15L FRIDGE/FREEZERUSER MANUAL

PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.

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CONTENTS

1. SAFETY 3

2. DESCRIPTION 5

3. DATA SHEET 5

4. INSTALLATION 6

5. OPERATION 7

5.1 CONTROL PANEL DIAGRAM 7

5.2 TURNING ON 7

5.3 SETTING THE TEMPERATURE 7

5.4 SETTING THE TEMPERATURE UNITS 8

5.5 SETTING THE OFFSET VALUE 8

6. BATTERY MONITOR 9

7. TROUBLESHOOTING 10

8. MAINTENANCE 10

9. WARRANTY 11

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1. SAFETY

This manual covers the safety information, specifications, installation, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting instructions for the Adventure Kings 15L Fridge/Freezer. For any questions or warranty claims please call 1800 883 964.

Caution: Read this instruction manual and safety warnings carefully before using the refrigerator.

This appliance contains fluorinated greenhouse gas R134a within a hermetically sealed system and its operations depends on the presence of this gas.

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

SAFETY INFORMATION

• Children shall not play with the appliance.

• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be performed by children without supervision.

• By ignoring the safety instructions 4WD Supacentre cannot be held responsible for the damage.

• The use of accessories that are not recommended by 4WD Supacentre can cause injuries and will invalidate any warranty that you may have.

• The appliance shall not be exposed to rain. Place the refrigerator on a dry, protected surface, away from edges.

• Do not use the refrigerator in uncovered, outdoor areas exposed to the elements.

• Do not use this appliance near direct heat sources, for example, a cooker, radiator or exposing it to direct sunlight.

• Do not place ice or liquids which are not sealed in containers within the refrigerator.

• Do not place hot products or hot food in the refrigerator.

• Place the products so that they do not knock against each other or break when the appliance is in motion.

• The power cable must only be replaced by qualified technical personnel and by an assistant body authorized by the manufacturer.

• Before carrying out any maintenance operations on the refrigerator, disconnect the power cable from the plug.

• This appliance is suitable for internal vehicle or recreational camping use.

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WARNINGS

WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in

structure, clear of obstruction. Leave a space of at least 15cm across all its

sides.

WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting

process.

WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the

appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by 4WD Supacentre.

WARNING: Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable

propellant in this appliance

WARNING: Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the appliance.

WARNING: Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with flammable products in, near or on the appliance.

WARNING: Do not use an extension cord.

WARNING: Do not touch the compressor or the condenser. They are hot.

DANGER: Risk of child entrapment.

Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:

• Take off the doors

• Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

FOR SAFE DISPOSAL: Dispose of appliance at a suitable resource and recovery centre.

WARNING:

• The AK 15L Fridge/Freezer is suitable for cooling and freezing foods.

• Use the AK 15L Fridge/Freezer exclusively for cooling and storing closed beverages and snacks.

• Do not store any perishable food in the travel box.

• Food may only be stored in its original packaging or in suitable containers.

• The AK 15L Fridge/Freezer is not intended to be brought into contact with food.

• The AK 15L Fridge/Freezer is not intended for the proper storage of medicines. See the instructions in the package leaflet for the medicinal product.

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2. DESCRIPTIONThe AK 15L Fridge/Freezer is a high-quality fridge which can be permanently fitted inside a vehicle without taking up much space. Powered by a 12/24V DC direct-power supply, which can be accessed directly from the cigarette lighter the AK 15L Fridge/Freezer is designed to cool or freeze food and drinks.

3. SPECIFICATIONSSee Table 1 below for fridge specifications

Table 1: Fridge Specs

Figure 1: Size Diagram

NO. ITEM DATA

1 Product dimension (L × W × H) 565 x 235x 375 mm

2 Carton dimension (L × W × H) 585 x 275 x 430 mm

4 NW (KG) 8.2

5 GW (KG) 9.5

6 Capacity 15L

7 CMP/ECU SECOP BD1.4F-FSD SECOP 101N2500

8 Voltage DC12/24V

9 Current 3.5A/1.9A

10 Power 35W

11 Temperature range -18℃~+10℃

12 Gas R134a ℃28g℃

13 Door/Cabinet Material PP

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4. INSTALLATION

Place the refrigerator on a dry, protected surface, away from corners. Do not use the refrigerator in uncovered, outdoor areas or areas exposed to the elements.

