Introduction - Thetford n3000 series Installation Manual

1 Introduction

This Thetford appliance is specially developed
for caravans and motorhomes. We advise you to
read the manual before installing the appliance.
It provides you with the necessary information
for correct and safe installation of the Thetford
appliance. Not all sections of this manual are
relevant for all appliances. Make sure you
completely read the parts of the manual that are
relevant for your appliance. Keep this manual in a
safe place for future reference.
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Safety instructions
General
Before installing a Thetford N3000 series
refrigerator, you need to observe the
underneath precautions and general
recommendations.
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration,
service or maintenance can cause personal injury
or property damage. Refer to this manual. For
assistance or additional information, contact
a qualified installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.
• Do not install this refrigerator in below deck
marine applications or in fixed indoor cabin or
other dwelling applications. This refrigerator is
made for use in RV and towable applications, and
is correct for camping use.
• Do not install the refrigerator directly on carpet.
Put the refrigerator on a metal or wood panel
that extends the full width and depth of the
refrigerator.
• The refrigerator is designed for powering by LP
gas, 12V DC or 240V AC.
• Never open, damage, bend, drop, weld, move,
drill, puncture, or hit the cooling device at the
rear of the refrigerator. The cooling system is
pressurised and contains substances harmful
to health. The cooling system contains sodium
chromate. The breathing of certain chromium
compounds can cause cancer. The cooling system
contents can cause severe skin and eye burns,
and can ignite and burn with an intense flame.
Installation
Only a qualified person is allowed to install
the refrigerator and its electrical and gas
components.
Incorrect installation or maintenance of the
refrigerator may cause physical injury and/
or damage to the refrigerator.
• Install the refrigerator in accordance with the
local/national laws;
• Dot not bypass or change the refrigerator's
electrical components or features;
• Never expose the refrigerator to water or
moisture, or spray liquids near electrical outlets,
connections, or the refrigerator components.
Many liquids are electrically conductive and can
cause a shock hazard, electrical shorts, and in
some cases fire;
• The electrical connections and gas components
must be installed in accordance with the latest
technical regulations;
• There are sharp edges and corners at the rear of
the refrigerator and the installation frame. Always
wear protection against cuts when installing the
refrigerator.
• Incorrect installation or maintenance of the
refrigerator may cause physical injury and/or
damage to the refrigerator;
• The refrigerator must be sealed from the living
area of the caravan or motor home according AS
NZS 5601. Air for the burner must not be drawn
from the living area of the caravan or motor home
and combustion gases must not enter the living
area;
• Make sure that no sawdust, insulation, or other
construction debris is on the refrigerator or in the
enclosure. Debris can cause a combustion hazard
and prevent the refrigerator from operating
correctly;
• The performance of the refrigerator may be
affected by adjacent heat sources such as an
oven or stove. Make sure the refrigerator is
completely isolated from its heat generating
components through the correct use of baffles
and panel construction;
• The refrigerator must be installed in a way that
allows easy access for maintenance and repairs.
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