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Unsatisfactory refrigeration also results from improper operation by the user due
to misunderstanding or carelessness. Each refrigerator contains a pamphlet called
“INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE” which should be followed to assure the best refrigeration
results. The servicer, as well as the user, should become thoroughly acquainted with
the contents.
A study of the following instructions will help the servicer to better instruct the
user, and will also help him to answer questions which may be asked.

STARTING THE REFRIGERATOR

The gas and electric controls are located at the rear of the refrigerator and are
accessible through the service door in the wall of the vehicle. The gas shut-off
valve and the electric voltage-change switch are interlocked so that both methods
of operation cannot be inadvertently used at the same time.

GAS OPERATION (See Fig, 70 and

1. Ensure that the voltage change switch is at the “OFF” position.

2. Turn the gas valve so that the handle is in line with the valve body and
turn the gas thermostat dial to No. 4 setting.

3. Push in the blue button of the flame failure device for seconds t o
clear air from pipe line.

4. Still pressing in the button twist the knob of the flint lighter
sharply in a clockwise direction.

Continue pressing in the blue button for another seconds, then release
it and check that the burner is alight by looking at the flame through the
opening .

6. I f t h e b u r n e r h a s n o t l i t ,

the thermostat dial must first be turned to MAX and returned to its
normal setting only after the burner is alight.

ELECTRIC O PE R ATION (See Fig,

The RM24 refrigerator can be operated on 12 volts D.C. or volts provided
the voltage change switch (A) is set at the appropriate position.