In a caravan on tow, the usual continuous rolling and pitching motion, even on long hill climbs, will not normally cause the operation of the cooling unit to be affected unduly, but when the caravan is at rest for more than about half an hour, a list of more than about 3º in any direction may interfere with the operation. (Note: 3º corresponds to about 50 mm at the end of a
When the caravan is to be at rest for a period, with the refrigerator operating, the caravan should be levelled, in both directions, so that the refrigerator is level. This can be checked with a small spirit level placed on the
15. GAS PRESSURE
Before using the refrigerator on bottled gas check that the types of gas pressure regulator that you intend to use are compatible with the size of burner jet and gas control valve fitted to the refrigerator.
16. STARTING THE REFRIGERATOR (see fig. 14)
Before using your refrigerator for the first time, it is advisable to wash the interior and its accessoiries as described later under 'Cleaning'.
The bottled gas equipment includes a Piezo crystal lighting device which creates a spark over the burner when the button (5) is pushed in fully. No batteries or flints are required to operate this lighter.
Before starting the refrigerator, always check that the alternative method of operation is 'off' as the refrigerator should not be operated by both means at the same time. If the caravan is to be stationary for a period, check that the refrigerator is level.
When turning the gas control knob (4) from one position to another, the knob must first be pushed in.
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Fig. 14
Lighting the Burner
1.Ensure that gas is available from the bottle and turn on any taps in the supply line to the refrigerator.
2.Open the refrigerator door to give easier access to the gas controls.
3.Turn the gas control knob (4) to the maximum position (No. 3) then press in this knob for about 5 to 10 seconds to clear air from the pipeline. (When starting initially, or after changing a gas bottle, it may be necessary to press in the knob for a longer period to clear all the air from the pipes).
4.Still pressing in the knob (4), push in the button (5), which operates the Piezo igniter, several times in quick succession until the burner lights. Continue to press in the gas control knob (4) for a further 15 seconds to allow time for the thermocouple tip (over the burner) to heat up.
5.Release the gas control knob then check that the burner is alight by looking in the flame control tube. If the burner has not lit, repeat the lighting procedure.
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Lighting the Burner (Models with Electronic Igniter)
For models fitted with the electronic ignition system follow Item 16 up to point 2 then proceed as follows:-
3.Switch on the electronic igniter switch (5) by pushing in the
4.Turn the gas control knob (4) to the maximum position (No. 3) then press in this knob and keep it held in.
5.When the burner lights, the neon light in the switch will stop flashing and go out. When this happens, keep the knob (4) held in for a further 15 seconds dir the thermocouple over the burner to heat up, then release the button. If the light in the switch starts flashing again, it indicates that the flame has gone out. In this case, repeat operation No. 5.
6.When the burner has lit, leave the igniter switch in the 'On' position. If the flame goes out, due to a gust of wind for instance, the igniter will then immediately start sparking and
Note: If the burner does not
Emergency Lighting Procedure for Gas Burner
Although the electronic igniter is primarily designed for connection to a 12V car battery, it will operate from a 9V dry cell. If the recommended car battery connection is not available, the burner can be lit by using a type PP3, PP7, PP9, or equivalent battery, as used for radios, etc. If using this method, '+' and
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