Norcold N109XXX, N109X, N109XIM, X109XIMXX Installation Manual
Installation Manual
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For N109X and N109XXX models: 10 cu.ft., 2-way R.V. refrigerators.
For N109XIM and N109XIMXX models: 10 cu.ft., 2-way R.V. refrigerators with ice maker.
The letter “X”, in the model numbers above, stands for a letter or numeral which means a
refrigerator option.
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance
can cause personal injury or property damage. Refer to this manual.
For assistance or additional information, contact a qualied installer,
service agency, or the gas supplier.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable 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 ame.
4. Immediately call your gas supplier.
WARNING: DO NOT install this refrigerator in below deck marine applications. Do not install this refrigerator in a xed 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
explosive propane gas fumes to be in the living area and/or to be below deck.
English
NORCOLD, Inc.
P.O. Box 4248
Sidney, OH 45365-4248
Part No. 630768B (5-09)
Table of Contents
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Safety Instructions
Safety Awareness .........................................................................2
Safety Instructions ........................................................................2
Certication and Code Requirements...........................................3
Ventilation Requirements..............................................................3
Key Refrigerator Dimensions........................................................4
Assemble the Enclosure for the Refrigerator................................4
Install the Lower and Upper Vents................................................4
Reverse the Door Swing-Nonmetal Doors (optional) ...................6
Reverse the Door Swing-Metal Doors (optional) ..........................7
Install the Decorative Door panels (nonmetal door models).........9
Install the Refrigerator .................................................................. 9
Connect the Ice Maker (N109XIM, and N109XIMXX models)......9
Connect the water supply line ............................................... 9
Connect the Electrical Components ........................................... 10
Connect the 120 volts AC supply ........................................ 10
Connect the 12 volts DC supply ..........................................10
Connect the Propane Gas Components.....................................10
Connect the propane gas supply system ............................ 11
Examine the gas supply system for leaks ........................... 11
Ignition and Start Up ................................................................... 11
Ignition and start up ............................................................. 11
Do a test of the gas safety valve ......................................... 12
Shut down ...........................................................................12
Fault Codes ............................................................................... 13
Safety Awareness
Read this manual carefully and understand the contents before
you install 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 identies 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 refrigerator is not approved for use as a free standing
refrigerator. It is equipped for the use of propane gas only
and can not be changed to use any other fuels (natural
gas, butane, etc.).
- Incorrect installation, adjustment, alteration, or
maintenance of this refrigerator can cause personal injury,
property damage, or both.
- Obey the instructions in this manual to install intake and
exhaust vents.
- Do not install the refrigerator directly on carpet. Put the
refrigerator on a metal or wood panel that extends the full
width and depth of the refrigerator.
- Do not allow anything to touch the refrigerator cooling
system.
- Propane gas can ignite and cause an explosion that can
result in property damage, personal injury, or death. Do
not smoke or create sparks. Do not use an open ame
to examine the propane gas supply line for leaks. Always
use two wrenches to tighten or loosen the propane gas
supply line connections.
- Make sure the electrical installation obeys all applicable
codes. See “Certication and Code Requirements”
section.
- Do not bypass or change the refrigerator’s electrical
components or features.
- Do not spray liquids near electrical outlets, connections, or
the refrigerator components. Many liquids are electrically
conductive and can cause a shock hazard, electrical
shorts, and in some cases re.
WARNING: This signal word means a hazard, which if
ignored, can cause dangerous personal injury, death, or
much property damage.
CAUTION: This signal word means a hazard, which if
ignored, can cause small personal injury or much property
damage.
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- 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 ame. 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, use caution and wear cut resistant gloves.
Certication and Code Requirements
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Art01290
This refrigerator is certied by CSA International as meeting the
latest edition of ANSI Z21.19 / CSA 1.4 standards for installation
in mobile homes or recreational vehicles.
The refrigerator must be installed in accordance with this
“Installation Manual” in order for the Norcold limited warranty
to be in effect. In addition, the installation must conform to the
following, as applicable:
In the United States and Canada:
- Local codes, or in the absence of local codes, the National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, the Natural Gas
and Propane installation Code, CSA B149.1, ANSI A119.2
Recreational Vehicles Code, and CSA Z240 RV Series,
Recreational Vehicles.
