Norcold DE-540 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL
DE-540
Contents
Extended Service Protection Plan ......................................................................................................................... 2
Installation Instructions ........................................................................................................................................... 3
Unit Location ........................................................................................................................................................... 3
Ventilation ................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Operation And User Instruction ............................................................................................................................. 6
Refrigeration Maintenance...................................................................................................................................... 6
Information On Battery Power................................................................................................................................ 7
Wiring Diagrams..................................................................................................................................................8, 9
Part No.: 616933B (92-01)

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL DE-540 Contents Extended Service Protection Plan ... 2 Installation Instructions ... 3 Unit Location ... 3 Ventilation ... 3 Operation And User Instruction ... 6 Refrigeration Maintenance... 6 Information On Battery Power... 7 Wiring Diagrams...8, 9 Warranty... 12...
  • Page 2: Extended Service Protection Plan

    When operating on 12 volts DC, a battery source must be used. Operating the refrigerator on a converter or battery charger alone (without a battery in the circuit) is not recommended since these devices do not normally supply a filtered DC source. Unsatisfac- tory operation will result.
  • Page 3: Installation Instructions

    In preparing the DE-540 for installation, the following areas should be considered: 1. Adequate ventilation. 2. Sizing of supply wire and fuse protection. 3. Direct wiring from battery to avoid electrical interference with other equipment. 4. Provisions to prevent battery run-down.
  • Page 4 Special Requirements For Marine Installations: The DE-540 is internally wired so that the AC and DC cir- cuits are isolated from each other. If the positive (+ 12 volts) DC input is grounded in any way (cuts in the wire insulation, improperly insulated connections, etc.), a voltage potential...
  • Page 5 Lower Flange Installation The lower flange is shipped as a loose part to prevent damage during shipment. The part is to be attached after the refrigerator is set into the cut-out opening. 1. Install the lower flange by maneuvering it under and behind...
  • Page 6: Operation And User Instruction

    To Turn Off The Refrigerator If you will not be using the refrigerator for a day or two, turn the thermostat knob to "1". For a longer period, set the On-Off switch to "OFF" and disconnect power by removing the AC plug from it’s socket.
  • Page 7: Information On Battery Power

    12 volt DC at 185 or 205 ampere- hour capacity. The DC supply to the refrigerator is connected to the negative post of one battery and to the positive post of the other battery.
  • Page 8: Wiring Diagrams

    Figure 10...
  • Page 9 Wiring Diagram DE-540 DRAWING NO.: C-16975B...
  • Page 10 Notes...
  • Page 11 Notes...
  • Page 12: Limited Warranty

    Norcold and advice will be promptly given concerning the manner in which warranty service may be obtained. Inability to physically bring the refrigerator to a Norcold Service Center will not void the warranty, but any addi- tional costs thereby incurred are solely for the account of the original consumer-purchaser.

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