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Upgrade Kit Components

1 - Installation Instructions
1 - Burner Box Gasket
3 - #8 Hex SD Screws
4 - Screws (#6 x 3/8")
2 - Metal Screw (#6 x 1 1/4")
1 - 6" Red Wire w/3" Jumper
1 - 6" Yellow Wire
1 - 7" Red Wire
1 - Spade Terminal Connector (Double 45)
1 - #11 Burner Orifice (Red Dot)
1 - Burner Heat Shield
1 - 1.0 AMP Fuse
1 - 1.0 AMP Fuse Label

 

1 - DC Fuse Holder
1 - Plastic Fuse Cover
1 - 12 Volt DC Fan (With Brackets and wire extensions)
1 - 12 Volt DC Thermostat (Fan)
1 - 20" Red Wire
1 - Exhaust Flexible Vent Tube w/Insulation
1 - Wiring Diagram Label

Tools Required

1 - Pliers
1 - Tin Snips
1 - Screw Gun with Phillips Head or Phillips Screwdriver
1 - 1/4" Hex Head Driver
1 - Volt Ohmmeter
1 - 7/16" Open End-Wrench
1 - 1/2" Open End-Wrench
1 - 5/8" Open End-Wrench
1 - Manometer
1 - 3/8" Power Drill
1 - 3/32" Drill Bit
1 - 1/16" Drill Bit

Specifications

Installation of the upgrade kit will change the rating specifications for the LP gas mode. The

specifications are as follows:

LP Gas Mode:   925 BTU/Hr. input;    11" W.C. Gas Supply;    .011" Orifice (LP11)

Time Allowance

The time allotted to upgrade the refrigerator is 2.0 hours. The allotted time is to be multiplied

by the service facility prevailing shop labor rate. The time allowance includes diagnostic times,
upgrade kit installation, refrigerator removal and re-installation, and gas leak test.

NOTE: A gas leak test is required when gas connections, either the main supply line or

the refrigerator gas components, have been disconnected.

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Summary of Contents for 3163G

Page 1: ...in the gas mode should operate their refrigerator on AC or DC until the upgrade kit is installed All product upgrades are to be completed by an authorized dealer or service center The refrigerator mod...

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Page 3: ...Figure 1 Before Upgrade Figure 2 After Upgrade 1...

Page 4: ...ex Head Driver 1 Volt Ohmmeter 1 7 16 Open End Wrench 1 1 2 Open End Wrench 1 5 8 Open End Wrench 1 Manometer 1 3 8 Power Drill 1 3 32 Drill Bit 1 1 16 Drill Bit Specifications Installation of the upg...

Page 5: ...ove the monitor panel located directly above the refrigerator by removing 6 retaining screws CAUTION It is not necessary to disconnect wiring from the monitor panel Pull panel forward and away from th...

Page 6: ...ches when connecting or disconnecting gas fittings 12 Remove the three 3 screws securing the vent cover to the vehicle s exterior surface See Figure 3 13 Remove the two 2 screws securing the inner dis...

Page 7: ...the refrigerator Remove the access panel at the rear of the cabinet This will allow access to the refrigerator s vent air intake and exhaust piping Note Observe the routing of the existing flexible p...

Page 8: ...st removed 4 Install the orifice received Red Dot with the upgrade kit by reversing the above procedures CAUTION Do not over tighten the orifice or the burner tube connections Over tightening these co...

Page 9: ...st be ordered Call 1 800 543 1219 to place order 11 Re attach the burner box to the cooling unit Insure the gasket remains around the flange of the burner box Burner Shield Installation Rialta and Eur...

Page 10: ...ng a phillips screwdriver remove the screw securing the single 45 terminal Remove and discard the terminal Attach the supplied double 45 spade terminal with the screw just removed 3 Re attach the whit...

Page 11: ...Connect the 3 pigtail to the 1 amp fuse holder Connect the remaining end to the 12 volt DC terminal of the terminal block Modify Wiring of the Refrigerator Electrical Circuit Reference Figures 1 2 11...

Page 12: ...e two fan wires are not constricted in any way 4 Insert the two 1 1 4 screws provided with this kit through the clearance holes of the fan assembly A and into the pilot holes in the mounting support b...

Page 13: ...drilled in Step 2 5 Insert the two 6 x 3 8 screws provided with the kit through the clearance holes of the thermostat and into the pilot holes in the cooling units condenser fins 6 Tighten screws to...

Page 14: ...the Ohmmeter in the Ohms mode Connect the ohmmeter leads to the AC input terminals on the terminal block 5 With the thermostat in the start position the ohmmeter should measure an open circuit in all...

Page 15: ...follows Exhaust Pipe This pipe is insulated and connects to the flue tube of the cooling unit Route and connect to the bottom opening of the vent terminal housing Intake Pipe This pipe is not insulate...

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