- A manufactured home (mobile home) installation must
conform with the Manufactured Home Construction and
Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 [formerly the
Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety,
Title 24 (part 280), and the current CSA Z240.4, Gas-
equipped Recreational Vehicles and Mobile Housing.
- If an external power source is utilized, the appliance, when
installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with
local codes or, in the absence of local codes, the National
Electrical code, and ANSI/NFPA 70, or the Canadian
Electrical Code, CSA C22.2. Parts 1 and 2.
All propane gas supply piping and ttings must obey local, state,
and national codes about type and size. These components
must also obey the current NFPA 501C section 2-4, and in
Canada with the current CAN 1-6.10 Standard.
Ventilation Requirements
WARNING: The completed installation must:
- Make sure there is sufcient intake of fresh air for
combustion.
- Make sure the living space is completely isolated from
the combustion system of the refrigerator.
- Make sure there is complete and unrestricted ventilation
of the ue exhaust which, in gas mode, can produce
carbon monoxide. The breathing of carbon monoxide
fumes can cause dizziness, nausea, or in extreme
cases, death.
- Make sure the refrigerator is completely isolated from its
heat generating components through the correct use of
bafes and panel construction.
Certied installation needs one lower intake vent and one upper
exhaust vent. Install the vents exactly as written in this manual.
Any other installation method voids both the certication and the
factory warranty of the refrigerator.
The bottom of the opening for the lower intake vent, which is also
the service access door, must be even with or immediately below
the oor level. This allows any leaking propane gas to escape to
the outside and not to collect at oor level.
CSA International certication allows the refrigerator to have
zero (0) inch minimum clearance at the sides, rear, top, and
bottom. While there are no maximum clearances specied for
certication, the following maximum clearances are necessary for
correct refrigerator performance:
Bottom 0 inch min. 0 inch max.
Each Side 0 inch min 1/2 inch max.
Top 0 inch min. 1/4 inch max.
Rear 0 inch min. 1 inch max.
These clearances plus the lower and upper vents cause the
natural air draft that is necessary for good refrigeration. Cooler
air comes in through the lower vent, goes up around the
refrigerator coils where it removes the excess heat from the
refrigerator components, and goes out through the upper vent. If
this air ow is blocked or decreased, the refrigerator will not cool
correctly.
Each NORCOLD model is certied by CSA International for
correct ventilation. Install only the certied vents that are listed in
this manual.
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Key Refrigerator Dimensions
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These key refrigerator dimensions are for your reference as
necessary (See Art01735).
Refrigerator cabinet width w/o trim - 23.47 in. max. ..................... 1
Refrigerator width overall w/ trim - 24.8 in. ...................................2
Refrigerator cabinet to side trim - 0.84 in. ....................................3
Refrigerator cabinet height w/o trim - 59.85 in. max. .................... 4
Refrigerator height overall w/ trim - 62.0 in...................................5
Refrigerator cabinet to top/bottom trim - 1.13 in. ..........................6
Enclosure wall to hinges - 3.10 in. ................................................ 7
Refrigerator cabinet to center of handles - 40.5 in. ......................8
2. Install the lower intake vent (See Art01602):
NOTE: The lower intake vent is also the service access opening
for the components on the rear of the refrigerator.
WARNING: Make sure the bottom of the opening of the
lower intake vent is even with or immediately below the
oor level. This allows any leaking propane gas to escape
to the outside and not to collect at oor level.
- Make sure the bottom of the opening of the lower intake vent
[9] is even with or immediately below the oor level.
- Align the lower intake vent vertically below the coils [10] and
the condenser [11] of the refrigerator.
Assemble the Enclosure for the Refrigerator
1. Make sure the enclosure is 59.88 - 60.01 inches high x 23.50
- 23.63 inches wide x 24 inches deep.
2. Make sure the oor is solid and level.
- The oor must be metal or a wood panel and extend the full
width and depth of the enclosure.
- The oor must be able to support the weight of the
refrigerator and its contents.
3. Make sure there are no adjacent heat sources such as a
furnace vent, a hot water heater vent, etc.
4. If there is more than 1/2 inch between either side of the
refrigerator and the inside of the enclosure:
- Fill the space with berglass insulation or add a bafe to
eliminate the excess clearance.
