Coleman ‎5645 Thermoelectric Cooler 120-Volt Adapter Specification and Datasheet

October 30, 2023
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Coleman ‎5645 Thermoelectric Cooler 120-Volt Adapter

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS TO AVOID INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE

WARNING

  1. To help prevent food poisoning, keep cooked foods at 140 °F or hotter. If the food temperature drops below 140 °F for 2 hours, reheat thoroughly before serving.
  2. Do not heat-sealed containers. These containers may burst from internal pressure which increases during heating, thereby causing personal injury or damage to the cooler.
  3. Always shelter your cooler and optional power supply from rain and snow. Water splashed on the power supply, fan motor, or other electrical parts may result in fire, causing personal injury or component failure.
  4. This cooler operates only on power sources ranging from 9.5 to 14.4 Volts DC. These are voltages typically found in the batteries of cars and trucks. Connecting the cooler, without adaptation, directly to a 120 Volt AC wall socket will destroy the fan motor and the Thermoelectric Module.
  5. The power cord has a fuse for extra circuit protection. For continued protection against the risk of fire replace with only the same type and ratings of fuse. Fuse: Bussman #MDL-7-R 6. Do not use ice in this cooler. Water from the melting ice may damage the fan motor or create frost buildup on the inside aluminum fins.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

This cooler may be operated in either a horizontal or vertical position. When used in the vertical position, make sure that the cooling vent is always positioned at the top and that it is never covered. The cooler’s lid may be removed and then, for additional convenience, reinstalled to open in the opposite direction.

To change the direction of the lid’s opening:

  1. Place the cooler with its back surface on the floor.
  2. Open the lid until it contacts the two built-in stops for the lid.
  3. Now, open the lid still further until it pops out of the cooler’s case.
  4. Switch the latch plate and cover plate on the liner so that the latch plate will match reversed lid opening.
  5. Rotate the lid, and replace the lid on the cooler case.
  6. Push down on the lid near its hinge pins until they are positively engaged in the hinge sockets of the case.

NOTE: This cooler generates heat. Consequently, it needs free circulation of air to perform properly. Its fan must be able to breathe. Do not place anything on top of the cooling vent. Never operate the cooler in hot, enclosed environments – automobile trunks, for example. While using the cooler in parked vehicles, open the windows slightly.

Continuous operation is possible when the cooler is connected to the following power sources:

  1. The CIGARETTE-LIGHTER RECEPTACLE of a vehicle with its engine running.
  2. A 12-Volt (6 to 10 AMPERE AUTOMATIC) or a 12-Volt (6 AMPERE NONAUTOMATIC) battery charger connected to a 12-Volt battery, see Figure 1.
  3. A Coleman® POWER SUPPLY Model No. 2000000251 connected to a 120-Volt 60Hz wall socket. (See accessories section.)Coleman-‎VVB-051-Thermoelectric-Cooler-120-Volt-Adapter-fig-1

PLEASE NOTE: When a vehicle’s battery is not being charged (usually when the vehicle’s engine is not running), this cooler should not be operated for more than about 4 hours. The longer operation will almost always shorten the battery’s life in the long term and diminish its starting power in the short term. (See the following section on RV/ Marine batteries for battery usage over extended periods of time.)

PLEASE NOTE: Battery chargers have an AC output that will damage the fan motor and reduce cooling performance. The 12-volt battery in the circuit removes this harmful AC output.)

KEEPING FOODS AND BEVERAGES COLD

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  1. Connect the POWER CORD LINK with the BLUE thermometer symbols aligned, as shown in Figure 2.
  2. Connect the cooler to one of the power sources previously mentioned. 3. This cooler will not chill foods and beverages as fast as your home refrigerator. Please don’t expect it to do so. An empty cooler will cool down in about 3m hours. Warm items placed in the cooler will slow the cooling rate.

TIPS

Use these simple techniques to accelerate your cooler’s rate of cooling and prolong its chilling power.

  1. For faster cooling, prechill items of food and drink in your home refrigerator before placing them in the cooler. Whenever possible, purchase beverages that have already been chilled. Use frozen Coleman® Brite Ice® ice substitutes to chill the cooler’s contents even quicker.
  2. Do not use ice in this cooler. Water from the melting ice may damage the fan motor or create frost buildup on the inside aluminum fins.
  3. On average, the inside of your cooler will be about 42 °F cooler than the surrounding temperature. For example, if the surrounding temperature is 80 °F, the cooler will be about 38 °F.
  4. If the surrounding temperature is less than 74 °F, don’t prechill food or beverages. At cooler operating temperatures (below 74 °F), keep the cooler full to avoid unwanted freezing of items.

