Thor Motor Coach Class A Gas, Appliance And Entertainment Manual

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T H O R M O T O R C O A C H | M A D E T O F I T
Gas/Electric Refrigerator Operation
K I T C H E N A N D A P P L I A N C E S
NOTICE NOTICE
Powering a refrigerator with an inverter can draw a significant amount of energy from the house
battery(ies) and should only be used for short periods of time.
The refrigerator cooling system is under pressure. Do not try to repair or to recharge a defective
cooling system. Repairs must be done by a qualified RV service technician only.
At regular intervals, make sure that the refrigerator flue, the burner, the vent areas, and the
ventilation air pathway between the vents are completely free from any flammable materials or
blockages.
After a period of storage, it is especially important to check these areas blockages made by
insects or animals.
WARNING WARNING
DO NOT operate the gas/electric type refrigerator on LP while the vehicle is in motion or refueling.
Turn off the LP gas supply at the tank before and during travel.
Be sure the igniter of the refrigerator remains disabled while the motorhome is traveling or
refueling.
TO DISABLE THE IGNITER, FOLLOW EITHER OF THESE METHODS:
1. Turn the front panel seletor switch to OFF. Doing so will turn off the entire refrigerator.
2.
Turn the selector switch to AUTO. With the LP gas supply valve closed at the tank, the
refrigerator will operate on 120 volts AC. Ensure there is 120 volts AC available, either from the
on-board generator or an on-board inverter (main battery switch must be ON).
DANGER DANGER
The refrigerator is made to operate within 3º off level side-to-side and 6º off level front-to-back.
Operating the refrigerator at more than these limits can cause damage to the cooling system and
create a risk of personal injury or property damage.
When parked, make sure the vehicle is level before operating the refrigerator. Off-level during travel
usually does not effect refrigerator performance.
CAUTION CAUTION
NOTE: For care and maintenance instructions for your residential-type refrigerator, refer to the manufacturer’s
instructions included with your TMC Owner’s Packet.