Smith's RV Centre

Problem

Possible Cause

Correction

Insufficient cooling

Restricted air circulation over
cooling unit
Refrigerator not level
Insufficient LP-gas
Feeler point of thermocouple
flame-failure device not heated
enough by flame
Clogged bypass screw, clogged
burner head, clogged burner-jet
orifice


Flue baffle not inserted into
central tube of cooling unit
Baffle too low in flue

Improper LP-gas pressure



Loose burner assembly
Improper thermostat setting
Failed cooling unit

Remove any restrictions

Adjust RV to level refrigerator
Refill LP-gas tanks
Adjust position of feeler point in
flame

Clean bypass screw with alcohol
and by blowing through with air;
if necessary, replace burner jet;
clean the head with a brush or
toothpick
Position baffle correctly. Consult
manufacturer's specs
Position baffle correctly. Consult
manufacturer's specs
Have pressure checked;
pressure must not fall below 11
inches water-column pressure
when thermostat is set on "max"
Refit burner assembly
Increase thermostat setting
Replace unit

Refrigerator too cold

Improper thermostat setting
Incorrectly located end of
thermostat capillary tube

Incorrect size of bypass screw
Dirt in thermostat valve

Lower thermostat setting
Reinsert end of capillary tube
in clamp on fresh-food
compartment
Replace bypass screw
Clean valve and valve seat in
thermostat