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Installation and Owner's Manual
N604.3 (181 liter 3-way operation with propane gas, 240 volts AC, or 12 volts DC )
WARNING:
maintenance can cause personal injury or property damage. Refer to
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this manual. For assistance or additional information, contact a qualified
installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquid in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
WARNING:
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indoor cabin or other dwelling applications. This refrigerator must use only Thetford designed and approved outside
air intake and exhaust ventilation for correct and safe operation. Any other ventilation could cause lethal combustion
exhaust fumes and/or explosive propane gas fumes to be in the living area and/or to be below deck.
Thetford Australia
41 Lara Way
Campbellfield, VIC 3061
For Australian refrigerator model:
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
1. Open windows.
2. Don't touch electrical switches.
3. Extinguish any open flame.
4. Immediately call your gas supplier.
DO NOT install this refrigerator in below deck marine applications. Do not install this refrigerator in fixed
Thetford Customer Support
Telephone: (61) 03-9358-0700
Fax: (61) 03-9357-7060
Web Site: www.thetford.com.au
Part No. 634757D (1/24/2011)
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- Page 1 Installation and Owner’s Manual For Australian refrigerator model: N604.3 (181 liter 3-way operation with propane gas, 240 volts AC, or 12 volts DC ) WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause personal injury or property damage. Refer to this manual.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents For defined warranty terms, please see the one page warranty statement included in the product information packet. Owners manual Safety Awareness ....................................3 Safety Instructions ....................................3 About Your Refrigerator ..................................4 Storage volume .....................................4 Leveling ......................................4 Operation during travel ..................................4 Food compartment ..................................4 Crispers ......................................4 Door bins .......................................4... -
Page 3: Safety Awareness
- Incorrect installation, adjustment, change to, or maintenance of this refrigerator can cause personal injury, property damage, or both. Have service and maintenance work done by your dealer or by a Thetford authorized Service Center. - Disconnect both the AC and DC power sources before doing any maintenance work on the refrigerator. All service work on this refrigerator must be done by a qualified service technician. -
Page 4: About Your Refrigerator
Ignite or start up the refrigerator and let it cool for eight hours before loading with food. If the refrigerator does not start to cool down after about two hours, contact your dealer or an authorized Thetford Service Center. For the best cooling performance: - Let air move freely inside the entire food compartment. -
Page 5: Adjustable Shelves
Temperature switch monitor: Art00991 The refrigerator is equipped with a temperature switch [142] for overheating protection (See Art01869). A Thetford authorized service technician can determine if this switch has been triggered. Operating the Refrigerator Controls Control panel (See Art02257): The thermostat [96] is the temperature control of the refrigerator. -
Page 6: Ignition - Propane Gas Operation
The selector switch [207] changes the energy source of the refrigerator between propane gas ( ), AC electric ), DC electric ( ), and OFF ( The gas safety valve [91] is built into the control panel. As long as a flame is present, the valve is open and allows propane gas to flow into the burner. -
Page 7: Start Up - Ac Operation
- You may experience reduced cooling performance of the refrigerator. - You may experience burner outages. To avoid these possible problems, Thetford recommends that you operate the refrigerator on AC when at altitudes higher than 1.7km above sea level. Installation /Owner’s Manual 7... -
Page 8: Refrigerator Care Checklist
- Be aware of any cooling changes that are not because of weather, loading, or gas control changes. If changes occur, contact your dealer or an authorized Thetford Service Center. - Make sure the gas supply is propane gas only and not butane or a butane mixture. -
Page 9: Cleaning
- Do this on all four sides of the door. - If you do not feel a slight drag on the paper, the door does not seal correctly. - Have your dealer or an authorized Thetford Service Center correct the seal of the Art00980 door. -
Page 10: Refrigerator Maintenance Checklist
NOTE: Thetford is not responsible for installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance performed by anyone other than a qualified RV dealer or an authorized Thetford Service Center. Have a qualified RV dealer or an authorized Thetford Service Center do these annual safety and maintenance checks: - Examine the gas supply lines for leaks. -
Page 11: Refrigerator Maintenance
- a darker blue color on the inside of the flame and a lighter blue color on the outside of the flame. - a constant shape without flickering. - Contact your dealer or Thetford authorized service center if the flame is: - yellow - flickering or changing shape. -
Page 12: Remove The Refrigerator
- Assemble the drip cup. Remove the Refrigerator NOTE: Your dealer or an authorized Thetford Service Center must do this procedure. CAUTION: The rear of the refrigerator has sharp edges and corners. To prevent cuts or abrasions when working on the refrigerator, be careful and wear cut resistant gloves. -
Page 13: Reinstall The Refrigerator
- Install the DC fuse or connect the DC wiring to the battery or the converter. - Connect the DC wires from the refrigerator. 9. Connect the AC power cord to the receptacle. Replacement Parts You may purchase replacement parts through your local RV dealer or an authorized Thetford Service Center. Installation /Owner’s Manual 13... -
Page 14: Wiring Pictorial
Wiring Pictorial FLAME Fan Switch METER Orange Green Divider Heater Switch Green Yellow/Green White/Violet Blue Orange Orange Green Green Red/White Black White/Red Brown Blue White Yellow/Green White/Red White/Black Brown Blue White White/Black Black Black Black White/Violet White/Violet Black Top of Refrigerator Red/White Fan T-Stat Black... -
