Bryant Refrigerator 3163 User's Manual
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1. NEUTRAL r HOT 110 VAC TERMINAL BLOCK BLK CHASSIS 241 GROUND BLK BLK 3 AMP FUSE U AC HEATE BLK p 1 HU E a L THERMOSTAT SELECTOR SWITCH Refrigerator Will Not Operate on AC 1 circuit breaker NO Is refrigerator s YES YE YE Is selector Is thermostat 5 or fuse blown switch in the AC position AC cord Are there loose wire connections set at mid range or higher connected to receptacle AC source to refrigerator NO YES NO YES Connect AC cord into receptacle amp start refrigerator Reset circuit breaker replace fuse amp start refrigerator Set thermostat to mid range or higher and start refrigerator Set selector switch to AC and start refrigerator Repair loose wire connections YES Is AC voltage YES Is AC voltage YES Is AC voltage YES Is AC voltage YES Is AC voltage at output of at input of to output at input at terminal selector switch selector switch of fuse of fuse block NO NO NO NO Replace selector switch and start refrigerator Correct AC source to selector switch Correct AC source to fuse Replace 3 amp fuse and start refrigerator Correct power source to terminal block Is AC v2. VEHICLE S 12 VDC SUPPLY WRES TERMINAL sje ele BLOCK THERMOCOUPLE RED CHASSIS ML GROUND RED n H SPARK 1 AMP 20 AMP F ELECTRODE FUSE FUSE T WHT RED e T2 RED i INTERRUPT Hr ola FAN RED WHT RELIGH TER Ls PRESSURE TAP o T RED BLK xe FLAME SAFETY INDICATOR THERMOSTAT VALVE ELECTOR SWITCH 17 BLK y RED Trouble Shooting Ventilation Fan Is 12 VDC Is 12 VDC Is 12 VDC Is the mode YES YES YES YES output of 1 amp fuse present at input of 1 amp fuse present at input of mode selection switch selection in the Gas position NO NO NO Set mode selection switch to gas Correct 12 VDC source to mode selection switch Correct 12 VDC source to fuse Replace 1 amp fuse Disconnect red Disconnect red YES Is 12 VDC YES wire from mode wire from fan present at selection switch 2 to thermostat to thermostat fan thermostat Is 12 VDC present at output of mode selection switch NO NO Correct 12 VDC source to fan thermostat Replace mode selection switch Connect the YES Does fan operate Replace two wires together thermostat NO Replace fan Specifications DC Voltage 12 VDC Current Draw 240 milliamps 18 Diagnosing Coolin
3. RMOSTAT M LIGHT RED SELECTOR SWITCH ERMOCOUPLE ER BLK FLAME INDICATOR 4 15 EJ I RMOSTAT g R jue GROUND CHASSIS Note If flame is burning but the flame indicator lamp is not illumi nated check for 2 Volts DC from the re lighter to the lamp If 2 Volts DC is present replace flame indica tor lamp If 2 Volts DC is not present replace the relighter Is the DC volt age at terminal YES block between 10 5 15 4 NO Correct DC voltage input Is the main gas supply on NO Turn main gas supply on Burner Ignites But Flame Will Not Hold YES Is refrigerator s manual shut off valve on NO Turn manual shut off valve on Is vent terminal housing free YES from obstructions NO Clear vent terminal of obstruction YES YES Is gas supply pressure at 10 5 11 W C NO Adjust main gas pressure to 11 W C Remove white wires and jump interrupter terminals YES YE 2 Does flame hold Replace relighter Are white wires from relighter to interrupter Secu
4. Service Manual Model 3163 OM gt I 5 IG Contents Important Safety Information No Spark at Burner Specifications Burner Ignites But Flame Will Not Hold 14 15 General Information Trouble Shooting Ventilation Fan Direct Vent Requirements Diagnosing Cooling Problems Propane System Refrigerator Removal amp Re Installation Description of Controls Procedure EuroVan Camper Peer amp Re l llati Lighting and Start Up Instructions 4 Limited Warranty Time Allowance Chart Wiring Pictorial amp Diagram Refrigerator Will Not Operate on AC Parts List amp Exploded Views Refrigerator Will Not Operate on DC Part No 617898A 94 11 Important Safety Information A WARNING Read this information before attempting to perform service on this refrigerator Page 8 shows a wiring pictorial and diagram Review both the wiring pictorial and diagram to understand the electrical circuits and the relationship to the individual components Understand the service procedures before performing the service Always apply the safety precautions listed below when servicing this refrigerator Failure to follow these safety precautions can result in substantial property damage severe personal injury or death e Hazardous voltage can caus
5. TAP F E E cm RED BLK a e RED i T FLAME SAFETY THERMOSTAT BLK INDICATOR VALVE SELECTOR SWITCH AC 51 THERMOSTAT 120 VAC AM 120 VAC DC F2 2 HEATER 12 VDC 12 VDC IGNITION COM RELIGHTER F3 S3 SAFETY THERMOCOUPLE N aa LVE FAN INTERRUPTER gt Fan d THERMOSTAT FLAME INDICATOR Part 618089 Important Safety Information AC Circuit Read this information before attempting to perform service on this refrigerator Understand the service procedures before performing the service Always apply the safety precautions on page 1 and the precautions listed below Failure W ARN to follow these safety precautions can result substantial property damage personal injury or death Use caution when performing the AC diagnostic procedures Disconnect the AC electrical power source to the refrigerator before replacing any AC electrical component Do not remove or cut the round grounding prong from the refrigerator s AC power cord Do not use a two prong adapter Replace blown fuses with a fuse specified by Norcold Refer to Specifications section of this manual or the fuse size printed adjacent to the fuse on the refrigerator Keep liquids away from AC electrical connections Liquids are electrically conductive and could cause fires WIRING PICTORIAL AC CIRCUIT MOBE L 51049
