Gas Connection

The refrigerators are designed to operate on pro- pane gas at a supply pressure of 11 inches water column. A pressure regulator is required between the refrigerator and the main gas tank. Do not connect the refrigerator directly to the main propane tank without a pressure regulator.

Use supply piping and fittings that comply with local, state, and national codes governing type and size. These components should also comply with NFPA 501C. Flexible metal connectors must comply with the current CAN 1-6.10 Standard. To prevent gas pressure loss to the refrigerator, the propane should be supplies by a 3/8 inch diameter copper piping. The gas supply piping is connected to the refrigerator by means of 3/8 inch SAE (UNF 5/8 - 18) male flare fitting.

Route the gas supply piping to limit vibration and abrasion. The gas supply piping should enter the re- frigerator enclosure near the gas connection at the rear of the refrigerator. The hole through which the gas piping enters should be of sufficient size (ap- proximately 1/2 inch diameter) to provide adequate clearance for the piping. Once the gas piping is in place, apply a sealant around the piping at its point of entry to minimize abrasion and vibration, and to serve as a barrier to external moisture.

CAUTION: Use two wrenches when ma- nipulating the gas inlet fitting. Failure to use two wrenches can over stress the pip- ing and create gas leaks.

Manual Shut-Off Valve

Hold

3/8 " Gas Supply

Turn

Figure 8

The gas supply is connected to the refrigerator at the inlet to the manual gas valve located at the bot- tom rear of the refrigerator. Access to this area is obtained through the vehicle’s lower vent door. Care must be taken when connecting the gas piping to the refrigerator to insure the fittings are secure.

Figure 9 Rear View

120 Volt AC Connection

WARNING: The refrigerators are designed to operate on a 120 volt, 60 Hertz grounded AC circuit. The refrigerator’s AC power cord is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug which must mate with a three-prong grounded receptacle to protect against possible electrical shock hazards. Operating the refrigerator without proper ground can cause property damage, se- vere personal injury, or death. It is the in- staller’s responsibility and obligation to provide a properly grounded electrical cir- cuit to the refrigerator accordance with lo- cal codes, or in the absence of local codes, the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. Do not cut or remove the round grounding prong from the refrigera- tor’s AC power cord. Do not use a two prong adapter or an extension cord.

The free length of the refrigerator’s AC power cord is 24 inches. It is recommended that the three-prong grounded receptacle be located to the left side of the refrigerator (viewed from rear) and approximately 12 inches from the floor (see Figure 9 above). The AC power cord must be routed so as not to contact the refrigerator’s burner, flue pipe, or any other compo- nent which could damage the cord insulation.

12 Volt DC Connection

A 12 volt DC supply is required to maintain the flame ignition circuit in the gas mode and for 3-Way models, to provide power for the DC heater. The DC

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