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- Page 1 470L / 16.6 cu. ft. SOLAR POWERED DC FRIDGE UGP-470L OWNER’S GUIDE serial number:...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Important safety notes Installation DC power connection Operation Energy saving tips Troubleshooting Appliance information Notes Contact us Limited warranty back Technical specifications... -
Page 3: Important Safety Notes
Congratulations! You have purchased one of the most efficient re- frigeration products available on the market today. The Unique 470L solar powered DC fridge is designed to provide years of efficient trouble-free operation. The design is optimized for energy savings with an efficient DC compressor and thick insulation. - Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES continued • To allow the interior to cool down properly, run the fridge for at least 4 hours empty before adding food. • This fridge is designed to operate on 12 or 24 volts DC ONLY. DO NOT CONNECT THIS FRIDGE TO AN AC (alternating current) POWER SOURCE.
- Page 5 It is not advised to connect an ap- pliance that has been damaged, especially damage to the electrical supply cable or refrigerant circuit. In the event of damage please contact your local product dealer or Unique Off-Grid Appliances for assistance. GENERAL SAFETY •...
- Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES continued ply cable. Also, be sure the electrical cable is not squeezed or bent when the appliance is being installed or moved. • Installation work and adjustments on the appliance must be carried out by qualified personnel only. Work performed by persons with inadequate technical knowledge may adversely effect the perfor- mance of the appliance, causing damage to the equipment, and void the warranty.
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Page 7: Installation
INSTALLATION UNPACKING AND CLEANING Remove all packaging and securing tapes from the appliance. To avoid injury and causing damage to the appliance, be extremely cautious when using sharp or pointed tools to complete this task. Keep children away from the packaging material - DANGER OF SUF- FOCATION! Wash the inside and outside of the appliance with luke warm water and a mild soap or detergent. -
Page 8: Dc Power Connection
DC POWER CONNECTION IMPORTANT: After transit where the fridge has been on its side or back, ensure that the fridge is in a level, up- right position for 12 hours to allow compressor fluids to redistribute evenly before use. THIS FRIDGE MUST NEVER BE CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO ANY AC (alternating current) POWER SOURCE! THE FRIDGE MUST ONLY BE CONNECTED TO A 12V OR 24V DC POWER SOURCE, SUCH AS A SOLAR... - Page 9 DC POWER CONNECTION continued ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM IN-LINE FUSE A 15A in-line fuse is provided with this fridge in order to protect the wiring. For 12V operation, use a 15A fuse, and for 24V operation use a 7.5A fuse. A standard automobile fuse is recommended and the fuse should be wired to the positive (“+”) side of the system close to the positive battery terminal.
- Page 10 DC POWER CONNECTION continued ATTENTION If a longer connection cable is necessary, the cable cross section (or gauge) must be equal to or greater than the cable sizes recom- mended on the following table. Be careful that the input voltage at the appliance does not drop below the cut-out voltage of the com- pressor.
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Page 11: Operation
OPERATION Your Unique fridge, like any battery-powered refrigerating appli- ance, requires different care than appliances plugged into an elec- tric utility. Prudent operation is the key to extended service. STARTING THE FRIDGE After the fridge has been properly connected to the 12 or 24 VDC power source, the compressor will automatically turn on and the cabinet will begin cooling. - Page 12 OPERATION continued ADJUSTMENTS As the ambient temperature changes with the season, it may be nec- essary to adjust the thermostat to achieve the proper internal tem- perature. If the room/ambient temperature approaches the appliance’s internal operating temperature, the appliance will not function as it should.
- Page 13 OPERATION continued DEFROSTING Before cleaning or repositioning the fridge, you must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electrical power supply. DEFROSTING THE UNIT The fridge compartment will become pro- gressively covered with frost. This should be removed periodically with a plastic scraper. However, when the ice becomes very thick on the interior walls, complete defrosting should be carried out.
- Page 14 OPERATION continued CLEANING Internal Cleaning Wash the inside of the appliance with luke warm water and a mild soap. Never use abrasive or corrosive cleaning agents, steel wool, scouring sponges, chemical cleaning agents, or highly perfumed cleaning products to clean the interior as these will damage the surface and leave behind a strong odor.
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Page 15: Energy Saving Tips
ENERGY SAVING TIPS • Do not install the fridge close to sources of heat, such as a stove, boiler, heater, chimney, etc, and avoid exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight. • Locate the appliance in a cool well-ventilated room and make sure that the air vents of the compressor housing cover are not ob- structed. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Before contacting a service technician, your local product dealer or Unique Off-Grid Appliances, please check the following points. If you contact a technician to repair a fault listed below, or to repair a fault caused by misuse, abuse, or faulty installation, a charge will be made even if the appliance is under warranty. - Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING continued Excessive frost • Is the weather hot and humid? If so, this will and ice has increase the rate of frost build-up in the built up cabinet. • Ensure that stored food is properly packaged. • Check that the door is closed and has a good seal, and that nothing is preventing the door from closing properly.
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Page 18: Appliance Information
APPLIANCE INFORMATION (manual copy - keep with your records) To make care and servicing of your solar powered DC fridge easy and efficient, please record the following information for future reference: Model: Serial Number: Purchased From: Date Purchased: NOTES... -
Page 19: Contact Us
This Warranty is made only to the first purchaser (”original purchaser”) who acquires this fridge for his/her own use and will be honored by Unique Gas Products Ltd. and by the Seller. Purchaser must retain their receipt as proof of purchase date. - Page 20 92 W on 12V & 78 W on 24V AV. RUN CURRENT 6.8A on 12V & 2.9A on 24V FRIDGE TEMP. RANGE -2˚C to +20˚C FREEZER TEMP. RANGE -25˚C to +20˚C © 2015 Unique Gas Products Ltd., 2245 Wyecroft Road, Oakville, Ontario, Canada, L6L 5L7 www.uniqueoffgrid.com...