Norcold 2118IM Service Manual

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34 www.norcold.com2118, 2118IM, 2118IMD SeriesRemove / Replace the RefrigeratorThe rear of the refrigerator has sharp cor-ners. To prevent cuts or abrasions whenworking on the refrigerator, be careful andwear cut resistant gloves.Remove the Refrigerator1. Close the valve at the propane gas tanks(s) of the vehicle.To avoid possible propane gas leaks, al-ways use two (2) wrenches to loosen andtighten the propane gas supply lines at therefrigerator’s manual shut off valve.2. Open the lower intake vent and remove the propane gas supplyline from the 3/8 inch male flare fitting of the refrigerator.3. Unplug the AC power cord from the receptacle.4. Remove the DC wiring from the battery or the converter of thevehicle.5. Put a mark on the DC wires so that you can put them back inthe correct location.6. Remove the DC wires from the refrigerator.7. Remove the screws which fasten the refrigerator to the floor.8. Remove the door from the refrigerator.9. Remove the screws which fasten the refrigerator to the wall.Very heavy object. Do not attempt to re-move without help. Unassisted attemptswill likely cause bodily injury, propertydamage, or both.10. Remove the refrigerator from the opening.CAUTION!ATTENTION! WARNINGATTENTION! WARNINGReplace the RefrigeratorVery heavy object. Do not attempt toinstall without help. Unassisted attemptswill likely cause bodily injury, propertydamage, or both.1. Push the refrigerator completely into the enclosure.Make sure the combustion seal is notbroken, is completely around the refrig-erator mounting flanges, and is betweenthe mounting flanges and the wall of theenclosure. If the combustion seal is notcomplete, exhaust fumes can be pres-ent in the living area of the vehicle. Thebreathing of exhaust fumes can causedizziness, nausea, and in extreme cases,death.2. Remove the door from the refrigerator.3. Put the screws through the mounting flange and into the wall.4. Attach the door to the refrigerator.5. Open the lower intake vent and put the screws through therefrigerator into the floor.To avoid possible propane gas leaks, al-ways use two (2) wrenches to loosen andtighten the propane gas supply lines at therefrigerator’s manual shut off valve.6. Attach the propane gas supply line to the 3/8 inch male flarefitting of the refrigerator.7. Open the valve of the propane gas tank(s) of the vehicle.Do not allow the leak checking solution totouch the electrical components. Manyliquids are electrically conductive and cancause a shock hazard, electrical shorts,and in some cases, fire.8. Using a leak checking solution, examine the gas supply lineconnections for leaks. No leaks are allowed.9. Connect the DC wires from the refrigerator.10. Connect the DC wiring to the battery or the converter.11. Push the AC power cord into the receptacle.ATTENTION! WARNINGATTENTION! WARNINGATTENTION! WARNINGATTENTION! WARNING