Thetford 6100 User Manual

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING

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INSTRUCTIONS

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WARNING Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual. For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.

FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquid in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

FOR YOUR SAFETY If you smell gas:

1. Open windows

2. Do not touch any electrical switches

3. Extinguish any open flame

4. Immediately call your gas supplier

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..................................19

Failure Of Refrigerator........................................20

Replacement Parts............................................21

Wirin

Pictorials ................................................22

Warrant

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

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

and User Instructions.......................16

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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.: 618483B (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.

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.

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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

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-

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-

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

Keep 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

erator and the surrounding area clear

e .

erator directly on carpeting.

at least the full

erator.

and free of combustible materials, other flammable materials.

Note: These appliances are not approved for

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

Natural Gas, Butane, etc.).

els

erator intended use.

asoline, and

refrigerator. The

ned. Refer to this

proce-

uipped for LP gas

other fu-

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

Certified

Upper Side

Exhaust

6052, 6053

617485

TABLE 1 DIMENSIONS

INCHES) for Vent Kits 2, 3, and 4

Kit Number

Certified Lower

Vent Door

615998 616009 616010 617778

Cut - Out Dimension (inches

Roof Jack Lower Intake Vent Approved

Part No. T

pe Length Width Height Width Radius

Models

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 617485 Upper Side

vent

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

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

Models

652, 653

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Optimum Installation - Figure 1

ure 1

Condenser

source of

ected heat

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

4. 0 - 1 inch at rear of the refri

erator.

5. 0 inch clearance at bottom of refri

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

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.

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 6052, 6053, 652, and 653 ONLY Figure 5 and 6

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. See Table 1 for vent dimensions,

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

See Figure 3 when clearance exceeds 1

inch

5. Intake face on which the refri

6. O inch clearance at bottom of refri

lower) vent installed flush with the sur-

of hot air above the refrigera-

era-

erator is mounted.

erator.

Figure 4

Figure 5

1 2

50 1/2 " for upper side vent openin

Top and Side Wall Clearance

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.

Figure 6

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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 Electric al

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 and behind the bottom hin screws provided. Refer to Fi

, slide the refrigerator partially into the en-

flange by maneuvering it under

erator. After removing the

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

positioned in the

flange. Install

e and secure with the

ure 7.

Do not omit in-

Cut-Out Dimensions

The refrigerators certified for built installation and

uires cut-out dimensions as indicated in Table 2

below.

TABLE 2 REFRIGERATOR CUT-OUT OPENINGS

Model

662,3

6162,3

682,3

6182,3

652,3

6052,3

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

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

INCHES

Depth

24 24 24 24 24 24

Figure 7

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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Thetford 6100 User Manual

Contents

Safety Precautions

VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS