Unique SOLAR POWERED DC CHEST FREEZER, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...265L 9 3 cu ft SOLAR POWERED DC CHEST FREEZER OWNER S GUIDE UGP 265L1 serial number JUN18V1 ...

Page 2: ...tallation 08 Parts list 09 DC power connection 11 Operation 14 Error codes 15 Cleaning 15 Energy saving tips 16 Troubleshooting 18 Parts diagram and list 19 Appliance information 19 Notes 20 Contact us 20 Limited warranty Back Technical specifications ...

Page 3: ...lly including all the information 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 un sure about any of these instructions or warnings contact your local product dealer or Unique Off Grid Appliances for assistance IM...

Page 4: ...rinks It is not intended for commercial or industrial use Never use excessive force on the handle to open the lid If the room ambient temperature approaches the freezers oper ating temperature the freezer may not function correctly If the room ambient temperature exceeds 100 F 38 C the freezer may not function correctly A DC powered freezer has a lower cooling capacity than typi cal AC powered app...

Page 5: ...authorized refrigera tion technician This appliance contains refrigerant R 134a and a polyolester com pressor oil in its refrigerant circuit Take utmost care when handling your freezer so as to not cause damage to the refrigerant circuit with consequent possible leakage Do not use other electrical appliances such as ice cream makers inside of the refrigerating appliance CHILD SAFETY Do not allow c...

Page 6: ...to fully thaw then 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 scour 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 ...

Page 7: ...ing materials in your area POSITIONING THE APPLIANCE The area in which the freezer 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 on a flat firm and stable surface resting level on all four supports The floor must be strong eno...

Page 8: ... 7 7 Wheels 8 Glass sliders 9 Control panel 10 Left hinge 11 Right hinge 12 Basket 13 Ice tray 14 DC Power Cable 15 Ice scraper 16 AC DC Plug optional for on grid use 2 x Storage Baskets 12 13 14 15 INSTALLING THE HANDLE 1 Place the handle over the screw holes located on the lid 2 Screw in the two screws place the caps over to cover provided 4 6 ...

Page 9: ... 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 negative to negative red wire black wire DC POWER CONNECTION ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM IN LINE FUSE For 12V 24V operation use a 15A fuse...

Page 10: ... 16 4 5 32 12 4 13 8 26 6 15 64 10 6 19 5 12 39 10 25 64 8 10 32 8 20 65 6 LOW VOLTAGE DISCONNECT The compressor electronics includes a low voltage disconnect fea ture If the input voltage to the appliance falls below 10 4V in 12 V mode or 22 8V in 24 V mode the compressor will shut off Once the voltage increases above 11 7V in 12V mode or 23 4V in 24V mode the compressor will resume normal operat...

Page 11: ...n one time then press the up or down button to control the temperature that you want the temperature will then set and after 3 seconds show you the temperature in the unit again 2 Power Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds to turn the unit off Press and hold the power button for 1 second and the unit will power up the compressor will restart several minutes later 3 UVP Voltage High 26V Me...

Page 12: ...vent a good seal It might be hard to open the lid immediately after the its closed This is due to air contraction in the freezer cabinet This pres sure difference will equalize in a few seconds making the lid easy to open once again LOADING THE FREEZER A battery powered refrigeration appliance has a cooling capacity lower than typical AC appliances Because the compressor is smaller the appliance r...

Page 13: ... SUCH AS ELECTRIC OR GAS 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 lid open 4 Remove the plug from the defrost water drain located in the bot tom interior of the cabinet 5 To accelerate the de...

Page 14: ...y Err 9 Thermostat failure if the thermostat is not connected Err 5 Over heating of compressor Err 4 Compressor speed error Err 3 Compressor start error Err 2 Over current on cooling fan Err 1 Battery protection change to lower voltage on UVP Err 0 Thermostat failure if the thermostat short circuits ...

Page 15: ...ssor to run unnecessarily often Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the lid from closing properly and forming a tight seal ENERGY SAVING TIPS Internal Cleaning Wash the inside of the appliance with luke warm water and a mild soap Never use abrasive or corrosive cleaning agents steel wool scouring sponges chemical cleaning agents or highly perfumed cleaning products to clean the interior as...

Page 16: ... 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 If the appliance was turned off using the power button press the same button to restart Appliance is operating but the interior cabinet is not cold Allow the appliance at least 4 hrs t...

Page 17: ...al and that nothing is preventing the lid from closing properly Large quantities of food have recently been placed in the freezer and or the lid is frequently opened Ensure that proper care and maintenance of the appliance has been performed cleaning defrosting etc Noise Refer to Normal Operating Sounds page 13 Light does not work Remove cover and check LED light connections Power failure Keep ope...

Page 18: ...265L 9 Wire Basket 10 UGP 265L 10 Wire Splitter 11 UGP 265L 11 Door Clamp 12 UGP 265L 12 Electronic Controller 13 UGP 265L 13 DC Socket 14 UGP 265L 14 Back Cover 15 UGP 265L 15 Back Triangle Iron 16 UGP 265L 16 Front Triangle Iron 17 UGP 265L 17 Rotary wheel 18 UGP 265L 18 Compressor Base Plate 19 UGP 265L 19 DC Compressor 20 UGP 265L 20 Compressor connect cable 21 UGP 265L 21 Fan 22 UGP 265L 22 C...

Page 19: ...ION manual copy keep with your records To make care and servicing of your solar powered DC freezer easy and effi cient please record the following information for future reference Model Serial Number Purchased From Date Purchased ...

Page 20: ...egularly as outlined in the Owner s Manual Neither Unique Gas Products Ltd 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 Model and Serial Number to the selling dealer or Unique Gas Products Ltd This warranty is LIMITED STRICTLY to the terms indicated herein and no other expressed ...

Page 21: ... DIMENSIONS unboxed H 45 7 x W 26 2 x D 33 5 H 116 1 cm x W 66 5 cm x D 85 cm WEIGHT 119 lbs 54 kg DC POWER 12V 24V TOTAL WATT HR DRAW 24 DC 627 Wh 24hrs set to 16 C freezer performance in a 25 C ambient TOTAL AMP HR DRAW 24 DC 22 7 Wh 24hrs set to 16 C freezer performance in a 25 C ambient POWER CONSUMPTION 12V 24V 69 W AV RUN CURRENT 5 75A on 12V 2 88A on 24V FREEZER TEMP RANGE 18 C to 10 C ...