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

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING

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INSTRUCTIONS

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482 483 462 463

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

e .

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.

.

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

.

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

2

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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Certification and Code Requirements

The refrigerators described herein are certified un­der the latest edition of ANSI Z21.19 Standards b
the American Gas Association (A.G.A.) for installa­tion in mobile home or recreational vehicle and ap­proval b

Installation must be made in accordance with these
standards and with the installation instructions pro­vided in this manual for the Norcold factor
to be in effect.

Installation must conform with local codes, or in the
absence of local codes, with the followin
as applicable:

In the United States:

When an external electrical ener
refri
ance with local codes, or in the absence of local
codes, the National electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.

In Canada:

When installed, the appliance must be electricall

rounded in accordance with the current Canadian
Electrical Code C22.2 Parts 1 and 2.

the Canadian Gas Association (CGA).

warrant

standards

a. National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.
b. Manufactured Home Construction and Safet

Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 23-80.

c. Standard for Recreational Vehicles,ANSI

A119.2, latest edition.

is utilized, the

erator must be electrically grounded in accord-

a. Current CGA B149.1 and B149.2 installation

code for Propane Appliances and E

b. Current CSA Z240.4.2 installation code for Pro-

pane Appliances and E
tional Vehicles.

c. Current CSA Z240.6.2/C22.2 No. 148 Electrical

Re

uirement for Recreational Vehicles.

uipment in Recrea-

uipment..

Combustion Seals

Combustion seals (foam strips) are attached to the
back surface of the refri
These seals isolate the products of combustion from
the vehicle’s livin

space.

erator’s mounting flanges.

The seals must be con­tinuous between the wall and the mounting
flanges to

When installin
that the seals are not missin

assure a complete combustion sea

or removing the refrigerator, insure

or damaged.

Lower Flange Installation

The lower mounting flange and mounting screws
are located in a clear plastic ba
coils at the rear of the refri
plastic ba
closure and attach the lower mountin
the lower mountin
the bottom control cover and secure with the screws
provided. Refer to Fi

, slide the refrigerator partially into the en-

flange by maneuvering it under

erator. After removing the

ure 7.

tion of the lower mounting flange. This flange is
part of the combustion seal.

positioned in the

flange. Install

Do not omit installa-

l.

Cut-Out Dimensions

The refrigerators certified for built installation and

re

uires cut-out dimensions as indicated in Table 2

below.

Figure 7

TABLE 2
REFRIGERATOR CUT-OUT OPENINGS

Model
462, 463
482, 483

452,453
442,443

Height
52 7/8
59 7/8
43 1/4
30 7/8

Width
23 1/2
23 1/2
23 1/2
23 1/2

INCHES

Depth

24
24
24
24

Securing the Refrigerator

Secure the refrigerator with screws through the
mountin
and the holes at floor level at the rear of the refri
erator. Screw covers are provided to cover the front
mountin

flange holes at the front of the refrigerator

flange holes.

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8

Gas Connection

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The refrigerators are designed to operate on pro­pane
column. A pressure re
refri

the refrigerator directly to the main propane tank
without a pressure regulator.

Use supply piping and fittings that comply with local,
state, and national codes
These components should also compl
501C. Flexible metal connectors must compl
the current CAN 1-6.10 Standard. To prevent
pressure loss to the refri
be supplies b
The
b
fittin
Route the
abrasion. The
fri
rear of the refri

proximatel
clearance for the pipin
place, appl
of entr
serve as a barrier to external mois ture.

the inlet to the manual
tom rear of the refri
obtained throu
must be taken when connectin
refri

as at a supply pressure of 11 inches water

ulator is required between the

erator and the main gas tank.

overning type and size.

erator, the propane should

a 3/8 inch diameter copper piping.

as supply piping is connected to the refrigerator

means of 3/8 inch SAE (UNF 5/8 - 18) male flare

.

as supply piping to limit vibration and

as supply piping should enter the re-

erator enclosure near the gas connection at the

erator. The hole through which the

as piping enters should be of sufficient size (ap-

1/2 inch diameter) to provide adequate

. Once the gas piping is in

a sealant around the piping at its point

to minimize abrasion and vibration, and to

CAUTION: Use two wrenches when ma­nipulating the gas inlet fitting. Failure to
use two wrenches can over stress the pip­ing and create gas leaks.

Manual Shut-Off Valve

Hold

Turn

Figure 8

as supply is connected to the refrigerator at

The

as valve located at the bot-

erator. Access to this area is

h the vehicle’s lower vent door. Care

erator to insure the fittings are secure.

Do not connect

with NFPA

with

3/8 " Gas Suppl

the gas piping to the

as

Figure 9 Rear View

120 Volt AC Connection

WARNING: The refrigerators are designed
to operate on a 120 volt, 60 Hertz
grounded AC circuit. The refrigerator’s AC
power cord is equipped with a three-prong
grounding plug which must mate with a
three-prong grounded receptacle to protect
against possible electrical shock hazards.
Operating the refrigerator without proper
ground can cause property damage, se­vere personal injury, or death. It is the in­staller’s responsibility and obligation to
provide a properly grounded electrical cir­cuit to the refrigerator accordance with lo­cal codes, or in the absence of local
codes, the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70. Do not cut or remove the
round grounding prong from the refrigera­tor’s AC power cord. Do not use a two
prong adapter or an extension cord.

