Gas Operation (Liquid Gas) - Dometic RMS 8400 Instrucciones De Uso

5.2.3 Gas operation (liquid gas)

The refrigerator must be operated using liquid
gas (propane, butane (no natural gas or
town gas). When using LPG gas, please
consider that the burner needs cleaning at
shorter intervals due to the gas combustion
method (semi-annual recommended).
In Europe, gas operation is permitted while
travelling only on the condition that the gas
system of the vehicle is equipped with a hose
rupture protection. The national regulations of
the respective country must be observed.
For physical reasons, ignition faults could
occur starting from an altitude above sea
level of approx. 1000 m /3280 ft. (No mal-
function!)
Prior to starting the refrigerator in gas mode:
Open the gas cylinder valve.
Appliances with battery igniter
A
Fig. 12
1. Turn the rotary selector switch A to
position .
2. Turn the temperature selector B clockwise
and push. Keep the controller button depres-
sed.
3. Then, press knob C of battery igniter down
and keep it depressed. The ignition process
Each refrigerator with manual ignition is equip-
ped with an automatic flame safety valve which
interrupts the gas supply after approx. 30
B
Fig. 13
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THE SIGN OF COMFORT
On the initial refrigerator start-up or after a
cylinder change, air may be trapped in the
gas line. To purge the air from the lines,
switch on the refrigerator and any other gas
appliances (e.g. stove) for a short time. The
gas ignites without delay.
WARNING
As a basic rule, gas operation is prohibited
in petrol stations!
Open the shut-off valve for gas supply to the
refrigerator.
C
Fig. 14
is activated automatically.
4. Once the flame ignites, the pointer of galva-
nometer D begins moving into the green
range. The refrigerator is operational. Keep
knob B depressed for approx. 15 seconds
and finally release it.
seconds when the flame has extinguished.
D
Fig. 15