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FITTED EQUIPMENT
Winter operation
Maintenance checklist
If you use the refrigerator when the outdoor
temperature is below 8oC, install the Thetford
vent winter/storage cover (see fig A) on the
ventilation grills. The cover, which is available
from your dealer, protects your refrigerator
from excessively cold air. It is also advisable
to fit the cover if you are not going to use the
vehicle for a long period.
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Your refrigerator will give years of
trouble-free use if you run through this
check list regularly:
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Keep the refrigerator clean
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Check that the refrigerator is defrosting
itself regularly
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Check the door closing mechanism
regularly, as previously described.
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Make sure that the ventilation grills are
not blocked.
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Regularly clean the ventilation grills.
Vent screen
The vent has a screen to prevent bugs from
entering the combustion area of the
refrigerator. These vents need to be cleaned
regularly to ensure a good airflow. When the
refrigerator performs poorly due to high
external temperatures the vents can be
removed to improve the airflow and hence
cooling performance.
Fig A
Maintenance of gas equipment
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A qualified engineer must inspect and
maintain gas and electrical equipment.
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Important: Laws covering gas appliances
make it the user’s responsibility to
observe the following rules:
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Appliances that run on LPG must be
inspected every year.
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The gas burner must be cleaned at least
once a year.
Storage
If you do not expect to use your refrigerator
for a lengthy period, carry out the following
actions:
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Remove all food
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Switch off the refrigerator
Clean the refrigerator as described
earlier
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Gas hoses must be checked annually
and replaced regularly as required.
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These items will be checked as part of
your motorhome annual habitation check.
Refer to section 12 of the handbook.
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Shut off the gas tap to the refrigerator
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Leave the door ajar using the special
closure hook (storage position)
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Place the winter cover on the ventilation
grill
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