Norcold N3000 series Instruction Manual

DO NOT install this refrigerator in below deck marine applications. Do not install this refrigerator in fixed
indoor cabin or other dwelling applications. This refrigerator must use only NORCOLD designed and
approved outside air intake and exhaust ventilation for correct and safe operation. Any other ventilation
could cause lethal combustion exhaust fumes and/or propane gas fumes to be present in the living area
and/or below deck.
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance
can cause personal injury or property damage. Refer to this manual.
For assistance or additional information, contact a qualified installer,
service agency, or the gas supplier.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquid in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1. Open windows
2. Don’t touch electrical switches.
3. Extinguish any open flame.
4. Immediately call your gas supplier.
Installation and Owner’s Manual
For N3000 models with touchscreen
NORCOLD, Inc.
P.O. Box 4248
Sidney, OH 45365-4248
Part No. 635607E (2013/05/14)
Norcold Customer Suport Dept.
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Site: www.norcold.com
English
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Owner’s Manual .......................................................................................................................................................................................3
Safety Awareness..............................................................................................................................................................................3
Safety Instructions.............................................................................................................................................................................3
About Your Refrigerator.....................................................................................................................................................................4
Refrigerator components............................................................................................................................................................4
Storage Volume..........................................................................................................................................................................4
Leveling......................................................................................................................................................................................5
Operation during travel...............................................................................................................................................................5
Use of refrigerator compartment................................................................................................................................................5
Moving storage shelves .............................................................................................................................................................5
Moving door bins........................................................................................................................................................................5
Freezer compartment.................................................................................................................................................................5
Control Panel with Touchscreen........................................................................................................................................................6
Turn refrigerator on....................................................................................................................................................................6
Anti-condensation heater...........................................................................................................................................................6
Selecting a Source.....................................................................................................................................................................7
Sources......................................................................................................................................................................................7
Select cooling level ....................................................................................................................................................................7
Turn refrigerator off....................................................................................................................................................................7
Temperature Control System.............................................................................................................................................................8
Effects of HighAltitude on Propane Gas Operation..........................................................................................................................8
Effects of Freezing Temperatures on Refrigerator Operation............................................................................................................8
Refrigerator Care Checklist...............................................................................................................................................................8
Defrosting..........................................................................................................................................................................................9
Cleaning............................................................................................................................................................................................9
Check the Seal of the Doors ...........................................................................................................................................................10
Refrigerator Maintenance Checklist................................................................................................................................................10
Refrigerator Storage........................................................................................................................................................................11
Refrigerator Maintenance................................................................................................................................................................11
Gas flame appearance.............................................................................................................................................................11
Remove and clean the burner orifice.......................................................................................................................................12
Wiring Diagram and Pictorial...........................................................................................................................................................13
Replacement Parts..........................................................................................................................................................................14
Troubleshooting...............................................................................................................................................................................14
Frequently Asked Questions ..........................................................................................................................................................14
Installation Manual..................................................................................................................................................................................15
Safety Awareness............................................................................................................................................................................15
Safety Instructions...........................................................................................................................................................................15
Certification and Code Requirements .............................................................................................................................................16
Ventilation Requirements ................................................................................................................................................................16
Key Refrigerator Dimensions ..........................................................................................................................................................17
Assemble the Enclosure for the Refrigerator ..................................................................................................................................17
Install the Lower and Upper Vents ..................................................................................................................................................18
Reverse the Door Swing (optional) .................................................................................................................................................22
Handling..........................................................................................................................................................................................23
Install the Refrigerator.....................................................................................................................................................................23
Combustion Seal.............................................................................................................................................................................23
Connect the Electrical Components................................................................................................................................................24
Connect the 120 volts AC supply.............................................................................................................................................24
Connect the 12 volts DC supply...............................................................................................................................................24
Connect the Propane Gas Components .........................................................................................................................................25
Connect the propane gas supply system.................................................................................................................................25
Connect the gas supply line to the refrigerator ........................................................................................................................25
Examine the gas supply system for leaks................................................................................................................................26
Ignition and Start Up........................................................................................................................................................................26
Control Panel with Touchscreen......................................................................................................................................................26
Removing Air From the Propane Gas Supply Lines........................................................................................................................27
Set the Controls to Automatic Mode Operation...............................................................................................................................28
Turn Refrigerator Off.......................................................................................................................................................................28
Remove the Refrigerator.................................................................................................................................................................28
Table of Contents

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Read this manual carefully and understand the contents before you use the refrigerator.
Be aware of possible safety hazards when you see the safety alert symbol on the refrigerator and in this manual. A signal word follows
the safety alert symbol and identifies the danger of the hazard. Carefully read the descriptions of these signal words to fully know their
meanings. They are for your safety.
