Norcold N10DCX Service Manual

Norcold N10DCX Service Manual

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service or maintenance
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agency, or the gas
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DANGER
ATTENTION
ajustement, une
modifi cation, une
réparation ou un entretien
incorrect peut causer
des blessures ou des
dommages matériels.
Consultez ce manuel.
Pour obtenir de l'aide ou
d'autres renseignements,
contactez un installateur
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de réparation ou le
fournisseur de gaz.
Service Manual
Compressor Refrigerators
N10DCX
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Part No. 640083 Rev. B 07.01.2019
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Une installation, un
ajustement, une
modifi cation, une
réparation ou un
entretien incorrect peut
causer des blessures
ou des dommages
matériels. Consultez ce
manuel. Pour obtenir
de l'aide ou d'autres
renseignements,
contactez un installateur
qualifi é, un service
de réparation ou le
fournisseur de gaz.

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  • Page 1 é, un service supplier. qualifi é, un service de réparation ou le de réparation ou le fournisseur de gaz. fournisseur de gaz. Questions? / Des questions? / ¿Preguntas? 1-800-543-1219 © 2019 NORCOLD, INC. All rights reserved. Part No. 640083 Rev. B 07.01.2019...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Incorrect installation, adjustment, change Remove Refrigerator ..................28 to, or maintenance of this refrigerator can Replace Refrigerator ..................28 cause personal injury, property damage, or both. Have service and maintenance work done by your dealer or by an authorized Norcold Service Center. www.norcold.com N10DCX...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    ® changes at any time without notice. If unable to resolve technical issues using the information provided in this manual, technical support is available through NORCOLD ® Certifi cation and Code Requirements Customer Service Center: ...
  • Page 4: Specifications

    Serial Number Model Number Amount of refrigerant in cooling system DC Voltage / Amperage SPECIFICATIONS N10DCX - Electronic ON/OFF, Mode, Temperature Set Multiple LED indicator lights Five (5) Temperature Settings (Separate settings for freezer and fresh food compartments) Night Mode Rough Opening Dimensions ------------------59.88 - 60.01 high x 23.50 - 23.63 inched wide x 24.00 inches deep...
  • Page 5: Exploded Views

    Exploded Views Fig. 2 - Front view Description Control Panel Control Panel Label Control Board Control Housing Control Housing Bracket (3x) Fan and Housing Light Housing Light Light Cover Door Light Switch www.norcold.com SERVICE MANUAL...
  • Page 6: Fig. 3 - Rear View

    Exploded Views, cont’d. Fig. 3 - Rear view No. Description Exterior Fan Vent Exterior Fan Drip Cup Control Module www.norcold.com N10DCX...
  • Page 7: General Information

    ■ Shorten the life of the refrigerator cool- ing system. ■ Cause poor cooling performance of the refrigerator. ■ Cause continuous operation of the refrigerator cooling system. ■ Cause fast battery discharge. ■ Void the refrigerator warranty. www.norcold.com SERVICE MANUAL...
  • Page 8: Diagnostics

    Do the tests in “Self - Test Diagnostics” section. Are any Refer to “Self - Test Diagnostic Chart.” error codes found? Refer to “Diagnostic Symptom Chart.” If necessary, remove the refrigerator from the enclosure. Refer to the “Refrigerator Enclosure” section. www.norcold.com N10DCX...
  • Page 9: Self-Test Diagnostics

    Fig. 4.2 - Female connectors Attach a female connector to each LED wire lead. Step 2. Disconnect 12 VDC 12/24 Vdc Fig. 4.3 - 12 VDC Disconnect the 12 VDC input wire from the positive terminal of the control module. www.norcold.com SERVICE MANUAL...
  • Page 10: Self-Test Diagnostic Chart

    Refer to "Fault Code - The voltage is outside the cut out setting. "E3"" on page 26. The fresh food compartment door has Refer to "Fault Code - been open for more than two (2) minutes. "E4"" on page 26. www.norcold.com N10DCX...
  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    Repair DC supply voltage. 10.4 - 15.4? Test the refrigerator. With freezer and fresh food compartments at temperature setting “5”, measure voltage at DC connector. Repair DC supply voltage. Test the refrigerator. 10.4 - 15.4? Continued on next page. www.norcold.com SERVICE MANUAL...
  • Page 12 Troubleshooting Compressor Control Module, cont’d. Continued from previous page. With freezer and fresh food compartments at temperature setting “5”, measure voltage at terminal “+”. Repair refrigerator power cord. 10.4 - 15.4? Test the refrigerator. Replace control module. Test refrigerator. www.norcold.com N10DCX...
  • Page 13: Test B, Fan Over Current Cut-Out

    “5”, make sure that the exterior cooling fan is operating. Is the fan Replace the refrigerator. operating? Measure DC voltage at control module terminal “+”. Fan has failed. Replace the fan. 10.4 - 15.4? Replace control module. www.norcold.com SERVICE MANUAL...
  • Page 14: Test C, Motor Start Error

