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IMPORTANT PRODUCT INFORMATION
Norcold refrigerator models 3163T and 3163G installed in the Rialta and Eurovan Camper may
experience a cooling deficiency while operating in the gas mode. The cooling deficiency occurs
when the vehicle's interior ambient temperatures are 90°F or higher. Performance while
operating in the AC or DC modes is not affected.
To rectify this deficiency, Norcold offers a product upgrade kit. This kit is available through the
Winnebago service network. Customers who experience cooling deficiencies while operating
in the gas mode should operate their refrigerator on AC or DC until the upgrade kit is installed.
All product upgrades are to be completed by an authorized dealer or service center.
The refrigerator models 3163T and 3163G installed in the Rialta and Eurovan Camper are the
only Norcold refrigerator models affected with this cooling deficiency. The following is the list of
product serial numbers which are affected.
Serial Number Range
001001CLTPC4 - 001850CLTPH4
Accompanying this notice are complete instructions for installing the product upgrade kit, tool
requirements, and time allotted for installation. Removal of the refrigerator from its enclosure is
required.
3163T
3163G
Serial Number Range
001001CMGYC4 - 002150CMGYH4
Part No.: 618081C
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- Page 1 90°F or higher. Performance while operating in the AC or DC modes is not affected. To rectify this deficiency, Norcold offers a product upgrade kit. This kit is available through the Winnebago service network. Customers who experience cooling deficiencies while operating in the gas mode should operate their refrigerator on AC or DC until the upgrade kit is installed.
- Page 3 Figure 1 - Before Upgrade Figure 2 - After Upgrade...
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Page 4: Upgrade Kit Components
Upgrade Kit Components 1 - Installation Instructions 1 - Burner Box Gasket 3 - #8 Hex SD Screws 4 - Screws (#6 x 3/8") 2 - Metal Screw (#6 x 1 1/4") 1 - 6" Red Wire w/3" Jumper 1 - 6" Yellow Wire 1 - 7"... - Page 5 Refrigerator Removal Procedures Eurovan Camper 1. Turn off the gas supply at the main tank. 2. Turn the refrigerator’s mode selector to "OFF". 3. Remove the vehicle’s middle bench seat. 4. Remove the refrigerator’s system cover located on the left front of the refrigerator by removing 5 retaining screws.
- Page 6 8. Turn the manual shut-off valve located on top of the refrigerator to "OFF". See Figure 4. Valve Shown in Off Position U-Tube to Thermostat LP Gas Supply Line Figure 4 - Manual Shut-Off Valve 9. Remove both the positive and negative leads from the vehicle’s battery. 10.
- Page 7 Rialta 1. Turn off the gas supply at the main tank. 2. Turn the refrigerator’s mode selector to "OFF". 3. Remove the refrigerator’s system cover located on the left front of the refrigerator by removing 5 retaining screws. 4. Remove 5 retaining screws securing the refrigerator to the enclosure. 5.
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Page 8: Installing The Upgrade Kit
Installing the Upgrade Kit Burner Tube Connection Burner Box Flange Thermocouple (Remove & Install Gasket Material Here) Orifice Connection Figure 6 - View of Burner Box Burner Orifice (Rialta and Eurovan Camper) - Reference Figure 6 1. Once the refrigerator is removed from its enclosure, lay the refrigerator on its side with the cooling unit facing up. - Page 9 6. Pull the burner box away from the refrigerator until the burner, ignition electrode, and thermocouple are visible. 7. Remove gasket material from the top flange of the burner box. 8. Pull the thermocouple away from the burner box until two clicks are heard. Do not pull the thermocouple completely out of the burner box.
- Page 10 PERFORM ELECTRICAL MODIFICATIONS TO REFRIGERATOR BEFORE RE-INSTALLING Discard this Terminal Re-attach the white wire from the Relighter to this terminal Double 45° Terminal Figure 8 - Terminal Block Terminal Block Modification (Rialta and Eurovan Camper) - Reference Figure 8 1. Remove the white wire from the negative terminal spade at the terminal block. 2.
- Page 11 DC Fuse Block Addition (Rialta and Eurovan Camper) - Reference Figure 2 4. Attach the 1 amp fuse label on the left side of the 20 amp fuse. 5. Using the power drill and the 1/16" drill bit, drill a starter hole through the circle on the label.
- Page 12 Ventilation Fan Assembly Installation Exhaust Pipe Cooling Unit Vent Pipe "A" Fan Assembly Cabinet 1/4" min. Clearance "B" Mounting Support Bracket Figure 9 - Eurovan Camper & Rialta Fan Assembly Installation 1. Position the mounting support bracket (B) inside the lower two absorber coils of the cooling unit.
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Page 13: Thermostat Installation
Thermostat Installation Cooling Unit Condenser Fins Template Thermostat Mounting Screws (#6 x 3/8") Figure 10 - Eurovan Ventilation Fan Installation 1. Align the provided template with the kit as illustrated in Figure 10 Warning: Contents of the cooling unit under pressure. Rupturing the cooling unit will release chemicals which can cause severe damage to the eyes and skin. - Page 14 Test Refrigerator’s Electrical Circuit Before Re-Installing the Refrigerator DC Circuit 1. With the ohmmeter in the "Ohms" mode, connect the black lead to the - DC input and the red lead to the + DC input terminals. 2. The following measurements must be observed in each of the selected modes of operation: (NOTE: These measurements do not depend on thermostat setting.) Mode Nominal...
- Page 15 Re-Installing Refrigerator 1. Attach the supplied wiring diagram over the existing diagram located at the top of the refrigerator. 2. Slide the refrigerator halfway into the enclosure. 3. Proceed to slide the refrigerator into the enclosure while making sure the ventilation fan wires are not pinched or entangled.
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