Norcold 323, 322 Owner's Manual
Installation and Owner’s Manual
For model 322 - a 1.7 cu. ft., 2-way refrigerator.
For model 323 - a 1.7 cu. ft., 3-way refrigerator.
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or mainte-
nance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual.
For assistance or additional information, contact a qualified inst aller ,
service agency , or the gas supplier.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquid in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1. Open windows
2. Don’t touch electrical switches.
3. Extinguish any open flame.
4. Immediately call your gas supplier.
WARNING: DO NOT install this refrigerator in below deck
marine applications. Do not install this refrigerator in fixed
indoor cabin or other dwelling applications. This refrigerator
must use only NORCOLD designed and approved outside air
intake and exhaust ventilation for correct and safe operation.
Any other ventilation could cause lethal combustion exhaust
fumes and/or propane gas fumes to be present in the living
area and/or below deck.
NORCOLD, Inc.
P .O. Box 4248
Sidney, OH 45365-4248
English
French
Norcold Customer Suport Dept.
Telephone: 800-543-1219
Fax: 937-497-3183
Web Site: www.norcold.com
Part No. 622828A (10-01)
Table of Contents
Owner’s Manual
Owner’s Manual .....................................................................2
Gas Absorption 3 Year Limited Warranty Policy......................2
Gas Absorption Warranty Information .....................................3
Gas Absorption Warranty Questions ....................................... 4
Safety Awareness .................................................................... 4
Safety Instructions ................................................................... 3
About Your Refrigerator ........................................................... 4
Storage volume ................................................................ 4
Leveling ............................................................................ 4
Operation during travel ..................................................... 4
Food compartment ........................................................... 4
Operating the Refrigerator Controls ....................................... 5
Control panel .................................................................... 5
Ignition-propane gas operation ....................................... 5
Do a test the gas safety valve ..........................................5
Start up - AC operation......................................................5
Start up - DC operation (model 323 only) ........................ 5
DC operation precautions ................................................ 5
DC operation guidelines ..................................................6
Shut down ........................................................................6
Refrigerator Care Checklist .................................................... 6
Defrosting and Cleaning ......................................................... 7
Defrosting.........................................................................7
Cleaning...........................................................................7
Door Sealing ........................................................................... 7
Refrigerator Maintenance Checklist ....................................... 7
Refrigerator Maintenance ........................................................ 7
Gas flame appearance .................................................... 7
Remove and clean the burner orifice ..............................8
Remove the Refrigerator ......................................................... 8
Reinstall the Refrigerator ........................................................ 8
Refrigeration Failure ............................................................... 9
Wiring Pictorial ........................................................................ 9
Wiring Diagram ....................................................................... 9
Replacement Parts ................................................................. 9
Installation Manual ............................................................... 10
Safety Awareness ..................................................................10
Safety Instructions ................................................................. 1 0
Certification and Code Requirements .................................. 1 0
Ventilation Requirements ...................................................... 11
Assemble the Enclosure ....................................................... 11
Install the Lower and Upper Vents ........................................ 11
Reverse the Door Swing (optional) ....................................... 1 2
Install the Refrigerator ........................................................... 1 2
Connect the Electrical Components ..................................... 1 2
Connect the 120 volts AC supply ...................................12
Connect the 12 volts DC supply (model 323 only) ........12
Connect the Propane Gas Components .............................. 1 3
Connect the propane gas supply system ...................... 1 3
Examine the propane gas supply system for leaks ......13
NORCOLD - Gas Absorption 3 Year Limited
Warranty Policy
Norcold • P.O. Box 4248 • Sidney, OH • USA • 45365-4248
Provided it is properly installed, properly maintained and
placed under normal service and use, Norcold, Inc. warrants
its refrigeration equipment to be free from defects in material
and workmanship for three years with respect to the
equipment’s component parts, and for two years with respect
to the labor to repair or replace such parts, commencing from
the original date of purchase.
Limitations of warranty
1. This Warranty applies only to Norcold gas absorption
refrigerator operating equipment. This Warranty does not
extend to glassware, electric light bulbs, and replaceable
fuses.