6. RING THE IR MODEL 4163 VEHICLE S 12 VDC SUPPLY WIRES f TERMINAL BLOCK YEL RED CHASSIS l124 GROUND 20 AMP YEL FUSE YEL DC n c SELECTOR SWITCH 11 Refrigerator Will Not Operate on DC Electric YES Is circuit breaker NO tripped or fuse YES Is 12 VDC to YES input of 20 amp fuse Are there NO loose wire connections Is selector Is 12 VDC at Switch set to DC blown DC to refrigerator terminal block NO YES YES NO NO Set selector switch to DC Reset circuit breaker replace fuse start refrigerator Correct DC to terminal block amp start refrigerator 11 5 VDC min Repair loose connections and start refrigerator Correct DC source to fuse and start refrigerator YES Is 12 VDC at YES Is 12 VDC at YES output of input of selector switch selector switch Replace Is 12 VDC at output of fuse DC heater NO NO Replace selector switch amp start refrigerator Correct DC Replace 20 source amp fuse to switch Specifications DC Voltage 11 5 15 4 VDC Current Draw 11 7 13 6 amps Heater Resistance 95 1 05 ohms 12 Important Safety Information Gas Circuit Read this
7. unit and the cooling unit must be replaced Refrigerator Removal Procedures WARNING Improper removal and installation of the refrigerator can cause injury or property damage Before attempt ing the procedures below review the Important Safety Information on page 1 and the procedures below EuroVan Camper 1 2 3 4 Turn off the gas supply at the main tank Turn the refrigerator s mode selector to OFF Remove the vehicle s middle bench seat Remove the refrigerators system cover located on the left front of the refrigerator by removing 5 retaining screws Remove 5 retaining screws securing refrigerator to enclosure Remove the monitor panel located directly above the refrigerator by removing 6 retaining screws CAUTION It is not necessary to disconnect wiring from the monitor panel Pull panel forward and away from the monitor panel s mounting bracket Lay monitor panel on galley top Take care not to scratch the galley and its surrounding surfaces or the face of the control panel Remove the monitor panel s mounting frame bracket by removing four retaining screws The retaining screws are located on both the left and right sides of the bracket Figure 11 Vent Terminal Housing 8 Turn the manual shut off valve located on top of the refrigerator to OFF See Figure 12 U Tube to Valve Shown in Off Position Thermostat Supply Line Figure 12 Manual Shut
8. Off Valve 20 Remove both the positive and negative leads from the vehicle s battery Disconnect the vehicle s 12 volt DC supply wires from the refrigerator s terminal block Disconnect the LP gas supply line from the refrig erator s manual shut off valve See Figure 12 CAUTION To prevent gas leaks or damage to the gas supply lines and fittings use two wrenches when connect ing or disconnecting gas fittings Remove the three 3 screws securing the vent cover to the vehicle s exterior surface See Figure 11 Remove the two 2 screws securing the inner disk to the vent terminal housing See Figure 11 Carefully push the vent terminal housing inward until free from the vehicle s wall Carefully pull the refrigerator forward to gain access to the refrigerator s AC power cord Dis connect the refrigerator s AC power cord from the wall receptacle Remove the refrigerator from it s enclosure To re install the refrigerator reverse the removal procedure After connecting the vehicle s gas supply line to the refrigerator s manual shut off valve turn the valve on Use a manometer and verify that the input gas pressure is at 11 W C Turn off the gas supply at the manual shut off valve Observe the manometer and verify that the gas pressure is maintained If not locate the source of the leak correct it and re test the unit Apply leak test solution to all g
9. in will cause gas to build up in the burner area and can result in an explosion which can cause property damage or severe personal injury 1 Set thermostat to desired temperature setting Shut Down All Modes Press mode selector button F This will interrupt all AC and DC power and stop operation of the refrigerator Norcold Limited Warranty Time Allowance Chart Rialta To gain access to the operating controls of the refrig erator remove the drawer directly above the refrigera tor The interrupter can be replaced without removing the refrigerator EuroVan To gain access to the operating controls of the refrig erator remove the control panel assembly located directly above the refrigerator Heater Wires To gain access to the AC and DC heater wires remove the system cover located on the front left side of the refrigerator Time Allowance Norcold will pay the time allowance multiplied by the service facility prevailing shop labor rate Note The time allowances which follow include diagnostic times defective part replace ment refrigerator removal and reinstallation when applicable and gas leak test times A gas leak test is required when gas connections either the main supply line to the refrigerator or the refrigerator gas components have been disconnected Note In the event of a cooling unit failure the complete refrigerator will be replaced The time allotted to remove and replace the defective