    Remove refrigerator from enclosure, but keep DC power supply connected. Turn refrigerator OFF for a minimum of five (5) minutes to allow internal system pressures to equalize. Turn refrigerator back ON. Does code Replace the refrigerator. 3 return? Repair complete. www.norcold.com N10DCX...
  • Page 15: Test D, Minimum Motor Speed Error

    - The ambient operating temperature is lower than 110°F (43° C). Correct input voltage. 10.4 - 15.4? unit Reduce load on unit. overloaded? Is fan operating, Replace the refrigerator. coils clean/not blocked? Replace control module. www.norcold.com SERVICE MANUAL...
  • Page 16: Test E, Thermal Cut-Out Of Electronic Unit

    - Upper and lower vents are not blocked. - Condenser coil is clean. - Fan is operating. - Ambient operating temperature is lower than 110°F (43° C). Test the unit. Does code Replace control module. 5 return? Repair complete. www.norcold.com N10DCX...
  • Page 17: Troubleshoot Symptoms

    Examine DC fuse. Replace if necessary. DC power? With the refrigerator turned “OFF”, use a DVOM to check input voltage. The input voltage must be higher than 11.7 VDC. Is input voltage Correct input voltage. Test unit. correct? Continued on next page. www.norcold.com SERVICE MANUAL...
  • Page 18 Replace compressor wire harness. wire harness Test unit. With compressor harness unplugged from the compressor, measure resistance between all three (3) current lead-in pins on the compressor. measured values about Replace the control module. the same? Replace the refrigerator. www.norcold.com N10DCX...
  • Page 19: Test G, Refrigerator Gets Too Cold

    Disconnect wires at control module terminals”C” and “T”. Repair shorted wires between optical display module and control module. Did unit stop operating? Test unit. Is the magnet valve bad? Replace the refrigerator. Replace the control module. Test unit. www.norcold.com SERVICE MANUAL...
  • Page 20: Test H, Refrigerator Builds Frost Inside

    Check temperature setting of freezer and fresh food compartments. Inspect door seal, hinges, and latch for correct operation. operating Repair as needed. Test refrigerator. correctly? www.norcold.com N10DCX...
  • Page 21: Test I, Runs But Does Not Cool Properly

    DC power supply connected. Inspect condenser coil for restriction. Is it Remove restriction. Clean as needed. restricted? Check for 12 VDC at terminal (+) on the control module. Is voltage Fan has failed. Replace refrigerator. correct? Replace control module. www.norcold.com SERVICE MANUAL...
  • Page 22: Test J, Will Not Run On Dc Power

    Is wiring at Refer to the Installation Manual for least #12 the recommended wire size. gauge? Check DC voltage at control module. Is voltage Correct high resistance (voltage drop) in below 10.4 supply circuit. VDC? Recharge or replace battery. www.norcold.com N10DCX...
  • Page 23: Test K, Voltage Within Cutout Range But Refrigerator Cuts Out

    Correct input voltage. 10.4 - 15.4 VDC? unit Reduce load on unit. overloaded? Disconnect thermistor wire from terminal “C” on the cooling unit Repair complete. control module. Test the refrigerator. Does the refrigerator still cut out? Contact Customer Service. www.norcold.com SERVICE MANUAL...
  • Page 24: Troubleshoot Electronic Controls Fault Codes

    Remove thermistor cover in fresh food compartment and check connection of thermistor wire to thermistor. thermistor wire Correct connection. connected? Check connection of thermistor wire to the refrigerator electronic controls. Refer to the wiring diagram. thermistor wire Correct connection. connected? Replace Thermistor. www.norcold.com N10DCX...
  • Page 25: Fault Code - "E2

    Remove thermistor cover in freezer compartment and check connection of thermistor wire to thermistor. thermistor wire Correct connection. connected? Check connection of thermistor wire to the refrigerator electronic controls. Refer to the wiring diagram. thermistor wire Correct connection. connected? Replace Thermistor. www.norcold.com SERVICE MANUAL...
  • Page 26: Fault Code - "E3

    Fault Code - "E4" Make sure: ■ the light switch closes when the door closes. ■ all of the connections to the refrigerator electronic controls are intact. Possible Cause: The door has be open for more than two (2) minutes. www.norcold.com N10DCX...
  • Page 27: Wiring Diagram

    WH/BC Fig. 6 - Wiring diagram Item Description Display Module 12 VDC Input 15A Fuse Main PCBA Cooling Unit Exterior Fan Freezer Compartment Thermistor Fresh Food Compartment Thermistor Interior Light Interior Fan Interior Light Switch Magnet Valve www.norcold.com SERVICE MANUAL...
  • Page 28: Refrigerator Enclosure

    2. Remove the mounting screws from each mounting bracket. Pull the refrigerator forward. Replace Refrigerator 1. Push refrigerator fully into enclosure. Install screw into each mounting bracket. 2. Connect all power supplies to the refrigerator. www.norcold.com N10DCX...

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