Introduction; About This Manual; Certification And Code Requirements; About Installation - Norcold 2118 Manuel D'entretien

Introduction

About This Manual

This service manual provides maintenance, diagnostic, and repair
information for NORCOLD
®
sorption refrigerators. It is a reference tool designed for technicians
who are knowledgeable in the theory and operation of gas/electric
absorption refrigerators, liquefied petroleum (LP) gas–propane–
systems, and AC/DC electrical systems as installed in a variety of
recreational vehicles (RV).
All information, illustrations, and specifications contained in this
publication are based on the latest product information available
at the time of publication. NORCOLD
changes at any time without notice.

Certification and Code Requirements

NORCOLD gas/electric absorption refrigerators are certified
®
under the latest edition of ANSI Z21.19B standards for installation
in mobile homes or recreational vehicles, and with the Canadian
Standards Association CAN/CGA-1.4-M94.
Electrical components are

About Installation

Refrigerator installation must conform with the 2118, 2118IM,
2118IMD Series Installation Manual for the NORCOLD
warranty to be in effect. Installation must also comply with appli-
cable local codes and standards set by the relevant certification
agency.

Replacement Parts

Use only authorized NORCOLD
do not meet NORCOLD specifications for safety, reliability, and
®
performance. The use of unauthorized aftermarket or generic re-
placement parts voids the refrigerator's limited warranty coverage.

Technical Assistance

If unable to resolve technical issues using the information provided
in this manual, technical support is available through NORCOLD
Customer Service Center:
Telephone:
(
Fax:
3
World Wide Web:
8
The following information is required to process technical support
requests:

■ Refrigerator Model Number

■ Refrigerator Serial Number
■ Refrigerator Cooling Unit Serial Number
2118, 2118IM, 2118IMD Series
2118, 2118IM, 2118IMD Series gas ab-
reserves the right to make
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compliant.
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replacement parts. Generic parts
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1-800-444-7210
1-734-769-2332
www.norcold.com.
■ Recreational Vehicle (RV) Make/Model/Year

Model Identification

2118, 2118IM, and 2118IMD Series models are shipped from the
factory as 2-Way units to operate on propane gas or 120 volts AC
electric.
Letter(s) appended to the model number identify factory installed
accessories. See Fig. 2.

Cooling Unit Serial Number

The cooling unit serial number appears on the cooling unit bar
code label. The label is affixed to the surface of the cooling unit
leveling chamber.
NOTICE
Refrigerator Model Number
limited

Fig. 2 - Cooling unit bar code label location.

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Fig. 3 - Refrigerator information label location

312 Serial Number
313 Model Number
314 Group Code
315 BTU / h
316 Amount of refrigerant in cooling system
317 AC Voltage / Amperage
318 DC Voltage / Amperage
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Be sure to have the cooling unit serial
number available if you need technical
support on this component.
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NORCOLD
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312
Serial Number
313
314
315
317
xxx VOLTS - AC xx HZ
x.xx AMPS xxx Watts
xx VDC xx HZ
x.x AMPS xx xx Watts
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