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1. Turn off the gas supply at the main tank.
2. Turn the refrigerator’s mode selector to "OFF".
3. Remove the refrigerator’s system cover located on the left front of the refrigerator by

removing 5 retaining screws.

4. Remove 5 retaining screws securing the refrigerator to the enclosure.
5. Remove the drawer directly above the refrigerator.
6. Turn the manual shut-off valve located on top of the refrigerator to "OFF". See Figure 4.
7. Disconnect the vehicle’s 12 volt DC supply wires from the refrigerator’s terminal block

(Figure 1).

8. Disconnect the LP gas supply line from the refrigerator’s manual shut-off valve. See

Figure 4.

CAUTION: To prevent gas leaks and damage to the gas supply lines and fittings,

use two wrenches when connecting or disconnecting gas fittings.

9. Disconnect the refrigerator’s AC power cord from the wall receptacle.

10. Open the cabinet door to the left of the refrigerator. Remove the access panel at the rear

of the cabinet. This will allow access to the refrigerator’s vent-air intake and exhaust piping.

Note: Observe the routing of the existing flexible piping. It will be necessary to

duplicate this configuration with the replacement tube.

11. Remove the phillips head screw and retaining washer which secure the vent-air

exhaust and intake flexible vent piping to the vent terminal housing. See Figure 5.

12. Remove both the intake and exhaust vent piping from the vent terminal housing.

Care must be taken not to damage the "O" ring seals when removing the piping.

13. Remove right dinette assembly cover panel to access the refrigerator retaining bracket.

Reference "Right Dinette Assembly Cover Panel Removal" in the Interior Section

14. Loosen and remove the refrigerator’s retaining screws at rear base of the refrigerator.

15. Position the flexible vent-air intake and exhaust piping to remove the refrigerator from

its enclosure.

Retaining

Washer

Intake Pipe

Exhaust Pipe

(Isolated)

Phillips Head

Screw

Figure 5 - Vent Terminal Housing

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Summary of Contents for 3163G

Page 1: ...in the gas mode should operate their refrigerator on AC or DC until the upgrade kit is installed All product upgrades are to be completed by an authorized dealer or service center The refrigerator mod...

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Page 3: ...Figure 1 Before Upgrade Figure 2 After Upgrade 1...

Page 4: ...ex Head Driver 1 Volt Ohmmeter 1 7 16 Open End Wrench 1 1 2 Open End Wrench 1 5 8 Open End Wrench 1 Manometer 1 3 8 Power Drill 1 3 32 Drill Bit 1 1 16 Drill Bit Specifications Installation of the upg...

Page 5: ...ove the monitor panel located directly above the refrigerator by removing 6 retaining screws CAUTION It is not necessary to disconnect wiring from the monitor panel Pull panel forward and away from th...

Page 6: ...ches when connecting or disconnecting gas fittings 12 Remove the three 3 screws securing the vent cover to the vehicle s exterior surface See Figure 3 13 Remove the two 2 screws securing the inner dis...

Page 7: ...the refrigerator Remove the access panel at the rear of the cabinet This will allow access to the refrigerator s vent air intake and exhaust piping Note Observe the routing of the existing flexible p...

Page 8: ...st removed 4 Install the orifice received Red Dot with the upgrade kit by reversing the above procedures CAUTION Do not over tighten the orifice or the burner tube connections Over tightening these co...

Page 9: ...st be ordered Call 1 800 543 1219 to place order 11 Re attach the burner box to the cooling unit Insure the gasket remains around the flange of the burner box Burner Shield Installation Rialta and Eur...

Page 10: ...ng a phillips screwdriver remove the screw securing the single 45 terminal Remove and discard the terminal Attach the supplied double 45 spade terminal with the screw just removed 3 Re attach the whit...

Page 11: ...Connect the 3 pigtail to the 1 amp fuse holder Connect the remaining end to the 12 volt DC terminal of the terminal block Modify Wiring of the Refrigerator Electrical Circuit Reference Figures 1 2 11...

Page 12: ...e two fan wires are not constricted in any way 4 Insert the two 1 1 4 screws provided with this kit through the clearance holes of the fan assembly A and into the pilot holes in the mounting support b...

Page 13: ...drilled in Step 2 5 Insert the two 6 x 3 8 screws provided with the kit through the clearance holes of the thermostat and into the pilot holes in the cooling units condenser fins 6 Tighten screws to...

Page 14: ...the Ohmmeter in the Ohms mode Connect the ohmmeter leads to the AC input terminals on the terminal block 5 With the thermostat in the start position the ohmmeter should measure an open circuit in all...

Page 15: ...follows Exhaust Pipe This pipe is insulated and connects to the flue tube of the cooling unit Route and connect to the bottom opening of the vent terminal housing Intake Pipe This pipe is not insulate...

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