Contact us Congratulations! You have purchased one of the most effi cient refrigeration products available on the market today. The Unique UGP-290L solar powered DC fridge is designed to provide years of effi cient trouble-free operation. The design is optimized for energy savings with an effi cient DC compressor and thick insulation.
It is not advised to connect an appliance 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 Appliances for assistance.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES continued GENERAL SAFETY • Before cleaning or repositioning the fridge/freezer, always disconnect from the electrical power supply. • Service the fridge/freezer only if you are a trained or authorized refrigeration technician. • This appliance contains refrigerant R290 and a polyester compressor oil in its refrigerant circuit.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES continued DURING USE • This appliance is designed for domestic use only, specifically for the storage of food and drinks. This appliance is not designed for commercial or industrial use. • Do not store any containers with flammable vapors or liquids in or around the appliance, such as organic solvents, spray cans, gas cans, etc.
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 SUFFOCATION!.
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INSTALLATION continued DOOR REMOVAL AND REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: The direction in which your refrigerator doors open (door swing) can be reversed, from left to right or right to left, by moving the door hinges from one side to the other. Reversing the door swing, should be performed, by a qualified person.
DC POWER CONNECTION continued 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. 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.
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DC POWER CONNECTION continued 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 BATTERY SYSTEM OR CHARGE CONTROLLER. THE FRIDGE WILL AUTOMATICALLY OPERATE ON EITHER 12V OR 24V DC.
OPERATION Your Unique fridge, like any battery-powered refrigerating appliance, requires different care than appliances plugged into an electric utility. Prudent operation is the key to extended service. STARTING THE FRIDGE After the fridge has been properly connected to the 12 or 24VDC power source, the compressor will automatically turn on and the cabinet will begin cooling.
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OPERATION continued OPENING AND CLOSING THE LID The doors are fitted with uniform sealing strips to prevent warm air and moisture from entering the fridge and freezer compartments. Be sure that the doors and door seals are free from obstructions and form a complete seal around the rim of the fridge/freezer cabinets.
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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 progressively 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.
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OPERATION continued OPERATIONAL ERRORS Error type. Error code/ LED flashes Can be read out in the TOOL4COOL® software. Thermostat failure If the NTC thermistor is short-circuit or has no connection. Thermal cut-out of electronic unit If the refrigeration system has been too heavily loaded, or if the ambient temperature is high, the electronic unit will run too hot.
OPERATION continued 15A Fuse WATER CATCH BASIN There is a water catch basin located at the back of the fridge for excess water or as a result of defrosting. The hot condenser coil runs into the water catch basin and evaporates the water slowly: NOTE: Take notice when doing a complete defrost as the water catch basin could overfill with large volumes of water going in the water catch basin all at once.
TROUBLESHOOTING Before contacting a service technician, your local product dealer or Unique 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.
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TROUBLESHOOTING continued The door will • Has the door just been opened? If so, leave the not open appliance closed for a few minutes to allow the air pressure to equalize and try again. Excessive frost • Is the weather hot and humid? If so, this will and ice has increase the rate of frost build-up in the cabinet.
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...
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MODEL UGP-290L TOTAL SIZE 10.2 cu/ft, 290 litres OPERATION 12V/24V DIMENSIONS H 61” x W 23.6” x D 27.5” (unboxed) H 155 cm x W 60 cm x D 70 cm WEIGHT 136.7 lbs./62 kg DC POWER 12V/24V TOTAL WATT HR.
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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 Appliances and by the Seller. Purchaser must retain their receipt as proof of purchase date.
CONTACT US For questions related to the operation, safety or the purchase of your fridge, please contact your dealer for more information. For general information, contact our customer service department: Email info@UniqueAppliances.com Toll-free 1-877-427-2266 or 1-905-827-6154 available during regular business hours, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, EST.
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