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470L SOLAR POWERED DC FRIDGE 

1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Unique Gas Products Ltd. warrants that this UNIQUE fridge is free from defects in material and workmanship under 
normal usage and service under the following terms:
Parts Warranty

This appliance has been designed for domestic household use. If properly installed, adjusted and operated under 
normal conditions in accordance with printed instructions, it will satisfactorily perform the functions that are generally 
expected of this type of appliance.
If the appliance fails to do so because of a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the original date 
of purchase: Unique will at our option, repair, exchange, or correct by other means Unique consider appropriate, any 
part(s) Unique finds to be defective except for the surface finish. *Due to remote locations, it is the customer’s respon-
sibility to bring items to the dealer for review. Any part(s) replaced or repaired will be warranted only for the balance 
of the original year. Customer is responsible for labor.

Ownership

This Warranty is made only to the first purchaser (”original purchaser”) who acquires this fridge for his/her own use 
and will be honored by Unique Gas Products Ltd. and by the Seller. Purchaser must retain their receipt as proof of 
purchase date.

Warranty Conditions
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his warranty does not apply to any appliance that has been subjected to alterations, misuse, abuse (including 

damage by foreign agents or chemicals), accident, improper installation or service, delivery damage, or other than 
normal household use and service. This UNIQUE appliance must be serviced 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 
expressed warranties or remedies thereunder shall be binding on Unique.

Purchaser’s Responsibilities

The purchaser will be responsible for the costs of any service calls requested to demonstrate or confirm the proper 
operation of the appliance, the installation, or to correct malfunctions in the appearance created by the operation of 
the appliance in a manner not prescribed by or cautioned against in the use and care instructions.

Model and Serial Number

The appliance model number and serial number can be found on a rating plate attached at the back of the fridge. The 
purchaser should always refer to the model and serial number when talking to or contacting the dealer from whom 
the appliance was purchased.

Factory Assistance
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f the purchaser is unable to locate an authorized dealer/service agent, or if the purchaser does not receive satisfaction 

from the dealer, they may contact Unique Gas Products Customer Service directly at Toll Free 1-877-427-2266  
or 905-827- 6154

For questions related to the operation, safety or the purchase of your fridge, please contact your dealer for more 
information. For general information, contact our customer service department:
• Toll-free: 1-877-427-2266 or 1-905-827-6154 (available during regular business hours, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, EST.
• Email: [email protected]          Website: 

www.uniqueoffgrid.com

• Address: Unique Gas Products Ltd., 2245 Wyecroft Road, Oakville, Ontario, Canada, L6L 5L7

Summary of Contents for UGP-470L

Page 1: ...470L 16 6 cu ft SOLAR POWERED DC FRIDGE OWNER S GUIDE UGP 470L serial number ...

Page 2: ...S 03 Important safety notes 07 Installation 08 DC power connection 11 Operation 15 Energy saving tips 16 Troubleshooting 18 Appliance information 18 Notes 19 Contact us 19 Limited warranty back Technical specifications ...

Page 3: ...efully 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 assistance...

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 corrently 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: ... 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 allow...

Page 6: ...r 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 te...

Page 7: ... 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 horizontally on a flat firm and stable surface resting level on all four supports The floor must be strong enough to support a fully loa...

Page 8: ...TEM OR CHARGE CONTROLLER THE FRIDGE WILL 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 neg...

Page 9: ... and for 24V operation use a 7 5A fuse A standard automobile 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 If using 24V as operating voltage you must provide a 7 5A fuse OPERATING VOLTAGE FUSE 12 V 15 A 24 V 7 5 A ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM ...

Page 10: ...ect fea ture If the input voltage to the appliance falls below 9 6V in 12 V mode or 21 3V in 24 V mode the compressor will shut off Once the voltage increases above 10 9V in 12V mode or 22 6V in 24V mode the compressor will resume normal operation This feature is designed to protect the system battery from experi encing too low a depth of discharge CABLE SIZE 12V CABLE LENGTH 24V CABLE LENGTH AREA...

Page 11: ...L The temperature within the fridge and freezer compartments is controlled by the thermostat situated on the inside centre ceiling 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 temperatures are achieved The correct internal temperature setting can be found by measuring the tem perature of the central or...

Page 12: ... 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 ra...

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: ...behind a strong odor A sponge towel or soft brush is recommended Washing with a mixture of two tablespoons 30ml of baking soda to 1 quart 1 14L warm water After cleaning wipe all surfaces with a soft cloth and clean water to rinse and allow the fridge freezer to dry External Cleaning Wash the outside of the cabinet with warm water and a mild soap or detergent Do not use abrasive or corrosive clean...

Page 15: ...uids in airtight packages or containers Always keep food stored in tightly sealed packaging or containers and allow some space for air to circulate around each item Avoid keeping the door open for extended periods of time or opening the door too frequently as warm air will enter the cabinet and cause the compressor to run unnecessarily often Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the doors fr...

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: ...rost 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 is frequently opened Ensure that...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...gularly 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 w...

Page 20: ...30 5 x D 28 5 H 189 cm x W 77 5 cm x D 72 4 cm WEIGHT 200 lbs 90 7 kg DC POWER 12V 24V TOTAL WATT HR DRAW 24 DC 757 Wh 24hrs set to 14 C freezer 4 C fridge performance in a 25 C ambient TOTAL AMP HR DRAW 24V DC 28 Ah 24hrs set to 14 C freezer 4 C fridge performance in a 25 C ambient POWER CONSUMPTION 92 W on 12V 78 W on 24V AV RUN CURRENT 6 8A on 12V 2 9A on 24V FRIDGE TEMP RANGE 2 C to 20 C FREEZ...

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