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Norcold 682 - Troubleshooting Refrigeration Failure; Diagnosing Refrigeration Issues

Norcold 682
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IF YOU HAVE THESE CONDITIONS:
YOU WILL OBSERVE THIS:
MODE
AC
DC
GAS
CONDITION
CONTROL
SWITCH
SUPPLY
SUPPLY
SUPPLY
OF
PANEL
POSITION
CONNECTED?
CONNECTED?
CONNECTED?
UNIT:
INDICATORS
REMARKS
AUTO
YES
YES
YES OR NO
AC MODE
"AC"
I OPERATIONAL
AUTO
NO
YES
YES
GAS MODE
"LP"
I OPERATIONAL
AUTO
YES OR NO
NO
YES OR NO
OFF
ALL OFF
I
NOTE 1
AUTO
NO
YES
NO
OFF
"LP", "CHECK" I
NOTE 2
YES OR NO
YES
GAS MODE
'LP"
I OPERATIONAL
GAS
YES
GAS
YES OR NO
YES
NO
OFF
'LP", "CHECK" I
NOTE 3
YES OR NO
NO
YES
OR NO
OFF
ALL OFF
I
NOTE
1
YES OR NO
YES
YES OR NO
DC MODE*
"DC"
I OPERATIONAL
YES OR NO
NO
YES OR NO
OFF
ALL OFF
I
UNIT OFF
GAS
DC'
DC'
FAILURE OF REFRIGERATION
Failure of refrigeration does not necessarily indicate
(Do not attempt to operate the system on DC when
power source. If difficulty is experienced in refrigerator
If no cooling is evident after a reasonable time pe-
governing its operation must be checked.
source is designed for short period operation only
that the cooling system is defective. Other factors
analyzing the system performance as this power
Lack of operation may be due to loss of the proper
and does not power the system at its full capabilities).
start-up, it may be due to lack of proper power hook-
riod, contact your dealer or Service Center.
up. TABLE 5 below can help in recognizing the power
requirements for each mode of operation. For example,
Replacement Parts
if AC operation is expected by connecting the AC sup-
ply and setting the Mode switch to AUTO, the unit will
The following is a list of parts which can be re-
not operate unless 12 volts DC is also connected to
placed by the owner and are obtainable from all Nor-
the unit, as indicated on the third line of TABLE 5.
cold Service Centers.
If the refrigerator has been operating on gas and a
Description
Model 682,3 Model 662,3
loss of cooling
is noted, convert the refrigerator to
electric operation, AC power (See "Start Up Instruc-
Ice Cube Tray
61630422
61630422
tions
-
Auto Mode"). If the refrigerator has been oper-
Crisper
61571360
61571360
ating on electric, switch it to gas operation. This will
Juice Rack
61580540
61580540
determine if a component failure in the electric or gas
Storage Bin
61564060
61564060
controls is
causing the cooling fault.
Milk Bin
61579460
61579460
After the
refrigerator has been converted from one
Dairy
Keeper Lid
61580460
61580460
power source to
the other (gas to electric, or electric
Freezer Door Gasket 61567830
61567830
to gas) allow several hours to
assure the unit is cy
-
Lower Door
Gasket
61568030
61567930
cling properly.
At the end of the period the freezer
Cabinet
Lamp
61760922*
61760922*
plate should start to
cool, providing the
following
Knob - Thermostat
61587422
61587422
items have
been checked out thoroughly.
Owner's Manual
61668222
61668222
1.
The evaporator plate is level in each direction.
2.
The controls have been properly set for the
*SYLVANIA NO. T-168 OR EQUIVALENT
power source utilized.
Available at Hardware/Auto Supply
3.
The power source is at the correct 11 inches
water column for gas (main tank supply) and
120 volts AC for electric.
Storage Volume
4.
12 volt DC supply present for mode selector
control.
Model
682,3
662,3
5.
The upper and lower vents are not obstructed
Storage Volume
7.5 cu. ft.
6.3 cu. ft.
so as to restrict ventilation.
TABLE 5 - CONDITIONS FOR DESIRED OPERATING MODE
(NORM.-STOR.-HIGH HUMID. must be on NORMAL or HIGH HUMID.)
NOTE 1:
Both GAS and AC modes require a 12 volt DC control voltage; Therefore, unit cannot start without the 12 volt DC source.
NOTE 2: Without 120 volts AC connected, unit will automatically try to start up in GAS mode; If gas is not present (bottle could be
empty), unit will try to start, then lock out. ("CHECK' light)
NOTE 3: No gas supply to burner, unit will try to start, then lock out. ('CHECK" light)
3-Way Models Only
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