Norcold 462, 482, 442, 453, 452 User Manual

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING

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WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, al­teration, service, or maintenance can
cause injury or property damage. Re­fer to this manual. For assistance or
additional information consult a quali­fied installer, 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. Do not touch any electrical
switches

3. Extinguish any open flame

4. Immediately call your gas supplier

Contents

Safety Precautions..............................................2

Extended Service Protection Plan......................4

Ventilation Re

Installation Instructions........................................8

Decorative Door Panel Installation....................11

Reversin
Li

hting and Start-Up Instructions.....................14

Operatin
Refri

erator Maintenance..................................17

Trouble Shooting................................................19

Failure of Refri

Replacement Parts............................................20

Wirin

Diagrams................................................21

Warrant

uirements....................................5

Door Swing......................................11

and User Instructions.......................15

erator.......................................20

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These refrigerators are designed to operate on the following energy sources:

LP GAS OPERATION - 11.0 inches Propane & 12 volt DC control volta
AC OPERATION - 120 volts AC
DC OPERATION ­Operation where these specifications are exceeded will void the refri
MODEL NO.______________________________ SERIAL NO.______________________________

The refri

Part No.: 618484B (95-09)

erator’s model number and serial number are on the serial plate loc ated in the refrigerator.

3-WAY MODELS] 12 volts DC (15.4 volts max., 11.5 volts min.).

132 volts max., 108 volts min.) and 12 volt DC control voltage.

15.4 volts max., 10.5 volts min.).

erator warranty.

Safety Precautions

Read this manual and become thoroughly acquainted with it before installing or starting
the refrigerator. The following safety precautions and recommendations contained herein
are for your protection.

Improper installation, adjustment, or operation can cause injury or property damage.

The safety symbols used in this manual contain Safety Alert information. Understand their
meanings and be safety conscious.

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

General

Keep the unit and surrounding area clean. Never use the area behind refrigerator for

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storage; in particular, storing flammable materials (oily rags, paper, aerosol cans,
and chemicals.). Stored materials not only present a safety hazard but could block
the ventilation to the system.

Provide appropriate fire extinguishers installed in convenient locations. Consult your

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local fire department for the correct type to use. Do not use foam on electrical fires.
Use extinguisher rated by NFPA.

Make sure all fasteners, supports, seals, electrical covers ar e secure.

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LP Gas System

A SITUATION WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, WILL RE­SULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

A SITUATION WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED,
SULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

A SITUATION WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, MAY RE­SULT IN MINOR OR MODERATE INJURY.

COULD RE-

LP gas is highly flammable. Gas connections must be leak tight. Do not smoke,

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create sparks or use an open flame when checking gas connections. Do not ignore
the "rotten egg" smell of gas fumes.

Protect all gas lines from physical damage, vibration, or excessive heat.

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Insure that the supply gas pressure is within the tolerance specified on the front

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cover of this manual. The gas controls are designed for safety. Never tamper with
the adjustment or function of the controls other than as directed by the Lighting and
Shutdown Instructions. All repairs must be done by a qualified service person.

Exhaust Gases

Proper ventilation to remove exhaust gases is extremely important. These gases,

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generated in the GAS mode at the rear of the refrigerator, replace the oxygen in the
air and in extreme cases can produce dangerous levels of carbon monoxide. This
manual contains installation instructions to safely remove the exhaust gases and
seal the zone from the living area. The installation instructions are certified by Ameri­can Gas Association and Canadian Gas Association and must be followed.

Check the burner for proper flame characteristics at the initial start-up and at least

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once every year. The information for this check is located in this manual and must
be performed by a qualified service person.

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Safety Precautions -

Electrical Circuits - AC and DC

The 120 volt AC circuit must be properly grounded. Never cut or remove the round

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grounding prong from the re friger ator’s AC co rd. Do not us e a two- prong adapter . Do
not use an extension cord to connect to the approved AC receptacle.

Protect all wiring from physical damage, vibration, or excessive heat.

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Always disconnect both AC and DC sources of power when working on either circuit

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(only a qualified service person).
Insure all terminating connections are clean and tight to prevent arcing or over-

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heating.
Never allow Leak Detecting fluids or any other liquids to spill on electrical connec-

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tions. Many liquids are electrically conductive and could cause serious arcing dam­age and, in some case, fires.

Refrigerant System

Never physically bend, drop, drill, weld, or hammer the refrigerant system. Doing so

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could cause the system to rupture and release dangerous chemicals which can
cause severe burns to the eyes or skin. If ignited, these chemicals will burn with
intense flame. A leaking system can release certain chromium components which, if
inhaled, can cause cancer.

Never apply direct heat in excess of 240° F to the refrigerant system. Because the

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refrigerant is hermetically sealed under pressure, a temperature sensitive safety de­vice opens to protect the system from erupting under excessive pressure. However,
the expelled refrigerant could ignite and burn if an ignition source were near.

