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Gas / Electric Refrigerators
DO NOT install this refrigerator in below deck marine applications. Do not
install this refrigerator in fi xed 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 below deck.
Service Manual
MODELS
N611v Series
N811v Series
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WARNING
Publication No. 636355 A (15-01-2014)
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- Page 1 DO NOT install this refrigerator in below deck marine applications. Do not install this refrigerator in fi xed 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 below deck.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Fig. 20 - Fan Thermostat..............25 Theory of Operation - Auto Modes ............9 Fig. 21 - Fan with Installed NORCOLD Fan Kit......25 Background Operations ................ 10 Fig. 22 - NORCOLD Fan Kit Wiring Pictorial......... 25 Fault Codes .................... -
Page 3: Introduction
All information, illustrations, and specifi cations contained in About Installation this publication are based on the latest product information Refrigerator installation must conform with the N611v, N811v available at the time of publication. NORCOLD ® reserves the Installation Manual for the NORCOLD ®... -
Page 4: Model Identifi Cation
Serial Number / Model Number Location G. DC Voltage/amperage Fig. 1 - Refrigerator Information Label Location Explanation N = Norcold X = Sequence number indicating custom features 6 or 8 = Approximate storage volume in cubic feet X = Sequence number indicating custom features Models available. -
Page 5: Safety Awareness
(retaining screws, etc.), are properly fastened. including leak detection solutions, are electrically conductive and pose the potential for an electric shock hazard, short electrical components, damage electronic circuits, and/or ignite a fi re. Refrigerator Service Manual www.norcold.com/cda N611v, N811v Models... -
Page 6: Specifi Cations
Gas ignition ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Electronic with fl ame sensing Electrode tip-to-burner gap -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1/8 to 3/16 in. Off-level operating limits Side-to-side------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3 degrees-maximum Front-to-back ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6 degrees-maximum Temperature Sensor ---------------------------------------- ---------- Thermistor, Fin mounted (10th fi n from the right) N611v, N811v Models www.norcold.com/cda Refrigerator Service Manual... -
Page 7: Theory Of Operation
Construction material or debris left in the enclosure • Insect screen covering vents • Plastic sheeting covering vents • Items stored in the enclosure • Modifi cations to vents or enclosure • No roof or sidewall vent openings Refrigerator Service Manual www.norcold.com/cda N611v, N811v Models... -
Page 8: Gas Absorption System
(liquefi es) into pure liquid ammonia (LA). The liquid ammonia, via gravity, drops into the tubular coil of the freezer and cabinet evaporators and wets the internal surface of the tubes. N611v, N811v Models www.norcold.com/cda Refrigerator Service Manual... -
Page 9: Electronic Controls
Auto LP Gas Mode and request the power board to operate via the Auto LP Gas Mode. AC related faults (Voltage or Current) are not displayed while operating in the Auto Mode of operation. Refrigerator Service Manual www.norcold.com/cda N611v, N811v Models... -
Page 10: Background Operations
• Solid RED power indicator light Art02410 Interior Light Test Verify: • The interior light turns ON-OFF as the magnet is passed below the optical control • Contact Customer Service for further instructions. N611v, N811v Models www.norcold.com/cda Refrigerator Service Manual... - Page 11 (terminal 12VDC) passes through the now closed K3 contacts to terminal P1-5 of the power board. The DC ground connection (terminal GND) is electrically tied to power board terminal P1-3. This auxiliary output will be present anytime the refrigerator is Refrigerator Service Manual www.norcold.com/cda N611v, N811v Models...
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Page 12: Fault Codes
■ Refer to "Fault / Flash Pattern 9 Red, flashes on nine (9) times every five The DC voltage to the refrigerator is too LOW DC (2) Error" on page 15. (5) seconds. low. N611v, N811v Models www.norcold.com/cda Refrigerator Service Manual... -
Page 13: Diagnostic Prechecks
Gas valve solenoid is in good operating condition (Coil resistance ≈74Ω to 92Ω) ■ Wires to the gas valve are connected and in good operating condition / continuity ■ Power Board supplies 12VDC to gas valve when required Refrigerator Service Manual www.norcold.com/cda N611v, N811v Models... -
Page 14: Fault / Flash Pattern 2 Service Error
Flash Pattern "5" - gas valve is “mechanically” stuck open and "Wiring Pictorial" on page 29 for proper connection. subsequently the Power Board has sensed a fl ame present • Contact Customer Service. when there should not be. • Replace the gas valve N611v, N811v Models www.norcold.com/cda Refrigerator Service Manual... -
