Weekender 50 manual.cdr
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1. E ES ZA Lune LM ABH 50 Twin Ae L EN y y Y z as A r A p lt 2 y hy 40 itre fridge 10 litre freezer Unique Hinge Design Advanced Control ADA Introduction The National Luna Weekender 50 Twin is a high performance low power portable refrigerator designed primarily for use in mobile applications The Weekender is capable of running from 220 volt AC or 12 volt DC battery power with the added feature of automatic speed control This combined with superior insulation and cooling surface make the Weekender the ultimate portable fridge freezer The Weekender 50 Twin is split into a 40 litre fridge compartment and a 10 litre freezer compartment Under normal operating conditions the larger compartment can be used as a fridge and the smaller compartment will attain sub zero temperatures The Fridge compartment can be set as low as 12 C giving the user Twin freezer capabilities The freezer bin of the Weekender 50 Twin has a separate internal lid This prevents cold air escaping from the freezer when the main lid is opened adding to the excellent efficiency and ensuring stable temperatures within Before use Unpacking the Weekender 50 Twin The Weekender is supplied with the following parts Please check that none of these parts are missing DC supply cable 2m long AC supply cable 3m long DC female socket for vehicle installation Terminals for use with2. D AAA National Luna Limited Warranty This National Luna Warranty supercedes any other advertised Guarantee or Warranty provided with this appliance by any wholesaler or retailer National Luna warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and or workmanship under normal use and service to the original purchaser subject to the following 1 At any time within THREE YEARS from the date of purchase by the original purchaser National Luna will at its discretion replace or repair without cost to the owner and if necessary through an authorised service agent any part found to be defective by National Luna 2 This warranty does not apply to light bulbs pilot lights fuses cooling fan or item where the length of life depends on the amount of use and care given 3 The Danfoss BD35F compressor has a 1 year manufacturers guarantee Correct completion and submission of the Guarantee registration card supplied with this booklet allows for an additional 2 year warranty to be provided by National Luna on the compressor 4 Removal of the serial number on the appliance will render this warranty void 5 National Luna may consider a warranty void if modification have been made to this appliance which may cause undesireable or hazardous operation or may be the cause of the malfunction of this product 6 National Luna shall not be responsible for any damages of any kind resulting from incorrect voltages or faults with regard
3. DC socket Spare hinge cover plate set Instruction booklet this manual Precautions during use e When the Weekender is used in an automotive application ensure that it is appropriately secured to prevent accidental movement The fridge carry handles can be used with straps or tie downs if necessary A base mounting plate is available as an optional extra for the Weekender e Allow a 50mm air gap around the back and sides of the Weekender for ventilation e Ensure that the connected power lead DC or AC is fitted securely and does not pull loose unintentionally D AAA Getting to know your Weekender 1 Lid shown in front opening configuration 2 Lid handle 11 Spring loaded carry handle 3 Interior light 12 Compressor area 4 Fridge bin 13 Electronics cooling fan 5 Freezer bin with inner lid 14 DC fuse 15A automotive type 6 Lid locking latch 15 AC input socket with internal fuse 7 Insulated outer body 16 DC input socket 8 Control panel 9 Alternative lid handle position 10 Alternative lid latch position vaunuun Connecting power The Weekender is equipped with both 12 volt DC input as well as 230 volt AC mains input Both power inputs are fuse protected and are located on the side of the refrigerator gt Use the cables supplied in order to connect the Weekender to an appropriate power source If both the AC supply and D
4. lid opens The most common configuration is the front opening direction shown If the application prevents the lid from opening fully or the refrigerator is installed longways into a vehicle is may be advantageous to use the side opening configuration The Weekender is supplied in the front opening configuration In order to change the lid direction follow these steps 1 Close the lid Remove both front latches and lid handles 2 Re fit one of the latches and lid handles to the alternative latch positions on the side of the refrigerator Keep the spare parts safe 3 Remove all three hinges from the rear of the refrigerator Also remove the hinge cover plates from the alternative hinge locations 4 Re fit two of the hinges on the side of the refrigerator 5 Align the lid and ensure that it closes fully before tightening the screws 6 Keep the spare hinge and screws in a safe place The Weekender will now be in the side opening configuration Three hinge cover plates are supplied 2 fitted with the Weekender for covering the unused hinge holes Tip The optional Weekender protection jacket has a side pocket which is ideal for keeping the spare hinge and latch parts AAA Troubleshooting In the event of unusual or undesired operation consult the table below before contacting a service agent Problem Possible cause Remedial action The fridge will not run The battery is low Rechar
