Thetford 9100 Series Installation Manual - Manual (Page 9)

The distance the current travels from the battery to the refrigerator dictates the wire size. Undersized wire can
result in a voltage drop, which will affect the wattage output of the DC heater and result in reduced refrigerator
performance. Norcold recommends the installation of a fuse in the supply wiring between the battery and the
refrigerator. For optimum protection, install the fuse as close to the battery as possible.
Door Panels
Refrigerator doors allows insertion of decorative panels. Prepare panels to the following specifications:
Upper Door Lower Door Panel
Thickness
Models Height Width Height Width
962, 963
9162, 9163
14 17/32" 21 19/32" 31 5/8" 21 19/32" 3/16" max.
982, 983
9182, 9183
14 17/32" 21 19/32" 38 5/8" 21 19/32" 3/16" max.
Door Panel Insertion - Both Doors
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Open door(s).
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Grasp top of panel holder and pull away from the
door.
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Slide decorative door panel into door frame slots.
To re-install door panel holder:
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Align the bottom of panel holder with groove in door.
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Rotate top of panel holder into the door groove.
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Press along panel holder to insure that it is firmly seated.
Note: It may be necessary to seat the panel holder on the opposite side of the door.
Testing the Vehicle’s Gas Supply Piping
The propane gas supply piping must be inspected and tested for leaks from the refrigerator to main gas supply
tank. Use a leak detection solution. Do not test for leaks with an open flame.
If compressed air is used for leak testing, the gauge pressure must not exceed 1/2 pound per square inch (14
inches water column).
The appliance and its individual shut-off valve must be disconnected from gas supply system during any pressure testing
of that system at test pressures greater than 1/2 psig (14 inches water column).
The appliance must be isolated from gas supply system by closing its individual manual shut-off valve during any
pressure testing of that system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig (14 inches water column).
Check gas pressure to the refrigerator without other gas appliances operating. The pressure should not exceed
11 inches water column. With other appliances operating the pressure should not be less than 10.5" water column.
Figure 9
Panel Holder
Decorative Panel
Door Assembly
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Table 2
Recommended Wire and Fuse Size:
Models 962, 982, 9162, 9182 Models 963, 983, 9163, 9183
Min. Wire Size Max. Fuse Size Min. Wire Size Max. Fuse Size
0’ - 20’ 18 AWG 6 AMP 10 AWG 30 AMP
over 20’ 18 AWG 6 AMP 8 AWG 40 AMP
WARNING A circuit overload can result in an electrical fire when undersized wires or improperly sized
fuses are used. To prevent a possible electrical fire, follow ANSI A119.2 Standards, Norcold’s wire and
fuse specifications, or applicable state and local codes.
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