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SECTION D
SECTION D
SECTION D
SECTION D
SECTION D..... MAINTENANCE & SER
MAINTENANCE & SER
MAINTENANCE & SER
MAINTENANCE & SER
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE
VICE
VICE
VICE
VICE
TIPS FOR THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN
The User should be aware of service that must be done on a regular schedule to keep the refrigerator
The User should be aware of service that must be done on a regular schedule to keep the refrigerator
The User should be aware of service that must be done on a regular schedule to keep the refrigerator
The User should be aware of service that must be done on a regular schedule to keep the refrigerator
The User should be aware of service that must be done on a regular schedule to keep the refrigerator
operating properly. The service should only be performed by a qualified technician.
operating properly. The service should only be performed by a qualified technician.
operating properly. The service should only be performed by a qualified technician.
operating properly. The service should only be performed by a qualified technician.
operating properly. The service should only be performed by a qualified technician.
C. Check the AES control system by connecting/discon-
necting 120 volt AC power, start/stop the engine, etc.
Compare the operation with the operation described in
Section C. Operation Instructions
.
D. The LP gas pressure should be checked and the main
regulator readjusted if pressure is incorrect. The cor-
rect operating pressure is 11 inches of water column.
The correct place to take the LP gas pressure is at the
test port just ahead of the burner jet. (See FIG. 16)
E. Inspect the flue baffle. It should be reasonably clean
and free of soot. Heavy soot formation indicates im-
proper functioning of the burner. The flue and burner
both require cleaning in the following manner:
1) Unplug the refrigerator power cord from the 120 volt
AC outlet (see FIG. 13).
2) Disconnect or shut off the 12 volt power to the
refrigerator.
3) Turn manual shutoff valve to OFF. (See FIG's. 12 &
16).
4) Remove cover from the burner housing. (See FIG.
12).
5) Disconnect the wire from the high voltage electrode.
6) Remove the burner mounting screws and remove
the burner assembly.
7) Lift out the wire and spiral baffle. Clean the flue from
the top using a flue brush. Blowing compressed air
into the flue will not properly clan soot and scale out
of the flue tube. Replace spiral baffle and flue cap.
8) Clean burner tube with a brush. Blow out burner with
compressed air.
9) Before removing burner jet, clean burner area of
soot and scale that fell out of flue tube. Remove the
burner jet. Soak the jet in wood alcohol and blow it
out with compressed air. Reinstall and tighten burner
jet.
DO NOT
DO NOT
DO NOT
DO NOT
DO NOT use a wire or pin when cleaning the burner
use a wire or pin when cleaning the burner
use a wire or pin when cleaning the burner
use a wire or pin when cleaning the burner
use a wire or pin when cleaning the burner
jet as damage can occur to the precision opening.
jet as damage can occur to the precision opening.
jet as damage can occur to the precision opening.
jet as damage can occur to the precision opening.
jet as damage can occur to the precision opening.
This can cause damage to the refrigerator or create
This can cause damage to the refrigerator or create
This can cause damage to the refrigerator or create
This can cause damage to the refrigerator or create
This can cause damage to the refrigerator or create
a fire hazard
a fire hazard
a fire hazard
a fire hazard
a fire hazard.
1.
1.
1.
1.
1. REFRIGERATOR REMOVAL
REFRIGERATOR REMOVAL
REFRIGERATOR REMOVAL
REFRIGERATOR REMOVAL
REFRIGERATOR REMOVAL
Before working on the refrigerator, make sure the AC
voltage and DC voltage leads are disconnected. Shut off
the gas supply. Disconnect the gas supply line. Cap the
gas supply line, loosen the screws anchoring the refrigera-
tor to the enclosure and slide the refrigerator out of the
compartment.
Replacement is the reverse of removal. Check all connec-
tions for gas leaks. Refer to
Section A, Item 1 to 12 of
Installation Instructions
.
2.
2.
2.
2.
2. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
To keep your Dometic refrigerator operating efficiently and
safely, periodic inspection and cleaning of several compo-
nents once or twice a year is recommended.
A. It is important to keep the area at the back of the
refrigerator clean. Check the lower vent, upper vent
and area between these openings for any obstructions
such as bird/insect nests, spider webs, etc. Clean the
coils on the back of the refrigerator. Use a soft bristled
brush to dust off the coils.
It is important to keep the refrigerator area free
It is important to keep the refrigerator area free
It is important to keep the refrigerator area free
It is important to keep the refrigerator area free
It is important to keep the refrigerator area free
from combustible material, gasoline and other flam-
from combustible material, gasoline and other flam-
from combustible material, gasoline and other flam-
from combustible material, gasoline and other flam-
from combustible material, gasoline and other flam-
mable vapors or liquids.
mable vapors or liquids.
mable vapors or liquids.
mable vapors or liquids.
mable vapors or liquids.
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE: The following maintenance is required once or
twice a year, but should only be done by a qualified
serviceman who is familiar with LP gas systems and
refrigerators.
B. Check all connections in the LP gas system (at the back
of the refrigerator) for gas leaks. The LP gas supply
must be turned on. Apply a noncorrosive bubble solu-
tion to all LP gas connections. The appearance of
bubbles indicates a leak and should be repaired imme-
diately by a QUALIFIED SERVICEMAN WHO IS FA-
MILIAR WITH LP GAS SYSTEMS AND REFRIGERA-
TORS.
DO NOT USE A FLAME
DO NOT USE A FLAME
DO NOT USE A FLAME
DO NOT USE A FLAME
DO NOT USE A FLAME
TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS.
TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS.
TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS.
TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS.
TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS.
