Thetford 3163 Series - Manuel (Page 11)

Owner’s Manual 11
- Remove the orifice assembly from the burner [78]
When cleaning, do not try to remove the orifice [79] from the orifice adapter [80]. Removal will damage
the orifice and seal of the orifice and can cause a propane gas leak. Leaking propane gas can ignite or
explode and result in dangerous personal injury or death. Do not try to clean the orifice with a pin or
other objects as this also can damage the orifice.
- Clean the orifice assembly with alcohol only.
- Using a wrench, assemble the orifice assembly to the burner.
- Assemble the flare nut to the orifice assembly.
- Tighten the flare nut by hand.
- Hold the orifice assembly securely and, using a wrench, tighten the flare nut 1/4 revolution only.
- Examine the burner box gasket.
- Replace if necessary.
- Attach the burner box to the refrigerator.
- Using a leak test solution, examine the refrigerator fittings for leaks.
- Install the refrigerator.
- Using a leak test solution, examine the propane gas supply lines for leaks at the manual shut off valve.
Remove the Refrigerator
A dealer or Norcold authorized service center must do this procedure.
The rear of the refrigerator has sharp edges and corners. To prevent cuts or abrasions when working on
the refrigerator, be careful and wear cut resistant gloves.
1. Close the valve at the propane gas tank(s).
To avoid possible gas leaks, always use two wrenches to tighten or loosen the gas supply line connections
of the refrigerator.
2. Remove the screws which attach the front of the refrigerator to the enclosure.
3. Move the refrigerator forward enough to disconnect the propane gas supply line from the manual shut off valve, located on top of the
refrigerator.
4. Remove the AC power cord from the receptacle.
5. Remove the DC wiring from the refrigerator.
- Mark the DC wires so you can put them back in the correct location.
6. Remove the flexible intake and exhaust pipes from the vent terminal housing.
7. Remove the refrigerator from the enclosure.
CAUTION
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NOTICE
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WARNING
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