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    English Re vised: 11-04-03 L-0938 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ INST ALLA TION • OPERA TION Refrigerators & Freezer s Bef ore installing y our T undra unit, ref er to L-2083: T undr a Installation Chec k List.[...]

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    2 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ English Refrigerators & Freezers • Installation 3 W ar nings ....................................................................................................................... .......... 3 Locating the Data Plate 4 Inspection and Handling 4 Electrical Connection 5 DC Only Wir ing ....................................[...]

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    3 Installation ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ English Warnings This section of the manual refer s to essential safety Installation inf ormation f or all compressor-type refrigerator s and freezers (inc luding P ortable and Special Purpose Units), pr o vided by Dometic Corporation. 1. When replacing old appliances, bef ore disposing of the old model, any loc k[...]

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    4 Installation ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ English Locating the Data Plate The dataplate bearing the model and ser ial number and technical data is located on the upper right-hand section, inside the appliance (for P ortable units, it is located on the inside of the lid). An additional, identical dataplate is located on the compressor’s electronic module[...]

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    5 Installation ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ English Electrical Connection Bef ore connecting the appliance to the pow er supply , check that the line v oltage corre- sponds to the indications on the appliance rating plate and those of the compressor plate. This appliance complies with EC directive 89/336 go verning radio suppression. Noise emission lev els [...]

  • Page 6

    6 Installation ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ English Portable Units - Special Considerations Since P or table units can be used in a v ariety of applications, and connected to a v ariety of pow er sources, the f ollowing must be considered: • Cigarette lighters may not pro vide sufficient voltage and power to start and operate a por table unit. The unit ma[...]

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    7 Installation ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ English Overload Protections The compressor ov erload and star t protection cuts off power to the compressor if the compressor speed drops below appro ximately 1,900 r pm, or if this motor speed is not reached during the star t sequence . P ossible reasons f or overload protection activating could be too high refr[...]

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    8 Installation ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ English ABYC Standards - ABYC Guidelines E8 - Alternating Current/Amperage T emperature Rating of Conductor Insulation (Guidelines when using an AC/DC Conv er ter) 60°C 75°C 80°C 90°C 105°C 125°C 200°C (140°F) (167°F) (176°F) (194°F) (221°F) (257°F) (392°F) Outside Conductor Outside Inside Outside In[...]

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    9 Installation ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ English Final Installation Notes • For all appliances , A VOID the use of an y electrical adapters or extension cords. • After installation, allow the appliance to sit f or at least one hour before star ting. • The manufacturer assumes no responsibility f or any injuries or dama ge caused by noncompliance wi[...]

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    10 Operation ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ English Warnings This section of the manual refer s to essential safety Operation inf ormation f or all compressor-type refrigerator s and freezers (inc luding P ortable and Special Purpose Units) pr ovided b y Dometic Corporation. • Before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning operations, disconnect appliance [...]

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    11 Operation ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ English Digital Thermostat (Solid State Control) (See Fig. 3, page 20) • The Digital Ther mostat A UT OMA TICALL Y tur ns ON when power is applied to unit. • The ther mostat displays the interior temperature constantly . T o access, and/or change the Setpoint temperature, do the f ollowing: 1. Press the “set?[...]

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    12 Maintenance ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ English Defrosting Defrosting should be carried out whenev er the frost lay er e xceeds a thickness of 1/8 of an inch. This is necessar y to guarantee efficient refrigeration and to av oid excessiv e pow er consumption. Excess frost buildup will effect the appliance’ s performance. T o completely defrost, turn t[...]

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    13 T rouble-Shooting ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ English Refrigerators & Freez ers • T r ouble-Shooting A. Appliance Does Not Operate Check that: 1. The ther mostat is not set to “ST OP” or “OFF”. 2. The electrical system circuit-breaker f or the appliance is “ON”. 3. The fuse between the electronic control unit and the pow er source has [...]

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    14 T rouble-Shooting ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ English C. Insufficient Refrigerating Capacity Check that: 1. The door/lid is sealed properly . 2. The appliance is not positioned close to heat sources. 3. The appliance and remote refr igerating unit (if applicable) are sufficiently v entilated. 4. Excess frost has not accumulated on the e vaporator . 5. D[...]

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    15 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ English Manufacturer’ s Limited W arranty Agreement The f ollowing warranty is e xtended to co ver T undra products supplied by Dometic Corpora- tion and is subject to qualifications indicated. Dometic Cor poration warr ants for the periods set forth below that products manuf actured or supplied by it will be free from def [...]

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    16 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ English Dometic Corporation – T undra Schedule of Limited W arranty Allowances This schedule lists the maximum Dometic Corporation allow ance f or the repairs listed below . Items which exceed the scheduled allo wances require prior appr o val. Sales tax, duty , mileage charges, tolls, phone calls , etc. are not cov ered by[...]

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    17 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ English WARNING Dometic Corporation, manufacturers of Cruisair , Gruner t, Marine Air, Sentry and T undra Products, makes the f ollowing saf ety warnings concerning the application, installation, use and care of its products. Although these warnings are extensiv e, there ma y be specific hazards which may ar ise out of circum[...]

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    18 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ English Description of Drawings/Diagrams Fig. 1 Description of an Appliance (1 - 8) 1. Mounting Flange Assembly 5. Glass shelf 2. F reez er Compar tment w/ Door 6. Door Shelves/Bottle Compar tments 3. Condensation Drain Pan 7. P ositive Locking Door (Nautic Loc k) 4. Vinyl Coated Wire Shelf(s) (Adjustable) 8. Thermostat Fig. [...]

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    19 Fig. 2 Rotary Thermostat Fig. 1 2. Adjustment Knob . T ur n Clockwise 1. Coldest Setting 4. 1. 2. 3. 5. 6. 8. 7.[...]

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    20 Fig. 4 P ortable Unit P o wer Conections 3. “set” Button 2. “down “ Button 1. “up” Button AC Powe r Connector DC P ower Connector Fig. 3 Digital Thermostat[...]

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    22 Fig. 6 DC Only Wiring Diagram[...]

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    23 Fig. 7 TPS A C/DC P ower Suppl y[...]

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    24 Fig. 8 Digital Thermostat - TPD23 (DC onl y) Wiring Diagram[...]

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    25 Fig. 9 Digital Thermostat - TPD23A C (A C/DC) Wiring Diagram[...]

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    26 Fig. 10 Latch Redesign Sc hematic[...]

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    L-0938 Dometic Corporation 2000 N. Andrews Ave. Ext. • Pompano Beach, FL 33069-1497 USA 954-973-2477 • Facsimile: 954-979-4414 • www.tundra.cc P.O. Box 15299 • Richmond, VA 23227-0699 USA 804-746-1313 • Facsimile: 804-746-7248 Place Data Label Here[...]