This signal word means a hazard, which if ignored, can cause dangerous personal injury, death, or much
property damage.
This signal word means a hazard, which if ignored, can cause small personal injury or much property
damage.
WARNING
!
CAUTION
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WARNING
!
CAUTION
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Safety Awareness
- The storage of flammable materials behind or around the refrigerator creates a fire hazard. Do not use the area
behind the refrigerator to store anything, especially flammable materials (gasoline, cleaning supplies, etc.)
- Do not remove the round ground prong from any of the AC power cords. Do not use a two prong adapter or an
extension cord with any of the AC power cords.
- A circuit overload can result in an electrical fire if the wires and/or fuses are not the correct size. Use only the wire
and fuse sizes as written in the “Installation Manual”.
- Incorrect installation, adjustment, change to, or maintenance of this refrigerator can cause personal injury, property
damage, or both. Have service and maintenance work done by your dealer or by a Norcold authorized service center.
- Disconnect both the AC and DC power sources before doing any maintenance work on the refrigerator. All service
work on this refrigerator must be done by a qualified service technician.
- Do not bypass or change the refrigerator’s electrical components or features.
- When you discard an appliance, remove all doors to prevent accidental entrapment and suffocation.
- Do not spray liquids near electrical outlets, connections, or the refrigerator components. Many liquids are electrically
conductive and can cause a shock hazard, electrical shorts, and in some cases fire.
- The refrigerator cooling system is under pressure. Do not try to repair or to recharge a defective cooling system. The
cooling system contains sodium chromate. The breathing of certain chromium compounds can cause cancer. The
cooling system contents can cause severe skin and eye burns, and can ignite and burn with an intense flame. Do not
bend, drop, weld, move, drill, puncture, or hit the cooling system.
- At regular intervals, make sure that the refrigerator flue the burner, the vent areas, and the ventilation air pathway
between the vents is completely free from any flammable material or blockage. After a period of storage, it is
especially important to check these areas for any flammable material or blockage caused by animals.
- The rear of the refrigerator has sharp edges and corners. To prevent cuts or abrasions when working on the
refrigerator, be careful and wear cut resistant gloves.
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model N3104 model N3150
Refrigerator components
1.......................................................................................................................................................................................Refrigerator door
2............................................................................................................................................................................................. Freezer door
3...................................................................................................................................................................................................Door lock
4......................................................................................................................................................... Security lock (dependent on model)
5........................................................................................................................................................ Control panel with LCD touchscreen
6................................................................................................................................................................................Freezer compartment
7............................................................................................................................................................................................. Ice cube tray
8.........................................................................................................................................................................Refrigerator compartment
9...............................................................................................................................................................................................Cooling fins
10..................................................................................................................................................................................... Storage shelves
11..........................................................................................................................................................................................Vegetable bin
12..............................................................................................................................................................................................Serial label
13.................................................................................................................................................................................................Door bins
14..........................................................................................................................................................................................Bottle retainer
Storage volume
This refrigerator is made for storage of foods and frozen food and for making ice.
Total capacity: model N3104 - 3.7 cubic feet model N3150 - 5.3 cubic feet
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Leveling
The refrigerator is made to operate within 3° off level side-to-side and 6° off level front-to-back (as looking at
the front of the refrigerator). Operating it at more than these limits can cause damage to the cooling system
and create a risk of personal injury or property damage. Make sure the vehicle is level before you operate
the refrigerator.
Operation during travel
While the refrigerator should be level when the vehicle is stopped, performance during travel is not usually affected.
Use of refrigerator compartment
You can organize your refrigerator as desired by moving the storage shelves and door bins.
Make sure the door can still be closed after reorganizing shelves and bins.
Moving storage shelves
Remove and save the screw below the plastic clamp on the right side of the storage. Turn the
plastic clamp upwards, as illustrated. Lift the right side a bit, and move the storage shelf to
the desired position. First place the left side of the storage shelf in the refrigerator wall, then
the right side in the corresponding groove. Turn the plastic clamp downwards, and replace the
screw underneath.
Moving door bins
Push a door bin out of the locking with both hands, as illustrated. Place this door bin back in
the desired position and push it back on the locking.
For the best cooling performance:
- Let air move freely inside the entire food compartment.
- Do not cover the shelves with plastic, paper, etc.
To decrease the amount of ice that collects on the cooling fins:
- Cover all liquids and moist foods.
- Let all hot foods cool before putting them in the refrigerator.
- Do not open the door any longer than necessary.
Freezer compartment
The freezer compartment is made to keep pre-frozen food frozen and not to quick freeze food. Keep pre-frozen foods in the freezer
compartment.
