Norcold 982F User manual

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UPPER & LOWER SIDE
VENT INSTALLATION
FOR NORCOLD MODELS 900/9100/N600/N800
Read these important instructions carefully. Become thoroughly acquainted with the
content before installing vents and refrigerator.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Norcold’s Venting and Installation instructions must be followed.
These Upper and Lower Side Vent Installation instructionsareinadditiontoNorcold’s
Ventilation and Installation instructionsthataccompanyeachrefrigerator. Followthe Venting
and Installation instructions wheninstalling therefrigerator. Installationmust conformwithlocal
codes,or in the absence oflocalcodes, with these standards:
In the United States:
- NationalFuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.
- ManufacturedHome construction andSafety Standard, Title 24CFR,Part 32-80.
- StandardforRecreational Vehicles, ANSIA119.2latest edition.
In Canada:
- Current CGA B149.1 and CGA B149.2 installation code for Propane Appliances and Equip-
ment.
- CurrentCSA Z240.4.2 InstallationRequirementfor Propane AppliancesandEquipment in
RecreationalVehicles.
- CurrentCSA Z240.6.2/C22.2 No. 148 ElectricalRequirementfor Recreational Vehicles.
Wheninstalled, the refrigeratormustbe electrically groundedinaccord with localorstate codes,
theNational Electrical code, andANSI/NFPA70. InCanada, grounding isinaccord with the
Canadian Electrical Code C22.2.
LPGas supply pipingandfittings must complywithlocal, state, andnationalcodes governing type
andsize. These components should also complywiththe current NFPA 501C section 2.41,1990
andwith the currentCAN 1-6.10 Standard.
Important!
During storage of the refrigerator in the RV or the trailer, always disconnect the power
source.
Part No. 618698C (7-98)

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Upper and Lower Side Vent Installation
Theseinstructions provide analternative method forinstallingNorcold 6 and8 cubic foot
refrigerators(see Table1). This method allowsfor using twolowervents. The second lowervent
servesas the upperexhaust vent, replacingtheroof vent. Use onlythose vents specifiedinthe
refrigeratorinstallation guide forside wall installation.
RefrigeratorModels
8 Cubic Foot Models
982F, 9182F, 982-FIM, N820F, N821F
N841F,N841-FIM
A=62”minimum
1. Installthe lowerintakevent flushwiththe refrigeratormountingsurface (seeFigure1, #1). this
locationprovides thenecessaryventilation fromoutsidethe vehicle.
2. Installthe upperexhaustvent (seeFigure 1,#2)directly abovethelower ventatthe A
dimension,(seeFigure 1 and Table 1) for the model beinginstalled. Positionthis vent directly
behindthe coolingunitcondenser toallowheat andexhaustfrom thecoolingunit toventto the
outside.
6 Cubic Foot Models
962F, 9162F, 962-FIM, N620F, N621F
N641F,N641-FIM
A=55”minimum
Side View Rear View
Figure 1
Table 1

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Ventilation Fan Installation
To ensureefficientperformance,acontinuousair flow is required across therefrigerator’scooling
system. Athermostat controlled fanmustattach to therefrigerator’scoolingsystembefore
placingthe refrigerator in theenclosure. Thisfan assists air flowacrossthe cooling system. The
thermostatturns onthefan whenevertherefrigerator’s cabinettemperaturereaches 95°
Fahrenheit. Evenwith the fan, theairflow from the sideintakevent across the refrigerator’s
coolingsystem to the exhaustventmust be unobstructed.
Figure2showstheback of the refrigerator and the location of he 1st and 2nd absorber coils.
AlsoinFigure 2 are items installation andtheirapproximatelocations.
Figure 2
MountingPlates

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Fan Installation
1. Positionmountingbracket A(See Tools and PartsList,#I)around the top ofthetwoabsorber
coils.Make sure the wider flangeofmounting bracket Ais to the bottom. Theflangesof
mountingbracketAface away fromtherefrigerator cabinet. See Figure 3.
2. Positionmountingbracket B (See Tools andPartsList,#J) around the front of the1stand2nd
absorber coils. See Figure 2. This bracket has a wiring label on it. Push mounting bracket B
andmounting bracketAtogether.
NOTE: Mountthe flange of bracket Boverthebottom flange ofbracketA. Insert two 1 1/4”
bracketscrews. See Figure 4. DO NOT fully tighten.
Figure 3
Figure 4

