Date:         Tue, 24 Nov 1998 17:40:44 -0800
Reply-To:     Davidson <wdavidson@JPS.NET>
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From:         Davidson <wdavidson@JPS.NET>
Subject:      Re: 88 Westie: Problematic Fridge
Comments: To: Chris Paquette <cp@IX.NETCOM.COM>, vanagon@VANAGON.COM
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Hie Chris,
Answers below:

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> From: Chris Paquette <cp@IX.NETCOM.COM>
> To: vanagon@VANAGON.COM
> Subject: 88 Westie: Problematic Fridge
> Date: Tuesday, November 24, 1998 5:15 PM
>
> Before anyone gets annoyed, yes, I did go through the archives and found
a
> couple of suggestions on how to get the fridge lit - I could use some
more
> tips, though.
>
> What I've tried:
>
> - Followed the instructions printed on the fridge
> - Lit the burners on the stove to get the propane flowing (stove lit,
fridge
> didn't)
> - Made sure the condensation drain thing under the fridge was drained
> - Blew into same to clear "dead air" per archive article
> - Read through the Dometic manual that was forwarded in .PDF format by a
> listee for other tips
> - Rubbed two chicken bones together, voodoo style, while chanting and
> thinking good thoughts
>
> Results: nada.
>
> Questions:
>
> According to the manual, there is a light on the battery/water level
> indicator panel that lights up when the propane burner in the fridge is
> working and lit.  Am I right in saying that the light in question is the
> green light below the red water level light?  If so, mine stays on all
the
> time, even thought the entire propane system is turned off at the tank.
> Does this light serve any other function?

Yes, that is the correct light. It should be on if the fridge propane flame
is lit AND if the three way switch is on 12v battery. Mine does not come on
in 120v mode.

>
> There is a peephole in the lower left corner of the fridge interior.  Is
the
> fridge pilot light plainly visible through this hole when lit?  Should I
be
> able to see the flame through this hole in the daytime?

I've never seen mine.

>
> I'd be happy if I could get the fridge running on propane.  Any tips,
> pointers, or other help would be appreciated.

Try running it on 110v for about an hour to warm up the air intake and
exhaust tubes. Then switch to propane mode and see if it will light.
Also what altitude are you at?
When was the last time the fridge was taken out and the burn chamber and
air vent tubes cleaned?
Have you ever had the fridge lit on propane?

Bill 90 Westy Syncro
Lake Tahoe

>
> Chris Paquette
> '88 Westie, Rozinante
> Los Angeles