5. C supply are connected simultaneously the Weekender will automatically use the AC supply If the AC power fails the Weekender will use the DC supply instead When fitting either power cable ensure that the plug is pressed in firmly and does not pull out easily Control Panel POWERPACK TEMPERATURE PROTECTION BATTERY VOLTA OVER TEMPERATURE WARNING TEMPERATURE 1 Manual turbo mode button 8 Battery protection level selector button 2 DC supply reversed polarity indicator 9 Over temperature warning indicator 3 Battery monitor 10 Temperature display 4 Status indicators 11 Temperature UP button 5 Battery protection level indicators 12 Temperature set mode indicator 6 Audible alarm ON indicator 13 Temperature down set mode button 7 Alarm ON OFF selector button lt p AAA Setting the temperature CE The digital thermostat fitted to the Weekender TEMPERATURE allows accurate setting of the desired cooling A temperature O SET MODE The Weekender 50 Twin thermostat can be set within a range from 20 C to 12 C ASET NODE PRESEI DONA FOR SECONDS Y This is the larger fridge bin setting To change the thermostat setting press and hold the button until the SET MODE indicator is illuminated Now press or to choose the desired temperature When the desired setting is reached release all buttons and the display will return to the current temperature after 10 sec
6. battery monitor and low battery VOLTAGE protection circuit The battery monitor is intended to give an estimate of the available remaining energy in a 12 volt lead acid battery The battery monitor has a built in low voltage alarm which provides audible warning of a low battery condition To activate the alarm press and hold the button until the ALARM ON indicator is illuminated BATTERY PROTECTION The Low battery warning will sound when the voltage measured by the Weekender is below ALARM on 45 O mo MED ws O 5 Boo Low THE FRIDGE WILL AUTOMATICALLY CUT OUT AT THE SELECTED BATTERY PROTECTION LEVEL 11 5 volts It is recommended to re charge a battery that has been discharged to this level as soon as possible LOW WILL ALLOW THE BATTERY TO BE COMPLETELY DRAINED Combined with the battery monitor is a 3 stage battery protection control This feature is used to prevent the connected battery from being excessively discharged The user has the choice of 3 protection levels These are linked to the voltages indicated on the battery monitor and indicate at which voltage the fridge will cut out Press and hold the button until the desired level is obtained The MED and LOW settings allow a deep discharge of the battery However due to possible wiring loss in the application vehicle the voltage detected by the Weekender may be lower than the actual battery voltage Battery voltage compared to capac
7. ge the battery when connected to 12V but only when connected The DC supply has Ensure supply socket has 4mm wire to 230V mains inadequate wiring or thicker and the vehicle body is not used as an earth Fault ID light flahes once Ensure all connections are secure every 5 seconds The ventilation fan is The ventilation fan is Check the ventilation fan for noisy or not running blocked or damaged obstructions The Fault ID light is If the fan is broken return the flashing twice every refrigerator to an authorised agent for 5 seconds repair The Fault ID light is The compressor failed If the refrigerator continues to show flashing 3 or 4 times every to start correctly or run the error for an extended period of 5 seconds at its minimum speed time contact an authorised service agent The battery voltage monitor There are significant Make sure the supply socket has is not showing the correct cable losses been installed with adequate wire battery voltage and good connections If another load spotlight is connected to the same supply cable losses are magnified The speed control will not change when the button is pressed and the fridge is connected to a 12 volt supply The button was not The button must be pressed for 3 pressed for long enough seconds RAAABATA Installation guidelines When installing the Weekender into a vehicle for the first time ensure that the electrical connections to t
8. he vehicle s battery are secure and the appropriate wiring is used The Weekender is supplied with a pre made cable for use with a 12 volt supply This cable is terminated with a high quality plug for connection into your vehicle sss Centre pin Y gt F 1 Install the supplied socket into your vehicle in a convenient location 2 Use a suitable cable to connect the socket to the vehicle s battery A cable thickness of 4mm or greater is recommended _ When installing electrical outlets in your vehicle do not rely on the vehicle s body for an electrical earth al Fitting an in line fuse SA Although the Weekender has a built in fuse it is recommended to install an additional fuse on the positive wire as close to the battery as An automotive fuse with a rating of 15A is recommended possible ide This will protect against short circuits that may yA occur along the length of the cable Ensure that all connections are properly crimped and insulated If you choose to change the attached plug on the DC cable for a different type first ensure that the cable is unplugged before cutting it Split and strip the wires as required for the new plug Take care to ensure that the correct polarity is used on the plug and crimp the connections where possible If the Reverse Polarity indicator on the Weekender control panel illuminates reverse the wiring in the plug to correct the problem
