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U N I Q U E   U G P - 2 2   D V  
 

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TROUBLESHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS & 

SUGGESTED SPARE PARTS TO KEEP ON HAND

 

 

REFRIGERATOR DOES NOT COOL, CHECK LIKELY CAUSES:

 

1.

 

Burner orifice clogged. Clean. See section Maintenance & Service, C

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4,

 

Item #2. Periodic Maintenance, Items 1-9.

 

2.

 

Check to ensure refrigerator is level – (left to right and front to back).

 

3.

 

Restriction on air flow across cooling unit.

 

4.

 

Heavy frost build up on evaporator fins. Defrost.

 

5.

 

Flue baffle not inserted properly in flue tube.

 

6.

 

Improperly set thermostat. See paragraph on thermostat. In hot weather or 

heavy use the setting should be closer to “Max” than usual.

 

7.

 

Burner dirty. Clean. See Section M

AINTENANCE 

&

 

S

ERVICE

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C

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4,

 

P

ERIODIC 

M

AINTENANCE

 

8.

 

LP gas pressure low at burner. Regulator pressure must not drop below 11 

inches W.C (water column). C

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2,

  

G

AS 

C

ONNECTION

 

9.

 

Burner not located properly under the flue tube. Relocate, flame must be 

directly into flue

 

10.

 

Burner damaged. Replace.

 

11.

 

Odours and fumes

 

 

Dislocated burner

 

 

Damaged burner

 

 

Dirty orifice

 

 

Dirty flue tube – C

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4. 

 

Chapter 

Summary of Contents for UGP 22 DV

Page 1: ...625 8 L 22 1 cu ft UGP 22 DV Direct Vent Propane Refrigerator OWNER S GUIDE serial number March 2016 ...

Page 2: ...alanced Flue System Installation and Owner s Manual The installation of the appliance must conform with local codes or in the absence of local codes to the national Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z233 1 and in Canada B149 2 Propane Storage and Handling Code ...

Page 3: ... F I E D B Y Unique Gas Products Ltd 2245 Wyecroft Road Oakville Ontario Canada L6L 5L7 Ph 905 827 6154 Toll Free 1 877 427 2266 Fax 905 827 2027 www UniqueOffGrid com E mail info uniqueoffgrid com Personal Service Knowledge makes us Unique ...

Page 4: ...How To Use The Refrigerator 3 Maintenance Service 4 Troubleshooting Suggested Spares 5 Door Removal and Reversal 6 Temperature Controls Food Storage and Cleaning 7 Parts List incl venting components Warranty 8 Note It is unsafe to operate your fridge without the supplied venting attached to the appliance due to the chance of Carbon Monoxide poisoning ...

Page 5: ...will consider us for future purchases PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual provides specific operation instructions for your model Use your refrigerator only as instructed in this manual These instructions are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing operating and maintaining the appliance Ple...

Page 6: ...m many different sources inside your dwelling and to meet most building codes the dwelling must have a separate wall mounted CO alarming device This is beyond any safety devices construction inherent to the Unique appliance Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this unit or any other appliance Warning Improper installation adjustment alteration servi...

Page 7: ...U N I Q U E U G P 2 2 D V 3 Installation Instructions The installation of the appliance must conform with local codes or in the absence of local national Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z233 1 and in Canada B149 2 ...

Page 8: ...the gas supply Where a flexible metal connector is used it must comply with local authorities and in Canada with the provisions of the current Standard CAN 1 6 10 Metal Connectors for Gas Appliances However if the Local Authorities require a rigid gas supply connector the refrigerator should be located with sufficient space at the back for servicing or if located against a wall a removable panel o...

Page 9: ... sides are open Fig 2 During hot humid weather this confined area will become very warm To reduce heat build up we recommend providing an area for two air vents to circulate the air One placed 6 off the floor and the other at or above the appliance top Cold air return vents with adjustable louvers work very well This will allow hot air to evacuate the area and assist in air flow across the fins si...

Page 10: ...essure of not more than 12 water column and no less than 11 water column Max setting Make sure the refrigerator and any other high BTU appliances on your line are turned on when checking the gas pressure The appliance and its individual shut off valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at pressures in excess of psig If detailed instruc...

