Norcold 9183, 9162, 9163, 9182 manual Safety Awareness

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Safety Awareness

Read this Guide carefully and be thoroughly acquainted with its contents before operating this refrigerator

NOTICE: This refrigerator is not approved for free-standing use or for marine applications. This appliance is equipped for LP gas and cannot be converted to any other fuels (natural gas, butane, ETC.).

Be alert to potential Safety Hazards when this Safety Alert Symbol

appears on your refrigerator or in this

Guide.

 

A word (WARNING or Caution) identifies the severity of the Safety Hazard. Carefully read the descriptions to understand their meaning. They are for your safety.

WARNING means a presence of a hazard that can cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage if ignored.

Always apply these safety precautions when operating this refrigerator. Failure to heed these precautions can result in substantial property damage, severe personal injury, or death.

CAUTION means a presence of a hazard that will or can cause a minor personal injury or substantial property damage if ignored.

Do not store or use gasoline, flammable vapors or liquids near this refrigerator. Do not store combustible materials in back of refrigerator. They create a safety hazard and inhibit air flow, reducing cooling efficiency.

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, servicing or maintenance of this refrigerator can cause personal injury and property damage. Service and maintenance is to be done by your dealer or a Norcold authorized service center. Use extreme care when working with or near a propane gas system. Do not smoke or create sparks. Do not use an open flame to check supply piping and fittings for leaks.

Never cut or remove the grounding prong from the AC power cord. Do not use a two-prong adapter or an extension cord. The 120 volt AC circuit must comply with any applicable local, state, or national codes.

To prevent a possible electrical fire, follow Norcold’s wire and fuse size requirements (See Installation Requirements) and applicable state, local, or national codes.

Protect all wiring from physical damage, vibration, and excessive heat.

Disconnect both AC and DC power sources from refrigerator when doing routine maintenance. Servicing of this refrigerator must be made by a qualified service technician.

Keep liquids away from electrical connections. Many liquids are electrically conductive and could cause serious arcing damage and fires.

Never bend, drop, drill, weld, manipulate, or hammer refrigerant system. Doing so can cause system to rupture, releasing chemicals that can irritate or seriously burn eyes and skin.

Do not repair or recharge refrigerant system. A defective refrigerant system must be replaced by a qualified RV appliance repair technician.

Do not touch cold surfaces of the freezer. Skin may stick to cold surfaces.

This refrigerator has sharp edges and corners at rear. To prevent cuts or abrasions, wear cut resistant gloves.

Surfaces at rear of refrigerator are extremely hot and can cause minor burns. Turn refrigerator off for several hours before moving or servicing.

When discarding a refrigerator, remove all doors to prevent accidental entrapment and suffocation.

Never bypass or alter refrigerator’s electrical components or features.

Do not operate refrigerator off level for extended periods of time. The operational limits are 3 degrees off-level side to side and 6 degrees off-level front to back. Do not operate refrigerator when it is not cooling.

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