Refrigerant Leaks - Norcold 9182 Service Manual & Parts List

Inputs:
Make certain that:
•
The AC and DC voltages and the LP Gas supply pressure are within the required specifications. Refer to "Specification"
charts on pages 3 and 4.
Checking Door Seals
The door gaskets must seal completely around the entire length of
the door. Frequent frost formation or reduced cooling can be indica-
tions of air leaks.
To check for proper door seal, lay a long narrow strip of paper
between the gasket and the refrigerator. Close the door and withdraw
the paper. A frictional drag should be observed. Repeat all around
the doors. If the paper does not have a noticeable drag, the gasket is
not sealing.
WARNING
Corrosive liquid. Eye or skin contact can cause severe burns. Contents under pressure. Leaking
gas can ignite and burn with intense flame. Leaking coolant solution can cause severe burns to the
eyes or skin, and can ignite and burn with intense flame. Sodium chromate contains chromium.
Certain chromium compounds can cause cancer by inhalation. Do not cut, weld, hammer, drill or
bend unit. Do not drain or recharge. Avoid skin and eye contact with liquid contents. Keep away
from ignition source if contents are leaking. FIRST AID: Skin or eye contact: Immediately flush eyes
or skin with water for a minimum of 15 minutes.

Refrigerant Leaks

The cooling unit must be replaced if:
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A yellow powder is visible at rear of the refrigerator.
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An ammonia odor is detected inside the refrigerator cabinet or at
the rear of the refrigerator.
Blocked Cooling System
•
Allow the refrigerator to operate for a maximum of 1 hour.
•
Check the absorber coils on the cooling system. If the absorber
coils "A" are cold and the flue canister "B" is hot to the touch,
the cooling unit is blocked and requires replacement.
Refrigerant Charge Solution
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Pull paper away from
refrigerator
A
Figure 24
Strip of paper
Figure 23
B