2. This warranty does not apply to parts and assemblies that
have been subjected to misuse, improper installation,
improper or abnormal service, transit damage, recharging
of the cooling system, accident, fire, improper repair,
tampering or abuse.
3. Irrespective of the nature of the warranty protection offered
or claimed, the period of warranty shall in no case extend
beyond three years for component parts and two years for
the labor to repair or replace such parts, commencing from
the original date of purchase of the new equipment.
4. In order to obtain the remedy of repair and replacement,
the refrigerator must be brought to any Norcold Service
Center for warranty service. The end consumer is responsible for all expenses resulting from any remote service call
if the refrigerator cannot be brought into the Norcold service
center.
5. It is the responsibility of the end consumer to have
maintenance performed upon the warranted equipment
one time during the second year or before the beginning of
the third year after original purchase. Such maintenance is
required to maintain this warranty in effect and failure to
perform such maintenance will void the remainder of the
warranty. Required maintenance during the second year or
before the third year after purchase is cleaning and
checking of the following: Burner, Flue, Spiral Baffle, Roof
Cap Screen, and Control Board Sequence.
Limitation of remedy
Installation and Owner’s Guide 2
1. The responsibility of Norcold under this or any warranty is
limited to the repair or replacement (at Norcold’s option) of
the defective part or assembly
2. In no event and under no circumstances shall Norcold be
responsible under this limited warranty for any other charge
whatsoever, including but not limited to charges or claims
for labor, lost business, lost time, lost profits, loss of use,
or any kind of incidental or consequential damages,
however denominated or described. The remedy under
this warranty is limited to replacement or repair.
3. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above
exclusion may not apply to you.
Disclaimer of other warranties
This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties either
expressed or implied. All other warranties, expressed or
implied, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness
for a particular purpose, are hereby disclaimed and excluded.
Legal rights
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
have other legal rights, which vary from state to state.
Gas Absorption Warranty Information
Your refrigerator is made to provide the ultimate in cooling
satisfaction and will serve you reliably in the years to come.
Norcold refrigerators are the only RV refrigerators made in the
United States and offer a standard limited three-year warranty.
Norcold also offers an additional warranty coverage plan
which extends the standard limited three-year warranty. To
activate your three-year limited warranty and to receive an
invitation to participate in the extended warranty plan, complete and mail the warranty registration supplied.
Help us to help you.
Write the model number and serial number below for future
reference. These numbers are on the serial plate in the
refrigerator. The serial plate is located in the fresh food
compartment on the top right hand side. Use these numbers
when receiving service or in any correspondence concerning
your refrigerator.
Model number ___________ Serial number ___________
If a problem occurs with your refrigerator, contact any of the
service centers throughout the United States and Canada. To
find an authorized Norcold Service Center near you, please
telephone the Norcold Customer Support Dept. at 800-5431219 (option-1) or visit our web site at www.norcold.com.
Norcold is committed to providing products that are in
harmony with the environment. Your Norcold refrigerator
meets all environmental safety standards.
Gas Absorption Warranty Questions
This warranty is the only warranty for your Norcold refrigerator.
There are no other express warranties. The only uses for this
product are described in this manual. Part or model specifications are subject to change without notice.
What does this warranty cover?
This warranty covers labor and U.P.S. ground transportation
costs incurred in removing and reinstalling the refrigerator
when necessary to replace a defective part and any parts
replaced under warranty (including cooling units).
What is not covered by this warranty?
- Travel expenses for bringing the refrigerator to an
authorized Norcold Service Center for warranty coverage.
- Additional costs caused by the inability to bring the
refrigerator to an authorized Norcold Service Center.
- Defects which are caused by transit damage, misuse,
neglect, or accident.
- Manufacturing defects found at the time of purchase,
parts replaced under warranty, and associated labor,
which the original consumer-purchaser do not communicate to Norcold within 30 days.
- Labor, performed without need for parts replacements,
which the original consumer-purchaser does not
communicate to Norcold within 30 days.
- Defects in glassware, electric light bulbs, or replacement
fuses.
- Defects caused by improper installation, maintenance, or
adjustment.
- Normal maintenance of this refrigerator as described in
this manual.
