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REFRIGERATOR OVERVIEW
ABSORPTION COOLING SYSTEM
In an absorption refrigerator system, ammonia is liqueed in
the nned condenser coil at the top rear of the refrigerator.
The liquid ammonia then ows into the evaporator (inside the
freezer section) and is exposed to a circulating ow of hydro-
gen gas, which causes the ammonia to evaporate, creating a
cold condition in the freezer.
When starting this refrigerator for the very
first time, the cooling cycle may require up to
four hours of running time before the cooling
unit is fully operational.
The tubing in the evaporator section is specically sloped to
provide a continuous movement of liquid ammonia, owing
downward by gravity through this section.
Sodium chromate is used for corrosion protection less than
2 weight % of the coolant.
LEVELING THE REFRIGERATOR
Leveling is one of the requirements for proper operation with
absorption refrigerators. To ensure proper leveling the vehicle
needs to be leveled so it is comfortable to live in (no noticeable
sloping of oor or walls).
Any time the vehicle is parked for several hours with the refrig-
erator operating, the vehicle should be leveled to prevent this
loss of cooling.
If the refrigerator is operated when it is not level and the vehi-
cle is not moving, liquid ammonia will accumulate in sections
of the evaporator tubing. This will slow the circulation of hy-
drogen and ammonia gas, or in severe cases, completely block
it, resulting in a loss of cooling.
When the vehicle is moving, the leveling is not critical, as the
rolling and pitching movement of the vehicle will pass to either
side of level, keeping the liquid ammonia from accumulating in
the evaporator tubing.
ON/OFF switch
Thermostat Gas/Electric
Safety push-button
Piezo igniter
Flame view port
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CONTROL PANEL
ON/OFF switch
Thermostat Gas/Electric
Safety push-button
Flame view port
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FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD. When refu-
eling or parked near gasoline pumps, shut off all
LP gas appliances. Failure to heed this warning
could cause a re or explosion resulting in death
or severe personal injury.
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