Rv world Challenger series User manual

Challenger

Refrigerator

Instruction

Manual

Model

Challenger

90

litre

Challenger

125

litre

Challenger

186

litre

Challenger

220

litre

TABLE

OF

CONTENTS

PAGE

Introduction ………………………………………… . ……………………………… ..... . 1

I mportant Safety Precautions …………………………………… . ………………… ..... 2

Parts and Features …… . ………………… . …………………… . ……… ... …… ... . ..... . 3

Installation instructions … . ………………… . … .. ……………… . ……… ... ……… ..... . 4

Operat ing instructions ……………………………… . …………………………… ..... … . 5

Cleaning ……………………………………………………………… . … . ………… ..... . 6

Troubleshooting and maintenance ………………………… . … ... … .. … . …… ..... … .7

Main tenance.............................................................................................................8

Warranty …………………………………………… .. …………………………… ..... … . 9

1

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing this Challenger refrigerator . IMPORTANT:

IMPORTANT:

Please read this manual

carefully before turning on your refrigerator .The refrigerator must be installed and used as described

in these instructions.

If a problem arises with the operation of your refrigerator please contact your distributor.

Electrical

and

LP

Gas

Requirements

This refrigerator is designed to operate with these energy sources:

LP

Gas

Operation

28mbar Propane

12

volts

DC

control voltage (10.5 v olts DC min. to 15.4 v olts DC max.)

AC

Operation

230 volts AC range ( 207 volts AC min. to 253 volts AC max.)

Operating in excess of these specifications can damage the refrigerator ’ s electrical circuit, related

components and voids the refrigerator ’ s warranty.

REFERENCE

INFORMATION

Please

complete

the

following

information

for

future

reference.

You

will

need

it

to

obtain

warranty

service.

Model Name * : __________________________________

Serial Number *: __________________________________

Date of Purchase: __________________________________

Place of Purchase: _________________________________

*The above information is written on the nameplate inside the cabinet. Retain this user m anual with

your sales receipt as a permanent record of your purchase.

The

manufacturer

reserves

the

right

to

make

changes

to

its

products

when

considered

necessary

and

useful,

without

affecting

the

essential

safety

and

operating

characteristics.

We

are

therefore

not

responsible

for

any

inaccuracies

due

to

printing,

transcription,

or

conversational

errors,

whether

contained

in

any

printed

source,

or

relayed

in

person.

2

IMPORTANT

SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS

Before

you

use

your

absorption

refrigerator

,

please

read

this

instruction

manual

carefully

.

NEVER

install gas appliances in unventilated (air tight) structures or sleeping rooms . Gas

refrigerators consume air (oxygen) when operated on gas power. ALL

ALL

ABSORPTION

GAS

OPERATED

APPLIANCES

MUST

BE

VENTILATED.

NEVER install a gas appliance on carpeting or against a flammable wall .

This appllance can be run on LP gas and electricity.

NEVER

RUN

THE

APPLIANCE

ON

BOTH

LP

GAS

AND

ELECTRICAL

ENERGY

AT

THE

SAME

TIME as serious damage to the cooling unit will result THIS

THIS

WILL

VOLD

THE

WARRANTY

.

Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this user manual.

This absorption refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with the installation instructions

before it is used.

Never unplug you absorption refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grasp the plug firmly

and pull straight out from the wall outlet.

Repair or replace immediately, all electric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise

damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length, the plug or the

connector end.

Unplug your absorption refrigerator before cleaning or before making any repairs.

NOTE

:

If for any reason this product requires service, we strongly recommend that a certified

technician perform the service. Please contact your distributor for a service agent.

Do not operate your absorption refrigerator in the presence of explosive fumes.

The power supply must be properly grounded.

Do not use an adapter plug or extension cord.

Do not use the unit in the immediate surroundings of a bath, shower or swimming pool.

Before discarding or storing, we recommend that you remove the door and leave the shelves in place.

This will reduce the possibility of danger to children.

The sealed cooling system must not be opened, since it contains corroding chemicals under

high pressure.

This appliance requires a low-pressure regulator to operate. Please refer to the specification plate

Operation on back-up electrical power is recommended when in motion.

