User Manual & Operating Instructions DC-L Fridges CARAVAN – MARINE – RV - OFFGRID
Congratulations on your purchase of a Bushman Arcticold DC-L fridge. Please read these instructions carefully before installation and use. Please be safe and use common sense and caution when installing, operating and cleaning this appliance. If you are unsure about any of these instructions, contact your local dealer before proceeding. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not lay your fridge on its back, top or sides or at any angle exceeding 30º.
WIRING For optimum results, you will need the correct sized wire depending on the distance from your power supply to the fridge. Wiring must be directly from your fridge to your battery and should be continuous without joins. Please also ensure the earth is wired directly to your battery, not to a chasse. If your wiring is insufficient, your fridge may not perform correctly or may be even be damaged. CROSS SECTION IN MM2 2.5 4 6 10 MAXIMUM LENGTH OF WIRE IN METRES 12 V 24 V 2.
INSTALLATION IN A CAVITY WITH THE MOUNTING KIT DC-L fridges are designed to be installed in a cavity. We recommend allowing a minimum 5mm gap on the left side, right side and above the fridge cabinet when installing. A minimum gap of 50mm is recommended for the rear. Refer to the following table and diagram for the recommended cut-out dimensions.
EFFICIENT OPERATION VENTILATION Two vents need to be provided from the rear of the fridge cavity to the outside environment, or to the general area where the fridge is located. The vents should be located at the bottom and top of the fridge cavity and have a free cross section of at least 200cm2 each. This allows for natural thermal air flows across the condenser. MOUNTING KIT The mounting kit is first affixed to the side and top of the fridge cabinet using the screws provided.
CLEANING Wash the inside of your fridge with luke warm water and a mild soap. Never use abrasive or corrosive cleaning agents, steel wool or scouring sponges. A soft sponge, towel, or soft brush is recommended. Always keep the inside of the fridge clean and dry. Remove any condensate water or ice which gathers in or near the tray under the freezer compartment. Be careful when opening or closing the freezer door if ice has been allowed to accumulate in this area.
TROUBLE SHOOTING VOLTAGE The most common cause of an incorrectly functioning fridge is a lack of voltage. Your fridge has built in battery protection and needs the following minimum voltage for the compressor to start (Cut-in) or stop (Cut-out). Battery Protection Settings VOLTAGE 12 V 24 V CUT OUT 10.4 V 22.8 V CUT IN 11.7 V 24.2V During fridge operation, a load is placed on your power supply which can cause your voltage level to drop by as much as 2 V.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS COMPRESSOR VOLTAGE REFRIGERANT EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS (mm) NETT WEIGHT DC190-L Secop BD50 12 V / 24 V DC 170g R134a W 600 D 600 H 1380 50 kg DC285-L Secop BD50 12 V / 24 V DC 190g R134a W 600 D 700 H 1550 62 kg
WARRANTY DP Refrigeration Pty Ltd trading as Bushman OffGrid Refrigeration ABN 94 615 295 255 (Bushman) warrants, to the original owner, that this product is free from defects in workmanship and material for a period of three (3) years from the purchase date. This warranty shall be limited to repairing or replacing, at Bushman’s option and without charge to the purchaser, defective components. All warranty work shall be performed at an Bushman approved facility.
