Thetford N500 Series Installation Manual - Manual (Page 9)

Installation Manual 9
Ignition - propane gas operation (N500 models):
1. Open the valve at the propane gas storage tank.
2. Turn the thermostat [1] to the 5 position.
3. Turn the selector switch [2] to the propane gas position ( ).
4. Push and hold in the safety valve [3] for about five seconds:
- The refrigerator automatically ignites the gas at the burner.
WARNING: Do not hold in the safety valve for more than
30 seconds. If there is no flame in this time, wait at least
five minutes before you try ignition again. If you continue
to hold in the safety valve, gas will collect in the burner
area. This could cause a fire or explosion and result in
dangerous personal injury or death.
- When a flame is present and the flame indicator [4]
illuminates, release the safety valve.
- If the flame indicator does not illuminate, do this step again.
5. Turn the thermostat to the temperature setting that you wish.
Start up - AC operation:
- Make sure that 120 volts AC is available.
- Turn the selector switch to the AC position ( ).
- Turn the thermostat to the temperature setting that you
wish.
Start up - DC operation (3-way model N500.3):
- Make sure that 12 volts DC is available.
- Turn the selector switch to the DC position ( ).
Shut down:
- Turn the selector switch to the OFF position ( ).
Ignition - propane gas operation (N510 models):
Press the ON / OFF button to start the refrigerator in auto mode.
- Push and hold the MODE button until the light bar flashes in
the center display beside LP GAS.
- Release the MODE button.
NOTE: On initial start up of the refrigerator, ignition of the
propane gas may not occur within 30 seconds.
If ignition of the propane gas does not occur within 30 seconds:
- The gas safety valve of the refrigerator closes.
- The refrigerator stops operation.
- Refer to the “Fault Codes“ section of this manual.
- The fault code remains until you push the ON / OFF button
two times (to stop and start the refrigerator).
- If ignition does not occur after two or three times:
- Check the gas supply line.
- Consult your local dealer or an authorized Norcold
Service Center.
- Change to manual mode and operate on AC electric.