The free len

is 24 inches. It is recommended that the three-pron

rounded receptacle be located to the left side of the

refri

erator (viewed from rear) and approximately 12
inches from the floor
power cord must be routed so as not to contact the

erator’s burner, flue pipe, or any other compo-

refri
nent which could dama

th of the refrigerator’s AC power cord

see Figure 9 above). The AC

e the cord insulation.

12 Volt DC Connection

A 12 volt DC supply is required to maintain the
flame i
models, to provide power for the DC heater. The DC

nition circuit in the gas mode and for 3-Wa

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supply connects to the terminal block at the rear of

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the refri
DC should enter the refri
refri
at
DC input lead connects to terminal marked
the DC
marked

erator (See Figure 9 on page 8). The 12 volt

erator’s enclosure near the

erator’s terminal block. The 12 volt DC connects

one quarter inch quick connects. The positive

, and

round input lead connects to terminal

.

CAUTION: Correct polarity must be ob­served when connecting the DC supply.
Do not use the chassis of the refrigerator
or the vehicle frame as one of the conduc­tors. Connect DC supply wires at the bat­tery and route to the refrigerator.

tional Electric Code
When this conductor is used to bond the non-current
carr
bondin

See Figure 10 ).

metal parts of the refrigerator, a No. 10-32
terminal is provided to make the connection.

ANSI/NFPA No. 70, Art. 551).

The distance the current travels from the batter
the refri
wire can result in a volta
watta
duced refri
the installation of a fuse in the suppl
the batter
tion, install the fuse as close to the batter
ble.

TABLE 3
12 VOLT SUPPLY WIRING AND FUSE SIZE

0 - 20’ 18

over

20’18AWG

If a wire size is installed which is lar
minimum size indicated the table above, it must be
fused in accordance with the R.V.I.A. A119.2 stand­ard or local

erator dictates the wire size. Undersized

e drop, which will affect the

e output of the DC heater and result in re-

erator performance. Norcold recommends

wiring between

and the refrigerator. For optimum protec-

as possi-

WARNING: A circuit overload can result in
an electrical fire when undersized wires or
improperly sized fuses are used. To pre­vent a possible electrical fire, follow
R.V.I.A. A119.2 Standards, Norcold’s wire
size and fuse specifications, or applicable
state and local codes.

482, 462
452, 442

min.
wire
size

AWG

max.

fuse
size

6 Amp 10

6 Amp 8

overning codes.

483, 463 453, 443

min.
wire

size

AWG30Amp12AWG20Amp

AWG40Amp10AWG30Amp

max.

fuse

size

Min.
wire

size

er than the

to

max.

fuse
size

Chassis Bonding Connection

A No. 8 AWG copper conductor is commonly used
to meet the chassis bondin

requirements of the Na-

Figure 10

Hypot Test

A Dielectric Strength test (hypot) has been con-

ducted at the factor

uire an additional test. If hypot tests are conducted
on the vehicle’s 12 volt circuit, the 12 vol ts
disconnected from the refri
flame i

nition circuit.

; this refrigerator does not re-

must

be

erator to protect the

Testing the Vehicle’s Gas Supply Piping

When installation of the refrigerator is complete, the
propane
tested for leaks from the refri
suppl

test for leaks with an open flame.

If compressed air is used for leak testing, the gauge
pressure must not exceed 1/2 pound per s

14 inches water column).

The appliance and its individual s hut-off valve
ure 11 on pa

as supply system during any pressure testing of that
s

stem at test pressures greater than 1/2 psig (14

inches water column

The appliance must be isolated from the
system by closing its individual manual shut-off val ve

ure 11 on page 10) during any pressure testin
of that system at test pressure equal to or less than
1/2 psi

Check the
other
not exceed 11 inches water column. With other appli­ances operatin

10.5 inches water column.

as supply piping must be inspected and

erator to the main gas

tank. Use a leak detection solution.

e 10) must be disconnected from the

.

14 inches water column).

as pressure to the refrigerator without

as appliances operating. The pressure should

the pressure should not be less than

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Figure 11

Check Out - Flame Failure Safety Device

Before placing the refrigerator into operation, the

as safety device must be tested (see Operating In­structions on pa
safet

device is to prevent the escape of unburned
as from the burner if the burner flame is extin­uished. Once a flame is established, c lose the man-

ual shut-off valve of the refri

uish and ignition spark will continue. Wait a

extin
minimum of four
shut-off valve. The burner flame will not r e-establish,
indicatin

the gas safety control is functional.

e 13). The purpose of the gas

erator. The flame will

minutes and re-open the manual

Door Panel Installation

The Norcold refrigerator doors provide slots for in-

sertin

decorative panels. Installation of the panels is

accomplished b

the decorative panel, and re-inserting the

sertin
handle assembl
doors.

ness up to 3/16" maximum.