- Make sure that the rear of the batt-type insulation is
between 18 - 19 inches from the face of the enclosure.
- Securely attach the batt-type insulation to the enclosure
so that it remains in this position during refrigerator
installation, if it becomes wet, and in windy conditions.
Install the Lower and Upper Vents
1. Using the following chart, decide which vents and rough opening (RO) sizes to use:
Certied Vent P/N RO Height RO Width
Upper Roof 622293 N/A N/A
Exhaust Cap
3. Install the upper exhaust vent:
CAUTION: Make sure that no sawdust, insulation, or
other construction debris is on the refrigerator or in the
enclosure. Debris can cause a combustion hazard and
prevent the refrigerator from operating correctly.
NOTE: Tighten the screws of the upper roof exhaust cap to
10 inch-pounds max. Also make sure that the air ow
around the upper roof exhaust cap is not blocked or
decreased by other roof mounted features such as a
luggage carrier, an air conditioner, a solar panel, etc.
- If the design of the vehicle allows, install the roof exhaust
vent [12] directly above the condenser [11] of the refrigerator
(See Art01676):
- Install a bafe [13] to prevent stagnant hot air in the area
[14] above the refrigerator.
- Make sure there is less than 1/4 inch clearance [15]
between the bafe and the top of the refrigerator.
- Make sure the bafe is the full width of the inside of
the enclosure.
- If the design of the vehicle does not allow you to install the
roof exhaust vent directly above the condenser [11] of the
refrigerator (See Art01677):
- Align the roof exhaust vent [12] above the condenser
[11] of the refrigerator and move it inboard as necessary.
- Install two bafes [13] to prevent stagnant hot air in the
area [14] above the refrigerator.
- Make sure the bafes are the full width of the inside
of the enclosure.
- Make sure that the bafes are no more than 45°
from vertical [20].
Upper Roof 616319 24 in. 5 1/4 in.
Exhaust Vent
Upper Exhaust 621156 13 3/4 in. 21 1/2 in.
& Lower Intake
Plastic
Lower Square 616010 9 3/4 in. 19 3/8 in.
Corner Intake
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- Put one bafe between the top rear edge of the
refrigerator and the inside edge of the upper
exhaust vent opening.
- Put the other bafe between the outside edge of the
upper exhaust vent opening and the side wall of the
vehicle.
- If the depth of the enclosure is 24 inches or more and is less
than 25 inches, no bafes are necessary at the rear of the
enclosure.
- If the design of the vehicle does not allow you to install a roof
exhaust vent, install an upper side-wall exhaust vent.
NOTE: The refrigerator is 23.7 in. min. to 24.0 in. max. from
the rear of the breaker to the rear of the condenser
[22] and 54.1 in. min. to 54.4 in. max. from the bottom
of the refrigerator to the bottom of the refrigerator
condenser [23] (See Art01678).
- Install the upper side-wall exhaust vent [24] (See
Art01679 and Art01680).
- If the depth of the enclosure is 25 inches or more and is
less than 26 inches, add two bafes [16] to the rear of the
enclosure (See Art01676 and Art01677).
- Put one bafe 18 inches to 18 1/2 inches above the
bottom of the enclosure [17] (4 1/4 inches to 4 3/4
inches above the top of the lower intake vent opening
REF) [18] .
- Put the other bafe at the lowest edge of the condenser
[11] of the refrigerator.
- Make sure that the bafes are 1 inch or less [19]
from the coils [10] and condenser [11] of the
refrigerator.
- Make sure that the bafes are the full width of the
inside of the enclosure.
- If the depth of the enclosure is more than 26 inches, install
a wood or an aluminum or galvanized sheet solid box
bafe [21] in the rear of the enclosure (See Art01681 and
Art01682).
- Make sure that the bottom of the solid box bafe is
18 inches to 18 1/2 inches above the bottom of the
enclosure [17] (4 1/4 inches to 4 3/4 inches above the
top of the lower intake vent opening REF) [18] .
- Make sure that the back of the solid box bafe is
perpendicular to the bottom of the enclosure.
- Make sure the distance [25] from the bottom of the
enclosure to the top of the rough opening for the
upper exhaust vent is at least 62 inches.
- Align the upper exhaust vent horizontally above the
lower intake vent [9] of the refrigerator.
