REFRIGERATOR MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST
Read and understand the following maintenance sections.
NOTE: Norcold is not responsible for installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or
maintenance performed by anyone other than a qualified RV dealer or a Norcold
authorized service center.
Have a qualified RV dealer or a authorized service center do these annual safety and maintenance
checks:
• Examine the gas supply lines for leaks. Replace or repair if needed.
• Make sure the propane gas pressure is correct. Adjust if needed.
• Make sure the combustion seal is complete and intact. Replace or repair it if needed.
• Make sure the burner and the burner orifice are clean. Clean if needed.
• Make sure the electrode spark gap is correct. Adjust if needed.
• Make sure the AC and DC voltages are correct. Adjust if needed.
• Make sure the thermocouple tip is clean and secure.
• Make sure the are at the rear of the refrigerator is free of any combustible materials, gasoline,
and other flammable vapors and liquids.
REFRIGERATOR STORAGE
Before the refrigerator is stored for an extended (seasonal) period of time:
• Remove the blackAC power cord from the receptacle and disconnect the DC power wires of
the refrigerator.
• Defrost and clean the interior of the refrigerator.
• Close the doors with the storage latch.
If the refrigerator is stored for an extended period of time, before ignition or start up:
• Make sure there are no obstructions in the burner, the orifice, or the flue.
REFRIGERATOR MAINTENANCE
Gas Flame Appearance:
While in GAS operation, examine the appearance of the gas flame:
• Turn the temperature switch to the COLDEST position.
• Open the lower intake vent.
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CAUTION: The burner box cover can be hot. Wear gloves to avoid burns.
• Open the burner box door and lookat the gas flame.
• The flame should be a darker blue inside and a lighter blue outside and should be a
constant and steady shape.
• If the flame is yellow or has an erratic and unstable shape, contact your dealer or
authorized service center.
• Make sure the flame does not touch the inside of the flue tube.
• If the flame touches the inside of the flue tube, contact your dealer or authorized service
center.
• Close the burner box door.
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