Page 11: ...upply line to the fridge in order to pull your fridge out for servicing and for initial installation and hook up of the venting to your interior wall T O O L S S U P P L I E S R E Q U I R E D F O R I N S T A L L A T I O N O F V E N T I N G TOOLS APPLICATION Drill Drill holes in exterior wall Adjustable Drill Bit Required to drill approx 2 375 hole in exterior wall Small drill bit To drill center h...

Page 12: ...ce PARTS LOCATION FUNCTION 1 x Fresh air intake pipe Back of appliance fresh air supply 1 x Flue exhaust pipe Back of appliance flue exhaust POLY PARTS BAG 1 x Tube of high temp red silicone To connect fresh air pipe and flue exhaust pipe to existing venting on appliance Fresh Air Vent Flue Exhaust Vent High Temp Silicone ...

Page 13: ...determine where the holes are to be drilled to accommodate the fresh air and flue exhaust vents Slide your fridge close as possible to the interior wall Mark the bottom position of the fresh air vent tube that is attached to the fridge on your inner wall also mark the top position with a pencil Once you have done this go ahead and do the same for the flue exhaust pipe Note the flue exhaust tube co...

Page 14: ... 375 which is the outer diameter of the venting We suggest you make it slightly larger to allow for thicker deeper walls This will allow for a little play if you do not have it lined up just right where measurements are not exact The extra space can be filled in with silicone afterwards You now have your holes in the wall The next step is to take each the fresh air vent and flue exhaust vent and p...

Page 15: ...terior wall to the back of your fridge In high wind situations the shorter you make the vents the increased chance the fridge will shut down An alternative solution is a vent shroud available through Unique Push your fridge up against the interior wall to meet both the fresh air and the flue exhaust vent that you have just pushed through temporarily connect them to the fridge in order to determine...

Page 16: ...h your fridge up to the fresh air and flue exhaust tube They will fit into the venting connections on the fridge Take the high temp silicone and apply a bead around both the outside of the fresh air and the flue exhaust vents or the inside of the venting that s attached to the fridge Either way you want to ensure an air tight fit once they are joined together See Figure C on next page For the flue...

Page 17: ...V 13 Figure C Sealing the fresh air and flue exhaust tubes at interior and exterior wall You now need to seal the inside and exterior spaces surrounding both the fresh air tube and flue exhaust See Figure D below on next page ...

Page 18: ...U N I Q U E U G P 2 2 D V 14 Figure D Venting installation is now complete You now can move onto General Operating Instructions Chapter 3 ...

Page 19: ... loading the compartment The tubing in the evaporator section is specifically sloped to provide a continuous movement of liquid ammonia flowing downward by gravity through this section If the refrigerator is operated when not level liquid ammonia will accumulate in sections of the evaporator tubing This will slow the circulation of hydrogen and ammonia gas or in severe cases completely block it re...

Page 20: ...u start sparking first before pressing in the gas button otherwise you may flood the burner box with gas if this happens it will not light and you will have to wait a period of time for the gas to dissipate before starting the process again 4 When the needle starts to move into the green area this means flame is now lit Stop sparking and continue to hold gas button E down for an additional 10 seco...

Page 21: ...rols the refrigerator cooling temperature it can be adjusted by turning knob B to different settings to maintain the desired refrigerator temperature Knob E also incorporates a safety device which automatically shuts off the supply of gas if the flame goes out The piezo electric igniter discharges sparks onto the burner when the button is pushed 1 Defrost Defrost setting on the Gas Thermostat In g...

Page 22: ...um liner Frozen vegetables may be stored in any part of the compartment This compartment is not designed for deep or quick freezing of food Meat or fish whether raw or prepared can be stored in the frozen food storage compartment provided they are pre cooled in the refrigerator To prevent food from drying out keep it in covered dishes containers plastic bags or wrapped in aluminum foil Defrosting ...

Page 23: ...ost has melted in the freezer compartment and the interior of the refrigerator it should be wiped up with a clean cloth Set the thermostat to its Max position until desired interior temperature has been achieved approx 8 plus hrs dependent on room temperature and then replace all food Cleaning Cleaning the refrigerator is usually done after it is defrosted or put into storage To clean the interior...

Page 24: ...to the off position B If the refrigerator will not be in operation for a period of weeks it should be emptied defrosted cleaned and the doors left open The ice tray should also be dried and kept outside the cabinet Also turn off gas at gas control then the main supply source ...

