The heat necessary for the operation of an absorption cooling
unit is supplied by an electric heater mounted in a pocket of the
boiler system. The refrigerator is equipped with one electrical
To replace the heater, follow these steps:
Disconnect the wall plug, and the 12 volt wires.
Remove the protection cover.
Remove the power module cover.
Disconnect the heater leads.
With a pair of pliers, unfold the lug holding the lid of
the boiler casing and then, open the lid.
Remove some insulation wool so that the heater is
Turn and lift the heater out of its pocket.
Fit the new heater into the pocket.
Connect the leads and put back the power module
Put the insulation wool back and then, close the lid
Put back the protection cover.
The refrigerator is equipped with 2 fuses. One fuse for the
refrigerator control system (3A) and one for the AC cartridge
To replace the fuses, follow these steps:
Disconnect the wall plug and the 12 volt wires.
Remove the power module cover.
Snap the fuse out of the fuse holder.
Fit the new fuse in to the fuse holder.
Replace the power module cover.
Do not use an open fl ame to check for gas leaks!
Make sure the LP gas supply is turned on.
Check all connections in the LP gas system for gas
Apply a non-corrosive bubble solution to all LP gas
connections. The appearance of bubbles indicates a
leak and should be repaired
CHECKING THE CONTROL SYSTEM
Check the AMES control system by connecting/disconnecting
the 120 V AC power, starting/stopping the engine, etc.
CHECKING THE LP GAS PRESSURE
The LP gas pressure should be checked and readjusted if neces-
sary. The correct operating pressure is 11 inches of water col-
umn. Measure the LP gas pressure at the test port, just ahead
SOLENOID VALVE
INLET
FITTING
BURNER
MOUNTING SCREWS
BURNER
JET
SPARK ELECTRODE
BURNER
TUBE
PRE
SSURE TEST PORT
MANUAL SHUTOFF VALVE
Shown
in open position
Service must be done on a regular schedule to keep the refrigerator operating properly. Refer all servicing to
qualifi ed service personnel.
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