Norcold NRF30, NRF45, NRF60 Owner's Manual

PORTABLE 12/24 VOLTS DC

REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER

NRF30
NRF45
NRF60

INSTALLATION AND OWNER’S

MANUAL

Service Information

If service or parts are required, contact the nearest Norcold Service Center. To nd an

authorized Norcold Service Center near you, please telephone the Norcold Customer
Support Dept. at 800-543-1219 (option-1) or visit our web site at www.norcold.com.

Norcold Customer Support Dept.
Telephone : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
Web Site: www.norcold.com

Model No. Serial No.

Printed in China

08/22/2016

Part No. 634244 K

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NORCOLD AC/DC Models - Two Year Limited Warranty

Norcold, Inc. warrants for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase that
Norcold, Inc. will repair or replace its AC/DC refrigerators.

Limitations of Warranty

1. This warranty is the only warranty for Norcold AC/DC refrigerators. This warranty
does not cover glassware, electric light bulbs or replaceable fuses.

2. This warranty does not apply to refrigerators or component parts that have been
subjected to misuse, improper installation, abnormal service, transit damage,

recharging of cooling unit system, accident, re, improper repair, tampering or

abuse.

3. The duration of any implied warranty is limited to two (2) years.

4. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the
above limitation may not apply to you.

Limitations of Remedy

1. The responsibility of Norcold under this or any warranty is limited to the repair or
replacement (at Norcold’s option) of any defective refrigerator or component part.

2. In no event and under no circumstances shall Norcold be responsible for
any other charge whatsoever, including but not limited to charges or claims

for labor, lost business, lost time, lost prots, loss of use, or any kind of

incidental or consequential damages, however denominated or described.

3. Some states do not allow for the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you.

To obtain warranty service, contact Norcold Customer Service at [phone] or
visit our website at www.norcold.com.

Legal Rights

This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may have other legal rights which

vary from state to state.

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Safety Awareness

Read this manual carefully and understand the contents before you install the refrigerator/
freezer.

Be aware of possible safety hazards when you see the safety alert symbol on the
refrigerator/freezer and in this manual. A signal word follows the safety alert symbol and

identies the danger of the hazard. Carefully read the descriptions of these signal words to

fully know their meanings. They are for your safety.

This signal word means a hazard, which if ignored, can cause
dangerous personal injury, death, or much property damage.

This signal word means a hazard, which if ignored, can cause small
personal injury or much property damage.

Model No. and Serial No.

The model number and serial number are on a label which is on the bottom of the
refrigerator/freezer.

General

This portable refrigerator/freezer is to be used in vehicles such your car, boat, trailer, or
camper for the refrigerated or frozen storage of food, drinks, medicines, etc.

The refrigerator/freezer should be placed on a level and solid surface. The compressor
has shock mounts to allow the refrigerator/freezer operation during transit.

Be sure the refrigerator/freezer is not in direct sunlight or near a gas stove, a heater,
or other heat-generating appliances. Avoid placing your refrigerator/freezer in an area
where it could be accidentally splashed or sprayed with water which could enter the
electrical compartment of the refrigerator/freezer.

Your refrigerator/freezer was thoroughly cleaned before shipment from the factory. It is
advisable, however, to clean the interior once more before using. Wipe the interior with a
cloth and warm water. Then wipe with a dry cloth.

Operation

The battery voltage varies with the type of vehicle. Most American cars and boats use a
12 volt system. A 12/24 volt battery with a negative ground is necessary to operate the
refrigerator/freezer. This refrigerator/freezer operates on 12/24 volts DC from a battery in

your car, boat, trailer, camper, etc. The refrigerator/freezer circuitry identies the operating

voltage. The refrigerator/freezer will operate in ambient temperatures of between 14° F
(-10°C) and 109°F (43°C) and in a maximum relative humidity of 90%. The refrigerator/
freezer will also operate continuously at a maximum angle of 20° off of level.

CAUTION

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WARNING

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Never store combustible materials near the refrigerator/freezer.
Storing combustible materials near the refrigerator/freezer creates
a safety hazard and also decreases the ventilation of the cooling
system which decreases the refrigerator/freezer performance.

Do not touch the liner or other metal parts inside the refrigerator/
freezer cabinet with wet hands because they can freeze to the
refrigerator/freezer.

Always disconnect all power sources from the refrigerator/freezer

when doing routine maintenance. Have service work done only by
a qualied service technician.

Start the Refrigerator/freezer

1. Put the square plug end of the DC
power cord into the DC connector of the
refrigerator/freezer (see Art02215).

2. Put the cigarette lighter plug end of the
DC power cord into the cigarette lighter of
the vehicle.

3. Put the power switch in the “ON” position.

4. Put the Low Battery Shut-off Switch in the
desired position.

- Position 3 is the recommended position.

5. When using the AC/DC converter to operate the refrigerator/freezer, make sure that the
Low Battery Shut-off Switch is in either position 1 or 3.

- The refrigerator/freezer will NOT operate if Low Battery Shut-off Switch is in position 2.

12 VDC

off voltage 10.7V - on voltage 11.6V

off voltage 11.6V - on voltage 12.5V

off voltage 10.4V - on voltage 11.3V

Low

Battery

Shut-off

Switch

1

2

3

24 VDC

off voltage 22.6V - on voltage 24.0V

off voltage 24.2V - on voltage 25.2V

off voltage 21.8V - on voltage 23.2V

CAUTION

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WARNING

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WARNING

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ON

OFF

1 2 3

Switch off 10.7 V 11.6V 10.4V

Switch on 11.6V 12.5V 11.3V

12/24V = DC

Art02215