COMPANION COMP622 - 22L User manual

Part No.COMP622 - 22L
COMP640 - 38L
AC/DC Portable Freezer/Refrigerator
Instruction Manual
IMPORTANT
Read these instructions for use
carefully. Familiarise yourself
with the appliance before
connecting to either 12/24V DC
or 240V AC power. Keep these
instructions for future reference.
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Installation & operation of
your Freezer/Refrigerator
It is important that your appliance is installed and
operated in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions to guarantee the performance,
efficiency and operation.
• Positiontheapplianceinasafe&securelocation.
Limit exposure to heat sources or direct sunlight
which can affect the unit’s performance and
efficiency.
• Thenormaloperationoftheappliancerequires
heat to be radiated away from the condensers
located in the front and end of the cabinet.
Adequateairowisrequiredtobeavailable
around the compressor at all times.
• Thecoolingsystemhasbeendesignedto
operate correctly when the appliance is
positioned on angles up to 35 degrees. It is
recommended that the time the unit is exposed
toanglesover30degreesislimitedtoa
maximum of four (4) hours continuous operation.
• Yourappliancecanbeusedaseitherafreezer
or a refrigerator, it cannot be used as both
simultaneously.
Important
• 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.
• Childrenshouldbesupervisedtoensurethat
they do not play with the appliance.
• Thisapplianceissuitableforcampinguse
• Theapplianceshallnotbeexposedtorain
Power Requirements
TheFreezer/Refrigeratorisdesignedtooperateon
AC&DCvoltageinputs.
AC Input – Voltage is required to be
220-240V AC at 50Hz
DC Input – Voltage is required to be
12-24V DC +/-10%
ThepowersystemisttedwithanAutomaticVoltage
changeoverprogram;thiswillallowforboththeAC&
DC power cords to be connected to the appliance at
thesametime.TheACpowerinputhaspriorityand
theunitwillselectthisinputoverDCifbotharebeing
provided.
Once the AC power is shut off the appliance will then
switchovertoDCpower.Thecompressorwillnot
start immediately as the controller will program itself
for the change in supply and within 3 minutes the unit
willrestartusingtheDCinput.Thissameprocesswill
be taken if AC power is resupplied to the appliance.
Defrosting the cabinet
If your appliance is being used solely as a
freezer,itispossiblethatabuildupoficeon
theinteriormayoccur.Thisbuildupcanaffectthe
performance&efciencyofthecoolingsystemand
mustberemoved.
Donotusesolidorsharputensilssuchasknivesto
removetheiceasthismayresultindamagetotheunit.
Turntheapplianceoffandremovethecontentfrom
the cabinet, allow the ice to melt, then drain the water
from the cabinet. Use a soft clean cloth
to wipe down all surfaces and allow to dry.
Operation of the controller
ThetemperaturecontrollerttedtoyourFreezer/
Refrigeratorprovidestheabilitytosetthedesired
temperaturelevel.Thedigitalreadoutwillprovide
informationonthecabinet&settemperature.
Theelectroniccontrollerhasbeenprogrammed
tomaintainanaverageofthesettemperature.
Thecompressorwillstartupwhentheinternal
cabinettemperatureincreasesabovetheselected
and will run until the temperature is 2 to 3 degrees
below the set before shutting off.
Setting the temperature
WhenyourFreezer/Refrigeratorisrstconnected
to AC or DC input, the LED light will identify the
selectedvoltage,thereadoutwillashforve(5)
seconds showing the factory setting of -20 degrees,
it will then return to the current cabinet temperature.
TosetthetemperaturepushtheUp/Downbuttons
until the desired cabinet temperature is reached, the
readoutwillashforve(5)secondsthenreturnto
the current cabinet temperature.
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DC Power Connection
TheFreezer/Refrigerator is supplied with a 1.5m
power cord fitted with a cigarette lighter fitting.
It is recommended that this lead is not lengthened
asthismayresultinavoltagedropandreduced
performance.
When connecting the appliance to DC power
ensure that the power socket is switched “off”.
Plugthe1.5mpowercordintotheDCsocketon
the appliance and then plug the other end of the
1.5m power cord into the DC supply and switch on.
Foroptimumperformance&efciency,itis
important that the appliance has a reliable 10amp
fuse protected DC supply in good condition. Direct
connection to the battery is recommended and
reducestheriskofvoltagedroppingtotheappliance.
Itisrecommendedthatthecorrectsized
AutomotiveElectricalCableisusedforthedirect
connectionandthatthisincludesa10ampfuse;
do not use resetable circuit breakers. It is important
thatthecorrectcablesizeisusedfortheinstallation
oftheDCsupplyasoverdistancethevoltagecan
decreaseiftheincorrectsizedwireisbeingused.
Distance Wire Gauge
4.5m or less 2.1mm2 (AWG14)
4.6m&over  3.3mm2(AWG12)
Using Solar Panels
Thepowerconsumption&efciencyofyourFreezer/
Refrigerator makes it ideal to be used in conjunction
withsolarpanelstoproviderechargingoftheDC
supply.Solarpanelswillprovidechargeintothe
batteryduringthedaylighthoursevenwhilethe
appliance is operating.
As the output from solar panels change depending
onthelevelofsunlight&intensity,yourFreezer/
Refrigerator cannot be connected directly to the
solarpanels.Theappliancemustbeconnected
to a suitable DC battery and then the solar panels
connected to the battery.
WerecommendtheuseofthePrimusrange
ofPortableSolarPanelKitsfrom40to120watts
forusewithyourFridge/Freezer.
