Norcold 6063 Install And Operation Instructions
Norcold 6063 Install And Operation Instructions

Norcold 6063 Install And Operation Instructions

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING
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WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, al-
teration, service, or maintenance can
cause injury or property damage. Re-
fer to this manual. For assistance or
additional information consult a quali-
fied installer, service agency, or the
gas supplier.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquid in the vi-
cinity of this or any other appliance.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1. Open windows
2. Do not touch any electrical
switches
3. Extinguish any open flame
4. Immediately call your gas supplier
These refrigerators are designed to operate on the following energy sources:
LP GAS OPERATION - 11.0 inches Propane & 12 volt DC control voltage (15.4 volts max., 10.5 volts min.).
AC OPERATION - 120 volts AC (132 volts max., 108 volts min.) and 12 volt DC control voltage.
DC OPERATION - [3-WAY MODELS] 12 volts DC (15.4 volts max., 11.5 volts min.).
Operation where these specifications are exceeded will void the refrigerator warranty.
MODEL NO. ______________________________
The refrigerator's model number and serial number are on the serial plate located in the refrigerator.
Part No.: 618483B (95-09)
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Contents
Safety Precautions .............................................. 2
Extended Service Protection Plan ...................... 4
Ventilation Requirements .................................... 5
Installation Instructions........................................ 8
Decorative Door Panel Installation.................... 11
Reversing Door Swing ...................................... 11
Lighting and Start-Up Instructions..................... 14
Operating and User Instructions ....................... 16
Refrigerator Maintenance.................................. 19
Replacement Parts............................................ 21
Wiring Pictorials ................................................ 22
Warranty ............................................................ 25
SERIAL NO. ______________________________
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    DC OPERATION - [3-WAY MODELS] 12 volts DC (15.4 volts max., 11.5 volts min.). Operation where these specifications are exceeded will void the refrigerator warranty. MODEL NO. ______________________________ The refrigerator’s model number and serial number are on the serial plate located in the refrigerator. Part No.: 618483B (95-09) INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Proper ventilation to remove exhaust gases is extremely important. These gases, generated in the GAS mode at the rear of the refrigerator, replace the oxygen in the air and in extreme cases can produce dangerous levels of carbon monoxide. This manual contains installation instructions to safely remove the exhaust gases and seal the zone from the living area.
  • Page 3: Child Entrapment

    Never lift the refrigerator without assistance. Protect yourself from body strain. Avoid hot surfaces at the rear of the refrigerator when operating. The absorption type refrigerator produces several hot areas at the rear of the unit. This is true whether in GAS or ELECTRIC mode.
  • Page 4: Extended Service Protection Plan

    The floor must be strong enough to support the combined weight of the refrigerator and its food load. Never install the refrigerator directly on carpeting. To protect carpeting, the refrigerator must be placed on a metal or wood panel extending at least the full width and depth of the refrigerator.
  • Page 5: Ventilation Requirements

    cabinet.
  • Page 6 (source of 1. Area above refrigerator blocked (baffled) off to rejected heat) prevent trapping of hot air above the refrigerator. 2. 0 -1/4 inch clearance at the top of the refrigerator. 3. Exhaust vent centered directly over refrigera- tor’s condenser. Absorber 4.
  • Page 7 Top and Side Wall Clearance 1. Top baffle fills the total area above the refrig- erator an is properly aligned with the side wall construction. 2. 0 - 1/2 inch at the sides of the refrigerator. Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 50 1/2 "...
  • Page 8: Installation Instructions

    The lower mounting flange and mounting screws are located in a clear plastic bag positioned in the coils at the rear of the refrigerator. After removing the plastic bag, slide the refrigerator partially into the en- closure and attach the lower mounting flange. Install...
  • Page 9 The gas supply is connected to the refrigerator at the inlet to the manual gas valve located at the bot- tom rear of the refrigerator. Access to this area is obtained through the vehicle’s lower vent door. Care must be taken when connecting the gas piping to the refrigerator to insure the fittings are secure.
  • Page 10: Hypot Test

