Page 1: Table Of Contents
Service Manual Model 3163 Contents Important Safet y Information ..1 No Spark at Burner ... . 12-13 Specifications ....2 Burner I g nites But Flame Will Not Hold .
Page 2: Important Safety Information
In the event of a circuit overload, replace blown fuses with a fuse specified b y Norcold. Fuse specifications are found in the Read this information before attemptin g to perform "Specifications" section on pa g e 2 of this man- service on this refri g erator.
Page 3: Specifications
. The vent-air intake/exhaust assembl y used for this installation has been certified for this The model 3163 is desi g ned for built-in installation and refri g erator and must not be modified. operates on propane g as, 120 volts AC, or 12 volts DC.
Page 4 Norcold warranty. Refer to this manual for proper in- structions. Install the refrigerator and vents as directed by Norcold without modification. Intake Pipe The clearance from the refri g erator’s left side ( facin g max.
Page 5: Propane System
Insulating the Flexible Exhaust Piping power cord to the receptacle. Place the "O" rin g s onto the ends of both flexible pipes. Bend the flexible pipes The flexible exhaust pipe must be insulated prior to so the y clear the top of the enclosure. Connect the installation into the vent terminal housin g .
Page 6: Description Of Controls
(B) Thermostat i g nition is ener g ized and sparkin g is g enerated at the The thermostat on the Norcold refri g erator controls burner ( Note: Push safet y valve button in and hold both the g as and AC electric operations, thereby elimi- until flame is present at burner ) .
Page 7: Lighting And Start-Up Instructions
Lighting and Start-Up Instructions Fi g ure 8 The Li g htin g and Start-Up Instructions are located on 3. Push and hold the safet y valve button ( A ) until the top portion of the interior door liner. the indicator lamp ( G ) g lows stead y .
Page 8: Limited Warrant Y Time Allowance Chart
Interrupter Time Allowance Mode Selector Switch Norcold will pa y the time allowance multiplied b y the Orifice service facilit y prevailin g shop labor rate. Reli g hter Note: The time allowances which follow include...
Page 9 Wiring Pictorial & Diagram...
Page 10 Do not remove or cut the round g roundin g pron g from the refri g erator’s AC power cord. Do not use a two-pron g adapter. • Replace blown fuses with a fuse specified b y Norcold. Refer to "Specifications" section of this manual, or the fuse size printed ad j acent to the fuse on the refri g erator.
Page 11: Refrigerator Will Not Operate On Ac
Refrigerator Will Not Operate on AC Is circuit breaker Is refrigerator’s Is selector Is thermostat Are there or fuse blown? AC cord switch in the set at mid-range loose wire (AC source to connected to AC position? or higher? connections? refrigerator) receptacle? Set selector...
Page 12 DC electrical component. • Replace blown fuses with a fuse specified b y Norcold. Refer to "Specifications" section of this manual, or the fuse size printed ad j acent to the fuse on the refri g erator.
Page 13: Refri G Erator Will Not Operate On Dc
Refrigerator Will Not Operate on DC Electric Is circuit breaker Is selector Are there Is 12 VDC to Is 12 VDC at tripped or fuse switch set loose wire input of 20 terminal block? blown? (DC to DC? connections? amp fuse? to refrigerator) Set selector Reset circuit...
Page 14 Connect the positive batter y lead to the refri g erator first to prevent short circuits. • Replace blown fuses with a fuse specified b y Norcold. Refer to "Specifications" section of this manual, or the fuse size printed ad j acent to fuse on the refri g erator.
Page 15: No Spark At Burner
No Spark at Burner Is circuit breaker Is selector Is 12 VDC Is 12 VDC at Is 12 VDC at Is thermostat tripped or fuse switch set present at input of 20 input of 1 set to start? blown? (DC to Gas? terminal block? AMP fuse?
Page 16 Note: If flame is burning but the flame indicator lamp is not illumi- nated, check for 2 Volts DC from the re- lighter to the lamp. If 2 Volts DC is present, replace flame indica- tor lamp. If 2 Volts DC is not present, replace the relighter.
Page 17: Burner Ignites But Flame Will Not Hold
Burner Ignites But Flame Will Not Hold Is the DC volt- Is vent terminal Is refrigerator’s Is gas supply Set thermostat Is the main age at terminal housing free manual shut-off pressure at to maximum gas supply on? block between from valve on? 10.5"...
Page 18 Connect the positive batter y lead to the refri g erator first to prevent short circuits. • Replace blown fuses with a fuse specified b y Norcold. Refer to "Specifications" section of this manual, or the fuse size printed ad j acent to fuse on the refri g erator.
Page 19: Trouble Shooting - Ventilation Fan
Trouble Shooting - Ventilation Fan Is 12 VDC Is 12 VDC Is 12 VDC Is the mode present at present at present at selection in the input of 1 output of 1 input of mode Gas position? amp fuse? amp fuse? selection switch? Set mode Correct 12 VDC...
Page 20: Diagnosing Cooling Problems
Diagnosing Cooling Problems Read this information before attemptin g to perform See pictorial and trouble shootin g g uide on service on this refri g erator. Understand the service pa g es 17 & 18. procedures before performin g the service. 4.
Page 21: Procedure ( Eurovan Camper )
Refrigerator Removal Procedures WARNING Valve Shown in U-Tube to Off Position Thermostat Improper removal and installation of the refrigerator can cause injury or property damage. Before attempt- ing the procedures below, review the "Important Safety Information" on page 1 and the procedures below. EuroVan Camper 1.
Page 22 Rialta 11. Remove the phillips head screw and retainin g washer which secure the vent-air exhaust and 1. Turn off the g as suppl y at the main tank. intake flexible vent pipin g to the vent terminal 2. Turn the refri g erator’s mode selector to "OFF". housin g .
Page 23 Vent Kit Assembly - 3163 Part No. Description 617980 O-Rin g 617773 Washer 61761122 Screw #8 - 15 x 1/2" S.S. 61633330 Screw #8 - 32 x 5/16" 617923 Vent Terminal Housin g 617924 Vent Terminal Gasket 617922 Back Plate...
Page 24 Final Assembly - 3163...
Page 25 Final Assembly - 3163 Part No. Description 617916 Information Packet 618014 Wire Conduit 618013 Wire Conduit 617989 Burner Tube 618073 DC Fan 618403 Fan Support 618404 Fan Support Bracket 618093 Thermostat ( Fan ) 618021 Control Cover Assembl y 617961...
Page 26 Control Cover Assembly - 3163 Part No. Description 617913 Control Cover 617945 Mode Selection Switch 618040 Terminal Connector 61609022 Indicator Lamp 617981 Hole Plu g...
Page 27 Control Assembly - 3163 Part No. Description 61445322 Plu g 61594422 Fittin g 617965 Safet y Valve 61750522 Interrupter 617976 Manual Shut-Off Valve 61749822 Gas Valve Mountin g Bracket 617952 Thermostat Control Mountin g Bracket 61694622 U-Tube 61546822 Fittin g...
Page 28 Burner Box Assembly - 3163 Part No. Description 617995 Si g ht Glass 617933 Si g ht Glass Grommet 617927 Burner Support Bracket 617936 Burner Assembl y 61753137 Orifice Adapter Assembl y 617983 Thermocouple 617997 Thermocouple Grommet 617966 Spark Electrode...
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