UGP-6C/8C/10C/19C Propane Fridge 6 CU/FT 8 CU/FT 10 CU/FT OWNER’S GUIDE serial number: 19 CU/FT
UNIQUE UGP-6C/8C/10C/19C PROPANE FRIDGE INSTALLATION AND OWNER’S MANUAL WARNING FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD If you smell gas: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Open windows. Do not attempt to light appliance and make sure the appliance is in the OFF position. Extinguish any open flame. Do not touch electrical switches. Do not use electronic devices such as cell phones or landline phones. Evacuate the building or recreational vehicle. Shut off fuel supply at LP tank. Call emergency services.
NOTICE TO INSTALLER/CUSTOMER PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE HOOK-UP! 1. The dwelling must have an adequate air supply and access to fresh air/oxygen in order to operate safely. Propane fridges/freezers, like any other gas appliance, must have access to fresh air/oxygen. This unvented appliance must not be used in an air-tight application. 2. This refrigerator must be installed by a licensed gas fitter. 3. The propane gas supply pressure regulator must be set at 11” water column. 4.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety & Warnings 5 UGP-6C Parts Diagram & List 18 Installation 6 UGP-8C Parts Diagram & List 20 General Operating Instructions 8 UGP-10C Parts Diagram & List 22 How to use the Refrigerator 10 UGP-19C Parts Diagram & List 24 Maintenance & Service 12 UGP-9RV-SSO-C Parts Diagram & List 26 Troubleshooting & Suggested Spares 14 Warranties 29 Door Reversal and Removal Instructions 15 Contact Us 30 Temperature Controls, Food Storage & Cleaning 16 Notes 31 Carbon M
SAFETY & WARNINGS If you smell gas • Open windows • Don’t touch electrical switches • Extinguish any open flame • Immediately call your gas supplier For your Safety • Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this unit or any other appliance. Warning • Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual.
INSTALLATION For best performance at high ambient temperatures, there must be free air circulation over the cooling unit at the rear of the refrigerator. Ensure that there is a free air space above the refrigerator and that the flue (chimney) on top of the cabinet is not covered in any way. Do not place the refrigerator in a space where air circulation is restricted. Follow “clearance” instructions.
INSTALLATION • Fig. #1 - This is ideal as both top and sides are open • Fig. #2 – During hot/humid weather this confined area will become very warm. To reduce heat build-up, we recommend providing an area for two air vents to circulate the air. One placed 6” off the floor and the other at or above the appliance top. Cold air return vents with adjustable louvers, works very well.
GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANCE OF LEVELING A REFRIGERATOR The refrigerator must be adjusted to a vertical position in both directions. In an absorption refrigeration system, ammonia is liquefied in the finned condenser coil at the top rear of the refrigerator. The liquid ammonia then flows into the evaporator (inside the freezer section) and is exposed to circulating flow of hydrogen gas, which causes the ammonia to evaporate, creating a cold condition in the freezer.
GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 110V OPERATION 1. Ensure the electrical cord is plugged into a grounded outlet 2. Turn the selector switch G to AC position, AC power indicator F will illuminate 3. To start the refrigerator, turn the thermostat knob E to the maximum setting. 4. Adjust the thermostat knob to desired temperature setting after 8 hours of operation. CONTROLS – See Fig. #5 for a description of controls 298.5 mm A 63.
GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO USE THE REFRIGERATOR Food Storage Compartment The food storage compartment is completely closed and unventilated, which is necessary to maintain the required low temperature for food storage. The coldest areas in the refrigerator are under the cooling fins and at the bottom of the refrigerator. The warmer areas are on the upper door shelves. This should be considered when placing different types of food in the refrigerator.
GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CLEANING Cleaning the refrigerator is usually done after it is defrosted or put into storage. To clean the interior liner of the refrigerator, use lukewarm weak soda solution. Use only warm water to clean the finned evaporator, gasket, ice trays and shelves. Never use strong chemicals or abrasives to clean these parts as the protective surfaces will be damaged. It is important to always keep the refrigerator clean.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE The user should be aware of service that must be done on a regular schedule to keep the refrigerator operating properly. Installation must be by a licensed gas fitter in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local national Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z233.1 and in Canada B149.2 Propane Storage and Handling Code (latest edition). REFRIGERATOR REMOVAL and PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Before working on the refrigerator, shut off the gas supply.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE The LP gas pressure should be checked and the main regulator readjusted if pressure is incorrect. The correct operating pressure is 11” W.C. (water column). Inspect the flue baffle, it should be clean and free of soot. Any soot formation indicates improper functioning of the burner. The flue and burner both require cleaning in the following manner: • Remove cover from the burner housing.
TROUBLESHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS & SUGGESTED SPARE PARTS REFRIGERATOR DOES NOT COOL, CHECK LIKELY CAUSES: 1. Burner orifice clogged. Clean. See section Maintenance & Service, 2. Check to ensure refrigerator is level – (left to right and front to back). 3. Restriction on airflow across cooling unit. 4. Heavy frost build-up on evaporator fins. Defrost. 5. Flue baffle not inserted properly in flue tube. 6. Improperly set thermostat. See paragraph on the thermostat.
DOOR REMOVAL & REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS UGP-6C/8C/10C NOTE: The direction in which your refrigerator doors open (door swing) can be reversed, from left to right or right to left, by moving the door hinges from one side to the other. Reversing the door swing should be performed by a qualified person. 1. Remove top hinge cover. 2. Remove top hinge with Phillips screwdriver and lift freezer door off of center hinge and set door aside. 3. Unscrew center hinge with Phillips screwdriver. 4.
