F2000/F17 Series Equipment Stand Service and Installation Manual5For customer service, call (800) 733-8829, (800) 733-8821, Fax (989) 773-3210, www.delfield.comDelfield™ ®LocationThis unit is intended for indoor use only. Be sure the location chosenhas a floor strong enough to support the total weight of the cabinet,cooking equipment and contents. Rein force the floor as necessary toprovide for maximum loading, for complete weight chart, please refer topage 7.Good refrigeration is based on good air circulation inside and out.Inside cabinet: Do not pack refrigerator so full that air cannot circulate.Outside cabinet: Be sure that the unit has access to ample air to andfrom the unit. If air flow is available to the rear of the unit that will helpdissipate exhaust air. In the event the unit is attached to the wall mountbrackets, it is important that air flow is available to the compressorcompartment. Allow air flow to the bottom of the unit as well, avoid hotcorners when possible. Allowing for the proper air flow and ventilationto the compressor compartment will extend the life of the compressor aswell as ensure proper operation.Cooking Equipment: WARNING! To assure proper operation a 2"airspace must be maintained between the bottom of any cookingequipment and the top of this unit. Cooking equipment must havea barrier (i.e. bottom, drip pan) between its heat source and the topof the equipment stand. Failure to comply with this could severelydamage the equipment stand and void all warranties.LevelingA level cabinet looks better and will perform better because the drainpan will drain properly, the doors will line up with the frames properly,and the cabinet will not be subject to undue strain.A unit on legs will have an adjustable bullet foot on each leg, adjusteach for a level unit. A unit on casters will not be adjustable. Be surethe unit is on a level floor, make necessary changes to the floor forproper level.Lock all front casters to ensure the stability of the unit.Wall bracket installationA wall bracket kit is supplied to secure the equipment stand to aninterior wall.The wall bracket must be installed properly and theequipment stand firmly secured to it before usingthis unit! Failure to observe this warning may resultin damage to the equipment and/or injury to theoperator! Never use the drawers as steps!Do not overload the drawers or drop or throw product into the drawerpans.To install the wall bracket, follow these instructions:1) Place the threaded rod through the front and rearbrackets in the compressor section (see diagram #1).Thread the rod into the wall bracket, making sure thelonger bracket tabs are above the height of the unit.2) Tighten the rod until the bracket is held snug againstthe back of the unit.3) Move the unit against the wall at the desired location.4) Secure the wall mount bracket to the wall using the top two holesprovided in the bracket tabs exposed above the unit.The wall material must be capable of supporting a minimum load of300 pounds (136 kilograms) in the vertical direction. All screws mustbe 1/4" diameter and be capable of transferring the load from thebracket to the wall.5) Remove the threaded rod from the wall mount bracket and move theunit away from the wall, leaving the bracket attached to the wall.6) Secure the bracket to the wall using the remaining four holes.7) Move the unit back into place and thread the rod back into the wallmount bracket.8) The unit should now be secured to the wall. Test the mounting bypulling on the unit and checking that all screws are tightened and theunit is firmly in place. If the unit is secured, you may now place otherequipment on top of the stand and use the unit as required.Never place any equipment on top of this unit withoutfirst installing the wall bracket as shown above andensuring that the equipment is securely anchored andstable.9) To remove the unit in order to clean behind it, first remove anyequipment placed on top of the stand. Then rotate the knob on thethreaded rod counter-clockwise to loosen and remove the rod from thebracket.Before removing any cooking equipment (includingcooking oils) from the equipment stand, allow time forthe equipment to cool thoroughly. Use extreme care inmoving cooking equipment.The threaded rod must be reinstalled and tightenedbefore returning the unit to service!Some models are supplied on optional casters. These units must alsohave the wall bracket installed during use. Equipment stands have astandard marine edge top.Be sure all cooking equipment resting on theequipment stand is properly anchored. Consult themanufacturer’s instructions for the cooking equipmentto determine the proper mounting technique. It isthe owner’s and operator’s responsibility to securelyanchor cooking equipment to the equipment stand.PlumbingSelf-contained equipment stands come standard with a condensateevaporator. If the condensate evaporator fails, the unit’s drain musthave an outlet to an appropriate drainage area or container.Moisture collecting from improper drainage cancreate a slippery surface on the floor and a hazardto employees. It is the owner’s and operator’sresponsibility to provide a contain er or outlet fordrainage.InstallationDiagram #1.Installationof wallbracket kitSee page 9for part #'sCAUTION