Page 1: Table Of Contents
Service Manual Model 3163 Contents Important Safety Information ..1 No Spark at Burner ... . 12-13 Specifications ....2 Burner Ignites But Flame Will Not Hold .
Page 2: Important Safety Information
WARNING electrical fire. In the event of a circuit overload, replace blown fuses with a fuse specified by Norcold. Fuse specifications are found in the Read this information before attempting to perform "Specifications" section on page 2 of this man- service on this refrigerator.
Page 3: Specifications
The vent-air intake/exhaust assembly used for this installation has been certified for this The model 3163 is designed for built-in installation and refrigerator and must not be modified. operates on propane gas, 120 volts AC, or 12 volts DC.
Page 4 Norcold warranty. Refer to this manual for proper in- structions. Install the refrigerator and vents as directed by Norcold without modification. Intake Pipe The clearance from the refrigerator’s left side (facing max. length the front of the refrigerator) to the vehicle’s exterior wall...
Page 5: Propane System
power cord to the receptacle. Place the "O" rings onto Insulating the Flexible Exhaust Piping the ends of both flexible pipes. Bend the flexible pipes The flexible exhaust pipe must be insulated prior to so they clear the top of the enclosure. Connect the installation into the vent terminal housing.
Page 6: Description Of Controls
When the gas mode is selected, the electronic (B) Thermostat ignition is energized and sparking is generated at the The thermostat on the Norcold refrigerator controls burner (Note: Push safety valve button in and hold both the gas and AC electric operations, thereby elimi- until flame is present at burner).
Page 7: Lighting And Start-Up Instructions
Lighting and Start-Up Instructions Figure 8 The Lighting and Start-Up Instructions are located on 3. Push and hold the safety valve button (A) until the top portion of the interior door liner. the indicator lamp (G) glows steady. Continue Refer to Figure 8 for location of the operating controls. to hold the safety valve button in for 15 seconds Notice: When warm humid weather conditions are ob- and then release.
Page 8: Limited Warranty Time Allowance Chart
Flame Indicator Lamp of the refrigerator. Interrupter Time Allowance Mode Selector Switch Norcold will pay the time allowance multiplied by the Orifice service facility prevailing shop labor rate. Relighter Note: The time allowances which follow include diagnostic times, defective part replace-...
Page 9 Wiring Pictorial & Diagram...
Page 10 Do not remove or cut the round grounding prong from the refrigerator’s AC power cord. Do not use a two-prong adapter. • Replace blown fuses with a fuse specified by Norcold. Refer to "Specifications" section of this manual, or the fuse size printed adjacent to the fuse on the refrigerator.
Page 11: Refrigerator Will Not Operate On Ac
Refrigerator Will Not Operate on AC Is circuit breaker Is refrigerator’s Is selector Is thermostat Are there or fuse blown? AC cord switch in the set at mid-range loose wire (AC source to connected to AC position? or higher? connections? refrigerator) receptacle? Set selector...
Page 12 Use caution when performing the DC diagnostic procedures. Disconnect the DC electrical power source to the refrigerator before replacing any DC electrical component. • Replace blown fuses with a fuse specified by Norcold. Refer to "Specifications" section of this manual, or the fuse size printed adjacent to the fuse on the refrigerator. •...
Page 13: Refrigerator Will Not Operate On Dc
Refrigerator Will Not Operate on DC Electric Is circuit breaker Is selector Are there Is 12 VDC to Is 12 VDC at tripped or fuse switch set loose wire input of 20 terminal block? blown? (DC to DC? connections? amp fuse? to refrigerator) Set selector Reset circuit...
Page 14 Connect the positive battery lead to the refrigerator first to prevent short circuits. • Replace blown fuses with a fuse specified by Norcold. Refer to "Specifications" section of this manual, or the fuse size printed adjacent to fuse on the refrigerator.