10. refrigerator will be 1 hr EuroVan Rialta Hepleccment Part UM la Hours Hours Burner 1 5 1 5 Burner Tube 1 4 1 4 Electrode Assembly 1 4 1 4 Heater AC 1 3 1 3 Heater DC 1 3 1 3 Flame Indicator Lamp 3 3 Interrupter 1 3 5 Mode Selector Switch 1 3 1 3 Orifice 1 3 1 3 Relighter 4 4 Safety Valve 1 5 1 5 Thermocouple 1 5 1 5 Thermostat 1 6 1 6 Thermostat By Pass 3 3 Screw Wiring Pictorial amp Diagram NS WIRING PICTORIAL MODEL IURE NEUTRAL 7 VEHICLE S 12 VDC GRN SUPPLY WRES ROT gt 110 TERMINAL M BLOCK THERMOCOUPLE BLK RED sf GROUND BLK BLK 1 RED BLK SPARK 1 AUD 20 AMP 3 AMP F ELECTRODE veL FUSE FUSE FUSE U U UW WHT AC YEL HEATER RED 5 DC GRN HEATER WHT e WHT RED np INTERRUPTER m OE FAN BLK RED WHT i RELIGHTER LS PRESSURE 5
11. to check gas supply lines or gas connections To prevent gas leaks and damage to the gas supply lines and fittings use two wrenches when connecting disconnecting gas fittings See Figure 1 on page 1 e Use caution when performing the gas diagnostic procedures Disconnect both the AC and DC electrical sources to the refrigerator before replacing any gas component Connect the positive battery lead to the refrigerator first to prevent short circuits Replace blown fuses with a fuse specified by Norcold Refer to Specifications section of this manual or the fuse size printed adjacent to fuse on the refrigerator Use caution when connecting or disconnecting the DC supply to the refrigerator DC supply is close to the propane gas supply to the refrigerator Arcing can occur and could ignite a leak in the propane gas supply piping Keep liquids away from electrical connections Liquids are electrically conductive and could cause a fire WI RING Always apply the safety precautions on page 1 and the precautions listed below Failure to follow these safety precautions can result in substantial property damage severe personal injury or death PICTORIAL DG MO EE usu FAN
12. vent terminal housing with locking washer and screw Slide refrigerator com pletely into enclosure Propane System Testing of the Vehicle s Gas Supply Piping When installation is complete the propane gas supply piping must be inspected and tested for leaks from the refrigerator to the main gas supply tank Use a leak detection solution Do not test for leaks with an open flame If compressed air is used for leak testing the pressure must not exceed 1 2 psig 14 inches water column The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressure in excess of 1 2 psig 14 inches water column The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressure less than or equal to 1 2 psig 14 inches water column Check the gas pressure to the refrigerator without other gas appliances operating The pressure should not exceed 11 inches water column With other appli ances operating the pressure should not be less than 10 5 inches water column Gas Burner Flame The gas operation of the refrigerator is controlled by the correct burner flame which supplies the heat input to the refrigerator s cooling system The correct burner flame is dependent upon correct input gas pressure and the burner and burner orifice being c
13. 618428 618429 618008 618030 618022 618023 Description O Ring Washer Screw 8 15 x 1 2 S S Screw 8 32 x 5 16 Vent Terminal Housing Vent Terminal Gasket Back Plate Exhaust Disk Vent Cover Air Inlet Tube EuroVan Air Inlet Tube Rialta Air Exhaust Tube EuroVan Air Exhaust Tube Rialta Clamp 1 125 Clamp 1 000 Insulation 14 Insulation 19 22 Final Assembly 3163 Final Assembly 3163 CD CO 09 00 MN 2 O 46 60 d O Oi amp ONLO O0 O C1 amp C0 IO O o O0 LO O1 amp CO I0 a oO OO 0 0 01 R CO I0 E Part No 617916 618014 618013 617989 618073 618403 618404 618093 618021 617961 617960 61562622 61562522 617998 61583322 618079 61440522 61654622 61584222 617918 61705422 617979 617993 617964 617971 617947 61749622 61728722 61721122 617977 617937 618067 617908 618032 618063 618047 618046 617911 617912 617910 618064 617914 618000 617915 617999 617420 617906 61550722 61645522 611114600 617905 617904 617909 617946 Description Information Packet Wire Conduit Wire Conduit Burner Tube DC Fan Fan Support Fan Support Bracket Thermostat Fan Control Cover Assembly Flue Baffle Wire Flue Baffle DC Heater Yellow Leads AC Heater Black Leads Control Assembly Fuse Cover 1 Amp Fuse 20 Amp Fuse 3 Amp Fuse Fuse Holder AC Power Cord End Splice Terminal B
14. IAL GAS CIRCUIT MODEL 4163 VEHICLE S 12 VDC SUPPLY WIRES TERMINAL sje ele BLOCK C CHASSIS 1 GROUND THERMOCOUPLE RED RED n SPARK 1 AMP 20 AMP P ELECTRODE FUSE FUSE x WHT RED GRN aH RED 2 in INTERRUP 1 RED CC WHT RELIGHTER PRESSURE L R TAP b BLK MES FLAME SAFETY INDICATOR THERMOSTAT VALVE SELECTOR SWITCH 13 YES Is selector Switch set to Gas NO Set selector Switch to Gas and start refrigerator Install short jumper wire from relighter to within 1 8 of ground Is relighter YES sparking NO Replace relighter Gas Pressure 10 5 W C 11 W C YES Is thermostat Set to start NO Set thermostat to start and light refrigerator Remove spark YES electrode wire from relighter Is electrode positioned 1 8 YES max above burner NO Adjust electrode to 1 16 min 1 8 max above burner No Spark at Burner Is circuit breaker tripped or fuse blown DC to refrigerator YES Reset breaker or repl
