Thetford TRC40, TRC51 Installation And Owner's Manual

12/24 VOLTS DC,120/240 VOLTS

AC REFRIGERATORS

INSTALLATION AND OWNER’S

MANUAL

Service Information

If service or parts are required, contact the nearest Thetford China Service Center.

To nd an authorized Thetford China Service Center near you, please telephone

the Thetford China Customer Support Dept. at [phone]/13801785859 or
visit our web site at www.thetford.cn.

THETFORD CHINA
ROOM 1207
COASTAL BUILDING(EAST BLOCK)
HAI DE SAN DAO/ NANSHAN
SHENZHEN 518059/P.R.CHINA

Telephone:[phone]
Web Site: www.thetford.cn

Model No. Serial No.

Printed in China

04/01/2013

Part No. 636058A

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THETFORD AC/DC Models - One Year Limited Warranty

THETFORD warrants for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase that
THETFORD will repair or replace its AC/DC refrigerators.

Limitations of Warranty

1. This warranty is the only warranty for THETFORD 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 one (1) year.

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 THETFORD under this or any warranty is limited to the repair
or replacement (at THETFORD’s option) of any defective refrigerator or component

part.

2. In no event and under no circumstances shall THETFORD 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 Thetford China Customer Service at +86 755
86272006/13801785859 or visit our website at www.thetford.cn.

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.

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
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 and serial number are on a label which is inside the refrigerator on the
left side and on the cover of this manual.

Operation

This refrigerator is made for refrigerating purposes and operates on a 12/24 volt DC
power supply or 120 volt (60 hertz) / 240 volt (50 hertz) AC power when installed as
written in this manual.

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

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

Always disconnect all power sources from the refrigerator when

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

The refrigerator temperature is controlled by a thermostat. Number “1” is the warmest
and number “5” is the coldest thermostat position. For efcient operation, change the
thermostat according to the types of food stored and the ambient temperature.

If you are not going to use the refrigerator for an extended period of time, put the
thermostat to the “OFF” position (full counterclockwise position).

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Over Heating Shut-off Device Operation

Operating the refrigerator in high ambient temperatures can over heat the cooling unit and
cause premature failure of the compressor.

To protect the cooling unit from over heating, the refrigerator will automatically shut-off
when the temperature of the refrigerator power module is higher than approximately 100°
C (212°F).

The refrigerator will restart when the temperature of the refrigerator power module is lower
than approximately 80°C (176° F).

Cleaning and Defrosting

Defrosting

It is normal for frost to collect on the freezer plate inside the refrigerator. Excess frost
decreases the cooling performance of the refrigerator. Defrost the refrigerator as
necessary.

Do not use sharp objects, a hair dryer, a heat gun, etc. to defrost
the refrigerator. Damage to the interior of the refrigerator can
occur.

- Turn the thermostat to “OFF”.

- Remove all food from the refrigerator.

Defrosting the refrigerator makes excess water inside the refrigerator.

- Put dry towels (etc.) inside the refrigerator to absorb the excess water.

- Put trays of hot water in the freezer until the frost is melted.

- Empty the drip tray.

- Remove the wet towels (etc.) and dry the inside of the refrigerator

- Turn the thermostat to the desired setting.

- Put the drip tray and all food in the refrigerator.

Cleaning

A good time to clean the refrigerator is just after you defrost it.

Clean the inside of the refrigerator as often as necessary to avoid food odors:

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- Remove all food from the refrigerator.

Do not use abrasive cleaners, chemicals, or scouring pads because
they can damage the inside of the refrigerator.

- Wash the inside of the refrigerator and the door gasket with a solution of liquid dish
detergent and warm water.

- Rinse with clean water and dry.

- After cleaning, put a thin coating of petroleum jelly on the hinge side of the gasket to
keep it soft and to prevent it from rolling.

Battery Maintenance

Over cooling drains your battery

When the ambient temperature is between 70° and 90° F, keep the thermostat at the “3“
position to avoid an excessive drain of the battery. When making ice, or storing frozen
foods, turn the thermostat to the coldest setting “5“.

Maintain the battery

If the charge of your battery is not sufcient, the cooling performance of your refrigerator

decreases.

Only use a “quick charger” on the battery if the thermostat is
turned to “OFF”.

Check the Battery charge Level

A fully charged battery will have a specic gravity reading of between 1.260 and 1.280.
The battery voltage is best indicated when the refrigerator is “ON” and the battery charging
system is “OFF”. Charge the battery when the specic gravity reading is less than 1.200.

For your reference

The wiring diagram shown below is recommended for dual battery hookup (See

Art02373)

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