See Figure 12

The frame slots are designed to accept panel thick-

removing the handle assembly, in-

. This procedure applies to both

1. Prepare panel b
compan

2. Remove handle assembl
screws

3. Slide panel into frame slots.

4. R e pla ce t he ha ndl e as sem bl

cutting to size indicated in ac-

chart. (See TABLE 4)

removing four

See Figure 12)

.

Instructions for Reversing Door Swing

Your refrigerator is equipped with convertible door

hin

es. The hinging of the doors can be changed to

the opposite side an
TOOLS REQUIRED

Phillips Screw driver - Size #2
Two Slotted Screwdrivers

REMOVING THE DOORS

1. Remove all items of food,
doors. Remove the
Close both doors b e f o r e r e m o vi n

2. Remove the top hin
ted screwdrivers. Remove the center hin

both pieces) using the two slotted screwdriv­ers; one on each end of the pin. Lastl
the bottom hin
for reassembl

time you wish.

uices, etc., from the

uice rack and storage bins.

hinge pins.

e pin using one of the slot-

e pin

, remove

e pin. Be sure to save the pins

later. (See Figure 19)

TABLE 4
PANEL DIMENSIONS

462, 463 482, 483
Upper Door 19 11/16" x 16" 19 11/16" x 16"
Lower Door 19 11/16" x 32 1/4" 19 11/16" x 39 1/4"

Figure 13

442, 443 452, 453
Door Panel 19 11/16" x 27 1/4" 19 11/16" x 39 1/4"

3. Remove the upper door b
sli

htly and pulling the bottom of the door awa
from the refrigerator. Allow enough room to
slide the door down off of the upper hin
shoulder.

See Figure 13

opening the door

e pin

11

4 Remove the lower door by opening it slightl

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can be lifted up and off of the bottom hin
shoulder
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middle hin

See Figures 19A, 19B, and 19C

Figure 14

REMOVING AND RELOCATING THE HINGE
BRACKETS

See Figure 18). Be sure to save the

e plates along with the spacer used in the

e bracket, for reassembly later.

e pin

RELOCATING THE TRAVEL LATCHES

8. Remove both travel latches b
two screws holdin
Use the #2 Phillips screwdriver. Remove the
two screws from each of the correspondin
holes on the opposite side of the refrigerator.
Relocate them in the two holes
the removal of the latches. Attach the latch in
the new position so the tab points towards the
opposite side of the refri
screws completel

Figure 16

each to the refrigerator.

See Figure 16)

taking out the

ust exposed b

erator. Do not tighten

5. Remove the middle hin
#2 Phillips screwdriver and takin
screws holdin
three screws on the opposite side correspond­in

to the center hinge location. Relocate them
in the holes
hin

e bracket. Attach the hinge bracket to the

refri

erator on the opposite side. Do not tighten

screws completel

Figure 15

6. Remove the top hinge bracket and reposition it
in the opposite bottom corner. Use the same
techni

7. Remove the bottom hin
tion it in the opposite top corner. Use the same
techni

ue as outlined in Step #5.

ue as outlined in Step #5.

it in place. Next, remove the

ust exposed by the removal of the

e bracket by using the

out the three

See Figure 15

e bracket and reposi-

9. Turn the door over so that the end previousl
at the bottom is now at the top. Relocate the
bottom of the door on the bottom hin
shoulder. Close door and ali
hin

e brackets. The magnetic gasket will hold
the door in place. Before reinstallin
door, check to insure that the spacer is in
place.

ure 17

Fi

10. Reposition the upper door i n a simil ar manner
as described in Step #9, except the top of the
door must be en
shoulder before settin

See Figure 18)

11. Startin
the slotted screwdrivers. Tighten all screws.

See Figures 17 and 19C)

ed into the hinge pin

at the top, replace the hinge pins usin

n holes in top

the door in place.

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the top

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ALIGNMENT OF THE DOORS

12. Ali

n the upper door with the lower so that
there is a parallel
around the frame. Ad
net so the
Ti

hten the screws holding the hinge brackets

ap between the doors and

ust the doors to the cabi-

askets seal but do not bind.

in place.

13. Door Seal: The door seal can be checked b
closing the door on a 1" x 6" strip of paper. A
sli

ht drag should be noticed when the paper is

pulled out from between the

asket and the
cabinet. Repeat the process around all four
sides of the door. If the door does not seal
properl

14. Position the travel latches so that the

, readjust the hinge brackets.

secure
the doors when closed but does not prevent
the doors from closin

properly. Tighten the

two screws in each travel latch.

15. Replace the

uice rack and storage bins into
the door. Make sure that the milk bins
stora

e bins) are installed in the lowest door

position.

wider

C: Middle Hin

Figure 19

e D: M iddle Hinge

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Lighting and Start Up Procedures

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WARNING:

DO NOT HOLD GAS VALVE (D) IN MORE THAN 30 SECONDS. IF FLAME IS NOT INDICATED WITHIN
THIS TIME, TURN GAS TO OFF, WAIT 2 MINUTES AND RETRY. CONTINUING TO HOLD GAS VALVE IN
WILL CAUSE GAS BUILD-UP IN THE BURNER AREA AND CAN RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION WHICH
CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

2-Way and 3-Way Models

Lighting Instructions: Gas Operation

1. Make certain that 12 Volts DC is available to
the refri
MAL position.

2. Turn on

3. Set thermostat control

4. Set i

le light (A) located on the switch will illuminate

if 12 volts DC is present.

