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  • Page 1 OPERATING AND SERVICE GUIDE …………………………… 1...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Please read this operating and service guide carefully before starting your ARB Fridge for the first time. This guide should be kept in a safe place together with a copy of your receipt. CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ........................3 SUPPLY DETAILS ........................3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Your ARB Fridge is designed to operate on a 12V DC or 24V DC supply from a vehicle, boat or caravan. It can also be operated from a 100-240V AC mains supply using the inbuilt power inverter.

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 General safety For the safety of all people who will use your fridge, ARB recommends that you take note of the following general safety points:  Always apply the correct voltage to the fridge with the correct polarity.

  • Page 6: Introduction To Your Arb Fridge

    4 INTRODUCTION TO YOUR ARB FRIDGE The key components of your ARB Fridge are identified below in Figures 1 to 4. Figure 1 – Front of fridge Figure 2 – Rear of fridge Figure 3 – Interior cabinet 1. Lid 12.

  • Page 7: Installation

    5.1 General installation The following points should be considered when choosing a location to install your ARB Fridge.  A minimum clearance of 50 mm must be maintained on all sides of the fridge.  Whether the installation is permanent or temporary, the fridge must be attached to secure anchorage points.

  • Page 8: Vehicle Installation

    Your ARB fridge can be permanently mounted to a flat solid surface using the four threaded inserts in its base or the ARB Solid Mounting Kit. If your fridge will be removed on a regular basis, please refer to section 5.2.2 (temporary mounting).

  • Page 9: Temporary Mounting

    5.2.2 Temporary mounting ARB recommends that the ARB Tie Down Kit be used to mount the fridge to solid anchorage points. This kit includes a quick release feature to allow the fridge to be quickly and easily released from its mounting position.

  • Page 10: Operation

    6.2 Carrying your fridge Your ARB Fridge is supplied with a handle at each end of the cabinet. These handles should be used to lift and move the fridge. WARNING - The lid latches MUST NEVER be used to lift or move the fridge.

  • Page 11: Connecting Your Fridge

    6.4.1 Connecting to 100-240V AC Your ARB Fridge can be operated on an AC voltage of 100 – 240V. The fridge has a priority circuit which gives priority to mains AC power over DC power. If the fridge is connected to both AC and DC power, the unit will run solely on the AC supply.

  • Page 12: Connecting To 12/24V Dc

    6.4.3 Connecting to 12/24V DC Your ARB fridge can be operated on either 12V or 24V DC. Your fridge is fitted with a control circuit to prevent polarity reversal and possible short-circuiting when the unit is connected to a battery.

  • Page 13: 12/24V Dc Power Socket

    Plug end in place Plug end removed ARB highly recommends that this 2 pole connection be used for all 12V DC and 24V DC connections of your fridge. This will provide a positive and secure connection between your power source and your fridge.

  • Page 14: Turning The Fridge On Or Off

    NOTE - When the target temperature is reached, the compressor will stop running and the Power LED will change to orange. 6.7 Changing between °C and °F Your ARB Fridge is capable of displaying temperature in either degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F.) To change the display between °C and °F: ...

  • Page 15: Changing Transmission Channel

    6.8 Changing transmission channel Your ARB fridge can be used with the ARB wireless fridge display (sold separately) that has the choice of 4 transmission channels. To change the transmission channel:  Open lid and turn fridge on.  Press four times to display current transmission channel (eg ...

  • Page 16: Electronic Lock

    6.11 Electronic lock Your ARB fridge can be locked to prevent access to the cooling compartment and changes to the control panel settings. This lock is controlled by the control panel on the front of the fridge. When the fridge is new, the lock is turned off and must be activated before use.

  • Page 17: To Unlock Fridge

    Figure 10. Lock Symbols 6.11.4 To unlock fridge  Press to unlock fridge.  Enter 4 digit using control panel.  will flash 3 times as the fridge is unlocked. NOTE: If the incorrect code is entered, will display. If the electric lock is turned off, will display.

  • Page 18: Using The Battery Monitor

    6.12 Using the battery monitor Your ARB Fridge is fitted with a battery monitor to control the level of discharge of your battery. The battery monitor has three settings; HIGH, MEDIUM and LOW. When set to HIGH, the battery monitor will provide maximum protection for the battery against excessive discharging.

  • Page 19: Making Use Of The Basket

    Medium 6.13 Making use of the basket Your ARB Fridge is supplied with a reversible wire basket that helps to protect the internal walls of the fridge cabinet. The basket can be installed with the high side of the basket against the front of the fridge as shown in Figure 11a. This allows long items to be laid across the top section of the fridge cabinet.

  • Page 20: Basket Divider

    6.15 Drain plug Your ARB Fridge has a removable drain plug in the base of the cabinet as shown in Figure 12. The drain plug can be removed to drain liquid from the cabinet of the fridge.

  • Page 21: Cable Strap

     Defrost the fridge once ice starts to form. 6.19 Defrosting your fridge From time to time, ice may form on the inside of your ARB Fridge. This can reduce both its internal capacity and its thermal efficiency. ARB recommends that you defrost your fridge on a regular basis.

  • Page 22: Replacing The Plug Fuse (12/24V)

    6.20 Replacing the plug fuse (12/24V) Your fridge is equipped with a fuse that is located in the 12/24V DC plug. CAUTION – Disconnect the fridge from all power sources before replacing the plug fuse. To replace the plug fuse: ...

  • Page 23: Storing Your Fridge

    6.22 Storing your fridge If you are storing your fridge for an extended period of time, ARB makes the following recommendations.  Switch the fridge off and disconnect it from all sources of power.  Remove all items except the basket and basket divider from within the cabinet.

  • Page 24: Technical Data

    9 TECHNICAL DATA Overall capacity – Litre (quarts) 60 (63) Type 1080050 Category Annual Energy Consumption (KWh/annum) Climate Class Energy Efficiency Index (EEI) Connection voltage (except North America) 12/24 V DC and 100-240 V AC Connection voltage North America 12/24 V DC and 120V AC ~ 60Hz Rated current 12V DC 6.8 A...

  • Page 25: Warranty

    3) The procedure for the customer to claim the warranty is: a) Return the ARB Product to the nearest ARB Outlet of contact ARB to arrange a time to bring a vehicle fitted with the ARB Product to an ARB Outlet for inspection. Contact details are in paragraph 7 below if further information is...

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    There may be an internal fault within the fridge.  This can only be repaired by an authorised ARB Fridge Service Agent. 5. The control panel displays an error message (eg “ERR1”, “ERR2” or “ERR3”) and the fridge does not cool.
  • Page 27 6. When connected to a vehicle wiring circuit with the vehicle running, the fridge occasionally shudders or stops operating. It is likely that there is loss of voltage occurring within your vehicle wiring.  This can be confirmed by taking a voltage reading at the end of the power lead for the fridge while the fridge is running.
  • Page 28 ARB 4x4 ACCESSORIES Corporate Head Office 42-44 Garden St Tel: +61 (3) 9761 6622 Kilsyth, Victoria Fax: +61 (3) 9761 6807 AUSTRALIA 3137 Australian enquiries sales@arb.com.au North and South American enquiries sales@arbusa.com European enquiries sales@arbeurope.com Thailand enquiries sales.thailand@arb.com.au Middle East and North African enquiries purchasingmena@arb.com.au...

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