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USER MANUAL TropiCool TC32FL WAECO

Tropicool® by WAECO Classic

TC-14FL, TC-21FL, TC-32FL

Thermoelectric coolbox

Instruction Manual 15

TC-series List of contents

Read these instructions carefully before the installation and commissioning and keep them in a safe place. Pass it on to the buyer in case of the further sale of the device.

List of contents

1 Information on using the installation instructions 15
2 Safety notes 16
3 Installation Instructions 17
4 Variants 18
5 Scope of delivery 18
6 Use as intended 18
7 Technical description 18
8 Operation 19
9 Cleaning and servicing. 22
10 Disposal 22
11 Troubleshooting 23
12 Technical data 24

1 Information on using the installation instructions

The following symbols are used in these operating instructions:

Caution!

Safety note: Failure in observing these warnings may result in injuries to persons or damage of equipment.

Caution!

Safety note which points out the dangers involved with electrical current or electrical voltage: Failure in observing these warnings may result in injuries to persons or damage of equipment and improper functioning of the device.

Safety notes TC-series

Note

Supplementary information on the operation of the device.

Action: This symbol indicates to you that you must do something. The actions necessary are described step by step.
This symbol describes the result of an action.

Please also observe the following safety notes.

2 Safety notes

2.1 General safety

• Connect the device only as follows:

• with the connecting cable contained in the scope of delivery to the alternating current circuit (only AC version)
  with the connecting cable contained in the scope of delivery to the vignettevelighter in the vehicle (see illustration 3, page 4).

• Never pull the plug at the connecting cable out of the cigarettelighter or the socket.

• If the supply cord is damaged, you must replace it with same type and rating AC cord to avoid a hazard.
• If the device shows visible damage, you may not put it into operation.
• Repairs on this device may be executed only by specialists. Considerable dangers can occur as a result of improper repairs. Contact the customer service in the case WAECO of repairs.
• Disconnect the connecting cable

before each cleaning and servicing,
- after each use.

Make sure that the venting slots will not be covered!
- With boats: Make sure that with mains operation that your power supply is protected via a FI-switch! Danger to life!
- Disconnect your refrigerator and other consuming units from the battery before connecting a fast battery recharger!
- Compare the voltage indicated on the type plate to the present energy supply.

TC-series Installation Instructions

• The refrigerator is not suitable for the transport of corrosive or solvent-based substances!
  The appliance shall not be exposed to rain.
• The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.
• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

2.2 Safety when operating the device

• Ensure before starting up that supply line and plug are dry.
• Operate the device only under supervision.
• Do not place the device in the proximity of open flames or other heat sources (heating, strong solar rays, gas ovens etc.).
• Do not fill any liquids or ice into the interior container.
• Never immerse the device into water.
• Protect the device and the cables against heat and wetness.
• Never grasp with your bare hands the bare lines. This applies above all when operating on the alternating current circuit: Danger to life!
• WAECO is not liable for damages which are caused by non-intended-use or wrong operation.

3 Installation Instructions

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord.

However, if you must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-Listed (in the United States) or a CSA-Listed (in Canada) appliance extension cord, with 15 A (minimum), 120 V electrical ratings.

Variants TC-series

4 V a r i a n t s

The TC-14FL, TC-21FL and TC-32FL coolboxes have various connection options. The last digits of the item number of your coolbox (see the label) stand for the possible power supply.

5 Scope of delivery

Quantity Designation

1 R e f r i g e r a t o

1 Connecting cable for mainsoperation (only AC version)
1 Connecting cable for cigarette lighter

Check before starting up the device that all parts are available belonging to the scope of delivery.

6 Use as intended

The refrigerator can be used to cool and keep foodstuffs warm. The device can be also used for camping purposes.

If you want to cool medicine, check please if the cooling capacity of the device corresponds to the requirements of the respective pharmaceuticals.

All materials processed in the refrigerator are safe for foodstuffs.

7 Technical description

The cooling box is suitable for mobile use. It can cool goods up to max. 30^ under ambient temperature (thermostatic switch-off with approx. +1^ ) or keep them cool or warm them up to max. 65^ or keep them warm.

If the device has reached the set temperature range, then it will automatically switch over to the energy save mode. In this mode only the energy is consumed which is required to reach the temperature inside the box.