- Defects caused by the improper use of parts or parts not
manufactured or supplied by Norcold for repairs or
replacements to the refrigerator.
Norcold will not be liable for any incidental or consequential
loss or damage, due directly or indirectly to the use of this
product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above may not apply to you.
How long does this warranty last?
This warranty is effective for a period of two years from date
of purchase or for a period of three years from date of
puchase if the required maintenance is done.
What will Norcold do?
Norcold will provide free service and replacement of
defective parts, at no charge, at all authorized Norcold
Service Centers. Norcold has the option of replacing the
defective parts or the entire refrigerator. If the refrigerator is
replaced, Norcold is not responsible for replacing dealer
installed options.
How do you get service?
Bring the refrigerator to any authorized Norcold Service
Center and:
- Show proof that the defective item is within warranty
coverage.
- Show proof that required maintenance has been performed if applicable. Required maintenance during the
second year or before the third year after purchase is
cleaning and checking of the Burner, Flue, Spiral Baffle,
Roof Cap Screen, and Control Board Sequence.
If you are unable to bring the refrigerator to an authorized
Norcold Service Center:
- Send a written notice of the defect to Norcold.
- Norcold will promptly advise you how to obtain warranty
service.
What rights do you have?
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.
Installation and Owner’s Guide 3
Safety Awareness
Read this manual carefully and understand the contents
before you use the refrigerator.
Be aware of possible safety hazards when you see the safety
alert symbol on the refrigerator and in this manual. A signal
word follows the safety alert symbol and identifies the danger
of the hazard. Carefully read the descriptions of these signal
words to fully know their meanings. They are for your safety.
WARNING: This signal word identifies a hazard,
which if ignored, can cause dangerous personal injury,
death, or much property damage.
CAUTION: This signal word identifies a hazard, which
if ignored, can cause small personal injury or much
property damage.
Safety Instructions
- The refrigerator cooling system is under pressure.
Do not try to repair or to recharge a defective cooling
system. The cooling system contains sodium
chromate. The breathing of certain chromium
compounds can cause cancer. The cooling system
contents can cause severe skin and eye burns, and
can ignite and burn with an intense flame. Do not
bend, drop, weld, move, drill, puncture, or hit the
cooling system.
CAUTION:
- The rear of the refrigerator has sharp edges and
corners. To prevent cuts or abrasions when working
on the refrigerator, be careful and wear cut resistant
gloves.
- Make sure all fasteners and connections are tight.
About Y our Refrigerator
Storage volume:
WARNING:
- The storage of flammable materials behind or
around the refrigerator creates a fire hazard. Do not
use the area behind the refrigerator to store flammable materials (gasoline, cleaning supplies, etc.)
- Do not remove the round ground prong from the
refrigerator’s AC power cord. Do not use a two prong
adapter or extension cord on the AC power cord.
- A circuit overload can result in an electrical fire if the
wires and/or fuse are not the correct size. Either use
the wire and fuse sizes as written in this manual or
refer to your local codes or the applicable RVIA
Standards for the correct wire and fuse sizes.
- Incorrect installation, adjustment, change to, or
maintenance of this refrigerator can cause personal
injury, property damage, or both. Have service and
maintenance work done by your dealer or by an
Norcold authorized service center.
- Disconnect both the AC and DC power sources
before doing any maintenance work on the refrigerator. All service work on this refrigerator must be done
by a qualified service technician.
- Do not bypass or change the refrigerator’s electrical
components or features.
- When you discard an appliance, remove all doors to
prevent accidental entrapement and suffoction.
- Do not spray liquids near electrical outlets, connections, or the refrigerator components. Many liquids
are electrically conductive and can create a shock
hazard, electrical shorts, and in some cases, fire.
This refrigerator is made to store fresh food and has a
capacity of 1.7 cubic feet
Leveling:
CAUTION:
3° off level side-to-side and 6° off level front-to-back (as
looking at the front of the refrigerator). Operating it at
more than these limits can cause damage to the
cooling system and create a risk of personal injury or
property damage. Make sure the vehicle is level before
you operate the refrigerator.