• The refrigerator requires good ventilation. Leave a space of at least 15 cm across all its sides.

• Avoid placing the refrigerator near to a heat source, for example, a cooker, radiator or exposing it to direct sunlight.

• Do not place ice or liquids which are not sealed in containers within the refrigerator.

• Do not place hot products within the refrigerator.

The refrigerator is equipped with plug, which must be connected to the cigarette lighter outlet. In the instance where the standard power cable is not used, and the supply comes directly from the vehicle battery the following cables with suitable sections and lengths must be used (see Table 2 below).

CABLE SECTIONMAX. LENGTH CABLE METRES

12V 24V

2,5 (AWG 13) 2,5 (8 FT) 5 (16FT)

4 (AWG 11) 4 (13 FT) 8 (26 FT)

6 (AWG 9) 6 (20 FT) 12 (40 FT)

Table 2: Cable Sizing

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5. OPERATION

5.1 CONTROL PANEL DIAGRAM

5.2 TURNING ON

5.3 SETTING THE TEMPERATURE

1. On/Off Button

2. SET Button

3. Display Screen

4. Temperature decrease or scroll menu key

5. Temperature increase or scroll menu key

Connect the DC power supply. Press and On/Off button to switch on the refrigerator.

The compressor enters ON mode according to the manufacturer’s default settings.

The temperature presented on the display appears in centigrade and corresponds with, in the case of the initial switch-on, the ambient temperature.

Once the refrigerator is powered simply press buttons 4 and 5 to adjust the temperature.

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5.4 SETTING THE TEMPERATURE UNITS

With the refrigerator switched off, press and hold the SET + ▲ + ▼ buttons at the same time for a few seconds to access the parameter settings.

Press the ▲ + ▼ buttons to scroll to the function (F - C), press the SET button to enter the parameter and press the ▲ + ▼ buttons to change the setting.

Without having to press any other button to confirm, the display will automatically save the setting and exit programming mode.

5.5 SETTING THE OFF-SET VALUE

This is the information needed to align the temperature shown on the display with the actual temperature inside the refrigerated compartment. Each off-set can be adjusted within a range from -10°C to +10°C. After running the refrigeration system for a few hours, place a digital thermometer (not supplied) inside the compartment, in a location where a more accurate temperature is required, and check that the temperature shown on the display coincides with the temperature shown on the digital thermometer. If the temperature is not the same, the off-sets must be adjusted in relation to the temperature you want the inside of the compartment to reach.

The following table shows the factory off-set setting for each temperature range and the adjustment range for changing these settings.

With the refrigerator switched off, press and hold the SET + ▲ + ▼ buttons at the same time for a few seconds to access the OFF-SET value adjustment.

Press the ▲ + ▼ buttons number of times to scroll through the three functions (F1-F2-F3) in succession. Once you have selected the function you wish to change, press the SET button to access the selected OFF-SET value and press the ▲ + ▼ buttons to change the factory setting, while remaining within the +10°C ~ -10°C range. Without having to press any other button to confirm, the display will automatically save the setting and exit programming mode.

OFF-SETTEMPERATURE

RANGEFACTORY SETTING ADJUSTMENT RANGE

F1 T > -6°C -2°C +10°C ~-10°C

F2 -12°C < T< -6°C -4°C +10°C ~ -10°C

F3 T<-13°C -4°C +10°C ~ -10°C

Table 3: Offset Settings

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6. BATTERY MONITOR

The AK 15L Fridge/Freezer is equipped with a multi-level battery monitor that protects your vehicle battery against excessive discharging when the device is connected to the on-board DC supply.

If the fridge is operated when the vehicle ignition is switched off, the cooler switches off automatically as soon as the supply voltage falls below a set level. The cooler will switch back on once the battery has been recharged to the restart voltage level. The compressor will start up again automatically when the voltage goes back to normal values.

