GOAL ZERO ALTA 50 Portable Fridge Freezer User Guide
- June 17, 2024
- GOAL ZERO
Table of Contents
- GOAL ZERO ALTA 50 Portable Fridge Freezer
- IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- Get To Know Your Gear
- Getting Started
- USING YOUR ALTA PORTABLE FRIDGE WITH THE GOAL ZERO APP*
- PRODUCT FEATURES
- Settings & Functions
- Cleaning & Storage
- LONG-TERM STORAGE
- Technical Specifications
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Troubleshooting
- FCC Statement
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
GOAL ZERO ALTA 50 Portable Fridge Freezer
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DISCLAIMER
Please read all instructions and caution labels carefully before use to avoid
personal injury and/or damage to the unit and any connected products. Goal
Zero reserves the right to update this document without prior notice. Please
visit www.goalzero.com to find the latest product
information.
- Keep the fridge out of the heat and direct sunlight.
- Keep in a dry place to avoid leaks or electric shock.
- Do not put any electrical devices inside the fridge.
- Do not get the fridge wet or expose it to the rain.
- Do not turn the fridge upside-down to drain it.
- Do not block vents on the fridge.
- Do not allow children to play on or in the fridge.
- Do not use the fridge if you notice smoke, overheating or leaks, etc.
- Use a wet cloth to clean your fridge before use.
- Make sure the voltage is within the proper range for the socket and cable being used.
- The fridge should be unpacked and stand still for more than 6 hours before switching on the power.-
- Keep the refrigerator horizontal when it is on.
- Set the fridge up with room for ventilation (at least 200 mm at the back and 100 mm at the side).
- Please contact Goal Zero for maintenance if your fridge malfunctions.
For assistance with your device in the United States, visit our contact page at www.goalzero.com/contact or call 1-888-794-6250. For assistance with your device outside of the United States, contact the local distributor. If you do not have contact information for the local distributor, contact us in the United States and we will help connect you to the local representative.
Get To Know Your Gear
What’s Included
- Alta 50
- Insulated Cover
- Basket
- 6 mm to fridge DC cable
- 12 V DC Aux plug to 6mm adapter
- AC power supply
- AC US plug cable
- AC EU type-C plug cable
Getting Started
- Plug your fridge into your Yeti Power station or vehicle’s 12 V port.
- Press the power button to turn the fridge on.
- Press the plus and minus buttons to adjust the temperature.
NOTE : Keep the fridge out of the heat and direct sunlight for most efficient performance.
USING YOUR ALTA PORTABLE FRIDGE WITH THE GOAL ZERO APP*
- Download the Goal Zero app from your app store.
- Follow the instructions in the app to adjust settings.
*NOTE: Goal Zero app will be enabled for the Alta portable fridge/freezer by January 2024.
PRODUCT FEATURES
- Durable high efficiency LG compressor*
- Fast cooling, 70° F to 35° F in 30 minutes
- Temperature range: -4° to 68° F, -20° to 20° C
- Eco-friendly refrigerant (R600a)
- Drain Plug
- 3-stage low voltage battery protection
- CFC free and low energy consumption
- LCD control panel for temperature setting
- Dual sided power input for optimal placement**
*LG is a registered trademark of LG and this product is not endorsed or sponsored by LG.
NOTE : If two power sources are plugged in at the same time, the fridge will default to the power source input closest to the control panel.
Settings & Functions
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Power Source: Connected with 12/24 V DC or AC 100/240 V
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Power On/Off: Press to turn the unit on/off
Temperature Setting: Press until the number on the control panel begins flashing. Then use the same buttons to adjust the temperature.- Short Press: Adjust one degree at a time
- Long Press: Quickly adjust to desired temperature
Three seconds after the button has been released the temperature will be set.
(Note: The temperature displayed is the current temperature inside the
fridge and the number will change as the fridge adjusts to the new temperature
you selected).
Cooling Mode Control: Press to select cooling mode. Use ECO mode for enhanced
efficiency.
Battery Protection Mode: Press to cycle through settings. You can select Low,
Medium, or High mode. The default setting is High. Use this mode when the
fridge is plugged into your vehicle’s 12 V port. The fridge will still work
when the vehicle’s engine is off. If the fridge is powered by a Yeti 200X or
500X power station, we recommend setting it to Low protection mode. If you see
the F1 error message, it means you need to adjust the mode from High to Medium
or Low.
CAUTION : This will drain your vehicle’s battery and could prevent your vehicle from starting.
- Internal Light: Press to turn on the internal light. This light will automatically turn off after three minutes.
- Temperature Unit Selection : Press to switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius.
Cleaning & Storage
CLEANING
- Unplug the fridge before cleaning.
- Remove the drain plug to drain any remaining liquid.
- Use a damp cloth to clean the fridge interior and exterior occasionally.
- Never clean the fridge under running water or in dish water.
- Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or hard objects during cleaning as these can damage the fridge’s interior.
- Make sure that the air inlet and outlet vents on the fridge are free of any dust and dirt, so that heat can be released and the fridge is not damaged.
LONG-TERM STORAGE
- Turn off the power and unplug the power cable.
- Remove the items stored in the refrigerator.
- Absorb all the water in the fridge with a dry cloth.
- Place the fridge upright in a cool dry place.
Technical Specifications
*For warranty terms, conditions, and registration go to www.goalzero.com/warranty
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why isn’t the refrigerator working?
Possible reasons:- Malfunctioning power supply
- The plug and socket are not connected well
- The fuse has been blown
- The fridge is not on
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Why is food frozen?
The fridge can be used as a freezer if you have the temperature set low enough. If you don’t want to use the freezer function, raise the temperature.- Recommended temperature setting for Fridge: 35° F
- Recommended temperature setting for Freezer: 0° F
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Why do I hear a flowing water sound inside the refrigerator?
This is the sound of the refrigerant or the compressor and is normal. -
Why are there water drops around the refrigerator casing or door gap?
This is condensation and is not a cause for concern.
Troubleshooting
GOAL ZERO HEADQUARTERS
- Draper, UT 84020
- 1-888-794-6250
- goalzero.com
- Designed in the U.S.A.
- Made in China
- Alta is a trademark of Goal Zero.
Declaration of Conformity Hereby, Goal Zero LLC declares that the product type
Alta 50 or Alta 80 is in compliance with Directives Example Directives:
2014/35/EU & 2014/30/EU & 2011/65/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of
conformity is available at the following internet address:
https://www.goalzero.com/pages/user-guides
Manufacturer: Goal Zero LLC
- EU Authorized Representative: Comply Express Unipessoal Limitada, StartUp Madeira – EV141, Campus da Penteada, 9020-105 Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
- UK Authorized Representative : Comply Express Ltd., Unit C2, Coalport House, Stafford Park 1, Telford, TF3 3BD, UK
The following importer is the responsible party. Company Name: Jabberkat
Distribution Inc, 3-75 Saltsman Drive, Cambridge, ON N3H 4R7,
519-404-7362
CAN ICES-3 (A) / NMB-3 (B) This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003. (Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B conforme à la norme
NMB-003 du Canada). This device contains licence-exempt
transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic
Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause interference.
- This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
This equipment complies with IC exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment shall be installed and operated with minimum distance 10cm between the radiator & body. Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition IC définies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec une distance minimale de 10cm entre le radiateur et la carrosserie.
FCC Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.
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