Page 3 - Contents
Please read operating manual carefully before using your unit.Please keep manual in a safe place.If lost you can find a digital copy at Evakool.com.au or contact Evakool on 1300 865 665. Contents 1 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 4 - IMPORTANT; and hence reduce its life span and efficiency .; Electrical Connection - 12 Volt or 24 Volt DC; Battery
4 1. Installation • Your EvaKool Fridge/Freezer is designed to operate from either a 12V or 24V DC power source . It can also operate from a 240V (AC) main supply with the use of a 12V/24V adaptor . • When using solar power or power generators ensure that the fridge is connected through a 12V or 24V...
Page 5 - Operating Instructions; correct ie: positive to positive and negative to negative .; 2 Volt Operation; position away from direct sunlight .
5 2. Operating Instructions 12 Volt Operation • Connect the military plug end of the fridge lead to the fridge .• Push cigarette lighter plug into 12V or 24V power outlet . Note: If using a plug other than the cigarette lighter plug, ensure that the polarity is correct ie: positive to positive and n...
Page 7 - 000 RPM - Only suitable for ambient temperatures 24°C and lower .; Temperature Setting Recommendations:; freezer section to cool the fridge section.
7 4. Operation Your EvaKool fridge is designed to operate at 3 speeds:• High: 3500 RPM - High product load, quick pull down . • Medium: 3000 RPM - Normal running . • Low: 2000 RPM - Only suitable for ambient temperatures 24°C and lower . The higher the speed, the faster the compressor is operating w...
Page 8 - Power Inlet; correct way . The threaded ring locks the plug into place .; Circuit Breaker
8 Power Inlet The military plug (power inlet socket) is notched so that it can only be connected in the correct way . The threaded ring locks the plug into place . Circuit Breaker • Your EvaKool is fitted with a 15 amp circuit breaker .• The purpose of the circuit breaker is to protect the compresso...
Page 9 - quicker access to the fridge section of the cabinet .; For maximum efficiency:; protect the cooling plate from potential damage) .; Defrosting; DO NOT; non-abrasive household detergent and dry thoroughly .; Storage
9 6. Helpful Hints • Pre-chill the fridge before use .• On particularly hot days raise the insulated divider by +/-20mm to allow the cold air quicker access to the fridge section of the cabinet . For maximum efficiency: • Regularly rotate contents of fridge particularly when operating as a freezer ....
Page 10 - Preventative Maintenance; operating conditions .; USE WATER TO CLEAN THE CONDENSER COILS. FAILURE TO REGULARLY CLEAN
10 8. Preventative Maintenance • As your EvaKool is a portable unit it is likely to be subjected to a variety of different operating conditions . • Accordingly in order to ensure maximum operating efficiency we recommend that the unit is regularly inspected by an approved EvaKool service agent . See...
Page 11 - Simple Tests; Fridge does not operate in your vehicle:; Voltage Drop & Wiring Requirements; Voltage Drop; once every 4 seconds .; When Voltage Drops Occur:; These also have voltage drops through them .
11 Simple Tests • Fridge does not operate in your vehicle: Run the fridge from a 240 volt power source via an AC adaptor . If the fridge starts and runs then the problem is with your vehicle, either the battery or the wiring . See section on voltage drop (AC adaptor, minimum of 10 amps at 12 volts o...
Page 12 - Trouble Shooting Chart; EvaKool service centre .; NOT COOLING
12 9. Trouble Shooting Chart This chart details the order in which the various procedures/tests need to be followed in order to diagnose the reason for the fridge’s malfunction . Valid for EvaKool RD, ED and GFM Models fitted with digital controls from 2015 .If the below options do not help, you are...
Page 15 - For your nearest stockist contact EvaKool; or visit us at
For your nearest stockist contact EvaKool T: 1300 385 665 (1300 EVKOOL) E: [email protected] or visit us at evakool.com.au