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3. Slidemountingbrackets along the absorber coils. Leave a3”clearancebetween the right
edgeofthe brackets and the cooling unit’sreturntube. SeeFigure 5.
4. Tighten11/4”mountingbracket screws securing bracket to cooling system. See Figure 5.
5. Place 12 VDC fan on top of the mounting bracketB (label side up) and fan wires exiting to the
leftside (when viewedfromthe back).
Inserttwo 2” fanmountingscrews and tightentosecure fan tomountingbracket. See Figure 4.
Do not over tighten, causingplasticfanhousingto crack. Ensure fan wires do not contact
thesharpedges of the bracket or arepinchedinany way.
NOTE: Wheninstalling fan, leave remaining wiresinplastic bag to prevent themfrompinching.
Figure 5

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Thermostat Installation
1. Viewingtherefrigeratorfrom the rear, mount thethermostatto the rightcondenserfin.
Removewires from theplasticbag. Untangle anywiresthat are connectedtothe thermostat
andthe fan. Align theholesof the thermostatwiththe left slotinthe condenser fin.SeeFigures
2 and 6.
IMPORTANT: Thethermostatis fragile, handle it withcare. Donot hit the plastic thermostat
withthe screwdriver orallow the screwdrivertoslip off thescrew and contacttheplastic.
NOTE: The41”red wire goes to the leftterminal. The60”red wire (and attached fuse holder)
goesto the rightterminal.
2. Inserta #8 x3/8” screw throughthebottom hole ofthe thermostat andintothe lowestpointof
theleft condenser finslot. Tightenthescrew 1 or2turns to holdthethermostat in place. See
Figure6.
3. Inserta #8 x3/8” screw throughthetop hole ofthe thermostat andintothe condenserfinslot.
See Figure 6.
4. Tightenthescrews to securethe thermostat tothecondenser fin.
IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten the screws.
Figure 6

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Wire Connections
Wiring:
Splice to Circuit Board (CB) (For 900, 9100, N600, N800 Models):
- Routethe6” red spliced wire and attached 60” red fused wirebetweenthefront and back
absorber coils (Figure 2).
- Connect the female end of the 6” red spliced wire to the +12 V CB (circuit board) terminal
(Figure7).
- Routethe6” black spliced wire and attached 24” black wire betweenthefrontand back
absorber coils (Figure 2).
- Connect the female end of the 6” black spliced wire to the 12 VCOM CB ground terminal
(Figure7).
- Secureall wires so they donotcontact hot surfaces or sharpedgeson the condenser fins or
absorber coils. Use cable ties and adhesive mounting plates (figure 2) as described below.
- Use a cable tie to secure the 41” red wire, the 6” red wire, and the 24” black wire to the
pressurerelief valve(Figure5).

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900 / 9100 / N600 / N800 Series
Side Wall Venting Components Required
For Assembly Kit Part Number 619020
QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
1.......618698b............. InstallationInstructions
2. .....61633330............ #8x 3/8”Thermostat MountingScrews
2......61581122............ #6x 11/4”Bracket Mounting Screws
2........618951.............. #8 x2” FanMountingScrews
1........618978.............. 6”RedQuickConnectSpliceWire #18 Gauge 4/64” Thermoplastic
Insulation
1........619017.............. 6”Black Quick connect Splice Wire #18 Gauge 4/64” Thermoplastic
Insulation
2........618950.............. Tie RapMountingPlate Adhesive Backed
1........619018.............. Fan Wiring Diagram Label
1........618699.............. 60” Red #18 GaugeWire w/4/64” PVC Insulation,w/Quick Connect
Terminals, w/DC Fuse Holder
1........618700.............. 24”Black#18 Gauge Wire w/4/64”PVCInsulation, w/Quick Connect
Terminals
1........618701.............. 41”Red #18 Gauge Wirew/4/64”PVC Insulation, w/ QuickConnect
Terminals
1........618856.............. 12 VDC Fan (Brushless .30 Amps)
1........618093.............. 12 VDC Thermostat (130 On / 115 Off)
1........619016.............. Fan Support Mounting Bracket(B)
1........618857.............. Fan Support Mounting Bracket(A)
4......61417922............ Cable Ties
1........619023.............. Package Label
1........619286.............. Thermostat Warning Note
5. Pullthe wires straight downfromthe thermostat and placeamounting plate about 12”down
fromthe condenser sothewires do nottouchthe condenser orthevertical tubing. Secure the
wiresto the mounting platewitha tie wrap. Place themountingplate under the sumpandto
theleftof the fan (Figure 2). Fold theexcesswireas shown. Tie the folded wires to the
mountingplate under thesumpwith a cabletieto prevent thewiresfrom moving byairflow.
Thisalso prevents excess wirefromgetting caught between thesideof the refrigerator and
theenclosure. Makesure the wires arepulledin tight between thetiewrap locations and that
thetie wraps are firmlysecured.
Therefrigerator is nowready for installation.
IMPORTANT: Install the refrigerator according to Norcold’s installation instructions.

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