lower it Leveling
15. nt from Horizon Scientific Inc This two week period allows ample shipping time so that the warranty will go into effect at approximately the same time your equipment is delivered Unless subject to prior written agreement with Horizon Scientific Inc this warranty does not allow for any warranty start deferment greater than two weeks from date of shipment due to a delayed installation and or start up By purchasing any product from Horizon Scientific Inc you and any entity for which you are purchasing acknowledge and agree to each and every provision contained herein and all other Notices and Terms provided to Purchaser by Horizon Scientific Inc which are hereby incorporated Under this warranty Horizon Scientific Inc through its authorized service organizations will repair or at its option replace any part found to contain a manufacturing defect in material or workmanship without charge to the owner for parts and service labor Replacement or repaired parts will be warranted for only the unexpired portion of the original warranty Horizon Scientific Inc will not assume any shipping or cartage costs for parts under warranty These costs shall be paid by the customer ADDITIONAL THREE YEAR COMPRESSOR WARRANTY In addition to the two 2 year warranty stated above Horizon Scientific Inc warrants its hermetically and semi hermetically sealed compressors to be free from defects in both material and workmanship under normal use and serv
16. r Exterior and Soap and water Do not use commercial household cleaners Handles Non Abrasive Glass ammonia or alcohol to clean handles Cleaner Use a soft cloth to clean smooth handles Do not use a dry cloth to clean smooth handles DEFROSTING It is important to defrost and clean the unit when to inch of frost has accumulated inside the unit or around the evaporator coils or when the unit will not maintain proper temperature When defrosting becomes necessary turn the unit off by disconnecting it from the power source DO NOT ADJUST THE THERMOSTAT Remove the product and leave the door open while defrosting the evaporator The frost should melt and drain through the drain tube to the drain pan under the unit Place towels in the bottom of the unit as necessary to help absorb the melted frost Once the unit is defrosted clean it using the cleaning suggestions in the table above Wipe away any excess water and return the unit to service per the Normal Operation section of this manual PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION HORIZON SCIENTIFIC INC PRODUCT WARRANTY Horizon Scientific Inc warrants to the original purchaser every new Horizon Scientific Inc refrigerated unit the cabinet and all parts thereof to be free from defects in material or workmanship when such unit is installed used and maintained in accordance with provided instructions for a period of two 2 years The warranty period starts two weeks from the date of shipme
17. ty provisions must be commenced within one 1 year after that cause of action has accrued WARRANTY CLAIMS To obtain prompt warranty service simply contact the manufacturer at 800 648 4041 Horizon Scientific Inc s shipping records showing date of shipment shall be conclusive in establishing the warranty period All claims should include model number of the refrigerator the serial number of the cabinet proof of purchase date of installation and all pertinent information supporting the existence of the alleged defect Any repairs must be authorized by Horizon in order for the warranty to be honored 11
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