- To prevent stagnant hot air in the area above the
refrigerator, install an aluminum or galvanized steel
sheet bafe [13] between the top of the refrigerator
and the top of the upper exhaust vent.
- Make sure there is less than 1/4 inch clearance
between the bafe and the top of the
refrigerator [16] and that the bafe overlaps the
refrigerator 1 inch or less.
- Make sure that the bafe is against the wall of
the vehicle at the top of the upper exhaust vent
and 1/4 inch or less from the top of the opening
for the upper exhaust vent [15].
- Make sure the bafe is the full width of the
inside of the enclosure
- When using an upper side-wall exhaust vent:
- If the depth of the enclosure is more than 24 inches
and less than 26 inches [27], install a bent aluminum
or galvanized steel sheet bafe [26] to the rear of the
enclosure (See Art01679).
- Make sure that the back of the solid box bafe is either
against the top of the enclosure or against the angled
bafe [13] (depending on the vehicle design).
- Make sure that the solid box bafe is one inch or
less [19] from the coils [10] and condenser of the
refrigerator.
- Make sure that the solid box bafe is the full width
of the inside of the enclosure.
- Make sure that the bend of the bafe is the full width
of the inside of the enclosure.
- Make sure that the bend of the bafe is ush with
the bottom edge of the upper intake vent door
frame.
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- Make sure that the top edge of the bafe is
between 1/4 inch [213] below the condenser and 1
1/2 inches above the bottom of the condenser and
that there is 1/4 inch or less clearance [15] between
the rear of the condenser and the bafe.
- For the best cooling performance, the bafe
should be 1/4 inch below the bottom of the
condenser.
- If the depth of the enclosure is more than 26 inches [27],
install a wood or an aluminum or galvanized steel sheet
solid box bafe [21] between the lower intake vent and
the upper exhaust vent (See Art01680).
- Pull the door latch and remove each door from the
refrigerator.
- Remove and save the lower hinge pin [5] from each hinge.
3. Remove the upper mounting ange and the lower mounting
ange (See Art01683):
- Remove and save the four screws [41] from the upper
mounting ange [210] and from the lower mounting ange
[211].
4. Change the position of the cabinet hinges and the strike plate
(See Art00983 and Art01685):
- Make sure that the solid box bafe is the full width
of the inside of the enclosure.
- Make sure that the bottom of the solid box bafe is
18 inches to 18 1/2 inches above the bottom of the
enclosure [17] (4 1/4 inches to 4 3/4 inches above
the top of the lower intake vent opening REF) [18] .
- Make sure that the back of the solid box bafe is
perpendicular to the bottom of the enclosure.
- Make sure that the horizontal top of the solid box
bafe is even with the bottom edge of the upper
exhaust vent [24].
- Make sure that the vertical top edge of the bafe is
between 1/4 inch [213] below the condenser [3] and
1 1/2 inches above the bottom of the condenser.
- Make sure that there is 1/4 inch or less clearance
[15] between the rear of the condenser and the
bafe.
Reverse the Door Swing-Nonmetal Doors
(optional)
- Remove and save the screws from the strike plate [65a].
- Remove and save the top and bottom of the three screws
[41] that are beside the strike plate.
- Do not remove the center screw.
- Put each of the outside cabinet hinges [250a] on the other
side of the refrigerator [250b].
- Make sure that the offset of these hinges is positioned
down on upper cabinet hinge and up on the lower
cabinet hinge.
- Attach each of these hinges with screws.
- Remove and save the screws from the center cabinet hinges
[251a].
- Reverse each center hinge and put on the other side of the
refrigerator [251b].
- Attach each of these hinges with screws.
- Remove and save the screw [41] from the front box [68] (See
Art00983).
- Pull the front box away from the refrigerator and out from
under the controls [69].
This refrigerator has cabinet hinges that allow you to change the
direction the door opens by moving the hinges on a diagonal to
the opposite side. Reverse the door swing before installing the
refrigerator in the vehicle.
1. Pull off both the upper [40] and lower [128] trim pieces if they
are already installed (See Art01688 and Art01689).
2. Remove the doors (See Art01731):
- Remove the storage bins from the doors.
NOTE: Do not mix the upper and lower hinge pins because
they are different.
- Remove and save the upper hinge pin [63] from each door.
