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www.norcold.com/cda N500/N510 ModelsRefrigerator Service Manual
About this Manual
This service manual provides maintenance, diagnostic,
and repair information for NORCOLD
®
model N500/N510
gas absorption refrigerators. It is a reference tool
designed for technicians who are knowledgeable in the
theory and operation of gas/electric absorption
refrigerators, liquefied petroleum (LP) gas–propane–
systems, and ac/dc electrical systems as installed in a
variety of recreational vehicles (RV).
All information, illustrations, and specifications 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 Identification
Models N500 and N510 are 2-way refrigerators that can
operate on ac power or LP gas. The electronic controls
operate on 12 Vdc.
Models N500.3 and N510.3 are 3-way refrigerators that
can operate on ac power, LP gas, or dc power. The
electronic controls operate on 12 Vdc.
Information Label
The information label is located in the upper right corner
of the fresh food compartment just below the freezer
compartment. See Figure 1, page 2. The label provides
the following information:
T Serial number.
T Model number.
T LP gas (propane) pressure.
T Btu/hr.
T AC voltage and amperage.
T DC voltage and amperage.
T Design certification.
T Vent kit requirement.
Cooling Unit Serial Number
The cooling unit has a separate serial number that
appears on the cooling unit bar code label. The label is
affixed to the surface of the cooling unit leveling
chamber. See Figure 2, page 2.
INTRODUCTION
Certification and Code Requirements
NORCOLD
®
N500/N510 gas/electric absorption
refrigerators are certified under the latest edition of ANSI
Z21.19B standards for installation in mobile homes or
recreational vehicles. NORCOLD
®
N500/N510 gas/
electric absorption refrigerators are also certified with
the Canadian Standards Association, CAN/CGA-1.4-
M94.
Electrical components are
compliant.
About Installation
Refrigerator installation must conform with the N500/
N510 Installation Manual (part number 622265) for the
NORCOLD
®
limited warranty to be in effect. Installation
must also comply with applicable local codes and
standards set by the cognizant certification agency.
Replacement Parts
Use only authorized NORCOLD
®
replacement parts.
Generic parts do not meet NORCOLD
®
specifications for
safety, reliability, and performance. The use of
unauthorized aftermarket or generic replacement parts
voids the refrigerator's limited warranty coverage.
Technical Assistance
If technical issues are unable to be resolved 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.
Fax:.............................................1-937-497-3183.
World Wide Web: ............. www.norcold.com/cda.
The following information is required to process
technical support requests:
T Model number.
T Serial number.
T Make, model, and year of recreational vehicle.
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