    (Figure 9). The 12 volt DC should enter the refrigerator’s en- closure near the refrigerator’s power supply board. The 12 volt DC connects at (2) one quarter inch quick connects. The positive DC input lead connects to terminal J4, and the DC ground input lead con- nects to terminal J3.
  • Page 11: Decorative Door Panel Installation

    Ignition Module Electrode Wire Figure 11 Door Panel Installation The Norcold refrigerator doors provide slots for in- serting decorative panels. Installation of the panels is accomplished by removing the handle assembly, in- serting the decorative panel, and re-inserting the handle assembly. This procedure applies to both doors.
  • Page 12 Relocate them in the holes just exposed by the removal of the hinge bracket. Attach the hinge bracket to the refrigerator on the opposite side. Do not tighten screws completely. (See Figure 15) Figure 15 6.
  • Page 13 Figure 18 11. Starting at the top, replace the hinge pins using the slotted screwdrivers as in the removal pro- cedure. Tighten all screws. ALIGNMENT OF THE DOORS 12. Align the upper door with the lower so that there is a parallel gap between the doors and around the frame.
  • Page 14: Lighting And Start-Up Instructions

    3. After 10 seconds, the burner should be ignited and operating normally. (2-Way Models ) 4. On the initial refrigerator start-up, it may take longer than 10 seconds to allow air to be purged from the gas line. If gas does not ig-...
  • Page 15 Operating the refrigerator on the DC mode will override all other operating Modes The DC mode design is to maintain an established temperature for short (4 to 6 hours) durations when gas or AC is not available. The DC mode cannot be used for initial cooling. Only use while in transit.
  • Page 16: Operating And User Instructions

    DC power from the vehicle’s 12 volt system; either an auxiliary battery, a converter or the engine battery. The 12 volt DC system not only sup- plies power to the refrigerator, but to other DC com- ponents in the vehicle. Mode Display Area The display area provides a continuous indication of the refrigerator’s operating mode.
  • Page 17 "Off" position. This position shuts off all DC power at the refrigerator’s operating controls allowing the refrigerator doors to be left open for air- ing without chance of battery drain during storage. (See "Information Regarding Battery Drain".)
  • Page 18 Defrosting and Cleaning the Refrigerator Interior Your refrigerator is not frost free and will require pe- riodic defrosting. To defrost, turn the refrigerator off. Empty the freezer and the fresh food compartments. Placing a pan of hot water in the freezer will reduce the defrosting time.
  • Page 19: Refrigerator Removal And Replacement

    Contact your dealer or a Norcold service center for corrective procedures. Refrigerator Storage When the refrigerator will not be in use for an ex- tended (seasonal) period of time, it is recommended that all power to the refrigerator be disconnected. Un- plug the refrigerator’s AC power cord from the wall...
  • Page 20: To Reinstall Refrigerator

    Other factors governing its operation must be checked. If the refrigerator is operating on gas and a loss of cooling is noticed, switch the refrigerator to AC elec- tric operation. (See "Operating Instructions on page 13).
  • Page 21: Replacement Parts

    N° de piéce: 618506. IF SERVICE OR PARTS ARE REQUIRED, CONTACT THE NEAREST NORCOLD SERVICE CENTER. A NORCOLD SERVICE CENTER BOOKLET HAS BEEN INCLUDED WITH THE REFRIGERATOR INFORMATION PACKET. Replacement Parts The following is a list of parts which are owner replaceable and can be obtained through all Norcold service centers.
  • Page 25: Warranty

    B. The following procedure shall be followed by an original consumer-purchaser desiring to obtain perform- ance under the terms of this Limited Warranty. The refrigerator must be brought to any of the Norcold Service Centers and the original consumer-purchaser must present evidence (1) to identify the original consumer-purchaser: and (2) that the item claimed to be defective is still within the warranty coverage.

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