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SECTION 4 – APPLIANCES AND SYSTEMS
The appliances installed in your motor home
are manufactured by reputable RV appliance
makers and have been tested by independent
laboratories to meet all applicable standards and
codes set for RV appliances.
See
Section 2 - Safety and Precautions
of this
manual for any safety and precautions you need
to take regarding the operation of your
appliances.
REFRIGERATOR
The refrigerator in your coach can operate
from either of two energy sources available to the
motor home:
•
120-Volt AC Electric
•
Propane Gas
To be able to use both types of energy, the
refrigerator does not have a compressor like
household refrigerators. Instead, it uses an
ammonia-water solution for cooling. Basically,
ammonia vapor is distilled from the solution by
heat produced from either propane gas flame or
electrical heat element. The ammonia vapor is
then carried to the finned condenser where it
liquefies. The liquid then flows to an evaporator
where it creates cooling by evaporation. The
ammonia circulates back into the water solution
and the cooling cycle continues.
Leveling
Before operating the refrigerator when the
motor home is stationary, place a small level on
the bottom of the refrigerator and make certain
the unit is level. If over 1/2 of the bubble is inside
the circle in any direction, the coach is level
enough for continuous operation of the
refrigerator while parked.
Normal vehicle leveling to provide comfort
for the occupants is satisfactory for refrigerator
operation.
Basic Operation
Slide the control switches to the operating
positions described and observe the indicator
lights.
NOTICE
To prevent permanent damage to the
refrigerator cooling unit, turn the
refrigerator off if the vehicle will be parked
on an incline of over 3
°
side-to-side or 6
°
front-to-rear (such as steep driveways or
parking lots, etc.) for more than one hour.
Place bubble level in bottom of refrigerator
Bubble must be at least 1/2 inside circle