5. Push and rotate the "ELEC-OFF-GAS" control
on the knob. Push the control knob

hold until the flame indicator

continuous glow). Continue to hold approxi­matel
cator

NOTE: In normal use the flame should i

6. Move thermostat control

7. The ignitor switch (A) should be left in the
"ON" position durin
switch is turned off, the refri
normall
the reli

erator and divider switch is in NOR-

as supply at the tank.

to COLDEST setting.

nitor switch (A) to "ON" position. The tog-

counter-clockwise so that "GAS" is visible

in and

illuminates

5 seconds, then release. The flame indi-

will remain on. If not repeat this step.

nite
within 10 seconds. On initial refri
start-up, it ma
onds to allow air to be pur

as line, as indicated by the flame indica-

tor

failing to illuminate.
Do not hold gas control valve (D) in more
than 30 seconds. See WARNING above.

. However, in case of flame blowout,

hter does not function.

take longer than 10 sec-

to desired settin

as operation. If the

erator will cycle

erator

ed from the

Start-Up Instructions: AC Elec tric Ope rati on

1. Make certain that 120 Volts AC and 12 Volts
DC are available to the refri
switch is in NORMAL position.

2. Set thermostat control

3. Set i

4. Push and rotate the "ELEC-OFF-GAS" control

nitor switch (A) to "OFF" position.

erator and divider

to desired setting.

clockwise so that "ELEC" is visible on the
knob. Upon release, note that the knob moves
toward
into electric operation.

ou, indicating that the control is locked

Start-Up Instructions: DC Electric Opera­tion - 3-Way models

1. Make certain that 12 Volts DC is available
to the refri
MAL position, and "GAS IGNITOR" switch

is "OFF".

2. Set thermostat control

3. Set "AC-STDBY-DC" switch
tion.

4. Set i

5. Push and rotate the "ELEC-OFF-GAS" control

nitor switch (A) to "OFF" position.

clockwise so that "ELEC" is visible on the
knob. Upon release, note that the knob moves
toward
into electric operation.

erator, divider switch is in NOR-

to desired setting.

to "DC" posi-

ou, indicating that the control is locked

Operation Shut-Down: All Modes

1. Set ignitor switch (A) to "OFF" position.

2. Push and turn "ELEC-OFF-GAS" control
to "OFF".

3. For lon
STORAGE-HUMIDITY switch to STORAGE.

Operation Note

to shut off all cooling operation (both Gas and
Electric
MAL-STORAGE-HUMIDITY" switch must be shut off
independentl
STDBY-DC" switch
shut off AC or DC operation.

er periods of shut-down, set NORMAL-

: Use the "ELEC-OFF-GAS" control

. The "GAS IGNITOR" switch and the "NOR-

. The "STDBY" position of the "AC-

can be used to temporaril

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OPERATING AND USER INSTRUCTIONS

THIS APPLIANCE HAS BEEN DESIGNED FOR
STORAGE OF FOODS, STORAGE OF FROZEN
FOODS, AND MAKING ICE WHEN INSTALLED AS
DIRECTED BY THIS MANUAL.

Location of Controls

Figure 18 illustrates the location of the 400 Series
refrigerator’s operating controls. All oper ating controls
are conveniently located below the door .

Figure 20

Ignition Switch

Flame
Indicator Lamp

Thermostat

Gas On/Electric
and Safety Valve

AC/DC Selector Switch
3-Way Models Only

Operating Controls Function

Ignition S witch

The ignition switch is used for the Gas operation
only. When the ignition switch is turned "ON", the
switch will illuminate indicating that 12 volt DC is
available and being supplied to the electronic ignition
which generates ignition spark to the burner.

Flame Indicator Lamp

When a flame is established at the burner, the
Flame Indicator Lamp will illuminate indicating the re­frigerator is operating on gas.

Thermostat

For AC electric, push and turn clockwise until the
knob is pointing to"ELEC". Note, upon release the
knob will move towards you, indi cating that the oper­ating control is locked into the A C electric mode.

Safety Valve

- During the gas ignition process, the
safety valve knob must be held in until a flame is
established at the burner.

The safety valve is designed so that any loss of
flame will stop the gas flow to the burner. It is con­trolled by means of a thermocouple that is positioned
in the flame. As long as a flame is detected by the
thermocouple, the valve will remain open. Upon
flame failure, the valve closes, shutting off the gas
flow to the burner.

AC/DC Selector Switch

This switch is utilized on 3-Way models

only

. The
switch selects either 120 volt AC or DC electric
modes of operation. The center position of the switch
is a "Stand-By" mode which will temporarily turn off
the electric positions.