15. Lighting and Start Up Instructions are located on the top portion of the interior door liner Refer to Figure 8 for location of the operating controls Notice When warm humid weather conditions are ob served operate the refrigerator on either AC or DC electric for a minimum of five 5 minutes before attempting to follow the Start Up Instruc tions for Gas operation AC Operation 1 Press mode selection button C 2 Set the thermostat B to the coldest maximum setting Allow to operate at maximum setting for 6 to 8 hours before setting to mid range DC Operation 1 Press mode selection button D There is no need to set thermostat to any setting The DC operation is a continuous run no thermostat control mode Gas Operation 1 Set thermostat B to the start setting 2 Press mode selector button E Ignition spark will be present at the burner 3 Push and hold the safety valve button A until the indicator lamp G glows steady Continue to hold the safety valve button in for 15 seconds and then release The indicator lamp should remain a steady glow If the lamp turns off repeat this step Notice On initial start up it may take longer for the burner to light because of air being purged from the gas supply line A WARNING Do not hold gas valve in more than 30 seconds If the flame is not indicated within this time press selector switch F wait 2 minutes and retry Continuing to hold the gas valve
16. ace fuse and start refrigerator Is 12 VDC at YES T1 amp T3 of relighter NO Establish DC supply to relighter Check electrode continuity must read 09 NO Replace electrode assembly Is 12 VDC present at terminal block NO Correct DC source and start refrigerator Is 12 VDC at output of selector switch NO Replace selector switch and start refrigerator Specifications YES Is 12 VDC at input of 20 AMP fuse NO Correct DC source to 20 amp fuse YES Is 12 VDC at input of selector switch NO Correct DC to switch and start refrigerator YES YES Is 12 VDC at input of 1 amp fuse NO Correct DC source to 1 amp fuse YES Is 12 VDC at output of 1 amp fuse NO Replace 1 amp fuse and start refrigerator DC Voltage 10 5 15 4 VDC Note If the negative DC supply connection is lost the flame indicator light will remain on all the time even without the flame present 14 THERMOCOUPLE INTERRUPTER 7 PRESSURE d 4 SPARK ELECTRODE PICTORIAL MODEL 5165 VEHICLE S 12 VDC SUPPLY WIRES TERMINAL GAS Se RCUIT els BLOCK TAP SAFETY VALVE Figure 9 Figure 10
17. amage severe personal injury or death Use caution when work ing with or near a propane gas system Do not smoke Do not create sparks or use an open flame to check gas supply lines or gas connections To prevent gas leaks and damage to the gas supply lines and fittings use two wrenches when connecting or disconnecting gas fittings See Figure 1 below 3 8 Gas Supply Line Specifications Operating Limits AC Mode 132 volts AC max 108 volts AC min DC Mode 15 4 volts DC max 11 5 volts DC min Gas Mode 11 W C max 10 5 W C min 15 4 VDC max 10 5 VDC min Current Draws AC Heating Element 1 3 amp 110 volts AC 1 4 amps 120 volts AC DC Heating Element 11 7 amps 12 volts DC 13 6 amps 14 volts DC Ignition Relighter 150 milliamps during ignition 100 milliamps steady state Ventilation Fan 240 milliamps Ratings LP Gas Mode 640 BTU Hr Input 11 W C Gas Supply 010 Orifice LP10 AC Mode 110 volts AC 140 watts DC Mode 12 volts DC 140 watts Fuse Replacement Data AC Circuit 3 amp Type 3AG 1 4 x 1 4 Norcold Part No 61654622 DC Circuit 20 amp Type 3AG 1 4 x 1 4 Norcold Part No 61440522 Gas Circuit 1 amp Type 3AG 1 4 x 1 4 Norcold Part No 618079 General Information A WARNING This refrigerator is not intended to be operated as a Free Standing refrigerator i e the products of combus tion must be completely isolated from the living area or insta
18. as fittings and verify that there are no leaks Do not test for gas leaks with an open flame Rialta Retaining 1 Turn off the gas supply at the main tank 2 3 Remove the refrigerator s system cover located Turn the refrigerator s mode selector to OFF on the left front of the refrigerator by removing 5 retaining screws Remove 5 retaining screws securing the refrig erator to the enclosure Remove the drawer directly above the refrigerator Turn the manual shut off valve located on top of the refrigerator to OFF See Figure 12 Disconnect the vehicle s 12 volt DC supply wires from the refrigerator s terminal block Disconnectthe LP gas supply line from the refrig erator s manual shut off valve See Figure 12 CAUTION To prevent gas leaks and damage to the gas supply lines and fittings use two wrenches when connect ing or disconnecting gas fittings Disconnectthe refrigerator s AC power cord from the wall receptacle Open the cabinet door to the left of the refrigera tor Remove the access panel at the rear of the cabinet This will allow access to the refrigerator s vent air intake and exhaust piping Intake Pipe Washer Exhaust Pipe Isolated Figure 13 Vent Terminal Housing 21 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Remove the phillips head screw and retaining washer which secure the vent air exhaust and intake flexible vent piping to th