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- Reverse the front box and put it on the opposite side of the
controls.
- Attach the front box to the refrigerator with the screw [41] that
was removed before.
- Put the strike plate on the opposite side of the refrigerator
[65b].
- Put the two screws [41] into the holes that are beside the
strike plate.
5. Change the position of the door handles (See Art01727):
- Remove the screw(s) [41] and door handle [10] from each
door.
- Reverse each door handle and put the lower door handle on
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the upper door and the upper door handle on the lower door.
- Attach each door handle with the screws.
6. Install the upper mounting ange and the lower mounting
ange in the original positions (See Art01683):
WARNING: Make sure that both foam pads [212]
remain in position on each mounting ange to complete
the combustion seal. If the seal is not complete, exhaust
fumes can be present in the living area of the vehicle. The
breathing of exhaust fumes can cause dizziness, nausea,
or in extreme cases, death.
- Make sure that both foam pads [212] remain in position on
each mounting ange to complete the combustion seal.
Reverse the Door Swing-Metal Doors
(optional)
This refrigerator has door hinges that allow you to change the
direction the door opens by moving the hinges on a diagonal to
the opposite side. Reverse the door swing before installing the
refrigerator in the vehicle.
1. Pull off both the upper [40] and lower [128] trim pieces if they
are already installed (See Art01688 and Art01689).
2. Remove the doors (See Art01684):
- Remove the storage bins from the doors.
- Remove and save both hinge pins [71] from each door.
- Attach the upper mounting ange [210] and the lower
mounting ange [211] with four screws [41].
NOTE: The lower mounting ange has more bends than the
upper mounting ange.
- Securely tighten the screws.
7. Reinstall the doors (See Art01731):
- Turn the lower hinge pins into the lower cabinet hinges [67].
NOTE: To prevent damage to the threads of the hinge pins,
turn the hinge pins by hand until tight and then tighten
with a screwdriver.
CAUTION: Apply Loctite removable thread locker (blue)
to the threads of the hinge screws before assembly to
prevent loosening during use. Do not allow Loctite to
contact any of the plastic surfaces of the refrigerator
because it can damage those surfaces.
- Put each door down onto the lower hinge pin.
- Align the holes in the upper hinges and hold in this position.
- Turn the upper hinge pin into the upper hinge [66] of each
door.
- Tighten the hinge pins.
- Put the storage bins in the doors.
8. To install the upper and lower trim pieces refer to the “Install
the Refrigerator” section of this manual.
- Remove and save both hinge bushings [74] from each door.
- Pull the door latch and remove each door away from the
refrigerator.
3. Remove the upper mounting ange and the lower mounting
ange (See Art01683):
- Remove and save the four screws [41] from the upper
mounting ange [212] and from the lower mounting ange
[211].
4. Change the position of the cabinet hinges and the strike plate
(See Art00983 and Art01685):
- Remove and save the screws from the strike plate [65a].
- Remove and save the top and bottom of the three screws
[41] that are beside the strike plate.
- Do not remove the center screw.
- Remove and save the screws [41] from the outside cabinet
hinges [250a].
- Put each of these hinges on the other side of the refrigerator
[250b].
- Make sure that the offset of these hinges is positioned
down on upper cabinet hinge and up on the lower
cabinet hinge.
- Attach each of these hinges with screws.
- Remove and save the screws from the center cabinet hinges
[251a].
- Reverse each center hinge and put on the other side of the
refrigerator [251b].
- Attach each of these hinges with screws.
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- Remove and save the screw [41] from the front box [68] (See
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Art00983).
6. Install the upper mounting ange and the lower mounting
ange in the original positions (See Art01683):
- Pull the front box away from the refrigerator and out from
under the controls [69].
- Reverse the front box and put it on the opposite side of the
controls.
- Attach the front box to the refrigerator with the screw [41] that
was removed before.
- Put the strike plate on the opposite side of the refrigerator
[65b].
- Put the two screws into the holes that are beside the strike
plate.
5. Change the position of the door handles and the door hinges
(See Art01695 and Art00985):
- Remove the plastic cap that is opposite the upper hinge of
the upper door.
- Remove the cap screw [72] from the door handle [70] and
the door hinges [73].
- Remove the round head screw(s) [41] and door handle from
each door.
- Remove the upper hinge of each door.