Note: these values are measured at control unit input and/or on the DC socket.

It is possible to set three different battery protection threshold levels:

The device is preset with a medium battery protection level.

To enter the menu, switch the refrigerator on by pressing the On/Off button.

Press the SET button to access the battery protection level settings. The current setting will start to flash on the display.

Press the UP or DOWN button to scroll through the three different settings.

Without having to press any other button to confirm, the display will automatically save the setting and exit programming mode.

BATTERY PROTECTION

LEVELDISPLAY

SWITCH-OFF VOLTAGE AT 12V (CUT-OUT)

RESTART VOLTAGE AT 12V (CUT-IN)

SWITCH-OFF VOLTAGE AT 24V (CUT-OUT)

RESTART VOLTAGE AT 24V (CUT-IN)

LOW 1 BAR 9.6 10.9 21.3 22.6

MED 2 BARS 11.1 12.4 22.3 23.6

HIGH 3 BARS 11.8 13.1 24.3 25.6

Table 4: Battery Present Levels

1 BAR

2 BARS

3 BARS

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7. TROUBLESHOOTINGAny operation faults will be displayed after 90 seconds and will be presented on the display with the following codes:

1 The thermostat has short-circuited or is not correctly connected to the control unit: R6

2 The compressor is blocked: R3

3 The ventilator is sending the control unit a value which exceeds 0.6A: R2

4The cooling system holds too much gas and the compressor is not able to operate at the minimum number of revolutions/rpm:

R4

5 The ambient temperature is too high: R5

6 Insufficient voltage (Voltage below the cut-out value): E1

7No communication between the display and control unit, a scrolling horizontal line appears on the DISPLAY for a few seconds, the refrigerator turns itself off.

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Table 5: Troubleshooting codes

Where the refrigerator does not function or functions incorrectly, before contacting 4WD Supacentre, ensure that:

a. there is a power supply.

b. the voltage complies with that indicated on the plate.

c. the connections are correct.

d. the ventilation grids are not obstructed.

e. the fridge unit is not placed near to a heat source.

f. the power supply fuse has not blown.

8. MAINTENANCE

CAUTION

Before carrying out any maintenance operations on the refrigerator, disconnect the power cable from the plug

• Regularly clean the inside and outside of the AK 15L Fridge/Freezer using only warm water and a neutral detergent.

• Subsequent to washing, rinse with clean water and dry thoroughly using a soft cloth.

• Do not use the following: special glass and mirror cleaning products, liquid, powder, or spray detergents, alcohol, ammonia or abrasive products.

• If you are not using the AK 15L Fridge/Freezer, we suggest cleaning it well inside and leaving the door ajar to ventilate the interior.

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WARRANTY PERIOD:

Full 12 month warranty from date of purchase against all manufacturing defects.

WHAT DOES THE WARRANTY COVER?

Under normal usage conditions, this warranty covers:

a. Any defect in design or manufacture which results in the product failing to perform substantially as described in authorised advertising or literature.

b. We will either repair or replace the product at our discretion providing that the fault is found to have been caused by a design or manufacturing defect and not misuse or tampering.

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. The bene�ts provided to you as the consumer by this warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies available to you under the law.

THE WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:

a. Any damage resulting from improper use

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c. The cost of removing and reinstalling the product

d. Travel and /or other expenses due to customer’s remote location

e. Transport charges and damage in transit. It is your responsibility to deliver and pick up your product, including any costs associated with the postage of your repair or replacement product. If you do freight your product we recommend that you insure against loss or damage.

f. Any loss directly or indirectly associated with the product failing to operate.

g. Damage caused by mould, insects, animals, misuse, incorrect operation, adverse weather, accidents

and fair wear and tear

TO MAKE A CLAIM, PLEASE ENSURE YOU RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT OF PURCHASE

1800 88 39 64

12 MONTH LIMITED

WARRANTY

OUTDOOR SUPACENTRE PTY LTD2 Stanley St Silverwater NSW, 2128PHONE: 1800 88 39 64www.4wdsupacentre.com.au