19. ax length 21 3 4 Exhaust Pipe max length 19 3 4 bd Figure 4 Kit 617943 Flexible Piping amp Vent Location Insulating the Flexible Exhaust Piping The flexible exhaust pipe must be insulated prior to installation into the vent terminal housing The flexible exhaust pipe connects to the flue tube of the refrigera tor s cooling unit and routes to the bottom opening of the vent terminal housing Use the non combustible insulation material supplied with the vent air intake ex haust kit Do not insulate the Air Intake pipe Installing Refrigerator into the Enclosure Set the refrigerator into the enclosure and slide it back enough to connect the gas supply piping to the manual shut off valve located at the top of the refrigerator Connect the 12 volt DC supply to the terminal block also located at the top of the refrigerator Connect the AC power cord to the receptacle Place the O rings onto the ends of both flexible pipes Bend the flexible pipes so they clear the top of the enclosure Connect the piping as follows Exhaust Pipe This pipe is insulated and connects to the flue tube of the cooling unit Route and connect to the bottom opening of the vent terminal housing Intake Pipe This pipe is not insulated and connects to the burner cover Route and connect to the top opening of the vent terminal housing Secure both flexible pipes to
20. e property damage severe personal injury or death Disconnect both the AC and DC electrical sources to the refrigerator before performing service To prevent short circuits connect the positive battery lead to the refrigerator before attaching the negative lead The 120 VAC circuit must be properly grounded Never cut or remove the round grounding prong from the refrigerator s AC power cord Do not use a two prong adapter Do not use an exten sion cord Manual Shut Off Valve Located on top of refrigerator 7G Figure 1 Double Wrenching Gas Fittings The use of improper rated fuses can lead to an electrical fire In the event of a circuit overload replace blown fuses with a fuse specified by Norcold Fuse specifications are found in the Specifications section on page 2 of this man ual The correct fuse size is printed adjacent to the fuse on the refrigerator Keep liquids away from electrical connections Many liquids are electrically conductive and could cause serious arcing damage and in some cases fires Never bend drop drill weld or hammer the cooling unit Doing so can cause the cooling unit to rupture releasing chemicals under high pres sure Contact with these chemicals may cause severe burns to the eyes or skin Never attempt to repair or recharge the cooling unit A defective cooling unit must be replaced Hazardous vapors Propane gas can cause an explosion resulting in property d
21. e vent terminal housing See Figure 13 Remove both the intake and exhaust vent piping from the vent terminal housing Care must be taken not to damage the O ring seals when removing the piping Remove right dinette assembly cover panel to access the refrigerator retaining bracket Refer ence Right Dinette Assembly Cover Panel Re moval in the Interior Section Loosen and remove the refrigerator s retaining Screws at rear base of the refrigerator Position the flexible vent air intake and exhaust piping to remove the refrigerator from its enclosure To re install the refrigerator reverse the removal procedure After connecting the vehicle s gas supply line to the refrigerator s manual shut off valve turn the valve on Use a manometer and verify that the input gas pressure is at 11 W C Turn off the gas supply at the manual shut off valve Observe the manometer and verify thatthe gas pressure is maintained If not locate the source of the leak correct it and re test the unit Apply leak test solution to all gas fittings and verify that there are no leaks Do not test for gas leaks with an open flame OONOORWD Vent Kit Assembly 3163 Vas lt ens P 5 J q Y X s b lt lt RS YY lt IN py A gt lt val KD KZ Part No 617980 617773 61761122 61633330 617923 617924 617922 617921 617920 617985 618007
22. g Problems Read this information before attempting to perform service on this refrigerator Understand the service procedures before performing the service WARNING Always apply the safety precautions on page 1 and the precautions listed below Failure to follow these safety precautions can result in substantial property damage severe personal injury or death e Never bend drop drill weld or hammer the cooling unit Doing so can cause the cooling unit to rupture releasing chemicals under high pres sure Contact with these chemicals may cause severe burns to the eyes or skin Never attempt to repair or recharge the cooling unit A defective cooling unit must be replaced Diagnostic Procedures 1 Make sure the cooling problem occurs while op erating the refrigerator in each mode of opera tion If not the cooling problem is not the cooling unit Refer to Trouble Shooting sections to deter mine cause for insufficient cooling on identified mode of operation 2 Make sure the interior venting is not obstructed and is providing air circulation across the cooling unit s absorber coils and condenser fins 3 Make sure the 12 VDC ventilation fan is func tional The fan will operate whenever the vehi cle s interior temperature reaches 85 or higher 19 See pictorial and trouble shooting guide on pages 17 amp 18 An off level situation if the infraction is marginal will allow the refrigerator to conti
