Owner Manual

Installation /Owner’s Manual 9
DC operation precautions and guidelines:
The DC operation is not intended for the initial start up and cooling of the refrigerator. Always use either the AC or LP gas mode to
initially start up and cool the refrigerator. The refrigerator and its contents must be cooled and the temperature must be steady before
you operate the refrigerator on DC.
This refrigerator is made to operate on 12VDC power while your vehicle is “in transit”. Operate the refrigerator on DC power only when
the vehicle engine is running.
Keep in mind the following electrical precautions for DC operation of the refrigerator:
For the refrigerator to operate correctly on DC power, the battery must be maintained in a fully charged condition.
- The capacity of the battery charging system must be more than what is necessary for the refrigerator and other DC appliances.
- While the vehicle engine is running, make sure the voltage of the DC power supply leads at the refrigerator is more than 11.5VDC.
Effects of High Altitude on LP Gas Operation
When you operate the refrigerator on LP gas at altitudes higher than 1700m above sea level:
- You may experience reduced cooling performance of the refrigerator.
- You may experience burner outages.
To avoid these possible problems, Thetford recommends that you operate the refrigerator on AC when at altitudes higher than 1700m
above sea level.
Effects of Freezing Temperatures on Refrigerator Operation
A gas absorption refrigerator is not designed to operate in freezing temperatures. If the refrigerator is not equipped for low temperature
operation, and if the cooling system of the refrigerator is exposed to temperatures of 32° F. or lower for an extended period of time,
the refrigerator operation may be disrupted. The refrigerator operation will resume when the cooling system of the refrigerator warms
sufciently.
If the refrigerator is equipped for low temperature operation, the refrigerator will operate in temperatures down to 0° F.
Disrupted operation of the refrigerator due to extended exposure to temperatures of 32° F. or lower, and any costs incurred to warm the
cooling system of the refrigerator are not covered by the Norcold limited warranty. Please contact your local RV dealer for information
about how to resume refrigerator operation or about how to equip your refrigerator for operation in freezing temperatures.
Do not change the installation or the venting of your refrigerator. Refrigerator failures resulting from changes to either the refrigerator
installation or to the venting are not covered by the Thetford limited warranty.
Refrigerator Care Checklist
Your refrigerator will give you years of trouble free service if you do these simple checks every three to six months:
- Keep the food compartment and the freezer clean. See “Cleaning”.
- Defrost the refrigerator as necessary. See “Defrosting”.
- Make sure the door seals correctly. See “Door Sealing“.
- Be aware of any cooling changes that are not because of weather, loading, or gas control changes. If changes occur, contact your
dealer or an authorized Thetford Service Center.
- When in LP gas operation, examine the appearance of the ame. See “LP Gas Flame Appearance”.
- Make sure the air ow in the lower intake vent, through the refrigerator condenser and coils and out the upper exhaust vent is not
blocked or decreased.
- Make sure the area behind the refrigerator is clear. Do not use the area behind the refrigerator for storage of any materials or
combustible materials, especially gasoline and other ammable vapors and liquids.