Do not put other items on the ice tray while the water is freezing. The water freezes more rapidly if the thermostat is at
the COLDEST position.
Do not wash the vegetable bins, door bins, or bin slides in a dishwasher. The vegetable bins, door bins, and bin slides
are not dishwasher safe.
CAUTION
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NOTICE
NOTICE
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5........................................................................................................................................................Control panel with LCD touchscreen
5a...........................................................................................................................................................................................On/off switch
5b........................................................................................................................................................................................... Touchscreen
5c.........................................................................................................................................................................................Mode symbols
5d...........................................................................................................................................................................Cooling level indicators
5e............................................................................................................................... Symbol ‘anti-condensation’ (only for model N3150)
5f................................................................................................................................................................................................Error code
Turn refrigerator on
Start up the refrigerator and let it cool for eight hours before loading with food. If the refrigerator does not start to cool down after about
two hours, contact your dealer or a Norcold authorized service center.
For best cooling performance, level your vehicle before operating the refrigerator.
To turn the refrigerator on, push the on/off switch and hold it for 1 second, as illustrated. A
light in the on/off switch will turn green.
After 10 seconds the settings will dim. The green light indicates the refrigerator is still
functioning.
To check the settings push the on/off button again. The currently active settings will light up.
For optimal performance, turn the refrigerator on eight hours before placing food.
Anti-condensation heater (present on refrigerator model N3150 only)
To prevent condensation from forming on the control panel , the anti-condensation function is automatically turned on (no symbol
visible). Only turn this function off when it is necessary to conserve vehicle battery charge.
To turn OFF the anti-condensation heater, push on the anti-condensation button. The
symbol on the control panel will light up, indicating that the anti-condensation heater has
been turned OFF.
To turn the anti-condensation heater back on, push the anti-condensation button again. The
symbol on the control panel will go off, indicating that the anti-condensation heater has been
turned ON.
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Selecting a source
After turning the refrigerator on, push the source button several times, as illustrated. Push
until the desired source is selected.
Sources
Auto The refrigerator automatically selects the best source available
(in order: AC, DC, gas)
AC The refrigerator is powered by AC.
DC The refrigerator is powered by the battery of your vehicle.
Gas The refrigerator is powered by propane gas.
Always use the gas or AC mode to start up and cool. Operating on 12V DC is only effective while the engine of the vehicle is running.
If the ‘auto’ function on the refrigerator is selected, but no source is available, a light in the on/off switch blinks red.
The performance of the refrigerator operating on 12V DC is dependent on the thickness and length of the wiring and the overall
installation of the vehicle.
Select cooling level
After turning the refrigerator on, push the cooling level button several times, as illustrated.
Push until the desired level is selected.
We advise to set the refrigerator on cooling level 3, with an ambient temperature between
60°F and 75°F. A higher temperature needs a higher cooling level, a lower temperature a
lower level.
Turn refrigerator off
Before defrosting the refrigerator or storing your vehicle, turn the refrigerator off. Push the
on/off switch, as illustrated, and hold it for 2 seconds to turn off the refrigerator. All lights will
go out.
If storing the vehicle for an extended period of time, make sure to disconnect
the fan at the rear of the refrigerator, as explained in section entitled
“Refrigerator Storage”.
NOTICE
Lowest
cooling
level
Highest
cooling
level
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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.
Temperature Control System
Although the refrigerator is not frost -free, it is made to limit frost on the cooling fins. At regular intervals, the temperature control
system automatically melts most of the frost from the cooling fins. The water from the cooling fins drains into a collection cup that is
attached to the back of the refrigerator. The heat of the cooling system evaporates the water from the collection cup.
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.
Effects of Freezing Temperatures on Refrigerator Operation
A gas absorption refrigerator is not designed to operate in freezing temperatures. If the refrigerator is not equipped for low temperature
operation, and if the cooling system of the refrigerator is exposed to temperatures of 32° F or lower for an extended period of time,
the refrigerator operation may be disrupted. The refrigerator operation will resume when the cooling system of the refrigerator warms
sufficiently.
Disrupted operation of the refrigerator, due to extended exposure to temperatures of 32° F or lower, and any costs incurred to warm the
cooling system of the refrigerator are not covered by the Norcold limited warranty. Please contact your local RV dealer for information
about how to resume refrigerator operation or about how to equip your refrigerator for operation in freezing temperatures.
Do not change the installation or the venting of your refrigerator. Refrigerator failures, which are the result of changes to either the
refrigerator installation or to the venting, are not covered by the Norcold limited warranty.
