While running the fridge overnight on AC power helps in starting the fridge on propane, the "foot pump" method may get your fridge operating immediately. I use a foot pump, connected to the fridge drain tube, to pump air into the fridge's combustion chamber while pressing the ignitor button. This method helps with combustion by putting more air into the chamber than is possible with the fridge's air pump. Works first time, every time for me!
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---- Original Message ----- From: "Jeffrey Earl" <jefferrata@YAHOO.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2003 11:34 AM Subject: How can I get the stove/fridge to work 1st time user HELP PLEASE
| | Start by running the fridge several hours, even | overnight, on 120VAC shore power, to pre-chill the | system and get the circulation going. Then follow the | PDF Owner's Manual which I have pmailed you separately | for the proper lighting procedure. | |
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