Date:         Fri, 1 Sep 2000 07:28:11 -0700
Reply-To:     Bill Davidson <wdavidson@THEGRID.NET>
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From:         Bill Davidson <wdavidson@THEGRID.NET>
Subject:      Re: Dometic in an ASI
Comments: To: Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe <matandded@NETWAY.COM>
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> Is the fridge in propane mode meant to only operate with the thermostat
> at 0?

Of course not... thermostats are just like the thermostat in your home
fridge or heater for that matter... they're meant to be turned up and
down..... why would you want to leave it on 0 when the fridge can barely
keep up with a really not day turned to max???

I can get my fridge to light if I preheat it on 12V.  Once lit I
> habe the following problem: after hours of warming up with the
> thermostat at 0, the flame goes out every time I turn up the thermo?
> Any ideas.

When a fridge lights, but won't stay lit the thermocouple would be
suspect... but if it goes out just when you turn the thermostat up then
perhaps the thermostat is implicated....

On the other hand if it only goes out when you turn it up the problem could
be with the fuel / air mixture... perhaps not enought air (have you cleaned
the air vent tubes and the burner box?) .... or perhaps a
sputttering/clogged fuel jet.... have you taken it out and tried to blow it
out????... but don't stick a pin in there!

Of course, you could also try to find a good Dometic repair shop too.

Good Luck,
Bill

>
> Matt & Nise
>
> 81 ASI Riviera "Skippy 2"
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