3

PARTS

AND

FEATURES

1:Venturi T 2:Extension Pipe 3:External weather cover

Parts 1,2+3 make up the complete Flu Kit.Part No.10051

1. Freezer compartment

2. Freezer door

3. Fridge compartment

4. Fridge shelf

5. Fridge door

6. Door pockets

7. Control panel

4

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

It is advisable to clean the inside of the absorption refrigerator with lukewarm water using a mild

detergent, and then to dry it thoroughly prior to use.

LEVELLING

AND

VENTILATION

The refrigeration system of the cabinet is designed to operate with the cabinet located on a flat

surface. Avoid tilting the cabinet .

THE

REFRIGERATOR

MUST

BE

LEVEL

AT

ALL

TIMES

If the cabinet must be tilted on an angle for handling or moving purposes, allow it to sit in an upright

position 20 to 30 minutes prior to plugging it in and starting the cooling of the storage compartment.

Grounding plug and socket should be provided in accordance with local regulations. The cable-size

should meet the refrigerator

’

s requirements. The unit must be connected to proper electrical network,

which is shown on the nameplate, through an omnipoplar circuit-breaker.

To

assure the proper

function of the refrigerator, please observe the following recommendations.

To

ensure air circulation, the unit should be kept at 2.5 cm away from the

the

rear

wall

and

possible

side

walls.

The

clearance

above

the

refrigerator

should

be

at

least

100

mm.

Locate the unit away from direct sunlight. This will enable you to obtain the best performance and

save energy.

It

t

is

important

that

the

refrigerator

is

not

subject

to

radiation

of

heat

from

a

stove

etc.

For

best

performance

also

at

high

ambient

temperatures

there

must

be

a

free

air

circulation

over

the

cooling

unit

at

the

rear

of

the

refrigerator.

The

refrigerator

is

designed

for

a

free-standing

installation.

LP

GAS

CONNECTION

The refrigerator is designed for operation on LP gas, the pressure of which must be 37 mbar for

Propane and 28 mbar for Butane. Check that this is stated on the dataplate.

The refrigerator is not

not

designed for operation on town gas or natural gas.

CAUTION!

CHECK

THAT

THE

GAS

SUPPLIED

TO

THE

REFRIGERATOR

IS

AT

THE

PROPER

PRESSURE.

SEE

THE

PRESSURE

REGULATOR

ON

THE

LP

GAS

CONTAINER.

The gas installation and servicing should only be carried out by an authorized, qualified person and

must conform to all relevant national and local regulations.

The gas supply pipe should be connected to the gas inlet of the gas control valve by means of a

suitable threaded coupling.

In making the connection to the refrigerator, a union gas cock of an approved bottled-gas type must

be incorporated in the supply line in a position which is readily accessible to the user. For eventual

servicing purposes, the union should be on the outlet side of the cock and the pipework should be

positioned so as not to prevent the refrigerator from being readily withdrawn.

Never

check

gas

leaks

with

an

open

flame.

Use

an

approved

leak-detection

solution.

240

V

AC

connection

.

Check that the voltage stated on the data plate is the same as the mains voltage in use (240 V).

Plug the 240 V refrigerator power cord into an easily accessible earthed wall socket.

Electrical

leads

must

be

routed

and

secured

so

that

they

cannot

come

into

contact

with

hot

or

sharp

parts

of

the

refrigerator.

12

V

DC

connection

.

For 3 ways model, there is a terminal block in the rear bottom for 12VDC. You can ignore the positive

and negative indication, simply connect the 12V DV power to the two terminals.

Never

connect

two

power

supplies

at

the

same

time

.

5

OPERATING

INSTRUCTION

S

Fig1

The refrigerator can be run on either 240 V or LP gas , or even 12VDC for some models. Changing

between these modes of operation is carried out by means of control buttons positioned as shown in

fig. 1.

The refrigerator temperature is controlled by a thermostat ( A ). Please note that the thermostat has no

"off" position.

The refrigerator is fitted with a safety device which automatically shuts off the supply of gas if the

flame goes out. The safety device can be opened manually by depressing knob ( B ).

In the flame indicator ( C ) , you can see a blue light when the flame is alight.

