Thetford Norcold 1082 - Manual (Page 3)

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Protect all wiring from physical damage, vibration, and excessive heat.
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Always disconnect the AC power source from the refrigerator when performing routine maintenance. All
servicing of this refrigerator must be performed by a qualified service technician.
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Keep liquids away from electrical connections. Many liquids are electrically conductive and could cause serious
arching damage and fires.
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Never bend, drop, drill, weld, manipulate, or impact the cooling system. Doing so can cause the system to
rupture, releasing corrosive chemicals that can cause severe damage to the eyes and skin.
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Never attempt to repair or recharge the cooling system. A defective cooling system must be replaced by a
qualified appliance repair technician.
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After the refrigerator is in operation, do not touch the cold surfaces of the freezer, particularly with damp or wet
hands. Skin may adhere to the cold surfaces.
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To prevent child entrapment, limit access to the refrigerator and insure all wire shelves are securely fastened.
Always remove the door(s) before disposing of any refrigerator.
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This refrigerator has sharp edges and corners at the rear. Use care when working on this refrigerator. To
prevent cuts or abrasions, wear cut resistant gloves.
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Surfaces at the rear of the refrigerator are extremely hot. Contact with these surfaces can result in minor burns.
Turn the refrigerator off for several hours before attempting to move the refrigerator.
LP Gas Operation - 11.0 Inches Water Column Propane
AC Operation - 120 Volts AC (132 Volts Max.; 108 Volts Min.); 60 Hertz Grounded Circuit
Operation where these specifications are exceeded may cause refrigerator damage and will void the refrigerator
warranty.
You are now the owner of a Norcold Model 1082 Free-Standing Refrigerator. When used properly, this product
gives years of trouble free operation. Please read this manual carefully; it is designed to help you keep your
refrigerator running efficiently and to answer any questions that may arise concerning your refrigerator.
Unlike a compressor driven refrigerator, the Norcold Model 1082 Refrigerator uses a gas absorption cooling
system. This cooling system uses an external energy source to heat the cooling solution, thereby evaporating the
solution and providing refrigerant circulation by means of percolation. The refrigerant travels to the freezer and
refrigerator areas, where it condenses and re-evaporates before returning to start the cycle again. This cooling
system contains no moving parts, and operates on either LP gas or AC electric input. This cooling system has
special requirements that do not apply to compressor driven refrigerators. These requirements include critical
leveling, ventilation concerns, and adequate gas and electrical inputs, and are specified in later sections of this manual.
If a problem occurs with your refrigerator, please refer to the trouble shooting section in the back of this manual.
The information provided in the trouble shooting section helps in solving minor problems.
The model and serial number of this refrigerator must be recorded. You will find these numbers on the serial tag
located in the interior of the refrigerator. These numbers should be used in any correspondence, either written or
verbal, concerning this refrigerator.
Model: ______________________ Serial Number: _______________________
If a problem arises that is not addressed in the trouble shooting section of this manual, you will need to contact
an authorized Norcold Service Center. The service center booklet included in the information packet lists
authorized service centers in the United States and Canada.
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