Thetford Norcold 1082 - Manual (Page 5)

Leveling the Refrigerator
The refrigerator has a moisture reduction device lo-
cated in the divider panel. This device will inhibit mois-
ture from accumulating on the divider panel between
the refrigerator and freezer doors. To insure proper
operation of the refrigerator and the moisture reduction
device, the refrigerator must be level.
The refrigerator is equipped with leveling feet. Using
a bubble level placed on the floor of the freezer, adjust
the leveling feet to obtain proper leveling. To raise the
refrigerator, turn screw of leveling feet clockwise. To
lower the refrigerator, turn screw of leveling feet coun-
terclockwise. See Figure 2.
Gas Connection
Install a pressure regulator between the main gas supply tank and the refrigerator to maintain the supply pressure
of 11 inches water column. Do not connect the refrigerator directly to the main gas supply without a pressure
regulator in line.
Use gas supply tubing and fittings that comply with local, state, and national codes. We recommend that the gas
be supplied by 3/8 inch diameter copper piping to prevent gas pressure loss to the refrigerator. The gas connection
at the rear of the refrigerator is a 3/8 inch SAE (UNF 5/8 inch-18) male flare connection.
The gas piping should be routed to limit the possibility of damage. It is recommended that the supply piping enter
directly at the rear of the refrigerator through the floor which supports the refrigerator. The hole through which the
gas piping enters should be of sufficient size (approximately 1/2" in diameter) to provide adequate clearance. Once
the gas piping is installed, apply a sealant around the piping at its point of entry to minimize abrasion and to serve
as a barrier from external moisture.
Provide an adequate length of gas supply tubing for connecting the refrigerator to the main gas supply tank.
Additional tubing is required at the rear of the refrigerator (Figure 3) to allow the refrigerator to be pulled several
feet from the wall for cleaning, maintenance, and
burner flame inspection.
To prevent gas leaks and damage to the gas
supply tubing, use two wrenches when con-
necting gas fittings, as illustrated in Figure 3.
The propane gas supply tubing must be in-
spected and tested for leaks from the refrigerator
to the main gas supply tank.
Do not test for leaks
with an open flame. Testing of the gas supply
piping and measurement of input gas pressure
must be performed by a qualified installer, serv-
ice agency, or gas supplier.
Check gas pressure to the refrigerator without
other gas appliances operating. The pressure
should not exceed 11 inches water column. With
other gas appliances operating the pressure
should not be less than 10.5 inches water column.
The refrigerator and its individual shutoff valve
must be disconnected from the main gas supply
during testing at pressures in excess of 1/2 psig
(14 inches water column).
The refrigerator must be isolated from the gas
supply piping system by closing its individual
manual shutoff valve during any testing of the gas
supply piping system at test pressures equal to
or less than 1/2 psig (14 inches water column).
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Gas
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3
/
8
" Wrench
Wrench fits on head
of leveling screw.
Leveling Screw
Figure 2
Figure 3
Hold
Turn
Gas
Cylinder
Pressure
Regulator
To Refrigerator
3/8" Copper
Gas Supply Line
120 Volt AC
Receptacle
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