SunDanzer DCF400 User’s Guide SunDanzer 420 E.
INTRODUCTION Congratulations and thank you! You have purchased one of the most efficient refrigeration products available on the market today. The SunDanzerTM chest freezers and chest refrigerators are designed to provide years of efficient trouble-free operation. The design is optimized for energy savings with an efficient DC compressor, thick insulation, and a chest style configuration.
• • • • • This appliance operates on 12 or 24 Volts DC (Direct Current) only! Under no circumstances should this appliance be directly connected to an AC (Alternating Current) power source. Be sure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable. Also, be sure the electrical cable is not squeezed or bent when the appliance is being installed or moved. Installation work and adjustments on the appliance must be carried out by qualified personnel only.
THE APPLIANCE MUST ONLY BE CONNECTED TO A 12V OR 24 VDC POWER SOURCE, SUCH AS A BATTERY OR CHARGE CONTROLLER. THE UNIT WILL AUTOMATICALLY OPERATE ON EITHER 12 OR 24 VDC. THE USER DOES NOT NEED TO MAKE ANY ADJUSTMENT. ATTENTION: Polarity is important in wiring this DC appliance. Be sure that positive terminal of the battery or charge controller coincides with the positive wire to the compressor, and the negative terminal of the battery or charge controller coincides with the negative wire to the compressor.
Under Voltage Shutdown The compressor electronics includes an undervoltage shutdown feature. If the input voltage to the appliance falls below 9.6V (in 12 or 24V mode). Once the voltage increases above 10.9V at the electronics, the compressor will resume normal operation. OPERATION Starting the Appliance After the appliance has been properly connected to the 12 or 24 VDC power source, the compressor will automatically turn on and the cabinet will begin cooling.
Loading The top of the inside of the fridge will be warmer that the bottom. If is bet to leave a space of 5 cm between the top food and the lid. It will also help to cool your food quicker if your food is packaged in smaller containers rather than large ones. Food packages more than 2 inches thick will cool slowly. Allowing space for air to circulate around each item will help as well. Avoid placing warm foodstuff in contact with cold foodstuff.
TROUBLESHOOTING Before contacting a service technician, SunDanzer or your local product dealer, check the following points. If you call out a technician to a fault listed below, or to repair a fault caused by misuse, abuse, or faulty installation, a charge will be made even if the appliance is under warranty. SYMPTOM Appliance connected to power, but does not operate Appliance is operating, but the interior is not cold. The lid will not open. Excessive frost and ice has built up.
WARRANTY SUNDANZER REFRIGERATION WARRANTS, TO THE ORIGINAL OWNER, THAT THIS PRODUCT IS FREE FROM DEFECTS IN WORKMANSHIP AND MATERIAL FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS FROM THE PURCHASE DATE. THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIRING OR REPLACING, AT SUNDANZER’S OPTION AND WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE PURCHASER, DEFECTIVE COMPONENTS. ALL WARRANTY WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED AT A SUNDANZER APPROVED FACILITY. SHIPPING CHARGES RELATED TO RETURNING THE PRODUCT TO THE SUNDANZER FACILITY ARE NOT COVERED UNDER THIS WARRANTY.
