SERVICE MANUAL
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Fig. 1 - Double-wrenching gas ttings
NOR000129A-1
Some of the refrigerator’s metal com-
ponents have sharp corners and edges.
Wear hand protection, such as cut resis-
tant gloves, and exercise extreme care
when handling the refrigerator.
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About this Manual
This service manual provides maintenance, diagnostic, and repair
information for NORCOLD
®
N7V, N7X, N7LX, N8V, N8X, and N8LX
Series 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.
Certication and Code Requirements
NORCOLD
®
gas/electric absorption refrigerators are certied
under the latest edition of ANSI Z21.19B standards for installation
in mobile homes or recreational vehicles, and with the Canadian
Standards Association CAN/CGA-1.4-M94.
Electrical components are compliant.
About Installation
Refrigerator installation must conform with the N7V, N7X,
N7LX, N8V, N8X, and N8LX Series Installation Manual for the
NORCOLD
®
limited warranty to be in effect. Installation must
also comply with applicable local codes and standards set by the
relevant certication agency.
INTRODUCTION
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 re-
placement 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 is available through NORCOLD
®
Customer Service Center:
(
Telephone: 1-800-444-7210
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Fax: 1-734-769-2332
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World Wide Web: www.norcold.com.
The following information is required to process technical support
requests:
■ Refrigerator Model Number
■ Refrigerator Serial Number
■ Refrigerator Cooling Unit Serial Number
■ Recreational Vehicle (RV) Make/Model/Year
Safety, cont’d.