N109X ModelsRefrigerator Service Manual
About this Manual
This service manual provides maintenance, diagnostic, and
repair information for
Norcold
®
model N109X gas absorption
refrigerators. It is a reference tool designed for technicians
who are knowledgeable in the theory and operation of gas/
electric absorption refrigerators, liqueed petroleum (LP)
gas–propane–systems, and AC/dc electrical systems as
installed in a variety of recreational vehicles (RV).
All information, illustrations, and specications contained in
this publication are based on the latest product information
available at the time of publication. Norcold
®
reserves the
right to make changes at any time without notice.
Model Identication
Model N109X is a 2-way refrigerator that can operate on AC
power or LP gas. The electronic controls operate on 12 volt DC.
Letter(s) appended to the model number identify factory
installed accessories. For example, an N109XIM is a
2-way refrigerator equipped with an ice maker.
Certication and Code Requirements
Norcold
®
N109X gas/electric absorption refrigerators
are certied under the latest edition of ANSI Z21.19B
standards for installation in mobile homes or recreational
vehicles.
Norcold
®
N109X gas/electric absorption
refrigerators are also certied with the Canadian
Standards Association, CAN/CGA-1.4-M94.
Electrical components are compliant.
INTRODUCTION
About Installation
Refrigerator installation must conform with the N109X
Installation Manual for the Norcold
®
limited warranty to
be in effect. Installation must also comply with applicable
local codes and standards set by the cognizant
certication agency.
Replacement Parts
Use only authorized
Norcold
®
replacement parts.
Generic parts do not meet
Norcold
®
specications
for safety, reliability, and performance. The use of
unauthorized aftermarket or generic replacement parts
voids the refrigerator's limited warranty coverage.
Technical Assistance
If unable to resolve technical issues using the information
provided in this manual, technical support for service technicians
is available through the Norcold
®
Customer Service Center:
'Telephone: ...................................1-800-444-7210.
7Fax: ..............................................1-937-497-3183.
;World Wide Web: ............... www.norcold.com/cda.
This information is required to process technical support
requests:
nModel number.
nSerial number.
nMake, model, and year of recreational vehicle.
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Information Label
The information label is located in the upper right corner
of the fresh food compartment just below the divider. (Fig.
Figure 1. Refrigerator information label location
NORCOLD.
INC.
SIDNEY,
OHIO
pourle GPL, equipped por le propan
TESTED FOR LP GAS: EQUIPPED FOR PROPANE / Te ste
4.20 Amps 500 Watts
SUPPLY
alimentati
11 "WC
10.5 "WC
BURNER
bruleur
120VAC
60Hz
12VDC
0.66 LBS
REFRIGERANT/frigorigene
R707
TEST PRESSURE /
D'ESSAI 800 PSI
3.30 Amps 40 Watts
SERIAL # / N de serie
XXXXXXX
MODEL # / N de modele
GROUP CODE / code de
INPUT / puissance
N1095RIM
For recreational vehicle installation
Min. Installation clearance 0" sides, top
bottom, back. Install only with Kit #3
See installation instructions
Pour installation vehicule de plaisance
Degagement minimum pour I'installation
0" cotes, haut,bas, arriere, Installer
uniquement avec latrousse n_3
Voir les instructions d'installation.
618860
30807
1500 BTUH
CSA-1.10-2003
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Figure 2. Cooling unit bar code label location
Cooling Unit Serial Number
The cooling unit has a separate serial
number that appears on the cooling
unit bar code label. The label is
afxed to the surface of the cooling
unit leveling chamber (Fig. 2).
1). The label provides this information:
nSerial number.
nModel number.
nLP gas (propane) pressure.
nBtu/hr.
nAC voltage and amperage.
nDC voltage and amperage.
nDesign certication.
nVent kit requirement.