TEMPERATURE CONTROLS NOTE: Due to the nature of a gas operated absorption fridge, temperatures in the fridge compartment will drop to freezing even on the lowest setting when the ambient temperature surrounding the fridge drops to or below 60° F/ 15.0° C overnight and will freeze your food or drink products. An absorption fridge is always cooling when operating, as the ambient drops surrounding the appliance so does the temperature inside the fridge.
TEMPERATURE CONTROLS Meat • Raw meat and poultry should be wrapped securely so leakage and contamination of other foods or surfaces does not occur. FROZEN FOOD STORAGE • The freezer compartment should be kept at 8.6°F (-13°C) at a 77°F (25°C ) room ambient • A freezer operates most efficiently when it is slowly loaded to 2/3 full. PACKAGING FOODS FOR FREEZING • To minimize dehydration and quality deterioration, use aluminum foil, freezer wrap, freezer bags or airtight containers.
UGP-6C PARTS DIAGRAM & LIST Parts Diagram and Lists – UGP 6C/8C/10C UGP-6C Specifications Total Size: 6.4 cu/ft. – 181 L Fridge Size: 4.9 cu/ft. – 139 L Freezer Size: 1.5 cu/ft. – 42 L Dimensions CM/SM: H 57.75” x W 23.75” x 25.25” DV: H 58.75” x W 23.75” x D 29.25” Weight: CM/SM: 152 lbs / 69 kg DV: 165 lbs / 75 kg Operation: Dual Power (primary propane – 110V backup) AC Power: 110V / 2.5 Amp. / 300 Watts Min.
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UGP-8C PARTS DIAGRAM & LIST UGP-8C Specifications Total Size: 8.0 cu/ft. – 227 L Fridge Size: 6.3 cu/ft. – 179 L Freezer Size: 1.7 cu/ft. – 48 L Dimensions CM/SM: H 64.5” x W 23.5” x D 25.25” DV: H 65.5” x W 23.75” x D 29.25” Weight: CM/SM: 172 lbs / 78 kg DV: 192 lbs / 87 kg Operation: Dual Power (primary propane – 110V backup) AC Power: 110V / 2.5 Amp. / 300 Watts Min. Clearance for installation (from front): Left: 2” / Top: 6” / Right: 2” / Back: 1” Gas Consumption: Approx. 1.1 lbs.
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UGP-8C UGP-10C PARTS DIAGRAM & LIST UGP-10C Specifications Total Size: 9.7 cu/ft. – 275 L Fridge Size: 7.6 cu/ft. – 215 L Freezer Size: 2.1 cu/ft. – 60 L Dimensions CM/SM: H 64.5” x W 23.5” x D 28.25” DV: H 64.5” x W 23.75” x D 33.25” Weight: CM/SM: 176 lbs / 80 kg DV: 196 lbs / 89 kg Operation: Dual Power (primary propane – 110V backup) AC Power: 110V / 2.5 Amp. / 300 Watts Min. Clearance for installation (from front): Left: 2” / Top: 6” / Right: 2” / Back: 1” Gas Consumption: Approx. 1.
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UGP-19C PARTS DIAGRAM & LIST 47 49 46 90 11 44 1 92 12 10 91 25 14 9 8 17 93 15 24 13 16 50 7 33 2 48 23 20 34 3 5 45 19 6 4 51-5 35 51-4 22 18 51-3 55-1 53-2 53-3 32 55-2 63 58 29 56 57 65 43 73 72 69 85 41 30 89 27 38 74 71 70 36 37 42 66 67 68 31 26 28 21 87 81 62 60 + - 79 77 64 UGP-19C Specifications Total Size: 19 cu/ft. – 538.02 L Fridge Size: 14.1 cu/ft. – 400 L Freezer Size: 4.9 cu/ft. – 139 L Dimensions CM/SM: H 78.3” x W 34.
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CO-Monitor and Components – all units CO MONITOR - UGP-9RV-SSO-C PARTS DIAGRAM & LIST M1 M2 M3 M1 UGP-9RV-SSO-C CO Detector 9RV SSO-C M2 QMP-Interrupter Block Interrupter Block for CO-Monitored fridges M3 QMP-Mosfet-C Mosfet Assembly - for CO-Monitored Models 26
UNIQUE PROPANE REFRIGERATOR UGP-6C & UGP-8C - 3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY UGP-10C & UGP-19C - 5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Unique Appliances Ltd. (hereafter “Unique”) warrants that this UNIQUE propane fridge is free from manufacturer’s defects in material and workmanship under normal usage and service under the following terms. The following is only for propane fridges purchased from January 1, 2021 and forward. MODEL NO.
UNIQUE PROPANE REFRIGERATOR UGP-6C & UGP-8C - 3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY UGP-10C & UGP-19C - 5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS Save as herein provided, by Unique, there are no other warranties, conditions, representations or guarantees, express or implied, made or intended by Unique or its authorized distributors and all other warranties, conditions, representations or guarantees, including any warranties, conditions, representations or guarantees under any Sale of Goods Act or like legislation or statute is
CO MONITOR - UGP-9RV-SSO-C - LIMITED WARRANTY UNIQUE Appliances (“Unique”) offers you this limited warranty on your new carbon monoxide alarming device with safety shut-off, including all of its components (the Product”). This limited warranty extends solely to the original end-user purchaser of this Product (the “Buyer”), provided your purchase was made from an authorized vendor. Transfer or resale of this Product will automatically terminate warranty coverage.
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