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-  If the depth of the enclosure is more than 660mm [27], install a wood or an aluminum or galvanized steel sheet solid box baffle 

[21] between the lower intake vent and the upper exhaust vent (See Art02263).

-  Make sure that the solid box baffle is the full width of the inside of the enclosure.

-  Make sure that the bottom of the solid box baffle is 455mm to 470mm above the bottom of the enclosure [17] (205mm to 

220mm above the top of the lower intake vent opening REF) [18] .

-  Make sure that the back of the solid box baffle is perpendicular to the bottom of the enclosure.

-  Make sure that the horizontal top of the solid box baffle is even with the bottom edge of the upper exhaust vent [24].

-  Make sure that the vertical top edge of the baffle is between 6mm [213] below the condenser  and 38mm above the 

bottom of the condenser.

-  Make sure that there is 6mm or less clearance [15] between the rear of the condenser and the baffle.

NOTE:  The doors are made to accept decorative panels.  The decorative 

panels must be 5mm or less in thickness.  Install the decorative door panels in 

the refrigerator doors before installing the refrigerator in the vehicle.

-  Make an upper door panel that is 548mm wide x 369mm high.

-  Make a lower door panel that is 548mm wide x 803mm high.

-  Pull the panel retainer [37] off each door (See Art00965).

-  Push the decorative door panel [38] into the slots of the door [39].

-  Push each panel retainer into the slot on the edge of the door.

Install Decorative Door Panels

Art00965

37

38

39

Put  the refrigerator in position (See Art02259, Art02560, and Art02272):

WARNING:

 

 Make sure the combustion seal [29] is not broken, is completely around the refrigerator mounting flanges, 

and is between the mounting flanges and the wall of the enclosure  If the seal is not complete, exhaust fumes can be 

present in the living area of the vehicle.  The breathing of exhaust fumes can cause dizziness, nausea, or in extreme 

cases, death.

-  Push the refrigerator completely into the enclosure. 

-  Put screws [41] through the upper mounting flange on the front of the refrigerator and into the enclosure wall.

-  Put screws [41] through the lower mounting flange [211] on the front of the refrigerator and into the enclosure floor.

Install the Refrigerator

Art02560

41

40

29

28

Art02259

40

Art02272

41

28

41

211

Summary of Contents for N604.3

Page 1: ...l switches 3 Extinguish any open flame 4 Immediately call your gas supplier Part No 634757D 1 24 2011 Installation and Owner s Manual For Australian refrigerator model N604 3 181 liter 3 way operation...

Page 2: ...ator Care Checklist 8 Defrosting 8 Cleaning 9 Drip tray 9 Door Sealing 9 Refrigerator Maintenance Checklist 10 Refrigerator Storage 10 Refrigerator Maintenance 11 Gas flame appearance 11 Remove and cl...

Page 3: ...y 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 Do not use e...

Page 4: ...tment Ignite or start up the refrigerator and let it cool for eight hours before loading with food If the refrigerator does not start to cool down after about two hours contact your dealer or an autho...

Page 5: ...ng storage the storage latch prevents the door from completely closing Use it to prevent odors when the refrigerator is stored for an extended period of time To operate the storage latch see Art00991...

Page 6: ...or is connected to DC power and that the vehicle battery has sufficient capacity Current draw when the fan is running is 0 430A at12V The fan will not run if the switch is turned off regardless of tem...

Page 7: ...em must be more than what is necessary for the refrigerator and other DC appliances While the vehicle engine is running make sure the voltage of the DC power supply leads at the refrigerator is more t...

Page 8: ...t from humidity which is always present in the air The humidity inside the refrigerator increases with higher outside temperature and humidity with the storage of non sealed fresh foods or warm foods...

Page 9: ...om the slots in the refrigerator cabinet Clean the drip tray Push the drip tray back into the slots in the refrigerator cabinet Push the drip tray back into the drain hose Put the wire shelf back in t...

Page 10: ...essary Make sure the burner and the burner orifice are clean See Art00956 Clean if necessary Make sure the electrode spark gap 167 is 3 5mm See Art00955 Adjust if necessary Make sure the AC voltage is...

Page 11: ...e flame does not touch the inside of the flue tube 76 If the flame touches the inside of the flue tube contact your dealer or an authorized Thetford Service Center Close the burner box door Remove and...

Page 12: ...d Thetford Service Center must do this procedure CAUTION The rear of the refrigerator has sharp edges and corners To prevent cuts or abrasions when working on the refrigerator be careful and wear cut...

Page 13: ...n the lower intake vent and put the screws through the mounting flange at the rear of the refrigerator and into the floor WARNING To avoid possible propane gas leaks always use two wrenches to loosen...

Page 14: ...12V GND 12V 85 86 30 87 30A DC HTR 30A Fan M F Black Red White Red Black Brown Brown White Red White Black Red Red Red 12Vdc RED BLACK W h i t e B l a c k M F Blue Blue M F Black DC HEATER AC HEATER...

Page 15: ...pter 4a 4b 1a 1b 2a 2b T Stat Meter 3 Amp High Temp Limit Switch 30 Amp 85 86 Lighted Fan Switch Lighted Divider Heater Switch Divider Heater T Stat 3 Amp K1 30 87 Fan 3a 3b t t t C 2 B 2 C 3 B 3 B 8...

Page 16: ...ual 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 D...

Page 17: ...ollowing maximum clearances are necessary for correct refrigeration Bottom 0mm min 0mm max Each Side 0mm min 3mm max Top 0mm min 6mm max Rear 0mm min 25mm max These clearances plus the lower and upper...

Page 18: ...iminate the excess clearance Make sure that the rear of the batt type insulation is between 455 485 mm from the face of the enclosure Securely attach the batt type insulation to the enclosure so that...

Page 19: ...r intake vent is also the service access opening for the components on the rear of the refrigerator WARNING Make sure the bottom of the opening of the lower intake vent is even with or immediately bel...

Page 20: ...f exhaust vent directly above the condenser 11 of the refrigerator See Art02265 Align the roof exhaust vent 12 above the condenser 11 of the refrigerator and move it inboard as necessary Install two b...

Page 21: ...rom the coils 10 and condenser 11 of the refrigerator Make sure that the solid box baffle is the full width of the inside of the enclosure If the design of the vehicle does not allow you to install a...

Page 22: ...less Make sure that the baffle is against the wall of the vehicle at the top of the upper exhaust vent and 6mm or less 15 from the top of the opening for the upper exhaust vent Make sure the baffle is...

Page 23: ...ness Install the decorative door panels in the refrigerator doors before installing the refrigerator in the vehicle Make an upper door panel that is 548mm wide x 369mm high Make a lower door panel tha...

Page 24: ...ngage the rectangular slots with a snap sound Reverse the Door Swing This refrigerator has cabinet hinges that allow you to change the direction the door opens by moving the hinges on a diagonal to th...

Page 25: ...e holes that were used by the hinges 3 Change the position of the door handles See Art01727 Remove the screws 41 and door handle 70 from each door Reverse each door handle and put the lower door handl...

Page 26: ...f the refrigerator without correct ground can cause dangerous electrical shock or death if you are touching the metal parts of the refrigerator Put the AC power cord into a grounded three prong power...

Page 27: ...weather resistant seal grommet sealant etc around the gas supply line where it goes through the floor to prevent vibration and abrasion To prevent vibration and abrasion make sure that the gas supply...

Page 28: ...is plugged in That the thermostat is turned to setting numbers 2 5 Setting number 1 is an OFF position in AC operation That the selector switch is in the AC position Check That the propane gas supply...

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