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108L / 3.8 cu. ft.

 

SOLAR POWERED

DC FRIDGE

OWNER’S GUIDE

UGP-108L1

serial number:

JUL17V1

Summary of Contents for UGP-108L1

Page 1: ...108L 3 8 cu ft SOLAR POWERED DC FRIDGE OWNER S GUIDE UGP 108L1 serial number JUL17V1 ...

Page 2: ...Parts list 08 Door removal and reversal instructions 10 DC power connection 12 Operation 16 Cleaning 16 Energy saving tips 17 Troubleshooting 19 Appliance information 19 Parts diagram and list 22 Notes 23 Contact us 23 Limited warranty Back Technical specifications ...

Page 3: ...he information on safety installation operation and cleaning These guidelines do not cover every possible condition or situation that may occur Be safe using common sense and caution when installing operating and cleaning this appliance If you are un sure about any of these instructions or warnings contact your local product dealer or Unique Off Grid Appliances for assistance IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE...

Page 4: ... commercial or industrial use Never use excessive force on the handle to open the door If the room ambient temperature approaches the fridge s oper ating temperature the fridge may not function correctly If the room ambient temperature exceeds 100 F 38 C the fridge may not function correctly A DC powered fridge has a lower cooling capacity than typical AC powered appliances Because the compressor ...

Page 5: ...ed or authorized refrigeration technician This appliance contains refrigerant R 134a and a polyolester com pressor oil in its refrigerant circuit Take utmost care when handling your fridge so as to not cause damage to the refrigerant circuit with consequent possible leakage Do not use other electrical appliances such as ice cream makers inside of the refrigerating appliance CHILD SAFETY Do not all...

Page 6: ...er off and disconnect it from the electrical power supply Allow inside of fridge freezer to fully thaw then wash the inside and outside of the appliance with luke warm water and a mild soap or detergent Abrasive or corrosive cleaning agents steel wool scouring sponges or chemical cleaning agents should not be used under any circumstances SERVICING This product should be serviced by an authorized t...

Page 7: ...TIONING THE APPLIANCE The area in which the fridge is to be installed must be relatively cool dry and suitably ventilated The area must be protected against any inclement weather rain snow and excessive surface dust To ensure proper function the appliance must be placed on a flat firm and stable surface resting level on all four supports The floor must be strong enough to support a fully loaded ca...

Page 8: ...and egg tray from the unit 4 Unscrew the adjustable feet on the bottom A 7 5 Unscrew the low adjustable foot A 8 6 Unscrew flange screws A 6 and lower hinge parts A 9 with a flat screwdriver then reverse the lower hinge parts and fix to other side B 9 to 10 PARTS LIST PARTS LIST 1 Shelf 2 Freezer compartment 3 Bulb with cover 4 Thermostat 0 7 5 Door 6 Upper hinge 7 Lower hinge 8 Adjustable feet 9 ...

Page 9: ... 18 Put glass shelves crisper and egg tray to their original position 19 Make sure that the door is in the vertical position and can be closed easily PARTS LIST 1 Plastic cap 2 Flange screw 3 Top hinge parts 4 Screw cap 5 Fridge door 6 Flange screw 7 Adjustable foot 8 Low adjustable foot 9 Lower hinge parts 10 Lower hinge parts 11 Stop block model of fridge door IMPORTANT After reversing the door ...

Page 10: ...er coincides with the negative wire to the compressor The leads should be connected using cable shoes and screwed connections Joined leads should be avoided DC POWER CONNECTION UGP 260L1 Wiring Diagram UGP 260L1 Schéma de Câblage UGP 260L1 Wiring Diagram Labe 1 Inpu 2 Fus 3 Mai 4 Inte 5 The 6 LED 7 R1 1 La 12V 2 Fus 3 Uni isse 4 Lum 5 The 6 LED 7 R1 WHITE RED BROWN BLACK YE GN P F R E S IS TA N C ...

Page 11: ...that the input voltage at the appliance does not drop below the cut out voltage of the com pressor CABLE SIZE 12V CABLE LENGTH 24V CABLE LENGTH AREA AWG mm2 inch Gauge m ft m ft 2 5 3 32 12 2 5 8 5 16 4 5 32 12 4 13 8 26 6 15 64 10 6 19 5 12 39 10 25 64 8 10 32 8 20 65 6 LOW VOLTAGE DISCONNECT The compressor electronics includes a low voltage disconnect fea ture If the input voltage to the applian...

Page 12: ...artments is controlled by the thermostat situated on the inside of the fridge area When you first start the fridge we suggest that you turn the thermostat to a maximum setting 7 until desired refrigeration tempera tures are achieved The correct inter nal temperature setting can be found by measuring the temperature of the central or middle portion in the appli ance OPERATION The fridge will run a ...

