1. GENERAL DOCUMENTATION
1.1. General information
• This manual is an integral part of the
product, providing all the information
required to ensure correct installation,
operation and maintenance of the
machine.
• Read the manual carefully, making refer-
ence to it for machine operation. Keep
the manual in a safe place where it can
be accessed by all authorised operators
(installers, operators and service per-
sonnel).
The machine has been constructed in
compliance with the directives
73/23/CEE (low-voltage), 89/336/CEE
(electromagnetic compatibility) and
98/37/CE (machines; for certain models
only).
• The machine has been designed for pro-
fessional applications only and should
only be operated by qualified personnel.
• The machine must only be used for the
purposes for which it was designed, i.e.
for chilling and freezing food products.
The machine must not be used for prod-
ucts requiring constant temperature con-
trol and recording, such as:
- heat-sensitive chemicals,
- medicines or
- blood products.
• The manufacturer declines all responsi-
bility for any damage caused by incor-
rect or unreasonable machine use, such
as:
• improper use by untrained persons;
• technical modifications or operations
not suited to specific models;
• use of non-original or non-specific
spare parts;
• failure to follow the instructions given in
this manual.
1.2 Installation
The machine must be installed by a spe-
cialised technician authorised by
Tecnomac and in compliance with the
instructions given in this manual.
In the event that the machine is fitted with
a remote condenser unit, the installation
technician is responsible for checking all
connections in compliance with the
instructions given by Castelmac for plant
and machine installation.
1.3 Transport and handling
• To load or unload the machine and/or
components from/onto the means of
transport, use a lift truck or fork lift
equipped with forks that are at least half
the length of the machine housing; use a
crane if the machine is fitted with eye
bolts. Select the lifting equipment suited
to the weight and overall dimensions of
the packaged machine/components.
• When handling the machine/ compo-
nents, apply all precautions to prevent
damage, in compliance with the informa-
tion given on the packaging material (fig.
1).
1.4 Unpacking
• Remove all cardboard, wood or other
materials from the wood base on which
the machine is set. Lift the machine/com-
ponents with suitable means (e.g. lift
truck), remove the wood base, then posi-
tion the machine/components in the allo-
cated site.
• Once all packing material has been
removed, check that the machine has
not been damaged in any way.
• Remove the protective PVC film on the