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OPERATING YOUR FRIDGE/FREEZER
POWER REQUIREMENTS
The Fridge/Freezer is designed to operate on
AC or DC voltage.
• AC input 220-240V AC at 50Hz to ac
adaptor (e.g. electrical power point)
• DC input 12V or 24V DC (e.g. car cigarette
lighter or car battery)
• If the Fridge/Freezer is operating when the
vehicle ignition is switched OFF, the Fridge/
Freezer will switch OFF automatically
unless vehicle is fitted with dual battery
system.
• The Fridge/Freezer will automatically switch
back ON when the vehicle is re-started
and the power source voltage reaches the
Battery Monitor cut-in setting.
OPERATING WITH 12/24V DC
• Plug the 12V/24V DC power cable into the
DC POWER socket (Fig 3.) on the end of
the Fridge/Freezer and then connect to the
vehicle cigarette lighter socket or suitable
12V or 24V DC power source.
• The Fridge/Freezer will automatically turn
on, there is no requirement to switch the
appliance on.
• The display will automatically show the
current internal cabinet temperature.
• For optimum performance and efficiency,
it is important that the Fridge/Freezer has
a
reliable DC power source available
.
Direct connection to the battery is
recommended and reduces the risk of
voltage dropping to the appliance.
• Use only the DC power cable supplied with
the Fridge/Freezer.
Important:
If a DC extension cable is required
we recommended use of a 6mm dia. (AWG11)
4.58mm
2
Twin Sheath Two Core cable with
direct connection to the positive and negative
battery terminals with 15A inline
fuse protection.
12/24V DC POWER REQUIREMENTS
If your Fridge/Freezer is cutting out
prematurely, it could be due to:
1. The battery voltage protection being set too
high on the Battery Monitor
2. DC power cable and/or connections are
not suitable to carry the required current.
Check the power cable and all connections
and adjust the Battery Monitor on the
control panel if required.
• The Fridge/Freezer is equipped with a
multilevel Battery Monitor that protects
your vehicle battery against excessive
discharging when the Fridge/Freezer is
connected to 12V or 24V DC power source.
Important:
When using the Fridge/Freezer
with DC power supply, we recommended
setting the Battery Monitor to LOW if Fridge/
Freezer not running off crank battery.
Note:
A battery charger may only be
connected to the battery when the Fridge/
Freezer has been disconnected from the DC
power source.
• Over-voltage may cause damage to the
electronics of the Fridge/Freezer.
• Your Fridge/Freezer is equipped with
reverse polarity protection. It protects your
Fridge/Freezer against reverse battery
connection and short circuit.
• As a protection for your battery, the Fridge/
Freezer switches OFF automatically if the
power source voltage is insufficient. Fridge
will only restart when voltage reaches cut
in level.
Note:
It is important that the correct cable size
and gauge is used for the installation of the
DC supply as over distance the voltage can
decrease if the incorrect cable size and gauge
cable is being used.
• Always consult a qualified automotive
electrician when using a DC extension cable.
