New freezer how safe?

[enginesrus]

A box store Hotpoint, 7 cu ft freezer. With C-Pentane for refrigerant. How safe are these? If they are laid on a side to move, how long do they need to be upright before powering up?

 

[EnergyProfessional]

Ask the manufacturer.
Why lay on side? This likely isn't structurally sound and there sure is some language saying to only transport and store them upright.

 

[LittleInch]

Read the manual?

Normally they say leave them 1-2 hours before you turn it on once its in its final position.

It might gurgle a bit once you plug it in but should quickly settle down.

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[itsmoked]

24 hours if a refer has been put on its side.

Keith Cress
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