Thetford N260 Series - Manual (Page 10)

Installation and Owner’s Manual 10
Wiring Diagram
Wiring Pictorial
The parts or the wiring pictorial are (See Art01022):
1. .......................................................... 120 VAC Power cord
2 .................................................................... Chassis ground
3 ............................................................................ Interrupter
4 .......................................................................... 3 Amp fuse
5 ............................................................................ AC heater
6 ................................................................................. Jumper
7 ..................................................................... Terminal block
8 ............................................. Thermostat / gas safety valve
9 .................................................................... Selector switch
10 ..................................... 20 Amp fuse (3-way models only)
11 ...................... 12 VDC Power supply (3-way models only)
12 ......................................... DC heater (3-way models only)
Safety Awareness
Safety Instructions
Read this manual carefully and understand the contents before
you install and operate the refrigerator.
Be aware of possible safety hazards when you see the safety
alert symbol on the refrigerator and in this manual. A signal
word follows the safety alert symbol and identifies the danger of
the hazard. Carefully read the descriptions of these signal
words to fully know their meanings. They are for your safety.
WARNING: This signal word identifies a hazard, which
if ignored, can cause dangerous personal injury, death,
or much property damage.
CAUTION: This signal word identifies a hazard, which if
ignored, can cause small personal injury or much
property damage.
WARNING:
- This refrigerator is not approved for use as a free
standing refrigerator. It is equipped for the use of
propane gas only and can not be changed to use any
other fuels (natural gas, butane, etc.).
- Incorrect installation, adjustment, changes to, or mainte-
nance of this refrigerator can cause personal injury,
property damage, or both.
- Obey the instructions in this manual to install the intake
and exhaust vents.
- Do not install the refrigerator directly on carpet. Put the
refrigerator on a metal or wood panel that extends the
full width and depth of the refrigerator.
- Do not allow anything to touch the refrigerator cooling
system.
- Propane gas can ignite and cause an explosion that can
result in property damage, personal injury, or death. Do
not smoke or create sparks. Do not use an open flame
to examine the propane gas supply line for leaks. Always
use two wrenches to tighten or loosen the propane gas
supply line connections.
- Make sure the electrical installation obeys all applicable
codes. See the “Certification and Code Requirements”
section of this manual.
- Do not bypass or change the refrigerator’s electrical
components or features.
- Do not spray liquids near electrical outlets, connections,
or the refrigerator components. Many liquids are
electrically conductive and can cause a shock hazard,
electrical shorts, and in some cases fire.
Installation Manual
WARNING: To avoid possible gas leaks, always use
two wrenches to tighten or loosen the propane gas
supply line at the refrigerator’s manual shut off valve
4. Attach the gas supply line to the manual shut off valve of the
refrigerator.
5. Open the valve at the propane gas tank(s).
WARNING: Do not allow the leak detecting solution to
touch the electrical components. Many liquids are
electrically conductive and can cause a shock hazard,
electrical shorts, and in some cases fire.
6. Examine the gas supply line for leaks.
7. Connect the DC wiring to the refrigerator:
- Install the DC fuse and connect the DC wiring to the battery
or the converter.
- Connect the DC wires from the refrigerator.
8. Connect the AC power cord to the receptacle.
The parts of the wiring diagram are (See Art01023):
1. ............................................................................. 120 VAC
2 .......................................................................... 3 Amp fuse
3 .......................................................................... Thermostat
4 ............................................................................ AC heater
5 .............................................................................. 120 VAC
6 ............................................................................ AC ground
7 ............................................................................ Spark gap
8 ......................................................................... Piezo lighter
9 .................................................................. Gas safety valve
10 .................................................................... Thermocouple
11 .................................................. Thermocouple interrupter
12 .......................................... +12 VDC (3-way models only)
13 ..................................... 20 Amp fuse (3-way models only)
14 ........................................ DC heater (3-way models only)
15 ........................................... -12 VDC (3-way models only)
Replacement Parts
You may purchase replacement parts through your local RV
dealer or authorized Norcold Service Center.
Read this manual carefully and understand the contents before
you use the refrigerator.
Be aware of possible safety hazards when you see the safety
alert symbol on the refrigerator and in this manual. A signal
word follows the safety alert symbol and identifies the danger of
the hazard. Carefully read the descriptions of these signal
words to fully know their meanings. They are for your safety.
WARNING: This signal word means a hazard, which if
ignored, can cause dangerous personal injury, death, or
much property damage.
CAUTION: This signal word means a hazard, which if
ignored, can cause small personal injury or much
property damage.