Thetford N260 Series - Manual (Page 13)

Installation and Owner’s Manual 13
WARNING: Make sure the seal strips are not broken,
are completely around the refrigerator mounting flanges,
and are between the refrigerator mounting flanges and
the wall of the enclosure. If the seal is not complete,
exhaust fumes can be present in the living area of the
vehicle. The breathing of exhaust fumes can cause
dizziness, nausea, or in extreme cases, death.
- Put screws through the refrigerator mounting flanges and
into the wall of the enclosure.
- Put screws through the braces at the lower rear corners of
the refrigerator and into the floor.
Install the Refrigerator
Connect the Electrical Components
This refrigerator operates on these electrical sources. Opera-
tion out of these limits may damage the refrigerator’s electrical
circuit parts and will void the warranty.
WARNING: The rear of the refrigerator cooling system
has hot surfaces and sharp surfaces that can damage
electrical wiring. Make sure that there is a good clear-
ance between all electrical wiring and the cooling system
of the refrigerator. Position any electrical wiring within the
refrigerator enclosure opposite the burner side of the
refrigerator. Do not put any electrical wiring through the
roof exhaust vent. Failure to correctly position electrical
wiring can result in electrical shock or fire.
Connect the 120 volts AC supply:
WARNING: Connect the AC power cord only to a
grounded three-prong receptacle. Do not remove the
round ground prong from the power cord. Do not use a
two-prong adapter or an extension cord. Operation of the
refrigerator without a correct ground could cause
dangerous electrical shock or death if you are touching
the metal parts of the refrigerator or the vehicle.
Put the AC power cord into a grounded three-prong receptacle:
- Make sure the receptacle is within easy reach of the lower
intake vent.
- Make sure the power cord does not touch the burner cover,
the flue pipe, or any hot component that could damage the
insulation of the power cord.
Connect the 12 volts DC supply (3-way models only):
As the distance from the vehicle battery to the refrigerator
increases, the correct AWG wire size and fuse size also
increase. If the wire size is too small for the distance, a voltage
drop occurs. The voltage drop decreases the output of the
system heater and causes decreased cooling performance.
1. Determine the min. wire size and the max. fuse size to use:
WARNING: If you use an incorrect wire size and/or fuse
size, electrical fire can result.
- Measure the distance from the vehicle battery to the
refrigerator:
- If the distance is 0 - 20 feet, use a minimum of 12 AWG
wire and a maximum 20 amp fuse.
- If the distance is more than 20 feet, use a minimum 10
AWG wire and a maximum 30 amp fuse.
- If the wire size is larger than the min. size, use the correct
fuse per RVIA A119.2 standard or local codes.
The wire connections must be clean, tight and free of corrosion.
If any of these items are not correct:
- A voltage drop to the refrigerator will occur.
2. Change the position of the hinges:
- Remove the screws from the front of the breaker [4].
- Remove the breaker.
- Remove the screws [5] from the upper hinge [6].- Put this
hinge on the other side as the lower hinge.
- Attach the hinge with the screws.
- Turn the lower hinge pin down into this hinge.
- Remove the screws [5] from the lower hinge [7].
- Put this hinge on the other side as the upper hinge.
- Attach the hinge with the screws.
- Turn the breaker over and assemble it to the front of the
refrigerator.
3. Install the door:
- Turn the door over.
- Put the door down onto the lower hinge pin.
- Align the holes in the upper hinge and the hinge bushing
and hold in ths position.
- Screw the upper hinge pin down into the upper hinge and
into the door.
- Put the storage bins in the door.
AC Operation 120 volts AC voltage
( 108 volts min. - 132 volts max.)
Current Draw: 1.3 Amps at 110 volts AC
1.4 Amps at 120 volts AC
DC Operation 12 volts DC voltage
(3-way models only) (11.5 volts min. - 15.4 volts max.)
Current Draw: 11.7 Amps at 12 volts DC
13.6 Amps at 14 volts DC