The piezoelectric igniter discharges sparks over the burner when the button (D) is depressed.

The power switch ( E ) can be set at either I

I

(= 240 V), or 0

0

(= Electricity power is off , while LP gas or

12VDC needs to be connected. ) . The Neon lamp inside will light when the electric power is on.

LP

Gas

operation

After initial installation, servicing, or changing gas cylinders etc., the gas pipes may contain some air

which should be allowed to escape by briefly turning on the refrigerator. This will ensure that the

flame lights immediately.

1. Make sure that all valves between the gas container and the refrigerator are open.

2. Turn off the power switch ( E ).

3. Depress the safety device control ( B ) and hold it down while depressing the piezoelectric igniter

button ( D ) repeatedly.

4. Check the flame indicator ( C ) to see whether the flame is alight.

5. Keep the safety device control depressed for a further 10-15 seconds.

6. Release the safety device control and again check to see that the flame is alight.

To terminate gas operation, turn off the gas valve from the gas container .

240

V

AC

Operation

Make sure that the gas valve is turned off.

Plug the power cord to the power socket.

Turn on the power switch, see its neon lamp is on.

DC

12V

Operation

If 24 0 VAC or LP gas is not available, the refrigerator can work with DC 12V (3-Way models only).

You can connect the 12VDC power to the terminal block which is available in the rear bottom part of

the refrigerator.

DC operation is not as efficient as LP Gas or AC operation. DC electric should not be used to initially

cool the refrigerator. Only use DC when the other modes are unavailable (for example; w hile in

transit).

REGULATING

THE

TEMPERATURE

The position number refers to fig. 1.

It will take several hours for the refrigerator to reach normal operating temperature.

The temperature of the main compartment of the refrigerator is controlled by a thermostat. The

thermostat knob ( A ) should be set at 1 - 4 . If a lower (colder) temperature is desired, set the thermostat

to a higher figure.

A: Thermostat knob

B: Safety valve gas purge button

C: Flame indicator

D: Piezo ignitor

E: Main power switch

6

FOOD

STORAGE

For best cooling performance, air must circulate within the fresh food compartment. Do not cover

the shelves with paper, plastic, etc.

To

reduce frost on the cooling fins, cover liquids and moist foods.

The door storage areas hold items such as 2-liter bottles, half-gallon milk cartons, pop cans,

ketchup bottles, and other commonly used items.

Never keep items in the refrigerator which might give off flammable gases.

Never put bottles or cans of fizzy drinks in the frozen food storage compartment as they may

burst when freezing .

DEFROSTING

Frost will gradually accumulate on the refrigerating surfaces. It must not be allowed to grow too

thick as it acts as an insulation and adversely affects refrigerator performance.

Check the formation of frost regularly every week and when it gets about 3 mm thick, defrost the

refrigerator.

To

defrost the refrigerator, turn it off and leave the door open.

Do not try to accelerate defrosting by using any kind of heating appliance, as this might damage

the plastic surfaces of the refrigerator. Neither should any sharp objects be used to scrape off the

ice.

The defrost water runs through the drainage pipe to a receptacle at the rear of the refrigerator

where it evaporates.

Defrost water in the freezer compartment should be mopped up with a cloth.

When all ice has melted, wipe the refrigerator dry and restart it.

Place the food items back inside but wait until the refrigerator is cold before making ice cubes

CLEANING

THE

REFRIGERATOR

Warning: To avoid electric shock always unplug you absorption refrigerator before cleaning. Ignoring

this warning may result in injury.

General: Do not use harsh chemicals, abrasives, ammonia, chlorine bleach,

concentrated detergents, solvents or metal scouring pads. SOME of these chemicals may dissolve,

damage and/or discolor your absorption refrigerator .

1) Remove the contents of the appliance

2) Wipe the inside and outside surfaces with a damp cloth. The addition of vinegar to the

water is good for the prevention of mold and fungus.

3 ) Wipe all parts thoroughly after the cleaning.

The cooling unit behind the refrigerator should be cleaned with a brush from time to time, but make

sure that the refrigerator is switched off when doing this.

