UNIQUE UGP-290L B - User Manual

6 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES continued ply 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. Work performed by persons with inadequate tec...

7 INSTALLATION UNPACKING AND CLEANING Remove all packaging and securing tapes from the appliance. To avoid injury and causing damage to the appliance, be extremely cautious when using sharp or pointed tools to complete this task. Keep children away from the packaging material - DANGER OF SUF- FOCATI...

8 DC POWER CONNECTION 4. Lift refrigerator door off of bottom hinge and set aside. 5. Remove bottom hinge with Phillips screwdriver. 6. Now remove all plugs and caps from opposite side and place them in the holes you just remove the screws from. 7. Using a Philips screwdriver fasten the bottom hinge...

9 IN-LINE FUSE A 15A in-line fuse is provided with this fridge in order to protect the wiring. For 12V operation, use a 15A fuse. A standard automobile fuse is recommended and the fuse should be wired to the positive (“+”) side of the system close to the positive battery terminal. A 15A fuse is prov...

11 OPERATION Your Unique fridge, like any battery-powered refrigerating appli- ance, requires different care than appliances plugged into an elec- tric utility. Prudent operation is the key to extended service. STARTING THE FRIDGE After the fridge has been properly connected to the 12 or 24 VDC powe...

12 OPERATION continued ADJUSTMENTS As the ambient temperature changes with the season, it may be nec- essary to adjust the thermostat to achieve the proper internal tem- perature. If the room/ambient temperature approaches the appliance’s internal operating temperature, the appliance will not functi...

13 OPERATION continued DEFROSTING Before cleaning or repositioning the fridge, you must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electrical power supply. DEFROSTING THE UNIT The fridge compartment will become pro- gressively covered with frost. This should be removed periodically with a plastic scraper. Ho...

14 OPERATION continued CLEANING Internal Cleaning Wash the inside of the appliance with luke warm water and a mild soap. Never use abrasive or corrosive cleaning agents, steel wool, scouring sponges, chemical cleaning agents, or highly perfumed cleaning products to clean the interior as these will d...

15 ENERGY SAVING TIPS • Do not install the fridge close to sources of heat, such as a stove, boiler, heater, chimney, etc, and avoid exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight. • Locate the appliance in a cool well-ventilated room and make sure that the air vents of the compressor housing cover ar...

16 TROUBLESHOOTING Before contacting a service technician, your local product dealer or Unique Off-Grid Appliances, please check the following points. If you contact a technician to repair a fault listed below, or to repair a fault caused by misuse, abuse, or faulty installation, a charge will be ma...

17 TROUBLESHOOTING continued CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES The following items are the responsibility of the customer and are not covered by the warranty:• Proper care and use of the appliance as described in this manual.• Damage to the interior or exterior finish or components after delivery. • Proper ...

© 2016 Unique Gas Products Ltd., 2245 Wyecroft Road, Oakville, Ontario, Canada, L6L 5L7 www.uniqueoffgrid.com TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MODEL UGP-290L SIZE total: 10.2 cu/ft, 290 litres OPERATION •12V/24V DIMENSIONS (unboxed) H 61” x W 23.6” x D 27.5” H 155 cm x W 60 cm x D 70 cm WEIGHT 136.7 lbs./62...