The cooling is a wear and CFC-free thermo-electric cooler with heat removal through a ventilator.

TC-series Operation

Only AC/DC cooling box:

The cooling box is equipped with an automatic priority circuit. Thus it is ensured that with simultaneous connection to the alternating current circuit and to a 12-V-battery, the alternating current circuit will be used.

8 Operation

Before you put the new refrigerator into operation, you should clean it inside and outside with a damp cloth for hygienic reasons (see also Chapter „Cleaning and servicing" on page 22).

8.1 Tips to save energy

A ventilator in the interior space of the cooling box provides for the circulation of the cold air within the box. Thus a better cooling capacity will be achieved. In order that the cold air cannot reach the outside when opening the cooling box, this is equipped with a

switch which turns off the ventilator as soon as the lid is opened.

• Select a well ventilated location which is protected against sunrays.
• Let warm foods first cool down before you bin them.
• Avoid an unnecessary low inside temperature!
• Do not open the refrigerator more often than necessary!
• Do not leave the lid or door open longer than necessary!

8.2 Switch on the cooling box

Place the cooling box on a stable base.

The plug is safe against wrong polarity: You can plug it only in one direction into the (see illustration 3, page 4) socket.

Connect the cooling box

• with the connecting cable contained in the scope of delivery to the socket (only AC-version) or...

Operation TC-series

with the supplied connecting cable to the cigarette lighter in the vehicle (see illustration 3, page 4).

Press the button "ON/OFF" at the control panel (see Illustration 2 A, Page 4) to switch on the cooling box.
√The cooling box starts to cool or heat the interior space.

Operating display Operating mode

red heating (see Illustration 2 B, Page 4) blue cooling (see Illustration 2 C, Page 4)

Take care that there are only objects or goods in the cooling box which may be cooled or heated to the selected temperature.

8.3 Switch over between cooling and heating

If you want to switch over between cooling and heating, press the button HOT/COLD (see Illustration 2 D, Page 4).

The control unit of the cooling box has a memory function. Thus the temperature range which is previously selected in the mode is set again with each switching on or switching over.

√The red or blue operating display lights up and the device starts to cool/heat.
When you want to finish the cooling or heating process, press the button ON/OFF" (see Illustration 2 A, Page 4).
When you put the cooling box out of operation, disconnect the connecting cable.

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8.4 Select temperature

The status display of the temperature (see Illustration 2 F, Page 4) indicates the selected temperature range. With an increasing number of illuminating LEDs, the intensity of the temperature range also increases.

The following temperature indications are subject to tolerances and are dependent on the measuring position.

Interior space-temperature at approx. 25^ ambient temperature:

	Status display Temperature range
Cooling	seven illuminating LEDs	approx 1 °C in the interior space
	an illuminating LED approx 15 °C in the interior space
Heating	seven illuminating LEDs	approx 65 °C in the interior space
	an illuminating LED approx 50 °C in the interior space

If you want to select the temperature to cool/heat, press the button "Temp" (see Illustration 2 F, Page 4), until the requested temperature range is reached.

8.5 Connect to the cigarette lighter

When you connect the cooling box to the cigarette lighter of your vehicle (see illustration 3, page 4), observe that you have to turn on the ignition, if necessary, so that the device is supplied with current.

Cleaning and servicing TC-series

9 Cleaning and servicing

Caution!

Disconnect the connecting cable from the socket or cigarette lighter before each cleaning of the cooling box.

Caution!

Never clean the cooling box under running water or even in rinsing water.

Caution!

Do not use any mordant detergents or hard objects since these can damage the cooling box.

Clean the cooling box inside from time to time with a damp cloth.
Clean the outside of the device with a damp cloth.

10 Disposal

10.1 Dispose of the packing material

Do not throw the packing material away. The following indications must be therefore considered:

• Take the packing material made of cardboard to a waste paper collection for recycling.
• Put the plastic packing into the yellow dustbin.
• Enquire, if necessary, at your local government office about the location of the recycling centre which is responsible for you.

10.2 Dispose of the used device.

If you put the cooling box finally out of operation, please bring it to the next recycling centre, or to your specialist dealer, who will take it back against a small fee to cover costs.