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The cooling fins of the refrigerator operate at below freezing temperature and will naturally form frost from humidity, which is always
present in the air. The humidity inside the refrigerator increases:
- with higher outside temperature and humidity.
- with the storage of non-sealed fresh foods or warm foods.
- with the amount of time that the door(s) are open.
- with any air leakage into the refrigerator.
Although the refrigerator is not frost -free, it is made to limit frost on the cooling fins. At regular intervals, the temperature control system
automatically melts most of the frost from the cooling fins. The water from the cooling fins drains into a collection cup that is attached to
the back of the refrigerator. The heat of the cooling system evaporates the water from the collection cup.
It is normal for frost to collect inside the freezer. Excess frost decreases the cooling performance of the refrigerator. Defrost the
refrigerator and freezer as necessary:
- Remove all food from the refrigerator.
- Turn the refrigerator OFF.
Defrosting the refrigerator makes excess water inside the refrigerator.
- Remove the drain hose from the drip cup at the rear of the refrigerator.
- Put the drain hose into a half-gallon or larger container to capture water.
- Put dry towels (etc.) inside the refrigerator and freezer to absorb melted frost.
High temperatures can cause the inside surfaces of the refrigerator to warp or melt. Do not use pans of
HOT water, hair dryer, or any other high temperature devices to defrost the refrigerator. Do not use any hard
or sharp objects to remove frost. Damage to the interior of the refrigerator can occur.
- To increase the speed of defrosting, put pans of WARM water in the refrigerator and freezer.
- Remove the wet towels (etc.) and dry the interior.
- Remove the drain hose from the large container and put the drain hose back into the drip cup.
- Remove the large container from the enclosure.
- Start up the refrigerator.
- Allow the refrigerator to cool down.
- Return all food to the refrigerator.
NOTICE
CAUTION
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NOTICE
Defrosting
Cleaning
A good time to clean the refrigerator is just after you defrost it. Clean the inside of the refrigerator as often as necessary to avoid food
odors:
- Remove all food from the refrigerator.
Do not use abrasive cleaners, chemicals, or scouring pads because they can damage the interior of the refrigerator.

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Read and understand the following maintenance sections of this manual.
Norcold is not responsible for installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance performed by anyone other
than a qualified RV dealer or a Norcold authorized service center.
Have a qualified RV dealer or a Norcold authorized service center do these annual safety and maintenance checks:
- Examine the gas supply lines for leaks
- Replace or repair if needed.
- Make sure the propane gas pressure is 11 inches of water column.
- Adjust if needed.
- Make sure the combustion seal is complete and intact.
- Replace or repair it if needed.
- Make sure the burner and the burner orifice are clean.
- Clean if needed.
- Make sure the electrode spark gap is 1/8 - 3/16 inch.
- Adjust if needed.
- Make sure the AC voltage is 108 - 132 volts and the DC voltage is 10.5 - 15.4 volts.
- Make sure the area at the rear of the refrigerator is free of any combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and
liquids.
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NOTICE
- Wash the interior with a mild cleaner or a solution of liquid dish detergent and warm water.
- Rinse with a solution of baking soda and clean water.
- Dry with clean cloth.
- Put all food in the refrigerator.
If either door does not seal correctly, excess frost will collect inside the refrigerator. Make sure the doors seal correctly (See Art00980):
- Close each door on a piece of paper that is about the size and thickness of a dollar bill.
- Gently pull the paper.
- You should feel a slight drag between the gasket and the cabinet.
- Do this on all four sides of the door.
- If you do not feel a slight drag on the paper, the door does not seal correctly.
- Have your dealer or an authorized Norcold Service Center correct the seal of the door.
Check the Seal of the Doors
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Gas flame appearance:
While in GAS operation, examine the appearance of the gas flame:
- Turn the refrigerator on, select manual gas mode, and coldest temperature setting.
- Open the lower intake vent.
The burner box cover can be hot. Wear gloves to avoid burns.
- Remove the burner box cover by removing the screw.
- Look at the gas flame [75] (See Art01605).
- The flame should be:
- a darker blue color on the inside of the flame and a lighter blue color on the outside of
the flame.
- a constant shape without flickering.
- Contact your dealer or Norcold authorized service center if the flame is:
- yellow
- flickering or changing shape.
- Make sure the flame does not touch the inside of the flue tube [76].
- If the flame touches the inside of the flue tube, contact your dealer or Norcold authorized service center.
- Close the burner box door.
CAUTION
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Refrigerator Storage
Before the refrigerator is stored for an extended (seasonal) period of time:
- Defrost and clean the interior of the refrigerator.
- To prevent odors and mold in the refrigerator, keep all doors open during storage.
