About This Manual; Model Identification; Certification And Code Requirements; About Installation - Norcold N260.3 Serie Mode D'emploi

About this Manual

This service manual provides maintenance, diagnostic, and
repair information for NORCOLD
gas absorption refrigerators. It is a reference tool designed for
technicians who are knowledgeable in the theory and operation
of gas/electric absorption refrigerators, propane gas systems, and
AC/DC electrical systems as installed in a variety of recreational
vehicles (RV).
All information, illustrations, and specifi cations contained in this
publication are based on the latest product information available
at the time of publication. NORCOLD
changes at any time without notice.
Model Identifi cation
■ Model 323 is shipped from the factory as a 3-Way model to
operate on propane gas, AC electric or DC electric,
■ Model N260.3 is shipped from the factory as a 3-Way unit to
operate on propane gas, AC electric or DC electric,
Certifi cation and Code Requirements
gas/electric absorption refrigerators are certifi ed
NORCOLD ®
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 N260, 323
Installation Manual for the NORCOLD
effect. Installation must also comply with applicable local codes and
standards set by the relevant certifi cation agency.

Replacement Parts

Use only authorized NORCOLD
parts do not meet NORCOLD
and performance. The use of unauthorized aftermarket or generic
replacement 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 the
Technical Support Center:
®
NORCOLD
 Telephone:
 Fax:
 World Wide Web:
N260.3, 323
models 323 and N260.3
®
reserves the right to make
®
compliant.
limited warranty to be in
®
replacement parts. Generic
®
specifi cations for safety, reliability,
®
1-800-444-7210
1-734-769-2332
www.norcold.com
The following information is required to process technical support
requests; refer to the following page:
■ Refrigerator Model Number
■ Refrigerator Serial Number
■ Refrigerator Cooling Unit Serial Number
■ Recreational Vehicle (RV) Make/Model/Year
Model Identifi cation

Cooling Unit Serial Number

NORCOLD

Fig. 2 - Cooling Unit Bar Code Label Location.

NOTE: Be sure to have the cooling unit serial number available if
you need technical support on this component.
The cooling unit serial number appears on the cooling unit bar
code label. The label is affi xed to the surface of the cooling unit
leveling chamber.
NOTE: The actual refrigerator label specifi es the features
applicable to that unit.

Fig. 3 - Refrigerator Information Label Location

A. Serial Number
B. Model Number
C. Group Code
D. BTU/h
E. Amount of refrigerant in cooling unit
F. AC Voltage/amperage
G. DC Voltage/amperage
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E
A
Serial Number xxx VOLTS - AC xx HZ
x.xx AMPS
B
xx VDC
x.x AMPS xx xx Watts
C
D
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F
xxx Watts
xx HZ
G