- Put each of these hinges on the other side of the door as the
lower hinge.
- Attach each of these hinges with the cap screws that were
removed from the other side.
- The recommended torque for each cap screw [72] is 35
in.-lbs.
- Remove the lower hinge of each door.
WARNING: Make sure that both foam pads [212]
remain in position on each mounting ange to complete
the combustion seal. If the seal is not complete, exhaust
fumes can be present in the living area of the vehicle. The
breathing of exhaust fumes can cause dizziness, nausea,
or in extreme cases, death.
- Make sure that both foam pads [212] remain in position on
each mounting ange to complete the combustion seal.
- Attach the upper mounting ange [210] and the lower
mounting ange [211] with four screws [41].
NOTE: The lower mounting ange has more bends than the
upper mounting ange.
- Securely tighten the screws.
7. Reinstall the doors (See Art01684):
- Make sure each hinge bushing [74] is in the correct position.
- Put each hinge bushing into the bottom side of each
door hinge.
- Put each door in the position on the refrigerator.
NOTE: To prevent damage to the threads of the hinge pins,
turn the hinge pins by hand until tight and then tighten
with a screwdriver.
CAUTION: Apply Loctite removable thread locker (blue)
to the threads of the hinge screws before assembly to
prevent loosening during use. Do not allow Loctite to
contact any of the plastic surfaces of the refrigerator
because it can damage those surfaces.
- Align the hinges and put the hinge pins [71] into each door
hinge.
- Put each of these hinges on the other side of the door as the
upper hinge.
- Attach each of these hinges with the cap screws that were
removed from the other side.
- Reverse each door handle and put the lower door handle on
the upper door and the upper door handle on the lower door.
- Attach each door handle with a cap screw [72] and two
screws [41].
- Put the plastic cap into the hole that is opposite the upper
hinge of the upper door.
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- Tighten the hinge pins.
- Put the storage bins in the doors.
8. To install the upper and lower trim pieces refer to the “Install
the Refrigerator” section of this manual.
Install Decorative Door Panels (non-metal
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door models)
NOTE: The doors are made to accept decorative panels. The
decorative panels must be 3/16 inch or less in thickness.
Install the decorative door panels in the refrigerator
doors before installing the refrigerator in the vehicle.
- Make an upper door panel that is 21 19/32 inches wide x 14
17/32 inches high.
- Make a lower door panel that is 21 19/32 inches wide x 38
5/8 inches high.
- Pull the panel retainer [37] off each door (See Art00965).
- Push the decorative door panel [38] into the slots of the door
[39].
- Push each panel retainer into the slot on the edge of the
door.
- Align the tabs of each trim piece with the rectangular holes of
each mounting ange.
- Push the lower trim piece [128] onto the front of the lower
mounting ange [211] until you feel both ends engage and
hear a “snap” sound.
- Push the upper trim piece [40] onto the front of the upper
mounting ange [210] until you feel both ends engage and
hear a “snap” sound.
- Put screws through mounting ange on the rear of the
refrigerator and into the oor.
Connect the Ice Maker
(N109XIM, and N109XIMXX models)
The ice maker is assembled to the refrigerators at the factory as
optional equipment. If the refrigerator does not have a factory
installed ice maker, one can not be added to the refrigerator at a
later time.
Install the Refrigerator
1. Put the refrigerator in position (See Art01687, Art01688, and
Art01689):
WARNING: Make sure the combustion seal [28] is not
broken, is completely around the refrigerator mounting
anges, and is between the mounting anges and the
wall of the enclosure If the seal is not complete, exhaust
fumes can be present in the living area of the vehicle. The
breathing of exhaust fumes can cause dizziness, nausea,
or in extreme cases, death.
NOTE: Be careful when you put the refrigerator into position.
The refrigerator has vacuum insulating panels. If
punctured, these panels lose insulation value which
decreases the cooling performance of the refrigerator.
- Push the refrigerator completely into the enclosure.
- Put two mounting screws [41] through the lower mounting
ange on the front of the refrigerator and into the enclosure
wall.
- Put two mounting screws [41] through the upper mounting
ange on the front of the refrigerator and into the enclosure
wall.
2. Install the upper and lower trim pieces:
NOTE: These trim pieces are not the same. Make sure that
the notch [20] in the upper and lower trim pieces t around
the upper and lower cabinet hinge.
