PORTABLE FRIDGE*FREEZER
&Owner’s Manual
WARRANTY
EVAKOOL ‘RF & ED’ MODELS
AUSTRALIAN OWNED
AUSTRALIAN MADE
FROM IMPORTED
& LOCAL COMPONENTS
QUALITY & PERFORMANCE - THE LASTING IMPRESSION
Thank you for purchasing an EvaKool fridge freezer.
The unit you have chosen has been proudly designed and manufactured in Australia by Australians combining EvaKool’s legendary insulated fibreglass cabinet with internationally proven compressor technology to produce Australia’s most ingenious, versatile and user friendly 12V/24V fridge freezer combination.
We strongly recommend that you carefully read this manual prior to operating your EvaKool as it contains important information regarding your unit’s operation, maintenance, care and terms of warranty.
This unit is designed to operate from either a 12V or 24V power source or from a 240V mains supply via an EvaKool approved 12v/24v/240v adaptor. It can also be operated in remote areas from solar and generator power sources. Please refer to page 3 for instructions.
All EvaKool products are specifically designed to withstand Australia’s harsh operating conditions and if treated with care will provide you with many years of trouble free service.
CONTENTS
CONTROL PANEL |
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• Operational Settings .............................. |
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• Temperature Settings ............................. |
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• Fault Light............................................... |
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• Power Inlet.............................................. |
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• Circuit Breaker........................................ |
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HELPFUL HINTS ............................................. |
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INSTALLATION................................................ |
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CARE & STORAGE |
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS |
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PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE |
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• 12 Volt Operation |
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FAULT FINDING GUIDE |
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• 240 Volt (Mains) Operation ................... |
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SELECTION OF FRIDGE/FREEZER OPTIONS.... |
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TROUBLE SHOOTING FLOW CHART .......... |
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OPERATION .................................................... |
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WARRANTY STATEMENT.............................. |
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16 Enterprise Street, Caloundra Queensland, Australia 4551
Tel: +61 7 5492 7777 | Fax: +61 7 5492 7733 Email: sales@evakool.com
www.evakool.com
INSTALLATION
Your EvaKool fridge/freezer is designed to operate from either a 12V or 24V DC power source. It can also operate from a 240V (AC) main supply with the use of a 12V/24V adaptor.
When using solar power or power generators ensure that the fridge is connected through a 12V or 24V battery. We recommend the use of anti-surge devices when there is a possibility of ‘spikes’ from the power source.
The recommmended mannner to connect your fridge is illustrated below.
Please note: The fridge is set to cut off immediately when the voltage drops below the sustainable level so as to protect your battery, compressor and internal circuitry. It will start automatically when adequate power is restored.
For maximum efficiency we recommend the fridge is installed on a level surface, although, if necessary it will operate on surfaces up to an angle of 30˚.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT block air flow to your fridge. Ventiliation is very important to ensure efficiency and reliability. Poor ventilation will cause the compressor to overheat and hence reduce its life span and efficiency.
BATTERY
MAINS CONNECTION
SOLAR POWER 
NOTE:
ALSO USE THIS METHOD WHEN CONNECTING FRIDGE TO 240V OUTPUT SOCKET ON GENERATOR
NOTE:
ENSURE SOLAR REGULATOR FITTED TO SOLAR PANELS.
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Operating
INSTRUCTIONS 
12 VOLT OPERATION
•Connect the military plug end of the fridge lead to the fridge,
•Push cigarette lighter plug into 12V or 24V power outlet.
Note: If using a plug other than the cigarette lighter plug, ensure that the polarity is correct ie: positive to positive and negative to negative.
•If required, press 
button on the control panel to turn fridge on. The control panel will light up indicating the previous temperature setting.
•The compressor will start and about 2 seconds later the fan motor will start. The display will be illuminated and the compressor speed indicator light will come on indicating the fridge is running and the evaporator plate inside the fridge will start to cool.
•Set the temperature control to its
desired setting by pressing either |
or |
button on the control panel. |
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•In order to save power, you may turn down the temperature setting or even switch the fridge off when it is not to be opened for lengthy periods, eg, overnight.
24OV - MAINS OPERATION
•The unit can also operate from a 240V mains power source via an EvaKool approved 12V/24V adaptor.
•Connect the military plug end of the adaptor to the fridge and plug the 3 pin plug into the mains.
IMPORTANT NOTES
•DO NOT run your fridge near flames or sources of heat. Preferably keep it in a cool position away from direct sunlight.
•When travelling on rough roads, place about 50mm of high density foam under the fridge and secure the unit using tie-down straps through the handles.
•To assist in preventing the unit from reaching the low voltage threshold and automatically turning itself off the following should be remembered:
•DO NOT leave the fridge running from the car battery (with engine not running) for extended periods.
•Without the engine running all batteries will eventually discharge enough for the unit to switch itself off.
•Take care with vehicles
with older batteries or smaller vehicles with lower rated batteries.
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