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If you use compressed air for the test:
- The pressure at the gas valve of the refrigerator must not be more than 3.5 kPa.
- If the air pressure is more than 3.5 kPa, remove the gas supply line from the bulkhead fitting of the refrigerator before the test.
- If the air pressure is equal to or less than 3.5 kPa, close the gas valve of the refrigerator before the test.
Troubleshooting Refrigerator Problems
If you unable to correct your refrigerator problem after using this guide, see your dealer or an authorized Thetford Service
Center.
Problem
The refrigerator does not operate on AC.
The refrigerator does not operate on LP gas.
The refrigerator does not operate on DC.
The refrigerator does not cool correctly on AC, DC,
or LP gas.
Excessive frost collects in the freezer or on the
fins in the refrigerator compartment.
Corrective Action
Check:
- That the refrigerator is plugged in.
- That the thermostat is turned to setting numbers 2-5. Setting number 1 is
in OFF position in AC operation.
- That the selector switch is in the AC position.
Check:
- That the LP gas supply line is purged.
- That the LP gas tank(s) is not empty.
- That the valve of the LP gas tank(s) is open.
- That the LP gas is at the correct pressure.
- That the manual shut off valve of the refrigerator is open.
- That the selector switch is in the LP gas position.
Check:
- That the battery charging equipment of the vehicle is operational.
- That the AC/DC converter is operational (if applicable).
- That the DC connection to the refrigerator is tight.
- That the selector switch is in the DC position.
- See your dealer or authorized Thetford Service Center.
Check:
- That the refrigerator vents are unobstructed and remove any obstructions.
- That the vehicle is level within 3° from side-to-side and 6° from front-to-
back.
Check:
- That all food storage containers in the refrigerator are sealed.
- That you open the refrigerator door only when necessary.
- That the door gasket seals correctly.
- That the refrigerator and freezer are defrosted.
Operation Check
The installer must make sure that the refrigerator is operating correctly. To determine if the refrigerator is operating correctly, refer to
the “Operating the Refrigerator Controls” section of the Owner’s Manual.
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