Norcold N81X - Manual (Page 7)

Owner’s Manual 7
Refrigerator Care Checklist
- During the 30 second trial for ignition, both the ON
and the GAS light show.
- If the ON light [3] and the GAS light [4] both show after
30 seconds, it means that the refrigerator is operating
on propane gas.
- At this time, all of the air is removed from the
propane gas supply lines and you may select
AUTO mode of operation if you wish.
- If the air in the propane gas supply lines prevents the
burner from igniting on propane gas after 30 seconds
the refrigerator controls close the gas safety valve and
the igniter stops sparking.
- Both the ON light and the GAS light flash about
once every second.
- Push the selector switch to the OFF position and
then to the GAS position and the refrigerator will
start a 30 second trial for ignition.
- Depending on how much air may be in the propane gas
supply lines, you may need to repeat the 30 second trial for
ignition two or three times.
- If the burner does not ignite on propane gas after two or
three attempts, stop and consult your local dealer or an
authorized Norcold Service Center.
Set the controls to automatic mode operation:
Push the selector switch to the AUTO position.
- If 120 volts AC is available to the refigerator, the ON light [3]
shows.
- This means that the refrigerator is operating on AC
electric.
- If 120 volts AC is not available to the refigerator, the ON light
and the GAS light both show.
- This means that the refrigerator is operating on
propane gas.
If the energy source is interrupted:
- The refrigerator shows a fault code.
- Refer to the “Fault Codes” section of this manual.
Set the controls to manual mode operation:
- Push the selector switch to the GAS position.
- When the ON light and the GAS light both show, this means
that the refrigerator is operating on propane gas.
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 gas control changes. If changes occur,
contact your dealer or service center.
- Make sure the gas supply is propane gas only and not
butane or a butane mixture.
- When in propane gas operation, examine the appearance
of the flame. See “Gas Flame Appearance”.
- Make sure the air flow in the lower intake vent, through the
refrigerator coils and condenser, 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 gasoline and other flammable vapors and
liquids.
If the energy source is interrupted:
- The refrigerator shows a fault code.
- Refer to the “Fault Codes” section of this manual.
Effects of High Altitude on Propane Gas
Operation
When you operate the refrigerator on propane gas at altitudes
higher than 5500 feet above sea level:
- You may experience reduced cooling performance of the
refrigerator.
- You may experience burner outages.
To avoid these possible problems, Norcold recommends that
you operate the refrigerator on AC when at altitudes higher than
5500 feet above sea level.