Owner’s Manual 10
Safety Instructions
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 identifies the danger of the
hazard. Carefully read the descriptions of these signal words to
fully know their meanings. They are for your safety.
WARNING:
This signal word means a hazard,
which if ignored, can cause dangerous personal
injury, death, or much property damage.
CAUTION:
This signal word means a hazard,
which if ignored, can cause small personal injury or
much property damage.
WARNING:
- This refrigerator is made for use in RV and towable
applications, and is correct for camping use. It is made
to operate with, and be connected to, multiple energy
sources. Disconnect all energy sources before you
remove the refrigerator or do servicing to the refrigerator.
- This refrigerator is not approved for use as a free standing
refrigerator. It is equipped for the use of propane gas only
and can not be changed to use any other fuels (natural
gas, butane, etc.).
- Incorrect installation, adjustment, alteration, or
maintenance of this refrigerator can cause personal injury,
property damage, or both.
- Obey the instructions in this manual to install the intake
and exhaust vents.
- Do not install the refrigerator directly on carpet. Put the
refrigerator on a metal or wood panel that extends the full
width and depth of the refrigerator.
- Do not allow anything to touch the refrigerator cooling
system.
- Propane gas can ignite and cause an explosion that can
result in property damage, personal injury, or death. Do
not smoke or create sparks. Do not use an open flame
to examine the propane gas supply line for leaks. Always
use two wrenches to tighten or loosen the propane gas
supply line connections.
- Make sure the electrical installation obeys all applicable
codes. See “Certification and Code Requirements”
section.
Certification and Code Requirements
Installation Manual
- Do not bypass or change the refrigerator’s electrical
components or features.
- Do not spray liquids near electrical outlets, connections, or
the refrigerator components. Many liquids are electrically
conductive and can cause a shock hazard, electrical
shorts, and in some cases fire.
- The refrigerator cooling system is under pressure. Do not
try to repair or to recharge a defective cooling system.
- The cooling system contains sodium chromate. The
breathing of certain chromium compounds can cause
cancer. The cooling system contents can cause severe
skin and eye burns, and can ignite and burn with an
intense flame. Do not bend, drop, weld, move, drill,
puncture, or hit the cooling system.
CAUTION:
- The rear of the refrigerator has sharp edges and corners.
To prevent cuts or abrasions when working on the
refrigerator, use caution and wear cut resistant gloves.
This refrigerator is certified under the latest edition of the
Australian Gas Association Standard AS4555/AG105 and the
Australian National Electric Standard for household and similar
electrical appliances AS/NZS 3350.1:1994.
The refrigerator is made for installation in a caravan or a
recreational vehicle. The installation must obey the requirements
of this “installation Manual” for the THETFORD limited warranty
to be in effect.
The installation must agree with local codes. In the absence of
local codes, the installation must obey these standards:
- Gas Installations AS5601.
- National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 (latest edition).
- Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title
24 CFR, Part 3280.
- Standard for Recreational Vehicles, RVIA A119.2 latest
edition.
- All gas supply piping and fittings must obey local, and
national codes about type and size.
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