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Polar Series N7V, N7X, N7XL / N8V, N8X, N8XL
CONTENTS
SAFETY .......................................................................................4
INTRODUCTION .......................................................................... 5
About this Manual ...........................................................................................5
Certification and Code Requirements .............................................................5
About Installation .............................................................................................5
Replacement Parts ..........................................................................................5
Technical Assistance .......................................................................................5
Model Identification .........................................................................................6
Cooling Unit Serial Number .............................................................................6
Refrigerator Model Number .............................................................................6
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................7
Exploded Views ............................................................................................... 8
GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................ 10
Ventilation .....................................................................................................10
Overview .....................................................................................................10
Enclosure ....................................................................................................10
Baffles .........................................................................................................10
Lower Intake Vent ......................................................................................10
Exhaust Vent ............................................................................................... 10
Roof Cap ..................................................................................................... 10
Propane Gas Connections ............................................................................ 11
Leak Test-Detergent ....................................................................................11
Electrical Connections ...................................................................................11
120 Volts AC Electrical Connection ............................................................. 11
12 Volts DC Electrical Connection ..............................................................11
Main Control Board (Power Board) Fuses ..................................................12
Electrical Components ..................................................................................12
Interior Light ................................................................................................12
Divider Heater ............................................................................................12
12 Volt DC Fan ............................................................................................ 12
Low Ambient Heater (optional) .................................................................... 12
Temperature Control System ......................................................................13
Backup Operating System ..........................................................................13
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE ............................................. 13
Gas Flame Appearance ................................................................................13
Clean the Openings of the Burner Tube ........................................................14
USER INTERFACE (CONTROLS) - N7V AND N8V MODELS .15
Power ON / OFF Button ................................................................................15
Modes of Operation .......................................................................................15
Air in the Propane Gas Supply Lines ............................................................16
Refrigerator Temperature Settings ................................................................16
Diagnostic Prechecks ....................................................................................16
FAULT CODES - N7V AND N8V MODELS ..............................17
Fault Code Flash Patterns - N7V and N8V Models .......................................17
TROUBLESHOOTING FLOWCHARTS - N7V AND N8V MODELS
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Fault - Code - Solid Red Indicator Light ........................................................18
Fault Code - Flash Pattern 1 .........................................................................20
Fault Code - Flash Pattern 2 .........................................................................21
Fault Code - Flash Pattern 3 .........................................................................21
Fault Code - Flash Pattern 4 .........................................................................21
Fault Code - Flash Pattern 5 .........................................................................22
Fault Code - Flash Pattern 8 .........................................................................22
Fault Code - Flash Pattern 9 .........................................................................22
Fault Code - Flash Pattern 10 .......................................................................23
Fault Code - Thermistor Fault .......................................................................24
Blank Display ................................................................................................25
USER INTERFACE (CONTROLS) - N7X AND N8X MODELS .26
Power ON / OFF Button ................................................................................26
Mode Button .................................................................................................. 26
Temperature Set Button ................................................................................26
Temperature Setting Indicators .....................................................................26
Gas Mode Operation ..................................................................................... 26
AC Mode Operation ......................................................................................26
Air in the Propane Gas Supply Lines ............................................................27
Diagnostic Prechecks ....................................................................................27
FAULT CODES - N7X AND N8X MODELS ..............................27
Fault Code Flash Patterns - N7X and N8X Models .......................................27
Fault Code - Flash Patterns ..........................................................................28
TROUBLESHOOTING FLOWCHARTS - N7X AND N8X MODELS
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Fault Code - Solid Red Indicator Light ..........................................................29
Fault Code - Flash Pattern 1 .........................................................................31
Fault Code - Flash Pattern 2 .........................................................................32
Fault Code - Flash Pattern 3 .........................................................................32
Fault Code - Flash Pattern 4 .........................................................................32
Fault Code - Flash Pattern 5 .........................................................................33
Fault Code - Flash Pattern 8 .........................................................................33
Fault Code - Flash Pattern 9 .........................................................................33
Fault Code - Flash Pattern 10 .......................................................................34
Fault Code - Thermistor Fault .......................................................................35
Blank Display ................................................................................................36
USER INTERFACE (CONTROLS) - N7LX AND N8LX MODELS 37
Power ON / OFF Button ................................................................................37
Mode Button .................................................................................................. 37
Temperature Set Button ................................................................................37
Gas Operation ............................................................................................... 37
Gas Mode ......................................................................................................38
AC Mode .......................................................................................................38
DC Mode (3-way models only) ...................................................................... 38
Air in the Propane Gas Supply Lines ............................................................38
Diagnostic Pre checks ...................................................................................38
FAULT CODES - N7LX AND N8LX MODELS ........................ 39