23. information before attempting to perform service on this refrigerator Understand the service procedures before performing the service Always apply the safety precautions on page 1 and the precautions listed below Failure A W ARN to follow these safety precautions can result substantial property damage severe personal injury or death e Propane gas can cause an explosion Use caution when working with or near a propane gas system Do not smoke create sparks or use an open flame to check gas supply lines or gas connections To prevent gas leaks and damage to the gas supply lines and fittings use two wrenches when connecting disconnecting gas fittings See Figure 1 on page 1 e Use caution when performing the gas diagnostic procedures Disconnect both the AC and DC electrical sources to the refrigerator before replacing any gas component Connect the positive battery lead to the refrigerator first to prevent short circuits Replace blown fuses with a fuse specified by Norcold Refer to Specifications section of this manual or the fuse size printed adjacent to fuse on the refrigerator Use caution when connecting or disconnecting the DC supply to the refrigerator DC supply is close to the propane gas supply to the refrigerator Arcing can occur and could ignite a leak in the propane gas supply piping Keep liquids away from electrical connections Liquids are electrically conductive and could cause a fire WIRING PICTOR
24. lean The propane gas piping and the supply pressure must be inspected and tested at least twice a year All inspec tions and tests must be performed by the propane gas supplier or a qualified service agency A visual check of the burner flame should be made regularly The burner flame can be observed through the air inlet grille as shown in Figure 5 Burner Flame Air Inlet Grille Figure 5 As illustrated in Figure 6 the flame should be sharp blue with a stable burning appearance If there is a constant yellow component observed or if the flame appears erratic and unstable perform the following inspection Check the gas supply pressure to insure the pressure is between 10 5 W C min 11 W C max Inspect the Air Intake pipe between the burner and the vent terminal housing for obstructions If the gas supply pressure is within specifications and the Air Intake pipe is clear of obstructions clean the burner orifice and cooling unit s flue tube Also observe the position of the flame it must be centered under the flue tube without touching the inner wall of the tube 24 A A p 4 4 Figure 6 Check Out of Flame Failure Safety Device 1 To verify operation of the flame failure safety device start the refrigerator in the gas mode refer to lighting ins
25. lled in such a way as to conflict with these installation instructions Unapproved installations could result in safety risks or performance problems The model 3163 is designed for built in installation and operates on propane gas 120 volts AC or 12 volts DC The propane gas mode of operation is that of a sealed combustion unit A sealed combustion installation util izes a single fresh vent air intake exhaust assembly to supply fresh air to the burner and to remove the prod ucts of combustion This insures the products of com bustion are isolated from the living area of the vehicle The vent air intake exhaust assembly is routed through the vehicle s outside wall and is connected to the refrigerator s burner assembly and exhaust flue tube by flexible piping The vent air intake exhaust assembly used for this installation has been certified for this refrigerator and must not be modified Direct Vent Requirements Interior Ventilation The refrigerator s cooling system requires a continual air flow to maintain proper refrigeration An inlet and exhaust vent is required to insure adequate air flow The refrigerator is equipped with an inlet vent located at the bottom front of the refrigerator The installer is required to provide the exhaust vent The exhaust vent must have a cross sectional area of 30 square inches minimum The exhaust vent is to be installed above the top surface of the refrigerator so as not to trap hot air gene
26. lock Cabinet Assembly w Cooling Unit Relighter Gas Valve Thermostat Knob Mounting Angle Right Fin Screws Fin Clip Fins Burner Box Cover Gasket Burner Box Assembly Burner Box Heat Shield Lower Support Panel Grille Wire Shelf White Chain Travel Latch Pin Travel Latch Hinge Breaker Hinge Wire Door Rail Taupe Door Assembly w Gasket amp Door Rail Taupe Foamed Door wo Gasket amp Door Rail Gray Door Assembly w Gasket amp Door Rail Gray Foamed Door wo Gasket amp Door Rail Hinge Bushing Door Gasket Hinge Pin Spacer Hinge Pin System Cover Gray System Cover Taupe Mounting Bracket Left Front Mounting Angle Left 24 Control Cover Assembly 3163 No Part No Description 1 617913 Control Cover 2 617945 Mode Selection Switch 3 618040 Terminal Connector 4 61609022 Indicator Lamp 5 617981 Hole Plug 25 Control Assembly 3163 No Part No Description 1 61445322 Plug 2 61594422 Fitting 3 617965 Safety Valve 4 61750522 Interrupter 5 617976 Manual Shut Off Valve 6 61749822 Gas Valve Mounting Bracket 7 617952 Thermostat Control Mounting Bracket 8 61694622 U Tube 9 61546822 Fitting 10 617944 Thermostat Control 26 Burner Box Assembly 3163 No Part No Description 1 617995 Sight Glass 2 617933 Sight Glass Grommet 3 617927 Burner Support Bracket 4 617936 Burner Assembly 5 61753137 Orifice Adapter Assembly 6 617983 Thermocouple 7 617997 Thermocouple Gro
