How level is level enough?
I understand that propane refrigerators need to be level, even when not in use. I even sorta kinda understand why. But how level does it have to be? I have a level app on my phone which tells m...
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Per Dometic:
Leveling the refrigerator
Leveling is one of the requirements for proper operation with absorption refrigerators. to ensure proper leveling the vehicle needs to be leveled only so it is comfortable to live in (no noticeable sloping of floor or walls).
Any time the vehicle is parked for several hours with the refrigerator operating, the vehicle should be leveled to prevent this loss of cooling.
If the refrigerator is operated when it is not level and the vehicle is not moving, liquid ammonia will accumulate in sections of the evaporator tubing. This will slow the circulation of hydrogen and ammonia gas, or in severe cases, completely block it, resulting in a loss of cooling.
When the vehicle is moving, the leveling is not critical, as the rolling and pitching movement of the vehicle will pass to either side of level, keeping the liquid ammonia from accumulating in the evaporator tubing
Per Norcold:
Leveled Operation
The circulation of the refrigerant through the cooling unit is accomplished by gravity flow; therefore, the refrigerator must be operated leveled.
Off-level operation will effect the flow of the refrigerant through the cooling system.
The maximum off-level operation limits are:
* 3 degrees from side to side
* 6 degrees from front to back
Exceeding the maximum off-level limits can permanently damage the cooling unit.
The cooling unit or its performance are not affected when the vehicle is in motion
Notice 3 things.......
Level when stationary and fridge ON
Off level can cause damage
Operating while in motion......no problem
Leveling the refrigerator
Leveling is one of the requirements for proper operation with absorption refrigerators. to ensure proper leveling the vehicle needs to be leveled only so it is comfortable to live in (no noticeable sloping of floor or walls).
Any time the vehicle is parked for several hours with the refrigerator operating, the vehicle should be leveled to prevent this loss of cooling.
If the refrigerator is operated when it is not level and the vehicle is not moving, liquid ammonia will accumulate in sections of the evaporator tubing. This will slow the circulation of hydrogen and ammonia gas, or in severe cases, completely block it, resulting in a loss of cooling.
When the vehicle is moving, the leveling is not critical, as the rolling and pitching movement of the vehicle will pass to either side of level, keeping the liquid ammonia from accumulating in the evaporator tubing
Per Norcold:
Leveled Operation
The circulation of the refrigerant through the cooling unit is accomplished by gravity flow; therefore, the refrigerator must be operated leveled.
Off-level operation will effect the flow of the refrigerant through the cooling system.
The maximum off-level operation limits are:
* 3 degrees from side to side
* 6 degrees from front to back
Exceeding the maximum off-level limits can permanently damage the cooling unit.
The cooling unit or its performance are not affected when the vehicle is in motion
Notice 3 things.......
Level when stationary and fridge ON
Off level can cause damage
Operating while in motion......no problem
