Thetford 9100 Series Installation Manual - Manual (Page 2)

Table of contents
Read this manual carefully and become thoroughly acquainted with its contents before installing this refrigerator.
Be alert to potential Safety Hazards when the Safety Alert Symbol appears on the refrigerator or in this
manual.
A signal word (i.e. Warning or Caution) accompanying the Safety Alert Symbol identifies the severity of the Safety
Hazard. Review the safety symbols and signal words below. Carefully read their descriptions to understand their
meaning. They are for your safety.
Warning indicates the presence of a hazard that can cause severe personal injury, death, or
substantial property damage if ignored.
Caution indicates the presence of a hazard that will or can cause minor personal injury or
substantial property damage if ignored.
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Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, and unauthorized or improper servicing and maintenance of this
refrigerator can cause severe personal injury, property damage, or both.
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Propane gas can cause an explosion that can result in property damage, personal injury or death. Never smoke
or light a flame when working gas appliances.
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Ground the 120 VAC circuit in compliance with any applicable local, state, or national codes. Never cut or remove
the round grounding prong from the refrigerator’s AC power cord. Do not use a two-prong adapter. Do not use
an extention cord.
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Protect all wiring from physical damage, vibration, and excessive heat.
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Keep liquids away from electrical connections. Many liquids are electrically conductive and could cause serious
arcing damage and fires.
Safety Awareness ........................................ 2
Product Specifications.................................. 3
Certification and Codes................................ 3
Preparing for Installation .............................. 4
Certified Enclosure Requirements ............... 4
Ventilation Requirements ............................. 4
Certified Vents and Dimensions ................... 5
Certified Vent Installation ............................. 5
Optimum Clearance Requirements .............. 6
Alternate Construction.................................. 6
Combustion Seal/Trim Piece ........................ 7
Gas Supply and Connection ......................... 7
120 Volt AC Supply and Connection............ 8
12 Volt DC and Supply Connection.............. 8
Supply Wire and Fuse Size.......................... 9
Door Panels ................................................ 9
Test Gas Supply Piping ................................ 9
Flame Failure Safety Device Check............10
Hypot Test....................................................10
Lighting Instructions .................... ......... . 10, 11
Diagnostic Codes and Meanings .. .... ... 10, 11
NOTICE: THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT APPROVED FOR USE AS A FREE-STANDING REFRIG-
ERATOR OR FOR MARINE APPLICATIONS. THIS APPLIANCE IS EQUIPPED FOR
LP GAS AND CANNOT BE CONVERTED TO ANY OTHER FUELS (NATURAL GAS,
BUTANE, ETC.).
Safety
Awareness
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