Monaco Executive 2001, Owner'S Manual

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use as a recreational vehicle is designed to offer. The recreational vehicle refrig-
erator uses a combination of fluids and gas for refrigeration: ammonia, water,
sodium chromate and hydrogen gas. This combination is put into a pressurized
cooling unit at approximately 350 psi. It is heated to a gaseous state, which then
rises to the top of the cooling unit into a condenser where it forms droplets as it
cools. As the vapor condenses it will “extract or absorb” heat out from the
inside of the refrigerator. Using gravity, the droplets return through the absorber
coils to the absorber vessel to start the process again. The cooling unit has spe-
cific guidelines that need to be followed for proper operation and to insure
longevity. The refrigerator should provide years of trouble-free service as long
as the guidelines are followed.
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The motorhome refrigerator operates from either LP-Gas or 120 Volt AC
electric. The controls are electronic and require the DCV to be no higher than
15.4 Volt DC, or no lower than 10.5 Volt DC. The AC voltage limits are 132
Volt AC maximum and 108 Volt AC minimum. The refrigerator (from front
view) needs to be leveled within three degrees side to side, and six degrees
front to back. Using a torpedo or bulls eye (fence post) level, place the level
onto the freezer plate. The level should be within the circle by a half of a
bubble. Generally, this is within comfortable living conditions for most people.
The heat source for the cooling unit is supplied by an electric heating element
or an LP-Gas flame. The heat source, which is calibrated in BTU’s (British
Thermal Units), is concentrated to a specific area of the cooling unit. Operating
the refrigerator in an “off level” condition will separate the sodium chromate
and crystallize from the heat source. This blocks the recirculation action of the
cooling unit, which can cause accumulative and irreparable damage.
The LP side of the refrigerator needs to be serviced yearly depending on use.
The LP-Gas pressure should be checked as well. Over time, the BTU rating can
change affecting the refrigerator’s performance. Ambient air temperature and
humidity can also affect its performance and function. LP-Gas operation at an
altitude higher than 5,500 feet lowers the BTU rating, which affects the
refrigerator’s performance. If possible, switch mode operation to 120 Volt AC
electric while at a higher altitude.
WARNING: Do not use the refrigerator if there is an ammonia smell
inside or outside of the refrigerator, or if a yellowish substance
appears inside or in the outside access compartment. This can be an
indication of a refrigerant leak. Contact an authorized repair facility.
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• If possible, cool items before putting them into the refrigerator.
• Keep the door shut. Think about what you want before opening the door.
• Allow the refrigerator 24 hours of operation before actual use to help it get
a “head start” with the refrigeration process.
• Open a box of baking soda to absorb food odors. Wipe up any spilled soda.
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