Unique Classic UGP-385L CR, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...385L 14 cu ft SOLAR POWERED DC FRIDGE OWNER S GUIDE serial number JAN 2021 UGP 385L CR ...

Page 2: ...rmation on safety installation operation and cleaning These guidelines do not cover every possible condition or situation that may occur Be safe using common sense and caution when installing operating and cleaning this appliance If you are unsure about any of these instructions or warnings contact your local product dealer or Unique Appliances for assistance TABLE OF CONTENTS 03 Important safety ...

Page 3: ...If the room ambient temperature exceeds 100 F 38 C the fridge may not function correctly A DC powered fridge has a lower cooling capacity than typical AC powered appliances Because the compressor is small the fridge freezer runs more efficiently but lacks the ability to cool larger warm loads as quickly as typical AC powered appliances These warnings are provided in the interest of your safety Ple...

Page 4: ...t children from playing inside the cabinets DANGER OF SUFFOCATION Keep children away from all packaging material INSTALLATION This appliance is heavy Care should be taken when moving it This appliance operates on 12 or 24 Volts DC Direct Current only Under no circumstances should this appliance be directly connected to an AC Alternating Current power source Be sure that the appliance does not stan...

Page 5: ...ing sponges or chemical cleaning agents should not be used under any circumstances SERVICING This product should be serviced by an authorized technician and only genuine spare parts should be used Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning of the appliance Unauthorized work may v...

Page 6: ...or 6 Upper hinge 7 Middle hinge 8 Lower hinge 9 Wire mesh basket 10 Detachable door rack 11 Adjustable feet 12 Egg trays 13 Ice tray PARTS LIST 9 1 1 1 8 11 2 3 4 6 7 11 5 10 10 10 10 10 10 12 13 AC DC Plug 110V optional for on grid use available for purchase from www uniqueappliances com ...

Page 7: ...NG THE APPLIANCE The area in which the fridge is to be installed must be relatively cool dry and suitably ventilated The area must be protected against any inclement weather rain snow and excessive surface 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 strong enough to support a fully l...

Page 8: ...then place middle hinge in top hole of fridge door and using the Phillips screwdriver fasten the middle hinge in place using the screws you previously removed 9 Now place the freezer door on top of the middle hinge then place top hinge in top hole of freezer door and using the Phillips screwdriver fasten the top hinge in place using the screws you previously removed 10 Tighten all screws while mak...

Page 9: ... following table Be careful that the input voltage at the appliance does not drop below the cut out voltage of the compressor LOW VOLTAGE DISCONNECT The compressor electronics includes a low voltage disconnect feature If the input voltage to the appliance falls below 10 4V in 12V mode or 22 8V in 24V mode the compressor will shut off Once the voltage increases above 11 7V in 12V mode or 24 2V in 2...

Page 10: ...age DC POWER CONNECTION continued XP1 Socket XP2 DC cable S1 Rocker switch F Fuse 15A L1 Interior light S2 Interior light switch L2 LED Operational errors C1 Thermostat circuit board P1 Temperature probe WIRING DIAGRAM THIS FRIDGE MUST NEVER BE CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO ANY AC alternating current POWER SOURCE THE FRIDGE MUST ONLY BE CONNECTED TO A 12 OR 24V DC POWER SOURCE SUCH AS A SOLAR BATTERY SYST...

Page 11: ...temperature setting can be found by measuring the temperature of the central or middle portion in the appliance NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE THERMOSTAT SETTING FRIDGE TEMP FREEZER TEMP Setting 4 2 C to 4 C 35 F to 39 F 10 C to 15 C 14 F to 5 F Setting 6 3 C 26 6 F 15 C 5 F The fridge will run a few degrees colder at high elevations ADJUSTMENTS As the ambient temperature changes with the season it ...

Page 12: ...s more efficiently but cools warm or room temperature food at a slower rate than an AC appliance Avoid packing food too tightly around the cooling plates located on the back wall of the fridge freezer Allow air flow around these plates to ensure proper operation When adding unfrozen food to the freezer for the first time fill the freezer only 1 3 full and wait until that food is sufficiently froze...