Page 15: Wiring Diagram
Wiring Diagram High Temp Limit Switch T-Stat 3-Amp 240VAC_Neutral 240VAC Line AC Heater t° t° +12Vdc_In 3-Amp Lighted Splice 2 Lighted Divider Heater Switch Switch Splice 1 Divider Heater T-Stat t° 30-Amp DC Heater 12Vdc_Gnd Meter Safety Valve Dashed Line = Foamed In Thermocouple Interrupter 634257 Rev B (10-25-2010) -
Page 16: Installation Manual
Installation Manual Safety Awareness Read this manual carefully and understand the contents before you install the refrigerator. Be aware of possible safety hazards when you see the safety alert symbol on the refrigerator and in this manual. A signal word follows the safety alert symbol and identifies the danger of the hazard. -
Page 17: Certification And Code Requirements
The refrigerator is made for installation in a caravan or a recreational vehicle. The installation must obey the requirements of this “installation Manual” for the THETFORD limited warranty to be in effect. The installation must agree with local codes. In the absence of local codes, the installation must obey these standards: - Gas Installations AS5601. -
Page 18: Key Refrigerator Dimensions
Key Refrigerator Dimensions These key refrigerator dimensions are for your reference as necessary (See Art02270). Refrigerator cabinet width w/o trim - 596.2mm max.......................... 1 Refrigerator width overall w/ trim - 624.8mm............................. 2 Refrigerator cabinet to side trim - 20.3mm ............................3 Refrigerator cabinet height w/o trim - 1407mm max. -
Page 19: Install The Lower And Upper Vents
Install the Lower and Upper Vents 1. Using the following chart, decide which vents and rough opening (RO) sizes to use: Certified Vent RO Height RO Width Upper Roof Exhaust Cap 622293 Upper Roof Exhaust Vent 616319 610mm 133mm Upper Exhaust and 631140 249mm 490mm... - Page 20 - Align the right edge of the lower intake vent with the right edge of the refrigerator cabinet as viewed from the rear. 3. Install the upper exhaust vent: CAUTION: Make sure that no sawdust, insulation, or other construction debris is on the refrigerator or in the enclosure. Debris can cause a combustion hazard and prevent the refrigerator from operating correctly.
- Page 21 - If the depth of the enclosure is more than 660mm, install a wood or an aluminum or galvanized sheet solid box baffle [21] in the rear of the enclosure (See Art02267 and Art02268). - Make sure that the bottom of the solid box baffle is 455mm to 470mm above the bottom of the enclosure [17] (205mm to 220mm above the top of the lower intake vent opening REF) [18] .
- Page 22 - Install the upper side-wall exhaust vent [24] (See Art02262 and Art02263). - Make sure the distance [25] from the bottom of the enclosure to the top of the rough opening for the upper exhaust vent is at least 1400mm. - Align the upper exhaust vent [24] horizontally above the lower intake vent [9] of the refrigerator.
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Page 23: Install Decorative Door Panels
- If the depth of the enclosure is more than 660mm [27], install a wood or an aluminum or galvanized steel sheet solid box baffle [21] between the lower intake vent and the upper exhaust vent (See Art02263). - Make sure that the solid box baffle is the full width of the inside of the enclosure. - Make sure that the bottom of the solid box baffle is 455mm to 470mm above the bottom of the enclosure [17] (205mm to 220mm above the top of the lower intake vent opening REF) [18] . -
Page 24: Reverse The Door Swing
WARNING: Do not omit the bottom trim piece. This piece is part of the combustion seal. - Push the bottom trim piece [28] onto the front of the refrigerator. - Put two screws [41] through the trim piece, the mounting flange, and into the floor. - Put screws through mounting flange on the rear of the refrigerator and into the floor. - Page 25 - Remove the two plastic hole caps that are near the strike plate. - Remove the L-shaped plastic covers that are opposite the hinges. - Remove and save the screws from the upper cabinet hinge [66a] of each door. - Put each of these hinges on the other side of the refrigerator as the lower hinge [66b]. - Attach each of these hinges with screws.
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Page 26: Connect The Electrical Components
Connect the Electrical Components The current draws are nominal values. AC Operation 240VAC (216VAC min. - 264VAC max.) Current Draw: AC heater 1.25A at 240VAC DC Operation 12VDC (11.5VDCmin. - 15.4VDC max.) Current Draw: DC Heater 17.14A at 12VDC DC Heater Relay 0.150A at 12VDC Moisture Reduction heater 0.258A at 12VDC... -
Page 27: Connect The Propane Gas Components
The terminals for connecting the DC power supply are marked positive (+) and negative (-). Make sure that: - Each DC power supply wire is attached to the correct polarity terminal. - The chassis or the vehicle frame is not used as one of the conductors. - The DC power supply wires including the fuses are routed directly from the battery to the refrigerator. -
Page 28: Troubleshooting Refrigerator Problems
- That the door gasket seals correctly. - That the refrigerator and freezer are defrosted. If you unable to correct your refrigerator problem after using this guide, see your dealer or an authorized Thetford Service Center. Installation / Owner’s Manual 28...
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Running the fridge on gas why would the freezer get cold but not the fridge part all works ok on AC Thanks Rod Model N604M.3
When running the Thetford N604.3 on gas, if the freezer gets cold but the fridge does not, it may be due to improper airflow or cooling circulation inside the refrigerator. The cooling system works by gravity and convection, and if airflow is blocked or uneven, the freezer may cool while the fridge stays warm. Additionally, incorrect temperature settings, low propane pressure, or partial blockage in the cooling unit could also cause this issue.
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Hi, could you give me instructions to remove and replace push button igniter for gas on control panel as it doesn't feel right and isn't lighting gas, but gas can be be manually lit no worries. It is a N604.3F ser no 15855666 Thanks Dave