Norcold 1200 Installation Manual

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Installation Manual 7You can change enclosures that were made for Norcold modelN8XX refrigerators so that you can put Norcold model 120Xrefrigerators into them.To change the Norcold model N8XX refrigerator enclosure [130]into the Norcold model 120X refrigerator enclosure [131] (SeeArt01597):- Increase the height of the enclosure by 3 3/8 inches [132].- Increase the width of the enclosure by 8 13/16 inches [133].- Make sure to add the additional width to the left side of theenclosure (as looking at the rear of the refrigerator).Install the necessary baffles only as written in the “Install theUpper and Lower Vents” section of this manual.The locations of the 12 VDC supply, the 120 VAC supply, and thepropane gas supply line do not change.Optional InstallationConnect the Ice Maker (optional)The ice maker is assembled to the refrigerators at the factory asoptional equipment. If the refrigerator does not have a factoryinstalled ice maker, one can not be added to the refrigerator at alater time.The refrigerator installer must connect a cold water supply lineto the solenoid valve at the rear of the refrigerator. The followingare necessary to connect the icemaker:Connect the Electrical ComponentsAC Operation 120 volts AC voltage(132 volts max. - 108 volts min.)12 volts DC control voltage(15.4 volts max. - 10.5 volts min.)This refrigerator operates on these electrical sources. Opera-tion out of these limits may damage the refrigerator’s electricalcircuit parts and will void the warranty.Push the lower trim piece [128] onto the front of the refrigera-tor (See Art01650).- Put the four screws [41] through the mounting flange on thefront of the refrigerator and into the enclosure wall.- Put a cap plug [129] on each of the screw holes in the lowertrim piece on the front of the refrigerator.- Put two or more screws through the mounting flange on therear of the refrigerator and into the floor.4. On metal door models only, you may wish to remove theprotective packaging from the doors.NOTE: Be careful to not scratch or dent the metal doors. Donot use any abrasive cleaners, chemicals, or scouringpads because they can damage the fininish of thedoors.- 1/4 in. OD copper tubing for the water supply line.OR- 1/4 in. OD plastic tubing for the water supply line.- 1/4 in. shut off valve in the water supply line. This should beeasily accessible through the lower intake vent.Connect the water supply line:Install a 1/4 in. OD water supply line [43] from the water shut offvalve of the vehicle to the solenoid water valve [44] at the rear ofthe refrigerator (See Art01014):NOTE: A brass compression nut [45], a brass sleeve, a plasticsleeve [46] , and a brass insert [47] are supplied andattached to the rear of the refrigerator (See Art01604).- Put the compression nut and then the sleeve onto the watersupply line [43].- For copper tubing, use the brass sleeve.- For plastic tubing, use the plastic sleeve [46].- For plastic tubing with .040 in. wall thickness, also usethe brass insert [47].- Flush the water supply line until the water is clear.- Put the tubing into the adapter [48] until it is against the stopof the adapter.- Tighten the compression nut by hand (hard finger tight).- Using two wrenches, tighten the compression nut 1 ½ to 2turns.- Open the water shut off valve of the vehicle.- Examine the connections for leaks.