Thetford Norcold 9183 - Manual (Page 3)

Read this Guide carefully and be thoroughly acquainted with its contents before operating this refrigerator
Be alert to potential Safety Hazards when this Safety Alert Symbol appears on your refrigerator or in this
Guide.
A word (WARNING or Caution) identifies the severity of the Safety Hazard. Carefully read the descriptions to
understand their meaning. They are for your safety.
WARNING means a presence of a hazard that can cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial
property damage if ignored.
CAUTION means a presence of a hazard that will or can cause a minor personal injury or substantial
property damage if ignored.
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Do not store or use gasoline, flammable vapors or liquids near this refrigerator. Do not store combustible
materials in back of refrigerator. They create a safety hazard and inhibit air flow, reducing cooling efficiency.
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Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, servicing or maintenance of this refrigerator can cause personal
injury and property damage. Service and maintenance is to be done by your dealer or a Norcold authorized
service center. Use extreme care when working with or near a propane gas system. Do not smoke or create
sparks. Do not use an open flame to check supply piping and fittings for leaks.
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Never cut or remove the grounding prong from the AC power cord. Do not use a two-prong adapter or an
extension cord. The 120 volt AC circuit must comply with any applicable local, state, or national codes.
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To prevent a possible electrical fire, follow Norcold’s wire and fuse size requirements (See Installation Requirements)
and applicable state, local, or national codes.
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Protect all wiring from physical damage, vibration, and excessive heat.
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Disconnect both AC and DC power sources from refrigerator when doing routine maintenance. Servicing of this
refrigerator must be made by a qualified service technician.
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Keep liquids away from electrical connections. Many liquids are electrically conductive and could cause serious
arcing damage and fires.
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Never bend, drop, drill, weld, manipulate, or hammer refrigerant system. Doing so can cause system to rupture,
releasing chemicals that can irritate or seriously burn eyes and skin.
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Do not repair or recharge refrigerant system. A defective refrigerant system must be replaced by a qualified RV
appliance repair technician.
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Do not touch cold surfaces of the freezer. Skin may stick to cold surfaces.
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This refrigerator has sharp edges and corners at rear. To prevent cuts or abrasions, wear cut resistant gloves.
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Surfaces at rear of refrigerator are extremely hot and can cause minor burns. Turn refrigerator off for several hours
before moving or servicing.
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When discarding a refrigerator, remove all doors to prevent accidental entrapment and suffocation.
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Never bypass or alter refrigerator’s electrical components or features.
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Do not operate refrigerator off level for extended periods of time. The operational limits are 3 degrees off-level
side to side and 6 degrees off-level front to back. Do not operate refrigerator when it is not cooling.
NOTICE: This refrigerator is not approved for free-standing use or for marine applications.
This appliance is equipped for LP gas and cannot be converted to any other fuels
(natural gas, butane, ETC.).
Always apply these safety precautions when operating this refrigerator. Failure to heed these precautions can
result in substantial property damage, severe personal injury, or death.
Safety
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