TC-series Troubleshooting

11 Troubleshooting

Fault Possible cause Suggestion
Your box does not function and the fan impeller which is visible from outside does not rotate.	The cigarette lighter in your vehicle does not conduct any vol- tage.	In the most vehicles, the ignition switch must be switched on, so that the ciga-rette lighter has voltage.
The ignition is swi- ched on and the box does not work. Disconnect the plug immediately from the socket and execute the following checks.	The socket of the cigarette lighter is dirty. This results in a poor electrical con- tact.	Clean the socket of the cigarette lighter with a non-metallic brush and a solvent, so that the middle contact pin is clean. If your cooling box plug becomes very warm in the cigarette lighter box, either the socket must be cleaned or the plug is possibly not correctly assembled.
	The fuse of the con- necting cable is burnt through.	Replace the fuse of the connecting cable (5 A).
	The vehicle fuse is burnt through.	Replace the vehicle fuse of the cigarette lighter (usually 15 A). (Observe the op- rating instructions in your motorcar for this).
Your box does not cool satisfactorily and the fan impeller at the outside does not rotate.	The ventilator motor is defective.	The repair can be executed only by an authorized customer service.
Your box does not cool satisfactorily and the fan impeller at the outside does not rotate.	The ventilator motor for the inner ventila- tor is defective. The thermo-electric element is defective.	The repair can be executed only by an authorized customer service.
Only for devices with AC-operating mode:	The integrated power unit is defec- tive.	The repair can be executed only by an authorized customer service.

Technical data TC-series

12 Technical data

	TC-14 TC-2	1 TC-32
Content: 14 | 21 | 32 |
Input voltage: 12 volts	DC or 12 volts DC/120 volts AC
Power input: 60 watts	(12 volts DC) or 70 watts (120 volts DC)
Temperature range: °C	Cooling: up to approx. 1 °C interior space-temperature (max. 30 °C under ambient temperature) Heating: up to approx. 65 °C interior space-temperature
Weight: 5 kg 6 kg 8 kg
Inspection/Certificate:	CE TÜV CERT CN ISO 9001 e 4 CFC-free GS

This device complies with the following EC directives:

• "Low voltage directive" 73/23/EEC of 19.2.1973 including modification directive 93/68/EEC
• "EMC directive" 89/336/EEC of 3.5.1989 including modification directive 92/31/EEC
  EMC Directive"72/245/EEC version 95/54/EC

DIN ISO 9001 is applied at WAECO International.

This device is CFC-free.

The device is accredited with the GS-sign for passing a safety check.

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7 Description technique

Zentrale/Headquarters

WAECO International GmbH D-48282 Emsdetten Hollefeldstraße 63 Tel. [phone] Fax [phone]

Europa/Europe

CH WAECO (Schweiz) AG CH-8153 Rümlang (Zürich) Riedackerstrasse 7a - Tel. [phone] Fax [phone]
DK WAECO Danmark A/S · DK-6640 Lunderskov · Tvaervej 2 · Tel. [phone] · Fax [phone]
E WAECO Iberica S.A. E-08349 Cabrera de Mar (Maresme) Camidel Mig, 106 Tel.[phone] Fax[phone]
FWAECO Distribution SARL · F-60230 Chambly (France) · BP 59 · Tel. [phone] · Fax [phone]
FIN WAECO Finland OY·FIN-00880 Helsinki·Pulltitle 17·Tel. [phone]·Fax [phone]
I WAECO Italcold SRL - I-61015 Novafeltria Zona Industriale Sartiano, 298/9 Tel. [phone] Fax [phone]
N WAECO Norge AS · N-3208 Sandefjord · Leif Weldingsvei 16 · Tel. [phone] · Fax [phone]
NL WAECO Benelux B.V. NL-4700 BL Roosendaal Postbus 1461 Ettenseweg 60 Tel. [phone] Fax [phone]
S WAECO Svenska AB · S-42131 Västra Frolunda (Göteborg) Gustaf Melins gata 7 - Tel. [phone] Fax[phone]
UK WAECO UK Ltd. UK-Broadmayne Dorset DT2 8LY Unit G1 Roman Hill Business Park Tel. [phone] Fax [phone]