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275L / 10 cu. ft.

OWNER’S GUIDE

UGP-275L W

serial number:

NOV18V1

SOLAR POWERED

DC FRIDGE

Summary of Contents for UGP-275L W

Page 1: ...275L 10 cu ft OWNER S GUIDE UGP 275L W serial number NOV18V1 SOLAR POWERED DC FRIDGE ...

Page 2: ...s 07 Installation 08 Parts list 9 DC power connection 11 Operation 15 Cleaning 15 Energy saving tips 16 Troubleshooting 18 Appliance information 18 Parts diagram and list 21 Notes 22 Contact us 22 Limited warranty Back Technical specifications ...

Page 3: ...carefully including all the 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 assista...

Page 4: ...rinks It is not intended for 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 applia...

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: ... 5 Door 6 Upper hinge 7 Lower hinge 8 Adjustable feet 9 Crisper 10 Detachable door rack 11 Middle hinge 12 Egg Tray 13 Power Cable 14 AC DC Plug optional for on grid use 15 Ice Scraper 16 Drain Cleaner 12 13 AC DC plug optional for on grid use sold separately 14 5 11 10 9 8 6 7 4 2 3 15 16 ...

Page 9: ...LL AUTOMATICALLY OPERATE ON EITHER 12V OR 24V DC THE USER DOES NOT NEED TO MAKE ANY ADJUSTMENT ATTENTION Polarity is important in wiring this DC appliance Be sure that the positive terminal of the battery or charge controller coincides with the positive wire to the compressor and the nega tive terminal of the battery or charge controller coincides with the negative wire to the compressor The leads...

Page 10: ...tomobile fuse is recommended and the fuse should be wired to the positive side of the system close to the positive battery terminal A 15A fuse is provided with this fridge freezer OPERATING VOLTAGE FUSE 12 V 24 V 15 A DC POWER CONNECTION continued ATTENTION If a longer connection cable is necessary the cable cross section or gauge must be equal to or greater than the cable sizes recom mended on th...

Page 11: ...tically turn on and the cabinet will begin cooling Allow the cabinet to cool for at least 4 hours prior to adding foodstuff TEMPERATURE CONTROL The temperature within the fridge and freezer compartments 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 ...

Page 12: ...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 13: ...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 defrosting process place ...

Page 14: ...ser coil runs 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 ...

Page 15: ...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 16: ...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 17: ...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 18: ...18 UGP 275L W PARTS DIAGRAM AND LIST ...

Page 19: ...CD275 13 left stop block 14 UGP BCD275 14 Ornament strip 1 15 UGP BCD275 15 Ornament strip 16 UGP BCD275 16 right stop block 17 UGP BCD275 17 Top Crisper drawer body 1 18 UGP BCD275 18 Top Crisper drawer body 2 19 UGP BCD275 19 Crisper drawer body bottom 1 20 UGP BCD275 20 Top Crisper drawer panel 1 21 UGP BCD275 21 Top Crisper drawer panel 2 22 UGP BCD275 22 Crisper drawer body panel 23 UGP BCD27...

Page 20: ...crews M5 8 43 UGP BCD275 43 screws M5 6 44 UGP BCD275 44 door stopper 45 UGP BCD275 45 Bottom door seal 46 UGP BCD275 46 Bottom door 47 UGP BCD275 47 Compressor connect cable 48 UGP BCD275 48 The speed resistance cable 49 UGP BCD275 49 Trouble light and cable 50 UGP BCD275 50 blug 51 UGP BCD275 51 back cover 52 UGP BCD275 52 Compressor base 53 UGP BCD275 53 Drip tray 54 UGP BCD275 54 Process tube ...

Page 21: ...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 22: ... regularly 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 expresse...

Page 23: ... set to 14 C freezer 4 C fridge performance in a 25 C ambient TOTAL AMP HR STABLE RUNNING 24 DC 24HR AT SETTING 4 21 5 Ah 24hrs set to 14 C freezer 4 C fridge performance in a 25 C ambient POWER CONSUMPTION 12V 24V 63 W AV RUN CURRENT 5 25A on 12V 2 62A on 24V FRIDGE TEMP RANGE 4 C to 10 C FREEZER TEMP RANGE 15 C to 6 C 2018 Unique Gas Products Ltd 2245 Wyecroft Road Oakville Ontario Canada L6L 5L...

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