Adventure Kings 50L Refrigerator USER MANUAL Please read and understand these instructions and the safety information section before using your refrigerator.
CONTENTS Safety Information 1 Notes on using the product 1 Instructions for use 2 Cleaning and maintaining your refrigerator 3 Troubleshooting 4 Error Codes 5
SAFETY INFORMATION Do not touch any exposed cables or wires. Do not operate the fridge in wet or damp environments. Do not submerge the fridge in water. When using the fridge in the vehicle or boat, make sure that the circuit being used is fused. Any installation of DC power systems should be handled by a qualified professional. Make sure the source voltage is correct. The technical data label has the voltage data for the fridge. Ensure that the fridge is kept steady and secure as it can become heavy when filled. A filled fridge may be heavy so be cautious when attempting to lift it. NOTES ON USING THE PRODUCT Good ventilation is necessary for the fridge. Allow a gap of at least 20cm around the vents to allow for airflow. If its power supply is cut off, the fridge will switch off automatically and turn back on when it starts to receive power. Do not place any electrical devices inside the refrigerator as moisture could harm them. Frost build-up can affect the cooling ability of the fridge. Humidity in the unit can cause this frost. Placing your refrigerator near a heat source can reduce its efficiency and heat up its contents. Make sure that you keep the fridge several metres away from heat sources. Place the refrigerator on a flat surface and away from any edges. When using the fridge in a vehicle, please use a fastening device to secure it. page 1
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Powe r Cont rols Settings Display Panel TURNING ON THE REFRIGERATOR 1. Plug the fridge into a power point. An orange LED labelled power will be illuminated to indicate that the unit is receiving power. 2. Hold the power button for five seconds to turn on the refrigerator. The power LED will be illuminated with a green light when the fridge is running and the screen will show the temperature. ADJUSTING THE REFRIGERATOR S TEMPERATURE 1. Press the SET button ONCE to initiatte the temperature selection menu. 2. Use the and buttons to raise or lower the temperature respectively. 3. Press SET three times or do not press any button for five seconds to confirm the selection. 4. At first the LED display will show the current temperature but will start to decrease to the target temperature after approximately 5 minutes. SWAPPING BETWEEN UNITS OF TEMPERATURE 1. Press the SET button TWICE to initiate the unit selection menu. 2. Use the and buttons to select your desired unit. 3. Press SET three times or do not press any button for five seconds to confirm the selection. page 2
CHANGING THE BATTERY VOLTAGE SETTING 1. Press the SET button THREE times to initiate the voltage control menu. 2. Use the and buttons to select your desired voltage. We suggest your keep the voltage set to LOW but the exact voltage details are as follows: 12V LOW 11.0 volts MED 12.0 volts HIGH 12.5 volts 24V LOW 23.0 volts MED 24.0 volts HIGH 24.5 volts 3. Press SET three times or do not press any button for five seconds to confirm the selection. CLEANING AND MAINTAINING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Keep the fridge clean by wiping it down with a damp cloth, inside and out, each week. If the fridge is dirty DO NOT use soaps, abrasive products or detergents, as these may damage the refrigerator. Instead, use a small amount of sodium bicarbonate fully dissolved in lukewarm water. Rinse thoroughly with clean water and dry carefully. Never clean the appliance under running water or using a hose. Do not leave food in the refrigerator when it is unpowered as the food could spoil. page 3
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM The appliance is not turning on. SOLUTION Check the power supply. Ensure the power plug is placed firmly in the socket. Check whether the fuse needs replacing. Make sure that the fridge has been turned on. See page 2 for instructions. The food inside is frozen or very icy. The fridge s temperature is too low. See the instructions on page 2 for how to increase the temperature. The set temperature might be inappropriate. Try changing it as per page 2. The lid could be unlocked, open or is not able to fully close. Remove the blockage and close the fridge completely. Bad performance in refrigeration The refrigerator s seal may be broken or failing. Check to see if you see any faults and contact Evakool if you need a replacement. The fridge may have poor ventilation. Try removing any objects that are blocking the ventilation vents. The fridge may be overfull. Try removing some items. The contents of the fridge may have been overly warm when placed inside. Let food cool down before refrigerating them. The sound of moving liquid can be heard within the refrigerator Unusual noise can be heard when the refrigerator is working There is a heat source near the unit. Move the fridge away from sources of heat. This is normal behaviour and is due to the flow of the refrigerant. No fix should be necessary. The refrigerator is not placed on a level surface. Carefully move the fridge to a level surface. Be careful not to move heavy objects. Something may have come loose in the refrigerator. Contact Evakool for advice about this. page 4
