Norcold N400 Installation Manual

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Installation Manual 4- For N500 and N510 models, make sure the distance[4] from the floor level to the top of the rough openingfor the upper exhaust vent is at least 47 3/4 inches orpoor cooling performance can occur.- Align the upper exhaust vent [5] vertically above thecoils [2] and the condenser [3] of the refrigerator.- Install a baffle [6] to prevent stagnant hot air in the area[7] above the refrigerator (see Art 01284).- Make sure there is less than 1/4 inch clear-ance [8] between the baffle and the top of therefrigerator.- Make sure the baffle is the full width of theinside of the enclosure.- If you install the roof exhaust vent (see Art 01285):CAUTION: Make sure that no sawdust, insulation, orother construction debris is on the refrigerator or in theenclosure. Debris can cause a combustion hazardand prevent the refrigerator from operating correctly.NOTE: Tighten the screws of the roof cap to 10 inch-poundsmax.- If the design of the vehicle allows, install the roofexhaust vent [9] directly above the condenser [3] of therefrigerator.- Install a baffle [10] to prevent stagnant hot air in thearea [7] above the refrigerator.- Make sure there is less than 1/4 inch clear-ance [11] between the baffle and the top of therefrigerator.- Make sure the baffle is the full width of theinside of the enclosure.- If the design of the vehicle does not allow you to installthe roof exhaust vent directly above the condenser ofthe refrigerator:- Center the roof exhaust vent [9] above the con-denser [3] of the refrigerator, but move it inboardas necessary (See Art01286 and Art01287):- Install two baffles [12] and [13] to prevent stagnanthot air in the area [7] above the refrigerator.- Make sure both baffles are the full width of theinside of the enclosure.- Make sure that both baffles are no more than45° from vertical.- Put one baffle between the top rear edge of therefrigerator and the inside edge of the upperexhaust vent opening.- Put the other baffle between the outside edgeof the upper exhaust vent opening and theside wall of the vehicle.Assemble the Enclosure- Make sure the enclosure is:- 36 9/16 inches high x 23 11/16 inches wide x 24 inchesdeep for N400 models.- 42 5/8 inches high x 23 11/16 inches wide x 24 inches deepfor N500 and N510 models.- Make sure the floor is solid and level.- The floor must be metal or a wood panel and extend the fullwidth and depth of the enclosure.- The floor must be able to support the weight of the refrigera-tor and its contents.- Make sure there are no adjacent heat sources such as afurnace vent, etc.Install the Lower and Upper Vents1. Using the following chart, decide which vents and roughopening (RO) sizes to use.Certified Vent P/N RO Height RO Width RadiusUpper Roof 622293 24 in. 5 1/4 in. noneExhaust VentUpper Side 617485 7 1/4 in. 18 in. noneExhaust VentLower Side 617484 9 3/4 in. 19 3/8 in. noneIntake VentUniversal Upper 620505 6 3/16 in. 17 13/16 in. none& Lower Vent2. Install the lower intake vent (See Art 01282):WARNING: Make sure the bottom of the opening of thelower intake vent is even with or immediately below thefloor level. This allows any leaking propane gas toescape to the outside and not to collect at floor level.- Make sure the bottom of the opening of lower intake vent iseven with or immediately below the floor level.- Align the lower intake vent [1] vertically below the coils [2]and the condenser [3] of the refrigerator.3. Install the upper exhaust vent (see Art01283):- If you install the upper side exhaust vent:- For N400 models, make sure the distance [4] from thefloor level to the top of the rough opening for the upperexhaust vent is at least 41 3/4 inches or poor coolingperformance can occur.