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Old-Biscuit
Jun 16, 2016Explorer III
Well........
As you have found out, RV MFGs do NOT know how to properly install absorption fridges. OR they choose to ignore the Fridge MFGs installation requirements
Check out pgs 22 thru 26--------HERE
12V DC Computer fans with bearings are quiet and last longer
They can be wired to go ON/OFF vai thermostat attached to far right fin of condenser (top finned component).
OR a manual On/Off switch
Use an in-line fuse on POS wire.....DC available right at control module
Best location for fans is center line mid position of fridge (top of absorber tubing/coils
That way they PULL air up thru absorber tubes and PUSH air out across condenser fins
Baffles.......sheet metal See examples in manual linked.
Get the proper clearances, correct the draft flow and you will see improved cooling
As you have found out, RV MFGs do NOT know how to properly install absorption fridges. OR they choose to ignore the Fridge MFGs installation requirements
Check out pgs 22 thru 26--------HERE
12V DC Computer fans with bearings are quiet and last longer
They can be wired to go ON/OFF vai thermostat attached to far right fin of condenser (top finned component).
OR a manual On/Off switch
Use an in-line fuse on POS wire.....DC available right at control module
Best location for fans is center line mid position of fridge (top of absorber tubing/coils
That way they PULL air up thru absorber tubes and PUSH air out across condenser fins
Baffles.......sheet metal See examples in manual linked.
Get the proper clearances, correct the draft flow and you will see improved cooling
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