PERFORMANCE
The BUSHMAN refrigerator has been thoroughly tested alongside a host of others at the
Australian Defence Industries Laboratories in conditions ranging up to 55C with all results
being published in the September 01,issue 31 & December 05, issue 87 of 4WD Monthly.
- The only machine to have equal best AMP draw coupled with the ability to maintain proper
refrigeration temperatures throughout the duration of testing was BUSHMAN.
LOW CURRENT DRAW
- With the refrigerator set @ -4C with an ambient temperature of +24C the BUSHMAN uses
a mere 16amp hours per day.
DIGITAL THERMOSTAT
This type of thermostat offers (3) three huge advantages over the old fashioned style of
mechanical thermostat.-
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The LED constantly displays the inside temperature.This gives the user the ability
to properly monitor and manage performance without having to open the refrigerator
which will result in a loss of temperature. Any loss of temperature means
longer run time for the compressor which is consuming valuable energy.
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The digital thermostat allows the user to set the fridge in a range of + 10C to - 22C by
1 C incriments. A differential of around 2C either side of the set temperature
eliminates compressor hunting. This allows for far more efficient management
of that valuable energy.
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Mechanical thermostats are a type of pressure switch and are therefore sensitive
to both cold and heat. This means that as the temperature of the day changes,
the setting on the dial or knob may need to be adjusted to be able to maintain
a constant temperature inside the cabinet. A digital control does not
suffer from this problem. You simply set it and forget it.
REFRIGERANT
- As
everyone would now be aware the older refrigerant known as "Freon" or
"R12" has been classified as ozone depleting and is gradually being
phased out. Bushman uses "R134A" refrigerant
FAN UNIT
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A fan unit has been installed to allow for efficient cooling of both the condenser
and compressor.
GD30 FDC ACC 12V COMPRESSOR
The GD30FDC compressor is designed to operate silently, efficiently and reliably even
with an incline of 30 degrees, and works with the environmentally friendly refrigerant R134a.
It's design is based on ACC's 'D' series, which has been successfully presented in the
market since 1984, with sales of 15 million units.
- Protections- Battery protection, Fan over current, Starting failure, Compressor
overload, Electronic overheat.
- Start and overload protection if compressor doesn't operate
at set speed. In this instance the compressor will enter a cycle
where it will attempt to start at approximately every 60 seconds.
(Note: This can be caused by the wiring which provides power to
the fridge being faulty or substandard) Minimum 6mm should be
used.
- Electronic driver overheat: if the temperature of the control's
electronic components becomes too high, an internal sensor will
stop the unit.
- Battery protection to prevent excessive discharge. The unit is designed
to cut out if battery output falls between 10-11V. Cut In/ Cut Out voltages can be
varied upon request to suit customer needs.
- Extremely silent, smooth and efficient operation with the ability to continue
operating even when out of level.
