Norcold 3163 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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This refrigerator is not intended to be operated as a freestanding unit (i.e. where the products of combustion arenot isolated from the living area) or to be installed insuch a way as to conflict with these installation instruc-tions. Unapproved installations can result in personalinjury or property damage.General InformationThe model 3163 is designed for built-in installation andoperates on propane gas, 110 volts AC or 12 volts DC.The propane gas mode of operation is that of a sealedcombustion unit. A sealed combustion installation util-izes a single vent-air intake/exhaust assembly to sup-ply fresh air to the burner and to remove the productsof combustion. This insures the products of combustionare isolated from the living area of the vehicle. Thevent-air intake/exhaust assembly is routed through thevehicle’s outside wall and is connected to the refrigera-tor’s burner assembly by flexible piping.The vent-air intake/exhaust assembly used for thisinstallation has been certified for this refrigerator andmust not be modified.Safety Precautions - continuedElectrical Circuits - AC and DC• The 120 volt AC circuit must be properly grounded. Never cut or remove the roundgrounding prong from the refrigerator’s AC cord. Do not use a two-prong adapter. Donot use an extension cord to connect to the approved AC receptacle.• Protect all wiring from physical damage, vibration, or excessive heat.• Always disconnect both AC and DC sources of power when working on either circuit(This should be done only by a qualified service person).• Insure all terminating connections are clean and tight to prevent arcing or overheating.• Never allow Leak Detecting fluids or any other liquids to spill on electrical connections.Many liquids are electrically conductive and could cause serious arcing damage and, insome cases, fires.Refrigerant System (Cooling Unit)• Never physically bend, drop, drill, weld, or hammer the cooling unit. Doing so couldcause the cooling unit to rupture and release dangerous chemicals which can causesevere burns to the eyes or skin. If ignited, these chemicals will burn with intense flame.A leaking cooling unit can release certain chromium compounds which, if inhaled, maycause cancer.• Never apply direct heat in excess of 240° F to the cooling unit. Because the refrigerantis hermetically sealed under pressure, a temperature sensitive safety device opens toprotect the cooling unit from erupting under excessive pressure. However, the expelledrefrigerant could ignite and burn if an ignition source were near.• Never attempt to repair or recharge the cooling unit. If defective, it must be replaced.Child Entrapment• Never install door locks or other restraints which could entrap small children within therefrigerator. The Travel Latch system must not be modified.Handling the Refrigerator• Never lift the refrigerator without assistance. Protect yourself from body strain.• Avoid hot surfaces at the rear of the refrigerator when operating. The absorption typerefrigerator produces several hot areas at the rear of the unit. This is true whether inGAS or ELECTRIC mode.• Take care to avoid brushing against the irregular shapes and sheet metal parts at therear of the refrigerator. Cuts or abrasions could result.WARNING2