Norcold 2117 Installation Manual

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WARNING:
FOR YOUR SAFETY
FOR YOUR SAFETY
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WARNING:
DO NOT install this refrigerator in below deck marine applications. Do not install this refrigerator in a fixed
indoor cabin or other dwelling applications. This refrigerator must use only NORCOLD designed and approved outside air
intake and exhaust ventilation for correct and safe operation. Any other ventilation could cause lethal combustion exhaust
fumes and/or explosive propane gas fumes to be in the living area and/or to be below deck.
NORCOLD, Inc.
P.O. Box 4248
Sidney, OH 45365-4248

Installation Manual

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance
can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual. For assis-
tance or additional information, contact a qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquid in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
If you smell gas:
1. Open windows.
2. Don't touch electrical switches.
3. Extinguish any open flame.
4. Immediately call your gas supplier.
English
Part No. 629463B (3-07)

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  • Page 1: Installation Manual

    4. Immediately call your gas supplier. WARNING: DO NOT install this refrigerator in below deck marine applications. Do not install this refrigerator in a fixed indoor cabin or other dwelling applications. This refrigerator must use only NORCOLD designed and approved outside air intake and exhaust ventilation for correct and safe operation.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Read this manual carefully and understand the contents before you install the refrigerator. Be aware of possible safety hazards when you see the safety alert symbol on the refrigerator and in this manual. A signal word follows the safety alert symbol and identifies the danger of the hazard. Carefully read the descriptions of these signal words to fully know their meanings.
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions WARNING: - This refrigerator is not approved for use as a free standing refrigerator. It is equipped for the use of propane gas only and can not be changed to use any other fuels (natural gas, butane, etc.).
  • Page 4: Ventilation Requirements

    The refrigerator also has two thermostat controlled fans to move air across the cooling system. These fans turn on when the condenser fin temperature at the thermostat is about 130° F or higher and only when the refrigerator controls are on. These fans turn off when the condenser fin temperature at the thermostat is about 115°...
  • Page 5: Key Refrigerator Dimensions

    Key Refrigerator Dimensions These key refrigerator dimensions are for your reference as necessary (See Art01801). Refrigerator cabinet width w/o trim - 35.6 in..1 Refrigerator width overall w/ trim - 37.3 in..2 Refrigerator cabinet to side trim - .90 in..3 Refrigerator cabinet height w/o trim - 68.6 in.
  • Page 6: Assemble The Enclosure For The Refrigerator

    - The rear of the batt-type insulation must be between 18 -19 inches from the face of the enclosure. - Securely attach the batt-type insulation to the enclosure, so that it remains in this position during refrigerator installation, if it becomes wet, and in windy conditions.
  • Page 7: Install The Upper Roof Exhaust Vent

    - If the distance from the face of the enclosure to the inboard edge of the roof exhaust vent opening [169] is 17 1/2 inches or less, install the roof exhaust vent [12] inboard from the condenser [11] of the refrigerator as an offset vertical enclosure.
  • Page 8 - Make sure that the top baffle is less than 1/4 inch [15] from the top of the refrigerator. - Install a condenser baffle [16] at the lowest edge of the condenser of the refrigerator. - Make sure that the condenser baffle is 1 inch or less [19] from the condenser.
  • Page 9: Offset Vertical Enclosures

    If the enclosure depth is 24 inches or more and less than 25 inches (See Art01783): - Install an angled top baffle [172] between the top rear edge of the refrigerator and the inside edge of the upper exhaust vent opening.
  • Page 10: Install An Upper Side-Wall Exhaust Vent

    NOTE: The refrigerator is 23.75 in. min. to 24.05 in. max. from the rear of the breaker to the rear of the condenser [22] and is 61.35 in. min. to 61.65 in. max. from the bottom of the refrigerator to the bottom of the refrigerator condenser [23] (See Art01803).
  • Page 11: Install The Baffles For An Upper Side-Wall Exhaust Vent

    - Install a wood, aluminum or galvanized steel top baffle [13] between the top of the refrigerator and the top of the upper exhaust vent [24]. - Make sure that the top baffle is less than 1/4 inch [15] from the top of the refrigerator and baffle overlaps the refrigerator 1 inch or less.
  • Page 12: Install An Air Deflector (Optional)

    [11]. Install an Air Deflector (optional) If the floor plan has the refrigerator on the rear wall of the vehicle, obey all of the vent installation as written in the “Install the Lower and Upper Vents”...
  • Page 13: Install Decorative Door Panels (Non-Metal Door Models)

    NOTE: The doors are made to accept decorative panels. The decorative panels must be 3/16 inch or less in thickness. Install the decorative door panels in the refrigerator doors before installing the refrigerator in the vehicle. 1. Make two upper door panels that are 17 1/4 inches wide x 23 1/8...
  • Page 14: Install The Refrigerator

    If the refrigerator is not in its original packaging, use the handling straps [183] of the refrigerator cabinet as the primary load carrying points (See Art01808).
  • Page 15 - Push the trim pieces [40] onto the front of the refrigerator. - Put screws through the mounting flange on the rear of the refrigerator and into the floor.
  • Page 16: Connect The Electrical Components

    Connect the AC power cord(s) only to a grounded three-prong receptacle. Do not remove the round ground prong from the AC power cord of the refrigerator or the ice maker (optional). Do not use a two prong adapter or an extension cord with either AC power cord.
  • Page 17: Connect The Propane Gas Components

    Use a leak detecting solution to examine the gas supply line and all propane gas connections for leaks. If you use compressed air for the test: - The pressure of the compressed air at the manual shut off valve of the refrigerator must not be more than 1/2 psig (14 inches Water Column).
  • Page 18: Connect The Ice Maker

    Connect the Ice Maker The ice maker is assembled to the refrigerators at the factory. The refrigerator installer must connect a cold water supply line to the solenoid valve at the rear of the refrigerator. The following are necessary to connect the icemaker: - 1/4 in.
  • Page 19: Ignition And Start Up

    Ignition and Start Up Before ignition or start up of the refrigerator: - Make sure the air flow in the lower intake vent, through the refrigerator coils and condenser, and out the upper exhaust vent is not blocked or decreased.
  • Page 20: Set The Controls Manual Mode Operation

    Do a test of the gas safety valve: 1. Start up the refrigerator so that it is in the manual mode and is operating on propane gas. - Push and hold the MODE button until NO red triangle shows under the mode symbol and a red triangle shows under the gas flame part of the mode indicator and then release.
  • Page 21: Fault Codes

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