Rotate the hook at door lock 45 degrees and lock it in place by using the strike plate, as
illustrated.
- Disconnect the fan at the rear of the refrigerator. Unplug the connector on the red wire of
the DC power cord, where shown as illustrated.
If the refrigerator is stored for an extended period of time, before start up:
- Make sure there are no obstructions in the vents, the ventilation air pathway, the
burner, the orifice, or the flue area.
- Reconnect the fan at the rear of the refrigerator. Plug together the connectors on
the red wire of the DC power cord, where shown as illustrated.
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76
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Remove and clean the burner orifice
Your dealer or Norcold authorized service center must do this procedure.
Remove and clean the burner orifice (See Art00956):
- Close the valve at the propane gas tank(s).
- Push the on/off switch and hold it for 2 seconds to turn off the refrigerator.
The burner box cover can be hot. Wear gloves to avoid burns.
- Open the lower intake vent.
- Remove the burner box cover by removing the screw.
To avoid possible propane gas leaks, always use two wrenches to loosen and tighten the gas supply line
connections.
- Remove the flare nut from the orifice assembly [77] (See Art00956).
- Remove the orifice assembly from the burner [78].
Do not try to remove the orifice [79] from the orifice adapter [80] when cleaning. Removal will damage
the orifice and seal of the orifice and can cause a propane gas leak. Leaking propane gas can ignite or
explode which can result in dangerous personal injury or death. Do not clean the orifice with a pin or other
objects.
- Clean the orifice assembly with air pressure and alcohol only.
- Using a wrench, assemble the orifice assembly to the burner.
- Assemble the flare nut to the orifice assembly.
- Examine all of the connections for gas leaks.
- Clean the burner box.
- Assemble the burner box cover.
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79
80
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Wiring Diagram and Pictorial
120VAC/
120VCA
12VDC-HC +/
12VCC-HC +
12VDC-HC COM/
COM 12VCC-HC
AC heater / résistance CA
NL
DC heater / résistance CC
fuse 20A /
fusible 20A
WIRING DIAGRAM / SCHEMA DE CABLAGE
WIRING PICTORIAL / PLAN DE CABLAGE
MODEL/MODELE N3104-N3150 TYPE U
MODEL/MODELE N3104-N3150 TYPE U
Power Control Module / Module Connexion de Puissance
Thermistor / Sonde
thermostatique
Display Module / Panneau de commande
Divider heater (Double door only) / Anti
condensation (modèles double porte uniquement)
Battery pack (E option only) /
Boitier porte piles (pour
modèles LED uniquement)
Burner Control
Module / Module de
Contrôle Brûleur
Spark electrode /
Bougie à ionisation
Solenoid Gas valve /
Electrovanne de gaz
12VDC heater / résistance 12VCC
120VAC heater / résistance 120VCA
120VAC powercord / cordon
d’alimentation 120VCA
Engine Run/+ après contact
12VDC - LC / 12VCC-LC
12VDC - HC / 12VCC-HC
+-+-
Fuse 20A /
fusible 20A
Fuse 4A /
fusible 4A
Earth tab /
Terre
Power / Mise
en marche
Source / Source
d'énergie
Level / Sélecteur
puissance
Div. Heat. / Anti
condensation
12VDC-LC +/
12VCC-LC +
12VDC-LC COM/
COM 12VCC-LC
fuse 4A /
fusible 4A
Resettable fuse
1.1A / Fusible
réarmable 1.1A
Solenoid gas valve /
Electrovanne de gaz
Spark electrode /
Bougie à ionisation
fuse 1.1A /
fusible 1.1A
BCM
μC
5V
PSU
to
DM Comm.
μC
to
PCM
+12V-LC
+5V-DM
GND
Comm.
+12V-LC
+5V-DM
GND 4xA
B
10xC
D E μC
5V
PSU
to
PCM Comm.
+12V-LC
+5V-DM
GND
4xF
B
11xG
D E
PCM
DM-LED DM-LCD
Thermoswitch / sonde thermique
Fan /
Ventilateur
Thermoswitch /
sonde thermique
Fan / Ventilateur
A) Push buttons: Power, Back, Mode/Enter, Next /
Commandes: Mise en marche, Retour, Valider, Suivant.
B) Reed switch / Contacteur
C) LED’s: 3x Source, 5x Temperature, Divider heater, battery (red) /
Modèle LED = 3 sources d'énergie,5 sélections de puissance,
anti condensation, indicateur changement de piles (rouge)
D) Interior lights / Lumière intérieure
E) Divider heater (double door only) / Anti condensation (modèles double porte uniquement)
F) Push button Power and 3x touch switch: source, temperature, divider heater / Commandes : Mise
en marche et 3 commandes tactiles : Source d'energie,sélection de puissance, anti condensation
G) LCD symbols: auto mode, 3x source,5x temperature, divider heater, 2 digit error code / modèle
LCD = mode automatique, 3 sources d'énergie, 5 sélections de puissance,anti condensation, code
erreur ( 2 chiffres).
