Safety; Fig. 1 - Double-Wrenching Gas Fittings - Norcold 3163 Manuel D'entretien

Safety

It is not possible to anticipate all of the conceivable ways or conditions under
which the refrigerator may be serviced or to provide cautions as to all of the pos-
sible hazards that may result. Standard and accepted safety precautions and
equipment should be used when working on electrical circuits and handling toxic
or flammable materials. Safety goggles and other required protection should be
used during any process that can cause material removal, such as when remov-
ing a leaking cooling unit and cleaning components.
Read this manual carefully and understand the contents before working on 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 descrip-
tions of these signal words to fully know their meanings. They are for your safety.
This signal word means a hazard, which if ignored,
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can cause small personal injury or much property
damage.
This signal word means a hazard, which if ignored,
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can cause dangerous personal injury, death.
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Norcold refrigerators are designed and equipped for
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the use of LP gas–propane gas–only. Do not modify,
alter, or equip the refrigerator to any other fuel (natu-
ral gas, butane, etc.).
Incorrect installation, adjustment, alteration, or main-
tenance of the refrigerator can cause personal injury,
property damage, or both.
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Do not smoke, light fires, or create sparks when
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working on propane gas system.
Propane gas is highly flammable and explosive.
Do not use an open fl ame for leak testing any of
propane gas system components.
Always use two wrenches to tighten or loosen LP
gas connections. Damaged connections, piping, and
components create the potential for gas leaks.
All electrical connections and repairs to the refrigera-
tor must comply with all applicable codes. Refer to
the certifi cation and code requirements section of
the Installation Manual.
Turn off AC power and DC power sources before
attempting to remove, service, or repair any of the
refrigerator's electrical or electronic components. Do
not work on live electrical circuits.
Do not modify, bypass, or eliminate any of the refrig-
erator's electrical components, electronic circuits, or
propane gas system components.
Do not wet or spray liquids on or near electrical
outlets, connections or components. Most liquids,
including leak detection solutions, are electrically
conductive and pose the potential for an electric
shock hazard, short electrical components, damage
electronic circuits, and/or ignite a fire.
Do not use leak test solutions that contain ammonia
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or chlorine. Ammonia and chlorine degrade copper
and brass components.
Refrigerator Service Manual / Manuel d'entretien du réfrigérateur / Manual de servicio del refrigerador
The cooling unit is a sealed system under pressure!
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Do not try to repair or recharge the cooling unit. Do
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not bend, drop, weld, drill, puncture, saw, or strike
the cooling unit.
Handle a leaking cooling unit with extreme caution!
The cooling unit contains ammonia, hydrogen, and
sodium chromate. Ammonia can cause severe skin
and eye burns. Hydrogen is highly flammable, can
ignite and burns with an intense flame. Certain
chromium compounds, such as sodium chromate,
are carcinogenic.
Do not use extension cords. Do not remove the
grounding prong from the refrigerator AC power
cord. Do not use a two prong adapter to connect the
refrigerator to the AC outlet.
Do not over-fuse electrical circuits. Use specifi ed
fuses and AWG wire sizes. The specifi cation section
of this manual provides fuse size information. Refer
to the Installation Manual for the correct AWG wire
size specifications.
Prevent child entrapment! Before disposing of the
refrigerator, remove all doors and fasten all shelves
with retainers.
Some of the refrigerator's metal components have
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sharp corners and edges. Wear hand protection,
such as cut resistant gloves, and exercise extreme
care when handling the refrigerator.
Make sure all hardware such as hinges and fasten-
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ers (retaining screws, etc.), are properly fastened.
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Obey the instructions in this manual with regard to
intake and exhaust venting specifi cations.
Do not install the refrigerator directly on carpet.
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Put the refrigerator on a metal or wood panel that
extends the full width and depth of the refrigerator.
Manual Shut-O Valve
(Located on top
of refrigerator)
Hold
Turn
3163 Models / Modèles 3163 / Modelos 3163
Fig. 1
- Double-
wrenching
3/8" Gas
Gas Fittings
Suppl y Line
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