Thetford DC558 - Manuel (Page 2)

Installation Manual 2
Safety Instructions
Safety Awareness
Read this manual carefully and understand the contents before you install the refrigerator.
Be aware of possible safety hazards when you see the safety alert symbol on the refrigerator and in this manual. A signal word follows
the safety alert symbol and identifies the danger of the hazard. Carefully read the descriptions of these signal words to fully know their
meanings. They are for your safety.
This signal word means a hazard, which if ignored, can cause dangerous personal injury, death, or much
property damage.
This signal word means a hazard, which if ignored, can cause small personal injury or much property
damage.
Table of Contents
Safety Awareness .....................................................................................................................................................................................2
Safety Instructions ....................................................................................................................................................................................2
Certification and Code Requirements.......................................................................................................................................................3
Ventilation Requirements..........................................................................................................................................................................3
Assemble the Enclosure ..........................................................................................................................................................................4
Install the Refrigerator ..............................................................................................................................................................................4
Installation Options ...................................................................................................................................................................................5
Install the decorative door panel .......................................................................................................................................................5
Reverse the door swing.....................................................................................................................................................................5
Change the travel latch position ........................................................................................................................................................6
Connect the Electrical Components .........................................................................................................................................................7
Connect the 12/24 volts DC supply ...................................................................................................................................................7
Wire Schematic ........................................................................................................................................................................................9
WARNING
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WARNING
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CAUTION
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- The storage of flammable materials behind or around the refrigerator creates a fire hazard. Do not use the area
behind the refrigerator to store anything, especially flammable materials (gasoline, cleaning supplies, etc.)
- A circuit overload can result in an electrical fire if the wires and/or fuses are not the correct size. Either use the wire
and fuse sizes as writtten in the “Installation Manual” or refer to your local codes or the applicable RVIA Standards
for the correct wire and fuse sizes.
- Incorrect installation, adjustment, change to, or maintenance of this refrigerator can cause personal injury, property
damage, or both. Have service and maintenance work done by your dealer or by an Norcold authorized service
center.
- Disconnect the DC power source before doing any maintenance work on the refrigerator. All service work on this
refrigerator must be done by a qualified service technician.
- Do not bypass or change the refrigerator’s electrical components or features.
- When you discard an appliance, remove all doors to prevent accidental entrapment and suffocation.
- Do not spray liquids near electrical outlets, connections, or the refrigerator components. Many liquids are electrically
conductive and can cause a shock hazard, electrical shorts, and in some cases fire.