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Installation and Owner's Manual
N301 (93 liter 2-way operation with propane gas or 240 volts AC)
N301.3 (93 liter 3-way operation with propane gas, 240 volts AC, or 12 volts DC )
N401 (128 liter 2-way operation with propane gas or 240 volts AC)
N401.3 (128 liter 3-way operation with propane gas, 240 volts AC, or 12 volts DC )
N501 (164 liter 2-way operation with propane gas or 240 volts AC)
N501.3 (164 liter 3-way operation with propane gas, 240 volts AC, or 12 volts DC )
WARNING:
!
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.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquid in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
!
WARNING:
indoor cabin or other dwelling applications. This refrigerator must use only Thetford 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 to be below deck.
Thetford Australia
Unit 3, 7 Adrian Road
Campbellfield, VIC 3061
For Australian refrigerator models:
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
1. Open windows.
2. Don't touch electrical switches.
3. Extinguish any open flame.
4. Immediately call your gas supplier.
DO NOT install this refrigerator in below deck marine applications. Do not install this refrigerator in fixed
More information https://www.caravansplus.com.au
Thetford Customer Support
Telephone: (61) 03-9358-0700
Fax: (61) 03-9357-7060
Web Site: www.thetford.com.au
Part No. 629108D (11-07)
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- Page 1 N301 (93 liter 2-way operation with propane gas or 240 volts AC) N301.3 (93 liter 3-way operation with propane gas, 240 volts AC, or 12 volts DC ) N401 (128 liter 2-way operation with propane gas or 240 volts AC) N401.3 (128 liter 3-way operation with propane gas, 240 volts AC, or 12 volts DC )
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Thetford Gas Absorption 3 Year Limited Warranty policy Owners manual Thetford Australia • Unit 3 • 7 Adrian Road • Campbellfield Gas Absorption 3 Year Limited Warranty Policy ......2 VIC 3061 Gas Absorption Warranty Information ..........3 Gas Absorption Warranty Questions ..........3... -
Page 3: Gas Absorption Warranty Information
In no case will the Limited Warranty extend beyond two DENOMINATED OR DESCRIBED. ThE REMEDY UNDER (2) years for labor and three (3) years for parts and freight. Thetford ThIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO REpLACEMENT OR reserves the right to change design or specifications of a refrigerator REpAIR. -
Page 4: Safety Awareness
Food compartment capacity 82 L 108 L 144 L injury, property damage, or both. Have service and maintenance work done by your dealer or by a Thetford Leveling: authorized Service Center. CAUTION: The refrigerator is made to operate - Disconnect both the AC and DC power sources before within 3°... -
Page 5: Food Compartment
- Let all hot foods cool before putting them in the refrigerator. Art01280 - Do not open the door any longer than necessary. For N301 models (See Art00976). For N401 / N501 models (See Art01280). Flip-up shelf (N401 / N501): Thermostat ................ -
Page 6: Ignition - Propane Gas Operation
Start up - DC operation (3-way models only): Ignition - propane gas operation: - Make sure that 12 volts DC is available. 1. Open the valve at the propane gas storage tank. - Turn the selector switch to the DC position ( 2. -
Page 7: Effects Of High Altitude On Propane Gas Operation
- You may experience burner outages. - with the amount of time that the door(s) are open. To avoid these possible problems, Thetford recommends that you operate the refrigerator on AC when at altitudes higher than 1.7 - with any air leakage into the refrigerator. -
Page 8: Cleaning
Thetford Service Center. - Put the drain tube plug down into the drip tray and push the Have a qualified RV dealer or an authorized Thetford Service drip tray back into the original position. Center do these annual safety and maintenance checks: - Push the drain hose back onto the drain tube plug. -
Page 9: Refrigerator Storage
- Make sure the area at the rear of the refrigerator is free of Remove and clean the burner orifice: any combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids. NOTE: Your dealer or an authorized Thetford Service Center must do this procedure. To remove and clean the burner orifice: Refrigerator Storage - Close the valve at the propane gas tank(s). -
Page 10: Remove The Refrigerator
- Clean the orifice assembly with air pressure and alcohol only. Reinstall the Refrigerator - Using a wrench, assemble the orifice assembly to the burner. NOTE: Your dealer or an authorized Thetford Service Center - Assemble the flare nut to the orifice assembly. must do this procedure. -
Page 11: Replacement Parts
6 ..........Thermostat / gas safety valve 7 ............Thermocouple interrupter 8 ................Flame meter 9 ................AC heater 10 ............-12 VDC Power supply 11 ............+12 VDC Power supply 12 ...20 Amp fuse(N301) 25 Amp fuse (N401 and N501) Owner’s Manual 11 More information https://www.caravansplus.com.au... -
Page 12: Installation Manual
The installation must obey the requirements remove the refrigerator or do servicing to the refrigerator. of this “installation Manual” for the THETFORD limited warranty to be in effect. - This refrigerator is not approved for use as a free standing refrigerator. -
Page 13: Ventilation Requirements
Assemble the Enclosure 1. Make sure the enclosure is: WARNING: The completed installation must: N301 models 756 mm high x 521 mm wide x 543 mm deep. - Make sure there is sufficient intake of fresh air for combustion. N401 models 929 mm high x 602 mm wide x 620 mm deep. -
Page 14: Install The Refrigerator
- Make sure the distance [25] from the floor level to the top of the rough opening for the upper exhaust vent is at least 940 mm for N301 models, 1060 mm for N401 models, and 1210 mm for N510 models or poor cooling performance can occur. -
Page 15: Installation Options
- Make a decorative door panel [38] that is (See Art00977): - Put the filler plate on the other side of the door. - 659 mm high x 511 mm wide for N301 models. - Attach the filler plate with the screw. -
Page 16: Connect The Electrical Components
NOTE: The current draws are nominal values. the wire size is too small for the distance, a voltage drop occurs. The voltage drop decreases the output of the system heater and N301 models causes poor cooling performance. AC Operation 240 volts AC 1. -
Page 17: Connect The Propane Gas Components
This refrigerator operates on propane gas at a pressure of 2.7kPa propane. The refrigerator gas usage is: - The pressure at the manual shut off valve of the refrigerator must not be more than 3.5 kPa. N301 models 1.25 MJ/h N401 and N501 models 1.4 MJ/h - If the air pressure is more than 3.5 kPa, remove the gas... -
Page 18: Troubleshooting Refrigerator Problems
- That the refrigerator and freezer are defrosted. Art01854 If you unable to correct your refrigerator problem after using this guide, see your dealer or an authorized Thetford Service Center. Owner’s Manual 18 More information https://www.caravansplus.com.au... - Page 19 Art 00956 Art00955 Art00979 Art00977 Art00980 Art01114 Owner’s Manual 19 More information https://www.caravansplus.com.au...
- Page 20 Art01288 Art01313 Art01571 Art01570 More information https://www.caravansplus.com.au...
- Page 21 Art01608 Art01572 Art01637 Art01638 More information https://www.caravansplus.com.au...
- Page 22 N301 models N401 and N501 models Art01639 Art01890 BLUE YELLOW WHITE YELLOW WHITE BLUE GREEN-YELLOW Art01855 More information https://www.caravansplus.com.au...
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