Summary of Contents for National Luna Travel Box NL20
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INDEX Specifications Safety Information Serial Number and Specifications Label Introduction Symbols and terms used in the document NL45 & NL60 Travel Box Ventilation clearance User interface Guide to electrical wiring Display and button layout External Features - NL20 Travel Box Powering on the fridge External Features - NL35 Travel Box Adjusting the temperature...
Safety information Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to the appliance or injury to yourself and others. Suitable for camping use. This product is not designed for marine applications. Do not expose the appliance to water, rain, corrosive liquids or strong chemicals. ...
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Safety information - continued When used in a mobile application: Secure the appliance with straps or a mounting fixture designed for this purpose. Ensure cables are not under tension and are protected from areas of movement. Ensure cables are not exposed to sharp edges or risk of crushing. ...
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing a National Luna Travel Box refrigerator. This product is part of a high-efficiency and high-quality Travel Box range, that has a compact design suited to mobile applications or remote installations such as off-road vehicles, caravans and trailers.
Ventilation clearance Slots and openings in the body are provided for ventilation; to ensure reliable operation and to protect against overheating, these openings should never be blocked or covered. A minimum clearance of 60mm is recommended on the back, side and front of the fridge for ventilation. This product should never be placed in a built-in installation with limited airflow unless adequate ventilation is provided.
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External Features - NL20 Travel Box Single Compartment Lid Handle Control Panel Tie-Down Points Exterior Body Moulded Carry Handle Side Cover Ventilation Intake DC Input Ventilation Exhaust External Features - NL35 Travel Box Single Compartment Lid Handle Control Panel Exterior Body Carry Handle Side Cover Ventilation Intake...
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External Features - NL45 & NL60 Travel Box Single and Dual Compartment with Wheels and Extendable Handle Lid Handle Removable Inner Bin Divider Dual Control Panel Extendable Handle Carry Handle (Removable) Exterior Body Side Cover Ventilation Intake Ventilation Exhaust DC Input with 15A Fuse Wheels Reversable lid This product range has a reversable lid feature, which allows the lid to be removed and attached to the...
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Reversable lid - continued The lid configurations for each model can be seen below. Single Compartment: NL20 NL35 Standard Opening Reverse Opening Standard Opening Reverse Opening Dual Compartment: NL45, NL60 Standard Opening Reverse Opening Securing fridge during a mobile application NL20 Travel Box Tie-Down Points Both sides of the fridge feature tie-down slots that can be used with standard 25mm straps.
Mobility features For ease of transport the NL45 and NL60 are fitted with two rear wheels and an extendable handle. Depending on your application, these features can be removed if they are not required. Rear wheels The wheels are located on the compressor side.
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Internal Features - Removable Inner Bin Divider This feature is only applicable to the NL45 and NL60 Dual Control models. With the use of a removable divider, the refrigerator can be changed from a Single Compartment to a Dual Compartment fridge with independent temperature control.
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Connecting Power for 12V / 24Vdc and 240Vac Operation All models can be powered directly from a 12V or 24V battery. Additionally, an external AC power supply is provided with the fridge. Connecting Power - 12V / 24Vdc Operation For battery-powered applications, connect the supplied 1.5mm (16AWG) DC cable (or approved replacement) into the DC input socket and ensure it is properly inserted.
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NL20 Travel Box User Interface - NL20 Travel Box This control panel provides Temperature Display and Battery Protection settings as well as a Voltage indicator. Display and button layout Temperature Setting Display Battery Protection Setting H M L Voltage Display Temperature Setting Buttons Temperature Display Power Button...
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NL20 Travel Box Adjusting battery protection setting Battery protection is used to prevent excessive discharge and potential damage to a source battery. The choice of setting will depend on the specific application. HIGH is recommended when powering the fridge direct from a vehicle main battery. This provides the highest protection level.
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NL20 Travel Box Adjusting battery protection setting continued Once the setting mode is entered, the current battery protection level will be displayed. See page 13 for the battery protection setting guide. Press “ ” to increase the battery protection mode from Low to Medium or High Low battery protection level Medium battery protection level Press “...
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NL20 Travel Box Switching between Celsius ( C) and Fahrenheit ( F) display continued Once the display is powered off, hold “ ” and “ ” down simultaneously for 3 seconds. ℃ H M L Please note: If these buttons are pressed while the unit is powered on, F1, F2 or F3 will be displayed.
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NL20 Travel Box Specifications - NL20 Travel Box Fridge: Capacity Weight 10.9Kg Temperature range -20 C to +20 C (-4 F to 68 F) DC power supply: DC supply voltage 12V / 24V Rated power Rated current 5.8A / 2.9A External AC power supply: AC supply voltage 100 - 240V 50/60Hz...
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NL20 Travel Box Serial Number and Specification Label - NL20 Travel Box A unique serial number is located on the bottom panel of the fridge. Take note of this number when contacting technical support or making a warranty claim. Do not remove the serial number sticker. Specification Label Insulation Blowing Gas Serial Number...