Page 15: Fault / Flash Pattern 8 Low Dc (1) Error
Because the switch operates via the proximity of the magnet, it is important that the door alignment is correct. To test for interior light operation, refer to "Interior Light Test Procedure" on page 10. Refrigerator Service Manual www.norcold.com/cda N611v, N811v Models... -
Page 16: Blank Display
White-Red wire [J] between P1-9 of the Power Board and P1-2 of the Display Board. This 12VDC will remain at P1-2 until the latching relay is “un-latched”, which will not take place until the On-Off button is depressed again. This 12VDC is termed the switched 12-volts and is used to power ON the display. N611v, N811v Models www.norcold.com/cda Refrigerator Service Manual... -
Page 17: Fig. 6 - Continuous 12-Volt
12VDC/VCD (BAT POS) 12VDC 12VDC/VCD (BAT NEG) YL-GN/JN-VE GN/VE BK/NR LIMIT_OUT LIMIT_IN AC_HT_HI_2 AC_HT_HI AC_HT_LO_2 AC_HT_LO BU/BL GN/VE ON-OFF (Exaggerated view) WH-VT/BC-VT Vreg WH/BC DISPLAY BOARD POWER BOARD Fig. 7 - Switch 12-Volt Refrigerator Service Manual www.norcold.com/cda N611v, N811v Models... -
Page 18: Lp Gas System
Due to low system operating pressure, it may take a few minutes for bubbles to appear if the connection is leaking. Hidden joints should be examined thoroughly using an inspection mirror. N611v, N811v Models www.norcold.com/cda Refrigerator Service Manual... -
Page 19: Components
Burner connection WARNING: Gas valve connection Do not separate cap style LP15 orifice from its Fig. 12 - Burner Tube adapter. Separating the assemblies breaks the seal and causes an LP gas leak. Refrigerator Service Manual www.norcold.com/cda N611v, N811v Models... -
Page 20: Flame Appearance
fl ame plume. See Fig. 15. A fl ame that is mostly orange or yellow, is erratic, and unstable, indicates a "dirty" burner. Burner cleaning page 21. procedures appear on page 32. Fig. 15 - Flame Appearance N611v, N811v Models www.norcold.com/cda Refrigerator Service Manual... -
Page 21: Burner Cleaning Procedure
Insertion of any type of cleaning tools, reaming, or drills through the opening will alter the volume of LP gas fl ow to the burner and create a fi re hazard potential. Refrigerator Service Manual www.norcold.com/cda N611v, N811v Models... -
Page 22: Fig. 16 - Drip Cup And Burner Box Cover
Cover Solenoid gas valve manual shut-off Drip Cup Fig. 16 - Drip Cup and Burner Box Cover Canister Flue Baffle Electrode Burner Orifice adapter with LP15 orifice Fig. 17 - Burner and Components N611v, N811v Models www.norcold.com/cda Refrigerator Service Manual... -
Page 23: Gas Lockout
The appropriate error will display on the optical display Reconnect white wires to the gas valve solenoid (it doesn't matter what wire is attached to what terminal) Close lower intake vent. Refrigerator Service Manual www.norcold.com/cda N611v, N811v Models... -
Page 24: Electrical Requirements And Components
130 °F. The switch turns the fan off when fi n WARNING: temperature falls to approximately 115 °F. ® NORCOLD fan kit is wired to the power board 12VDC Never use undersized wires to supply DC power to connections using "Y" type wire connector. The fan circuit is the power board. -
Page 25: Fig. 18 - Ac Power Cord
REFRIGERATORS WITHOUT ICE MAKERS Fig. 18 - AC Power Cord. 1 amp in-line fuse - 12 Vdc connection + 12 Vdc connection Fan mounting screws Fig. 21 - Fan with Installed NORCOLD Fan Kit. THERMOSTAT Black Wire Wire Wire Wire... -
Page 26: Cooling Unit
Do not operate the refrigerator if the cooling unit is over-temperature condition inside the cooling system and leaking or leakage is suspected. must be handled by an authorized Norcold Service technician. Refrigerant Leakage Troubleshooting Cooling Faults Yellow powder or liquid deposits at the rear of the refrigerator A high percentage of cooling units returned labeled “faulty”... -
Page 27: Cooling System Diagnostic Flowchart
AC heater voltage and amp draw Burner, orifice, flue, deflector cap, flue baffle LP gas pressure Level refrigerator as outlined Refrigerator in Owner's Manual and operating leveled? specifications. Continued on following page Fig. 24 - Cooling System Diagnostics Refrigerator Service Manual www.norcold.com/cda N611v, N811v Models... - Page 28 Unit is operating normally. setting for a period of 8-12 hours. normal ■ Freezer -5°F to -10°F. ■ Fin temperature 18°F to 25°F. Contact Customer Service N611v, N811v Models www.norcold.com/cda Refrigerator Service Manual...
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Page 29: Wiring Pictorial
IM WATER LINE HEATER / CHAUFFERETTE DU YUYAU D’EAU DE LA MACHINE À GLAÇONS CHASSIS GROUND / MASSE DU CHASSIS DOOR SWITCH / CONTACTEUR DE PORTE TEMPERATURE SWITCH / INTERRUPTRUR DE TEMPÉRATURE Art02409 Refrigerator Service Manual www.norcold.com/cda N611v, N811v Models... -
Page 30: Modes Of Operation
■ Refer to "Fault Codes" on page 12. not covered by the Norcold limited warranty. Please contact your local RV dealer for information about how to resume refrigerator operation or about how to equip your refrigerator for operation in freezing temperatures.