At the end of the appliance life
When disposing of your appliance, use an authorized disposal site. The refrigerant must be completely drained and
collected by an authorized technician for recycling prior to disposal. Check with your local Environmental Agency for
recommendations on recycling this appliance in your area. Remove the electrical connection wiring and also ensure that
the lid is removed to prevent young children from being trapped inside.
DANGER OF SUFFOCATION!
INSTALLATION
Unpacking and Cleaning
Remove all packaging and securing tapes from the appliance. To avoid injury and causing damage to the appliance, be
extremely cautious when using sharp or pointed tools to complete this task.
Keep children away from the packaging
material. DANGER OF SUFFOCATION!
Wash the inside and outside of the appliance with luke warm water and a
mild soap or detergent. Abrasive or corrosive cleaning agents, steel wool, scouring sponges, or chemical cleaning
agents should not be used under any circumstances. A sponge, soft brush or towel is recommended. After cleaning,
thoroughly rinse and dry. You may want to leave the lid open allowing the compartment to ventilate for 20-30 minutes
to get rid of residual odors. Check with your local Environmental Agency for recommendations on recycling packaging
materials in your area.
Positioning
The area in which the appliance is to be installed must be relatively cool, dry, and suitably ventilated. The area must be
protected against any beating rain and free of abundant dust. To ensure proper function, the appliance must be placed
horizontally on a flat, firm, and stable surface resting level on all four supports. The floor must be sufficiently strong
enough to support a fully loaded cabinet. Use wood or metal shims to level the appliance if necessary.
Do not place the appliance close to heat sources (heater, stove, boiler, chimney, etc.), and avoid prolonged exposure to
direct sunlight. This appliance uses the exterior walls to transfer heat from the inside of the cabinet. Ensure that there is
adequate space between the appliance and neighboring walls or large objects.
A minimum spacing of 3 inches
(7.5cm) is highly recommended.
This will provide sufficient airflow around the appliance resulting in more efficient
operation and longer appliance lifetime. Always keep the air vent openings of the compressor housing cover free from
dust and obstructions.
ELECTRICAL DC CONNECTION
The appliance should be left for 2 hours after positioning before it is turned on, in order to allow the refrigerant oil to
settle. If the appliance has been handled standing on it’s side or on end, it should be allowed to stand in the normal
operating position for 12 hours before turning it on.
THIS APPLIANCE MUST NEVER BE CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO
ANY AC (Alternating Current) POWER SOURCE!
THE APPLIANCE MUST ONLY BE CONNECTED TO A
12V OR 24 VDC
POWER
SOURCE, SUCH AS A BATTERY OR CHARGE CONTROLLER.
THE UNIT WILL AUTOMATICALLY OPERATE ON EITHER 12 OR 24 VDC.
THE USER DOES NOT NEED TO MAKE ANY ADJUSTMENT.
ATTENTION:
Polarity is important in wiring this DC appliance. Be sure that positive terminal of the battery or
charge controller coincides with the positive wire to the compressor, and the negative terminal of the
battery or charge controller coincides with the negative wire to the compressor. The leads should be
connected using cable shoes and screwed connections. Joined leads should be avoided.
+ to +
and
−
to
−
Positive to Positive
and
Negative to Negative
Rev. 05/21/08
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