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In case of a problem, an error code on the control panel can light up. When error codes 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 12 or 13 are visible, directly
contact your dealer or a Norcold Service Center.
For below error codes, first read the associated instructions. If this will not solve the problem, contact your dealer or a Norcold Service
Center.
The refrigerator does not work on gas: check if the gas bottle is not empty • check if the valve of the gas bottle and all
shut-off valves are open • turn the refrigerator off and on again • try to run the refrigerator on another power source
The refrigerator does not work on 12V: make sure the engine is running • try to run the refrigerator on
another power source
The refrigerator does not work on 12V: make sure the engine is running • try to run the refrigerator on
another power source.
The refrigerator does not work on 120V: check if 120V AC is available • try to run the refrigerator on
another power source
The refrigerator does not work in AUTO mode: check if the sources are connected • try to run the refrigerator manually on
a power source
All symbols on the control panel light up: wait a few seconds until the refrigerator starts normal.
Replacement Parts
You may purchase replacement parts through your local RV dealer or authorized Norcold Service Center.
Troubleshooting
What can I do, when the refrigerator does not start?
Check if you turned on the refrigerator according to the instructions, if the vehicle stands level or if there is an available energy source
to start the refrigerator with. If none of this is the case, please contact your dealer or a Norcold Service Center.
The refrigerator does not cool sufficiently, what can I do?
Check if the vents aren’t covered or blocked from the outside, if the refrigerator stands level, if the highest cooling level of the
refrigerator is selected, if the door of the refrigerator still closes properly, if there is not too much ice on the cooling fins, or if the fan wire
is disconnected at the rear of the refrigerator. If none of this is the case, please contact your dealer or a Norcold Service Center.
All lights on the control panel are blinking, what should I do?
Please contact your dealer or a Norcold Service Center.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Safety Awareness
Installation Manual
Safety Instructions
Read this manual carefully and understand the contents before you install the refrigerator.
Be aware of possible safety hazards when you see the safety alert symbol on the refrigerator and in this manual. Asignal word follows
the safety alert symbol and identifies the danger of the hazard. Carefully read the descriptions of these signal words to fully know their
meanings. They are for your safety.
This signal word means a hazard, which if ignored, can cause dangerous personal injury, death, or much
property damage.
This signal word means a hazard, which if ignored, can cause small personal injury or much property
damage.
WARNING
!
CAUTION
!
- This refrigerator is not approved for use as a free standing refrigerator. It is equipped for the use of propane gas only and
cannot be changed to use any other fuels (natural gas, butane, etc.).
- Incorrect installation, adjustment, alteration, or maintenance of this refrigerator can cause personal injury, property
damage, or both.
- Obey the instructions in this manual to install intake and exhaust vents.
- Do not install the refrigerator directly on carpet. Put the refrigerator on a metal or wood panel that extends the full width
and depth of the refrigerator.
- Do not allow anything to touch the refrigerator cooling system.
- Propane gas can ignite and cause an explosion that can result in property damage, personal injury, or death. Do not
smoke or create sparks. Do not use an open flame to examine the propane gas supply line for leaks. Always use two
wrenches to tighten or loosen the propane gas supply line connections.
- Make sure the electrical installation obeys all applicable codes. See “Certification and Code Requirements” section.
- Do not bypass or change the refrigerator’s electrical components or features.
- Do not spray liquids near electrical outlets, connections, or the refrigerator components. Many liquids are electrically
conductive and can cause a shock hazard, electrical shorts, and in some cases fire.
- The refrigerator cooling system is under pressure. Do not try to repair or to recharge a defective cooling system.
- The cooling system contains sodium chromate. The breathing of certain chromium compounds can cause cancer. The
cooling system contents can cause severe skin and eye burns, and can ignite and burn with an intense flame. Do not
bend, drop, weld, move, drill, puncture, or hit the cooling system.
The rear of the refrigerator has sharp edges and corners. To prevent cuts or abrasions when working on
the refrigerator, use caution and wear cut resistant gloves.
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Certification and Code Requirements
This refrigerator is certified by CSA International as meeting the
latest edition of ANSI Z21.19 / CSA 1.4 standards for installation
in mobile homes or recreational vehicles.