ERROR CODES The Adventure Kings 50L Fridge has an error system where a code is displayed as a series of flashes over a four second period. Each sequence of flashes indicates a specific error as shown in the table below. NOTE: this fridge is fitted with an automatic 60 second restart delay. This will be activated if your fridge enters an error mode. It s designed to protect the fridge if an error occurs. CODE WARNING SOLUTION 1 flash every four seconds Low voltage Please check the source voltage to ensure it is above the cut out. Try lowering the voltage cut out setting to LOW. The vehicle cabling may be inadequate or unsuitable. Please refer to the cable specifications table below for correct cable thickness. 2 flashes every four seconds 3 flashes every four seconds 4 flashes every four seconds Fan or compressor running issue Compressor speed is too low Ambient temperature is too high Fan is drawing too many amps (over 1 amp) replace the fan. Contact Evakool. The compressor is drawing too many amps (over 12 amps). Contact Evakool. Possible Electronic Box or compressor fault. Contact Evakool. Reduce number of items inside fridge Move unit to a lower ambient temperature Clean vents and ensure clear air flow over compressor Clean vents and ensure clear air flow Fan fault replace the fan. Contact Evakool (07) 5492 7777. page 5
NOTES ON OPERATION Power: The electronic control module controls the compressor motor and has the function of a three-stage battery protection. When the input voltage drops below the minimum, the compressor will cut out; when the voltage comes back up to the cut-in value, the compressor will restart automatically. Battery Protection: The Danfoss compressor requires approximately 11 volts (for a 12V system) or 23.0 volts (for a 24V system) to operate. If the voltage drops below this, the fridge will stop running. CABLE SPECIFICATION TABLE The DC cables must have a suitable cross-section for their length, according to this table: Cable area 12V Max Cable Length* 24V Max Cable Length* [mm2] AWG [m] [ft.] [m] [ft.] 2.5 13 2.5 8 5 16 4 11 4 13 8 26 6 9 6 20 12 39 10 7 10 33 20 66 * - Note, the length is from the battery to the refrigerator. page 6
WARRANTY STATEMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS Nexberg Pty. Ltd. trading as EvaKool undertakes to the original purchaser that this product is sold free of defect in materials and/or workmanship under normal use for a period of 24 months. Subject to the following: The warranty period commences from the date of purchase by the original purchaser from an authorised EvaKool dealer. EvaKool will honour this warranty on presentation of proof of purchase of the unit to EvaKool or its approved service agent. The service agent may be requested to provide EvaKool with a photocopy of the proof of purchase to obtain approval to proceed prior to warranty being honored. Evakool will not be held responsible for any costs incurred in making a warranty claim. Please telephone (07) 5492 7777 for the name of an authorized service agent or refer to list provided. It is the purchaser s responsibility to freight the unit to and from the service agent. EvaKool will not be held responsible for any damage or loss suffered or cost incurred whilst fridge is in transit. Warranty repairs may only be carried out by an authorised service agent. EvaKool will not reimburse repair claims carried out by unauthorized service agents. Any unauthorized tampering with any part of the unit will automatically void the warranty. Service agents may charge a fee for viewing or testing the unit. This is not covered by EvaKool or this warranty and is payable at the service point unless authorized by EvaKool. Any Evakool authorized service centre in Australia will be able to carry out the service of your unit. If a repair needs to be undertaken and is covered in terms of this warranty a warranty authorization number must be obtained prior to commencement of any work. EVAKOOL WILL NOT ACCEPT A WARRANTY CLAIM IF: 1. Modifications have been carried out to the unit without EvaKool s written authority. 2. Damage to or failure of the unit has been caused in EvaKool s opinion by incorrect, extreme or unreasonable use. 3. Damage to or failure of the unit has been caused in EvaKool s opinion by misuse, neglect, accident, impact or similar cause. Refer the preventative maintenance guidelines. EvaKool has total discretion on the variation of the warranty terms. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. The above warranty conditions are in addition to any other rights and/or remedies as per the applicable law. Failure to follow the guidelines/recommendations in this manual may void the warranty. This warranty cannot be varied by others. COMPLETE THE ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND RETURN WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF PURCHASE POST or Register your product warranty ONLINE at www.evakool.com