ARB Classic II Series Service manual

35L (37qrt), 47L (50qrt), 60L (63qrt), 78L (82qrt)
OPERATING AND SERVICE GUIDE …………………………… 1
BEDIENUNGS- UND SERVICEANLEITUNG ………………… 28
GUÍA DE USO Y MANTENIMIENTO …………………….……. 56
MANUEL DE L’UTILISATEUR …………………………….…… 84
GUIDA ALL’USO E ALLA MANUTENZIONE ………………..112
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Please read this operating and service guide carefully before starting your ARB Fridge
Freezer for the first time. This guide should be kept in a safe place together with your
ARB warranty and service guide and a copy of your receipt.
CONTENTS
1INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................2
2SUPPLY DETAILS ............................................................................................................2
3SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................3
3.1 General safety..........................................................................................................................................3
3.2 Safe operation of the fridge freezer ..............................................................................................3
4INTRODUCTION TO YOUR ARB FRIDGE FREEZER .................................................4
5INSTALLATION...............................................................................................................5
5.1 General installation ...............................................................................................................................5
5.2 Installing in a vehicle ............................................................................................................................6
5.2.1 Permanent mounting...........................................................................................................6
5.2.2 Temporary mounting...........................................................................................................6
6OPERATION....................................................................................................................8
6.1 Before use..................................................................................................................................................8
6.2 Carrying your fridge freezer..............................................................................................................8
6.3 Opening your fridge freezer ............................................................................................................8
6.4 Connecting your fridge freezer....................................................................................................10
6.4.1 Connecting to 12/24V DC ............................................................................................. 10
6.4.2 12/24 V DC wiring requirements ...............................................................................10
6.4.3 12/24V DC power socket ............................................................................................... 11
6.4.4 Connecting to 100-240V AC......................................................................................... 12
6.4.5 Connecting to an engine driven generator...........................................................12
6.5 Cable clips............................................................................................................................................... 13
6.6 Energy saving advice ........................................................................................................................ 13
6.7 Lid removal............................................................................................................................................. 14
6.8 Turning the fridge freezer on or off........................................................................................... 15
6.9 Setting the target cabinet temperature.................................................................................... 15
6.10 Changing between °C and °F....................................................................................................... 15
6.11 Using the battery monitor ..............................................................................................................16
6.12 Making use of the basket ................................................................................................................ 17
6.13 Basket divider ........................................................................................................................................ 18
6.14 Drain plug .............................................................................................................................................. 18
6.15 Defrosting your fridge freezer....................................................................................................... 19
6.16 Replacing the cabinet fuse ............................................................................................................. 19
6.17 Replacing the plug fuse (12/24V) ..............................................................................................20
6.18 Replacing the light bulb .................................................................................................................. 21
6.19 Storing your fridge freezer.............................................................................................................. 21
6.20 Changing transmission channel.................................................................................................. 22
6.21 Changing control panel brightness........................................................................................... 22
6.22 Displaying supply voltage............................................................................................................... 22
7CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE............................................................................ 23
8DISPOSAL ..................................................................................................................... 23
9TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................. 24
10 WARRANTY ................................................................................................................. 26
11 TECHNICAL DATA ...................................................................................................... 27

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1INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing an ARB Fridge Freezer. Your ARB Fridge Freezer has
been specifically designed for tough off road conditions and its primary purpose is for
cooling down food and beverages. It may also be used as a freezer if desired. By
following the instructions and guidelines listed in this document, you will ensure that
you receive maximum performance and long term reliability out of your new fridge
freezer.
Your ARB Fridge Freezer is designed to operate on a 12V DC or 24V DC supply from a
vehicle, boat or caravan. It can also be operated from a 100-240V AC mains supply
using the inbuilt power inverter.
CAUTION - If you wish to cool medicines, please check if the cooling capacity
of the fridge freezer is adequate for the purpose.
2SUPPLY DETAILS
Your ARB Fridge Freezer has been delivered with the following items. If any of these
items have not been included with your fridge freezer, please contact your local ARB
Fridge Freezer dealer.
ITEM
QUANTITY
ARB Fridge Freezer
1
Reversible basket
1
Basket divider
1
12/24V power cable
1
100-240V power cable
1
ARB Fridge Freezer operating and service guide
1
ARB Fridge Freezer warranty and service booklet
1

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3SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 General safety
For the safety of all people who will use your fridge freezer, ARB recommends that you
take note of the following general safety points.
Always apply the correct voltage to the fridge freezer with the correct polarity.
Do not connect your fridge freezer to a battery charger, AC/DC converter or rectifier.
Disconnect the fridge freezer from the battery before using a high-speed battery charger.
Do not use sharp, abrasive or corrosive materials to clean or defrost the fridge freezer.
Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the fridge freezer.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
If your power cable is damaged, it must be replaced before the fridge freezer is used.
Disconnect your fridge freezer from all power supplies before cleaning or maintenance.
Do not store flammable liquids or gases in or near your fridge freezer.
Do not open or tamper with the refrigerant circuit.
Do not remove or modify any of the electrical components.
Do not store or transport caustic or solvent based material in the fridge freezer.
Do not use your ARB Fridge Freezer if there are visible signs of damage.
Only have your fridge freezer serviced by an authorised ARB Fridge Freezer Service Agent.
Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this
appliance.
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar such applications such as:
-Staff Kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments.
-Farm Houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments.
-Bed and breakfast type environments.
-Catering and similar non-retail applications.
3.2 Safe operation of the fridge freezer
For safe operation of your fridge freezer, ARB recommends that you take note of the
following safety points.
Ensure that there is always sufficient ventilation around the fridge freezer to prevent
overheating. Refer to section 5.1 for details.
Do not touch the internal metal shell of the fridge freezer with a wet hand.
Do not place your fridge freezer near naked flames or other heat sources (heaters, camp fires,
gas ovens, direct sun light etc.).
Do not fill your fridge freezer cabinet with ice or fluid.
Do not place electrical devices inside your fridge freezer.
Protect your fridge freezer from rain and moisture.
Do not use your fridge freezer if you suspect that the electrical system has been exposed to
water.
Do not use your fridge freezer if it has been immersed in water.