KEEPING FOODS AND BEVERAGES HOT

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This cooler may also be used as a food warmer by reversing the power cord link.

  1. Connect the power cord link with the RED thermometer symbols aligned. See Figure 3.
  2. Connect the cooler to one of the power sources previously mentioned.
  3. The cooler is now operating in heating mode. The maximum inside temperature is reached within about 2 hours.

TIPS

Use these simple techniques to maximize your cooler’s heating power and ensure its efficient use.

  1. Thoroughly cook all hot foods – especially meat, poultry, and fish – before placing them in the cooler. Wrap hot food containers in several layers of newspaper to hold the temperature higher and to prevent burns to yourself and damage to the cooler’s interior.
  2. The cooler heats to 110 °F to 140 °F surrounding temperature of 25 °F or above. At surrounding temperatures below 25 °F the cooler temperature will be about 100 °F warmer than the surrounding temperature.
  3. WARNING: To help prevent food poisoning, keep cooked foods at 140 °F or hotter. Again, wrapping foods in layers of newspaper helps to hold heat. If the food temperature drops below 140 °F for 2 hours, reheat thoroughly before serving.
  4. Also, do not heat-sealed containers. These containers may burst from internal pressure which increases during heating, thereby causing personal injury or damage to the cooler.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Unplug the cooler before cleaning or servicing your cooler

  1. All surfaces may be cleaned with a small amount of dishwashing solution applied with a damp sponge. Do not oversaturate the sponge. Towel dry all water from inside the cooler.
  2. Tough stains may be removed with an all-purpose liquid cleaner sprayed on the stain and then scrubbed with a plastic scrubber or brush. All liquid cleaners should be removed with a damp sponge.
  3. To prevent odors from accumulating in the cooler, leave the lid open for several hours after each use.
  4. Defrost your cooler if you notice diminished cooling capability, ice buildup on internal fins, or notice less airflow through the internal fins. Your cooler may be easily defrosted by following these steps:
    • Remove all items from the cooler.
    • Turn off the cooler.
    • Place the cooler in its horizontal position with the lid open.
    • Allow to defrost completely.
    • Sponge or towel all water from inside the cooler.
    • Reconnect power to cooler and return items.
  5. At least once a year remove the cooling vent cover and brush any lint and dirt from the fan blades and outside heat sink with a soft-bristled brush. Lint on these parts will reduce the cooling ability of the cooler. All other parts of the cooler may be cleaned with a sponge or brush and dishwashing solution.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PLEASE NOTE: Attempt each of these potential solutions in sequence until the problem is corrected. If, for example, better power cord connectivity starts the fan rotating, there is no need to replace the fuse. Before troubleshooting your cooler, defrost the cooler by following the steps in the “Cleaning and Maintenance” section, item #4.

IF THE FAN DOES NOT ROTATE:

  1. Make sure the power cord is inserted fully in the vehicle’s socket or in the socket of the optional Coleman® Power Supply.

  2. Check the fuse in the power cord to make sure it is not burned out. If yes, replace it with the same type and rated fuse. Fuse: Bussman #MDL-7-R

  3. If using the optional power supply, check to see if the cooler works in a vehicle. If the cooler operation is normal in a vehicle, then replace the power supply. (Power supply output should be 12 VDC @ 5 AMPS).

  4. Make sure the power cord link is tightly connected.

  5. Check the vehicle’s cigarette lighter fuse to make sure it is not burned out. If yes, replace the fuse.
    IF THE FAN ROTATES WITH NO COOLING OR HEATING:

  6. If using an optional power supply, check to see if the cooler works in a vehicle. If the cooler operation is normal in a vehicle, then replace the power supply. (Power supply output should be 12 VDC.)Coleman-‎VVB-051-Thermoelectric-Cooler-120-Volt-Adapter-fig-4

REPLACEMENT PARTS

  1. Lid with latch and gasket. Item No. 5644-5571 (silver), 5644-5521 (gold).
  2. 8-foot power cord w/fuse. Item No. 5615-3661. Fuse: Bussman #MDL-7-R
  3. Tray. Item No. 5640-2501 (white), 5640-1181 (silver), 5640-1191 (gold).

