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Steps for Installing a New Refrigeration Unit

Writer's picture: Dorian wrightDorian wright

Updated: Jan 24, 2019



Actually, there are so many people who use to think it is very easy to install a new refrigeration unit. But in reality you have to follow proper procedure while doing so. As that will help you to avoid having any type of damages. So select the place where you actually want to install the new refrigeration unit. Actually Retailers own different types of refrigeration units so they should prefer to read the instructions before installing them. As that will help them to minimize the risk of damaging the appliance. Here in this article we are discussing in detail steps that you have to take while installing the refrigeration unit.


Unpack the Fridge Outside Carefully:



First of all you should prefer to unpack the appliance very carefully so that you won’t break any wire or fridge accessories. There might be huge cardboard boxes in which manufactures use to pack the fridge. So it’s better to remove the packing away from the place where you have to install it. Actually, it is very important that you choose an appropriate place to place it. It should be away from any type of heat or window from there direct sunlight comes. So yes, after unpacking the refrigeration unit not you have to remove all the accessories that might be present in the fridge. Including shelves, glass drawers, and other type of accessories that might get damaged.


Move the Refrigerator in Perfect Position:

After that, next step will be to move the refrigeration unit to the place where you actually want to install it. Actually refrigeration units are very heavy which you can't move along from one place to another. You alone can’t do it or else you can use the hand trolley. That will make it easy for you to move the refrigeration unit from one place to another. Keep in mind that while transporting the unit from manufacture you have to keep it in standing position. And never put it on its side or even in the upside down position. As that might cause damage to the cooling mechanism that’s present inside the refrigeration unit.


Remove the Doors of Refrigerated Units:

If you are setting up the large cooling display units or large commercial refrigeration units, then it is very important that you take out all the shelves and drawers out of it before installing. As that will help you to keep everything safe and secure. Actually, you should know the hidden trick that all appliances are specially designed to have a removable door. So if you are buying a unit with glass display, then its best to take it off. Simply by removing the bolts at its top or bottom side. On the other hand, if you are installing some of the handy refrigeration units just like commercial Undercounter fridges then it’s not important to remove everything out of the unit.


Prefer to Maintain a Certain Level of Gap:

The most important thing that you must consider while installing the refrigeration unit is to maintain the perfect gap between the ventilation side of the unit and walls. Keep in mind that you have to maintain a specific amount of gap while installing the refrigeration unit. As that will enable the air to circulate properly and make the ventilation process easy. That will automatically effect on the overall efficiency level of the refrigeration unit.

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