ASTM F2520-20

Standard Specification for Reach-in Refrigerators, Freezers, Combination Refrigerator/Freezers, and Thaw Cabinets

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the material, design, and construction requirements for reach-in refrigerators, freezers, combination refrigerator/freezers, and thaw cabinets that are stationary and of a vertical or horizontal configuration. Products covered by this specification are sorted into type: refrigerator (Type I), freezer (Type II), combination refrigerator/freezer (Type III), and thaw cabinet (Type IV); grade: vertical cabinet (Grade 1) and horizontal cabinet (Grade2); class: modular construction (Class 1) and unitary or single piece construction (Class 2); size; and style: manual loading (Style 1) and roll-in cart loading (Style 2). Materials used for the manufacture of the products shall be new and free of defects or reclaimed or recycled materials having the same quality as new materials and shall comprise of the following: corrosion-resistant steel, non-corrosion resistant steel (mild steel coated with zinc, chrome, nickel, or paint), aluminum alloys, seamless copper tubings, and corrosion-resistant material (for use in hardware, fittings, and fasteners). The product and its components shall be free of dirt, burrs, slivers, tool and grind marks, dents, and cracks. Castings, molded parts, and stampings shall be free of voids, sand pits, blowholes, and sprues. In addition, the assembly shall have no sharp edges or concealed objects that may cause injury. The products shall be tested for compliance to the requirements specified.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the basic design and function of temperature regulated, continuous duty commercial, and marine refrigerators, freezers, combination refrigerator/freezers and thaw cabinets. The equipment will be stationary and of a vertical or horizontal type.  
1.2 Equipment covered under this specification may contain a substance (or be manufactured with a substance) that harms public health and environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere. This specification does not purport to address environmental regulations. It is the responsibility of the user of this specification to comply with environmental regulations.  
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.  
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 14-Aug-2020
• ICS: 97.130.20 - Commercial refrigerating appliances
• Technical Committee: F26 - Food Service Equipment
• Drafting Committee: F26.03 - Storage and Dispensing Equipment

Relations

• Refers: ASTM B280-20 - Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Field Service
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2020

