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Table of Contents

Safety Instructions

Safety Awareness

Safety Awareness .....................................................................................................................................................................................2

Safety Instructions

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Certification and Code Requirements

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Ventilation Requirements

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Assemble the Enclosure ...........................................................................................................................................................................4

Install the Upper and Lower Vents

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Install the Refrigerator

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Installation Options

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Install the decorative door panel

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Reverse the door swing

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Change the travel latch position

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Connect the Electrical Components .........................................................................................................................................................9

Connect the 240 volt AC supply

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Connect the 12 volt DC supply (3-way models only)

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Connect the LP Gas Components .......................................................................................................................................................... 11

Connect the LP gas supply system

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Connect the LP gas supply line to the refrigerator

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Examine the LP gas supply system for leaks

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Operation Check

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Troubleshooting Refrigerator Problems

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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.

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.

- This refrigerator is made for use in Recreational Vehicle 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 LP

gas only and can not be changed to use natural gas.

- 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.

WARNING

CAUTION

Summary of Contents for N304M.3

Page 1: ...com au Part No 636524C 10 16 2014 Installation Manual For Australian refrigerator models N304M 3 93 liter 3 way operation with LP gas 240 volts AC or 12 volts DC N404M 3 128 liter 3 way operation with LP gas 240 volts AC or 12 volts DC N504M 3 164 liter 3 way operation with LP gas 240 volts AC or 12 volts DC DO NOT install this refrigerator in below deck marine applications Do not install this ref...

Page 2: ...zard 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 This refrigerator is made for use in Recreational Vehicle and towab...

Page 3: ...fication and Code Requirements 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 installatio...

Page 4: ...t from the refrigerator components and goes out through the upper exhaust vent If this air flow is blocked or decreased the refrigerator will not cool correctly Assemble the Enclosure 1 Make sure the enclosure is N304M models 756 mm high x 521 mm wide x 543 mm deep N404M models 929 mm high x 602 mm wide x 620 mm deep N504M models 1083 mm high x 602 mm wide x 620 mm deep 2 Make sure the floor is so...

Page 5: ...dust insulation or other construction debris is on the refrigerator or in the enclosure Debris can cause a combustion hazard and prevent the refrigerator from operating correctly Tighten the screws of the upper roof exhaust cap to 11 5 kgf cm max Also make sure that the air flow around the upper roof exhaust cap is not blocked or decreased by other roof mounted features such as a luggage carrier a...

Page 6: ... can occur Align the upper exhaust vent 24 horizontally above the lower intake vent 9 of the refrigerator Install a baffle 13 to prevent stagnant hot air in the area 14 above the refrigerator Make sure there is less than 6 mm clearance 15 between the baffle and the top of the refrigerator Make sure the baffle is the full width of the inside of the enclosure If there is more than 25 mm of clearance...

Page 7: ... the lower rear corners of the refrigerator and into the floor Install the Refrigerator Installation Options Install the decorative door panel The decorative panels must be 5 mm or less in thickness Make a decorative door panel 38 that is See Art00977 659 mm high x 511 mm wide for N304M models 787 mm high x 541 mm wide for N404M models 939 mm high x 541 mm wide for N504M models Push the decorative...

Page 8: ...the door N304M Pull the plastic plug out of the top of the door N304M Put the travel latch plate on the other side of the door Attach the travel latch plate with the screw Put the filler plate on the other side of the door N404M N504M Attach the filler plate with the screw N404M N504M Push the plastic plug into the whole on the other side at the top of the door N304M Push each hinge bushing 74 int...

Page 9: ... Draw 0 8 Amps at 240 volts AC DC Operation 12 volts DC 11 5 volts min 15 4 volts max Current Draw 12 0 Amps at 12 volts DC 14 0 Amps at 14 volts DC N404M and N504M models AC Operation 240 volts AC 216 volts min 264 volts max Current Draw 1 0 Amps at 240 volts AC DC Operation 12 volts DC 11 5 volts min 15 4 volts max Current Draw 14 2 Amps at 12 volts DC 14 5 Amps at 12 volts DC fan models only 16...

Page 10: ...ou use an incorrect wire size and or fuse size electrical fire can result Measure the distance from the vehicle battery to the refrigerator and use the following size wire and fuse Distance Models Min wire size Fuse size 5 m N304M 4 mm 20 Amp N404M N504M 4 mm 30 Amp 8 m N304M 6 mm 30 Amp N404M N504M 6 mm 40 Amp If the wire is larger than the min size use the correct fuse per local codes The wire c...

Page 11: ...ough the floor of the enclosure Make sure the hole through the floor is large enough to allow clearance for the LP gas supply line Put a weather resistant seal grommet sealant etc around the LP gas supply line where it goes through the floor to prevent vibration and abrasion To prevent vibration and abrasion make sure that the LP gas supply line is not against anything in the enclosure Attach the ...

Page 12: ...Check That the refrigerator is plugged in That the AC thermostat is not in the OFF position That the AC thermostat is turned to the desired temperature setting Check That the LP gas supply line is purged That thee LP gas tank s is not empty That the LP gas is at the correct pressure That the gas control is not in the OFF position Check That the battery charging equipment of the vehicle is operatio...

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