9. ity Battery voltage compared to capacity 25 C 43N aN aN 420 41 AN Battery is being Battery is charged flat 100 75 50 35 10 The voltage of a lead acid battery can be an indication of its state of charge By measuring the voltage we can estimate the amount of energy remaining in the battery Changes in temperature battery age and general battery health can influence this relationship and therefore result in inaccurate capacity measurement The voltage capacity relationship is most accurate when the battery is at 25 C lt gt AAA Status Indicators The National Luna Weekender is equipped with status indicators which show the operation of the refrigerator and help to identify faults that may occur A brief description of the status indicators is shown below MAINS This light will be illuminated when 240V AC mains power is applied In this mode the refrigerator will operate at high speed RUN This indicator will be illuminated whenever the refrigerator compressor is running either on mains or battery power FAULT ID This indicator is used to identify common faults The light will flash a sequence of pulses and then pause before repeating the code Refer to the Troubleshooting section Pg 8 for more details of 2 Fault description Low voltage This is shown when the supply voltage is low The battery could be flat wiring losses are too high or there is a poor connection to the power s
10. onds When setting the thermostat remember that you are setting the fridge temperature The freezer will be cooled to a temperature approximately 10 C cooler than this setting A Important note During times when the ambient temperature surrounding the Weekender 50 Twin is below the thermostat setting the fridge will not be required to run Under this condition the freezer compartment will not cool as this requires the fridge compartment to be cooled This condition may occur during winter months if the thermostat is not set to a low temperature Speed Control SPEED CONTROL O A oO During normal operation the Weekender cooling speed is HIGH SPEED FOR VOLTAGES ABOVE 13 2V automatically controlled to optimise power consumption THE FRIDGE WILL OPERATE AT LOW SPEED WHEN BATTERY VOLTAGE IS BELOW 12 6V When operating on battery power the Weekender will run Oauro mamar at low speed If additional power is available when the battery is being recharged the Weekender will TO SELECT HIGH SPEED AT VOLTAGES automatically run at high speed BELOW 13 2V PRESS THE TURBO BUTTON To force high speed operation Turbo mode when running on battery power press and hold the button until the MANUAL indicator is illuminated Note that the Weekender will always run at high speed when mains power is connected D auuu Battery Monitor and protection BATTERY The Weekender is equipped with a
11. onfiguration 22 6Kg Aluminium 26 5Kg Stainless Steel Aluminium or Stainless Steel Aluminium Smooth metallic grey R134a CFC Free 170V AC 270V AC 0 40A 9 6V DC 15V DC 2 5A Power consumption 31W 2 5A average running current at low speed with battery at 12 5V under normal conditions a Inside Dimentions showing useable volume www nationalluna com National Luna South Africa Tel 27 0 11 452 5438 Fax 27 0 11 452 5263 e mail natuna mweb co za
12. ource Fan over current cut out There is a problem with the ventilation fan It is possible that the ventilation fan is obstructed blocked or damaged Motor start error The compressor has not started successfully This can happen in extreme environments where the refrigerator is heavily loaded and temperature is very high Minimum speed error The motor cannot maintain a minimum speed of 1900 rpm This can be the result of an internal electronics failure Thermal cut out The electronic circuitry has over heated This can occur in very hot environments The electronics will reset when the temperature has dropped REVERSE POLARITY This indicator identifies that the power applied to the 12V input has the incorrect polarity Check all wiring connections for correct polarity POWER PACK OVER TEMPERATURE In the event that the fridge electronics overheat a cooling fan will be activated If the fan cooling is insufficient to correct the error the refrigerators compressor will automatically slow down over temperature light will flash If temperatures continue to increase the refrigerator will be shut down as a protection feature over temperature light will be permanently illuminated This error is self correcting and normal operation will resume when electronic temperatures return to normal lt gt auuu Dual direction Lid A special feature of the Weekender is the ability to change the direction in which the
13. s to power supply which falls outside of the appliance operating parameters 7 National Luna shall not be responsible for damage to the appliance caused by negligent use storage of hazardous chemicals use of corrosive substances fire flood civil disturbances lightning or any other natural phenomenon 8 Itis a condition of this warranty that National Luna shall not be responsible for transportation or any costs incurred in transporting this appliance Including costs incurred by damage incorrect packaging or theft 9 National Luna will not accept any responsibility for the loss or damage caused by or due to the malfunctioning of this appliance 10 National Luna shall not be held responsible for any injuries to persons caused by the incorrect or negligent usage of this appliance 11 Repair work to be done in terms of this warranty must be referred to National Luna for written authorisation before any work is carried out 12 National Luna reserves the right to refuse repair or service under warranty if the Guarantee registration card and original proof of purchase cannot be produced For tracking and warranty purposes fill in the information below Serial No Dealer s name Stamp Model Date purchased Invoice No Specifications External dimentions 710mm L x 385mm W x 506mm H lid closed External dimentions 710mm L x 385mm W x 845mm H lid open Lid in front opening c
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