Safety Awareness - Norcold 1082 Installation & Operator's Manual

NOTICE: THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT APPROVED FOR USE IN R.V. OR MARINE APPLICATIONS.
THIS REFRIGERATOR IS EQUIPPED FOR LP GAS AND CANNOT BE CONVERTED TO
ANY OTHER FUELS (NATURAL GAS, BUTANE, ETC.).

Safety Awareness

Read this manual carefully and become thoroughly acquainted with its contents before installing and
operating the refrigerator.
Be alert to a potential Safety Hazard when the Safety Alert Symbol
manual.
A signal word (i.e., Danger, Warning, Caution) accompanying the Safety Alert Symbol identifies the seriousness
of the Safety Hazard. Review the safety symbols and signal words below. Carefully read their descriptions to
understand their meaning. They are for your safety.
DANGER indicates the presence of a hazard that will cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial
property damage if ignored.
WARNING indicates the presence of a hazard that can cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial
property damage if ignored.
CAUTION indicates the presence of a hazard that will or can cause a minor personal injury or substantial
property damage if ignored.
WARNING
Always apply the following precautions when operating this refrigerator. Failure to heed these precautions
can result in substantial property damage, severe personal injury, or death.
Carbon Monoxide can be hazardous to your to health and can result in death. A gas appliance can emit
excessive Carbon Monoxide gas if the refrigerator's burner and flue system is not regularly cleaned. See pages
10 & 11 in this manual for instructions.
Unauthorized or improper servicing of this refrigerator can cause severe personal injury, property damage, or
both. All required service and maintenance must be performed by your dealer, your propane gas supplier, or
by a Norcold authorized service center.
This refrigerator must be used in the manner for which it was designed. Refer to this manual for installation
and operating procedures.
Keep the refrigerator and the surrounding area clean. Never store combustible materials near the refrigerator.
Storing combustible materials near the refrigerator not only creates a safety hazard, but also inhibits the air
flow to the cooling system thereby reducing cooling efficiency.
Propane gas can cause an explosion that can result in property damage, personal injury, or death. Use extreme
care when working with or near a propane gas system. Do not smoke or create sparks. Do not use an open
flame to check supply piping and fittings for leaks.
Ground the 120 volt AC circuit in compliance with any applicable local, state, or national codes. Never cut or
remove the round grounding prong from the refrigerator's AC power cord. Do not use a two-prong adapter. Do
not use an extension cord.
Always replace a blown fuse with a fuse of the same ampere rating. A circuit overload can result in an electrical
fire if undersized wires or improperly sized fuses are used. To prevent a possible electrical fire, follow Norcold's
fuse size requirements (page 5) and any applicable state and local codes.
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