Page 13: ...HEATERS TO COMPLETE THE DEFROST PROCESS To perform a complete defrosting 1 Disconnect the appliance from the electrical supply 2 Remove any stored food and store in coolers or wrap in several layers of newspaper and store in a cool place 3 Leave the doors open 4 Remove the plug from the defrost water drain located in the bottom interior of the cabinet 5 To accelerate the defrosting process place a...

Page 14: ...ain minimum speed at approximately 1 850 rpm 3 Motor start error The rotor is blocked or the differential pressure in the refrigeration system is too high 5 bar 2 Fan over current cut out The fan loads the electronic unit with more than 0 5A average 1 Battery protection cut out The voltage is outside the cut out setting LED Light OPERATION continued Remove screws from back plate to access the 15A ...

Page 15: ...compressor housing cover are not obstructed Also allow adequate spacing around the cabinet for air circulation 3 or 7 5 cm Avoid unnecessary frosting in the cabinet by packing all food and liquids in airtight packages or containers Always keep food stored in tightly sealed packaging or containers and allow some space for air to circulate around each item Avoid keeping the door open for extended pe...

Page 16: ...ARTS DIAGRAM AND LIST 2 1 3 4 6 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 28 29 30 31 32 3 3 4 3 3 3 35 36 37 3 3 8 3 3 9 4 4 0 4 4 1 4 4 2 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 9 5 18 4 4 6 4 4 8 9 26 27 4 4 5 4 4 7 ...

Page 17: ...0009409 23 ThermostatPCB UGP DL37001099 24 FixationforthermostatPCB UGP DL37001090 25 Knobconnection UGP DL37001091 Item Description Part 26 Probefixationbox UGP DL28501079 27 Rockerswitch UGP DL00017159 28 Eggtray UGP DL10001104 29 Icetray UGP DL03001003 30 Icetraycover UGP DL03001004 31 Balconyspacer UGP DL37001054 32 Wireshelfforfreezer compartment UGP DL37001029 33 Capforhingehole UGP DL225013...

Page 18: ...ge drop to the compressor which causes the unit to fail to start due to low voltage Typically a connection is not as tight as it should be or the wire size to the compressor is too small The low voltage problem occurs instantly at start up and can be difficult to detect with a volt meter because it happens so quickly 100ms Appliance is operating but the interior cabinet is not cold Allow the appli...

Page 19: ...iance closed for a few minutes to allow the air pressure to equalize and try again Excessive frost and ice has built up Is the weather hot and humid If so this will increase the rate of frost build up in the cabinet Ensure that stored food is properly packaged Check that the door is closed and has a good seal and that nothing is preventing the door from closing properly Large quantities of food ha...

Page 20: ...TION manual copy keep with your records To make care and servicing of your solar powered DC fridge easy and efficient please record the following information for future reference Model Serial Number Purchased From Date Purchased ...

Page 21: ...kg 159 lbs DC POWER 12V 24V TOTAL WATT HR PULL DOWN 24 DC Setting 4 611 Wh 24hrs set to 14 C freezer 4 C fridge performance in a 25 C ambient TOTAL WATT HR STABLE RUNNING 24 DC Setting 4 535 Wh 24hrs set to 14 C freezer 4 C fridge performance in a 25 C ambient POWER CONSUMPTION 75W on 24V AVERAGE RUN CURRENT 3 2A on 24V FRIDGE TEMP RANGE 3 C to 10 C FREEZER TEMP RANGE 15 C to 6 C ...

Page 22: ... agents or chemicals accident improper installation or service delivery damage or other than normal household use and service This UNIQUE appliance must be serviced regularly as outlined in the Owner s Manual Neither Unique Appliances nor the selling dealer will be liable for direct or indirect loss of foods caused by failure in operation In case of damage the owner must provide proof of purchase ...

Page 23: ...idge please contact your dealer for more information For general information contact our customer service department Toll free 1 877 427 2266 or 1 905 827 6154 available during regular business hours 8 30 am to 4 30 pm EST Website www UniqueAppliances com Email info UniqueAppliances com ...

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