Gas Operation

The gas burner is designed to operate on propane
gas only. The gas control is equipped with an ignition
relighter, offering the features of automatic re-ignition
in case of flame blowout, positive fl ame sensing, and
easier gas start-up. The ignition relighter is powered
by 12 volts DC and is controlled by the ignitor switch
located on the control panel. When the switch is in
the "OFF" position, no ignition spark is present.
When the switch is in the "ON" position, the relighter
produces a rapid spark at the gas burner. The spark
occurs at a rate of 1 to 2 times per second until a
flame is present (Refer to "Lighting Instructions").
The spark continues until a flame is sensed or until
the ignitor switch is turned off. When the flame is
sensed, the relighter discontinues the spark and the
flame indicator illuminates. The flame indicator lamp
will cease to illuminate upon loss of burner flame.
During gas operation, the current draw for the re-igni­tion system is very low, approximately 30 milliamps
(.030 amps).

The thermostat controls all modes of operations,
thereby eliminating the necessity of resetting each
time a different power source is selected. Rotate the
knob clockwise to make the refrigerator cabinet
colder.

Gas ON/Electric and Safety Valve

Gas ON/ELECTRIC

allows the user to select an
operating mode. For gas, push and turn the knob
counter-clockwise until the knob is pointi ng to "GAS".

120 Volt AC Operation

While parked, the coach normally operates from a
120 volt AC source. The refrigerator can be very eas­ily switched to AC operation.

!2 Volt DC Electric Op eration

The refrigerator receives its DC power from the ve­hicle’s 12 volt system; either an auxiliary battery, a
converter, or the engine battery. The 12 volt DC sys-

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tem not only supplies power to the refrigerator, but to
other DC components in the vehicle.

DC electric operation is not as efficient as LP Gas
or AC electric operation, and should therefore be
used only when the other modes are unavailable (for
example; while in transit - 4 to 6 hours). Reminder,
before using the DC electric mode, the refrigerator
must be cooled using either gas or electric.

High Humidity - Storage Switch
Models 482,3 & 462,3 Only

Figure 21

The models 482,3 and 462,3 are equipped with a
heater that prevents moisture from forming on the
center divider between the freezer and the fresh food
compartment doors. The heater is activated by turn­ing the NORMAL OPERATION-STORAGE-HIGH
HUMIDITY switch to the HIGH HUMIDITY position.
The switch should be left in the NORMAL OPERA­TION position unless condensation is observed in
this area.

When your RV is being stored for the winter, the
High Humidity - Storage switch should be placed in
the STORAGE (light off) position and ELEC-OFF­GAS control to OFF. This shuts off all DC power to
the light and humidity heater and allows the refrigera­tor door to be left open for airing without chance of
battery drain during storage (See "Information Re­garding Battery Drain")

Interior Light-Models 482,3 & 462,3 Only

The interior light is located at the top of the fresh
food compartment. The light will turn on when the
fresh food compartment door is opened and off when
the door is closed. Power to the light is activated
when the NORMAL OPERATION-STORAGE-HIGH
HUMIDITY switch is set to either NORMAL OPERA ­TION or HIGH HUMIDITY positions.

To replace the light bulb, disconnect the 12 volt DC
from the refrigerator from the rear of the refrigerator.
Remove the light cover by sl iding it towards the fron t
to gain access to the bulb.

Remove the bulb from its bracket. Replace the bulb

with a GE #214-2 bulb (Norcold part number

61628922), which can be purchased from most retail
automotive centers. Re-install light cover. Reconnect
the 12 volt DC.

Information Regarding Battery Drain

A 12 volt DC source is required for the gas mode
and the DC electric mode of operations. For the
gas operation, the DC power source supplies volt­age for the electronic ignition. The current draw is
less than 30 milliamps. For models 482,3 and
462,3, if the HIGH HUMIDITY (MOISTURE RE­DUCTION HEATER) and the interior light were left
on, the total DC current draw would be 900 mil­liamps (.9 amps). This indicates that the drain on
the battery is very low and has little effect on "bat­tery run down" unless the battery is left connected
for long per iods of time w ithout recha rging.

During AC electric operation there is no battery cur­rent drain, unless the interior light or moistur e reduc­tion heater (HIGH HUMIDITY) is energized (

482,3 and 462,3

For the DC electric operation, the DC power source
supplies voltage for the cartridge heating element.
For models 443 and 453, the DC electric operation
draws approximately 9 amps at 12 volt DC. For mod­els 483 and 463, the DC electric operation draws ap­proximately 14 amps at 12 volt DC. If the battery
charging means is lost during DC operation, for in­stance during short stops, the refrigerator could be
switched to Gas, AC (if connected) or to the Standby
switch position until the charging means is re-estab­lished.

The DC voltage should be checked whi le operating
in the DC mode. The voltage at the refrigerator
should never drop below 11.5 vol ts.

During periods when the refrigerator is not used
(seasonal storage, etc.) the NORMAL OPERATION­STORAGE-HIGH HUMIDITY switch should be
switched to STORAGE and the ELEC-OFF-GAS set
at OFF. This shuts off all DC drain. The Ignitor switch
must be turned off when not in use.

).

models

Operation in Transit

While the refrigerator should be level when the ve­hicle is stopped, performance during transit is not
normally affected.

Refrigerator Storage Volume

CAUTION: Do not replace with a bulb of
higher wattage. Higher wattage bulbs can
damage the interior surface of the fresh
food compartment.