Page 25: ...al Check all connections for gas leaks Refer to Chapter 2 INSTALLATION PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Before working on refrigerator shut off the gas supply Disconnect the gas line at the rear of the refrigerator Always use a backup wrench when loosening and tightening this connection Cap the gas supply line and remove refrigerator Replacement is the reverse of removal Check all connections for gas leaks Re...

Page 26: ...e with no yellow at the tip See figure 6 The LP gas pressure should be checked and the main regulator readjusted if pressure is incorrect The correct operating pressure is 11 W C water column Inspect the flue baffle it should be clean and free of soot Any soot formation indicates improper functioning of the burner The flue and burner both require cleaning in the following manner o Remove cover fro...

Page 27: ...erous levels of carbon monoxide o Be sure to reconnect the wire to the electrode Check the electrode for proper location and gap See figure 8 o The inlet outlet gas fittings on the refrigerator need to be checked for leaks Apply a non corrosive bubble solution to the fittings and observe for leaks The safety valve will not allow gas pressure to any connections between it and the burner orifice The...

Page 28: ... U G P 2 2 D V 24 o If leak occurs then allow ten minutes to dissipate from the burner area Fix leak then light the burner according to the instructions under GENERAL OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS GAS OPERATION CHAPTER 3 ...

Page 29: ...Defrost 5 Flue baffle not inserted properly in flue tube 6 Improperly set thermostat See paragraph on thermostat In hot weather or heavy use the setting should be closer to Max than usual 7 Burner dirty Clean See Section MAINTENANCE SERVICE CHAPTER 4 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 8 LP gas pressure low at burner Regulator pressure must not drop below 11 inches W C water column CHAPTER 2 GAS CONNECTION 9 Bur...

Page 30: ...ed parts which are available Burner orifice Burner Electrode Thermocouple Safety valve thermostat Piezo igniter push button Baffle Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for parts and repairs as needed Quote Model Serial See CSA rating serial plate on inside left wall ...

Page 31: ...r hinge pin Set door aside 3 Unscrew center hinge pin using adjustable wrench and save for reassembly Ensure plastic washer stays on hinge pin 4 Lift refrigerator door off of bottom hinge and set aside 5 Remove center hinge and shim by removing inside screw and loosening two outside screws enough to allow hinge and shim to slide out Tighten screws Loosen two outside screws on opposite side of refr...

Page 32: ...inge pin and screw center hinge pin through center hinge into top of door Close refrigerator door to help align hinge hole 11 Tighten center hinge pin with adjustable wrench 12 Remove cabinet and hinge hole plugs and move to opposite side 13 Lower freezer door onto center hinge pin 14 Close freezer door Have an assistant lift up on opposite side of door while tightening screws to install top hinge...

Page 33: ...ift off handle from dovetail screw To attach Fridge or Freezer Handle 1 To reinstall handle on opposite side first remove small plug on side of door 2 Move dovetail screw from one side of the door to the opposite side 3 Slide the handle over the screw 4 Attach handle to bottom of door two screws 5 Tale removed plug and insert into hole from where you just removed the dovetail screw ...

Page 34: ...RE ADJUSTMENT Adjust temperature gradually move the knob in small increments allowing the temperature to stabilize For colder interior temperatures turn the knob clockwise For warmer interior temperatures turn the knob towards counter clockwise Adjusting the refrigerator control will change temperatures in both compartments Remember there is no fan to circulate the air in the refrigerator and free...

Page 35: ...g the shelves remove all food Crispers Deli Drawers The crispers located under the bottom refrigerator shelf are designed for storing fruits vegetables and other fresh produce Wash items in clean water and remove excess water before placing them in the crispers Items with strong odors or high moisture content should be wrapped before storing ...

Page 36: ... wrapped securely so leakage and contamination of other foods or surfaces does not occur FROZEN FOOD STORAGE The freezer compartment should be kept at 8 6 F 13 C at a 77 F 25 C room ambient A freezer operates most efficiently when it is slowly loaded to 2 3 full PACKAGING FOODS FOR FREEZING To minimize dehydration and quality deterioration use aluminum foil freezer wrap freezer bags or airtight co...

Page 37: ...allic scouring pads brushes abrasive cleaners or strong alkaline solutions on any surface Do not wash any removable parts in a dishwasher When moving the refrigerator pull straight out You must turn gas off at source or have adequate flex line to move refrigerator Do not shift the refrigerator from side to side as this may tear or gouge the floor covering and damage the gas supply line Damp object...