Never attempt to repair or recharge the refrigerant system. If defective, it must be

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replaced.

continued

Child Entrapment

Never install door locks or other restraints which could entrap small children within

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the refrigerator. The Travel Latch system must not be modified.

Handling the Refrigerator

Never lift the refrigerator without assistance. Protect yourself from body strain.

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Avoid hot surfaces at the rear of the refrigerator when operating. The absorption

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type refrigerator produces several hot areas at the rear of the unit. This is true
whether in GAS or ELECTRIC mode.

Take care to avoid brushing against the irregular shapes and sheet metal parts at the

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rear of the refrigerator. Cuts or abrasions could result.

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E.S.P.

EXTENDED COOLING UNIT SERVICE PROTECTION PLAN

An additional four year Service Contract is now
available to ori
erators. For onl

* Four extra

failure.
* Automatic replacement of defective coolin
* Pre-paid frei

return.
* Labor free of char

The E.S.P.
can be obtained b
U.S. funds to:

inal purchasers of Norcold refrig-

$40.00 you get:

ears protection against cooling unit

unit.

ht from your dealer to Norcold and

e.

Extended Service Protection) plan

mailing your check for $40.00*,

NORCOLD

P O BOX 4248

SIDNEY OH 45365-4248

If mailing in Canada:

GREG LUND PRODUCTS LTD
P O BOX 760
OAKVILLE ONTARIO CANADA L6J 5C4

E.S.P. is a service contract between Norcold and

the ori
placement of a defective
refri
tional period of four
ori
delivered to Norcold Service Center to
the Norcold E.S.P. card showin
An E.S.P. card will be mailed to the ori
chaser upon receipt of a completed Service Con­tract Application form and a check coverin
E.S.P. char

inal purchaser. The contract provides re-

cooling unit only

erator (freight, parts, and labor) for an addi-

ears after expiration of the

inal Limited Warranty. The refrigerator must be

E.S.P. coverage.

E.S.P. coverage is non-transfer-

e.

for this

ether with

inal pur-

the

able and no n-ref undable .

To register your refrigerator, fill out the warrant
Service Contract Application - i.e.: Tear Sheet
Form in
information (Please Print Clearly):

1. Owner’s name and address.

2. Refri

3. Refri

4. Date of purchase.

5. Refri

6. Check for $40.00*

Applications will be accepted onl
within ninet

*Ohio residents, add $2.60 sales tax.

ellow envelope or include the followin

erator model number.
erator serial number.

erator proof of purchase

able to Norcold).

if they are mailed

days after date of purchase.

General Instructions - All Models

The refrigerators described in this manual are de-

si

ned for built-in installations and require cut out di-

mensions as indicated on pa

The refri
level floor awa
floor must be stron
wei

Never install the refri
To protect carpetin
on a metal or wood panel extendin
width and depth of the refri

erators must be placed on a solid and

from heat generating sources. The

enough to support the combined

ht of the refrigerator and its food load.

, the refrigerator must be placed

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erator directly on carpeting.

at least the full

erator.

Keep the refri
and free of combustible materials,
other flammable materials.

Note: These appliances are not approved for

erator and the surrounding area clear

asoline, and

use as a Free-Standin
refri

erator must be used in the manner
for which it was desi
manual for installation, operatin
dures, and the refri
This appliance is e
and cannot be converted to an
els

Natural Gas, Butane, etc.).

refrigerator. The

ned. Refer to this

erator intended use.

uipped for LP gas

proce-

other fu-

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VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS

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WARNING: Carbon Monoxide can cause
nausea, fainting, or death. Inadequate ven­tilation or partial blockage of the refrigera­tor’s flue can result in increased carbon
monoxide emissions when operating in the
gas mode. To prevent the emission of lev­els of carbon monoxide, installation must
assure complete isolation of the living
space of the R.V. from the refrigerator’s
combustion system. Follow Norcold’s Ven­tilation and Installation recommendations
explicity.

Ventin

is required in an R.V. refrigerator installa­tion to remove the products of combustion, to isolate
the livin
s

stem of the refrigerator, to remove the excess heat

from the

space of the vehicle from the combustion

enerator area of the refrigerator’s coolin
system, and to remove the heat that is extracted
from the refri

Certified installation re

erator cabinet.

uires that one intake (lower
and one exhaust (upper) be used. For the models
6052, 6053, 652, and 653, the installer has the op­tion of exhaustin

through the roof or through an up­per side wall vent. Whether r oof or side wall exhaust
ventin
directed b
erator performance, a continuous air flow is re
across the refri
The air passa
tor coils and from the refri
exhaust vent

, the specified vent kit must be installed as

this manual. To insure adequate refrig-

uired

erator’s cooling system.

e from the intake vent to the refrigera-

erator coils through the

must be unobstructed

.

