Installation Manual 10
WARNING:
The rear of the refrigerator cooling system
has hot surfaces and sharp surfaces that can damage
electrical wiring. Make sure that there is a good clearance
between all electrical wiring and the cooling system of
the refrigerator. Position any electrical wiring within the
refrigerator enclosure opposite the burner side of the
refrigerator. Do not put any electrical wiring through the
roof exhaust vent. Failure to correctly position electrical
wiring can result in electrical shock or fire.
Connect the 120 volts AC supply:
WARNING:
Connect the AC power cord(s) only to a
grounded three-prong receptacle. Do not remove the
round ground prong from any of the AC power cords. Do
not use a two prong adapter or an extension cord with
any of the AC power cords. Operation of the refrigerator
without correct ground can cause dangerous electrical
shock or death if you are touching the metal parts of the
refrigerator.
Put the AC power cord(s) into a grounded three-prong receptacle:
- Make sure the receptacle is positioned within easy reach of
the lower intake vent.
- Make sure the power cord(s) does not touch the burner
cover, the flue pipe, or any hot component that could
damage the insulation of the power cord.
Connect the 12 volts DC supply:
As the distance from the vehicle battery to the refrigerator
increases, the correct AWG wire size and fuse size also
increases. If the wire size is too small for the distance, a voltage
drop occurs. The voltage drop decreases the output of the
system heater and causes poor cooling performance.
1. Determine the min. wire size and the max. fuse size to use:
WARNING:
If you use an incorrect wire size and/or fuse
size, electrical fire can result.
- On 2-way models, use a minimum of 18 AWG wire and a
maximum 6 Amp fuse.
- On 3-way models, measure the distance from the vehicle
battery to the refrigerator.
- If the distance is 0 - 20 feet, use a minimum of 10 AWG
wire and a maximum 30 Amp fuse.
- If the distance is over 20 feet, use a minimum of 8 AWG
wire and a maximum 40 Amp fuse.
- If the wire size is larger than the min. size, use the correct
fuse per RVIA A119.2 standard or local codes.
Connect the Propane Gas Components
This refrigerator operates on propane gas at a pressure of 11
inches Water Column Propane.
The controls operate on 12 volts DC (10.5 volts min. - 15.4 volts
max.). Operation out of these limits can damage the refrigerator
electrical circuit parts and will void the warranty.
Connect the propane gas supply system:
WARNING:
Be very careful when working on or near the
propane gas system.
- Do not smoke, or use an open flame near the propane
gas system.
- Do not use an open flame to examine for leaks.
- Do not connect the refrigerator to the propane gas tank
without a pressure regulator between them.
- To avoid a propane gas leak, always use two wrenches
to tighten or loosen the propane gas supply line
connections.
- Leaking propane gas leak can ignite or explode and
result in dangerous personal injury or death.
Connect the gas supply line to the refrigerator:
- Make sure that all tubing and fittings obey all local, state, and
national codes about size and type.
2. Install a fuse in DC power supply wires between the battery
and the refrigerator:
- Put fuse as close to the battery as possible.
3. Connect the DC power supply wires (See Art00966):
- Attach a 1/4 inch Quick Connect terminal to each DC power
supply wire.
NOTE: Do not use the chassis of the refrigerator or the vehicle
frame as one of the conductors. Attach the DC power
supply wires only to the battery and the power board
[49] of the refrigerator.
- Push the positive DC power wire [50] onto the power board
terminal that is marked 12VDC.
- Push the DC ground wire [51] onto the power board terminal
that is marked GND.
- Make sure each DC power supply wire is on the correct
polarity terminal.
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