Page 15: No Spark At Burner
No Spark at Burner Is circuit breaker Is selector Is 12 VDC Is 12 VDC at Is 12 VDC at Is thermostat tripped or fuse switch set present at input of 20 input of 1 set to start? blown? (DC to Gas? terminal block? AMP fuse?
Page 16 Note: If flame is burning but the flame indicator lamp is not illumi- nated, check for 2 Volts DC from the re- lighter to the lamp. If 2 Volts DC is present, replace flame indica- tor lamp. If 2 Volts DC is not present, replace the relighter.
Page 17: Burner Ignites But Flame Will Not Hold
Burner Ignites But Flame Will Not Hold Is the DC volt- Is vent terminal Is refrigerator’s Is gas supply Set thermostat Is the main age at terminal housing free manual shut-off pressure at to maximum gas supply on? block between from valve on? 10.5"...
Page 18 Connect the positive battery lead to the refrigerator first to prevent short circuits. • Replace blown fuses with a fuse specified by Norcold. Refer to "Specifications" section of this manual, or the fuse size printed adjacent to fuse on the refrigerator.
Page 19: Trouble Shooting - Ventilation Fan
Trouble Shooting - Ventilation Fan Is 12 VDC Is 12 VDC Is 12 VDC Is the mode present at present at present at selection in the input of 1 output of 1 input of mode Gas position? amp fuse? amp fuse? selection switch? Set mode Correct 12 VDC...
Page 20: Diagnosing Cooling Problems
Diagnosing Cooling Problems Read this information before attempting to perform See pictorial and trouble shooting guide on service on this refrigerator. Understand the service pages 17 & 18. procedures before performing the service. 4. An off-level situation, if the infraction is marginal, will allow the refrigerator to continue to operate at a reduced level of cooling until the refrigerator WARNING...
Page 21: Procedure (Eurovan Camper)
Refrigerator Removal Procedures WARNING Valve Shown in U-Tube to Off Position Thermostat Improper removal and installation of the refrigerator can cause injury or property damage. Before attempt- ing the procedures below, review the "Important Safety Information" on page 1 and the procedures below. EuroVan Camper 1.
Page 22 11. Remove the phillips head screw and retaining Rialta washer which secure the vent-air exhaust and 1. Turn off the gas supply at the main tank. intake flexible vent piping to the vent terminal 2. Turn the refrigerator’s mode selector to "OFF". housing.
Page 23 Vent Kit Assembly - 3163 Part No. Description 617980 O-Ring 617773 Washer 61761122 Screw #8 - 15 x 1/2" S.S. 61633330 Screw #8 - 32 x 5/16" 617923 Vent Terminal Housing 617924 Vent Terminal Gasket 617922 Back Plate 617921 Exhaust Disk...
Page 24 Final Assembly - 3163...
Page 25 Final Assembly - 3163 Part No. Description 617916 Information Packet 618014 Wire Conduit 618013 Wire Conduit 617989 Burner Tube 618073 DC Fan 618403 Fan Support 618404 Fan Support Bracket 618093 Thermostat (Fan) 618021 Control Cover Assembly 617961 Flue Baffle Wire...
Page 26 Control Cover Assembly - 3163 Part No. Description 617913 Control Cover 617945 Mode Selection Switch 618040 Terminal Connector 61609022 Indicator Lamp 617981 Hole Plug...
Page 27 Control Assembly - 3163 Part No. Description 61445322 Plug 61594422 Fitting 617965 Safety Valve 61750522 Interrupter 617976 Manual Shut-Off Valve 61749822 Gas Valve Mounting Bracket 617952 Thermostat Control Mounting Bracket 61694622 U-Tube 61546822 Fitting 617944 Thermostat Control...
Page 28 Burner Box Assembly - 3163 Part No. Description 617995 Sight Glass 617933 Sight Glass Grommet 617927 Burner Support Bracket 617936 Burner Assembly 61753137 Orifice Adapter Assembly 617983 Thermocouple 617997 Thermocouple Grommet 617966 Spark Electrode 617996 Burner Grommet 617925 Burner Box Bottom...

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