POWERING WITH GAS
Selecting gas in auto mode
The system will operate if;
- Mains voltage is unavailable.
- The vehicles engine is not running.
Once mains voltage (230V) is available or the vehicle’s engine is running,
the system will switch to the available energy source that has the highest
priority if the fridge is in auto mode.
If the refrigerator switches from 12V DC to gas operation when in auto
mode, the system will wait for about 15 minutes before ingniting the gas.
During this time however, the gas indicator light will come on. This delay is
built in to avoid it switching to gas operation whenever you stop to refuel
your vehicle. You can cancel the delay by immediately switching the
refrigerator off and on again.
If the system selects gas operation, the ignition will be activated
automatically. The gas will flow to the burner and be lit by the electric
ignition. If the flame goes out, the gas will immediately be lit again.
Selecting gas operation manually
If the flame cannot be lit within 30 seconds, the gas supply will stop and gas
mode will be switched off. The LED will start flashing every second and an
error code is shown in the LCD display.
Gas mode can be reset only if the refrigerator is switched off. If you switch
the refrigerator on again and the gas mode is still not working, the LED of
the manual gas mode will flash to indicate that gas is unavailable and an
error code is shown in the LCD display.
Important! It is prohibited to use gas to power the refrigerator while you
are driving. If a road accident results in fire, there is a danger of explosion. It
is prohibited to use gas to power the refrigerator in the vicinity of petrol
stations. If it takes longer than 15 minutes to refuel your vehicle, you
should switch the refrigerator off using the main switch (A).
Switching off the refrigerator
- Push the main switch (A).
- The blue LED will go out.
- The refrigerator is now completely switched off.
Travel Catch
Ensure that this is engaged whilst the vehicle is
in motion.
The travel catch at the top of the door can be set
in two positions. In one position, the door is held
tightly shut and in the other, it is held slightly ajar
so the fridge can be aired when not in use.
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