How should I install the BUSHMAN DC190L Caravan Marine RV Offgrid fridge? (BUSHMAN DC190L Caravan Marine RV Offgrid Instruction Manual)

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Jan 28, 2025 - 10:16 PM

To install the BUSHMAN DC190L fridge, it is recommended to have a suitably trained professional complete the installation. Here are the key steps to follow:

1. Delivery: Upon delivery, check that the fridge is complete and undamaged. Remove all packaging and securing tapes.

2. Power Supply: Connect the fridge to a stable and regulated 12V or 24V DC power supply only. The compressor will automatically detect the voltage and adjust accordingly. If using a generator or other power supply, ensure it provides a pure sine wave output to avoid damaging the compressor.

3. Wiring: Wire the fridge directly to your battery bank without going through a buss bar, battery management system, or shared circuit. Use the correct-sized wire based on the distance from the power supply to the fridge. Ensure the earth is wired directly to the battery, not to the chassis.

4. Isolation Switch: Install an isolation switch or breaker for the fridge circuit near the battery bank. The switch should have a breaking load of at least 20A for 12V or 10A for 24V. Connect the red wire to the positive terminal (+) and the black wire to the negative terminal (-).

5. Installation in a Cavity: If installing the fridge in a cavity, allow a minimum 5mm gap in width and height for ease of installation. The recommended cut-out dimensions for the DC190L model are 605mm width, 575mm depth, and 1385mm height.

6. Ventilation: Provide two vents from the rear of the fridge cavity to the outside environment or the general area where the fridge is located. The vents should be located at the bottom and top of the fridge cavity and have a free cross section of approximately 600cm2 each.

7. Mounting Kit: Affix the mounting kit to the sides and top of the fridge cabinet using the screws provided. Follow the detailed instructions in the manual for proper installation.

Please note that these are general guidelines, and it is important to refer to the specific instructions provided in the BUSHMAN DC190L Caravan Marine RV Offgrid Instruction Manual for accurate and detailed installation steps.