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: F2520 −20 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Reach-in Refrigerators, Freezers, Combination Refrigerator/
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Freezers, and Thaw Cabinets
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2520; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope and for General Applications
B280 Specification for Seamless Copper Tube for Air Con-
1.1 This specification covers the basic design and function
ditioning and Refrigeration Field Service
of temperature regulated, continuous duty commercial, and
D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
marine refrigerators, freezers, combination refrigerator/
F760 Specification for Food Service Equipment Manuals
freezers and thaw cabinets. The equipment will be stationary
F1166 Practice for Human Engineering Design for Marine
and of a vertical or horizontal type.
Systems, Equipment, and Facilities
1.2 Equipment covered under this specification may contain
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2.2 ANSI/UL Standards:
a substance (or be manufactured with a substance) that harms
ANSI/UL 471 Commercial Refrigerators and Freezers
public health and environment by destroying ozone in the
ANSI/UL 969 Marking and Labeling Systems
upper atmosphere. This specification does not purport to
ANSI/UL 1995 Heating and Cooling Equipment
address environmental regulations. It is the responsibility of
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2.3 NSF/ANSI International Standards:
the user of this specification to comply with environmental
NSF/ANSI 2 Food Equipment
regulations.
NSF/ANSI 7 Commercial Refrigerators and Freezers
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
NSF/ANSI 51 Food Equipment Materials
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
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2.4 ASHRAE Standard:
information only.
ANSI/ASHRAE 15 Safety Standard for Mechanical Refrig-
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
eration
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
ANSI/ASHRAE 72 Method of Testing Open and Closed
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Commercial Refrigerators and Freezers
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
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2.5 NFPA Standard:
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
NFPA 70 National Electrical Code, Article 500, Hazardous
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
Locations
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
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2.6 Canada National Standard/Canadian Standard:
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- CAN/CSA C22.2 #120 Refrigeration Equipment
CSA C657 Energy Performance Standard for Commercial
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. Refrigeration Equipment
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2.7 Federal and Military Documents:
2. Referenced Documents
Canada Energy Efficiency Regulations – SOR/2016
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
A240 Specification for Chromium and Chromium-Nickel
Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure Vessels 3
Available fromAmerican National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
4th Floor, New York, NY 10036.
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Available from NSF International, P.O. Box 130140, 789 N. Dixboro Rd.,Ann
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F26 on Food Arbor, MI 48113-0140.
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Service Equipment and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F26.03 on Available from American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-
Storage and Dispensing Equipment. Conditioning Engineers, Inc. (ASHRAE), 1791 Tullie Circle, NE, Atlanta, GA
Current edition approved Aug. 15, 2020. Published August 2020. Originally 30329.
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approved in 2005. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as F2520 – 05 (2012). Available from National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch
DOI: 10.1520/F2520-20. Park, Quincy, MA 02269-9101.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or Available from Canadian Standards Association (CSA), 178 Rexdale Blvd.,
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Toronto, ON M9W1R3, Canada.
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the ASTM website. Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5098.
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: F2520 − 05 (Reapproved 2012) F2520 − 20 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Reach-in Refrigerators, Freezers, Combination Refrigerator/
1
Freezers, and Thaw Cabinets
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2520; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers the basic design and function of temperature regulated, continuous duty commercial, and marine
refrigerators, freezers, combination refrigerator/freezers and thaw cabinets. The equipment will be stationary and of a vertical or
horizontal type.
1.2 Equipment covered under this specification may contain a substance (or be manufactured with a substance) that harms public
health and environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere. This specification does not purport to address environmental
regulations. It is the responsibility of the user of this specification to comply with environmental regulations.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
A167A240 Specification for StainlessChromium and Heat-Resisting Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for
Pressure Vessels and for General Applications (Withdrawn 2014)
B280 Specification for Seamless Copper Tube for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Field Service
D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
F760 Specification for Food Service Equipment Manuals
F1166 Practice for Human Engineering Design for Marine Systems, Equipment, and Facilities
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2.2 ANSI/UL Standards:
ANSI/UL 303 Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Condensing and Compressor Units
ANSI/UL 471 Commercial Refrigerators and Freezers
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F26 on Food Service Equipment and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F26.03 on Storage
and Dispensing Equipment.
Current edition approved May 1, 2012Aug. 15, 2020. Published August 2012August 2020. Originally approved in 2005. Last previous edition approved in 20052012 as
F2520 – 05.F2520 – 05 (2012). DOI: 10.1520/F2520-05R12.10.1520/F2520-20.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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F2520 − 20
ANSI/UL 866 Outlet Boxes and Fittings for Use in Hazardous Locations, Class I, Groups A, B, C, and D and Class II, Groups
E, F, and G
ANSI/UL 969 UL Standard for Marking and Labeling Systems
ANSI/UL 1995 Heating and Cooling Equipment
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2.3 NSF/ANSI International Standards:
NSF/ANSI 2 Food Equipment
NSF/ANSI 7 Food Service Commercial Refrigerators and Freezers
NSF/ANSI 51 Plastic Materials and Components Used in Food ServiceFood Equipment Materials
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2.4 ASHRAE Standard:
ASHRAEANSI/ASHRAE 15 Safety CodeStandard for Mechanical Refrigeration
ANSI/ASHRAE 72 Method of Testing Open and Closed Commercial Refrigerators and Freezers
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2.5 NFPA Standard:
NFPA 70 National Electrical Code, Article 500, Hazardous Locations
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2.6 Canada National Standard/Canadian Standard:
CAN/CSA C22.2 #120-M91#120 Refrigeration Equipment
CSA C657 Energy Performance Standard for Commercial Refrigeration Equipment
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2.7 Federal and Military Documents:
Canada Energ
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