BUSHMAN SC15 Roadie Car Fridge Owner’s Manual

June 13, 2024
BUSHMAN

BUSHMAN logo ROADIE 15L
CAR FRIDGE Owners Manual &
Operating Instructions
MODEL SC15: 12V / 24V

Please read carefully before use and installation

Important Information

  • Do not lay your Bushman on its back or sides or at any angle exceeding 30°.
  • Never operate your Bushman directly from 240V mains power without using a 240V – 12V adapter.
  • Do not use a modified sine wave inverter to operate your Bushman.

Fitting The Tie-Down Brackets

  1. Before fitting the tie-down brackets, please put the transit cover on the fridge. The transit cover has cut-outs for the position of the tie-down brackets.
  2. Position the tie down brackets on each end of the fridge cabinet and align using a spirit level. You can hold them in place with masking tape.
  3. Mark the position of the 4 holes.
  4. Remove the tie-down brackets and drill 3mm pilot holes through the sheet metal.
  5. Affix the tie down brackets using the 8 screws provided.
    Do not over tighten the screws.

12V Installation

6MM WIRING DIRECT TO BATTERY
Having a good power supply is key to your Bushman operating at its best. For optimum results, we recommend using minimum 6mm automotive wire directly from your 12V power outlet to your cars battery through a 10 Amp fuse. Ensure the earth is wired back to your battery, not to the chassis. If your wiring is not minimum 6mm or is not direct to your battery, your Bushman may cut out early due to power drop in your wiring.

Using a Generator

Only use a high quality pure sine wave generator to operate your Bushman. Fluctuations in generator current will damage the refrigerator. For fail safe operation with a generator we recommend running a battery charger from your generator outlet to a 12V battery, and then running your Bushman directly from the battery.

Reversing The Lid

To change the opening direction of the lid, remove the 2 plastic hinge recess covers from the non-hinged side. You will need to drill a small hole into each cover and pry them off gently. Swap the hinges across. There are two extra plastic covers provided with each new fridge to cover the existing recesses.

Safe Operation

VENTILATION
Always allow sufficient air ventilation around the front and sides of the compressor compartment. This will ensure heat can escape easily from the compressor and condensor.
NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS
You may hear faint gurgling, bubbling or whirring sounds when your Bushman is running. This is normal as the refrigerant is being pumped through the refrigerant coils.
DELAYED STARTUP
Due to the latest compressor technology, your fridge may take up to 60 seconds to start after being powered up or after the temperature settings are altered.
CORRUGATIONS / PACKING
If you are using your fridge whilst driving on corrugated or rough roads, ensure that your goods are packed in a way that no hard objects are rubbing on the inside of the fridge cabinet. This may permanently damage your fridge.
MOUNTING
You can mount your fridge using the 4 nutserts on the bottom of the fridge. We recommend affixing the supplied 4 rubber feet to absorb shocks in this scenario.
CYCLE TIMES
When your Bushman is running it will operate at 2°C either side of set temperature. For example, with your Bushman set at 0°C the compressor will operate until the fridge reaches –2°C. The compressor will cut back in when the fridge temperature reaches +2°C.
By running 2°C either side of the set temperature the compressor will not cut in and out excessively and this will reduce your power consumption.

Cleaning

INTERNAL CLEANING
Wash the inside of your Bushman with luke warm water and a mild soap. Never use abrasive or corrosive cleaning agents, steel wool or scouring sponges. A sponge, towel, or soft brush is recommended. After cleaning, thoroughly rinse and dry.

Trouble Shooting

Beep / Flashing Light
The Roadie is fitted with a small internal speaker. If your compressor notices an error, after a minute it will start to beep and the blue LED will flash.

NO. OF BEEPS/ FLASHES ERRORS
1 Battery protection cut-out

The voltage is outside the cut-out setting, Refer to VOLTAGE ISSUES below.
2| A) Too many start attempts
After multiple failed attempts to start due to low voltage
B) Fan over current cut-out
The fan loads the electronic unit with more than 0.5 A avg
Refer to VOLTAGE ISSUES below.
3| Motor start error
The rotor is blocked or the differential pressure in the refrigeration system is too high (>5 bar).
Contact BUSHMAN.
4| Minimum motor speed error
Refrigeration system is too heavily loaded. Motor cannot maintain minimum speed approx 1,850 rpm.
Contact BUSHMAN.
5| Thermal cut-out of electronic unit
Refrigeration system too heavily loaded or ambient temperature is high. Electronic unit will run too hot.
Contact BUSHMAN.
6| Thermostat failure
If the NTC thermistor is short-circuit or has no connection. Contact BUSHMAN.

Voltage Issues
Your Bushman needs a minimum 10.9V to start and 9.6V to continue operating.
During startup a load is placed on the power supply and voltage can drop by as much as 2V – 3V, especially if the wiring in insufficient (less than 6mm direct to battery) or if there is a loose connection somewhere.
If this occurs when you try and start your Bushman and the power supply drops under 10.9V it will not start. If this occurs when your Bushman is running and the power supply drops below 9.6V it will stop.
Common 12V Power Supply Issues
WIRING
Often the standard wiring from the car battery to the 12V outlet is too small. A minimum 6mm automotive wiring should be used and the earth should be wired directly back to the battery.
BATTERY
The car battery could be old, undersized or have a dead cell causing too much voltage drop.
CONNECTIONS
The 12V plug, car 12V socket or any of the connections between the fridge and the battery could be faulty or have come loose since installation.
Troubleshooting Flow Chart

  1. USE A DIFFERENT POWER SUPPLY
    Run the fridge using a 240V to 12V adaptor. If not available, use a different outlet with the car running, or in a different car.
    Fridge does not run

  2. CHECK ALL CONNECTIONS
    Check all connections and solder points inside all sockets and plugs. Check your car 12V socket connection by turning on the fridge and wiggling the connections to see if the power light flickers.
    Fridge does not run

  3. CONTACT HEAD OFFICE

Fridge runs
REPAIR CAR WIRING OR BATTERY
Faulty Connection
REPLACE LEAD OR REPAIR CONNECTION

Measurements

BUSHMAN SC15 Roadie Car Fridge - Measurements

Warranty

DP Refrigeration trading as Bushman Fridges ABN 94 615 295 255 (Bushman) warrants, to the original owner, that this product is free from defects in workmanship and material for a period of three years from the purchase date. This warranty shall be limited to repairing or replacing, at Bushman’s option and without charge to the purchaser, defective components. All warranty work shall be performed at a Bushman approved facility. Shipping charges related to returningthe product to the bushman facility are not covered under this warranty. However, this warrantycovers shipping charges related to returning the repaired product to the customer.
This warranty does not apply to damage or wear to the product caused by accident, abuse, misuse, neglect, unauthorized alteration or repair, or if the product was not installed in accordance with Bushman printed installation and operating instructions. To obtain service under this warranty, the defective product must be returned to Bushman in clean condition together with original purchase receipt. Any product repaired or replaced under this warranty will be warranted for the balance of the warranty period with respect to the original purchased product.

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