Models 482,3 462,3
Storage Volume 7.5 cu. ft. 5.9 cu. ft

Models 442,3 452,3
Storage Volume 3.1 cu.ft. 4.3 cu. ft.

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Leveling

Comfortable vehicle leveling is well within the re­frigerator’s operating requirements of 3 degrees off
level side-to-side and 6 degrees off level front-to­back (looking at the front of the refrigerator). Con­tinued operation outside of these limits can result
in irreparable damage to the cooling system.

Freezer Compartment

This compartment is not designed for the quick
freezing of food but designed to retain food in a fro­zen state. Foods purchased for storage in the freezer
compartment should be frozen when purchased to
reduce the load on the refrigerator system.

IMPORTANT

Water will freeze more rapidly if the thermostat is at
it’s coldest setting.

For models 482,3 and 462,3, the freezer shelf can
be adjusted or removed to meet your s torage needs.

: Ice trays must be placed on the

bottom freezer surface when
making ice.

Fresh Food Compartment

erator interior. This will help to prolong the life of the
gaskets.

Door Latch

The refrigerator’s built-in door latch prevents the
door from flying open during transit. There are no
chains or slides to remember to actuate when the
vehicle starts moving (See Figure 25). Always close
the door to the sealed position (audible clicks) to pre­vent cooling loss and heavy frost.

Important Notice:

Read and understand this notice before remov­ing this refrigerator, re-installing this refrigerator,
or performing any maintenance on this refrigera­tor. Norcold will not accept responsibility for im­proper installation, adjustment, alteration, serv­ice, or maintenance performed by anyone other
than a qualified dealer or a Norcold service cen­ter. Costs or related consequential problems re­sulting from improper installation, adjustments,
alteration, service, or maintenance are the refrig­erator owner’s responsibility.

The fresh food compartment stores and cools food.
For best cooling performance, air must be free to

circulate within the fresh food compartment.

Do not

cover the shelves with paper, pl astic, etc.

To reduce frost formation on the cooling fins, cover
liquids and moist foods, do not place hot foods in the
compartment, and do not leave the door open longer
than needed.

Allow the refrigerator to cool for 8 hours before
loading foods. Loading a warm refrigerator with warm
food increases the cool down period.

Defrosting and Cleaning the Refrigerator
Interior

Your refrigerator is not frost free and will require pe­riodic defrosting. To defrost, turn the refrigerator off.
Empty the freezer and the fresh food compartments.
Placing a pan of hot water in the freezer will reduce
the defrosting time. Leave the drip tray under the
cooling fins. After frost has melted, empty the drip
tray and clean the refrigerator.

Add a small quantity of mild dish detergent to luke­warm water and wash the interior of the refriger ator.

Do not use abrasive cleansers; they can damage
the interior surfaces of the refrigerator

both compartments in a solution of baking soda and
water (one table spoon of baking soda to one quart
of water) will freshen the interiors and neutralize
odors. Dry the interior with a soft cloth to remove
excess moisture and to prevent water spots. Clean
the door gaskets in the same manner as the refrig-

. Rinsing

Refrigerator Maintenance

1. Leak test gas supply piping and fittings at least
once a year. This procedure should only be
performed by your dealer or a Norcold service
center. These facilities are familiar with gas re­frigerators and propane gas systems.

2. Check the main line gas pressure periodically
and adjust if necessary. The correct input gas
pressure is 11 inches water column. It is rec­ommended that your dealer or a Norcold serv­ice center perform this task.

3. Clean the refrigerator’s burner and burner ori­fice. This procedure is required once a year
minimum and should only be performed by
your dealer or a Norcold service center. These
facilities are familiar with gas refrigerators and
propane gas systems.

4. Insure that the LP gas supply is Propane, not
another fuel such as Butane or Butane mix­tures.

5. Periodically inspect the burner flame appear­ance during gas operation. See "Burner Flame
Inspection on page 17.

6. Inspect the electrode assembly to insure it is
secure to the burner bracket.

7. Inspect the flue of the refrigerator’s cooling sys­tem. This area must be free of foreign materi­als. Foreign materials observed in the flue indi­cate the burner requires cleaning.

8. Insure the area directly behind the refrigerator

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is not being used for storage. Keep the refrig­erator area clear and free from combustible
materials, gasoline, and other flammable va­pors and liquids.

9. Periodically inspect the ventilation system. The
air passage from the bottom intake vent to the
refrigerator coils and from the refrigerator coils
through the upper exhaust vent must be unob­structed.

10. Inspect combustion seals (visual check without
removing the refrigerator). Combustion seals
are attached the back surfaces of the refrigera­tor’s mounting flanges and must be continuous
between the wall and the mounting flanges to
assure a complete combustion seal.

11. Periodically inspect door seals. See "Checking
Door Seals" below.

Checking Door Seals

To insure cooling efficiency and to prevent frost for-

mation, the door gasket must seal compl etely.

To check for proper door seal, lay a strip of paper
between the gasket and the refrigerator. Close the
door and withdraw the paper. A frictional drag should
be noticed. Repeat all around the door. If the paper
does not have a noticeable drag, the gasket is not
sealing. Contact your dealer or a Norcold service
center for corrective procedures.