Using Portable Generators
It is important that the correct generator is used
withyourFreezer/Refrigerator.Anincorrect
generator or output may result in reduced
performance or damage to your appliance
whichmayvoidyourapplianceswarranty.
If connecting directly to an AC generator ensure
thatonlyadigitalorinvertertypegeneratorisused.
Theseprovideamorereliable&constant240VAC
output and are specifically designed to power to
electronicandotherpowersensitiveappliances.
Companion recommends the use of Kipor Digital
InvertergeneratorstoprovideACpowertoyour
Freezer/Refrigeratorwheninremotelocations.
Most generators are fitted with a DC output -
DONOTconnectdirectlytotheDCoutputofthe
generator as this will result in damage to your
applianceandvoidanywarrantyclaim.
It is recommended that the appliance remains
connectedtotheDCpowersource.Thenusing
the DC output of the generator connect this to
the battery to recharge it. It is important that you
monitor the battery being charged, ensuring that
anoversupplyofchargeisnotbeingprovidedtoit
causing damage.
Battery cut-out
12/24V DC operation only
Thebuiltinbatterycut-outsystemisdesignedto
protectyour12voltbatterysourceoncetheavailable
voltagefallsto10.5VDC(12voltinput)and21.0VDC
(24voltinput).Onceyourbatteryisrechargedand
abovethesecut-outlevelstheFreezer/Refrigerator
will operate normally.
Lowvoltagesupplytotheappliancecanresultin
poor cooling performance and cause damage to the
supply battery.
AC Power Connection
TheFreezer/Refrigeratorissuppliedwithanapproved
3pinACPowerLeadandthismustnotbemodied
or lengthened.
When connecting to AC power ensure that the power
socketisswitched“off”.PlugtheACPowerLeadinto
the AC socket on the appliance and then plug the
otherendoftheACPowerLeadintotheACsupply
and switch on.
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IDENTIFICATION
1. LED control panel
2. Carry handle
3. AC socket
4. DC socket
5. Ventilation grill
6. Detachable lid
7. Case
8. Backcover
Using your Freezer/Refrigerator
– tips & suggestions
• Fresh&frozenfoodsshouldnotbestoredtogether.
Thecoldnessfromthefrozengoodscanbetransferred
to the other produce causing the goods to spoil. It is
best to put an insulating layer between these goods.
• Whentheapplianceisbeingsetat0orlower
temperatures,donotstoreglassbottlesorliquidssuch
as beer, milk, juices or soft drinks in the unit as these
mayfreezeandshatter.
• Itemssuchasfruit&vegetablesshouldbestored
closer to the top of the cabinet as this area is normally
slightlywarmer.Thiswillreducetheriskofspoilingand
ensures that damage is not caused by being crushed
byheavieritems.
• ToimprovetheefciencyofyourFreezer/Refrigerator
itisbettertohavethecabinetasfullaspossible
atalltimes.Afullcabinetwillprovidelowerpower
consumptionover24hoursthanahalfemptyone.
When the cabinet is full there is little air space between
the goods so the cold air is trapped, when there is lots
of air the coldness cannot be captured and held. On a
trip it is a good idea to replace products with bottles
ofwaterorsimilar.Thiswilllltheemptyspacesand
allow the coldness to remain within the cabinet.
• Makeyourselectionofwhatyouwishtoremovefrom
thecabinetbeforeyouopenthedoor.Thiswillreduce
thetimethatthecabinetisopenandthelevelofwarm
air that will enter the cabinet while the door is open.
• Whenlocatedintherearofacarortrailer,itis
recommended that the appliance be kept away from
direct sunlight to reduce the risk of increased heat.
Itshouldalsobeprovidedwithsuitableventilationto
guaranteeefcientpowerconsumption&performance.
Youmustrememberthatwhenavehicleisparkedin
the sun that on a day where the ambient temperature
is+30degrees,theinteriorofthevehiclecanreach
+55 degrees.
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Trouble Shooting
Distributed by
PRIMUS AUSTRALIA Pty Ltd
Bundoora Victoria 3083
www.primusaustralia.com.au
WARRANTY
Thisapplianceiscoveredagainstfaulty
workmanship and materials for a period of
12 months from the date of original purchase.
Customer Service: 1300 555 197
Problem Cause Remedy
TheCompressorrunsfor1-5
minutes and stops. Thevoltageisinsufcientorinterrupted. Switch off power and check
connections&fusesthenrestart.
Thecompressorrunsbutinner
liner does not get cold.
Thevoltageisinsufcientorinterrupted. Switch off power and check
connections&fusesthenrestart.
ContactyourAuthorisedService
Centre.
Therefrigerationsystemhasafaultor
is blocked.
Theinnerlinerisverycold
and the compressor runs
continuously.
Theicelayerontheevaporatoris
too thick. Defrost.
Thedoorisbeingopenedandclosed
toofrequently.
Thedoorshouldbeopenedas
little as possible.
Thefreezerisoverloaded. Removesomeproduct.
Thereisinsufcientairowtothe
condensor. Selectawell-ventilatedplace.
Thecompressordoesnotrun.
“+” and “-” are switched. Switch off power and check then
restart.
Thevoltageisinsufcientorinterrupted. Switch off power and check
connections&fusesthenrestart.
PartNo. COMP622
Description AC/DCFreezer/Refrigerator
Size 509 x 310 x 394mm
Weight 13kg
PartNo. COMP640
Description AC/DCFreezer/Refrigerator
Size 595 x 355 x 430mm
Weight 14kg