The vents for these refri

erators are certified b
A.G.A. and CGA and must be installed as directed
b

this manual

without modification. Any deviation

or substitution:

* Can result in carbon monoxide levels in the livin

space of the vehicle.
* Will void the a
* Will void the refri
* Will effect refri

The intake vent

encies’ certification.

erator warranty.

erator performance.

lower) also serves as a access

service entrance) door. The bottom of the intake
vent openin
the refri
an

leaking propane to ventilate to the outside.

A.G.A. And CGA certification permits installin

refri

erator with zero (0) inches minimum clearance
between the refri
certification does not specif
ance. However, to insure ade
the coolin

must be flush with the surface on which

erator is mounted. This configuration allows

the

erator and any adjacent walls. This

any maximum clear-

uate air flow across

stem, the clearance must be mini­mized. The combination of the two vents and the
minimum clearances provide the necessar
throu

h the creation of a natural draft, or "chimne

air flow

effect" across the cooling system.

Certified Vent Kits

Kit Number

2 & 3

Certified Lower

Vent Door

615998
616009
616010
617778

Certified

Roof Jack

615791 All Models

Models

TABLE 1
DIMENSIONS

Part No. T

INCHES) for Vent Kits 2, 3, and 4

pe Length Width Height Width Radius
617778 Plastic - - - - 13 3/4 21 1/2 - - All Models
616010 S

. Corner - - - - 13 3/4 21 3/4 - - All Models
616009 Rad. corner - - - - 13 3/4 21 7/8 3 1/4 All Models
615998 Rad. Corner - - - - 13 3/4 21 7/8 3 1/4 All Models

85 Upper Side

vent

615791 Roof Jack 24 5 1/4 - - - - - - All Models

Kit Number

4

Certified Lower

Vent Door

615998
616009
616010
617778

Certified

Upper Side

Exhaust

617485

Models

442. 443
452, 453

ONLY

Cut - Out Dimension (inches

Roof Jack Lower Intake Vent Approved

Models

-- -- 7 1/4 18 -- 6052, 6053
652, 653

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Optimum Installation - Figure 1

Fi

ure 1

2

Condenser

source of

ected heat

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The optimum installation is illus trated in Figure 1.

1. Area above refri
prevent trappin

2. 0 -1/4 inch c lear anc e at the t op of the r e fri

3. Exhaust vent centered directl

erator blocked (baffled) off to

of hot air abov e the r efrigerato r.

erator.

over refrigera-

tor’s condenser.

Absorber

source of

ected heat

re

5

4. 0 - 1 inch at rear of the refri

5. 0 inch clearance at bottom of refri

erator.

erator.

Air flow path

Exhaust vent openin
centered over condenser

front to rear of vehicle

Exhaust Vent Centered - Figure 2

Figure 2 further illustrates the requirement to center
the exhaust vent openin
refri

erator.

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over the condenser of the

Figure 2

Condenser

Figure 3

Alternate Construction Requirements

1

2

3

2

4

5

Absorber

Figure 3

1. Exhaust vent opening is inboard in relation to
the rear of the refri

2. Baffles added to the top of the refri
assist in directin

3. 0-1/4 inch clearance at the top of the refri

4. An

le between baffles and rear top edge of the

refri

erator not to exceed 45 degrees.

5. Deflectors added at rear in strate
ad

acent to the cooling units condenser and ab-

sorber coils to reduce cl earance to 0 to 1 inch.

erator.

erator to

air flow out the exhaust vent.

ic locations

erator.

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Side Wall Clearance - Figure 4

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1. Figure 4 illustrates the requirement to minimize
the clearance at the sides of the refri
The clearance is not to exceed 1/2 inch. Side
clearances in excess of 1/2 inch must be either
filled with Fiber
elin

, etc.

las batting or blocked with pan-

erator.

Upper Side Wall Exhaust Vent For Mod­els 452, 453, 44 2, and 443 ONLY
Figure 5

1. Area above refrigerator blocked (baffled) off to
prevent trappin
tor.

2. 0 - 1/4 inch clearance at the top of the refri
erator.

3. Upper Side vent Location. Floor level to top of
openin
for models 452 & 453. See Table 1 for vent
dimensions,

4. 0 - 1 inch clearance at the rear of the refri
tor.
inch

5. Intake
face on which the refri

6. O inch clearance at bottom of refri

. 38 1/8" for models 442 & 443. 50 1/2"

See Figure 3 when clearance exceeds 1

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lower) vent installed flush with the sur-

of hot air above the refrigera-

era-

erator is mounted.

erator.

-

1

Figure 4

Figure 5

B

1

1
2

4

3

6

5

1

Top and Side Wall Clearance-All Models
Figure 6

1. Top baffle fills the total area above the refrig­erator an is properl
construction.

2. 0 - 1/2 inch at the sides of the refri

aligned with the side wall

erator.

2

Figure 6

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