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NL35 Travel Box User Interface - NL35 Travel Box This control panel provides Temperature Display and Battery Protection settings as well as a MAX and ECO mode function. Display and button layout MAX / ECO Display Temperature Setting Buttons Power Button Temperature Display Set Button Powering on the fridge...
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NL35 Travel Box Adjusting the temperature continued Note: To fast scroll through the temperature range, hold down “ ” or “ ” respectively. Switching between MAX and ECO mode The fridge has two cooling modes. Based on your preferred application, the fridge can be set to either of these modes.
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NL35 Travel Box Adjusting battery protection setting continued In order to select one of the Battery Protection levels, the fridge needs to be connected to a power source, but have the display powered off (stand-by mode). Press the “ ” button to power off the fridge’s display. Once the display is powered off, hold “...
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NL35 Travel Box Switching between Celsius ( C) and Fahrenheit ( F) display In order to switch between the temperature display modes, the fridge needs to be connected to a power source, but have the display powered off (stand-by mode). Press the “ ”...
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NL35 Travel Box Specifications - NL35 Travel Box Fridge: Capacity Weight 14.5Kg Temperature range -18 C to +10 C (0 F to 50 F) DC power supply: DC supply voltage 12V / 24V DC input fuse Rated power Rated current 7.0A / 3.5A External AC power supply: AC supply voltage...
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NL35 Travel Box Serial Number and Specification Label - NL35 Travel Box A unique serial number is located on the bottom panel of the fridge. Take note of this number when contacting technical support or making a warranty claim. Do not remove the serial number sticker. Specification Label Insulation Blowing Gas A specification label located on the bottom panel of the fridge, will indicate the fridge’s operating voltages and...
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NL45 & NL60 Travel Box User Interface - NL45 & NL60 Travel Box This control panel provides Temperature Display and Battery Protection settings as well as a MAX and ECO mode function. Display and button layout MAX/ ECO Display Left Compartment Temperature Right Compartment Temperature Power Button Setting Buttons...
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NL45 & NL60 Travel Box Adjusting the temperature While the fridge is powered on, press “ ” to increase and “ ” to decrease the fridge’s temperature. The temperature range that the fridge can be set to, is between -18 C (lowest) and +10 C (highest). Note: The lower the temperature setting, the more power is consumed.
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NL45 & NL60 Travel Box Adjusting battery protection setting Battery protection is used to prevent excessive discharge and potential damage to a source battery. The choice of setting will depend on the specific application. HIGH is recommended when powering the fridge direct from a vehicle main battery. This provides the highest protection level.
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NL45 & NL60 Travel Box Adjusting battery protection setting continued The display will reflect PR (Protection Settings). Press “ ” or “ ” to enter the battery protection setting mode. Once the setting mode is entered, the current battery protection level will be displayed. See page 26 for the battery protection setting guide.
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NL45 & NL60 Travel Box Switching between Celsius ( C) and Fahrenheit ( F) display In order to switch between the temperature display modes, the fridge needs to be connected to a power source, but have the display powered off (stand-by mode). Press the “ ”...
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NL45 & NL60 Travel Box Specifications - NL45 & NL60 Travel Box Fridge: NL45 NL60 Capacity Weight 18.5Kg 20Kg Temperature range -18 C to +10 C (0 F to 50 F) DC power supply: DC supply voltage 12V / 24V DC input fuse Rated power Rated current...
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NL45 & NL60 Travel Box Serial Number and Specification Label - NL45 & NL60 Travel Box A unique serial number is located on the bottom panel of the fridge. Take note of this number when contacting technical support or making a warranty claim. Do not remove the serial number sticker.
Defrosting It is normal for ice to accumulate on the cooling surfaces of a freezer. This will be more significant in humid environments. Increased ice build-up will reduce cooling performance and should be removed periodically. Useful tips: Before defrosting, remove any contents of the fridge or freezer compartments. ...
Recommended temperature settings Fruits, vegetables, dairy products, 3°C to 6°C 37°F to 43°F unfrozen meats. Cold beverages 0°C to 5°C 32°F to 41°F Short-term frozen meats -6°C to -10°C 21°F to 14°F Frozen meats & fish -10°C to -12°C 14°F to 10°F Setting temperatures below the above recommendations will consume more power, resulting in the fridge running continuously at high ambient temperatures.
National Luna reserves the right to change any information contained in this document without prior notice. National Luna will not be held responsible for errors or omissions in this document. At the end of this product’s life, do not dispose with normal household waste. This appliance should be disposed of responsibly by delivering to an appropriate recycling or waste-dispoal facility.
You may be required to pay shipping and handling charges, as well as any tariffs, duties, taxes, or other fees, except where prohibited by applicable local law. National Luna shall not be responsible for any damage or loss that occurs during shipping or via courier to a service centre or repair facility.
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The cost of freight, duties, taxes or other costs are for the customers account. The warranty is valid in the country of purchase - National Luna products that are exported by private individuals shall not carry a warranty in the destination country even if that country has an existing authorised service agent.
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