Important Safety Instructions - Phocos FR-B Serie Betriebsanleitung

Contents
1. Important Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................. 10
2. Getting Started ......................................................................................................................................... 11
3. Connecting Your FR-B Refrigerator/Freezer Electrically ..................................................................... 11
4. Setting the Thermostat for Desired Internal Temperature ................................................................... 12
5. Utilizing BOOST Feature for Accelerated Cooling ................................................................................ 13
6. Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................. 13
7. Error Description ...................................................................................................................................... 14
8. Specifications ........................................................................................................................................... 15
9. Liability Exclusion .................................................................................................................................... 16
Please read the instructions carefully and thoroughly before using this product.
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing this quality Phocos product. The FR-B series DC Refrigerator/Freezer has numerous outstanding
features such as:
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New Feature: BOOST switch for faster cooling
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Works as a refrigerator or freezer with adjustable thermostat
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Works with both 12 / 24 V systems (auto recognition)
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Direct DC Battery Operation (Does not require an AC inverter)
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Intuitive setup including simple 2-wire DC connection
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Environmentally friendly R600a refrigerant
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Hanging basket(s) included for better space utilization
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Lockable lid

1. Important Safety Instructions

KEEP/SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
This manual contains important instructions for your fridge/freezer that shall be followed during installation, operation
and maintenance.
• Battery Types Supported: Lead acid (GEL, AGM, flooded), Lithium
• Nominal Battery Voltage Rating Supported: 12V or 24 V
• Suggested Battery Fuse: We recommend a 20 A, slow-acting, melting fuse (e. g. automotive fuses) with
a minimum interruption rating capacity of 1000 A be installed as close as possible to the battery
terminals.
• Deep Discharge Protection: For optimizing battery lifespan, Phocos recommends connecting your FR-B
Refrigerator/Freezer to a 12/24V solar charge controller with built-in low-voltage disconnect feature with a
maximum load current rating of 20A to prevent deep discharging of batteries. To view a list of available solar
charge controllers from Phocos, please visit: www.phocos.com.
• Polarity: Ensure that the red cable from the unit is connected to the positive (+) pole and the black cable to
the negative (-) pole of the battery or solar charge controller.
Installation and Maintenance Notes
When installing or working on any PV system, please be sure to disconnect the PV (solar) modules from the solar charge
controller first to prevent any damage!
Please verify that all cable/wire connections are tightly fastened to the connectors/binding posts to avoid any bad or
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