27. mmet 8 617966 Spark Electrode 9 617996 Burner Grommet 10 617925 Burner Box Bottom 27 Manual provided courtesy Bryant RV Services www bryantrv com All manuals are believed to be released for distribution and or in the public domain Service manuals provided with the understanding that persons using them are well versed in proper safety practices and are familiar with basic safety procedures including but not limited to safety procedures dealing with 120 volt electricity high amperage 12 volt circuits an LPG propane systems If in doubt consult a professional better safe than sorry www bryantrv com
28. nue to operate at a reduced level of cooling until the refrigerator is leveled Greater off level situations will stop the refrigerant circulation and cease cooling Normal vehicle leveling to provide comfort for the occu pants is within the refrigerator s operating limits The refrigerator s operating limits are 3 degrees off level front to back and 6 degrees off level side to side Operating the refrigerator outside of these operating limits for an extended time will cause irreparable damage to the cooling unit Check the input voltages and gas pressure to insure correct heat input and voltage limits The specifications are as follows a 120 VAC 108 VAC min to 132 VAC max b 12 VDC 11 5 VDC min to 15 4 VDC max c Gas 10 5 W C min to 11 W C Correct input voltages and propane gas supply are critical for the cooling unit to function properly Check the area of the cooling unit for refrigerant leaks The smell of ammonia is a positive sign of a refrigerant leak When an ammonia smell is detected the cooling unit must be replaced An other sign of a refrigerant leak is the appearance of a yellow powder in the vicinity of the cooling unit When this powder is observed the cooling unit must be replaced Check the absorber coils the bottom coil will be warm and the top coil will be cooler f the coils are cold and the cooling units flue enclosure is too hot to touch there is a blockage in the cooling
29. oltage YES at input of heater Black wires Is AC voltage YES Is AC voltage YES at input of at output of thermostat thermostat Replace AC Heater NO Correct AC source to input of thermostat Correct AC source to heater Replace thermostat and start refrigerator Specifications AC Voltage 108 132 VAC Current Draw 1 3 1 4 amps Heater Resistance 81 7 90 3 ohms 10 Important Safety Information DC Circuit Read this information before attempting to perform service on this refrigerator Understand the service procedures before performing the service Always apply the safety precautions on page 1 and the precautions listed below Failure A W ARN to follow these safety precautions can result substantial property damage severe personal injury or death Use caution when performing the DC diagnostic procedures Disconnect the DC electrical power source to the refrigerator before replacing any DC electrical component Replace blown fuses with a fuse specified by Norcold Refer to Specifications section of this manual or the fuse size printed adjacent to the fuse on the refrigerator Connect the positive battery lead to the refrigerator first to prevent short circuits Use caution when connecting or disconnecting the DC supply to the refrigerator DC supply is close to the propane gas supply to the refrigerator Arcing can occur and ignite a leak in the propane gas supply piping W
30. ons thereby elimi nating the necessity of resetting each time a different power source is selected Rotate the thermostat knob clockwise to make the refrigerator cabinet colder C 120 Volts AC Operation Pressing button C selects the AC mode of operation When the AC mode is selected and AC voltage is supplied to the refrigerator the refrigerator will operate on 120 volts AC D 12 Volts DC Operation Pressing button D selects the DC mode of operation When DC is selected and DC is available to the refrig erator the refrigerator will operate at full cooling power The DC operation is a continuous run no thermostat control mode E Gas Operation Pressing button E selects the Gas mode of opera tion The refrigerator is equipped with electronic igni tion When the gas mode is selected the electronic ignition is energized and sparking is generated at the burner Note Push safety valve button in and hold until flame is present at burner Sparking will con tinue until a flame is present at the burner When a flame is sensed by the electronic ignition module the sparking ceases and the flame indicator G illumi nates indicating the refrigerator is operating on gas F Off Pressing button F will interrupt all power sources and cease operation of the refrigerator Lighting and Start Up Instructions JJ Figure 8 The