The refrigerator is made to operate within
Operation during travel:
While the refrigerator should be level when the vehicle is
stopped, performance during travel is not usually effected.
Food compartment:
Let the refrigerator cool for at least eight hours before you fill
with food.
For the best cooling performance:
- Let air move freely inside the entire food compartment.
- Do not cover the shelves with plastic, paper, etc.
To decrease the amount of ice that forms on the cooling fins:
- Cover all liquids and moist foods.
- Let hot foods cool before putting them in the refrigerator.
- Do not open the door any longer than necessary.
Installation and Owner’s Guide 4
Operating the Refrigerator Controls
The piezo lighter [3] makes a spark which ignites the flame at
the burner.
Control panel:
The refrigerator control panel [1] is located on the rear of the
refrigerator (See Art00953 and Art00954). Unlike refrigerators
with electric controls, this refrigerator will operate on one
energy source, independently of the others.
Energy selector ................................................................ 1
Gas control ....................................................................... 2
Piezo lighter ..................................................................... 3
3 Amp fuse ....................................................................... 4
20 Amp fuse ..................................................................... 5
The energy selector [1] changes the energy source of the
refrigerator between propane GAS, AC electric, and DC
electric.
A nonadjustable thermostat controls the AC and DC operation
of the refrigerator. The thermostat has a capillary sensor that
is attached to the cooling fin. The AC or DC electric heater
operates in response to the temperature of the cooling fin to
keep the refrigerator temperature constant.
The gas control [2] changes the amount of propane gas that
goes to the burner. This acts as the temperature control of
the refrigerator. When operating the refrigerator on GAS, you
can change the refrigerator temperature to the desired setting
by putting the gas control at any position between HIGH
COOL and LOW COOL. HIGH COOL is the coldest temperature setting.
NOTE: This is not an automatic gas control. It does not
change the flame from high fire to low fire as with
other RV refrigerators. If the cooling load changes,
you must manually change the gas control to
maintain the same temperature inside the refrigerator.
When the outside air temperature is below 50° F., the
refrigerator may have a tendency to freeze food. To reduce the
tendency to freeze food:
- Turn the gas control to LOW COOL position.
- Keep the refrigerator full.
- Put foods that are more likely to freeze on the top or
middle shelves.
The gas control has a gas safety valve built into it. As long as
a flame is present, the safety valve is open and allows
propane gas to flow to the burner. Any loss of flame (empty
gas tank, blow out, etc.) closes the safety valve and stops the
flow of propane gas.
The 3 Amp fuse [4] protects the AC wiring of the refrigerator.
The 20 Amp fuse [5] (model 323) protects the DC wiring of the
refrigerator.
Ignition - propane gas operation:
WARNING: Do not us a match for ignition. An ignition
flashback can cause burns to the hand or face. If, in an
emergency, you must use a match for ignition of the
refrigerator, do not hold in the gas control for more than
five or ten seconds at a time and use the longest
match possible.
1. Open the lower intake vent to get access to the rear of the
refrigerator.
2. Open the valve at the propane gas storage tank.
3. Open the viewing window on the burner box .
4. Turn the energy selector switch [1] to the GAS position
(See Aet00953).
5. Turn the gas control [2] to the HIGH COOL position.
6. Push and hold in the gas control.
- In rapid succession, push the igniter [3] in several times.
- Look through the viewing window and make sure that
ignition occurred.
WARNING: Do not hold the gas control in for more
than 30 seconds. If there is no flame in this time, wait
at least five minutes before you try ignition again. If you
continue to hold the gas control in, gas will collect in
the burner area. This could cause a fire or an explosion and result in dangerous personal injury or death.
- Continue to hold the gas control in for about 15 seconds
only.
7. Turn the gas control to the amount of cooling that you wish.
8. Close the viewing window on the burner box.
Do a test of the gas safety valve:
With an established flame in GAS mode:
1. Close the manual gas shutoff valve [3] of the refrigerator
(See Art00952].
2. After the flame is extinguished, you should hear a sharp
“click” sound within three minutes.
NOTE: The gas safety valve should close with a sharp “click“
sound.
3. Open the manual gas shutoff valve of the refrigerator.
Installation and Owner’s Guide 5
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