Thetford EV56 Series - Manual (Page 3)

INSTALLATION
In preparing the DE-560 for installation, the following areas
should be considered:
1. Adequate ventilation.
2. Sizing of supply wire and fuse protection.
3. Direct wiring from battery to avoid electrical interference
with other equipment.
4. Provisions to prevent battery run-down.
5. Provide correct voltage and frequency for AC operation.
6. Proper grounding to prevent electrolysis for marine applica-
tions.
These instructions provide a guide to insure compliance to the
situations listed above.
The Norcold dual voltage refrigerator is designed for the recrea-
tional vehicle, Marine industry, as well as under the counter instal-
lations. A typical R.V. installation, for instance, requires the refrig-
erator to operate on 12 volt DC while in transit and 120 volt AC
while parked. The Norcold refrigerator automatically converts
from one power source to the other.
Unlike the absorption-type refrigerator, which requires a con-
stant heat source for efficient operation, your dual voltage refrig-
erator operates on the same principle as the standard domestic
refrigerator. That is, it has an electrically operated compressor
and uses freon as its refrigerating medium.
Location and Ventilation
Be sure the refrigerator is not installed in direct sunlight, or near
a gas stove, heater or other heat generating sources. A flanged
mounting frame is provided around the front of the refrigerator
cabinet to allow built-in installation.
The refrigerator must be located and secured on a solid surface
within the vehicle.
The opening cut-out dimensions for the refrigerator are listed in
Table 1. Measure for the opening and determine if you have the
proper clearances for installation. There is no need for allowing
an area around the cabinet for additional insulation as the Nor-
cold refrigerator is well insulated and requires no additional insu-
lation.
Table 1
If the power supply connections are not accessible after the re-
frigerator is installed, provisions must be made to make AC and
DC connections before sliding the refrigerator in place.
Place the refrigerator into the wall opening and secure it in
place by fastening the mounting flange to the wall through the
holes provided.
Please note the louvered access panel (Kickplate) at the front
base of the refrigerator (See Figure 1). This panel allows air
movement to flow under the cabinet and over the power supply
for cooling.
The rear side of the unit must not be closed off without provid-
ing ventilation. At least 100 sq. inches must be provided to allow
rejected heat to escape.
For travel trailers, a small louver-type vent of approximately 6" x
16" area may be installed at the top and at the bottom of the
exterior wall of the vehicle for outside venting purposes.
Refrigerator Cut-Out Opening (inches)
Model Height Width Depth
DE-560 52 7/8 23 1/2 23 1/4
Figure 2
Overall Dimensions
Wall Mount
Overall Height (A) = 54 29/32"
Overall Width = 25"
Depth Into Aisle (B) = 5/32"
Floor Mount
Overall Height (A) = 53 1/2"
Overall Width = 25"
Depth Into Aisle (B) = 5/32"
Figure 1
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