If your retailer does not have these items you may purchase them by calling – in the U.S.A. at 1-800-835-3278 TDD: 1-316-832-8707 or, in Canada 1-800-387-6161. Or you may write to:

The Coleman Company, Inc.  3600 North Hydraulic Wichita, KS 67219 U.S.A. Attention: Consumer Service Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited DBA Jarden Consumer Solutions 20B Hereford Street Brampton, ON L6Y 0M1

SPECIFICATIONS

CAPACITY: Fifty-eight (12 oz.) beverage cans or six (2 liters) beverage bottles. 40 U.S. Quarts, 1.34 cu-ft, 37.85 liters inside the volume.

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS
  • Average inside dimensions: 15-3/4 x 10 x 12-1/2 tall
  • Outside dimensions: 23-1/2 x 15 x 17-1/8 tall
  • Shipping Dimensions: 25 x 17-1/4 x 18-5/8 tall
  • Empty Weight: 17 lbs.
  • Shipping Weight: 19 lbs.

POWER REQUIREMENTS

  • 9.5 to 14.4 Volts DC, 4 Amperes @ 12 Volts DC Nominal.

COOLING PERFORMANCE

  • Cools from 38 °F to 42 °F below the average surrounding temperature. Empty cooler reaches minimum temperature in 3 hours.

HEATING PERFORMANCE

  • Heats to 110 °F to 140 °F at an average surrounding temperature of 25 °F or above. At surrounding temperatures below 25 °F the cooler temperature will be about 100 °F warmer than the surrounding temperature. Empty cooler reaches maximum temperature in 2 hours.

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

  • 8-foot 18 AWG copper power cord with red LED power indication. Reversing power cord links for selecting cooling or heating modes. DC fan motor.

High-temperature cut-out switch

  • Thermoelectric Cooling and Heating Module (Peltier Element). Specifications are subject to change without notice.Coleman-‎VVB-051-Thermoelectric-Cooler-120-Volt-Adapter-fig-5
  • B = TERMINAL BLOCK
  • C = CIGARETTE LIGHTER PLUG
  • F = FAN MOTOR
  • P = COOL-HEAT LINK (SHOWN CONNECTED IN COOLING MODE).
  • S = HIGH-TEMPERATURE CUT-OUT SWITCH
  • T = THERMOELECTRIC MODULE

TECHNICAL DATA

  • 120 Volt AC/12 Volt DC Power Supply, allows operation of your cooler in your home or in any other weather-protected area where household voltage is available. Item No. 2000000251
  • Battery Clips allow the operation of your cooler from any 12 Volt battery where a cigarette lighter receptacle is not available. Item No. 5999-012

USING DEEP CYCLE RV/MARINE BATTERIES

Auxiliary 12V deep cycle RV/Marine batteries when used only for operating this cooler, will operate this cooler for several hours before charging is necessary. The following table may be used as a guide to determine the maximum hours of operation between charges.Coleman-‎VVB-051-Thermoelectric-
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RESERVE CAPACITY is the number of minutes the battery will sustain a 25-ampere output at 80 °F before dropping below 10.5 volts.

MARINE CRANKING AMPERES is the number of amperes the battery will sustain for 30 seconds at 32 °F before dropping below 7.2 volts.

Coleman Limited One-Year Warranty

The Coleman Company, Inc. (“Coleman”) warrants that for a period of one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. Coleman, at its option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the warranty period. Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component. If the product is no longer available, a replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value. No warranty is provided for batteries. This is your exclusive warranty. This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of the initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance. Coleman dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling Coleman® products do not have the right to alter, modify or in any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty.

What This Warranty Does Not Cover

This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts, parts that are not genuine Coleman® parts, or damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product; use on improper voltage or current; commercial use of the product; use contrary to the operating instructions; disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than Coleman or an authorized service center. Further, the warranty does not cover Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes, and tornadoes. Warranty void if damage to the product results from the use of a part other than a genuine Coleman® part.

COLEMAN SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DEFECTS THAT ARE CAUSED BY THE USE OF UNAUTHORIZED PARTS OR SERVICES. COLEMAN SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITIONS. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE ABOVE WARRANTY OR CONDITIONS. SOME STATES, PROVINCES, OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.