The entire unit must be left for drying completely after cleaning with damp cloth

7

Procedure

for

Cleaning

the

Cooling

System

Flue

WARNING

Carbon Monoxide can be hazardous to your health. Gas appliances may emit excessive

Carbon Monoxide if the refrigerator ’ s burner, burner orifice, and the flue tube are not regularly

cleaned. To prevent Carbon Monoxide, the burner, burner orifice, and the cooling system ’ s flue tube

must be cleaned at least once a year and after all prolonged (seasonal) shut-down periods. Refer to

the following cleaning procedures, or contact a qualified installer, your dealer .

1:Venturi T 2:Extension Pipe 3:External weather cover

Parts 1,2+3 make up the complete Flu Kit.Part No.10051

1. Remove the refrigerator from its enclosure.

2. Remove the heat deflector cap from the flue.

3. Remove the spiral flue baffle from the flue tube.

4. Using a stiff brush or fine emery cloth, clean the spiral flue baffle of debris.

5. Clean the inside of the flue tube with a flue brush. Inspect burner after cleaning.

6. Re-install the spiral flue baffle. Insure the spiral flue baffle is securely in place. The spiral flue baffle

is required for efficient cooling while operating in the gas mode.

TURNING

OFF

THE

REFRIGERATOR

If the refrigerator is not to be used for some time:

1. Shut off any valve in the gas line to the refrigerator.

2. Turn off the power switch.

3. Empty the refrigerator. Defrost and clean it as described above . It must be completely dry inside to

avoid mold growth (if possible have the door open).

TROUBLE

SHOOTING

AND

MAINTENANCE

If the refrigerator fails to work, Check the following points before calling a service technician:

1. That the above installation and operating instructions have been followed.

2. The refrigerator is level.

3. If it is possible to start the refrigerator on any of the connected sources of energy.

4. If the refrigerator fails to work on gas, check:

󴖦That the gas bottle is not empty.

󴖦That all LP-gas valves are open.

5. If the refrigerator fails to work on 240 V, check:

󴖦That the 240 V supply is connected to the refrigerator.

󴖦That the fuse is intact.

8

If

the

refrigerator

is

not

cold

enough

it

may

be

because:

1.

The ventilation of the cooling unit is inadequate .

2.

The thermostat is set on the high position.

3. The doors are opened frequently, or the gasket is not sealed properly.

4. Too much food at one time.

5.

The gas pressure is incorrect - check the pressure regulator at the gas container.

If the refrigerator still does not work properly, call a service technician.

The

sealed

cooling

system

must

not

be

opened,

since

it

contains

corroding

chemicals

under

high

pressure.

MAINTENANCE

Inspect the gas hose periodically for cracks or deep chafing marks. Connections can be tested for

leaks using a soap solution.

DO

NOT

USE

AN

OPEN

FLAME!

If there is any suspicion of damage, call for a service technician.

We recommend that a service technician check the refrigerator once a year.

9

LIMITED

WARRANTY

As a condition to any warranty service obligation, the consumer must present th e Warranty Certificate

along with a copy of the original purchase invoice.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:

1) Damage, accidental or otherwise, to the absorption refrigerator while in the possession of a

consumer not caused by a defect in material or workmanship.

2) Damage caused by consumer misuse, tampering, or failure to follow the care and special handling

provisions in the instructions.

3) Damage to the finish of the case, or other appearance parts caused by wear

4) Damage caused by repairs or alterations of the absorption refrigerator by anyone other than those

authorized by the manufacturer. .

5) Freight and Insurance cost for the warranty service

6) Any labour costs incurred in disconnecting and removal of the refrigerator/freezer, and any

travelling expenses involved to or from the service premises, must be borne by the owner.

7) Adjustment of gas pressure regulator.

This warranty excludes all or any expressed or implied warranties, guarantees, conditions and

liabilities as to fitness or otherwise, and no person or persons, Companies or other are permitted to

add to this warranty in any way whatsoever.

ALL

WARRANTIES,

INCLUDING

ANY

IMPLIED

WARRANTY

OF

MERCHANT

ABILITY

ARE

LIMITED

TO

CLAIMED

DURATION

.

THE

MANUFACTURER

DISCLAIMS

ANY

LIABILITY

FOR

CONSEQUENTIAL

OR

INCIDENTAL

DAMAGES

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