The refrigerator must be installed in accordance with this
“Installation Manual” in order for the Norcold limited warranty
to be in effect. In addition, the installation must conform to the
following, as applicable:
In the United States and Canada:
- Local codes, or in the absence of local codes, the National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, the Natural Gas and Propane installation Code, CSA B149.1, ANSI A119.2 Recreational
Vehicles Code, and CSA Z240 RV Series, Recreational Vehicles.
- A manufactured home (mobile home) installation must conform with the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard,
Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 [formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 24 (part 280), and the
current CSA Z240.4, Gas-equipped Recreational Vehicles and Mobile Housing.
- If an external power source is utilized, the appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes
or, in the absence of local codes, the National Electrical code, and ANSI/NFPA 70, or the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.2.
Parts 1 and 2.
All propane gas supply piping and fittings must obey local, state, and national codes about type and size. These components must also
obey the current NFPA 1192 section 2-4, and in Canada with the current CAN 1-6.10 Standard.
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Ventilation Requirements
The completed installation must:
- Make sure there is sufficient intake of fresh air for combustion.
- Make sure the living space is completely isolated from the combustion system of the refrigerator.
- Make sure there is complete and unrestricted ventilation of the flue exhaust which, in gas mode, can produce carbon
monoxide. The breathing of carbon monoxide fumes can cause dizziness, nausea, or in extreme cases, death.
- Make sure the refrigerator is completely isolated from its heat generating components through the correct use of baffles
and panel construction.
Certified installation needs one lower intake vent and one upper exhaust vent. Install the vents exactly as written in this manual. Any
other installation method voids both the certification and the factory warranty of the refrigerator.
The bottom of the opening for the lower intake vent, which is also the service access door, must be even with or immediately below the
floor level. This allows any leaking propane gas to escape to the outside and not to collect at floor level.
CSA International certification allows the refrigerator to have zero (0) inch minimum clearance at the sides, rear, top, and bottom. While
there are no maximum clearances specified for certification, the following maximum clearances are necessary for correct refrigerator
performance:
Bottom 0 inch min. 0 inch max.
Each Side 0 inch min 1/2 inch max.
Top 0 inch min. 1/4 inch max.
Rear 0 inch min. 1 inch max.
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These clearances plus the lower and upper vents cause the natural air draft that is necessary for good refrigeration. Cooler air comes
in through the lower vent, goes up around the refrigerator coils where it removes the excess heat from the refrigerator components, and
goes out through the upper vent. If this air flow is blocked or decreased, the refrigerator will not cool correctly.
Each NORCOLD model is certified by CSA International for correct ventilation. Install only the certified vents that are listed in this
manual.
Key Refrigerator Dimensions
Height* Width Depth* Total Volume Freezer Volume Net Weight
(in.) (in.) (in.) (cu. ft.) (cu. ft.) (lb.)
N3104Axx 32 5/16 20 11/16 23 3/8 3.7 0.39 61
N3150Axx 49 1/16 20 11/16 22 7/8 5.3 0.88 85
* Height dimension includes feet. Depth dimension includes the door.
Assemble the Enclosure for the Refrigerator
1. Use the table below, and associated figures, to determine the enclosure size.
Model Height Width Depth Door Depth
(in.) (in.) (in.) “FC” (in.)
N3104Axx 32 1/2 20 13/16 min. to 20 15/16 max. 20 3/8 min. 3 1/16
N3150Axx 49 3/16 20 13/16 min. to 20 15/16 max. 19 7/8 min. 3 1/16
2. Make sure the floor is solid and level.
- The floor must be metal or a wood panel and extend the full width and depth of the
enclosure.
- The floor must be able to support the weight of the refrigerator and its contents.
3. Make sure there are no adjacent heat sources such as a furnace vent, a hot
water heater vent, etc.
4. If there is more than 1/2 inch between either side of the refrigerator and the
inside of the enclosure:
- Fill the space with fiberglass insulation or add a baffle to eliminate the excess clearance.
- Make sure that the batt-type insulation extends from the enclosure face, to the
combustion seal at the rear of the refrigerator cabinet.
- Securely attach the batt-type insulation to the enclosure so that it remains in this
position during refrigerator installation, if it becomes wet, and in windy conditions.
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Install the Lower and Upper Vents
1. Using the following chart, decide which vents and rough opening (RO) sizes to use:
Certified Vent P/N RO Height RO Width Overall Vent Size
Upper Roof Exhaust Cap 622293 N/A N/A 10½ in. x 33 in.
Upper Roof Exhaust Vent 616319 24 in. 5 1/4 in. 7 7/16 in. x 26 7/23 in.
Large Vent (3 Louver) 621156xx 13 ¾ in. 21 ½ in. 16 15/32 in. x 24 7/32 in.