Page 13: ...o air contraction in the fridge freezer cabinets This pres sure difference will equalize in a few seconds making the doors easy to open once again LOADING THE FRIDGE AND FREEZER A battery powered refrigeration appliance has a cooling capacity lower than typical AC appliances Because the compressor is smaller the appliance runs more efficiently but cools warm or room tempera ture food at a slower r...

Page 14: ...UCH AS ELECTRIC OR GAS HEATERS TO COMPLETE THE DEFROST PROCESS To perform a complete defrosting 1 Disconnect the appliance from the electrical supply 2 Remove any stored food and store in coolers or wrap in several layers of newspaper and store in a cool place 3 Leave the doors open 4 Remove the plug from the defrost water drain located in the bot tom interior of the cabinet 5 To accelerate the de...

Page 15: ...uns into the water catch basin and evaporates the water slowly NOTE Take notice when doing a complete defrost as the water catch basin could overfill with large volumes of water going in the water catch basin all at once NOTE When fridge is connected to a power adaptor or to a battery light indicator will not light up Remove 4 screws from grates to access 15A fuse LED Light ...

Page 16: ...d forming a tight seal To ensure a safe food storage temperature maintain an operating temperature inside the fridge cabinet of 2 C 36 F to 4 C 39 F Fridge temperatures warmer than 4 C 39 F can promote unsafe bacterial growth in food ENERGY SAVING TIPS Internal Cleaning Wash the inside of the appliance with luke warm water and a mild soap Never use abrasive or corrosive cleaning agents steel wool ...

Page 17: ...low voltage Typically a connection is not as tight as it should be or the wire size to the compressor is too small The low voltage problem occurs instantly at start up and can be difficult to detect with a volt meter because it happens so quickly 100ms Appliance is operating but the interior cabinet is not cold Allow the appliance at least 4 hrs to cool down once turned on Check that the thermosta...

Page 18: ...ement of light bulbs Excessive frost and ice has built up Is the weather hot and humid If so this will increase the rate of frost build up in the cabinet Ensure that stored food is properly packaged Check that the door is closed and has a good seal and that nothing is preventing the door from closing properly Large quantities of food have recently been placed in the fridge freezer and or the door ...

Page 19: ...19 UGP 108L1 PARTS DIAGRAM AND LIST ...

Page 20: ... 20 12 UGP BC108 12 Thermostat shell 13 UGP BC108 13 LED Bulb 12 24V 14 UGP BC108 14 Thermostat 15 UGP BC108 15 Crisper 16 UGP BC108 16 Crisper drawer cover glass 17 UGP BC108 17 Glass shelf strip 18 UGP BC108 18 Glass shelf 19 UGP BC108 19 Ice door holder 20 UGP BC108 20 stop block for ice door 21 UGP BC108 21 Ice door assembly 22 UGP BC108 22 Ice door gasket 23 UGP BC108 23 Ice door axis 24 UGP ...

Page 21: ...3 UGP BC108 33 The speed resistance cable 34 UGP BC108 34 Trouble light and cable 35 UGP BC108 35 Plug 36 UGP BC108 36 Back cover 37 UGP BC108 37 Compressor base 38 UGP BC108 38 Process tube 39 UGP BC108 39 Compressor 40 UGP BC108 40 Drip tray 41 UGP BC108 41 Drier filter 42 UGP BC108 42 flush condenser 43 UGP BC108 43 Screw Cap ...

Page 22: ...TION manual copy keep with your records To make care and servicing of your solar powered DC fridge easy and efficient please record the following information for future reference Model Serial Number Purchased From Date Purchased ...

Page 23: ...egularly as outlined in the Owner s Manual Neither Unique Gas Products Ltd nor the selling dealer will be liable for direct or indirect loss of foods caused by failure in operation In case of damage the owner must provide proof of purchase Model and Serial Number to the selling dealer or Unique Gas Products Ltd This warranty is LIMITED STRICTLY to the terms indicated herein and no other expressed ...

Page 24: ...21 3 x D 22 8 H 82 2 cm x W 54 cm x D 58 cm WEIGHT 59 5 lbs 27 kg DC POWER 12V 24V TOTAL WATT HR PULL DOWN 24 DC 495 Wh 24hrs set to 14 C freezer 4 C fridge performance in a 25 C ambient TOTAL WATT HR STABLE RUNNING 24 DC 445 Wh 24hrs set to 14 C freezer 4 C fridge performance in a 25 C ambient POWER CONSUMPTION 12V 24V 49 W AV RUN CURRENT 4 1A on 12V 2 1A on 24V FRIDGE TEMP RANGE 4 C to 10 C FREE...

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