The refrigerator installer must connect a cold water supply line
to the solenoid valve at the rear of the refrigerator. The following
are necessary to connect the icemaker:
- 1/4 in. OD copper tubing for the water supply line.
OR
- 1/4 in. OD plastic tubing for the water supply line.
- 1/4 in. shut off valve in the water supply line. This should be
easily accessible through the lower intake vent.
Connect the water supply line:
Install a 1/4 in. OD water supply line [43] from the water shut off
valve of the vehicle to the solenoid water valve [44] at the rear of
the refrigerator (See Art01014):
NOTE: A brass compression nut [45], a brass sleeve, a plastic
sleeve [46] , and a brass insert [47] are supplied and
attached to the rear of the refrigerator (See Art01755).
- Put the compression nut and then the sleeve onto the water
supply line [43].
- For copper tubing, use the brass sleeve.
- For plastic tubing, use the plastic sleeve [46].
- For plastic tubing with .040 in. wall thickness, also use
the brass insert [47].
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- Flush the water supply line until the water is clear.
!!!
Connect the 12 volts DC supply:
- Put the tubing into the water valve until it is against the stop
of the adapter.
- Tighten the compression nut by hand (hard nger tight).
- Using two wrenches, tighten the compression nut 1 ½ to 2
turns.
- Open the water shut off valve of the vehicle.
- Examine the connections for leaks.
Connect the Electrical Components
AC Operation 120 volts AC voltage
(132 volts max. - 108 volts min.)
12 volts DC control voltage
(15.4 volts max. - 10.5 volts min.)
This refrigerator operates on these electrical sources. Operation
out of these limits may damage the refrigerator’s electrical circuit
parts and will void the warranty.
WARNING: The rear of the refrigerator cooling system
has hot surfaces and sharp surfaces that can damage
electrical wiring. Make sure that there is a good clearance
between all electrical wiring and the cooling system of
the refrigerator. Position any electrical wiring within the
refrigerator enclosure opposite the burner side of the
refrigerator. Do not put any electrical wiring through the
roof exhaust vent. Failure to correctly position electrical
wiring can result in electrical shock or re.
As the distance from the vehicle battery to the refrigerator
increases, the correct AWG wire size and fuse size also
increases. If the wire size is too small for the distance, a voltage
drop occurs.
1. Determine the min. wire size and the max. fuse size to use:
WARNING: If you use an incorrect wire size and/or fuse
size, electrical re can result.
- Use a minimum of 18 AWG wire and a maximum 6 Amp fuse.
- If the wire size is larger than the min. size, use the correct
fuse per RVIA A119.2 standard or local codes.
2. Install a fuse in DC power supply wires between the battery
and the refrigerator:
- Put fuse as close to the battery as possible.
3. Connect the DC power supply wires (See Art00966):
- Attach a 1/4 inch Quick Connect terminal to each DC power
supply wire.
NOTE: Do not use the chassis of the refrigerator or the vehicle
frame as one of the conductors. Attach the DC power
supply wires only to the battery and the power board
[49] of the refrigerator.
- Push the positive DC power wire [50] onto the power board
terminal that is marked 12VDC.
- Push the DC ground wire [51] onto the power board terminal
that is marked GND.
Connect the 120 volts AC supply:
WARNING: Connect the AC power cord(s) only to a
grounded three-prong receptacle. Do not remove the
round ground prong from any of the AC power cords. Do
not use a two prong adapter or an extension cord with
any of the AC power cords. Operation of the refrigerator
without correct ground can cause dangerous electrical
shock or death if you are touching the metal parts of the
refrigerator.
Put the AC power cord(s) into a grounded three-prong receptacle:
- Make sure the receptacle is positioned within easy reach of
the lower intake vent.
- Make sure the power cord(s) does not touch the burner
cover, the ue pipe, or any hot component that could
damage the insulation of the power cord.
- Make sure each DC power supply wire is on the correct
polarity terminal.
Connect the Propane Gas Components
This refrigerator operates on propane gas at a pressure of 11
inches Water Column Propane.
The controls operate on 12 volts DC (10.5 volts min. - 15.4 volts
max.). Operation out of these limits can damage the refrigerator
electrical circuit parts and will void the warranty
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