31. rated by the cooling unit The refrigerator is equipped with a DC ventilation fan to assist the air flow across the refrigerator s cooling system while operating the refrigerator in the Gas mode Ventilation Fan A thermostat controlled mechanical fan is used to move air across the refrigerator s cooling system The thermostat is calibrated to activate the fan whenever the vehicle s interior temperature reaches 85 degrees or higher When leaving the vehicle unattended it is advisable to leave windows or roof exhaust vents open to main tain the vehicle s interior temperature below 85 de grees This will allow the refrigerator to operate efficiently minimize fan operation and limit current draw from the battery Installing the Vent Air Intake Exhaust Assy A WARNING Improper location and installation can cause injury or property damage This refrigerator and it s vents are design certified by the American Gas Association and the Canadian Gas Association Any deviation or sub stitution will void the agencies certifications and the Norcold warranty Refer to this manual for proper in structions Install the refrigerator and vents as directed by Norcold without modification The clearance from the refrigerator s left side facing the front of the refrigerator to the vehicle s exterior wall is important This is the area in which the inlet and outlet flexible piping will be connected to the vent terminal housing du
32. re amp tight NO Secure wire connections O milli volts on both terminals Replace thermocouple Is interrupter connection at safety valve tight YES NO Tighten connection Is thermocouple connection at the interrupter tight YES NO Tighten connection Remove jumper and reconnect white wires Check for voltage at terminals of interrupter Refer to Figure 10 for correct method of measuring milli volts 10 15 milli volts on both terminals Replace safety valve 16 30 milli volts on one terminal O milli volts on the other Replace interrupter YES Is tip of the thermocouple in flame and clean of carbon YES NO Reposition or clean thermocouple 16 30 milli volts on both terminals Replace safety valve Set thermostat to maximum setting Is gas pressure at pressure tap tee between 10 5 11 W C NO Replace thermostat Note If the negative DC supply connection is lost the flame indicator light will remain on all the time even without the flame present 16 Important Safety Information DC Fan Circuit Read this information before attempting to perform service on this refrigerator Understand the service procedures before performing the service WARNING e Propane gas can cause an explosion Use caution when working with or near a propane gas system Do not smoke create sparks or use an open flame
33. ring installation Refer to Figures 3 and 4 for maximum clearances from refrigerator cabinet to vehi cle exterior wall The wall thickness the vent terminal housing will accommodate is 030 minimum to 1 250 maximum Figure 2 illustrates the configuration of the opening for the vent terminal housing Do not make the opening in the vehicle wall larger than required The clearance should be enough for the terminal housing to pass through the opening If the opening is too large the outer gasket will not cover the vent housing opening Figure 2 Air Intake Exhaust Assembly 1 Mounting Screw 8 O Rings 2 Vent Cover 9 Intake Piping 3 Outer Disk 10 Exhaust Piping 4 Inner Disk 11 Locking Washer Screw 5 Rubber Gasket 12 Locking Washer 6 13 Vehicle Exterior Wall 14 Mounting Screw 15 Mounting Screw Vent Terminal Housing Cut Out 7 Vent Terminal Housing It is imperative that the wall opening for the vent terminal housing not be too low The flexible piping inlet and outlet pipes must rise from the refrigerator to the terminal housing There are two specific vent air intake assembly kits available to accommodate most installations Figures 3 and 4 illustrate two installations with the maximum flexible piping lengths and the vent terminal housing locations Intake Pipe max length 1e Exhaust Pipe max length 14 Intake Pipe m
34. tructions on page 6 and verify the presence of a flame 2 Turn off the gas at the manual shut off valve or at the main gas supply tank 3 The flame will go out and within 3 minutes the flame safety device will automatically close an audible click will be heard as this device closes 4 Turn the gas on at the manual shut off valve 5 Attempt to light the burner by placing the mode selection button to the gas mode Do not push in the safety valve 6 Without holding the safety valve in the burner flame will not re light This indicates the flame failure safety device is functioning Description of Controls LS JJ Figure 7 The refrigerator s operating controls are located on top of the refrigerator The control panel is located on the top front surface directly above the refrigerator door A Safety Valve The safety valve is designed so that any loss of flame will stop the gas flow to the burner It is con trolled by means of a thermocouple that is positioned in the flame As long as a flame is detected by the thermocouple the valve will remain open Upon flame failure the valve closes shutting off the gas flow to the burner During the gas ignition process the safety valve button must be held in until a flame is established at the burner B Thermostat The thermostat on the Norcold refrigerator controls both the gas and AC electric operati
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