Refrigerator Storage

When the refrigerator will not be in use for an ex­tended (seasonal) period of time, it is recommended
that all power to the refrigerator be disconnected. Un­plug the refrigerator’s AC power cord from the wall
receptacle and disconnect the 12 volt DC from the
refrigerator’s terminal block located at the rear of the
refrigerator. Clean the refrigerator interior and leave
the door(s) open to keep the interior odor free. After
the extended shut-down period, the burner, burner
orifice, and flue must be inspected before igniting the
burner flame. These areas must be free from dust,
spider webs, or other obstructions which might re­strict the combustion system.

Burner Flame Inspection

The efficiency of your refrigerator while operating in
the gas mode is independent upon the correct burner
flame. The burner flame provides energy to the re­frigerator’s cooling system.

The burner flame efficiency is a function of correct
input gas supply pressure, air input, and burner and
burner orifice cleanliness.

A visual check of the burner flame should be made
regularly. The flame should be sharp blue with a sta-

ble burning appearance (Figure 22). If there is a con­stant yellow component observed or if the flame ap­pears erratic or unstable, switch the refrigerator to
electric or turn the refrigerator "OFF" and contact

Figure 22

your dealer or a Norcold service center.

Refrigerator Removal a nd Replacement

1.

1. Turn off the gas at the main supply tank(s).

2. Turn the refrigerator off.

3. Turn the refrigerators manual shut-off to off.

4. Disconnect the refrigerator’s AC power cord
from the wall receptacle.

5. Disconnect the 12 volt DC supply from the re­frigerator’s terminal block.

6. Disconnect the LP gas supply li ne from the re­frigerator.

7. Remove the mounting screws securing the re­frigerator
or to the enclosure.

8. Remove refrigerator form the enclosure.

To Reinstall the Refrigerator:

1. Before reinstalling the refrigerator, inspect the
areas behind the mounting flanges for dam­aged or missing seal strips (combustion s eals).
These seal strips serve as a combustion seal
which isolates the living space of the vehicle
form the refrigerator’s combustion system.

2. Reinstall the refrigerator by reversing the above
procedures.

3. After reinstalling the refrigerator, check the gas
fitting connections for leaks. Do not check for
leaks with an open flame. Use an approved
leak-detection solution.

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SYMPTOM

Refrigerator does not
operate in AC Mode

SYMPTOM

Refrigerator does not
operate in Gas Mode

Trouble Shooting

Possible Causes

* Mode Selection switch may be set to

"OFF" or "GAS".
* Temperature Selector set too low.
* Refrigerator’s power cord may not be se-

curely plugged in.
* Circuit breaker or fuse may be tripped

or blown (AC power source to refrigera-

tor).
* Wall outlet may be inoperative. (This

can be checked by trying a different ap-

pliance in the same outlet.)
* If unit fails to operate after the above

items have been checked, unplug refrig-

erator and contact a service center.

Possible Causes

* Temperature Selector set too low.
* May be using gas other than LP gas.

TURN OFF GAS AND CONTACT
SERVICE CENTER.

* Gas not available to refrigerator

(clogged gas supply line, empty tanks,

etc.). Contact service center.
* Burner and orifice need cleaned.
* Spark ignitor needs replaced.
* If unit fails to operate after the above

items have been checked, unplug the

unit and contact a service center.

SYMPTOM

Poor Performance,
Gas and Electric

Possible Causes

* Incorrect power supply.
* Incorrect installation.
* Refrigerator off level.
* Unusually high ambient temperatures.
* Door opened frequently or for extended

periods.
* Internal cabinet air circulation (wire

shelves) blocked by food items, paper,

or plastic.
* Hot foods placed in refrigerator.
* Refrigerator needs defrosting.
* Temperature selector set too low.

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FAILURE OF REFRIGERATION

Failure of refrigeration does not necessarily indicate
that the cooling system is defective. Other factors
governing its operation must be checked.

If the refrigerator is operating on gas and a loss of
cooling is noticed, switch the refriger ator to AC elec­tric operation. (See "Operating Instructions on page

13). If the refrigerator has been operating on elec tric,
switch to gas operation. After the refrigerator has
been switched from one power source to the other
allow several hours to assure the refrigerator is cy­cling properly. This will help to determine if a compo­nent failure in the electric or gas control’s is causing
the cooling fault. If no cooling is evident after eight
hours (or overnight), you must contact your dealer or
a Norcold service center to determine the cause of
failure.

Note: Do not attempt to operate the refrig­erator on DC when analyzing the cooling
unit performance. The DC electric mode of
operation is designed for short periods of
operation only and will not power the cool­ing unit to its full capabilities.

Replacement Parts

* Available at most auto supply companies.