Page 38: ...U N I Q U E U G P 2 2 D V 34 Parts Diagram and List Interior of Fridge Chapter 8 ...

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Page 40: ...U N I Q U E U G P 2 2 D V 36 ...

Page 41: ...U N I Q U E U G P 2 2 D V 37 Burner Train Assembly UGP 22 ...

Page 42: ...OR STAINLESS STEEL 3 UGP22 09 FREEZER DOOR BLACK 4 UGP22 10 CAP WHITE 4 UGP22 11 CAP BLACK 5 UGP22 12 HANDLE SCREW 6 UGP22 13 HANDLE SCREW 7 UGP22 14 FREEZER FRIDGE DOOR HANDLES WHITE 7 UGP22 15 FREEZER FRIDGE HANDLES BLACK 7 UGP22 16 FREEZER FRIDGE HANDLES STAINLESS STEEL 8 UGP22 17 SET SCREW 9 UGP22 18 DOOR STOP WHITE FREEZER 9 UGP22 19 DOOR STOP BLACK FREEZER 9A UGP22 20 DOOR STOP WHITE FRIDGE ...

Page 43: ...SCREW FREEZER AND FRIDGE HANDLES 18 UGP22 34 TRIM SHELF REAR 19 UGP22 35 GLASS SHELF 20 UGP22 36 TRIM SHELF FRONT 21 UGP22 37 FRAME SHELF 22 UGP22 38 FRAME SHELF HOLDS MEAT DRAWER 23 UGP22 39 HANGER SCREWS 24 UGP22 40 HANGER RAILS MEAT DRAWER 25 UGP22 41 MEAT DRAWER 26 UGP22 42 LIGHT SOCKET 27 UGP22 43 LED BULB 28 UGP22 44 LIGHT SWITCH 29 UGP22 45 COVER CRISPER PAN 30 UGP22 46 INSERT PAN COVER GLA...

Page 44: ... HINGE BLACK 42 UGP22 61 MIDDLE HINGE SCREWS 43 UGP22 62 BOTTOM HINGE PIN 44 UGP22 63 BOTTOM HINGE CHROME 44 UGP22 63 BOTTOM HINGE BLACK 45 UGP22 64 BOTTOM HINGE SCREWS 46 UGP22 65 GRILL WHITE 46 UGP22 66 GRILL BLACK 47 UGP22 67 ROLLER ASSEMBLY FRONT 48 UGP22 68 RIVET FLAT HEAD 49 UGP22 69 ROLLER REAR 50 UGP22 70 PLUG WHITE 50 UGP22 71 PLUG BLACK 51 UGP 9RV SS0 CO DETECTOR 9RV SSO 52 QMP INTERRUPT...

Page 45: ...5 INLET GAS TUBE 60 UGP1518 4 OUTLET GAS TUBE 61 UGP18 56 PEIZO IGNITOR 62 UGP18 57 FLAME INDICATOR 63 UGP1518 9 SAFETY VALVE 64 UGP1518 2 KNOB THERMOSTAT 65 UGP1518 1 ON OFF VALVE 66 UGP1518 6 INLET FITTING 67 UGP1518 8 PIPE ON OFF VALVE TO THERMOSTAT CONTROL 68 UGP1518 7 THERMOSTAT CONTROL 69 UGPSPBLOCK SINGLE PRONG INTERRUPTER BLOCK 70 UGP1518 3 OUTLET FITTING ...

Page 46: ...U N I Q U E U G P 2 2 D V 42 Venting Component Parts List UGP 22 DV ...

Page 47: ...UGP DV18SA06 4 Insulated Chimney UGP18SA01 5 Flue Exhaust Vent Assembly UGP DV18SA05 6 Chimney Insulation Wrap part of Chimney Assembly N A 7 Condensate Hose 52 UGPDVU13 8 Burner Box Assembly UGPDV18SA02 9 Burner Box Lid Assembly includes Screws UGPDV18SA03 10 Cover Plate Screws Part of Burner Box Lid Assembly N A Misc Parts Not shown Silicone High Temp seals fresh air and flue connections UGP HTS...

Page 48: ...ique Gas Products Ltd and the Seller labour and transportation charges will be the responsibility of the owner Coils replaced during the initial five year period will be warranted only for the remaining portion The Seller will have no obligation under this warranty with respect to conditions unrelated to the material or workmanship of this refrigerator Such unrelated conditions include without lim...

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