How to Obtain Warranty Service

Take the product to an authorized Coleman service center. You can find the nearest authorized Coleman service center by visiting www.coleman.com or calling 1-800-835-3278 or TDD 1-316-832-8707 in the United States or 1-800-387-6161 in Canada. If a service center is not conveniently located, attach to the product a tag that includes your name, address, daytime telephone number, and description of the problem. Include a copy of the original sales receipt. Carefully package the product and send it either by courier or insured mail with shipping and insurance prepaid to:

For products purchased in the United States:
The Coleman Company, Inc.
3600 North Hydraulic
Wichita, KS 67219 U.S.A.

For products purchased in Canada:
Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited
DBA Jarden Consumer Solutions
20B Hereford Street
Brampton, ON L6Y 0M1

The cost of transporting the product to Coleman or an authorized service center for warranty service is the responsibility of the purchaser. DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE. If you have any questions regarding this warranty please call 1-800-835-3278 or TDD 1-316-832-8707 in the United States or 1-800-387-6161 in Canada.

© 2010 The Coleman Company, Inc. All rights reserved. Coleman® and Brite Ice® are registered trademarks and Power ChillTM is a trademark of The Coleman Company, Inc. U.S. Patent # 6,073,789 Other Patents Pending

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the Coleman 5645 Thermoelectric Cooler?

The Coleman 5645 Thermoelectric Cooler is a portable cooler that uses thermoelectric technology to cool or warm its contents.

What is the purpose of the 120-Volt Adapter for the Coleman 5645 Thermoelectric Cooler?

The 120-Volt Adapter allows you to power the Coleman 5645 Thermoelectric Cooler using a standard electrical outlet instead of relying on a 12-volt power source.

How does the 120-Volt Adapter work with the cooler?

The 120-Volt Adapter plugs into a standard electrical outlet, and the other end connects to the cooler, providing the necessary power to operate the cooling or warming function.

Can the Coleman 5645 Thermoelectric Cooler be used without the 120-Volt Adapter?

Yes, the cooler can also be powered by a 12-volt power source, such as a car's cigarette lighter socket, using a separate power cord.

Is the 120-Volt Adapter included with the Coleman 5645 Thermoelectric Cooler?

No, the 120-Volt Adapter is typically sold separately and may not be included with the cooler. It is an optional accessory.

Where can I purchase the 120-Volt Adapter for the Coleman 5645 Thermoelectric Cooler?

You can check with the retailer where you purchased the cooler or visit Coleman's official website or authorized retailers to purchase the adapter.

What is the voltage requirement for the 120-Volt Adapter?

The 120-Volt Adapter is designed to be used with standard 120-volt electrical outlets.

Can the 120-Volt Adapter be used with other thermoelectric coolers?

The 120-Volt Adapter is specifically designed for the Coleman 5645 Thermoelectric Cooler, but it may be compatible with other coolers that have similar power requirements and connector types.

Does the 120-Volt Adapter come with any safety features?

The specific safety features may vary, but generally, the adapter should have built-in protection against overloading, short circuits, and overheating.

Can the 120-Volt Adapter be used with international electrical systems?

The 120-Volt Adapter is designed for use with standard North American 120-volt electrical systems. If you plan to use it in a different country with a different voltage, you may need a voltage converter or adapter to ensure compatibility.

Does the 120-Volt Adapter have a built-in power cord or is it detachable?

The design of the 120-Volt Adapter can vary, but it typically has a built-in power cord that connects directly to the electrical outlet.

Is the 120-Volt Adapter compatible with both cooling and warming functions of the Coleman 5645 Thermoelectric Cooler?

Yes, the 120-Volt Adapter can power both the cooling and warming functions of the cooler, allowing you to maintain the desired temperature for your items.

Can the 120-Volt Adapter be used in outdoor settings?

The 120-Volt Adapter is designed for indoor use. Using it in outdoor settings would require protection from moisture and other environmental factors.

Can I use the 120-Volt Adapter with other electronic devices?

The 120-Volt Adapter is specifically designed for use with the Coleman 5645 Thermoelectric Cooler and may not be compatible with other electronic devices.

Can I use the 120-Volt Adapter with a power inverter?

If you have a power inverter that converts DC power to AC power, you may be able to use the 120-Volt Adapter with it. However, it is important to ensure that the power inverter can provide the necessary voltage and wattage for the cooler.

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