20 Amp. Fus e Littelfuse SFE-20

15 Amp Fuse Littlefuse SFE-15

3 Amp. Fuse Littelfuse 1 AG-3
5 Amp. Fuse Buss AGC-5

Description Model 4423 Model 452,3
Milk Bin 61579425 61579425

Dairy Keeper Lid 61580425 61580425
Ice Cube Tray 61630422 61630422
Crisper -------- 61571325
Storage Bin 61564025 61564025
Outer Door Gasket 61640030 61568030
Freezer Door Gasket 61618730 61618730
Burner Orifice 61452122 61452122
Burner Gasket 61475122 61475122
Knob - Thermostat 61642322 61642322
Knob Selector 61641822 61641822
Fuse - DC Heater *61446022 *61446022
(3-Way only) (15 Amp) (15 Amp)
Fuse - 12 Volt Control *61654622 * 61654622

(3 Amp) (3 Amp)

Fuse - AC *61611622 * 61611622

(5 Amp) (5 Amp)

Owner’s Manual 618484 618484

The following is a list of parts which can be re­placed by the owner and are obtainable from all Nor­cold Service Centers.

Description Model 482,3 Model 462,3
Ice Cube Tray 61630422 61630422

Crisper 61571340 61571340
Juice Rack 61580525 61580525
Storage Bin 61564025 61564025
Milk Bin 61579425 61579425
Freezer Door Gasket 61567830 61567830
Lower Door Gasket 61568030 61567930
Cabinet Lamp 61628922** 61628922**
Burner Orifice 61452222 61452222
Burner Gasket 61475122 61475122
Knob - Thermostat 61642322 61642322
Knob Selector 61641822 61641822
Fuse/DC Heater *61440522 *61440522
(3-Way Only) (20 Amp) (20 Amp)
3 Amp Fuse/12 Volt 61654622* 61654622*
5 Amp Fuse/AC 61611622* 61611622*
Owner’s Manual 618484 618484

** GE PART NUMBER 214-2: DO NOT SUB STITUTE.

Le manuel de langue anglaise est disponsible sur
demande, par l’lintermédiaire de vorte revendeur.
N° de piéce: 618506

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SERVICE INFORMATION

IF SERVICE OR PARTS ARE REQUIRED,
CONTACT THE NEAREST NORCOLD
SERVICE CENTER.

A NORCOLD SERVICE CENTER BOOK­LET HAS BEEN INCLUDED WITH THE RE­FRIGERATOR INFORMATION PACKET.

202122

LIMITED WARRANTY

NORCOLD SERVICE CENTER

P O BOX 4248

SIDNEY OH 45365-4248

This Limited Warranty is given by NORCOLD ("Company") to the original consumer-purchaser of any new
refrigerating equipment ("Equipment") supplied by the Company, excluding glassware and electric light bulbs,
and will be effective for a period of one year from date of original purchase. The Company war rants, provided
that the Equipment shall at all times have been in possession of and used by the original consumer-pur­chaser, that:

A. The Company will provide free service and replacement of defective parts at no charge at all authorized

Norcold Service Centers for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. This Limited War­ranty covers labor costs incurred in removing and re-installing the refrigerator only when necessary to
replace a defective part. The Company will pay inbound and outbound transportation costs of any defec­tive part, for a 1-year period commencing with date of purc hase. The original consumer-purchaser must
pay all expenses incurred in making the equipment available at one of the Norcold Service Centers.

B. The following procedure must be followed by an original consumer-purchaser desiring to obtain per-

formance under the terms of this Limited Warranty. The refrigerator must be brought to any of the
Norcold Service Centers and the original consumer-purchaser must present evidence (1) to identify
the original consumer-purchaser: and (2) that the item claimed to be defective is still within the
warranty coverage. If the original consumer-purchaser is unable to accomplish this task, written no­tice should be immediately directed to Norcold and advice will be promptly given concerning the
manner in which warranty service may be obtained. Inability to physically bring the refrigerator to a
Norcold Service Center will not void the warranty, but any additional costs thereby incurred are solely
the responsibility of the original consumer-purchaser.

C. The Company will not be liable under this Limited W arranty for any of the following:

(1) Defec ts which arise by r eason of transit damage, mis use, neglect or acci dent.
(2) Manufacturing defects found at the time of purchase which are not communicated to the Company

within 30 days.
(3) D efects in glassware and electric light bulbs.
(4) Defec ts arising from improper i nstallation or adjustment of the Equipment.
(5) The need for normal maintenance of this refrigerator, including the cleaning of the flue di lution assem-

bly and orifice, and the adjustment of the gas pressure regulator in the case of gas-electric models.
(6) Defec ts arising from the improper use of parts or parts not manufactured or supplied by the Company

in the course of repairs or replacements to the Equipment.

D. Employees and agents of the Company, and its authorized service representatives, hav e no authority to

vary the terms of the Limited Warranty, whi ch applies only to Equipment purchased and installed i n the
United States of America and the Dominion of Canada. The Company reserves the right to make any
improvements or changes in parts or models without notice to any or iginal consumer-purchaser.

E. The Company shall not be liable or in any way respons ible for any loss or damage to person or property,

or lost profits or other similar loss or damage that may result or be claimed to have resulted from a
defect in any parts of the Equipment covered by this Limited Warranty. Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitations of any incidental of consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you.

F. A NY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABLITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE:

(1) APPLICABLE TO A PART OR PARTS OF THE REFRIGERATOR IS LIMITED TO A PERIOD OF

ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE.
(2) SOME S TATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS.

THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

G. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state

to state.

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