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8 

 

Figure 5a 

 

Fridge Capacity 

D 

E 

F 

G 

H 

J 

K 

60/63qz (mm/in) 

182/7.2 

182/7.2 

365/14.4 

365/14.4 

182/7.2 

182 7.2 

266/10.5 

 

Figure 5b 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

5.2.2

 

Temporary mounting 

 
ARB recommends that the ARB Tie Down Kit be used to mount the fridge to solid 
anchorage points. This kit includes a quick release feature to allow the fridge to be 
quickly and easily released from its mounting position. 
 
 
 

 

Dimensions in mm 

Drain plug 

Base of fridge  

Front of 
fridge freezer 

Mounting 
surface 

C 

A = Thickness of mounting surface 

Rubber mounting foot 

Mounting surface 
of thickness ‘A’ mm 

Mounting bolt 

A 

Summary of Contents for ELEMENTS

Page 1: ...OPERATING AND SERVICE GUIDE 1 EN ...

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Page 3: ...4 4 12 24 V DC wiring requirements 11 6 4 5 12 24V DC power socket 12 6 5 Turning the fridge on or off 13 6 6 Setting the target cabinet temperature 13 6 7 Changing between C and F 13 6 8 Changing transmission channel 14 6 9 Changing control panel brightness 14 6 10 Displaying supply voltage 14 6 11 Electronic lock 15 6 11 1 To activate electronic lock 15 6 11 2 To deactivate electronic lock 15 6 ...

Page 4: ...e is designed to operate on a 12V DC or 24V DC supply from a vehicle boat or caravan It can also be operated from a 100 240V AC mains supply using the inbuilt power inverter CAUTION If you wish to cool medicines please check if the cooling capacity of the fridge is adequate for the purpose 2 SUPPLY DETAILS Your ARB Fridge has been delivered with the following items If any of these items have not b...

Page 5: ...n or tamper with the refrigerant circuit Do not remove or modify any of the electrical components Do not store or transport caustic or solvent based material in the fridge Do not use your fridge if there are visible signs of damage Only have your fridge serviced by an authorised ARB Fridge Service Agent Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appl...

Page 6: ...LH 13 12 24V DC power socket 3 Lid latch x 2 14 Compliance plate and serial number 4 Front carry handle 15 Gas strut 5 Control panel 16 Drain plug 6 Padlock position 17 LED cabinet light 7 Rubber feet x 4 18 Reversible basket 8 Socket for wireless transmitter 19 Secondary cooling cabinet 9 Hinge x 2 20 Primary cooling cabinet 10 Rear carry handle 21 Basket divider 11 Cooling vent RH 1 5 2 3 4 7 8 ...

Page 7: ...ld be considered when choosing a location to install your ARB Fridge A minimum clearance of 50 mm must be maintained on all sides of the fridge Whether the installation is permanent or temporary the fridge must be attached to secure anchorage points The ideal mounting position for the fridge is on a flat horizontal surface If the fridge is subject to sideways angles eg heal on a boat it can withst...

Page 8: ...rface at the point shown in Figure 5a Remove the M6 bolt from the centre of each of the four rubber feet to expose the treaded inserts Ensure that the rubber feet remain in the base of the cabinet Position the fridge on the mounting surface so that the drilled holes line up with the threaded inserts in the cabinet Attach the cabinet to the mounting surface using M6 bolts as shown in figure 5b Do n...

Page 9: ...Tie Down Kit be used to mount the fridge to solid anchorage points This kit includes a quick release feature to allow the fridge to be quickly and easily released from its mounting position Dimensions in mm Drain plug Base of fridge Front of fridge freezer Mounting surface C A Thickness of mounting surface Rubber mounting foot Mounting surface of thickness A mm Mounting bolt A ...

Page 10: ...ed to lift or move the fridge CAUTION The fridge should always be lifted by at least two people using correct lifting techniques 6 3Opening your fridge Your ARB fridge has two over centre lid latches that provide positive closure between the lid the cabinet and the lid seal To open the lid Place your hand under each latch and pull away from body of fridge Once released unhook latches from lid and ...

Page 11: ...with wet hands or while standing on a wet surface CAUTION If you are operating your fridge from a 100 240 V AC supply a residual current circuit breaker must be installed in the circuit ARB advises seeking advice from a qualified technician 6 4 2 Connecting to an engine driven generator Take note of the following points before connecting your fridge to an engine driven generator The generator must...

Page 12: ...that your wiring system is capable of carrying the required load The accessories wiring system in many vehicles is not adequate for such a task ARB recommends that a dedicated wiring circuit be installed to power the fridge This circuit should be as short as practical and be connected directly to the power supply via a 15 Amp fuse The ARB DC wiring kit provides all material for such a circuit For ...

Page 13: ...ween your power source and your fridge The following points should be considered when choosing a location for your fridge auxiliary power socket Position the power socket as close to the fridge as is practical Position the power socket in a convenient location that will allow the user to easily connect and disconnect the plug from the socket Position the power socket in a protected location away f...

