Connecting the cooler
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Connecting the cooler
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Place the cooler on a firm base.
Ensure that the ventilation slots are at least 10 cm away from the wall so
that the heat that arises during operation can be drawn off.
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Caution – risk of damage
Only operate the cooler on a single power source. Never connect it
to a 12 V on-board supply and a 220–240 V AC mains supply
simultaneously.
6.1
Connecting to 220 V – 240 V
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Caution
Check that the voltage specification on the type plate is the same
as that of the power supply.
➤
Plug the earthed plug into a properly installed safety plug socket.
➤
Isolate the bare end of the unused 12 V cable (fig.
1
2, page 3).
6.2
Connecting to 12 V
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Caution
Only select 12 V DC operation (battery mode) if you are using a
battery monitor or if the alternator in your vehicle provides sufficient
voltage.
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Note
Disconnect the cooler from the battery when the engine is not
running as otherwise it will run down.
Note the following, to ensure that the cooler has a suitable power supply:
z
The battery must be in good condition.
z
The electrical wires in the vehicle must have a cross section of at least
1.5 mm².
z
All wires must be securely fastened along their entire length.
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