Thetford EV0041 Series - Manuel (Page 7)

Owner’s Manual 7
Controls:
The power switch / thermostat [96] controls operation of the refrigerator (See Art02280).
When the power switch / thermostat is in the “OFF” position, no voltage is supplied to the
cooling system and the refrigerator uses no AC or DC voltage.
The green power indicator [185] illuminates when the power switch / thermostat is in any
position except the “OFF” position and the cooling system is energized.
The power switch / thermostat also controls the temperature of the refrigerator. Number 5 is
the coldest temperature setting. When you start up the refrigerator, turn the thermostat to the
5 position. Allow the refrigerator to cool down for eight hours and then turn the thermostat to
the temperature setting that you wish.
The refrigerator operates on either AC and DC voltage. If both power sources are connected
to the refrigerator, it operates on AC voltage. If AC power becomes unavailable, such as when you disconnect shoreline power, the
refrigerator operates on DC power.
Do not operate the refrigerator when the ambient temperature is higher than 110° F. Operation when the
ambient temperature is higher than 110° F. can cause poor cooling performance and permanent damage to
the compressor.
DC Operation Guidelines :
Do not operate the refrigerator on battery power only. Operation of the refrigerator directly from the battery
will rapidly discharge the battery. Correctly supply DC power to the refrigerator.
The refrigerator gets DC power from the vehicle battery system. The battery system also supplies power to any other DC appliances or
accessories of the vehicle.
A dual battery system provides the best power usage. This system uses two batteries. One battery supplies DC power only to the
vehicle engine and its accessories. The second battery supplies DC power only to the DC appliances of the vehicle. An alternator,
powered by the vehicle engine, charges both of the batteries.
Operation
Art02280
cold
OFF
colder
coldest
1
2
3
4 5
185 96
CAUTION
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CAUTION
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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 thermostat changes. If changes occur, contact your
dealer or an authorized Norcold Service Center.
- Make sure the air flow 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 anything, especially
combustible materials, especially gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.