Page 14: ...splay current cabinet target temperature Press to increase the target temperature by one degree Press to decrease the target temperature by one degree Continue pressing or until the desired target cabinet temperature is reached After 5 to 6 seconds of inactivity the display will flash and return to displaying the current cabinet temperature NOTE When the target temperature is reached the compresso...

Page 15: ...mation about its installation and use 6 9Changing control panel brightness The brightness of the control panel display on your ARB fridge is adjustable To change the brightness of the control panel display Open lid and turn fridge on Press five times to display Press or to change between the two brightness levels After 5 to 6 seconds of inactivity the display will flash and return to displaying th...

Page 16: ...flash 3 times and return to displaying current cabinet temperature 6 11 2 To deactivate electronic lock Open lid and turn fridge on Press and hold for 3 5 seconds Enter Code Unless otherwise changed the default code is Press or to select After 3 5 seconds of inactivity the display will flash 3 times and return to displaying current cabinet temperature 6 11 3 To lock fridge Turn fridge on and close...

Page 17: ...ge access code Open lid and turn fridge on Press and hold for 3 seconds Enter 4 digit code The default code is Press or to select Wait until is displayed Enter new 4 digit code eg Note single dot on top LH corner to indicate 1st entry will be displayed again Re enter new 4 digit code eg Note two dots on top LH corner to indicate 2nd entry NOTE If new codes are not the same then will display and us...

Page 18: ... unit including compressor will not run The power LED on the control panel will be OFF and the check LED will flash RED The cooling unit will not restart until the voltage level of the battery reaches the restart voltage listed in Table 1 Table 1 BATTERY MONITOR MODE LOW MED HIGH Switch off voltage 12V DC 10 1V 11 4V 11 8V Restart voltage 12V DC 11 1V 12 2V 12 6V Switch off voltage 24V DC 21 5V 24...

Page 19: ...in Figure 11a This allows long items to be laid across the top section of the fridge cabinet The basket can also be repositioned so that the high side of the basket is in the centre of the cabinet as shown in Figure 11b This provides a full height divider between the primary and secondary cooling zones Figure 11a Figure 11b To remove the basket from the cabinet Lift the basket vertically out of th...

Page 20: ...pen the lid of the fridge Grip the drain plug with your fingers Gently lift the drain plug away from the base of the cabinet To refit the drain plug Open the lid of the fridge Locate the tip of the drain plug in the drain Apply gentle pressure to the drain plug so that it slides into the drain The drain plug is correctly located when the lip of the drain plug makes full contact with the base of th...

Page 21: ...in a well ventilated area which is protected from direct sunlight Try to minimise the frequency with which the fridge is opened Do not leave the lid open for longer than necessary Avoid setting the target temperature unnecessarily low Defrost the fridge once ice starts to form 6 19 Defrosting your fridge From time to time ice may form on the inside of your ARB Fridge This can reduce both its inter...

Page 22: ...listed above Figure 15a Figure 15b 6 21 Replacing the cabinet fuse Your fridge is equipped with a fuse that is located in the rear of the cabinet CAUTION Disconnect the fridge from all power sources before replacing the cabinet fuse To replace the cabinet fuse Remove the AC and DC power leads from the power sockets Remove the fuse insert from the rear panel of the fridge as shown in Figure 16 A sm...

Page 23: ...ommends that you clean the outside surfaces on a regular basis to prevent the buildup of dirt and grit In particular ARB recommends that you routinely clean around the hinge mechanisms and the motor surround To clean around the motor surround place the fridge in a well ventilated area and use a vacuum cleaner or a gentle stream of compressed air WARNING Under no circumstances is the motor surround...

Page 24: ...mbient Temperature 16 C to 43 C 70 F to 109 F Weight Nett Kg lb 32 70 Noise dbA 50 Refrigerant R134a g oz 58 2 0 External Dimensions mm in Figure 17a H1 435 17 3 W1 490 19 3 D1 820 32 3 Internal Dimensions mm in Figure 17b H2 332 13 1 H3 144 5 7 W2 355 14 0 D2 477 18 8 D3 633 24 9 Note The maximum cooling capacity is 50 C 122 F below ambient temperature If the ambient temperature is above 32 90 F ...

Page 25: ... the warranty is a Return the ARB Product to the nearest ARB Outlet of contact ARB to arrange a time to bring a vehicle fitted with the ARB Product to an ARB Outlet for inspection Contact details are in paragraph 7 below if further information is required regarding local outlet details b bring proof of purchase of the ARB Product to the ARB Outlet c ARB will review the ARB Product and advise wheth...

Page 26: ... replace if necessary Refer to section 6 21 2 The fridge compressor has stopped operating The power LED is ORANGE 2 1 The fridge has reached the desired target cabinet temperature The fridge is operating correctly No action is required 3 The fridge has stopped operating The power LED is OFF and the RED check LED is flashing 3 1 The internal battery protection system has caused the fridge to switch...

Page 27: ...low the shut down voltage listed in section 6 12 The voltage must be read at the fridge plug as there is normally at least one to two volts lost between the power source battery and the fridge plug The vehicle battery may need replacement or the wiring to the fridge may need to be upgraded Refer to section 6 4 4 for details on wiring requirements 8 The fridge is running too long and is not cooling...

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