► When in LP 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 any combustible materials, especially gasoline and other flammable vapors and
liquids.
Does it require 12VDC to operate when using LP gas?
No. The refrigerator will operate standalone on LP gas.
How long should it take to get cold after it is started?
On initial start-up, allow the refrigerator to cool between 8-12 hours before loading it with food.
Warm foods, high ambient temperatures and frequent door openings will increase the cool down
time.
What is the cause of my refrigerator having an ammonia smell?
An ammonia odor detected inside the refrigerator cabinet or at the rear of the refrigerator
indicates the cooling unit has developed a leak and requires replacement by your dealer or an
authorized Norcold service center. Remember, you are dealing with a complex appliance that
operates on both LP gas and electrical power. Servicing this unit should only be done by a
trained technician to avoid potential dangerous consequences!
Is my refrigerator self-defrosting?
No. Your refrigerator, unlike a home refrigerator, is not equipped with a heater that
automatically eliminates the need for defrosting.
Leveling the Refrigerator:
There is an old myth that absorption refrigerators must be almost perfectly level, or they won’t
operate and may be harmed. Is this myth still true?
The Stated Requirement:
The manual for the Norcold refrigerator says that its "operational limits are 3 degrees off-level
side-to-side and 6 degrees off-level front-to-back, as looking at the front of the refrigerator".
What does this mean? Remember that the refrigerator is installed sideways in the trailer, so side-
to-side for the refrig means front-to-back for the trailer. Similarly, front-to-back for the refrig
means side-to-side for the trailer.
The Real World:
What does this look like in the real world when you are parked on uneven surfaces? There are
two places where you can visualize or measure this tolerance:
1. At the wheels, since this is where you level the trailer itself.
2. At the flat counter-top immediately above the refrigerator using a small 24" long bubble-spirit
level.
Levelling Measured at the Wheels:
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