Norcold 1200 Installation Manual

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Installation Manual 8Connect the Propane Gas ComponentsPropane Gas OperationPropane gas(11 inches water column pressure)12 volts DC control voltage(10.5 volts min. - 15.4 volts max.).This refrigerator operates on these energy sources. Operationout of these limits can damage the refrigerator electrical circuitparts and will void the warrantyConnect the propane gas supply system:WARNING: Be very careful when working on or nearthe propane gas system.- Do not smoke, or use an open flame near the propanegas system.- Do not use an open flame to examine for leaks.- Do not connect the refrigerator to the propane gas tankwithout a pressure regulator between them.- To avoid a propane gas leak, always use twowrenches to tighten or loosen the propane gas supplyline connections.- Leaking propane gas can ignite or explode and resultin dangerous personal injury or death.Connect the gas supply line to the refrigerator:- Make sure that all tubing and fittings obey all local, state,and national codes about size and type.- Make sure that all flexible metal connectors obey the currentCAN1-6.10 Standard.- Make sure that the materials used for the gas supply lineobey both the current ANSI A 119.2 (NFPA 1192) and CSAZ240 Standards on Recreational Vehicles. Norcoldrecommends the use of 3/8 inch copper tubing as the gassupply line and requires a 3/8 inch SAE (UNF 5/8-18) maleflare fitting as the connection to the refrigerator.- Put the propane gas supply line up through the floor of theenclosure.WARNING: The rear of the refrigerator cooling systemhas hot surfaces and sharp surfaces that can damageelectrical wiring. Make sure that there is a good clear-ance between all electrical wiring and the cooling systemof the refrigerator. Position any electrical wiring within therefrigerator enclosure opposite the burner side of therefrigerator. Do not put any electrical wiring through theroof exhaust vent. Failure to correctly position electricalwiring can result in electrical shock or fire.Connect the 120 volts AC supply:WARNING: Connect the AC power cord(s) only to agrounded three-prong receptacle. Do not remove theround ground prong from the AC power cord of therefrigerator or the ice maker (optional). Do not use a twoprong adapter or an extension cord with either AC powercord. Operation of the refrigerator without correct groundcan cause dangerous electrical shock or death if you aretouching the metal parts of the refrigerator.Put the AC power cord(s) into a grounded three-prong recep-tacle:- Make sure the receptacle is positioned within easy reach ofthe lower intake vent.- Make sure the power cord(s) does not touch the burnercover, the flue pipe, or any hot component that coulddamage the insulation of the power cord.Connect the 12 volts DC supply:The refrigerator controls operate on 12 VDC power. As thedistance from the vehicle battery to the refrigerator increases,the correct AWG wire size and fuse size also increases. If thewire size is too small for the distance, a voltage drop occurs.Use a minimum of 18 AWG wire and a maximum 6 Amp fuse. Ifthe wire size is larger than the min. size, use the correct fuseper RVIA A119.2 standard or local codes.1. Install a fuse in DC power supply wires between the batteryand the refrigerator:- Put fuse as close to the battery as possible.2. Connect the DC power supply wires (See Art01748):- Attach a 1/4 inch Quick Connect terminal to each DC powersupply wire.NOTE: Do not use the chassis of the refrigerator or thevehicle frame as one of the conductors.- Connect the positive DC power wire [50] to the teminal onthe power board [49] that is marked 12VDC.- Push the DC ground wire [51] onto the terminal of the powerboard [49] that is marked GND.- Make sure each DC power supply wire is on the correctpolarity terminal.