9. TESTING LP GAS SAFETY SHUTOFF

The gas safety shutoff must be tested after the refrigerator is connected to LP gas supply.

To test the gas safety shutoff, proceed as follows:

A.Start the refrigerator according to the instructions for LP Gas Operation. See "Section C. Operation Instruc- tions."

B.Check that the gas flame is lit. Allow it to burn a few minutes to ensure a full, stable flame.

C.Turn the gas safety valve (B, FIG. 8) to the "OFF" position. Within 1-2 minutes the gas safety device within the valve should automatically close. An audible "click" from the valve may be heard.

D.Turn the gas safety valve to the "HIGH" position (B, FIG. 8).

E.Without pushing in the knob (B, FIG. 8) of the gas safety device, apply a commercial leak detection solution to the burner jet. No bubbles should appear. Bubbles indicate a gas leak and the safety valve must be replaced by a qualified serviceman.

F.Rinse the burner jet with water. Light the burner and allow it to burn for five minutes.

10.120 VOLT AC ELECTRICAL

CONNECTION

The refrigerator is equipped with a three-prong (grounded) plug for protection against shock hazards, and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle. DO NOT cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug. The power cord should be routed to avoid direct contact with the burner cover, fuel cover or manual gas shutoff valve knob.

11. 12 VOLT DC CONNECTION

The 125 watt heating element operates the cooling unit when the refrigerator is connected to the battery of the vehicle. It has a current rating of about 10.5 amps; there- fore, the wiring from the battery to the refrigerator must be of heavy enough gauge to carry this load satisfactorily without undue voltage drop. To ensure this, the minimum size of wire to be used is 14 A.W.G. The terminal block for connecting the 12V supply cable to the battery is posi- tioned at the lower left-hand corner of the rear side (G, FIG. 8). From this terminal, the connection to the battery should be made using ring-type clamps with tightening bolts to ensure good contact with the battery terminals. Polarity is not important, therefore it does not matter which wire leads to which battery terminal.

DO NOT connect lights or any other electrical compo- nents to the same circuit that is used by the refrigera- tor.

IMPORTANT:

To prevent the refrigerator from being left on and draining the battery when the vehicle's engine is not running and charging the battery, it is recom- mended that an automatic cutout relay be installed between the battery and the refrigerator toggle switch so that the refrigerator will not draw current when the vehicle ignition is switched off. Alterna- tively, a suitable plug and receptacle should be installed in the 12V supply line so that the refrig- erator can be disconnected from the supply, as necessary.

FUSE

A 12 amp (continuous rating) fuse should be incorporated in the wiring of the DC supply, as near to the battery as possible. The fuse must be in the side of the wiring which is not connected to the chassis. For example, if the vehicle has a negative ground, the fuse must be in the positive side of the wiring.

12. CHANGING DOOR HINGES FROM ONE SIDE TO THE OTHER

If required, the door hinges can be moved to the opposite side. Reverse the door hang in the following way:

A.Unscrew the upper hinge pin, taking care not to lose the set of washers and bushings.

B.Lift the door from the lower hinge pin. If decorative door panel is to be installed, proceed to Step 13.

C.Unscrew the pin and mount it on the opposite side hinge.

D.Unscrew the travel catch and mount it on the opposite side.

E.Change the cover plate and travel lock plate in top of door frame to opposite side. Use a screwdriver to press down on one edge of the cover plate. The opposite edge will rise above the frame. Use a knife blade under the raised edge to pop it out. See FIG. 7.

Use needle-nosed pliers to carefully lift lock plate out of door frame. See FIG. 7.

FIG. 7

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RM2191 & RM2193 specifications

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