15 cubic foot, dc electric refrigerators (24 pages)
Summary of Contents for Norcold N400
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For model N400 - a 4.5 cu. ft., 2-way or 3-way, refrigerator. For model N500 - a 5.5 cu. ft., 2-way or 3-way, refrigerator. For model N510 - a 5.5 cu. ft., 2-way or 3-way, refrigerator. WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or mainte- nance can cause injury or property damage.
Ignition - propane gas operation ... 5 Do a test of the gas safety valve ... 5 Start up - AC operation ... 6 Start up - DC operation (model N400.3) ... 6 Shut down ... 6 Operating the Refrigerator Controls (N500 models) ... 6 Control Panel ...
Model number ___________ Serial number ___________ If a problem occurs with your refrigerator, contact any of the service centers throughout the United States and Canada. To find an authorized Norcold Service Center near you, please telephone the Norcold Customer Support Dept.
Food compartment: Ignite or start up the refrigerator and let it cool for eight hours before loading with food. If the refrigerator does not start to cool down after about two hours, contact your dealer or an authorized Norcold Service Center.
There are no chains, slides, or any devices that you must engage. During storage, the door latch prevents the door from com- pletely closing. Use it to prevent odors when the refrigerator is shut down for a long period of time. To use the door latch for storage (See Art00979): - Open the door just so the door latch [1] is between the ribs [2] of the latch plate [3].
- Turn the selector switch to the AC position ( - Turn the thermostat to the temperature setting that you wish. Start up - DC operation (3-way model N400.3): - Make sure that 12 volts DC is available. - Turn the selector switch to the DC position (...
The ON / OFF button [1] starts and shuts down the refrigerator: - If the refrigerator is shut down, press the ON / OFF button to start the refrigerator in auto mode.
For the refrigerator to operate correctly on DC power, the battery must be maintained in a fully charged condition. For the battery to be fully charged at all times during refrigerator operation on DC, the vehicle engine must be running and the alternator must be in good operating condition.
- Put the drip tray and all food in the refrigerator. - Ignite or start up the refrigerator. Cleaning: A good time to clean the refrigerator is just after you defrost it. Clean the inside of the refrigerator as often as necessary to avoid food odors: - Remove all food from the refrigerator.
- Make sure the AC and DC voltages are correct. - Adjust if needed. - Make sure the thermocouple tip is clean and secure. - Make sure the area at the rear of the refrigerator is free of any combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids.
- Remove the DC wires from the refrigerator. 5. Remove the screws which fasten the refrigerator to the floor. 6. Remove the door from the refrigerator. 7. Remove the screws which fasten the refrigerator to the wall.