Large Vent (10 Louver) 690136xx 9 13/16 in. 19 5/16 in. 11 1/16 in. x 21 in.
Small Vent 633588xx 6 5/32 in. 17¾ in. 7 11/32 in. X 19 1/32 in.
Universal Upper and Lower Vent 620505xx 6 3/16 in. 17 13/16 in. 8 5/32 in. X 19 5/8 in.
Install the vents exactly as described. Any other method will invalidate the warranty for the refrigerator.
2. Install the lower intake vent (See Art02337, Art02338, and Art02339):
The lower intake vent is also the service access opening for the components on
the rear of the refrigerator.
Make sure the bottom of the opening of the lower intake vent is even
with or immediately below the floor level. This allows any leaking
propane gas to escape to the outside and not to collect at floor level.
- Make sure the bottom of the opening of the lower intake vent [9] is even with or immediately
below the floor level.
- Align the lower intake vent vertically below the coils [10] and the condenser [11] of the
refrigerator.
3. Install the upper exhaust vent:
Make sure that no sawdust, insulation, or other
construction debris is on the refrigerator or in the
enclosure. Debris can cause a combustion hazard and
prevent the refrigerator from operating correctly.
Tighten the screws of the upper roof exhaust cap to 10 inch-
pounds max. Also make sure that the air flow around the upper
roof exhaust cap is not blocked or decreased by other roof
mounted features such as a luggage carrier, an air conditioner, a
solar panel, etc.
- If the design of the vehicle allows, install the roof exhaust vent [12] directly
above the condenser [11] of the refrigerator (See Art02337):
- Install a baffle [13] to prevent stagnant hot air in the area [14] above the
refrigerator.
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- Make sure the baffle is the full width of the inside of the enclosure.
The front baffle [13] completes the combustion seal at
the top of the refrigerator. Make sure that the baffle
is sealed around all edges (against the top edge of
the refrigerator, against the enclosure side walls, and
against enclosure ceiling in front of the vent). See also
section entitled “Combustion Seal”.
- If the design of the vehicle does not allow you to install the roof exhaust vent
directly above the condenser [11] of the refrigerator (See Art02338):
- Align the roof exhaust vent [12] above the condenser [11] of the
refrigerator and move it inboard as necessary.
- Install two baffles [13] to prevent stagnant hot air in the area [14] above
the refrigerator.
- Make sure the baffles are the full width of the inside of the
enclosure.
- Make sure that the baffles are no more than 45° from vertical [20].
- Put one baffle between the top rear edge of the refrigerator and the
inside edge of the upper exhaust vent opening.
The front baffle [13] completes the
combustion seal at the top of the refrigerator.
Make sure that the baffle is sealed around
all edges (against the top edge of the
refrigerator, against the enclosure side
walls, and against enclosure ceiling
in front of the vent). See also section
entitled “Combustion Seal”.
- Put the other baffle between the outside edge of the upper
exhaust vent opening and the side wall of the vehicle.
- If the depth of the enclosure is 20 3/8 inches or more and is less than
21 3/8 inches [27], no baffles are necessary at the rear of the enclosure.
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- If the depth of the enclosure is 21 3/8 inches or more and is less than
22 3/8 inches [27], add two baffles [16] to the rear of the enclosure (See
Art02337 and Art02338).
- For model N3104, put one baffle 10 inches above the bottom of
the enclosure [17], or at the top of the lower intake vent opening,
whichever is higher.
- For model N3150, put one baffle 12 inches above the bottom of
the enclosure [17], or at the top of the lower intake vent opening,
whichever is higher.
- Put the other baffle at the lowest edge of the condenser [11] of the
refrigerator.
- Make sure that the baffles are 1 inch or less [19] from the coils
[10] and condenser [11] of the refrigerator.
- Make sure that the baffles are the full width of the inside of the
enclosure.
- If the depth of the enclosure is more than 22 3/8 inches [27], install a
wood or an aluminum or galvanized sheet solid box baffle [21] in the
rear of the enclosure (See Art02341 and Art02342).
- Make sure that the horizontal bottom of the solid box baffle is even
with or above the top edge of the lower exhaust vent [9].
- Make sure that distance from the enclosure floor to the vertical
bottom edge of the solid box baffle [17] is 10 in. for N3104 models and 12 in. for N3150
models.
- Make sure that the back of the solid box baffle is perpendicular to the bottom of the
enclosure.
- Make sure that the back of the solid box baffle is either against the top of the enclosure or
against the angled baffle [13] (depending on the vehicle design).
- Make sure that the solid box baffle is one inch or less [19] from the coils [10] and
condenser [11] of the refrigerator.
- Make sure that the solid box baffle is the full width of the inside of the enclosure.
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