tem not only supplies power to the refrigerator, but to other DC components in the vehicle.
DC electric operation is not as efficient as LP Gas or AC electric operation, and should therefore be used only when the other modes are unavailable (for example; while in transit - 4 to 6 hours). Reminder, before using the DC electric mode, the refrigerator must be cooled using either gas or electric.
High Humidity - Storage Switch Models 482,3 & 462,3 Only
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The models 482,3 and 462,3 are equipped with a heater that prevents moisture from forming on the center divider between the freezer and the fresh food compartment doors. The heater is activated by turn- ing the NORMAL
When your RV is being stored for the winter, the High Humidity - Storage switch should be placed in the STORAGE (light off) position and
Interior Light-Models 482,3 & 462,3 Only
The interior light is located at the top of the fresh food compartment. The light will turn on when the fresh food compartment door is opened and off when the door is closed. Power to the light is activated when the NORMAL
To replace the light bulb, disconnect the 12 volt DC from the refrigerator from the rear of the refrigerator. Remove the light cover by sliding it towards the front to gain access to the bulb.
CAUTION: Do not replace with a bulb of higher wattage. Higher wattage bulbs can damage the interior surface of the fresh food compartment.
Remove the bulb from its bracket. Replace the bulb with a GE
Information Regarding Battery Drain
A 12 volt DC source is required for the gas mode and the DC electric mode of operations. For the gas operation, the DC power source supplies volt- age for the electronic ignition. The current draw is less than 30 milliamps. For models 482,3 and 462,3, if the HIGH HUMIDITY (MOISTURE RE- DUCTION HEATER) and the interior light were left on, the total DC current draw would be 900 mil- liamps (.9 amps). This indicates that the drain on the battery is very low and has little effect on "bat- tery run down" unless the battery is left connected for long periods of time without recharging.
During AC electric operation there is no battery cur- rent drain, unless the interior light or moisture reduc- tion heater (HIGH HUMIDITY) is energized (models 482,3 and 462,3).
For the DC electric operation, the DC power source supplies voltage for the cartridge heating element. For models 443 and 453, the DC electric operation draws approximately 9 amps at 12 volt DC. For mod- els 483 and 463, the DC electric operation draws ap- proximately 14 amps at 12 volt DC. If the battery charging means is lost during DC operation, for in- stance during short stops, the refrigerator could be switched to Gas, AC (if connected) or to the Standby switch position until the charging means is
The DC voltage should be checked while operating in the DC mode. The voltage at the refrigerator should never drop below 11.5 volts.
During periods when the refrigerator is not used (seasonal storage, etc.) the NORMAL OPERATION-
Operation in Transit
While the refrigerator should be level when the ve- hicle is stopped, performance during transit is not normally affected.
Refrigerator Storage Volume
Models | 482,3 | 462,3 |
Storage Volume | 7.5 cu. ft. | 5.9 cu. ft |
Models | 442,3 | 452,3 |
Storage Volume | 3.1 cu.ft. | 4.3 cu. ft. |
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