Part No. 631509C (01-02-12)
Thetford Australia
41 Lara Way
Campbellfi eld Vic 3061
Service Manual
For Australian refrigerator models:
N301 (93 liter 2-way operation with propane gas or 240 volts AC)
N301.3 (93 liter 3-way operation with propane gas, 240 volts AC, or 12 volts DC )
Thetford Customer Service
Telephone: (61) 03-9358-0700
Fax: (61) 03-9357-7060
Web Site: www.thetford.com.au
Table of Contents
Introduction .....................................................................2
Safety Awareness...........................................................2
Safety Instructions ..........................................................2
Specifi cations .................................................................3
Operating limits ........................................................3
Ratings ..................................................................... 3
Current draws ..........................................................3
Replacement fuses ..................................................3
Ventilation Requirements ...............................................3
Propane Gas Components .............................................4
Examine the gas supply system for leaks ................4
Electrical Components....................................................4
Examine the 240 volts AC supply ............................4
Examine the 12 volt DC supply (3-way models ) ......4
Controls ..........................................................................5
Ignition and Start Up .......................................................5
Ignition - propane gas operation ..............................5
Start up - AC electric operation ................................5
Start up - DC electric operation (3-way models) ......5
Shut down ................................................................5
Battery drain .............................................................6
Refrigerator Maintenance ...............................................6
Gas fl ame appearance .............................................6
Remove and clean the burner orifi ce .......................6
Diagnosing Cooling Problems ........................................6
Wiring Pictorial................................................................7
Troubleshooting ..............................................................8
Replacement Instructions .............................................11
Selector switch
............................................................11
Thermostat ...................................................................11
AC heater ...............................................................11
DC heater (3-way models) .....................................11
Thermocouple ........................................................12
Thermocouple interrupter .......................................12
Safety valve ...........................................................12
Refrigerator ............................................................12